Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-10-17 00:00:00

B. Russell P.
Gazette of the United States AND DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 109 of Vol. VI.] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1794. [Whole No. 659.]
LANDING, from the Ship Adriana Kieran Fitzpatrick Master, from Amsterdam Holland Sail Duck, Ditto-Sheeting, Ticklenburgh, Osnaburgh, White and Brown Linen, Checks, Hair Ribbon, Great Coats, Anchors, Junk, Oakum, Window-Glass, Ginn, Cinn Cases, Steel, &c. &c. for sale by Thomas & John Ketland. October 14. d.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be sold by Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market Street. Price 4 Dols. 33 cents per doz. and 44 cents single. THE American Repository. This neat POCKET ALMANACK, is full of the kind that hath been executed in Philadelphia, or perhaps, in any of the United States; and contains, besides, A Compleat Calendar, or ALMANACK, for the Year 1795.
Lifts of the Officers of the American Government, Civil and Military. The terms of the Federal Circuit & District Courts. The Latitudes and Longitudes from the Meridian of Philadelphia, of all the Capital Cities in the Union. The dates of the periods when each of the States was first settled; Their respective Territories and numbers of People; The number of Inhabitants of each, in each square mile; and a brief State of their relative progress in Population; together with various other Articles of Information. Ornamented with an elegant Frontispiece, Title Page, and twelve VIGNETTES, alluding to scenes in Thompson's Seasons, engraved by the most ingenious Artists in the City. Speedily will be published, and sold at the same place, A PLAN OF THE City and Suburbs OF PHILADELPHIA. Taken from late and accurate survey.
This Map will be 26 inches square; and will be delivered as may best suit the purchaser, either in sheets plain or coloured, or canvassed and affixed to rollers; or to fit them for the pocket, they will be cut and folded in cases. Those who have been so obliging, as to receive Subscriptions for this Plan, are requested to forward the names to the Editor at No. 68, in Market-Street, as above directed; as he intends to close the list in a short time, and to send it to the Press, to be inserted in the front of the Pamphlet which will be delivered with the Plan. Oct. 14. 4w3taw.
To the Public. A SUBSCRIPTION is opened for Printing the Theological Writings OF Emanuel Swedenborg, At Francis Bailey's Book store, No. 116, Market Street, Philadelphia. WHEN a sufficient Subscription takes place, a meeting will be advertised to consider the most eligible mode for conducting the printing of such of the Works as shall be thought to be of the greatest utility in the first instance. The following Treatises may be now had at Mr. Bailey's:
The Doctrine of Life, or the Spiritual sense of the Ten Commandments. The Universal Theology of the New Church; which was foretold by the Lord in Daniel, chap. 7, v. 5, 13, 14, and in the Apocalypse, chap. 21, v. 1, 2, &c. A summary View of the Heavenly Doctrines of the New Jerusalem Church. As various opinions have been entertained respecting these invaluable writings and yet no person by rational argument has been able to refute them, but instead thereof, invidious calumnies and groundless reports have been industriously propagated to discredit the honourable and enlightened Author, as well as his Works, we doubt not the candid and sincere inquirers after Truths of the highest importance, will seriously examine those Works for themselves, in which it is to be hoped, that being in the pursuit and love of the Truth for the sake of its native excellence and use, they will regard them as they justly deserve, and in the end receive both profit and delight. Oct. 14. eTuzw
For BRISTOL, The SHIP WILMINGTON, J. MARINER, MASTER, Burthen about 260 Tons, has excellent accommodations for passengers, to sail the 2d November, and is intended to return very early in the Spring, to this Port. For freight or passage, apply to Capt. Mariner on board, at Stamer's wharf, or JOHN MAYO. Oct. 16. dtf.
For Hamburg, The SHIP PERSEVERANCE, James Williamson, Master. Now ready to receive a cargo on board. This vessel is completely found, built of olive oak and cedar, and has good accommodations for passengers, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or Thos. & John Ketland. Oct. 11. d.
Cadiz Salt, For Sale on board the Swedish Ship Gutavus Adolphus, Captain BLOOMSTER, Said Vessel, Burthen 300 Tons, For CHARTER, To any PORT within or without the Mediterranean, Apply to John Vaughan, Who has for Sale a few Tons CHIPPED LOGWOOD JUST ARRIVED, Also Superior CLARET in Hogheads and Casks. Sept. 4. d.
For Amsterdam, THE SHIP HOLLAND, Christopher Franklin, jun. Master. HAS excellent accommodations for passengers, will sail with all convenient speed, having the greatest part of her cargo ready to go on board. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, to PETER BLIGHT, Or PRAGERS & CO. Aug. 26. d.
For Newbern, N. Carolina, The Schooner Wellfleet, THOMAS ATWOOD, Master, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, second wharf below Walnut-Street, or JOHN WELSH. No. 81, South Water Street. Oct. 10. d8t.
For LONDON, The SHIP WILLIAM PENN, JAMES JOSIAH, Master. To sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to JOHN FIELD & SON, Or, JESSE & ROBT. WALN. Oct. 14. d.
For LONDON, The fast sailing copper-bottomed ship Adriana, K. FITZPATRICK, Master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Hazlehurst's wharf, or Thomas & John Ketland. October 14. d.
For New-York. The Sloop DOLPHIN, Captain McCLEVE, TO sail on Sunday next. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at Chestnut street wharf, or JOHN WELSH. No. 81, South Water Street. Oct. 16. d3t
LANDING From on board the Birmingham Packet, Lockyer, and the Henry and Charles, from Hamburg. HEMP, Peterborough's first quality BAR IRON, Suedes, assorted TIN, in plates, do. do. GENEVA in bds. BAGGING, German assorted GLASS TUMBLERS, and Black Quart Bottles, DEMIJOHNS, Window Glass, Feathers of superior quality, MATTS, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Ketland. Aug. 26. d.
City of Washington. SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. 1 A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 cash 30,000 are 50,000 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 5,000 10,000 2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 ditto 1,000 10,000 20 ditto 500 10,000 100 ditto 100 10,000 200 ditto 50 10,000 400 ditto 25 10,000 1,000 ditto 10 20,000 25,000 ditto 150,000 16,739 Prizes 33,261 Blanks 50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000 This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings, it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington. The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold, or at all events on Monday, the 22nd of December next. 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 forfeit 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 drawing will be under the management of 24 gentlemen approved by the commissioners for the City of Washington, for the time being, and acting on oath. S. BLODGET. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia: of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. Aug. 30. codtf
The French Language TAUGHT BY J. M. BART, North Second Street, No. 158, WHO begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he intends to instruct in that Tongue, a number of Scholars on reasonable terms. Those who will be pleased to employ him, shall be exactly attended to at their own Apartments. Sept. 17. *cod2w
THIRTY Journeymen Shoemakers. CONSTANT employment, and generous wages will be given to that number, apply to George Kemble, No. 36, South Third-Street Philadelphia. N. B. A number of apprentices wanted—apply as above. Sept. 26. copft
For New-York. The Sloop DOLPHIN, Captain McCLEVE, TO sail on Sunday next. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at Chestnut street wharf, or JOHN WELSH. No. 81, South Water Street. Oct. 16. d3t
Sugar & Coffee. A Quantity of SUGAR and COFFEE, Same LIMES and ORANGES, Will be landed this day, at Messrs. Waln's wharf, from Jamaica, AND FOR SALE BY John Craig, Who has also for sale, Havannah SUGAR, in barrels. HONEY and SWEETMEATS in Jars SEGARS in boxes PORT WINE, In Hds. & Qr. Casks Sept. 29. d.
