Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-05-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 107 of Vol. VII.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1795.
[Whole No. 830.]
For SALE, FREIGHT, or CHARTER, The Brigantine
POMONA,
Built in the best manner last Autumn at Kensington, of LIVE OAK & RED CEDAR , is in complete order, and may be sent to sea without any expense (provisions excepted)—She carries 1400 barrels, has handsome accommodations for Passengers, and may be seen at Hamilton's wharf.
For terms apply to EDWARD DUNANT, No. 35 Union Street.
May 5
TO BE SOLD, The Schooner
ELIZABETH,
PHILIP RITTER Master, (Just arrived from St. Martins) NOW lying at John Wilcocks' wharf; burthen about 73 tons, built in Virginia; her timbers of oak and mulberry; has only made two voyages to the West-Indies; she is well found, and fails fast. Apply to
Emanuel Walker,
WHO HAS FOR SALE, Now landing from on board said vessel, 25 Hhds. Mucovado SUGAR, 25 Barrels do. May 4.
For SALE or CHARTER, THE SLOOP
ABBY
OBADIAH DOANE, Master, Burthen about 900 barrels. For terms apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & SON. Who have now landing from on board said Sloop, MALAGA WINE, in Quarter Casks, PRIME BEEF, SPERMACETI CANDLES, and WHALE OIL. April 28.
For PORTLAND, Massachusetts.
From thence to CAPE NICHOLOLE, The Ship B E T S E Y, Pearson Freeman, Master. THIS ship is now getting a thorough repair at Mr. George Eyre's ship-yard, and will sail for Portland in about ten days; in about four or five days after her arrival there, she will sail for the Mole, she has uncommon accommodations for passengers, a number of them may be received either here or by applying to the Subscriber, or at Portland, by applying to Wm. Cobb Esquire, or to the Captain.
LOUIS OSMONT.
April 28.
For Hamburgh, THE SHIP
S T A R,
JOHN VANNEMAN, Master. NOW lying at Walnut Street wharf, and will sail early in next month, having part of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to
Thomas & John Ketland,
Who have for Sale, received per the above vessel, Duck, Russia, Ravens and Hollands, Lead, English and German in bars, Anchors, from 8 to 14 cwt. Tin, in boxes, Bagging, No's. 5, 6, 8, 11, &c. Sheetings, white and brown, Hollands, Plaited Royales, Diaper. Steel, Frying Pans, Mill Saws, Cables, Junk, Window Glass 10 by 12, & 9 by 11.
ALSO ON HAND, A few pipes bell Holland Gin, Do. London particular Madeira Wine, Claret in cases, of superior quality, Sheathing Paper, and an assortment of Glass Ware, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, Glasses, &c. &c. plain, flowered and cut. Cheese, double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers. March 19
Wanted to Purchase A SHIP or BRIG
Of about 1200 or 1500 Barrels Burthen. also To Charter A SHIP or BRIG of the Burthen of 1500 to 2000 Barrels to load at Norfolk for the West Indies. Apply to GEORGE SIBBALD, No 18 Penn Street. April 27.
For Petersburg, Virginia, (To sail in a few days,) THE BRIG
COLUMBIA,
JOSIAH OBEAR, Master. Freight will be taken on moderate terms, by applying to the Captain on board at Chestnut-Street wharf, or to Joseph Anthony & Son. May 2.
NOW LANDING, For sale by the Subscriber, from the ship Theresa , from St. Marks,
15 hhds. & 3 tierces SUGAR And 1200 lbs. St. Domingo Indigo, From the Brigantine Sally , from Jamaica, 200 Bags PIMENTO,
They have also on hand, 150 gr. casks of rich Mountain Wine, Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads, Brimsstone in roll and cake, An invoice of Saddles and Harness, New Castle Crown Glass 8 by 10 Liquorice Ball in boxes of 2 cwt. each, One 12 inch new Cable, 150 crates of Que n Ware assorted And 251 pieces of Mahogany. Philip Nicklin & Co. March 16
Wanted Immediately.
2 Smiths, a good fireman and White Smith, good encouragement will be given. Apply No 162 or 74 Market Street. Philad. Feb. 28, 1795. N. B. Boarding and Lodging free.
SALT.
Best Cadiz Salt, Just landing from on board the Brig Trial , or sale at Messrs Witting and Francis's wharf by
Levinus Clarkson.
March 11.
JUST IMPORTED,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his Store, No. 18, Penn Street, 50,000 lb.
St. Domingo Coffee,
5 hhds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 boxes Havana Do. 2 bbls. Do Do 1965 Spanish Hides, entitled to the Draw-back. Geo. Sibbald. April 7
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jesse & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhds. and quarter casks
LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Souchong and Congo TEAS, in quarter Casks.
A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft-shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. May 2
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED
[Price 25 Cents]
THIRTEEN LETTERS,
On Democratic Societies;
By GERMANICUS.
Sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41 Second Street, John Ormrod 41 Chestnut Street, Benjamin Davies 68 High Street and by the Editor, 119 Chestnut Street. April 19.
American Landscapes.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA
TWENTY-FOUR
VIEWS.
Selected from the most striking and interesting Prospects in the United States; each of which VIEWS will be accompanied with a descriptive account of its Local, Historical, and other Incidental Peculiarities. By G. I. PARKYNS, Author of the "Mosaic Remains and Ancient Castles in Great Britain."
CONDITIONS.
