Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-07-21 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 33 of Vol. VI.]
MONDAY, JULY 21, 1794.
[Whole No. 583.]
MAILS of the United States.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the mails of the United States the following post-roads, will be received at the General Post-Office until the last day of August next inclusively.
In the District of Maine.
Maine post-road. 1. From Portsmouth in New Hampshire, by York, Wells and Biddeford, to Portland in Maine.
The mail to leave Portsmouth every Tuesday and Friday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Portland on Wednesday and Saturday, by six in the evening. Returning, to leave Portland every Monday and Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Portsmouth on Tuesday and Friday, by ten in the forenoon.
2. From Portland, by North Yarmouth, Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset, Newcastle, Nobleborough, Bristol, Waldoborough, Warren, Thomaston, and Camden, to Duxbury.
The mail to leave Portland every Monday morning, at six o'clock, arrive at Duxbury on Tuesday, at noon, and at Duxbury on Wednesday, by five in the evening. Returning, to leave Duxbury on Thursday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Portland the next Saturday, by six in the evening.
3. From Penobscot, by Frankfort and Belfast, to Duxbury.
The mail to leave Penobscot every Wednesday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Duxbury by five in the evening. Returning, to leave Duxbury on Thursday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Penobscot by five in the evening.
4. From Penobscot, by Bluehill, Trenton, Sullivan, Goldsborough and Machias, to Passamaquoddy.
The mail to leave Penobscot every other Friday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Passamaquoddy the next Tuesday by noon. Returning, to leave Passamaquoddy on Wednesday by noon, and arrive at Penobscot the next Saturday, by six in the evening.
Cross Roads in Maine. 5. From Portland, by New Gloucester, Greene, Monmouth, Winthrop and Hallowell-court house, to Patten on the river Kennebec.
The mail to leave Portland every Monday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Patten on Tuesday evening by six. Returning, to leave Patten on Wednesday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Portland on Thursday evening by six.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts. 6. From Boston, by Salem, Ipswich and Newbury port, to Portsmouth—On the main post-road.
For six months, from May 1st to November 1st the mail to leave Boston every Friday, Monday and Wednesday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Portsmouth the same days by six in the evening. Returning, to leave Portsmouth every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston the same days, by six in the evening.
During the other six months of the year, the mail to leave Boston every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Portsmouth the same days, by seven in the evening. Returning, to leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston the same days, by six in the evening.
7. From Boston, by Andover and Haverhill in Massachusetts, to Chester and Concord in New Hampshire.
The mail to leave Boston every Wednesday, at nine o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Concord on Thursday, by six in the evening. Returning, to leave Concord on Friday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston the next Monday, by five in the evening.
8. From Boston by Concord and Lancaster, or by Concord and Nashua, to Manchester, to Keen, Walpole and Charlestown in New Hampshire.
The mail to leave Boston every Thursday, at nine o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Charlestown the next Saturday evening by six. Returning, to leave Charlestown the next Monday morning, by five o'clock, and arrive at Boston on Wednesday, by five in the evening.
NOTE. It being yet undecided which of the two routes, above mentioned, from Boston to Keen, will be the post road, it is desired that proposals for carrying the mail on each of them, may be offered. The information expected concerning them, before the day for closing the contract, will determine which shall be chosen.
In New Hampshire. 9. From Portsmouth by Exeter, Chester, and Amherst to Keen.
The mail to leave Portsmouth every Wednesday, at eight o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Keen the next Friday evening, by six o'clock. Returning, to leave Keen on Saturday morning, at eight o'clock, and arrive at Portsmouth the next Tuesday evening by six.
10. From Concord, by Plymouth, to Haverhill.
The mail to leave Concord every Saturday, by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Haverhill the next Tuesday, by ten in the forenoon. Returning, to leave Haverhill at two in the afternoon, and arrive at Concord the next Thursday, by five in the evening.
11. From Exeter to Hampton Falls.
On the same days on which the mail from Boston arrives at Hampton Falls, and as soon as it arrives, it is to be carried to Exeter; and the Exeter mail is to be carried to Hampton Falls every morning on which the southern
mail leaves Portsmouth, and in time to go with it to Boston.
In Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. 12. From Springfield, by Northampton, Greenfield, Brattleborough, Westminster, Charlestown and Windsor, to Hanover.
The mail to leave Springfield every Tuesday and Friday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Hanover on Wednesday and Saturday in the evening, and at Hanover on Thursday and Monday by noon. Returning, to leave Hanover every Tuesday and Friday, at seven o'clock in the evening, and at Springfield the next Thursday and Monday at noon.
NOTE. If the stage wagons set up on this road, should ply but once a week, then the mail is to be carried only once a week, and on the day which shall correspond with the regular passage of those wagons.
13. From Hanover to Haverhill and Newbury.
The mail to leave Hanover every Tuesday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Newbury by six in the evening. Returning, to leave Newbury every Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Hanover by six in the evening.
In New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. On the main post-road.
14. From New York, by Stamford, Norwalk, Fairfield, Stratford, New Haven, Middletown, Hartford, Springfield, Brookfield and Worcester to Boston.
For six months, from May 1st to November 1st the mail to leave New York every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Hartford on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by nine o'clock in the evening. Leave Hartford on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at three o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by noon.
Returning, to leave Boston every Friday, Monday and Wednesday, at noon, and arrive at Hartford on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, by nine in the evening. Leave Hartford on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at three o'clock in the morning, and arrive at New York on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by ten in the forenoon.
During the other six months of the year, the mail to leave New York, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Hartford on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by eleven in the forenoon. Leave Hartford at noon, and arrive at Boston on Friday, Monday and Wednesday by ten o'clock in the forenoon. Returning, to leave Boston every Friday, Monday and Wednesday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Hartford on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Leave Hartford at noon, and arrive at New York on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by ten in the forenoon.
Cross Roads in Massachusetts. 15. From Gloucester to Salem and Boston, from the middle of April to the middle of October, the mail to leave Gloucester every Tuesday and Friday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston by five in the afternoon. From the middle of October to the middle of April, to leave Gloucester and arrive at Boston on the same days, but one hour later. Returning, to leave Boston every Wednesday and Saturday, at nine o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Gloucester by seven in the evening.
NOTE. Should this mail be carried in the stage wagon plying between Gloucester and Boston, and if from the middle of December to the middle of April, or in any part of that time, this wagon should make but one trip a week, the carriage of the mail may conform with the travelling of the wagon.
16. From Salem to Marblehead.
From May 1st to November 1st the mail to leave Salem every Friday, Monday and Wednesday, as early as the southern mail which shall have arrived there from Boston can be obtained, and be delivered at the post-office at Marblehead in at least one hour and a half afterwards; and waiting there three hours, unless sooner discharged by the postmaster, the mail is to return to Salem the same days.
From November 1st to May 1st, the mail is to go to and return from Marblehead, every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, in the manner above mentioned.
17. From Salem to Boston—every day on which the stage usually plying between those places shall pass from one to the other, and at such hours as shall correspond with the regular departure and arrival of the stage.
18. From Boston, by Quincy, the North Parish in Hingham, Plymouth and Sandwich to Barnstable and Yarmouth.
The mail to leave Boston every Thursday morning, at seven o'clock, and arrive at Yarmouth on Friday evening by six. Returning, to leave Yarmouth on Saturday morning, and Barnstable on Tuesday morning, arrive at Sandwich by ten in the forenoon, and at Boston on Wednesday, by five in the evening.
19. From Sandwich to Falmouth, and thence to Holmes's Hole and Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard.
The mail to leave Sandwich every Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock (or as soon as the mail from Boston can be obtained) and arrive at Falmouth in the evening. Leave Falmouth the next morning, and arrive at Edgartown by eleven in the forenoon. Returning, to leave Edgartown by one o'clock in the afternoon, arrive at Falmouth in the evening, and at Sandwich the next Tuesday by ten in the forenoon.
20. From Boston to Taunton and New Bedford.
The mail to leave Boston every Thursday morning at eight o'clock, arrive at Taunton in the evening, and at New Bedford on Friday evening, by five o'clock. Returning, to leave New Bedford every Monday morning at eight o'clock, arrive at Taunton in the evening, and at Boston on Tuesday evening by five o'clock.
NOTE. Should this mail be carried in a stage wagon, then as often as the wagon passes the mail is to be carried; the days and hours of arrival and departure to correspond with those regularly fixed for the arrival and departure of the stage wagon. In any proposals which may be made by the proprietors of stage wagons, they will state the days and hours of their departure and arrival in conformity with which they will carry the mail.
21. From New Bedford to Nantucket.
The mail to be carried between these two places as often as a regular packet boat shall ply between them; and at least once a week: the days and hours of departure from and arrival at New Bedford to correspond, in a convenient manner, with the arrival and departure of other mails at and from that place—wind and weather permitting.
In Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 22. From New Bedford to Newport.
The mail to leave New Bedford every Friday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Newport by five in the evening. Returning, to leave Newport every Saturday, at seven o'clock in the morning and arrive at New Bedford by five in the evening.
23. From Taunton to Providence.
The mail to leave Taunton every Friday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Providence by ten. Leave Providence the same day at one o'clock in the afternoon and return to Taunton by six in the evening.
24. From Taunton by Dighton and Somerset to Warren.
The mail to leave Taunton every Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Warren by ten. Leave Warren at one o'clock in the afternoon, and return to Taunton by six.
In Rhode Island. 25. From Newport, by Bristol and Warren, to Providence.
The mail to leave Newport every Thursday, at 7 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Providence by five in the evening. Leave Providence on Friday morning, at 7 o'clock, and arrive at Newport by five in the evening.
26. From Newport by East Greenwich to Providence.
The mail to leave Newport every Tuesday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Providence by six in the evening. Leave Providence on Wednesday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Newport in the evening by six.
In Rhode Island and Connecticut. 27. From Newport, by Westerly and Stonington Point, to New London.
The mail to leave Newport every Tuesday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at New London on Wednesday, by one in the afternoon. Leave New London on Thursday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and return to Newport on Friday by one in the afternoon.
In Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. 28. From Boston, by Providence, Norwich, New London, Saybrook and Guilford to New Haven.
The mail to leave Boston every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, at five o'clock in the morning, arrive at Providence the same days, by five in the afternoon, at New London on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by six in the evening. Returning, to leave New Haven every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at five o'clock in the morning, arrive at New London the same days, by six in the evening—at Providence on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by six in the evening—and at Boston on Friday, Monday and Wednesday, by five in the evening.
In Massachusetts and Connecticut. 29. From Boston, by Dedham, Mendon and Pomfret, to Hartford.
The mail to leave Boston every Monday at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Hartford the next Wednesday, by five in the evening. Leave Hartford on Thursday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and return to Boston the next Saturday by five in the evening. Or the mail may leave Hartford every Monday morning, arrive at Boston on Wednesday evening—Leave Boston on Thursday morning, and return to Hartford on Saturday evening: the hours of departure and arrival to be the same as before.
In Massachusetts and New York. 30. From Brookfield, by Northampton, Pittsfield and New Lebanon, to Albany.
The mail to leave Brookfield and Albany every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at nine o'clock in the morning, meet and be exchanged, and return to Brookfield and Albany the next Friday, Monday and Wednesday by six in the evening. Thus a mail will be carried from one place to the other in three days travelling.
NOTE. Should a stage wagon ply between Brookfield and Albany but twice, or but once a week, the mail is to be carried no oftener than the wagon runs. If no stage wagon should ply on this road, then the mail is to be carried but once a week; and to leave Brookfield every Monday morning at six o'clock, and arrive at
Albany the next Wednesday by six in the evening; leave Albany on Thursday morning at six o'clock, and return to Brookfield the next Saturday, by six in the evening.
31. From Springfield, by Stockbridge, to Kinderhook.
The mail to leave Springfield every Wednesday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Kinderhook on Thursday evening by six. Leave Kinderhook on Friday morning, at six o'clock, and return to Springfield on Saturday evening by six.
In New-York and Connecticut. 32. From New-York, by Whiteplains, Northcattle, Salem, Poundridge, Ridgefield, Danbury, Newtown, New Milford, Litchfield, Harwington and Farmington, to Hartford.
The mail to leave New-York every Thursday at four o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Hartford the next Monday, by eight o'clock in the morning. Leave Hartford the same day, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and return to New-York the next Thursday, by eight o'clock in the morning.
33. From Hartford, by New-Hartford, Norfolk, Canaan, Sheffield in Massachusetts, and Hillsdale, to the city of Hudson.
The mail to leave Hartford every Monday, at eight o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Hudson the next Wednesday, by ten o'clock in the forenoon. Leave Hudson the same day, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and return to Hartford the next Friday by five in the evening.
In Connecticut. 34. From Hartford, by Windham and Lebanon, to Norwich; or from Hartford by Windham to Norwich.
The mail to leave Hartford every Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Norwich by six in the evening. Leave Norwich every Wednesday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Hartford by six in the evening. Or this mail may leave Hartford on Wednesday morning—arrive at Norwich in the evening—and return to Hartford on Thursday: the hours of arrival and departure to be the same as before.
35. From Hartford, by Middletown, Chatham and Colchester, to New London.
The mail to leave Hartford every Tuesday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at New London on Wednesday, by seven in the evening. Leave New London every Thursday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and return to Hartford on Friday, by seven in the evening.
In New-York and Vermont. 36. From Albany, by Lansingburg, Bennington and Manchester, to Rutland in Vermont.
The mail to leave Albany every Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning—arrive at Bennington in the evening by seven—leave Bennington on Friday, at one in the afternoon—and arrive at Rutland on Saturday, by eight in the evening. Returning, to leave Rutland every Monday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Albany the next Wednesday, by seven in the evening.
In Vermont. 37. From Rutland by Middlebury and Vergennes, to Burlington on Lake Champlain.
The mail to leave Rutland every other Monday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Burlington the next Wednesday by noon. Returning, to leave Burlington the next day, at eight o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Rutland the next Saturday, by six in the evening.
NOTE. At some seasons of the year (and perhaps during the whole year) it may be necessary to carry a mail weekly between Rutland and Burlington: Persons disposed to contract for this mail will therefore state the terms on which they will carry it, not only once in two weeks, as above, but weekly through the year: and at how much a trip, or by the month should it be required to be carried weekly only during some months of the year: These will probably be the Winter months.
38. From Rutland to Windsor.
The mail to leave Rutland every Monday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Windsor the next day, by eleven in the forenoon. Leave Windsor at two in the afternoon, and return to Rutland on Wednesday, by six in the evening.
In New-York. 39. From New-York, by Peekskill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Redhook, Clermont, Hudson and Kinderhook to Albany.
The mail to leave New-York every Monday and Thursday, at four o'clock in the afternoon, arrive at Poughkeepsie on Tuesday and Friday evening, and at Albany on Wednesday and Saturday, by seven in the evening. Returning, to leave Albany every Tuesday and Friday, at four o'clock in the morning—arrive at Poughkeepsie the same days in the evening—and at New-York the next Thursday and Sunday, by eight in the morning.
40. From Lansingburg to Albany.
The contractor for this mail is to carry it to Albany every Saturday, and return to Lansingburg the same day, or on Sunday morning, with the southern mail which shall have arrived at Albany on Saturday. Or the Saturday's southern mail may be
carried from Albany to Lansingburg, soon as it can be obtained, and a mail returned from Lansingburg to Albany by five o'clock every Monday evening.
41. From Albany, by Schenectady, Johnstown, & Connojoaharie, to Whites-town.
The mail to leave Albany every Thursday, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, arrive at Connojoaharie on Friday, by one o'clock in the afternoon, and at Whites-town on Saturday, by six in the evening. Returning, to leave Whites-town every Monday, at 9 o'clock in the morning, arrive at Connojoaharie on Tuesday, by 10 in the forenoon, and at Albany on Wednesday, by 5 in the evening.
Note. Should a line of stage wagons run twice a week on this post road, or any part of it from Albany upwards, and the proprietors become contractors, then the mail is to be carried twice a week, and at times corresponding with the regular running of the stage wagons.
42. From Connojoaharie, through Cherry Valley, to the Court House in Coopers-town, in the county of Otsego.
The mail to leave Connojoaharie every Friday, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at the Post-Office in Coopers-town on Saturday, by 1 in the afternoon. Leave Coopers-town every Friday, by 5 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Connojoaharie by 1 in the afternoon.
43. From Whites-town to Kanandaigua, once in two weeks.
The mail to leave Whites-town every other Monday, at 8 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Kanandaigua the next Thursday, by 2 in the afternoon. Leave Kanandaigua every other Thursday, at 8 o'clock in the morning and arrive at Whites-town the next Sunday evening by 5.
In New-Jersey. 46. From Easton, in Pennsylvania, to Suffex Court House in New-Jersey, and thence to Goshen in the state of New-York.
The mail to leave Easton every Friday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Goshen the next Sunday, by 6 in the evening, or on Monday by 9 in the morning. Leave Goshen every Tuesday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and return to Easton the next Friday, by 10 in the forenoon.
44. From Goshen, by Wardbridge, and Kingston, to Rhinebeck.
The mail to leave Goshen every Wednesday, by 6 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Rhinebeck on Thursday by 10 in the forenoon. Leave Rhinebeck at noon, and return to Goshen on Friday evening by 6.