A FEW PIPES Of Best Quality Holland Gin, Will be landed THIS DAY, from on board the sloop Mary, A few very heavy hogsheads of Port-au-Prince Sugars, BRANDY, in pipes, And very good Guadalupe Molasses, FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. ALSO, A FEW HOGSHEADS OF Prime Antigua Rum, 3d. & 4d. proof fine flavour. Sept. 29. d.
WOOLLENS. A variety of low priced well assorted WOOLLENS, in small Bales, for Sale by Rundle & Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-Street Wharf. ALSO, BEST Lisbon and Liverpool Salt, German Steel, Hosiery, &c. Oct. 6. 3taw2w.
NOTICE AT THE New Castle Pier Lottery Examining and Registering Office, At Mr. SAMUEL CRAWFORD'S No. 75, north Front Street, 2 doors from Arch Street. Tickets are examined and Registered by correct numerical and Register Books, at the following moderate charges, viz. For examining a SINGLE TICKET 1-16th of a Dollar. For registering a SINGLE TICKET (1-4th) of a Dollar. And notice will be sent by letter (if fortunate or unfortunate) to any part of the Continent. ALSO TICKETS In the City of Washington Lottery, No. 2, (Which will commence drawing very soon) Registered, and the earliest account sent of their success. N. B. The Earliest Intelligence of each Day's drawing will be received at this Office. And the slips thereof will be signed by the Managers to be correct; therefore to be depended on. Sept. 24. d.
TWO or THREE Single Gentlemen May be accommodated with Boarding and Lodging, In a private family, and a central part of the City. Enquire at this Office. Oct. 14. cod6t
Distant Subscribers For this Gazette, are hereby respectfully requested to pay up their Subscriptions to the first of January next. The Editor will be under the necessity of considering those who do not then renew their Subscription by paying Six Months' in Advance, as declining to take the Paper any longer. As there is a considerable Sum due from remote Subscribers for the late half Weekly Paper published by the Editor, he most earnestly requests those who may be delinquent, to take the earliest opportunity in remitting him the balance they may respectively be indebted—the sums are individually trifling—the want of the Aggregate is severely felt. The Medical lectures In the University of Pennsylvania, will commence the first Monday in November next. Sept. 5. eod7Q
John Welsh, No. 81, South Water Street, Has now landed from the Schooner Wellfleet, Captain Atwood, A QUANTITY OF New-England Boards, Ditto Spars, and 14 cords Hemlock Bark. He has also for Sale, 60 hhds. Molasses, French Brandy in butts of an excellent quality Coarse Salt, about 9000 bushels Spanish Candles in boxes 22 Bales of Flax Hylon and Souchong Tea in chests Mace, Nutmegs, and Cloves in kegs Russia and Salem Duck Beef and Pork in bds and half bds Salmon, Mackerel and Dried Fish Butter in kegs Shoes of various descriptions, a quantity Spanish Segars, a quantity. October 10. d5t.
Thomas M'Euen, Stock and Land Broker, No. 78, CHESTNUT-STREET, INFORMS his Friends that during his absence from Philadelphia (on the Western Expedition) his Business will be carried on at his Office as usual, by Mr. Thomas Hale where Orders in his line will be thankfully received, and every Attention paid to them. Oct. 10. d.
Choice St. Croix Sugar, JUST IMPORTED, And for Sale, By JAMES YARD. Also a quantity of RUSSIA Mats. June 24th. d.
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania have appointed the EXAMINATION of the Senior Class to be held on Monday the 20th of October instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; & that degrees be conferred on such as shall be approved of, on Thursday, the 23rd of the same month. By the Faculty, William Rogers, Secretary. Oct. 11. dtzoth
To be sold by Auction, On Tuesday the 11th day of November next, at noon, at the house of Archer Gifford, in Newark, New Jersey, if not previously disposed of by private contract. THE FOLLOWING Tracts of Land, Belonging to the American Iron Company, situate at Ringwood, Long Pond, and Charlottenburg, in the Counties of Bergen and Morris in the said State of New Jersey, viz. 12 tracts of land, containing about 6533 acres, situate at Ringwood, on part of which the Ringwood Mansion House and Store are erected. 4 tracts of Land, containing about 6156 acres, situate on Long Pond River. 7 tracts of Land, containing about 6165 Acres, situate at Charlottenburg. These Estates are well worthy of the attention of any Gentleman or Company inclined to engage extensively in Iron Works: There are several considerable Improvements on these Lands; about 250 Acres of excellent Meadow, are already cleared, and much more might be added at a trifling Expense. On the Premises there are several very convenient Seats for Furnaces, Forges, Mills, &c. There are also some very valuable Iron Mines. Most of the unimproved Parts of these Lands are covered with fine healthy Timber. These Estates will be shown by Captain Joseph Board, of Ringwood, and the Terms of Sale made known by applying to him, or to Edward Edwards, In Philadelphia, at the corner of Sixth and Race Streets. Sept. 11. 2awtf.
At a meeting of the citizens appointed to procure subscriptions for the relief of the families of persons who have marched against the Western Insurgents. JOHN BARCLAY, Esq. was appointed Treasurer to the fund, and to whom the monies collected will be paid. The following persons were appointed to distribute to the necessitous families of their respective WARDS, viz. For New-Market Ward Daniel Smith, Dock Ward Levi Hollingsworth Walnut Ward James Cox, South Ward Nalbro' Frazier, Lower Delaware Andrew Bayard, Chestnut Ward, John Stille, Middle Ward, Israel Whelen, North Ward James All, High Street Ward Mahlon Hutchinson Upper Delaware Wm. Montgomery South Mulberry Andrew Guyer, North Mulberry Godfrey Haga. Published by order of the Meeting, ROBERT RALSTON, Sec'y. Philad. Sept. 25

PROPOSALS
BY THE PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA.
WHEREAS by an act of the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania incorporating the Insurance Company of North America, the President and Directors are authorized to extend their Assurance to Goods, Wares and Merchandise, or other personal property in Dwelling Houses, Warehouses or Stores, or to Buildings against the risk arising from Fire, and having ascertained that it is a general desire that Property of this description should be assured from so fatal a risk, the President and Directors of the Insurance Company of North America are induced to offer the following
T A B L E
Of Rates and Terms.
Tables of Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurance against Fire.
No. 1. Upon common insurances, or hazards on the first class, within the city of Philadelphia and Northern and Southern Liberties.
Brick or Stone houses, or Stores. Furniture or Merchandise not hereafter specified as extra hazardous, contained in Brick or Stone Houses For sums not exceeding 8000 dollars at and after the rate of 30 cents for every hundred dollars.
For sums not exceeding 16000 Dollars at and after the rate of 45 cents for every hundred dollars.
For sums not exceeding 25000 dollars at and after the rate of 60 cents for every hundred dollars.
N. B. As the neighborhood of framed buildings, or other circumstances, may render a risk ineligible which is within the letter of these proposals, the company reserve a right to reject such an assurance at pleasure.
No. II.—Upon hazards of the second class.
Houses or Stores of which the walls are not wholly of Brick or Stone.
