Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-09-29 00:00:00

Parker  Gazette of the United States AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 93 of Vol. VI.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1794.
[Whole No. 643.]
FOR SALE, 93,000 lb. Weight of  St. Domingo Coffee, Contained as follows: 29 Hogheads, 50 Barrels, 35 Bags. APPLY TO  Deblos & Breck, Between Walnut and Chestnut street wharves. An Handsome well finished  House to Let, Situated in an airy pleasant part of the City. Apply as Above. Sept. 26 d
The Medical lectures In the University of Pennsylvania, will commence the first Monday in November next. Sept 5 eod t O
LANDING, This Day from on board the brig Ann and Mary, Capt. Corrie, from Antigua, NINETY HOGSHEADS OF  Prime Antigua Rum, ONE third of which is fourth proof, the other third. Also a few hogheads remain- ing on board of the Brig Sally's CARGO, Capt. in Well from same place, which has been so much approved of for the fineness of its flavour.  Jamaica Spirits, MOLASSES,  Genuine Madeira Wine, By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. ALSO 20 TIERCES  FRESH RICE, By the Norfolk, Captain Art, FOR SALE BY  Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, south corner of Pine and Water streets. Aug. 27 d
To be sold by Auction, On Tuesday the 11th day of November next at noon at the house of Archer Gifford in Newark, New Jersey, if not previous- ly disposed of by private contract, THE FOLLOWING  Tracts of Land, Belonging to the American Iron Company, situate at Ringwood, Long Pond, and Charlottenburg, in the Counties of Bergen and Morris in the said State of New Jer- sey, viz. 12 tracts of land, contain- ing about 6533 acres, situate at Ringwood, on part of which the Ringwood Mansion- House and Store are erected. 4 tracts of Land, containing about 6156 acres, situate on Long Pond River. 7 tracts of Land, containing about 6165 Acres, situate at Charlottenburg. These Estates are well worthy of the at- tention of any Gentleman or Company in- clined to engage extensively in Iron Works: There are several Buildings and some consi- derable Improvements on these Lands; about 250 Acres of excellent Meadow, are already cleared, and much more might be added at a trifling Expence. On the Premises there are several very convenient Seats for Furnaces, Forges, Mills, &c. There are also some very valuable Iron Mines. Most of the unimprov- ed Parts of these Lands are covered with fine healthy Timber. These Estates will be shown by Captain Joseph Board, of Ringwood, and the Terms of Sale made known by applying to him, or to  Edward Edwards, In Philadelphia, at the corner of Sixth and Race-Street. Sept. 11. 22wtf.
War Department, August 1, 1794. Information is hereby given to all the military Invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are en- titled for their annual pension, which will become due on the fifth day of September 1794, will be paid on the said day, by the commissioners of Loans within the States respectively, under the usual regulations. Applications of Executors or Adminis- trators must be accompanied with legal evi- dences of their respective offices, and also of the time of the decease of such in- valids whose pensions they may claim. By command of the President of the U- nited States,  H. KNOX, Secretary at War. The Printers in the several States are requested to publish the above in their newspapers or the space of two months Aug. 6 d2m
For Hamburg, Warranted to sail by the 5th October, The Ship  CONCORD, Capt. JOHN THOMPSON. An almost new ship. About 50 tons of heavy goods only are wanted as freight. She is to take in no provisions on freight. Apply to Capt. Thompson, or  PETER BLIGHT. Sept. 22 d2w
Cadiz Salt, For Sale on board the Swedish Ship Gus- tavus Adolphus, Captain BLOOMSTER, Said Vessel, Burthen 300 Tons.  For CHARTER, To any PORT within or without the Mediterranean, Apply to  John Vaughan, Who has for Sale a few Tons  CHIPPED LOGWOOD JUST ARRIVED, Also Superior CLARET in Hogheads and Casks. Sept. 4. d