I. That the work shall be published by Subscription; and that each Subscriber shall engage to take the whole set of Views, and shall pay for each engraving, if black or brown, 2 Dollars; and if coloured 5 Dollars. II. That the dimensions of each engraving shall be 24 by 17 inches, executed in aquatinta, and published upon paper of a superior quality. The publication to commence immediately; and one engraving to be delivered to the Subscribers, on the first Monday of each succeeding month, until the proposed series shall be finally completed. III. That with the last View of the series, shall be delivered an engraved title-page; an elegant characteristic vignette; a map of the route, connected with the prospects exhibited in the course of the Work; and an Alphabetical list of the Subscribers.
Subscriptions are received by Mr. Harrion, at his Print-shop, Maiden Lane, New-York by Mr. Carey, Book-seller, No. 118, Market Street, Philadelphia, and by all the principal Booksellers in the United States. February 28.
110,000 weight of
Green Coffee,
In 87 hhds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the draw-back, stored on Messrs Witting & Francis's wharf.
Bourdeaux Brandy,
30 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira WINES, in hhds. pipes, and quarter casks,
Malaga Do. in quarter casks,
Antigua and other RUM in hhds.
St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality,
St. Marks MOLASSES,
Hylon TEA,
Jamaica SPIRITS,
Holland GIN, in pipes,
LOAF SUGAR, in hhds.
PEPPER, &c. &c.
Levinus Clarkson,
No. 216, South Water Street.
D c. 4
The highest price
In Cash, will be given for
EMPTY BOTTLES,
A preference will be given to Claret Bottles.
Apply at
No. 187, South Third Street.
April 10
EXHIBITION.
THE Society of the Columbian or American Academy of Painting, &c. inform the public in general, and Artists in particular, that an Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, Architecture, Modelling, Drawing and Engraving, will commence on Monday the eighteenth day of May next, and continue open every day, Sunday's excepted, during the space of six weeks. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who may favor the Exhibition with their performances, are requested to send them, framed, from the 11th to the 13th of May inclusive, to the Senate Chamber in the State House, (which has been kindly granted for the purpose) in order for arrangement. Original Paintings, Drawings, &c. only, can be admitted, which have never appeared in any Exhibition in the United States, and which may be judged fit for the public eye.
Exhibitors are requested to send Descriptions of their Works, together with their Names and places of abode, for insertion in the Catalogue. Those who may wish to conceal their Names, shall be termed "Honoraria Exhibitors."
All possible care shall be taken of every piece of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Modelling, Drawing and Engraving; and at the conclusion of the Exhibition, be delivered to persons duly authorized to receive them.
The Society being much occupied in preparing for the Exhibition, and the Evening shortened, the Academy of Drawing from living Figures is closed. Due notice shall be given of its opening the next Season.
By Order,
SAMUEL LEWIS, Secretary pro tem.
Philosophical Hall, April 29th, 1795.
N. B. A stated meeting of the Society will be on Monday next the 4th of May, at 7 o'clock in the Evening.
April 30. d13M.
Jamaica Rum.
A CHOICE PARCEL,
Will be landed to-morrow morning, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf.
Also at South Street Wharf,
The CARGO of Schooner INDUSTRY, Captain Elton, from JAMAICA
COFFEE,
In Hogsheads & Barrels,
Pimento in Bags,
FOR SALE BY
Peter Blight.
March 26
ON MONDAY
Will be landed on Walnut-Street Wharf,
the Cargo of the Brig Iphigenia, Captain Thompson, from Bourdeaux,
Consisting of
Sixty Pipes choice Cognac Brandy
Thirty Nine Tons
Twenty Hhds. Bottled } CLARET.
Ninety Three Casks
For Sale By
George Meade.
WHO HAS ALSO FOR SALE,
35 Pipes of
Bill of Exchange Madeira Wine.
May 2, 1795. d10t.
Just Published,
And to be sold by Mr. Ormrod, No. 41,
Chestnut Street, Mr. Dobson, 41, Second
Street, Mr. Davies, 68, High Street, and
by the Editor, 119, Chestnut Street,
An ALPHABETICAL LIST
OF THE
DUTIES
Payable by Law, on all Goods, Wares & Merchandise imported into the United States after the last day of March, 1795.—Price 1-8th of a Dollar.
March 19
THE CARGO
Of the brig Dolphin , Capt. Stutton, from
Jamaica, will be landed on Monday
morning, at South-Street wharf,
Consisting of
High proof Rum, & Sugar.
FOR SALE BY
Peter Blight.
May 2, 1795. d2w.
IMPORTED,
In the Ship MANCHESTER , Capt. Cox, just arrived from Liverpool, and for Sale (by the package) by the Subscriber, upon very reasonable terms, the following
GOODS, judiciously assorted, and of the most fashionable patterns, viz.
PRINTED Calicoes, purple, dark and light chintz, &c.
Mouselinet and Dimities, a variety of elegant patterns, white and coloured.
Quiltings, white and printed.
Nankins, striped, clouded, twilled, and silk striped.
Thicksets and Corduroys, twilled and plain fancy do. and do. do. do.
Velvets and Velveteens
1-2 yard and 1-2 ell pillows and janets
Callimeres, mixt, plain and printed, common fine and superfine
Broad and narrow cloths, first and second quality
Figured cloths
Beaverets, silk beaverets
Elastics Orleans and Brunswick stripes
Calimancoes, ribbed and plain
Prunel and Calimanco baftings
Muffins, plain, checked, striped, tamboured and book
Muffin handkerchiefs, plain and coloured borders
A few boxes of youth's, girl's, men's and women's hats, well assorted
A small assortment of silk and cotton hose
Do. do. fewing silks
JOSIAH ROBERTS, No. 62 South Second Street.