Furniture, of Merchandise, including extra hazardous Goods, as Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Wax, Hemp, Oil, Tallow, Spirituous Liquors contained in houses or stores of which the walls are not wholly brick or stone.
These last recited extra hazardous articles in any building whatsoever.
Ships whilst building; the premises and property therein contained of Carpenters Joiners, Coopers, Tavern-keepers or Inholders, Stable-keepers, Bakers, Ship Chandlers and Boat Builders, Malt-Districts, Brewers, Tallow-Chandlers, Sugar Bakers, Apothecaries, Chemists, Distillers, Printers, Oil and Colourmen, China, Glass and Earthenware Sellers.
Mills and Machinery: Porcelain, Glass and Pottery Wares in Trade.
For sums not exceeding 8000 dollars at and after the rate of 75 cents for every hundred dollars.
For sums not exceeding 16000 dollars at and after the rate of 150 cents for every hundred dollars.
C O N D I T I O N S.
1st. A written application must be left at the Company's Office stating the sum desired to be insured, by whom, and a description of the kind of property, whether Buildings or Goods; what kind of goods, and how much upon each building, or the goods in each, where there are one or more houses or stores. When Household Goods are intended to be insured the application should specify as follows,
Dollars
On Household Furniture and Linen
On Wearing Apparel
On China and Glass
On Printed Books
On Liquors
and. The Premium must be paid when the order is given and accepted, the Insurance to commence the instant it is paid, and continue in force so long as the payment shall be annually made at the office before 5 o'clock P. M. on the day when each revolution of the term is complete; or if that day shall happen on a Sunday or 4th July, or any other Holiday, kept at the Office, then on the day preceding.
2d. If any other insurance be existing on the same property notice thereof must be given with the order, otherwise the Policy will be void.
4th. Goods held in Trust or on Commission, must be declared to be so held, otherwise the Policy will not cover such Property.
5th. This Company will not be accountable for any loss or damage caused by any Foreign Invasion, or by any Military or Usurping Force, or by reason of any civil Commotion.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds, Securities, Title Deeds, Ready Money, and Bank and other Promissory Notes are not included under any insurance. Paintings, Medals, Jewels, Gems, Antique Curiosities and Mirrors, above 10l. each, may be insured by special Agreement.
7th. No Insurance will be made for a less term than One Year.
8th. Persons choosing to insure for Seven years shall be allowed One year's Premium by way of discount; also one-third of a year's Premium upon a triennial Insurance.
9th. When any loss by Fire is sustained on property insured at this Office, the sufferer shall in thirty days furnish the best documents he is able of the value of the Goods damaged or destroyed; this ascertained, the loss within the sum insured, shall be paid without deduction in thirty days after proof thereof.
N. B. It is expected a little experience may authorize the Company to extend Assurance from Fire to other Cities; at present they confine this branch of their business to Philadelphia and its Vicinity, in Pennsylvania.
By Order,
EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y
There is a report in circulation that a vessel arrived at New-York yesterday in a very short passage from Europe and brings an account that the French have taken Rotterdam.
Old American Company.
THE ATRE—CEDAR STREET.
HALLAM & HODGKINSON respectfully inform the Public, there will be no performance this Evening, at the Old Theatre, in consequence of Mrs. Pownall having met with a severe accident, and a heartiness of Mr. Hodgkinson.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
October 18. Will be presented, Will be presented, a New Serious Opera, called
TAMMANY;
OR, America Discovered.
To which will be added, (reduced into two acts) The COMEDY of a
Bold Stroke for a Husband.
The doors will be opened at half after five, and the curtain drawn up precisely at half after six o'clock.
BOX, one Dollar—PITT, three quarters—GALLERY, half a dollar.
Messrs. HALLAM & HODGKINSON respectfully acquaint the Citizens in general, that every expense has been cheerfully sustained, that might tend to make the Old American Company, worthy a share of their patronage, during the short stay the nature of their engagements will permit them to make here.
Places in the Boxes may be had at the Box Office, from ten to one every day (Sundays excepted) and on days of performance from three to five P. M. where also tickets may be had, and at Mr. Bradford's book-store, No. 8, South Front Street, and at Mr. Carr's music-store.
On Thursday,
The 23d Instant, At the Dwelling House of Patrick Hogan, No. 183, South Second Street,
Will be Sold by Public Vendue, ALL HIS
Household and Kitchen
Furniture,
CONSISTING OF
Feather-Beds, Bedsteads,
blankets, sheets, &c. chairs, card-tables, looking-glasses, an eight day clock, and irons, shovels, and tongs, window and bed curtains, several sets open stoves, a mahogany desk.
Japan'd bread baskets and waiters, pewter and Queens plates and dishes.
A variety of
KITCHEN FURNITURE;
ALSO,
Silver, table and tea-spoons,
Soup Ladle, Silver Can and Cream Pot, S.ils, Tea Tongs, China Cups and Saucers, Dishes and Plates.
Footman & Co. Auctioners.
October 17. dtz3
Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE.
NATIONAL CONVENTION,
13th Thermidor, July 31.
On the motion of Andre Dumont, Hermann and Lhane, two public officers, were ordered to be arrested; as accomplices with Robespierre.
On the motion of Tallien & Dumont, Macadret, one of the teachers at the school of Mars, was ordered to be arrested; and the committee of general safety was ordered to make a general examination of the persons employed in that institution.
Barras, representative of the people, Commandant General of the armed force of Paris, to the National Convention.
"The more important the powers intrusted to me by the Convention, the more eager I am to resign them, since the danger which occasioned my nomination is totally dispelled. I have traversed Paris, have visited all the principal posts, and I find the duty done with an exactness truly Republican, I assure the Convention that all is calm;—that Paris is in perfect tranquillity. The people saw the deepness of the abysses under French liberty; the people applauded the punishment of the hypocritical conspirators who had usurped their confidence. For to the people the republic is every thing; individuals are nothing; and the Convention is their watch word."
"Accept, then, Citizen Colleagues, my resignation of the office of Commandant General of the armed force of Paris. I shall forever retain a profound sense of gratitude for the confidence
which the National Convention reposed in the hour of peril; and I shall never forget the energy and the zeal with which the brave National Guard seconded my efforts. I propose that you decree, that the National Guards of Paris have deserved well of their country."
"Health and Fraternity."
(Signed) "BARRAS."
Referred to the committee of public safety.
Goupilleau of Fontenay proposed that the chiefs of legions, who are in future to command the armed force of Paris in rotation, should be attended, with the same powers as the commissioners with the armies.
This was referred to the committee of public safety, and the sitting was suspended.
Peyssard wrote to refute an assertion that there was a magazine of arms, unused and badly guarded at the military school—none are there but such as are necessary for the instruction of youth. [Disaster seems to have quickened suspicion beyond bounds.]
The commune of Blois, and the department of Loire and Chere address their felicitations upon the late occurrences.
JACOBIN CLUB, July 31.
Collot d'Herbois, President.
Every day furnishes fresh proofs of the acts of despotism exercised by the fallen tyrants. Couthon had in his neighborhood some lodgers he did not like, and sent an order with his own hand to quit in twenty four hours, under pain of incurring his displeasure. Four or five fathers of families, among whom was a poor fruiterer, were obliged to obey this mandate, and thus make room for three or four ladies of His Holiness's acquaintance. The Convention annulled this order, and referred the petition of the injured parties to the Committee of Domains, to frame a report upon it.