For Amsterdam, THE SHIP  HOLLAND, Christopher Franklin, jun. Master. HAS excellent accommodations for passen- gers, will sail with all convenient speed, hav- ing the greatest part of her cargo ready to go on board. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, to  PETER BLIGHT, Or  PRAGERS & CO. Aug. 26 d
Just Arrived, And will be landed to-morrow morning at Hamilton's wharf, the CARGO of the Schooner Industry, Captain Hylander, from Havana. CONSISTING OF 85 hhds. Molasses, Of superior full quality. 106 Boxes and Barrels  White & brown Sugar AND A Parcel of Ox-Hides; FOR SALE BY  Peter Blight. ALSO A PARCEL OF  COFFEE, Just arrived in the Hibernia, Captain Irwin, from Jamaica. Sept. 23 d
Havannah Sugars, AND  MOLASSES This day landing at Pine street wharf, from on board the brig Active, Samuel Holt master, from the Havannah, ALSO Ox Hides, Honey in jars and demijohns, Segars in boxes, Confectionary, and a small Quantity of Tortoise shell, TO BE SOLD BY  JOHN CRAIG. Sept. 22 d
To be Sold, The House, Stables, & Lot of Ground, In Second Street, between Spruce and Union streets, in the occupation of his Britannic Majesty's Minister. ALSO The Adjoining Lot, 26 feet front, and 149 feet deep. For terms of sale, apply to  Wm. Cramond. Aug. 14 w&stf
Money to be Lent, On Mortgage of  REAL ESTATES, Within the City and Liberties of Philadel- phia. Apply to  Nicholas Diehl, jun. Attorney at Law. No. 19, South Fourth street. Aug. 4 mw&stf
LANDING From on board the Birmingham Packet, Launched the Henry and Charles, from Hamburg,  HEMP, Petersburg's first quality BAR IRON, Swedes, assorted TIN, in plates, do. do. GENEVA in bds. BAGGING, German assorted GLASS TUMBLERS, and Black Quart Bottles, DEMIJOHNS, Window Glass, Feathers of superior quality, MATTS, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY  Thomas & John Ketland. Aug. 26 d
City of Washington.  SCHEME OF THE  LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE  IMPROVEMENT OF THE  FEDERAL CITY. 1 A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 cash 30,000 are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 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 100 10,000 200 ditto 50 10,000 400 ditto 25 10,000 1,000 ditto 10 10,000 25,000 ditto 150,000 16,739 Prizes 33,261 Blanks 50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000
This Lottery will afford an elegant spec- imen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful des- igns are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings, it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the neces- sary expenses of printing, &c. and the sur- plus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington. The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold, or at all events on Monday, the 22nd of December next: The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to 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 drawing will be under the management of 24 gentlemen approved by the commissioners for the City of Wash- ington, for the time being, and acting on oath.
S. BLODGET. ** Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Rich- mond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's fer- ry. Aug. 30 eodtf
Choice St. Croix Sugar, JUST IMPORTED, And for Sale, BY JAMES YARD. Also a quantity of RUSSIA Mats. June 24th. d  TO BE SOLD BY  THOMAS DOBSON, Principles and Observations APPLIED TO THE MANUFACTURE AND INSPECTION OF Pot and Pearl Ashes. By DAVID TOWNSEND, Inspector of Pot and Pearl Ashes for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Published according to Act of Congress. These observations relate to an extensive business; and are designed, in the plainest manner, to convey profitable information to those interested in it, who have not lei- sure or opportunity to search for the prin- ciples therein contained, in the writings of professional Chemists.