May 2
A School for Eloquence.
THE Subscriber respectfully solicits the patronage of the public, for the commencement of a SCHOOL, on the evenings of Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 5 to 8 o'clock, for young Gentlemen whose parents may wish to have them instructed in ORATORY, as an agreeable relaxation after the more useful studies of the day. It is a fact well known, that very many who have had the advantage of a good education, have not acquired, through life, the most approved and elegant mode of public delivery, the pleasure and advantage of which must be strongly felt by every one of true judgment. The Subscriber has, from early life, been intimately acquainted with some of the first literary characters, and has paid strict attention to Garrick, Sheridan, and the best Orators of the age; he trusts, therefore, that he will be found capable of instructing his pupils in the best manner of reading and reciting. As soon as a dozen are engaged to excite the Seeds of Emulation, the School will be opened by the public's humble servant, John Des Moulin.
A public day of Speaking, once a quarter, for the inspection of parents and friends. Private Instructions given any hour in the day. Those favouring J. D. M. with their address at No. 83, S. Fourth Street, shall be immediately waited on, and the terms will then be settled agreeable to their inclinations. 4t.
NOTICE.
A stated monthly meeting of the Philadelphia Society for the Information and Assistance of Persons Emigrating from Foreign Countries, will be held at the College, in Fourth Street, at eight o'clock, on Wednesday evening, the sixth of May. WM. TURNER, Secretary.
Members Elected the first instant:
Mr. BECKET, Philadelphia.
Mr. BART. CONNOLLY, ditto.
This Day is published,
And for sale by William Young, No. 52,
South Second Street, J. Ormrod, at the old
Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut Street,
and the Editor of this Gazette,
[Price 18 Cents.]
A SERMON,
Delivered in the Second Presbyterian
Church, in the City of Philadelphia, on the
19th of February, 1795, being the day of
General Thanksgiving throughout the Unit
States. By ASHBEL GREEN, D. D.
One of the Pastors of the aforesaid Church.
March 18

motives of my conduct to you, here they are: I love sincerely my country; all I wish is its triumph, prosperity and glory; I would never have lifted my arms against her, had not the infamous Robespierre, who sullied the republic with crimes and massacres, designated me as one of his victims. The monster is no more; justice has retaken its empire; to-day our country sends a call to all her children; she pardons them all; she believes them rather deluded than guilty; she wishes to embrace us and draw closer the sacred ties of fraternity which ought to unite all Frenchmen. At her voice, I hasten to her arms, and leave for ever those ungrateful and perverted beings who may still further entertain the criminal design of rending the bowels of that tender mother. Honour and reason commands it; my conscience dictates it; the love of my fellow creatures makes it a sacred duty, and I obey.
Unhappy companions of my former disasters, why should you now reject the blessings of peace which are offered to you? What can be the motives of such obstinacy? What is your hope? I shall discuss them with you, unfold useful truths, and prove that my heart continues to love you as my brethren; I will show you the brink of the precipice; you shall measure with me the depth of the abyss which is opening beneath your feet; I will snatch you out of the arms of death in order to restore you to happiness; I will at least contribute my share to the peace and prosperity of my country.
I shall not distinguish among you neither chiefs nor soldiers, the law ensures pardon to every one of you, I address all.
Does there exist in your hands a single man, who, instructed by experience, wished to recommence now the unfortunate war you have undertaken? Certainly not! There cannot exist a man so cruelly lavish of the blood of his fellow-citizens; the disasters which have accompanied your warfare, are too heavy; will you fill the measure of your miseries at the moment you are offered the means of repairing them?
Should you fear, that the amnesty which is offered to you be not sincere? Alas! do not entertain a single doubt on that subject; cast your eyes on the present situation of France; see humanity and justice triumph; see the scoundrels overthrown—Robespierre & Carrier, their abettors and hangmen, crushed under the arm of the law; see the numerous victims, whom those monsters had packed up in dungeons, restored to liberty; see the whole French nation offering their fraternal arms to you, and receive with the purest sentiments of cordiality all those who rejoin the great family of freemen; examine well the representatives who offer you peace; they entered the Convention by your own suffrages, a thousand times they have braved the dagger of the factions in defending your rights, in endeavoring to save the wrecks of the unhappy country which gave them birth.
Should you still rely on the impotent efforts of the kings confederated against the republic, who are driven from all their strong holds, and fly on all sides before the standard of liberty, examine their conduct towards you, have they ever furnished you the least succors? On the contrary, they have basely sacrificed you by allowing the garrisons of Mayence and Valenciennes to return to France in order to destroy you: Alas! do not doubt a single moment, but believe that the infamous machiavilism which rules over their cabinets has nothing more at heart than to destroy France, by France herself. If the minister of George could but see the two last Frenchmen expiring under the poignards of discord which he continually sharpens, then his atrocious soul would exult in viewing that cruel scene the triumph of his infamy.