45. From the City of New-York, by Jamaica, Queen's County Court House, Jericho, Huntington, Winneconesque, Smithtown, Coram, Suffolk County Court House, Southampton, and Bridgehampton, to Sag Harbor.
The mail to leave New-York every Monday morning, at 7 o'clock, and arrive at Sag Harbor the next Wednesday, by 5 in the evening. Leave Sag Harbor on Thursday, at 7 o'clock in the morning, and return to New-York the next Saturday by 5 in the evening. Or this mail may leave New-York every Thursday morning—arrive at Sag Harbor the next Saturday evening—Leave Sag Harbor the next Monday morning, and return to New-York on Wednesday evening: the hours of departure and arrival to be the same as before.
In New-Jersey. 47. From Newark, or Elizabethtown, by Morrisstown and Rockaway, to Suffex Court House; and thence by Hackettstown and Morrisstown, to Elizabethtown or Newark.
The mail to leave Newark, or Elizabethtown, every Wednesday morning, at 6 o'clock, arrive at Suffex Court House on Thursday by 11 in the forenoon—leave it at 1 in the afternoon, and return, by Hackettstown and Morrisstown, to Elizabethtown or Newark, by 7 o'clock on Friday evening.
48. From Woodbridge to Amboy.
The mail to leave Woodbridge every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Amboy in an hour. Stay there two hours, unless sooner discharged by the Postmaster, and in an hour afterwards return to Elizabethtown.
49. From Trenton, by Allentown, Monmouth Court House, Shrewsbury and Spottiswood, to Brunswick; and from Brunswick by Somersett Court House, New-Germantown, Pittston and Flemington, to Trenton; making, by estimate, a circuit of 154 miles.
The mail to leave Trenton every Monday, at 7 o'clock in the morning, go the circuit, and return to Trenton the next Friday.
50. From Philadelphia, by Woodbury, Swedesborough and Salem, to Bridgetown, in West New-Jersey.
The mail to leave Philadelphia every Thursday, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Bridgetown the next Saturday, by 2 in the afternoon. Leave Bridgetown every Monday, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday, by 9 o'clock in the morning.
In Pennsylvania. 51. From Philadelphia to Bethlehem and Easton.

The mail to leave Philadelphia every Wednesday, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon...
52. From Bethlehem to Reading. The mail to leave Bethlehem every Friday...
53. From Philadelphia, by Norristown, Pottstown, Reading, Lebanon, and Harrisburg to Carlisle.
From May 1st, to November 1st, the mail to leave Philadelphia every Wednesday...
54. From Reading to Lancaster. The mail to leave Reading every Saturday...
55. From Yorktown, in Pennsylvania, by Peterburg, and Tawneytown, to Fredericktown in Maryland...
The mail to leave Yorktown every Monday at noon, arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday evening...
56. From Yorktown to Baltimore. The mail to leave Yorktown every Wednesday...
57. From Baltimore, by Fredericktown and Hagerstown, to Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
The mail to leave Baltimore every Friday, at eight o'clock in the morning...
58. From Hagerstown, by Hancock, Oldtown, Cumberland, Morgantown in Virginia...
The mail to leave Hagerstown every other Tuesday, at one o'clock in the afternoon...
In Delaware. 59. From Wilmington by Newcastle, Cantwell's Bridge, and Duck-Creek, to Dover.
The mail to leave Wilmington every Wednesday morning, at six o'clock...
In Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. 60. From Dover, by Frederica, Milford, Dagsborough, Snowhill, Horntown, and Accomac Court House to Northampton Court House.
The mail to leave Dover every other Thursday, at five o'clock in the morning...
In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. 61. From Philadelphia, by Wilmington, Middletown, Warwick and Georgetown...
During the six months from May 1st to November 1st, the mail to leave Philadelphia every Monday...
During the other six months of the year, the mail to leave Philadelphia every Monday...
62. From Chestertown to Baltimore, at all times, when a stage passes between those two places.
The times of arrival and departure of this mail are of course to correspond with the hours of arrival and departure of the stages.
In Maryland. 63. From Baltimore to Annapolis. The mail to leave Baltimore every Monday...
The mail to leave Baltimore every Monday and Friday, and arrive at Annapolis the same days...
For Sale or Charter, The ship NANCY, JAMES DEVEREAUX, Master. SHE is well found, and ready for sea...
Between Walnut and Chestnut Street Wharves—Where may be had the following articles:
1000 lbs. New Orleans Indigo, A Few Casks New Rice, Sugar in Hds. and barrels...
English Earthen Ware. July 11th, 1794
For Sale or Charter, That remarkable fast sailing ship the PORTSMOUTH, NOW lying at Cuthbert's wharf...
John Craig, No. 12, Dock Street, WHO HAS FOR SALE, HIGH PROOF
Antigua & Grenada Rum, Hion and Souchong Teas, Roll Brimstone, Bristol crown Window Glass of different sizes...
A few BOXES of Sugars, snuff, chocolate, & Confectionary. Lately received from the Havannah. July 3
Carolina Rice and Indigo, BAY MAHOGANY and FRENCH BURR STONES, FOR SALE BY
Gurney and Smith. May 14. Choice St. Croix Sugar, JUST IMPORTED, And for Sale, BY JAMES YARD.
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, hds. and quarter casks.
LANDING Out of the Brig NANCY, CAPTAIN SHAWLEY, at Race-Street Wharf, SUGARS in Hogsheads and Barrels, COFFEE in Hogsheads, Barrels and Bags...
TUITION. WILLIAM FINCH of the New Theatre, begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has removed from the corner of Eighth and Arch Streets...
Excellent CLARET, In hogsheads and in cases of 50 bottles each. A few cases Champaignewine; MADEIRA, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks, FOR SALE BY JOHN VAUGHAN, No. 111, South Front Street. Jan. 2, 1794
JAMAICA RUM, LANDING at Hamilton's wharf, above the Drawbridge, out of the ship BACCHUS, Capt. VANNERAN, from JAMAICA, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. May 16.
Paintings, Prints, MARBLE ORNAMENTS, and STATUARY. To be sold by Auction, On Wednesday next, July 23, at Oeller's Hotel, and to be viewed the day preceding the sale.
A valuable and great collection of Original Paintings, By the most celebrated Masters. The collection of the Gallery of Comte de Bruhl, bound in one large folio...
Marble Ornaments, and some Statuary of superior excellence, the property of a gentleman going abroad. The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M. precisely. July 18
For the Gazette of the United States. DESULTORY REMARKS ON DEMOCRATIC CLUBS. Writers in favor of "Democratic Societies," advance an argument in support of such associations...
That the citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and to apply to those vested with the powers of government for redress of grievances...
Is it believed by any man in the least acquainted with human nature, and the principles of Society, that the people ever conceived of forming or agreeing to a constitution that should recognize two organized bodies of men...
Can it be believed that the Constitution countenances, much less acknowledges, that any set of men, few or many shall set themselves up, as umpires between the people and the government...
Their professed design is to watch the government, not like the faithful guardians who feel interested in the preservation of the people's laws and privileges...
Hence we find that the whole business of these clubs appears to be to excite alarms, low jealousies and suspicions—find fault—to condemn every thing that is done by the majority of the people's representatives...
evil of every man in office, and to applaud those as the patriots of the country, who revile with the bitterest language the friends of the Constitution...
Such being the state of things, let every man say, whether the mode adopted, is the one designated by the Constitution, to seek redress of grievances.
Let us for a moment advert to the book of experience, and observe the invariable consequences of these party associations. Founded on an immutable principle, when once established, unlike the delegations of the people, the persons composing these societies, do not at stated periods revert to the mass of the people from which they detach themselves...
No man or body of men ever possessed power without a wish to exercise it. The professed object of these associations is, that the individuals that compose them may act with more energy and effect, and thereby encircle the momentum of their influence.
This idea is justly conceived, and let any one reflect for a moment what must in the issue result from a combination of all the disaffected persons in a country, in pursuit of a favorite object...
A crisis must impend—unless the only alternative that presents, is adopted, and that is, to discountenance these societies by total neglect—the good sense of the people is a shield which is sufficient if its dictates are attended to, to ward off the blow. These societies are not yet sufficiently strong to assume the powers of government openly...
The MODEL on which the jacobin clubs in America, (now confessed openly, to be such) is constantly exhibited to our view. This model will be imitated in all countries wherever it is introduced.
There is no possible fixed form of government that can exist for a moment, where the dictum of these societies is paramount.
The government of France has been radically changed four times by the model of the jacobin society—for "whom they will, they kill, and whom they will, they keep alive."
Nothing can more strongly evince the total extinction of freedom than for a people to submit to the government of men, whom they know not by their suffrages, while the men they have freely elected, are made the passive instruments of those whom the people know not.
These clubs may answer excellent purposes in destroying a bad government—in America, similar institutions co-operating with other measures brought about the revolution...