Carriages for Hire.  GEORGE GREEN, In Pine street, No. 123, between Fourth and Fifth streets, HAS FOR HIRE, BY THE DAY, the newest fashioned Car- riages, as COACHES, COACHEES, CHA- RIOTS and LIGHT WAGGONS, with two or four Horses, and careful steady drivers. The terms reasonable, and all favors grate- fully acknowledged. August 26, d6to3w
THIRTY Journeymen Shoemakers. CONSTANT employment, and ge- nerous wages will be given to that number, apply to  George Kemble, No. 36, South Third Street Philadel- phia. N. B. A number of apprentices wanted—apply as above. Sept. 26 eodtf
NOTICE AT THE  New Castle Pier Lottery Examining and Registering Office, At Mr. SAMUEL CRAWFORD'S No. 75, north Front street, 2 doors from Arch street. Tickets are examined and Registered by correct numerical and Re- gister Books, at the following moderate charges, viz. For examining a SINGLE TICKET 1-16th of a Dollar. For registering a SINGLE TICKET 1-4th of a Dollar. And notice will be sent by letter (if fortunate or unfortunate) to any part of the Continent. ALSO  TICKETS In the City of  Washington Lottery, No. 2, (Which will commence drawing very soon) Registered, and the earliest account sent of their success. N. B. The Earliest Intelligence of each Day's drawing will be received at this Of- fice. And the slips thereof will be signed by the Managers to be correct; therefore to be depended on. Sept. 24 d
Essence for the Tooth-ache. Prepared and sold by Doctor LEE, Gol- den-Square, London. THE public are offered one of the most efficacious and safe Medicines, that ever ap- peared, for that most excruciating pain, the  Tooth-Ache; The numerous instances of its happy ef- fects in relieving the afflicted, have now brought it into universal estimation; it not only relieves the Tooth-Ache, but is of the utmost service in curing the  Scurvy in the Gums, Preventing the disagreeable smell that is produced from unclean teeth, and occa- sioning a sweet breath; it likewise prevents the teeth from decaying, and will be found a general preserver of the Teeth & Gums. Sold in Philadelphia, only at  Poyntell's Stationary store, No. 21, Second Street, South. Sept. 22 3f
Foreign Intelligence. LONDON, July 12. Extract of a letter from the Hague, dated July 8.
There is no doubt the rapidity with which the towns in Flanders are evacuated, together with the mysterious appearance of affairs, looks but ill on the part of the Em- peror; Nevertheless, it is the opinion of those who are best informed, that his Im- perial majesty has neither deserted the cause, nor come to any underhand agree- ment with the enemy. As to the reasons for the premeditated evacuation of the fer- tile and valuable Netherlands, they will not yet appear; and probably it will not be a bad stroke of policy to let those wrang- ling states, and haughty priests, together with the turbulent and ungrateful inhabi- tants of Flanders, who would not come forward in their own defence, feel the differences between the government they so voluntarily gave up, and that under which they will be put by the French, whilst the Emperor makes a visit to his loyal Hun- garian dominions, where he is beloved, and where he may be supplied with troops and money sufficient to attack and recap- ture the Netherlands, and enter them as conqueror. This plan is said to be per- fectly visible to those who are AU FAIT in the politics of the day. In the mean time the Netherlands will suffer very severely: the plentiful harvest of the year, the rich- es of the cities and towns, together with
all the men capable of bearing arms, (and who have already been put in a state of re- quisition, as far as the French have pene- trated) will be sent to France, and from thence to oppose the Royalists in la Vendee, a business which the Convention do not like to let their own troops about, and which is of a more serious nature than they care to own. Having said so much respecting Flan- ders, I have to tell you, with regard to Holland there is no doubt but a formidable body of troops will be stationed on the frontiers for its protection, to the number of 60,000 men, which will be fully sufficient for the defence of a country constricted as Holland is; besides which there is again a talk of the Prussians coming forward, as a proof of which it is said that general Melons, who was at Treves, is arrived at Cinney, near Dinant, with his corps of 4000 men, and that general Blankenstein was also expected there. Other accounts mention the arrival of 4000 Prussians at Aix, who are said to be the advanced forces of 60,000 men. All this looks as if the Prussians were moving.