Can you imagine that you serve the cause of Heaven? Why outrage the divinity in such a manner? Does the master of our destinies want your feeble arm to execute his decrees? The God who recommends you to love even your enemies, should he require you to be the hangmen of your brethren? Has he commanded you to watch over your wives and children, that you should draw on them fire and famine and death? This God of peace, does he delight in bloodshed; does not he wield his thunderbolts against the murderer? Ah! if there exist still among you wretches perfidious enough to endeavor misleading you on that point, they certainly shall not succeed. You will remember, that they have already deceived you in many things; you will remember that the same men have wilfully deluded you to kneel down under the benedictions of the self-created bishop of Agra, who had never been invested with the episcopal dignity, who
but was a profligate priest, a vile curfer and swearer, disguised as a national general when he fell in your hands at Thouars; and who in the midst of you, exulting over your misery, by his debauches, twined himself a crown of crimes and public scandal. You will remember, that at the time when an inexorable conqueror ravaged your country, those very same men, who had not even a title, and were of no quality, submitted you again in the name of the king to the paying of tythes. You will remember, that the very day they obliged you to swear at Avranches, that you would never abandon your chiefs, they deserted with the riches of the army, and set out for England. All these facts are in fresh remembrance; I leave it to you to appreciate them.
What motive remains now to keep you wavering? Should you listen to the ridiculous hope of resisting all France declared against you? Alas! don't trust on vain chimeras, the time of your successes is over.
You will no longer have to combat Generals without talents, and interested in prolonging the unhappy war. The thunder of the nation is now directed by a General [Cancaux, who was destituted for being a ci-devant noble] whom you never could conquer; this warrior as humane as he is intrepid, lifts up with one hand the triumphant sword, and offers, with the other, the olive branch; his efforts will be powerfully seconded by well disciplined soldiers, long inured to warfare, who solely combat for the glory of their country, are used to overthrow and disarm their enemies, without even touching the booty they may be loaded with.
Peace or Death; these are offered to your choice: don't waver; the time is precious; decide; the thunder is gathering over your heads; it will soon break out in lightning. The bosom of your country is still open, it is the only asylum, where you can escape certain destruction. O deluded Frenchmen, friends, dear to me beyond all expression; should I only have escaped the imminent dangers and misfortunes which I partook with you during 18 months in order to be a witness of your entire annihilation, and shed tears on your tombs to the last moment of my life. Great God if such be my fate, I have lived too long. If on the contrary, I am to perceive peace and prosperity return to my country, and contribute in calling you back to the republic, the Lord allow my foul the means to support such a felicity.
BRECHARD.
The above proclamation was on the 17th of February distributed among the insurgents, and on the 20th Feb. which was the last day of truce, and the eve of a general attack on the part of the republicans, the final conditions proposed by the representatives of the French people were signed. The return of the royalist army to the great family of freemen doubled the forces of the republic, by allying with her an enemy much more formidable and dangerous than the united armies of England, Spain and Sardinia, than all the impotent efforts of three kings and as many nations of submissive slaves.
The above mentioned bishop of Agra Prince Talmont, and many other chiefs of the royalists, were taken prisoners during the transmigration of the Brigands from La Vendee to the coast of Port Malo, and guillotined in the beginning of 1794.
AUTHENTIC.
TRANSLATION. Extract from the Register of the Decrees of the Committee of Public Safety, of the National Convention. THE Committee of Public Safety, considering, that the 23d article of the Treaty of Commerce, between France and the United States of America, of the 6th of February, 1778, stipulates formally.
1st. That the French and Americans may navigate in full security with their vessels without any exception being made on account of the proprietors of the merchandise laden in those vessels, from whatsoever port they come; and although the power for which they are destined, is, or may be an enemy to the contracting nations: That they may in like manner navigate in full security with their vessels, and merchandise, and frequent the places, forts and harbours of powers, enemies of the two contracting nations, or of one of them, and carry on commerce, not only from an enemy's to a neutral port, but also from one enemy's port to another.
2d. That free vessels shall make free goods; and every thing that shall be found on board of vessels belonging to the citizens of one of the contracting nations shall be judged free, if even the lading should belong in whole or in part to the enemies of either, contraband articles being always excepted.
3d. That this same freedom shall be extended to the persons who may be on board of the free vessels, should they even be enemies of one of the two contracting nations; and that consequently these persons cannot be taken from on board of such vessels, unless they be military characters, and actually in the service of the enemy; considering that the crimes of England, have given to the war of despotism against liberty, a character of injustice and atrocity unexampled in history, the National Convention, found itself obliged, in using the right of reprisal, to decree on the 9th of May, 1793, that vessels of war and French privateers should arrest and conduct into the ports of the Republic the neutral vessels which should be found laden in whole or in part, either with produce belonging to neutral nations, and destined for enemies ports, or with merchandise the property of enemies; but that soon after, on the 1st of July, 1793, the National Convention hastened to re-establish in all their vigor, the dispositions above recited, of the treaty of the 6th of Feb. 1778! that in fact it has been revoked by that of the 27th of the same month, so far as relates to the produce and merchandise belonging to the enemy powers; that thus it remains free for produce and merchandise, the property of neutral nations with regard to which the French government have not to blush for having delayed to shew its justice and loyalty, until the Cabinet of London revoked as they have done, a considerable time after the order issued by them during the preceding year for seizing every neutral vessel carrying produce or merchandise of neutral nations to France.