Can it be believed that the Constitution countenances, much less acknowledges, that any set of men, few or many shall set themselves up, as umpires between the people and the government...
In noticing the doings of the jacobin societies, it has been observed "they may be more or less founded in wisdom or in ignorance and prejudice."
any one point out a single concession of this nature made by those clubs, either respecting their own writings or proceedings, or the doings of the government...
A late writer like many of his predecessors in the same sentiments, reprobrates the idea, which he says, has been advanced "that opposition to the measures of the government, is opposition to the government itself..."
This is a most certainly true as a general principle; for a government without measures, is no government; it is a non-entity. That the bad, or unconstitutional measures of a government may be opposed is however a truth that admits of some qualification.
If an act of Government be opposed because it is judged bad or unconstitutional, by a body of men in one part of the union, while it is cordially submitted to in another...
From the Charleston City Gazette. ARTS AND SCIENCES. A certain inventive genius, having transplanted himself from a foreign country into this city, and assumed the title of indigo-planter, has of late wonderfully facilitated the laborious process of raising indigo...
His plantation is said to be situated somewhere in Broad-Street; and, instead of many a dirty acre, it consists of a few yards of land only. No expensive gang of field negroes is requisite to cultivate or work it...
This age of penetration and liberality will not, it is presumable, suffer supernatural efforts of genius to pass unnoticed, or the creators and improvers of arts and science to perish without reward.
This new invented indigo, created by man out of nothing as it were, and daily offered for sale about the city, may

be known by its specific gravity, a barrel of it not weighing much more than a barrel of ship bread; and particularly by its easily dissolving in water like starch, it being a mere composition of flour and indigo dust, kneaded together into a dough, and then cut into handsome square pieces, and baked hard like brickbats.
It however wants one or two of the essential properties of old fashioned indigo; one is, that it will make a die of no better hue or tincture than mud; and it cannot be long preserved, as the weevil, cockroach and other hungry vermin, devour it like so much biscuit.
The knowing ones buy it to traffic with, and the ignorant abide by the loss.
The inferior quality of this artificial indigo excludes it from foreign markets; so that the Yankees, who have long been fam'd for putting tricks upon strangers, seem now in a fair way of being paid in their own base coin.
It is therefore recommended to the northern printers, for the promotion of trade, manufactures and commercial intercourse in general, and for the benefit of their countrymen in particular, to advertise in their several gazettes!
"Indigo, of an inferior quality, newly invented, manufactured and sold in Charleston, S. Carolina, cheap for cash, northern produce, sauce, wooden boxes, notions, &c. &c. &c."
N. B. The above is not intended as a piece of fun to amuse the public with; but it is matter of fact.
This trash resembles indigo in no other respect, than in shape and colour; and is so well counterfeited as to deceive many who have traded considerably in that article.
Foreign Intelligence.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
18 Floreal, May 7.
Robespierre made the long promised report upon the decadal festivals. After having observed that the victories of the Republic were noised throughout every quarter of the universe; that there was an entire revolution in the physical order, which could not fail to effect a similar revolution in the moral and political; that one half of the globe had already felt this change, which the other half would soon feel; and that the French nation had anticipated the rest of the world by 2000 years, inasmuch that it might be considered as consisting of a new species of men—the orator proceeded to launch forth in the praises of Republican morality and a democratical government, representing all other governments, and every other description of morality, as detestable. He justified all the terrible measures that had brought about the present regimen, and all those by which it was accompanied.
The plan of the decree was now presented by the reporter, and is as follows: [Which has already appeared in this paper.]
DUBLIN, May 20.
Apprentices.
A few nights ago, a gang of young robbers was apprehended in a house of ill fame near College-green. Most of them were apprentices, who had resorted to this traffic in order to keep up the expenses of gaming and tipling houses, and to supply them with buckeen fires to cut a dash!
The lassitude of masters, now a days towards their apprentices, is a most reprehensible source of vice and folly in those to whom they are bound, both by Law and Religion, to bring up with a fatherly vigilance and strict discipline, in the paths of humility, modesty, sobriety, and industry.
The usage of England, on this point, forms a striking contrast with that of Ireland.
In England, where the influence of good conduct in youth (and consequent prosperity in life) is well understood, apprentices even to the most eminent traders, lads of the most reputable families and large fortunes, who bring hundreds of pounds apprentice fee, do not feel themselves demeaned by addressing their master by that name, sweeping the steps of the shop door, going an errand, carrying a bundle or parcel to a customer, and doing every thing in the way of their business with promptness and honesty.—Their dress is plain and clean, their behaviour modest and humble: thrift and economy characterize all their actions; and early punctuality and exactness lead to future prosperity and independence.
In Ireland, apprentices are too much the reverse of those in England.—Here, the youngster, taken from the plough, perhaps from a parish school, immediately forgets his indentures, and changes
place with his master, being ashamed to acknowledge that he has one. Extravagance and coxcombry are his first principles; his trade but a secondary consideration. At 17 he is all bravado, boots, and insolence, which either the folly of his parents, or the till of his master, must support. At 21, full of conceit and impudence, he launches boldly into the world, ignorant of every thing he ought to know, too conceited to feel his deficiency, and too idle to correct it—and, debilitated by pride, vice, and drunkenness, he becomes useless to himself, and a burthen to society.
UNITED STATES.
CHARLESTON, July 12.
By the ship Nordische Lowe, Learson, in 42 days from Cadiz, we learn that the French forces had overrun the greatest part of Catalonia, and that the people were in the utmost dread of their getting possession of the whole province, they not having force sufficient to stop their progress.
Arrived yesterday—ship Greyhound, Dillingham, Boston, 21 days; Schooner Ruby, Higgins, Boston, 38 days; barque Leonora, Pendexter, Boston, 37 days; ship Congress, Loring, New-York, 20 days; Schooner Sally, Wade, North-Carolina.
In the barque Leonora came Capt. James Stranneck, who was master of the ship Friendship of London, from Kingston bound to Quebec, laden with 242 puncheons of rum, 10 hogheads and 60 barrels of sugar, and 60 barrels of coffee. This vessel was captured on the 26th ult. by the Montagne privateer.
Yesterday arrived the French Schooner of war, Friends to Liberty, a tender to the French Admiral Vanstalle, who sent her on a particular mission. On her passage she captured an English sloop and two Spanish Schooners, one of which was laden with 360 boxes of sugar.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H. July 8.
Friday last being the nineteenth anniversary of American independence, a very respectable part of the inhabitants of this town met at the assembly-room to celebrate the day that gave birth to American freedom; made choice of the Hon. John Langdon, Esq. as President, and the Hon. Joshua Wentworth, Esq. Vice-President, for the day, after partaking of a sumptuous entertainment provided for the occasion, the following patriotic toasts were drank, viz.
 1. The United States of America.  2. The President of the United States.  3. The American Congress, may disinterested patriotism and Republican firmness ever shine conspicuous in that august body.  4. The French nation, may despots tremble and their slaves flee before her victorious arms.  5. The state and governor of New-Hampshire.  6. The brave general Kosciusko and his patriotic army, may their glorious efforts to restore freedom and happiness to the Polish nation be crowned with abundant success.  7. The American ministers at foreign Courts.  8. The virtuous Jefferson, Madison and other distinguished patriots of America.  9. The memory of the heroes who have bled in the cause of liberty.  10. Our brethren in captivity at Algiers—may Americans never want spirit to relieve their brethren in distress.  11. Prosperity to the agriculture, commerce and manufactures of America.  12. May mutual interests and affection ever unite the American and French nations.  13. The fair daughters of freedom throughout the world.  14. The town of Portsmouth—may its inhabitants for many years to come, joyfully celebrate this anniversary of their independence.  15. Peace, Liberty, and happiness to all mankind. 
WILMINGTON, July 19.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Antigua, to his friend in this town, dated June 27, 1794.
"Admiral Jervis and General Grey have collected a great force, and have landed them, and got possession of the heights that command Fleur d'Epee, the strongest fort, and three miles east, (southerly) of Point a Petre, where the French have about 1500 men; 800 of that number are regulars, and they have held out astonishingly. Jervis is very much alarmed about the near approach of the hurricanes; he is fearful of losing his plunder. He had got to St. Kitt's on his way to England, when express was sent after him, informing him of
the arrival of a fleet from France, their landing and retaking Fleur d'Epee and Point a Petre, and the retreat of all the British troops over land to Basseterre.
P. S. Information is this instant arrived, of Fleur d'Epee being stormed, and that the French officers sought to the last, and were all killed. From such obstinate fighting, the English lost a great many of their officers and men. The particulars are not yet come to hand, but expect them to night."