Amongst the victims to the momentary power of the rebellious Commune, the Convention has discovered the good citizen Mathis, Commandant of the 3d legion. As soon as this patriot was informed of the decree of the Convention, he hastened to traverse the places occupied by his legion, from les Invalides to Pont au Change. In the last place he met with a number of persons who did not belong to his legion, but who declared their respect for the National Representation, and, in proof of their sincerity, they told him that in the Mayor's court were some people they did not know, and of whose fidelity they were suspicious. Mathis in the instant flew and addressed himself to the traitors, who answered him with twenty cuts of their sabres, and threw him into a dungeon, where he lay weltering in his blood till five in the morning, when he was relieved by the patrole of Gens d'Armes, who sent him home to have his wounds dressed.
The Convention ordered honorable mention to be made of the gallant conduct of citizen Mathis, and charged the Committee of General Safety to bring in a report upon what was expedient to be done in his favor.
LONDON, August 22.
Officer shot, at Danbury Camp, Essex.
On Saturday morning last, the whole line being drawn out in honor of the Duke of York's birth-day, on the scene being fired the Adjutant of the Leicester militia fell suddenly from his horse in front of his regiment: some officers running to his assistance, found to their astonishment that he was wounded; on being carried to his tent, the surgeon discovered that he had received a ball a little below the left breast, which no instrument could reach nor has it since been extracted, so that his life is despaired of.
The whole regiment were immediately ordered to ground their arms, when every firelock and cartouch-box was examined, but nothing was found that could lead to a discovery of the desperate offender. The soldier suspected of this deliberate villainy is the brother of a private, who with four other men, received 100 lashes the preceding day, for leaving their work as Taylors to the regiment.
No evidence had on Thursday morning been collected, by which the offender is likely to be discovered.
CHINESE PROCLAMATION.
Made by the present Emperor, in the year 1780, when he was 70 years of age
"I WILL, that one child or relation of every man aged 70, be exempted from road-work and military service, in order that an old man may always have somebody to wait upon him. I give to every man aged eighty, one piece of silk, [Silofeile] a pound of cotton, ten bushels of rice, and ten pounds of
meat. The old men from eighty to one hundred, must receive the double of this; but those of one hundred I must be acquainted with myself, and scatter upon them with my own hands, the blessings I intend them."
In another proclamation the Emperor promises to perform the great stated sacrifice himself, but apologizes for not being able, on account of his age, to move the tablet which represents the Spirit of Heaven and Earth, from the place where it is usually kept, to the place of sacrifice, and carry it back again. He concludes this proclamation by declaring, that on account of his encreasing age and infirmities he will abdicate the crown when he shall have attained the age of eighty-five. This age he attains next year; and, admitting that Lord Macartney had made an advantageous commercial treaty with the present Emperor, it does not seem absolutely certain that his successor would have adhered to it. But as stability does not seem a favorite word with our present sapient ministers, they perhaps contrived thus to time it, that they might have the pleasure of beginning the whole business de novo next year. They could hardly be ignorant of this determination of the Emperor, for it is recorded in a well known, and authentic volume entitled, "Memoirs concerning l'Histoire les Science, les Arts, les Moeurs, les Usages, &c. des Chinois; par les Missionaires de Pekin. Tom 9 quarto."
The materials of which this volume is composed, were collected from the French Missionaries, in Pekin, and from papers transmitted by two Chinese, who came to France at the age of nineteen, to inform themselves of the manners and customs of Europe. In 1763, when the Jesuits were banished from France, these two Eastern travellers took refuge in the Convent St. Lazarus, and soon after received a pension from the French King, to enable them to continue their studies. They were afterwards put under the care of Messrs. Brisson and Cadet, to learn chemistry, in which science they made a great proficiency. They were taught drawing and engraving, and sketched some Chinese landscapes in aquafortis. They were sent to Lyons to inspect the silk manufactures; at St. Etienne, they took a cursory view of the manner of making fire arms, and were taught the various ways of preparing steel. Being returned to Paris, they took some lessons in printing, exercising themselves on a little portable press, of which the French King had made them a present.
In 1765, they departed, having received several queries from the Literati of France, particularly many from Mr. Turgot, which they promised to return answers to, and for near twenty years they annually transmitted memoirs to Paris.
One of the papers which they sent, contains a very curious order of the College of Religion, settling how the ceremonies, not performed by the Emperor himself, shall be conducted in any future period, and concludes with a description of the Emperor's reading the Yupée, or piece of latin, on which are written, all the good and bad actions he has committed in the course of the year. This he does with a low voice, or only with the eyes, doing an act of reverence whenever he acknowledges himself to have been wrong, and praying God to enable him to do better.
UNITED STATES.
PITTSBURGH, October 11.
A Correspondent observes, that he is happy in having it in his power, from personal knowledge, to announce to his fellow-citizens, that all the inhabitants of Canonsburgh and its vicinity have signed their names to the terms proposed by the Commissioners from the government, requiring peaceable conduct and obedience to the laws.
The drubbing General Wayne has given the western Indians, has entirely changed the tune of the Cornplanter—He now wishes peace as much as he lately did war. Citizens of the District of Washington and Alleghany
Previous to the late convulsion, it was proposed to me to give my name as a candidate for the Congress of the United States. I accepted the compliment. It is now circulated that I have declined it.—No—Considering the delicacy of the times, I might wish I had not thought of it; but as it is, it would imply a fear of submitting my conduct to investigation, to withdraw my name from the public. I have therefore not done it. I may at present have less popularity than I had, but the time will come when I shall be considered as having deserved well of the country, in all the delicate conjunctures in which we have been situated.
H. H. BRACKENRIDGE. October 8, 1794.
PHILADELPHIA,
OCTOBER 16.
Extract of a letter from Dr. George Buchanan, of Baltimore, to a Physician in Philadelphia, dated October 11th, 1794.
"From the frequent rains that fell in the early part of Summer, all the flats in and about Baltimore were kept wet, and a great quantity of stagnant water was retained in the ponds and hollows into which all the small dead animals were occasionally thrown, which occasioned a constant putrefactive fermentation, and as the season advanced, the weather became dry and hot, so that in every part of the town there were more or less of Miasmatic Effluvia exhaled, which produced fluxes, intermittents and remittents, in a greater number than has been known for several years past."
But about the last week in July and the first week in August, 3 or 4 cases of a more malignant tendency occurred, all which in a few days proved fatal, and were finally pronounced to be the contagious Yellow Fever of the West-Indies, or the same that prevailed last year in Philadelphia.—This report excited considerable alarm amongst our Citizens, in consequence of which a Town-Meeting was called, and a Committee of Health appointed.
Several other cases occurred soon after, on Boley's Wharf and on Fell's Point, where about the 1st of September the disease became truly alarming, and continued to rage with much violence until the last week of the present month, when a change in the weather from excessive heat to frost has produced a considerable abatement, so that at this time (a few rare instances excepted) Intermittents and Remittents alone prevail."
"This contagious Yellow Fever, or which I more properly denominate, an inflammatory bilious Fever made its attack differently, but in general, a high Fever succeeded a chill, accompanied with a very severe pain in the head, back and joints, with pain and inflammation in the eyes; dry skin, a vomiting of bile, and a considerable pain, sense of swelling and fullness in the right hypochondrium and region of the stomach. In some the pain in the head brought on a delirium, and in many, as the disease advanced there was a black vomiting and purging; the pupils in some were dilated and generally accompanied with a low pulse. Neither the yellowness of the eyes or skin was general, many who died wanted this symptom, many who recovered had black stools."