The present Polish Monarch, if such he may be now called, is the son of Count Poniatowski, who was a colonel of the Swedish guards of King Stanislaus of Poland, and a nobleman of uncommon merit. His attachment to the person of Charles XII. of Swe- den was such, that he followed him into Ukraina as a volunteer, without any post in his army. He was a man of in- vincible courage, and of great calmness and presence of mind in the most immi- nent dangers. He was the chief instru- ment in saving and carrying off the Swedish hero from the battle of Pultowa when desperately wounded, for which service he was promoted to the rank of a general. He also preserved the life of that Prince a second time, at the battle of Rugen in Pomerania. He afterwards acted as Ambassador for Charles XII. at Constantinople, which duty he discharged with extraordinary address. His son, the present King of Poland, who inherits all the virtues of his illustrious father, is about five feet seven inches in stature, about 62 years of age, has a majestic aspect, a piercing eye, and possesses great courage temper- ed with reason; his natural parts, which are strong and quick, are improv- ed by a very liberal education; he is blessed with the gift of memory in a very extraordinary manner; he speaks several languages in great perfection, and is a lover of the arts and sciences.
This monarch visited London in the year 1754, remained in England from the beginning of September till the latter end of December. During his stay in this kingdom, he made a tour through South Britain, and examined every thing worthy the attention of an ingenious and curious traveller. He went two or three times to Westminister Abbey, and copied the most remarka- ble inscriptions on the ancient monu- ments there; he was also in the golden gallery at the top of St. Paul's Church, where he wrote his name. He liked England, and was fond of the persons in genteel life, with whom he con- versed; but considered the lower class in a very unfavourable light, on account of some mobs which he chanced to be a spectator of, and from thence he had too hastily formed his opinion of the behaviour of the whole body of the common people.
In a complimentary letter to this Monarch on his election, said to be writ- ten with the late King of Prussia's own hand, there is this remarkable passage; "Your Majesty must reflect, that, as you enjoy a Crown by election, and no more by descent, the world will be more observant of your Majesty's actions than any other potentate in Europe, and it is but reasonable. The latter being the mere effect of consanguinity, no more is looked for (though much more is to be wished) from him than what men are endowed with in common; but from a man exalted by the voice of his equals from a subject to a king, from a voluntarily elected to reign over those by whom he was chosen, every thing is expected that can possibly deserve and adorn a Crown. Gratitude to his peo- ple is the first great duty of such a Mon- arch, for them alone (under Provi- dence) he is indebted that he is one. A king who is so by birth, if he acts derogatory to his station is a satire only on himself; but an elect one, who be- has inconsistent with his dignity, re-

fects dishonor also on his subjects. Your Majesty, I am sure, will pardon this warmth. It is the effusion of the sincerest regard. The amiable part of the picture is not so much a lesson of what you ought to be, as a prophecy of what your Majesty will be."
The first official account which General Kolcuski sent to the Supreme Council, at Warsaw, of the battle of Gub, is the most modest which has ever been reported by a general under similar circumstances.
The general says, "we have been attacked by an enemy twice superior to us in number, provided with an enormous artillery: we sustained a loss not considerable with respect to the number of killed and wounded, as to the death of the two brave generals Grochowsky and Wodzicki we lost also a few cannon. Victory was almost in our hands, when it was wrenched from us by the giving way of the battalion of the peasants; but after a cannonading of 3 hours, we retreated in good order." This first account was dated from his camp near Moladeczn, June the 7th the day after the battle.
Provincial accounts received at Warsaw mention, that the Russians having harassed the small town of Wilczewowa, the property of citizen Malachowski, the inhabitants were obliged to defend themselves, and at last succeeded in driving them out; but a few days after a strong party of Russian Cossacks returned and committed the most horrid cruelties: they surrounded the town and set fire to it, which was wholly consumed by the flames, from which only one house and the Jewish Synagogue escaped. Those barbarians were seen to push, with their pikes, into the flames, the women and children, who endeavored to escape from them.
Experience has shown the folly of putting soldiers into various coloured coats. Nothing can equal the confusion of which the motley garbs of the allies have given rise. A curious instance occurred at Alst. While the English troops were buying their meat in the market, with only their side arms, and in seeming safety, a patrol of 600 French horse, in green uniform, rode into the town without opposition, and drew up in the market place. They were mistaken for a Hessian regiment of green horse, and when they began to cut down our troops, they called out, "Nous sommes Anglais." "Oui, Anglais! Foutres!" was the answer of the French; and at the same instant a regiment of Austrian horse, in blue and red turn ups, entered the place, whom the English mistook for French, and turned from their real enemy to attack their friends. Ought not this to be a warning to our colonels not to indulge their fancy in dressing out their new corps in all the colors of the rainbow.