Considering that since and notwithstanding the association with which that cabinet continues daily to insult the rights of nations, and to violate the neutrality of non-belligerent powers in causing to be seized their vessels laden with merchandise destined for France, the National Convention enjoined by the 7th article of the law of the 13th of this month all the agents of the republic, all the commanders of the armed forces, and all officers civil and military, to cause to be respected and observed, in every particular, the treaties uniting France to the neutral powers of the ancient continent, and to the United States; that by the same article, an infringement of those treaties is forbidden, and that all acts which may be contrary thereto, are annulled.
Considering that it is of importance to make known to the world this grand act of loyalty and justice, and specially to do away every pretext which malevolence might employ either for obfuscating and retarding its effects or perverting the same to the prejudice of the republic—it is decreed.
Art. 1. The colonial and marine commissioners shall notify, without delay, at the commandments of the naval armies, divisions, squadrons, fleets, or vessels, of the article of the law of the 13th of this month, cited above; and info in them in consequence, that they must regard as null and void any order or decree of the king or of the committee of public safety, or of the committee of commerce and supplies, of the 25th of December, 1793, (13 Nov.) which authorized the seizure of merchandise belonging to the enemy powers, until they should have declared free and not seizable the French merchandise laden on board of neutral vessels.
Art. 2. Merchandise, even of neutral nations, denominating contraband, or prohibited, shall continue to be liable to seizure.
Art. 3. The articles comprised under the name of prohibited or contraband merchandise, are arms, instruments and warlike stores of whatsoever kind they may be; horses, and their harnesses; and all kinds of effects, produce or merchandise, destined for an enemy's port, actually besieged, blockaded, or invested.
Art. 4. The commissioners for exterior relation shall transmit the present decree to the agents of the Republic near the allied or neutral governments, with orders to communicate it to them.
Art. 5. The present decree shall be inserted in the Bulletin of the laws. The members
(Signed) Cambaceres, Merlin (of Doway) Pelet, Carnet, L. B. Guytar, Dubois Crance, Prieur (of the Moon) Marce.
Faithfully translated from the original by George Taylor, jun. Ch. Clerk Dep. of State.
April 23, 1795.
 For LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP MANCHESTER, John Cox, Master, A constant trader, built of cedar and live-oak, fails fast, has excellent accommodations for passengers, and will sail in about three weeks. For passage apply to Capt. Cox, or
Rundle & Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-Street Wharf.
Who have for Sale, OZNABRIGS & TICKLENBURGS, In Convenient Cales, for exportation, and entitled to Drawback.
Also 25 Hbds. Muscovado Sugar. May 6. 3tawtf.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, May 5.
Extract of a letter received by a gentleman of respectability, in this city, from his friend in St. Croix,
Dated St. Croix, April 17, 1795.
"Yesterday there arrived a ship, brig, and two Schooners, full of the inhabitants of St. Eustatia:—The French demanded that Island; we have also accounts that Grenada and St. Vincents are destroyed by the French and Negroes.—As soon as the French land in an island, they set the negroes free, and then the negroes cut throats, burn and destroy all before them. In St. Martin's, all that spoke the English tongue, were put to the sword on the 5th of April, (as here reported.) The negroes are growing very impetuous in this, as well as in all the rest of the West India Islands."
Extract of a letter from Rotterdam, dated the 9th of February, 1795, to a respectable House in this city.
"Since my last of the 19th December, we have experienced here a total change; This country is treated by the French like friends: we are to have a new constitution—and the Stadholder-ship is abolished. There will be no maximum; and no assignat accepted in commerce—we have every reason to be satisfied."
Yesterday morning the ship Cleopatra, Capt. Hayden, arrived here in 47 days from Havre de Grace. The Capt. informs that there is no news of consequence, except that the French continue victorious in Spain. Provisions are scarce and high at Havre de Grace—not a barrel of flour to be purchased.
We have seen Havre de Grace papers to March 10th, which contain little news except marine intelligence. But one article deserves notice as it throws light on the state of France.
The Printer of the COURIER of that town states that he has been enquired of, why he declines printing his Paper on Sunday (Dimanche.) He replies that since the Convention have granted freedom of religious worship, he chooses to keep the Christian Sabbath as formerly. He assigns as reasons that the human body will not sustain the fatigue of labouring nine days in ten, according to the new French Institution of decades; and that he prefers an adherence to their old established customs. He wishes not to see France distinguished in every respect from other countries.
[Mierva.]
The ship Cleopatra on her passage from Havre to this port, spoke the following vessels.
March 23. In lat. 48, 30, lon. 21, ship Thetis, Capt. Prince from Lisbon, bound to Havre.
April 12. In lat. 44, 30, long. 44, ship Caillie, Capt. Porter from Baltimore.
April 26. In lat. 42, long. 64 Brig Diana, Capt. Brown, from Charleston bound to Bilbao.
Upwards of 30 sail of American Vessels were lying at Havre.
ARRIVALS at this PORT.
Ship Cleopatra, Hayden, Havre-de-Grace Brig Pearl, Record, Petit Guave Schr. Nancy, Lattimore, N. Providence Regulator, Norfolk Liberty, Cury, Edenton Chastleton April 6.
Saturday arrived, brig John and Philip Bourdon, Havannah, with 100 French prisoners on board, no cargo. The following list of American vessels, lying at Havre, when the Cleopatra left there, the editor obtained from Capt. Hayden.