Capt. Frankford, arrived at Baltimore, on the 14th inst. informs, that on Friday the 11th inst. he spoke the ship Bowman, Capt. Bell, who left London, on the 26th of May, bound to Norfolk. Capt. Bell informed him that the Newfoundland English fleet, consisting of seventy odd sail, had, except one sloop, that had arrived at Exeter, been captured by the French, and that the Duke of York had been defeated with the loss of 1000 men.
Arrived at Newcastle from Belfast, Ireland, the ship Swift, of New-York, Capt. _____, with 350 passengers, mostly mechanics—all in good health. By this vessel we have received London, Glasgow, Dublin, and Belfast papers down to the 30th of May last, which fully corroborate the VICTORIES of the FRENCH in almost every quarter. Also, that the British fleet had returned to port in a crippled condition, having sustained a severe brush with the French, which ended in a drawn battle.—We hope to be able to detail particulars of this interesting intelligence in our next.
WINCHESTER, (Virg.)
Friday last being the Anniversary of American Independence, the same was commemorated by the citizens of this town in a manner suited to the great occasion.
At ten o'clock, Capt. Tidball's troop of light horse, and Capt. Beatty's company of infantry appeared on the parade, from whence they marched to the race-ground on the town common—here various evolutions, firings, and a sham fight took place, highly pleasing, and justly admired by a large concourse of spectators. About two o'clock the troops arrived at the Federal Spring, on Gen. Wood's plantation, where they were met by a numerous party of respectable citizens—many of the fair part of the creation also adorned the scene by their presence. Having been refreshed with a cold collation, and plenty of the juice of the vine, &c.—fifteen rounds and a feu-de-joie were fired by the troops. The utmost harmony and conviviality prevailed, and the whole returned to town in good order. The day was concluded by a ball at Captain Daughtery's tavern, and a general illumination in the evening. The following are the toasts made use of on the occasion.
 1. The DAY—may Americans to the latest generation know how to prize and reverence it.  9. The People—may they be virtuous, happy and free.  3. The President of the United States—may the gratitude of his country equal his virtues; may his talents serve as a lasting memento, and teach his successors to aspire to the same conduct which gained him the applause of nations.  4. The Vice-President, and the patriotic Members of both Houses of Congress—may they continue to vindicate the rights of an injured people, in despite of despots or their hirelings minions.  5. The French Republic—may their exertions in the present arduous struggle for freedom, be attended with that success which a cause so righteous deserves, and may it be the forerunner of the fall of despots throughout the world.  6. The United States—may they afford an asylum to every true Republican; the Tree of liberty flourish in its soil; and may its duration be commensurate with human nature.  7. The State of Virginia—may the Rights of the People be secured by a more equal Representation; its Government mild and its Administration just.  8. The Governor of Virginia.  9. The Marquis de la Fayette, may he fall forth from his dungeon as his virtues have burst upon the world, and again enjoy that liberty in the bosom of America which he so nobly struggled to obtain.  10. Messrs. Muir, Palmer, Skirving and Margoret—may their banishment, like the ashes of the Phoenix, be productive of thousands of Patriots, who may at once be the glory and happiness of Great Britain.  11. The memory of those Heroes who fell in our arduous struggle for freedom, and who cemented the Pillar of Independence with their blood; may the youth of the present and every succeeding generation emulate their virtues, 
and when their country calls exert the same glorious spirit.
12. The Commerce and Manufactures of America; may her citizens exert every nerve to increase and improve them; and may the baneful influence of luxury and extravagance be forever banished from among them.
13. Agriculture—may the Yeomanry be virtuous, their employment honorable and may no despot ever disturb the happiness which they now enjoy under their own vine and fig-trees.
14. The American army—may their arms ever be successful when employed against the foes of freedom; and may the sword never be drawn but in the cause of justice.
15. The American Fair—may the virtuous and the brave ever meet with their smiles; & may their hand be never given but to the true patriot.
PHILADELPHIA,
JULY 21.
The ship Andrew of this port, failed in company with the French convoy from the Delaware Capes, and was captured by one of Admiral Murray's fleet—but it appearing from an inspection of her papers, that she was cleared out for, and bound to Falmouth in England she was released.
There are three British ships of war within the Capes. The Africa, Cleopatra, and Thistle frigates. These belong to Admiral Murray's squadron; they parted from the rest of the fleet some weeks since, and knew nothing of the convoy that lately sailed from the Capes.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, July 19.
By His Excellency J. Wentworth, L. L. D., Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Province of Nova-Scotia, and its Dependencies, &c.
WHEREAS by an act of Parliament made and passed in the 28th year of His Majesty's reign, entitled "An act for regulating the Trade between His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in North America, and in the West-India Islands, and in the Countries belonging to the United States of America, and between His Majesty's said subjects, and the foreign Islands in the West-Indies."
No goods or commodities whatever can be imported into the Province of Nova-Scotia, except certain articles therein mentioned; the importation of which goods or commodities, or any of them may be authorized by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor or Commander in Chief, with the advice and consent of His Majesty's Council.
And whereas it is necessary for the public emergency, and to prevent distress to the settlers of this Province, that the importation of several of the goods and commodities as permitted by said act, and herein after mentioned, should be authorized and permitted for the supply of the inhabitants for a longer time.
I have therefore thought fit, with the advice and consent of his Majesty's Council, to publish this Proclamation to authorize and permit, and I do hereby authorize and permit the importation of the following goods or commodities into this Province; That is to say, scantling, planks, staves, heading-boards, shingles, hoops or squared timber, of any sort; horses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, or live stock, of any sort; bread, biscuit, flour, peas, beans, potatoes, wheat, rice, oats, barley, or grain of any sort; by British subjects, and in British built ships, owned by his majesty's subjects, and navigated according to law, from the 30th instant, until the 30th day of September next; of which, all persons whatever are hereby required to take due notice.
Given under my hand and Seal, at Halifax, this 27th day of June 1794, in the 34th year of his Majesty's reign.
By his Excellency's command.
I. M. FREKE BULKELEY.
From the Minerva.
As the grumbletonians of America, the railers on our funding law are often citing passages from Dr. Franklin's works to justify some of their notions of liberty, which they deem more refined and sublimated than those of other citizens, it may be well for them, to read the following letter from that patriot, written just after he had negotiated a loan in France.
Dr. Franklin, to the Superintendent of Finance, dated Paffy, Dec. 23. 1782.
"Friday last order was given to furnish me with six hundred thousand livres immediately, and I was answered by M. de Vergennes that the rest of the six millions should be paid us quarterly in the course of the year 1783."
"I pressed hard for the whole sum demanded, but was told "it was impossible."
"Our people certainly ought to do more for themselves. It is absurd their pretending to be lovers of liberty while they grudge paying for the defence of it. It is laid here, that an import of five per cent on all goods imported, though a most reasonable proposition, had not been agreed to by all the States, and was therefore frustrated; and that your news-papers acquainted the world with this, with the non payment of taxes by the people, and with non payment of interest to the creditors of the public."
"The knowledge of these things have hurt our credit and the loan in Holland, and would prevent our getting any thing but from governments. The foundation for credit abroad should be laid at home; and certain funds should be prepared and established beforehand, for the regular payment for the interest."
"Not a word against funding! Much in favor of it! And yet Dr. Franklin was a true Republican!"
There are various accounts in circulation respecting the late naval combat in Europe. A sailor of Capt. Green's crew informed a gentleman, that they passed thro' the French fleet after the engagement, and seven sail were missing.
A letter from Baltimore, received on Saturday stated, that by an arrival there from Liverpool, accounts were received that there had been two severe engagements between the fleets of France and England—and that two sail of the former were taken and five sunk. It is reported that letters have been received from the northward which contain similar intelligence, with some additional circumstances.
The Captain and Mate of the ship Paragon, outward bound from this port, were both killed by the bursting of a cannon which they were proving—and were buried at Cape Henlopen.
To be Sold,
At the Merchant's Coffee-House in Second Street, on the 24th inst. at 7 o'clock in the Evening, the Ship
General Washington, (Isaac Sylvester, Master),
As she now lies at Say's Wharf, (the second above Market-Street,) burthen about 2,500 barrels, is a good strong vessel, three years old.—Rigging and Sails in good order.
Approved notes at 60 and 90 days, will be taken in payment. An inventory may be seen at the Compting-House of RUMFORD & ABIJAH DAWES, No. 7. Water-Street, South; or FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers. 7 Mon. 20, 1794. dts.
French Revolution.
JUST PUBLISHED.
(Price two Dollars.)