The remedies most successful were moderate bleedings, purges and sweating.—Two bleedings were generally sufficient. Those who bled often lost the most Patients. By frequent purges of Calomel and Jalap, not exceeding 6 or 8 grains of the one and 10 or 15 of the other every symptom of the disease was mitigated; but unless the perspiration was kept up during the fever by the effervescent mixture or some sudorific powder, the other remedies seemed all to fail in their effects. I found Blisters upon the temples to supersede the necessity of more bleeding, and Blisters applied upon the liver had their advantages.—The drink, I recommended was warm Lemonade, Bailey water and now and then in order to assist in keeping up the perspiration, warm Sage tea & Vinegar. I remarked, that during the prevalence of this disease many persons complained of a pain and fullness about the stomach and right hypochondrium, who were relieved by a smart dose of Calomel and Jalap.
At the two places already mentioned, viz. Boley's Wharf, (which is an extensive new-made flat of ground, extending several hundred yards into the Basin, on which there are a great number of dwelling houses and stores) and Fell's Point, did the disease rage with any violence or appear to emit its fatal shafts.—Almost all the Clerks and many of the Merchants of that district, together with many of the other inhabitants who had business there, have been attacked, with the Inflammatory bilious fever, which in too many instances proved fatal.
I believe there is no fact better established in medicine than that Intermittents originate from marsh effluvia, and are not contagious, and that all contagious diseases have for their remote cause a specific matter capable of producing them without which they can not exist, and of which principle no human power can divest them. If therefore the disease which lately made its appearance in Philadelphia, was the same as that which occurred there last

Summer, and is not now contagious it could not have been so then.
"P. S. Of 350 persons who have died at the Point, there were but about 20 women, 5 black. The greatest number strangers. Not more than 50 have died in Baltimore town. The small pox has also proved singularly infectious at the Point, notwithstanding the prevalence of the Fever."
MARVELLOUS.
A few days ago, a Gentleman was amusing himself in shooting squirrels, about 5 miles from Salem, in Jersey state—after having discharged his gun at one of those animals, he was suddenly attacked by a furious black bear, which rushed from a thicket about ten yards from him, growling most hideously.
The Gentleman immediately sought his safety, by the nimbleness of his heels, having in his fright dropt his piece—the bear following him in a kind of a running dance, sometimes on his hind feet. The sportsman almost petrified with fear, his course being stopped by a swamp, was obliged to retrograde—which gave him an opportunity of observing that the bear carried the gun he had in the first moment of fear left behind him—and, menacing him in an attitude which created suspicion it recalled the remnant of his reasoning faculties, and seizing a huge branch of a tree, he returned upon his antagonist. At the first blow he brought the monster to the ground, which, after heaving a heavy groan, seemed to struggle as in the agonies of death.
Having soon after met with some countrymen, and relating the story they returned to the spot. On examining him, they found concealed in the most artful manner under a bruin's skin, a Human Being; weltering in his blood from the contusion he received on his head.—They raised him up, and with the assistance of a cordial, they brought him to himself.
It appears he is an unhappy maniac, who makes his periodical visits in this City and neighborhood, and that this was his first exploit in his new character.
We vouch for the authenticity of the above, says the writer, with that of some other stories, on the same authority, report.
See the account of a great scaly monster in the back country, whose breath destroys the human race—The bear that climbed up a tree after a man and eat his feet off—Or, the wonderful story of a lad who was attacked by six barn owls!!
Extract of a letter from Shippenburgh, dated October 14.
"We marched from Carlisle on Friday, and arrived here yesterday at noon. We are in the advance, which consists of the three Philadelphia troops, Macpherson's and Taylor's corps, with two field pieces, followed by about 600 Jersey troops, and Col. Gurney's battalion.—We shall march immediately for Bedford, and from thence to Fort Pitt. Mr. Findley came to Carlisle with the olive branch, but the President told him that the army would be marched to the Western Country, to protect the innocent, and punish the guilty—So we are informed."
Passengers in the William Penn from London.
 Mr. Richards and family,  Mr. Palmer,  Mr. Rollings,  Mr. Birch and family,  Mr. Turnbull,  Mrs. Randall,  Mr. Densly and family,  Mr. Loyal,  Mr. Hubbard,  Mr. Williams,  Mr. Fleming.  All in good health.
Passengers in the Ship Caroline from London.
 Mr. Rowley,  Mr. and Mrs. Lathy,  Mr. Nabon,  Mr. Kreuger,  Mr. Lee,  Mrs. Third,  Miss Third,  Miss Temple. 
GENERAL ELECTION.
Statement of the Return.
The counties of Chester and Delaware elect a representative to Congress, the following is the result of the election, except the votes of those Citizens in the army whose number cannot alter the election.
  Rich. Thomas in Chester Co. 771   Delaware do. 451   1222   Thomas Ross in Chester Co. 445   Delaware do. 126   571   Majority 651 
The counties of Chester, Montgomery and Bucks compose a district and elect 4 State Senators, the following is the return from Chester county.
  Dennis Whelen 1191   Lindlay Coates 1114   David Moore (of Chester) 829   Thomas Jenks 785   Amos Gregg 294   Andrew Porter   Zebulon Potts 242   and a number of scattering votes. 
Assembly for Chester county.
  Thomas Bull 1191   Roger Kirk 1060   Joseph Pierce 822   Samuel Sharp 582   Nathaniel Grubb 563   John Ross 537   Robert Frazier 400 
Chester county chooses five representatives, two of the above five highest may be altered by the election of the citizens out in the militia who are about 400.
By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, Oct. 13.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Minerva, Capt. Scott, in 42 days from London. Papers to the 23d August, are received by this arrival.
LONDON, August 23.
The following Extract of a letter from Flushing, dated the 6th instant, we give on the authority of a Morning Paper:
"Particular information is received here, that the Emperor is in treaty with the French; that he has offered to resign his pretensions to the Austrian Low Countries, and even to Luxembourg, on condition that the French would assist him to re-conquer Silesia; that he will resign his pretensions to Liege. The French are desirous that the city of Maastricht should be comprised in the country of Liege, and this is the reason why Cobourg has taken up his position in that quarter."
"The French have taken Phillippine, and we can see from this the smoke ascending from Sluys. The Deputies from Amsterdam have declared in the States of Holland, as they were no longer in a state to defend themselves, that it was time for the Stadtholder to depart, as the only means of saving Holland."
Dispatches from the Hague were received on Thursday night at the Dutch Ambassador's. These, it is said are not of the most consoling nature. The Dutch seem panic-struck with the approach of the French, that they are unable to make any vigorous preparations themselves. They therefore talk of evacuating Breda and Maastricht, as being untenable for a sufficient number of troops.
The Paris newspapers, including the Moniteurs, up to the 10th instant, have the following particulars:
"An account of a brilliant victory, gained by the French army of the Western Pyrenees."
"Flight of 15,000 slaves, before 6,000 Republicans, to whom they abandoned 2000 prisoners of war."
"Seizure of immense magazines from the Spaniards, containing 11,100 muskets, 200 pieces of ordnance, tents for 2500 men, &c."