Passes names. Captain names. *Belonging to Laureus, Tho. White, Charlestown Hope, P'smouth N. H. Swan, Shubael Boffen, Nantucket Sanhoven, Sam. Crozie, Peterburg, V. Industry, Josh. Barnard, Boston Lucia, Jef. Wells, Boston Patty, Eaton, New-York Washington, Isaac Collins, Boston Hannah, Dan. Fowler, Boston Hannah, Edward Parsons, Gloucester Sally, Benj. Berry, Boston Henry, Uriah Greene, Boston Neptune, Nath. Curtis, Boston T. Johnson, Jas. Dawson, Wash. City Julius Cæsar, Nath. Sullivan, Boston Betsy, Tho. Hodgkins, Boston Aurora, Phi. Hudson, New-York Active, Ebenezer Jenny, Baltimore Sally, David Luffkin, Gloucester Union, S. Webster, Newburyport Felicity, John Wheelwright, Boston Prudence, John Hammel, Baltimore John & Jane, John Briant, Boston Commerce, Eph. Lumbard, Boston Atlantic, Henry Stocker, Baltimore Dolphin, Wm. Cunningham, Boston Sea Flower, Uriah Champlain, New-York Sally, Wm. Hudson, Philadelphia Nancy, Butler, New-York Moggy, Wm. Story, Baltimore Caira, Freeman, Boston Hamilton, Farrel, Alexandria
NEW-LONDON, April 29.
Arrived, brig George, G. Burr, 14 days from St. Croix.
Capt. Burr informs, that the French had taken possession of St. Martins; and that they had made a requisition of a monthly supply from St. Eustatia: the answer from that Island he had not learnt. He understood that the Islands of St. Lucia, St. Vincents, and Grenada, were wholly subdued. A fleet of 200 merchantmen, having on board 6000 troops under convoy of 4 ships of the line and 2 frigates, have arrived at Barbadoes; a considerable part of the fleet had separated and were daily arriving.
Troops had been dispatched to the invaded Islands, but it was apprehended they were too late to prevent their falling into the hands of the French.
Schooner Industry, Elias Williams, 18 days from Tobago, and 15 from St. Eustatia; left at Tobago, Schooner Fair Lady, Adams, belonging to Boston; Schooner Peggy, Minot, ship Thomas Wilson, Colett, brig Lucretia, Tilton, Portsmouth. Lat. 28, spoke brig Dispatch, of Baltimore—all well.
Capt. Williams says, most of the wealthy inhabitants of Statia, had left the Island with their property. Two British 64's and a 20 gun ship are at St. Eustatia, for the protection of the Island against the French.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
Pursuant to a Law of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, passed at the late Session, the Corporation of this City have passed an ordinance prohibiting the erection of wooden buildings in that part of the city east of Tenth Street, under a penalty of 500 dollars.
Married, on Saturday last, by the Rev. Bishop White, Dr. EDWARD CUTBUSH, to Miss ANN REYNOLDS, both of this City.
From the Aurora of this Morning. Mr. Bache,
In the Gazette of the United States of Monday last "All five nations were advised to learn of France to transfer their attachment from men to principles."
The Gazette of the United States of last evening contains five columns (to be sure they are extracted from the AURORA) of proofs, that principles are trampled under foot in the (French) convention, and that private animosities are the order of the day.
How are these inconsistencies to be reconciled?
* See the Democratic Toasts. † Credited in this Gazette. ** Translated for the Aurora."
PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN.
When Washington our Country's boast Became the universal toast— Every turn'd pale each anti's phiz, They swore their merits equal'd his. "Pop! cries the trio "Yem, Bill, Ben, Let's set up principles—not men. See what the people do in France— Round headless tru. ks of men they dance. "There, says our holy Robespierre By principles the state we steer, And with the purging guillotine Of men entirely sweep the scene— A fair example this to show What heres we Robespierres should do. While virtue, talents are in vogue, Mankind will call a rogue—a rogue; And we may rug and roll in vain To mount the Car and seize the rein." To principles then let's resort; Opinions are our strongest fort. Toe we can form to suit the times, And twist to justify all crimes.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. Brig Two Sifters, Clark, Jacmel 23 days Schooner Ketty and Maria Carlson New-York 5
Arrivals at the Port.
Ship Boston Packet, Davis, Liverpool Hibernia, Irwin, Havannah Brandywine Miller, Johnson Bourdeaux William Penn, London, 42 passengers 42 days Schooner Eliza, Arnold, Malaga Nancy, Post, Guadalupe Sloop Sincerity, Sullivan, Port au Pair Mercury Pike, Cape Francois In lat. 39, 29, and 30 fathoms water, the Harmony was boarded by L'Oiseau and Cleopatra British frigates who took out of her 32 passengers and 2 seamen—the rest of the passengers concealed themselves in the hold to avoid the same fate—the ship Harmony Moore, and the brig Wickham were to sail from Cork for Liverpool in 6 days after Captain Tinker.
JOHN MILLER, jun.
No. 8, Chestnut-Street, Has just received from New-York part of the Cargo of the Diana, from Calcutta, consisting of
Bandanno Handkerchiefs, Taffaties, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Calicoes,
HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE, Russia Sheeting, Fine Ticklenburgs, German Linens, India Muffles, Nankeens,
And a general assortment of
British Goods, Irish Linens, &c. May 6. d.l.d.

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Extract from the Critical Review , April 1791, p. 462.
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EXTRACT FROM THE CRITICAL REVIEW, JANUARY, 1794—page 12.
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Nov. 29 codif
Scheme of a Lottery,
Totals 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars Deducting 25 per Cent. from the Prizes— This Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 14,539 Prizes, and 23,461 Blanks, being about one and an half blanks to a prize.