By MATHEW CAREY,
No. 118, Market Street,
AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY
OF THE
FRENCH REVOLUTION;
From its Commencement to the execution of the QUEEN and the DEPUTIES of the Gironde Party
Extract from the Preface "The authors have presumed to affix to their title, the epithet impartial; and the reason is, because they cannot charge themselves with feeling the smallest bias to any party but to that of truth and liberty; and they flatter themselves, that their readers will find not only every circumstance fairly presented, but every censurable action, whoever were the authors or actors, marked in its proper colours. If it was necessary to make a declaration of their own principles, they would say, they are neither tory nor republican—they love liberty as English whigs, and execrate every criminal act by which so noble a cause is endangered and disgraced."
"In the present ferment of the public mind, they cannot flatter themselves with the hope of seeing this claim universally acknowledged. On the contrary, they are well assured that these pages will not be acceptable to the zealots of either party. But when time shall have dissipated the clouds of political deception, and appeased the tumult of the passions, they will with some confidence expect that verdict from public opinion, which and moderation seldom fail to receive."
Extract from the Critical Review, June 1794.
12 Page.
"We have certainly derived much pleasure, and acquired much information from the perusals of those volumes; and we think them, both for matter and style, worthy the attention of all who interest themselves in Events which have so justly excited the curiosity and astonishment of mankind."
M. CAREY will in about three weeks publish, Powden's history of the British Empire from May 1792, to December 1793.
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o'clock in the morning, and arriving at two in the afternoon: From November 21 to May 18 starting at eight o'clock in the morning, and arriving at five in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Saturday, and arrive at Baltimore the same days: starting and arriving at the same hours, in the different seasons, as in going from Baltimore to Annapolis.
64. From Annapolis, by Upper Marlborough, Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allien's Ferry, Newports and Chaptico, to Leonardtown.
The mail to leave Annapolis every Saturday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Leonardtown the next Tuesday, at eleven in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Leonardtown every Tuesday, at three in the afternoon, and arrive at Annapolis on Friday, at four in the afternoon.
65. From Harford to Bell Air. The mail to leave Harford every Tuesday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Bell Air by one in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Bell Air on Thursday morning at six o'clock, and arrive at Harford by eight.
66. From Elkton to Warwick. The mail to leave Elkton every Friday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Warwick by ten. Returning , to leave Warwick at three in the afternoon, and arrive at Elkton by six.
67. From Fredericktown, by Peter's Tavern, and Montgomery Court House, to Georgetown.
The mail to leave Fredericktown every Thursday morning, at five o'clock, and arrive at Georgetown by five in the evening. Returning , to leave Georgetown every Friday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Fredericktown by six in the evening.
68. From Chestertown by Chestertown, Easton, Vienna, and Salisbury to Snowhill, and from Snowhill to Princess Ann, and thence to Salisbury. During the six months from May 1st, to November 1st, the mail to leave Chestertown every Tuesday morning by eleven o'clock (or as soon as the Philadelphia mail can be obtained) and arrive at Easton the same day, in the afternoon. Leave Easton on Wednesday morning, at four o'clock, arrive at Snowhill on Thursday at noon, and at Princess Ann by five in the evening. Returning , to leave Princess Ann on Friday forenoon, at ten o'clock, go directly to Salisbury, and arrive at Easton on Saturday evening by five. Leave Easton the next Monday by four o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Chestertown by one in the afternoon.
During the other six months of the year, the mail to leave Chestertown every Wednesday, at seven o'clock in the morning and arrive at Easton by three in the afternoon. Leave Easton on Thursday morning, at six o'clock, arrive at Snowhill on Friday, by one o'clock in the afternoon, and at Princess Ann by six in the evening. Returning , leave Princess Ann on Saturday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, go directly to Salisbury, and arrive at Easton the next Sunday or Monday, by six in the evening. Leave Easton on Tuesday morning, at eight o'clock, and arrive at Chestertown the same day, by four in the afternoon.
In Maryland a divi is a penny.
69. From Hagerstown, by Sharpsburg, to Shepherdstown. The mail to leave Hagerstown every Wednesday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Shepherdstown by ten. Leave Shepherdstown at two o'clock in the afternoon, and return to Hagerstown by six in the evening.
In Virginia.
Main Post-Road.
70. From Alexandria by Colchester, Dumfries, Fredericksburg, Bowling Green, Hanover Court-House and Richmond, to Petersburg.
For six months, from May 1st to November 1st, the mail to leave Alexandria every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at four o'clock in the morning, arrive at Fredericksburg the same day, at seven in the evening, at Richmond on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at seven in the evening, and at Petersburg on Thursday, Saturday & Tuesday, at ten in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Petersburg the same days, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Richmond by six in the evening: leave Richmond on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, at four in the morning, arrive at Fredericksburg by seven in the evening, and at Alexandria on Monday Wednesday and Friday by five in the afternoon.
For the other six months in the year, the mail to leave Alexandria every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, arrive at Fredericksburg on Wednesday Friday and Monday, at noon, leave it in an hour, and arrive at Richmond on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by six in the evening. Leave Richmond on Friday, Monday and Wednesday, at five in the morning, and arrive at Petersburg the same day, by ten in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Petersburg every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, at one in the afternoon, and arrive at Richmond in the evening by six. Leave it on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at five in the morning, arrive at Fredericksburg on each succeeding day, at eleven in the forenoon, leave it at noon, and arrive at Alexandria on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at one o'clock in the afternoon.
On Cross-Roads in Virginia.
71. From Alexandria, by Salubury, Leesburg, Shepherdstown, and Martinsburg, to Winchester. The mail to leave Alexandria every Thursday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Winchester the next Saturday, by five in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Winchester every Monday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Alexandria the next Wednesday, by five in the afternoon.
72. From Winchester, by Stevensburg, Strafford, Woodstock, and Rockingham Courthouse, to Staunton.
The mail to leave Winchester every Monday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Staunton the next Wednesday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Staunton on Thursday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Winchester the next Saturday, by six in the evening.
EXCEPTION. In the quarter commencing the first of January, the two next preceding mails are to be carried only once a fortnight, until twelve trips are completed.
73. From Fredericksburg, by Port Royal, to Tappahannock; thence across the Rappahannock to Richmond Courthouse, Westmoreland Courthouse, Kinsale or Yeocomico, and Northumberland Courthouse, to Lancaster Courthouse, thence recrossing the Rappahannock, to Urbanna, and from Urbanna to Gloucester Courthouse.
The mail to leave Fredericksburg every Friday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Gloucester Courthouse the next Monday, by ten in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Gloucester Courthouse the same day, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Thursday, by six in the evening.
74. From Fredericksburg, by Culpepper and Orange Courthouses to Charlottesville.
The mail to leave Fredericksburg every Monday at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Charlottesville the next Wednesday by five in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Charlottesville at six o'clock on Thursday morning, and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Saturday, by eleven in the forenoon.
75. From Richmond, by Newcastle, Aylett's warehouse, and Tappahannock, to Tappahannock.
The mail to leave Richmond every Monday at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Tappahannock the next day, by ten in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Tappahannock the same day, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday, by six in the evening.
76. From Richmond, by Williamsburg, Yorktown and Hampton, to Norfolk.
For six months, from May 1st to November 1st, the mail to leave Richmond every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at three o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Norfolk, on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by eleven in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Norfolk on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Richmond on Friday, Monday and Wednesday, by seven in the evening.
For the other six months in the year, the mail to leave Richmond every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Norfolk on the succeeding Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by eleven in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Norfolk on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Richmond on the succeeding Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, by six in the evening.
77. From Osborne's to Bermuda Hundred, three times a week. The mail to leave Osborne's immediately after the arrival of the mail from Richmond, arrive at Bermuda Hundred in two hours—and return on the same day to Osborne's, in time to proceed with the mail from Petersburg to Richmond.
78. From Petersburg, by Cabinpoint, Smithfield and Suffolk, to Portsmouth.
The mail to leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Portsmouth on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by eight in the evening. Returning , to leave Portsmouth every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by five o'clock in the morning, reach Suffolk by eleven in the forenoon, and arrive at Petersburg on Saturday, Thursday and Tuesday, by noon.
79. From Smithfield, by Southampton Courthouse, to Greenville Courthouse (or Hick's Ford).
The mail to leave Smithfield every Thursday morning, in a convenient time after the arrival of the mail from Petersburg, and arrive at Greenville Courthouse the next day, by ten o'clock in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Greenville Courthouse at two o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday, by six in the evening.
80. From Goldson's (on Meherrin river) by Girt's Bridge, Saint Tammany's, and Mecklenburg Courthouse, to Halifax Courthouse.
The mail to leave Goldson's every other Monday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Halifax Courthouse the next Wednesday, by ten o'clock in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Halifax Courthouse the same day, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Goldson's the next Friday, by ten o'clock in the forenoon.
81. From Richmond, by Powhatan Courthouse, Cumberland Courthouse, Prince Edward Courthouse, Lynchburg, New London and Liberty, to Fincastle: by estimate 192 miles.