"Particulars of the capture of the important fortress of Fontarabia, with 50 cannon mounted on the ramparts, several magazines, 35 shallops, &c."
"New list of prizes, four of which, valued at from four to five millions, are arrived at Brest," &c. &c.
Santerre, who had been persecuted by Robespierre, is now a constant attendant at the Jacobin Club.
M. Laharpe, a man of letters, imprisoned during the Dictatorship of Robespierre, was set at liberty immediately after his overthrow.
The Abbe Syeyes, although he does not openly come forward at this moment in the Convention, nevertheless directs the proceedings of Tallien. From the good sense and moderation of the Abbe much is expected.
Such of the Piedmontese as fall into the hands of the French are exchanged for sheep.
Since the fall of Robespierre, we have no accounts of executions in Paris, except those of Members of the Commune and Officers of Police, who abetted him in resisting the decree of Accusation. The long lists of convictions by the Revolutionary Tribunal, that have appeared in several papers, were some days prior to the execution of Robespierre. The Committees of Public and General Safety have new-modelled that inhuman tribunal, on a plan that
brings it much nearer to a regular Court of Justice. The Convention seems anxious to stop the violent proceedings in the several Departments, and to liberate all the prisoners, against whom there are not such strong presumptions of criminality as to justify bringing them to trial. How long they will persevere in this rational course, we pretend not to say.
Mr. Pitt, Lord Mornington, Mr. Jenkinson, &c. used to say, in the course of last Session, that the Government of France, of which Robespierre was at the head, was the most sanguinary and tyrannical that ever existed, and that, if it was overthrown, the people would rise en masse in favor of Royalty. That government then is dissolved—but have the predictions of these great statesmen been fulfilled?
A gentleman who has made a very accurate calculation of the number of Frenchmen killed by the Treasury prints since the opening of the campaign of 1792, finds that it amounts exactly to 4,776,000 men, exclusive of the odd hundreds of which the above papers have always disdained to take any account. This gives us a very pleasing prospect of peace, as the bellum ad internecionem, must consequently be drawing towards a conclusion.
On the 18th Thermidor, (Aug. 5th) 20 waggons, filled with the treasure of Belgium, arrived at Paris.
VERBAL ACCOUNT.
By a passenger in the Minerva, we learn, that the armies of our Friends and Allies in France, were extending their conquests in every quarter of the German and Spanish dominions—that Bilbao was in their possession—That the merchants in London possessing property in Amsterdam, could not get it insured for 12 per cent.—Premiums of 15 guineas and a silver watch were offered to such as would enlist and fight to protect the heads of European Kings—That there were continual mobs, who had destroyed 30 houses where they had kidnapped men for the army—That the French had behaved very honorably to the Captains, of the American vessels, and had paid them fully for freight and demurrage of their ships; a polite example worthy the imitation of the "amicably disposed Ministry of Britain," who make ample and fair promises to the American Ambassador, to award those claims which are reasonable. If they have their reason, Americans may then expect to have justice done them.
The Prince of Hesse Phillippthal has written to his father from Lille, that he has fallen into the hands of the enemy, in the engagement of the 6th ult. but that he had received no wound.
He had the misfortune to be surrounded by the enemy, in the moment his horse stumbled under him; but that he had no reason to complain of the treatment he receives. Ind. Chron.
COWES, Aug. 17.
A large American ship came in here and anchored yesterday morning: she sailed from Brest on Tuesday last.—The news of Robespierre's execution was received at Brest with great joy: but the desire of having the Republic established on a firm basis is universal. They would make peace with the English people, they say, but never with Pitt. They have 25 sail of men of war riding in the outer harbor of Brest; they are ready for sea but badly manned, nor do they intend to risk another general sea fight; they that's the last a very rash business. They are fully acquainted with their loss and talk of it every where.
THE POLES.
We understand by Capt. Parsons, from Peterburgh, have defeated the Russian gun-boats, in the Vistula.
From Guadaloupe,
We have various accounts—some mention the arrival of a British reinforcement there, and that Point Petre had surrendered to them—Others that Grand Terre was in quiet possession of the French, twenty five days since.
LEGAL ADJUDICATIONS.
Letters from London, as late as the 4th August, affirm, that the Courts of Admiralty in Great Britain have adjudged on several American vessels carried in there, ordered them to be restored, and giving them freight, demurrage and expenses. This has been done to American vessels bound to France. Contrast this conduct with the mean artifices and avarice of the courts of Vice-Admiralty at Halifax, where cargoes have been condemned without any allowance of freight or other compensation—and see the difference!
The Schooner Success, lately captured by a boat of the Concorde's, has been decreed by Judge Lowell, to have been unlawfully captured and restitution ordered. An appeal from the judgment has been made to the Circuit Court,
which is shortly to meet in this town.
Town Meeting.
At a town meeting held yesterday, it was voted to grant to the town's quota of the requisition of 80,000 minutemen, a gratuity of five dollars, and if called into actual service to make the wages ten dollars per month.
Passengers in Capt. Scott, Mr. Nathan Frazier, Mr. Martin Bicker and Lady. Mr. John Cushing, and 10 or 12 other Gentlemen, Ladies and Children.
NEW-YORK, October 16.
Admiral Murray, who left this city in the Cleopatra frigate on Monday, sailed yesterday with his squadron from Sandy-Hook.
Yesterday morning Mr. Hammond, and suite, left this city for Philadelphia.
It is reported with confidence, that in consequence of the Statu quo agreement between Mr. Jay and the British ministry, Maj. Campbell has evacuated the Fort at the rapids of the Miami.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant at Amsterdam, dated the 7th August, per the ship Adriana, Capt. Fitzpatrick, arrived at Philadelphia, to his friend at New-York.
"People in general seem to be very composed notwithstanding the French are approaching daily, and no one appears inclined to take flight from this spot. It is as if we were sure that the enemy (whom we sincerely wish at a distance) cannot, or shall nor overtake, or come to us."
Daniel H. Braine, master, and Perry E. Noel, James Young, and Daniel Conrad, cabin passengers of the ship Fanny, being duly sworn, respectively make oath and say—that,
The ship Fanny, Captain Braine, bound from Greenock to this port, being on the morning of the 12th inst. about seven miles off Sandy Hook;—the Africa man of war who was then cruising in company with the Resolution and another British ship, fired a gun, which the Pilot, who was then on board, taking for a signal to the Fanny, thought it sufficient to hoist American colours, as he was unwilling to lose the tide. This, however, not satisfying the Africa, she again fired, upon which the Fanny brought to, but on report of another gun, the shot of which struck the water, at no great distance, she wore to meet the Africa; a boats crew from which, with an officer, came on board the Fanny, who after examining the ships papers & crew, again returned to the Africa. The same boat however soon returned with two officers, who took about fourteen of the passengers into the boat—under pretence of being examined by the Captain, persuading them, that if they were lawfully permitted to emigrate they would immediately be set at liberty: but to their utter astonishment 7 of them were retained together with the second mate.
The Captain was also ordered on board the British ship, but as they assigned no reason why he should do so, he refused; upon which the boat with what passengers she had repaired to the Africa. In a short time the boat returned once more to demand the ship's papers, although as we have mentioned, they had been already examined.—Captain Braine thinking it proper to be the bearer of his own papers, went on board himself, where he met with the most gross treatment, merely for answering to the different questions put to him by Captain Hume.