THE Directors of the Society for establishing 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 drawing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York—Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew M'Connell and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard Howell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Dayton, 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.
S C H E M E.
  1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars is 20,000 1 20,000   2 Prizes of 10,000 Dollars is 20,000 2 20,000   5 Prizes of 5,000 Dollars is 25,000 5 25,000   10 Prizes of 2,000 Dollars is 20,000 10 20,000   20 Prizes of 1,000 Dollars is 20,000 20 20,000   100 Prizes of 500 Dollars is 50,000 100 50,000   300 Prizes of 200 Dollars is 60,000 300 60,000   1000 Prizes of 100 Dollars is 100,000 1000 100,000   2000 Prizes of 50 Dollars is 100,000 2000 100,000   5000 Prizes of 20 Dollars is 100,000 5000 100,000   8100 Prizes of 10 Dollars is 81,000 8100 81,000   14,539 Prizes. 262,000   23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000   Last drawn number, 2,000 
38,000 Tickets at 8 Dollars each is 266,000 The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superintendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Hardenberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them.
II. In order to secure the punctual payment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 40,000 dollars, with four sufficient securities, to perform their instructions, the substance of which is
 That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadelphia, to the credit of the Governor of the Society, and such of the Superintendents as five in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, or for the payment of the Prizes.  The Managers to take sufficient security for any Tickets they may trust, otherwise to be responsible for them.  To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Bank, abstracts of which shall be sent monthly, to the Governor of the Society. 
Paterson, January 1, 1794. On application to either of the above gentlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had.
SHERRY WINES, in
pipes and quarter casks, 4 years old; Spanish and Carolina Indigo; Mucavado Sugar, in hogheads and barrels; prime Boston Beef, in barrels and half barrels; Hylon and South-chong Teas; Ravens Duck; Ticklenburgs and 8 by 10 Window Glass, for sale by
Nalbro' & Jno. Frazier, No. 81 Walnut-Street. April 28, 1795. 21w4w
City of Washington. S C H E M E OF THE LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  1 A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 cash 38,000 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 10,000   2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 ditto 1,000 10,000   20 ditto 500 10,000   100 ditto 200 20,000   200 ditto 100 20,000   400 ditto 50 20,000   1,000 ditto 20 20,000   15,000 ditto 10 150,000   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 addition of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed will be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A complete PLAN of the whole of this important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient and modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the same may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET. .
* Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denton, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
In the Chancery of New Jersey.
April 14th, 1795. Present his Excellency Richard Howell, Chancellor.
Between Lydia Onderdonk, Complainant, and Henry Onderdonk, Defendant.
The Complainant in
this cause, having this day filed her bill of complaint, praying for certain causes therein set forth, to be divorced from her husband Henry Onderdonk, the above defendant, and having made due proof, that the said Henry hath, after the cause of complaint had arisen removed himself without the justification of this court, so that the process thereof cannot be served upon him, or if served he cannot be compelled to appear and answer or plead, and having thereupon prayed a hearing upon the facts charged in the said bill.
It is therefore ordered that a hearing be had on the facts charged in the said bill, accordingly on the first day of July next at the dwelling house of William Hay, landholder, in the city of Trenton, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, a copy of this order, having been first published in one of the public papers of this State, and in one of the public papers of the States of New York and Pennsylvania, or served on the said defendant for the space of two months at least, before the said day appointed for hearing.
Richard Howell.
To be Sold,
And Possession given immediately,
A
Two story brick Dwelling House
In Arch Street near Front Street, No. 23, sixteen and an half feet front, and the lot is 102 feet deep.
Enquire of
Isaac Snowden, South Second Street.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Revenue Office, April 24, 1795.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Office of the COMMISSIONER of the REVENUE for building
A LIGHT HOUSE
on the headland of Cape Hatteras on the coast of North Carolina, of the following materials, dimensions, and description.
The form is to be octagonal. The foundation is to be of stone, to be sunk thirteen feet below the bottom of the water table or the surface of the earth, and to be commenced of the diameter of twenty nine feet—From such commencement to the height of four feet the foundation is to be laid solidly and from thence to the bottom of the water table, the foundation wall is to be nine feet high and nine feet thick.
The diameter of the base from the bottom of the water table to the top thereof (where the octagonal pyramid is to commence) is to be twenty eight feet four inches and the wall is there to be seven feet thick. The wall of the octagonal pyramid is to be six feet thick at the base thereof, on the top of the water table.
The height of the building from the bottom of the water table, and from the surface of the earth, is to be ninety feet to the top of the stone work, under the floor of the lantern; where the diameter is to be sixteen and one half feet and the wall three feet thick. The whole of the walls is to be built of stone.
The water table is to be capping with sawed stone, at least eight inches wide and sloped at the top to turn off the water. The outside of the walls is to be faced with hewn or hammer dressed stone, having four windows in the north east and five windows in the south west. The sashes are to be hung with hinges, and each sash is to have twelve panes of glass, eight by ten inches.
On the top of the stone work is to be a framed tier of joists, beded therein, plank over with oak plank, extending two feet beyond the wall thereby forming an eave which is to be finished with a cornice, the whole having a descent from the centre sufficient to throw off the water, and to be covered with copper. A complete and sufficient iron lantern in the octagonal form is to rest thereon.
The eight corner pieces or flanchions of which, are to be built in the wall to the depth of ten feet. These flanchions to be nearly three inches square in the lower ten feet, and 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches above.