The mail to leave Richmond every Monday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Prince Edward Courthouse on Tuesday, by six in the evening—at Liberty on Thursday by six in the evening—and at Fincastle on Friday by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Fincastle when convenient to the contractor, so as to arrive at Prince Edward Courthouse the next Thursday by six o'clock in the evening:—leave it on Friday morning and arrive at Richmond on Saturday, by six in the evening: thus completing the tour in 13 days.
82. From Prince Edward Courthouse, by Charlotte Courthouse, Halifax Courthouse, and Pittsylvania Courthouse, to Martinsburg, and thence to Germanton, in North Carolina: by estimate, 158 miles.
The mail to leave Prince Edward Courthouse every other Wednesday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Germanton the next Saturday, by four in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Germanton the next Monday morning, at five o'clock, and arrive at Prince Edward Courthouse the next Thursday, by six in the evening.
83. From Martinsburg to Liberty: by estimate 65 miles.
The mail to leave Martinsburg every other Tuesday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Liberty on Wednesday, by four in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Liberty on Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Martinsburg on Friday by four in the afternoon.
84. From Richmond, by Columbia and Charlottesville, to Staunton.
The mail to leave Richmond every Monday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Staunton the next Wednesday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Staunton on Thursday, at ten in the forenoon, and arrive at Richmond the next Saturday, by seven in the evening.
85. From Staunton, by Lexington, Fincastle, Montgomery Courthouse and Wythe Courthouse, to Abingdon: by estimate 224 miles.
The mail to leave Staunton every other Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Abingdon the next Tuesday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Abingdon the next day, or on Thursday, as most convenient to the contractor, and arrive at Staunton the next Wednesday by six o'clock in the evening.
In Virginia and the South-Western Territory.
86. From Abingdon, by Jonesborough, in the territory Southwest of the Ohio, and thence by Greeneville and Jefferson Courthouse, to Knoxville: by estimate 141 miles.
The mail to leave Abingdon every other Wednesday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Knoxville the next Saturday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Knoxville the next Saturday, at six in the morning, and arrive at Abingdon the next Tuesday by six in the evening.
NOTE. Proposals for carrying this mail No. 86, will be received at Knoxville, by the person whom governor Blount shall name for that purpose.
In Virginia.
87. From Staunton, by Bath Courthouse and the Sweet Springs, to Green Brier Courthouse: by estimate 123 miles.
The mail to leave Staunton every other Thursday at five o'clock in the morning and arrive at Green Brier Courthouse the next Saturday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Green Brier Courthouse the next Monday morning, at five o'clock, and arrive at Staunton the next Wednesday evening by six.
On the Main Post-Road.
88. From Petersburg by Goldson's (on Meherrin river) to VIRGINIA—Warrenton, Lewisburg, Raleigh, Averyborough, Fayetteville and Lumberton, in NORTH CAROLINA—Cheraw Courthouse, Camden, Columbia and Edgefield Courthouse, in SOUTH CAROLINA—to Augusta in GEORGIA: by estimate 441 miles.
The mail to leave Petersburg every Friday forenoon, at eleven o'clock—arrive at Fayetteville the next Monday morning by nine—at Cheraw Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon by two—at Camden on Wednesday forenoon by eleven—and at Columbia in the evening by eleven—at Edgefield Courthouse on Thursday evening—and at Augusta on Friday forenoon by ten o'clock. Returning , to leave Augusta every Saturday morning, by six o'clock—arrive at Columbia on Sunday morning—at Camden on Sunday evening—at Cheraw Courthouse on Monday evening—at Fayetteville on Wednesday morning by seven—and at Petersburg the next Saturday forenoon by eleven.
NOTE. It is expected that the post rider from Petersburg will proceed with the mails as far as Charles Harris's, on Nottoway river (30 miles) on Friday, and there meet the post rider from Warrenton: and having exchanged mails, they will severally set out on their return, in time to arrive at Petersburg by eleven in the forenoon of Saturday, and at Warrenton by three in the afternoon.
On Cross-Roads.
In South-Carolina.
89. From Camden, by Stateburg to Charleston. The mail to leave Camden on Wednesday at noon, and arrive at Charleston the next Friday by ten o'clock in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Charleston every Saturday, by five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Camden the next day by eight in the evening.
NOTE. These two next preceding mails (No. 88 and 89) are to be comprehended in one contract.
In North-Carolina.
90. From Halifax by Hick's Ford, on Meherrin river, to Charles Harris's on Nottoway river: By estimate 54 miles.
To leave Halifax every Friday at four o'clock in the morning, and arrive at C. Harris's by four in the afternoon and having exchanged mails with the Postrider from Petersburg, return to Halifax on Saturday, by three in the afternoon.
91. From Halifax, by Princeton, Murfreesborough, Winton on Chowan River, the bridge on Bennet's creek, to R. Mitchell's, on the post-road from Suffolk to Edenton, and thence to Edenton: by estimate, 105 miles.
To leave Halifax every Monday, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Edenton the next Wednesday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Edenton on Thursday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Halifax by the next Monday noon.
92. From Suffolk (in Virginia) to Edenton, Plymouth, and Washington, in North-Carolina.
To leave Suffolk every Monday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, arrive at Edenton on Tuesday by eleven in the forenoon, and at Plymouth by six in the evening, and at Washington, on Wednesday by five in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Washington on Thursday morning by six, arrive at Edenton, by noon, on Friday, and at Suffolk, on Saturday afternoon, by five.
93. From Halifax, by Blountville, Wiliamston, and Dailey's, to Plymouth; and from Plymouth to Windsor: once in two weeks.
To leave Halifax every other Saturday, by five o'clock in the afternoon; arrive at Plymouth the next Tuesday evening; and at Windsor the next day by ten in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Windsor the same day, at two o'clock in the afternoon, arrive at Plymouth in the evening, and at Halifax, by noon, on Saturday, two weeks after the departure from thence.
94. From Halifax, by Tarborough and Greenville to Washington.
To leave Halifax every Monday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Washington, on Tuesday afternoon, by five. Returning , to leave Washington at six o'clock on Wednesday morning, and arrive at Halifax, on Thursday evening, by seven.
95. From Newbern to Washington.
To leave Newbern, every Wednesday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Washington by six in the evening. Leave Washington the next morning at six o'clock, and return to Newbern by six in the evening.
96. From Newbern to Wilmington, once in two weeks. To leave Newbern every other Friday, at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Wilmington in the evening of the next day, or on Sunday morning by nine o'clock. Returning , leave Wilmington the next Monday morning, by five o'clock, and arrive at Newbern, in the evening of the next day, by seven o'clock.
97. From Newbern, by Kinston Wayneborough, and Smithfield, to Raleigh, once in two weeks. The distance estimated at 149 miles.
To leave Newbern every other Monday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Raleigh the next Wednesday, by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Raleigh the next morning, at seven o'clock, and arrive at Newbern the next Saturday by seven in the evening.
98. From Tarboro', by Nash Courthouse, to Lewisburg.
To leave Tarboro' every Thursday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Lewisburg the next day, by ten in the forenoon. Returning , leave Lewisburg the same day, at two in the afternoon, and arrive at Tarboro', on Saturday evening, by six.
99. From Raleigh, by Chapel-hill, to Hillsborough, and from Chapel-hill to Chatham Courthouse.
To leave Raleigh every Thursday morning, at six o'clock, reach Chapel-hill by noon, and Hillsborough by four in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Hillsborough on Friday morning at nine o'clock, reach Chapel-hill by noon, and Chatham Courthouse by five in the evening. Leave Chatham Courthouse on Saturday morning at six o'clock, reach Chapel-hill by ten, and Raleigh by six in the evening.
100. From Halifax, by Warrenton, Hillsborough, Martinville, and Salem, to Salisbury, once in two weeks. The distance estimated at 211 miles. To leave Halifax every other Monday, by five o'clock in the morning; arrive at Hillsborough on Wednesday morning by nine; at Salem on Thursday, by five in the afternoon; and at Salisbury on Friday, by three in the afternoon. Returning , leave Salisbury on Saturday morning by nine, arrive at Salem by six in the evening, at Hillsborough, the next Monday by six in the evening, and at Halifax, the next Thursday evening by five.
101. From Hillsborough, by Person Courthouse, Caswell Courthouse, and Rockingham Courthouse, to Germanton, by estimate 103 miles, and thence to Bethania, 10 miles, once in two weeks. To leave Hillsborough every other Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, arrive at Germanton the next Saturday, by three in the afternoon, and at Bethania by six. Returning , to leave Bethania the next day, at four in the afternoon, and arrive at Germanton by six. Leave Germanton on Monday morning at six o'clock, and arrive at Hillsborough the next Wednesday, by five in the afternoon.