He satisfied the Captain of the British ship, that every passenger he had on board, was regularly examined on oath, passed the custom-house at Greenock, & again from the Polly, tender, in her passage down the Clyde. He likewise assured him that his second mate, whom he had taken, had lived in America many years, and acknowledged to be a naturalized American, even by the law of Great Britain.
Notwithstanding all this Captain Hume, declared, that he found it absolutely necessary to act in a more determined manner, and that, although these men were permitted to emigrate, by the laws of their own country, he conceived emigration to be so ruinous to Britain, that he would make laws himself. That henceforward he would stop every vessel that had passengers on board, and take out all British subjects except merchants carrying out goods. He further declared, that he believed all the American captains were in the habit of paying a certain sum to every individual that would emigrate to America; and even more than insinuated that they were kidnappers. He looked upon the Americans he said to be greater enemies to Britain, than the French themselves—In short all his actions and
conversation discovered a spirit peculiarly malicious towards America.
 Daniel H. Braine,  Perry E. Noel,  James Young,  Daniel Conrad. 
Sworn to this fifteenth day of October 1794—before RICHARD VARICK, Mayor.
It is a fact, that on the 26th of December last, Robespierre was accused of the crime of Moderation and was obliged to exculpate himself before the Jacobin Club.
The Jacobin Club! alas! Troja fuit—Troies fuerunt! Sic transit Gloria Mundi!
With whom can we treat? is the cry of the Ministry in England and their devoted adherents. In return may the French ask, With whom can we treat? The combined powers have almost all singly or collectively, violated more than one treaty, since they have engaged in their foolish crusade. The King of Prussia makes and breaks half a dozen treaties in a year.
Died on Monday the 13th October inst. Isaac Roosevelt late of this City, Merchant, aged 68 years.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 17.
By an arrival here from Martinique, accounts are received, that the whole Island of Guadaloupe is in possession of the French: The British having been beat off with great slaughter, and loss of stores.
Three frigates (with French national colours) were seen cruising in the Bay yesterday. Twelve sail of vessels were in the river, inward bound.
Post-Office, Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1794.
The mail for Lancaster, Yorktown, Carlisle, Shippenburg, Chambersburg, Bedford, Greensburg and Pittsburg, closes every Saturday precisely at half past 11 in the morning.
The Mail for Reading, Lebanon Harrisburg and Carlisle, closes every Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
It is requested
that all persons in this City interested in captures made of property by the British Cruisers, will be so good as to meet at the Office of the Department of State, to morrow morning at 11 o'clock, in order to confer with the Secretary of State on the appointment of an Agent, for the management of their business under the late order of His Britannic Majesty in Council respecting appeals and claims.
After this meeting a proper notification will be addressed to those who reside at a distance. October 17. it
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THE Directors of the Society for establish- ing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the draw- ing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Roy, of the city of New-York— Thomas Walling, Joseph Ball, Matthew Mc- Connel and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard How- ell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Day- ton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Donham, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomfield, and Eliza Boudinot, of New-Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every assurance and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately discharged by a check upon one of the Banks.
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The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superin- tendants, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cummings, of Newark, Jacob R. Har- denberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them.
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On application to either of the above gen- tlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had. February 24. tuckif
The Lottery published by the "Society for establishing useful manufac- tures," will commence drawing the first Tuesday in November next—
ARRIVED, This day a few pipes of the first quality  French Brandy, FOURTH PROOF, Esteemed equal to any that has been in this city for a number of years,  A L S O, Forty Hogsheads of first quality of  St. Croix Sugar, And a few Tons of  Good Black Pepper, FOR SALE BY  Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. Oct. 8. d.
NOTICE. The GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES is now published at No. 119 CHESNUT STREET—to which place the OFFICE of the Editor is removed, and where PRINTING WORK in general is performed.
I. Neale & H. Kammerer, Junior. HAVE JUST PUBLISHED, And now for Sale, Price half a dollar, neatly bound, at the Bookstores of Messrs. T. Dobson, R. Campbell, and J. Ormrod; also at H. Kammerer's, No. 24, north Third Street,
Select Stories, For the instruction and amusement of Youth. Adapted to the use of Schools. From the French of M. Berquin.
Extract from the Preface. "To the honor of Mr. Berquin's taste, it may be said, that he has united simple elegance with interesting variety; but rig- idly separated both from the slightest ap- proach of whatever is vulgar or puerile: a merit much more easily praised than imi- tated. The art of an amusing child, whilst at the same time the Infant Genius is rais- ed and the Heart mended, appears from his works to be no contemptible effort of the mind. Wherever, therefore, the uti- lity of such an undertaking is acknowledg- ed, the reputation of Mr. Berquin must ever be held in deserved esteem. "Happily such is the agreeable versatility of Mr. Berquin's style and genius, that it would be difficult to pronounce in what department he excels: whether in the lively or the pathetic; the simple language of narrative, or the animated points of conversation: whether in shrewd remarks upon private life, or in florid description of the beauties of nature. "Pieces of every various excellence that is to be found in the writings of Mr. Berquin, compose the following volume, which, it is hoped, will be thought a valu- able substitute (where such may be prefer- red) to the larger and more extensive works of the same author." At No. 24, north Third Street, may also be had the following
New Publications: Smellie's Natural Philosophy, 15/6 History of the French Revolution, 15/6 Life of Howard, The Italian Nun, 6/6 The Mirror, 2 vols. 11/3 The Devil upon two Sticks, 5/6 The Life of Chesterfield, 10/6 Chesterfield's Principles of Politeness, &c. 8/6 New Robinson Crusoe, 6/6 The Beauties of Sterne, 4/6 Baron Trenk, 6/6 History of America, 5/6 Evelina, a Novel, 2 vols. 11/3 The Inquisitor, 8/6 Comple e Letter-Writer, 4/6 The Travels of Cyrus, 7/6 Memoirs of Major Gen. Lee, 8/6 Rural Economy, 7/6 Select Fables of Esop, by R. Dodsley, 4/6 Vocal Mufe, or Ladies Songster, 3/6 Marvellous Works of Nature, 3/6 Sentimental Lucubrations, 3/6 Julia, a Novel, 2/6 Curiosities of Literature, 3/6 Ladies Literary Companion, 2/6 Miscellanies, moral and instructive, 2/4 Louisa, a poetical Novel, 2/6 Courtship and Matrimony, 2/6 Sylvan Letters, 1/10 Life of Baron Trenk, abridged, 1/10 Fables for Ladies, 1/10 Letters from Yorick to Eliza, 1/4 Fallen Cottage, Jovial Songster, &c. &c. ALSO, At the above place may be had Blank Books of different kinds. October 8. 2aw2w.
To be Sold, The House, Stables, & Lot of Ground, In Second Street, between Spruce and Union Streets, in the occupation of his Britannic Majesty's Minister. ALSO The Adjoining Lot, 26 feet front, and 149 feet deep. For terms of sale, apply to  Wm. Cramond. Aug. 14. w&eff
Ran Away, FROM the Subscriber a servant Girl, named Catherine Adams. Whoever will take up and bring back to her Master the said Girl, shall receive Twenty Cents re- ward, and no charges. Caleb Wilkins.