The lantern is to be ten feet and nine inches in diameter, it is also to be ten feet high from the floor to the bottom of the dome or roof and to have a dome or roof of five feet and nine inches in height. The whole space between the posts or upright pieces at the angles is to be occupied by the sashes, which are to be moulded on the inside and struck solid. Each sash is to have twenty eight panes of glass, fourteen by twelve inches. A part of the sash on the south west side is to be hung with hinges for a convenient door to go out on the platform. The rafters of the lantern are to be framed into an iron hoop, over which is to be a copper funnel, thro' which the smoke may pass into a large copper ventilator in the form of a man's head, capable of containing one hundred gallons.
This head is to be turned by a large vane so that the hole for venting the smoke, may be always to leeward. Eight dormant ventilators are to be fixed in the roof, a large curved air pipe is to be passed through the floor, and a close stove is to be provided and fixed in the lantern. There are to be eight pairs of stairs to ascend to the lantern, the entrance to which is to be by a trap door covered with copper. The building is to be furnished with two complete electrical conductors, or rods with points. The floors are to be laid with plank, of at least one inch and one half in thickness. The entrance to the light house is to be well secured by a strong door hung upon hinges with a strong lock and latch complete.
Also a frame house to be thirty four feet in front and sixteen feet deep with a cellar under it. The cellar walls to be eight inches thick and seven feet high.
The first floor of the house is to be eight feet, and the second, seven feet and six inches high. The floors are to be laid in whole lengths, nailed through. The stack of chimneys is to be finished with two plain fire places on each floor, one of them large for a kitchen. Two windows below, and three above in front and rear, each sash to have eighteen panes of glass ten by twelve inches. The doors are to be hung and furnished completely.
The ceilings and sides of the house are to be plastered with two coats; all the wood work inside and out is to be well painted and the whole to be finished in a plain decent manner.
An Oil vault is to be built twenty feet by twelve feet in the clear, arched over and covered with earth or sand over which a shed is to be built—It is to be furnished with nine strong Cedar Cisterns with covers, each capable of containing two hundred gallons.
The entrance to the vault is to be secured by a strong door. A well is to be sunk at a convenient distance, and furnished with a bucket and rope completely.
The builder to find and pay for all the materials, labor, workmanship, provisions and other objects of cost, charge or expence, for a sum to be agreed upon, and to execute the before described work and every part thereof in a good and workman-like manner. Convenient payments or advances, on security will be made.
April 27. m & th ff
TO BE SOLD,
A Lot, containing about 17 acres, on the Wiltshire road, 4 miles from the city, and directly opposite to the house of Mr. Isaac Wharton.
A Lot, containing 10 acres, in Ilington Lane, on fair road, near the estate of J. M. Moylan, Esq.
A Lot, containing 10 acres in Turner's Lane, on fair road, and directly opposite to the estate of Mr. Ternant.
Enquire of Joseph Redman, Woodstock, corner of Turner's Lane. April 6
A FEW COPIES of the celebrated Periplus are under the signature of M A N L I U S, May be had of John Ormerod, No. 41, Chesnut Street. Price—25 CENTS.
Treasury Department
Revenue Office, April 10, 1795.
PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the COMMISSIONER of the REVENUE, for building a
LIGHT HOUSE,
On Long Island, at Montauk Point in the County of Suffolk, and State of New York, of the following Materials, Dimensions and Description.
The form is to be Octagonal. The foundation is to be of stone, to be sunk thirteen feet below the bottom of the water table, or the surface of the earth, and to be commenced of the diameter of twenty nine feet—From such commencement to the bottom of the water table, the foundation wall is to be thirteen feet high, and nine feet thick.
The diameter of the base from the bottom of the water table to the top thereof (where the octagonal pyramid is to commence) is to be twenty eight feet, and the wall is there to be seven feet thick. The wall of the octagonal pyramid is to be six feet thick at the base thereof, on the top of the water table.
The height of the building, from the bottom of the water table and from the surface of the earth, is to be eighty feet to the top of the stone work, under the floor of the lantern; where the diameter is to be sixteen feet six inches, and the wall three feet thick. The whole to be built of stone; the water table is to be capping with sawed stone, at least eight inches wide, and sloped at top to turn off the water.
The outside of the walls is to be faced with hewn or hammer dressed stone, having four windows in the East, and three in the West. The sashes are to be hung with hinges, and each sash to have twelve panes of glass, eight by ten inches.
On the top of the stone work is to be a framed tier of joists, beded therein, plank over with oak plank, extending three feet beyond the wall, thereby forming an eave, which is to be finished with a cornice, the whole having a descent from the centre, sufficient to throw off the water, and to be covered with copper. A complete and sufficient iron lantern, in the octagonal form is to rest thereon, the eight corner pieces or flanchions of which, are to be built in the wall to the depth of ten feet. These flanchions are to be nearly three inches square in the lower ten feet, and 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches above. The lantern is to be ten feet and nine inches in diameter. It is also to be ten feet high, from the floor to the bottom of the dome or roof, and to have a dome or roof of five feet and nine inches in height.
The whole space between the posts or upright pieces at the angles is to be occupied by the sashes, which are to be moulded on the inside and struck solid. Each sash is to have twenty eight panes of glass, fourteen by twelve inches, a part of the sash on the south west side is to be hung with hinges for a convenient door to go out on the platform.
The