102. From Salisbury, by Cabarrus Courthouse, to Charlotte. To return by Iredell Courthouse to Salisbury: making, by estimate, a circuit of 94 miles, once in two weeks. To leave Salisbury every other Monday, at six o'clock in the morning, and return to Salisbury the next Wednesday evening, or by noon on Thursday; waiting at each post-town or place on the route, at least two hours, unless sooner discharged by the postmasters.
103. From Salisbury to Fayetteville, once in two weeks, to go by the following routes alternately. By Montgomery, Anson, and Richmond Courthouses, to Fayetteville; and by Randolph and Moore Courthouses to Fayetteville; always returning, by the contrary route to Salisbury: making, by estimate, a circuit of 264 miles. To leave Salisbury every other Monday morning, at 6 o'clock, and return thither the next Wednesday fortnight, by six in the evening; waiting at each post-town or place on the route, at least two hours, and at Fayetteville, at least six hours, unless sooner discharged by the postmasters.
104. From Fayetteville to Wilmington; the mail to go alternately by Elizabeth-town to Wilmington; and by S. M.pton Courthouse, the Cross-Roads near Duplin Courthouse, and South Washington, to Wilmington; always returning the contrary way. To leave Fayetteville every Monday at noon, and arrive at Wilmington the next Wednesday by six in the evening; and leaving Wilmington on Thursday at noon, return to Fayetteville the next Saturday, by six in the evening.
105. From Edenton, by Hertford, Nixon, Sawyer's Ferry, in Camden county, to Indian town in Currituck county, once in two weeks.
To leave Edenton every other Tuesday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Indian town on Wednesday evening:—leave Indian town on Thursday morning, and arrive at Edenton on Friday by noon.
In North Carolina and South Carolina.
106. From Salem, by Bethania, Hurlville, Rockford, Wilkes, Morganton, and Lincolnton, in North-Carolina, to Pinckney Courthouse in South Carolina, once in two weeks. The estimated distance 215 miles. To leave Salem every other Friday, at six o'clock in the morning, arrive at Morganton the next Monday evening by five, and at Pinckney Courthouse the next Friday evening by five. Returning , leave Pinckney Courthouse on Saturday morning at six o'clock, and return to Salem the next Thursday by five in the afternoon.
N. B. Proposals for carrying this mail, No. 106, from Salem to Morganton and Pinckney Courthouse, will be received by Col. Joseph McDowell at or near Morganton, until the 26th day of August next.
In South Carolina.
107. From Cheraw Courthouse to Georgetown. By estimate, 90 miles.
The mail to leave Cheraw Courthouse every Wednesday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Georgetown the next Friday forenoon by ten. Returning , to leave Georgetown on Saturday, at six in the morning, and arrive at Cheraw Courthouse the next Monday evening by five.
108. From Charleston to Savannah, going by Coosawatchy, to Siler's Ferry, on Savannah river, and thence to the post-road from Augusta to Savannah. By estimate, 137 miles.
To leave Charleston every Saturday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Savannah the next Tuesday morning by nine. Leave Savannah the same day, at two in the afternoon, and return to Charleston the next Friday, by five in the afternoon.
109. From Coosawatchy to Beaufort. By estimate, 33 miles. To leave Coosawatchy every Monday morning, at six o'clock (taking the mail from Charleston, and arrive at Beaufort in the evening. Leave Beaufort on Tuesday or Wednesday, and arrive Coosawatchy by the time the mail arrives there from Savannah.
110. From Columbia, by Orangeburg, to Charleston. By estimate 115 miles.
To leave Columbia every Thursday, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Charleston the next Saturday by six in the evening. Leave Charleston the next Monday at one in the afternoon, and return to Columbia the next Wednesday by six in the evening.
111. From Columbia, by Winnsborough, Chester Courthouse, Pinckney Courthouse, and Spartan Courthouse, to Greenville Courthouse. By estimate, 145 miles.
To leave Columbia every other Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, arrive at Pinckney Courthouse the next day by six in the evening, and at Greenville Courthouse the next Sunday by noon. Leave Greenville Courthouse on Monday morning at six, and return to Columbia the next Thursday by noon.
112. From Columbia, by Newbury Courthouse, Laurens Courthouse, Greerville Courthouse, and Washington Courthouse, to Pendleton Courthouse. By estimate, 143 miles.
To leave Columbia every other Thursday, at seven o'clock in the morning, arrive at Greenville Courthouse on Saturday evening, leave it the next day, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Pendleton Courthouse in the evening. Returning , to leave Pendleton Courthouse the next Monday morning at six o'clock, reach Greerville by noon, and Columbia the next Wednesday by six in the evening.
113. From Edgefield Courthouse to Cambridge, and thence by Abbeville Courthouse and Pendleton Courthouse, to Hatterson's Ford on Toogaloo river, and thence to Franklin Courthouse, in Georgia: by estimate 119 miles.
To leave Edgefield Courthouse every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Pendleton Courthouse the next Monday by noon:—leave it at two in the afternoon, and arrive at Franklin Courthouse the next day by ten in the forenoon. Returning , leave Franklin Courthouse on Tuesday, at two in the afternoon, and return to Edgefield Courthouse the next Friday, by six in the evening.
On the Main Line, in Georgia.
114. From Augusta, by Waynesborough, to Savannah: by estimate 132 miles.
The mail to leave Augusta every Friday afternoon, at one o'clock, and arrive at Savannah the next Sunday evening by six. Returning , to leave Savannah every Tuesday morning by six o'clock, and arrive at Augusta the next Thursday evening by six.
115. From Savannah, by Newport-bridge and St. Savilla, to St. Mary's: once in two weeks: the distance estimated at 129 miles.
The mail to leave Savannah every other Monday, at seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at St. Mary's the next Thursday by noon. Returning , leave St. Mary's on Friday morning, by five o'clock, and arrive at Savannah the next Monday, by five in the evening.
NOTE. Proposals for carrying this mail will be received by the Postmaster at Savannah, until the last day of August next inclusive.
On the Cross-Roads in Georgia.
116. From Augusta to Washington and Greenborough, and thence round by the great Falls of Ogechee, and Georgetown, to Augusta, making, by estimate, a circuit of 165 miles; once in two weeks.
The mail to leave Augusta every other Saturday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Washington the next morning by nine, and proceeding on the circuit, arrive at Augusta the next Wednesday evening, or by Thursday noon; waiting at every post-town or place, on the route, at least two hours, unless sooner discharged by the Postmasters.
117. From Washington, by Peterborough and Elberton, to Franklin Courthouse: by estimate 60 miles; once in two weeks.
The mail to leave Washington every other Sunday, after the arrival of the mail from Augusta, and arrive at Franklin Courthouse the next Monday, by five in the evening. Returning , to leave Franklin Courthouse on Tuesday, at noon, and arrive at Washington on Wednesday evening.
NOTE. Proposals for carrying the mails, No 113, 114, 116, and 117, will be received by Mr. WILLIAM UKQUHART, Postmaster, in Augusta, until the last day of August next inclusive.
NOTE. 1. If the general arrangement of the public mails should require any alteration of the times of arrival and departure before mentioned, it is to be made accordingly, either before the execution, or at any time during the continuance of the contract; and if such alteration should necessarily increase the expense of carrying any mail, a reasonable allowance will be made to the contractor.
2. A convenient time, which, in some cases, may be ten minutes, and never exceed half an hour, for opening and closing a mail, is to be allowed at each post-office, at which the times of arrival and departure are not herein specified.
3. For every hour's delay, (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor is to forfeit one dollar: And if the delay continue until the hour of departure of any other depending mail, whereby the mails defined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of ten dollars shall be incurred; and if such loss happen to the Augusta or Savannah mail, this forfeiture shall be increased to fifteen dollars; and if to the Charleston mail, it shall be increased to twenty dollars; and if it be to the great southern mail, due every Saturday at Peterburgh, in Virginia, it shall be increased to thirty dollars.
4. News-papers, as well as letters, are to be sent in the mails; and if any contractor would desire to carry news-papers other than those in his mail, he must state in his proposals, the respective sums for which he will carry it with and without the emoluments which may arise from such separate carriage of news-papers.
5. The contracts for the mails on the main post road, from Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, to Savannah, in Georgia, and from Camden to Charleston, to be in operation the first week in October next, and to continue in force until the first day of October, 1796. The contracts for all the other mails herein mentioned, to be in operation the first week in October next, and to continue in force until the first day of January, 1796.
6. Also the precise times of arrival and departure are generally fixed in this advertisement, yet, in some cases, they may be altered to suit the convenience of the contractors. Persons offering proposals, and desiring such alterations, will state them, and the difference they will make in the terms of their contracts. But when either the contracts shall have fixed the times of arrival and departure, or experiment shall have proved those most convenient, those times are afterwards to be regularly attended to, unless changed agreeably to the provision in the first note.