Just Arrived, And will be landed to-morrow morning at Hamilton's wharf, the CARGO of the Schooner Industry, Captain Hylander, from Havanna, CONSISTING OF  85 hhds. Molasses, Of superior full quality. 106 Boxes and Barrels  White & brown Sugar AND A Parcel of Ox-Hides; FOR SALE BY  Peter Blight.  A L S O, A PARCEL OF  COFFEE, Just arrived in the Hibernia, Captain Irwin, from Jamaica. Sept. 23. d.
Dancing School. Wm. McDOUGALL presents his com- pliments to the Public—Thanks them for the great encouragement he has experi- enced these twenty odd years. He will open his School for this Season on Monday the 13th October, at 10 o'clock in the morning, in that large and elegant Saloon in Harmony Street, leading from Third to Fourth Street, turning the corner of No. 70, South Third Street. His Employers may be assured, the strict order and decorum that has always been observed in his School, shall still be pur- sued—and that their children will be taught in the most approved and modern style. Note—An Evening School for young Gentlemen. Oct. 10. eodtf
Life of Howard. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, BY  J. ORMROND, (Price 75 Cents) At Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chesnut Street, A VIEW of the  Life, Travels and Philan- thropic Labours, of the late  JOHN HOWARD, Esq. L. L. D. F. R. S. Embellished with striking likenesses of that Citizen of the World. By JOHN AIKEN, M. D. To which is subjoined an ODE inscribed to John Howard, by William Hayley, Esq. FROM realm to realm, with cross or elegant crown'd, Where'er mankind and misery are found, O'er burning sands, deep waves, or wilds of snow, Great HOWARD journeying seeks the house of woe. Down many a winding step to dungeons dank, Where anguish wails aloud, and fetters clank: To caves beshrew'd with many a mould'ring bone, And cells, whose echoes only learn to groan; Onward he moves!—Disease and death retire, And murmur'ing demons bate him, and ad- mire. Sep. 1. 3taw3zw.
Ashton Humphreys, Attorney at Law, Notary Public & Conveyancer, AT his Office in South Second Street, the lower corner of Norris's Alley, and nearly opposite the City-Tavern, continues to transact business in the above branches, as heretofore, and draws at a moderate charge. Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages, Powers of Attorney, Bills of Sale, and Bottom- Charter Parties, Memorials, Petitions, and other Instruments in Writing. He al- so continues to buy and sell Real Estates, upon Commission; and has at present a few valuable Farms, &c. for sale. October 11, 1794. eod4w.
Stock Brokers Office, No. 16. Wall-Street, New-York. THE Subscriber intending to confine him- self entirely to the PURCHASE and SALE OF STOCKS on COMMISSION, begs leave to offer his services to his friends and others, in the line of a Stock Broker. Those who may please to favor him with their busi- ness, may depend upon having it transacted with the utmost fidelity and dispatch. Orders from Philadelphia, Boston, or any other part of the United States, will be strictly attended to. LEONARD BLECKER. m&thtt
TO BE SOLD BY  THOMAS DOBSON, Principles and Observations APPLIED TO THE MANUFACTURE AND INSPECTION OF  Pot and Pearl Ashes. By DAVID TOWNSEND, Inspector of Pot and Pearl Ashes for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Published according to Act of Congress. These observations relate to an extensive business; and are designed, in the plainest manner, to convey profitable information to those interested in it, who have not leis- ure or opportunity to search for the prin- ciples therein contained, in the writings of professional Chemists.
NOTICE. All persons wishing to send Letters to the Army, may, until further notice, have them safely conveyed every day, excepting Sunday, by having them left at the Office of the Secretary of State of the United States, at 10 o'clock in the morning. October 16. d.
Hoff and Derrick, No. 8, North Fifth Street, Have just Published, price 9-16ths of a Dollar, Embellished with a neat Engraving: And to be had of the following Booksel- lers, viz. Messrs. T. Dobson, W. Young, R. Campbell, J. Ormrod, and H. Kam- merer, A New and Concise History of the  Revolution in France, From its Commencement to the Execu- tion of the Gironde party, and the death of the DUKE of ORLEANS. Oct. 16. *d2 raw
FOR SALE, At the STORES of  Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, hhds. and quar- ter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Soulong and Congo TEAS, in quarter chests A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATIS. June 9. d.
FOR SALE, the following  Tracts of Land, in Virginia.
ONE tract in Frederick county, contain- ing 8756 acres, being part of that whereon col. Thomas Bryan Martin now resides, known by the name of Greenway court, a- bout 12 miles from Winchester and 5 from Newtown. For the co-vestiture of pur- chasers, it will be divided into parcels of various dimensions from 200 to 600 acres, which may be viewed by application to col. R. K. Meade, living near the premises— The greater part is very fertile and well timbered.
Another tract in the same county on Passage creek, containing 230 acres, and adjoining Jacob Levingoods.
Another tract in Hampshire county, con- taining by patent, 699 acres, called Slim Bottom, situate on both sides of the South Branch and within two miles of the mouth of it, and is supposed to have a good mill seat.
Another tract in Hampshire county on New Creek and Kettle-Lick, containing 501 acres.
Another tract in Prince William county, called Leefylvania, containing upwards of 2000 acres, lying upon Potomack river, a- bout 23 miles below Alexandria, and 28 below the City of Washington, compre- hending Free Stone Point, which appears to be a quarry of free-stone, covering about 50 acres and adjoins the river, where ves- sels of 100 tons conveniently harbour. On another part of this tract it is supposed there is a quarry of slate, convenient to water carriage. Upwards of two thirds are in woods. Mr. Enoch S. Lane, living on the premises, will show this tract.
Another tract, in Fairfax county, called Springfield, containing 2040 1-2 acres, a- bout 13 miles from Alexandria and 10 from Washington; abounds with fine springs and meadow ground, and may be seen by apply- ing to Mr. John Wood, living on part of it.
Another tract in Fairfax county, con- taining 392 acres, on Turkey-cock Run, a- bout 6 miles from Alexandria.
Another tract in Fairfax county, contain- ing about 176 acres, adjoining Mr. J. Wat- son's seat, about four miles from Alexan- dria.
Another tract, in Fairfax county, contain- ing 513 acres, near Occoquan, joining Mr. Edward Washington's.
Another tract, in Fairfax county, con- taining 80 acres or thereabout, within a mile of Pohick Landing, and within five miles of Mount Vernon, lies level, and is well timbered.
An undivided moiety in another tract, containing about 284 acres, in Fairfax county, about 5 miles from Washington, & 9 from Alexandria, where J. Robinson for- merly lived.
Another parcel of land, within a mile of Alexandria, containing about 24 acres, and to be sold in acre or half-acre lots.
Also, sundry unimproved lots of various sizes, in different parts of the town of Alex- andria.
To describe the premises more particu- larly is deemed unnecessary, as it is expect- ed every person will examine and view whatever part he shall be inclined to buy. My only object being to raise a certain sum of money, by selling so many or such parts of the aforesaid tracts of land and lots as shall be necessary for that purpose, one half of the purchase money must be paid at the time of contract, and the other within a year from the first day of August next, and at the time of delivering possession or ex- ecuting a legal conveyance. The lands re- maining unsold, except the tract in Prince William, after raising a limited sum, will be divided into tenements, and leased for a term of years. From the 12th day of Oc- tober next, till the 15th of December, I shall be in the city of Richmond, and after that time I shall remain at home, in Alex- andria, at which places, or elsewhere, I shall be prepared to detail particulars, and to enter into contracts. Alexandria, July 28.
CHARLES LEE. Aug. 8. raw10w