Translated for this Gazette.
PROCLAMATION.
Of Thomas Brisbane commanding for his Britannic Majesty at St. Marks, L'Arcaye and their dependencies.
THE slaves of the Quarter of Port-au-Prince have begun to amend; the flight of the two impostors who led them astray, has opened their eyes; and instead of the flattering prospect which was presented them, they are left to behold only the greatest and most imminent danger. His Excellency M. Williamson has perceived their return with that goodness which must make them repent; he has promised them an amnesty and an oblivion of their past faults; and has fixed the conditions in his Proclamation. That Proclamation has been sent to me officially by him, with liberty to adopt, in the Quarter of St. Marc, whatever part of it may appear to me proper. Wishing therefore, to second his intentions, and his desire to save from the last miseries, those unfortunates, who doubtless are reproachable with error rather than any criminal machinations, I declare and ordain as follows:
Indulgence and Pardon are promised in the name of the King to those of the Insurgent slaves who will, at the Summons which I shall give them, render themselves up to their masters, and recommence their labours. I promise solemnly, that no mark of resentment or dissatisfaction shall be shewn to them, and if any under such apprehensions, will come to me, I myself, will restore them to their masters, and I engage my honour that they shall be received with favor.
All those who thus render themselves, and will bring with them arms or ammunition, shall receive, over and above, a pecuniary recompense as follows:
Livres. Sous. For a musket in good repair with bayonet 33 A pair of pistols 24 15 A pound of powder or cartridges 16 10
A cutlass, poignard or sword 8 5 A lance 6 Finally I will admit a certain number of the first who shall present themselves, into an armed corps which I am raising, and which will be entirely composed of faithful slaves who by consent of their masters are to be maintained and paid by the Government, and will obtain their liberty by a service of five years.
Such are the propositions which are made to the Insurgent slaves, and which they have the power of accepting during the term of. This delay is the time for clemency and mercy; that of vengeance will presently succeed, if it should pass away without effect; and no restraints will then be kept towards those blind and infatuated enemies whom nothing will have been able to bring back to reason, and to the consideration of their real interests.
Reflect then unhappy slaves, who have been so cruelly led astray, and turn your eyes to the storm which is ready to fall upon you.
Consider that the means by which you have prolonged your state of rebellion to the present time, are at an end, that your resources for the procuring of arms and ammunition will be soon exhausted; a rigid watchfulness now guards the whites from the thefts that you made of their arms in order to turn them against them. Reflect above all that the Civil Commissioners are no longer at hand to procure you those successes, which served and palliated their avarice: the troops destined to oppose you will be no longer neutralised, disorganized and dispersed—that time is no more; Polverel and Santhonax , have fled and betrayed you, as they had before betrayed the whites.—Can you have conceived the senseless hope of resisting for any length of time with success, the troops of their Britannic and Catholic Majesties? Behold all the European powers interested in attacking and destroying you: Behold the fate of the Insurgent slaves of Surinam: Contemplate what is already that of the slaves of the Cape, even in the midst of an apparent momentary success; they perish in the streets, and in the public places: famine, and the miseries inseparable from a state of war, cut them off in a most shocking manner—and seem by the depopulation which they occasion, to contend with the arms of the Kings of Spain and England—The same scourges await you: the time will come, and it is not far distant, (and which without doubt many of you already realize,) when you will deplore your desertion. Remember that moment will not be slow, and that your repentance will then be of no avail.—See on the other hand the advantages which are offered you, if you conform to the above proposals. It is for you to reflect upon them, and make your election.
And you, whites, who are united with the slaves in their revolt; who sustain and encourage their rebellion, you, no less miserable victims of the Civil Commissioners, contemplate the horrible abyss before you; reflect that one fault brings on another, that despair will not stifle repentance.
Amnesty and perfect tranquility are equally offered you, if you consent to abjure your errors. The fate of those among you, who participated the particular favors of the Commissioners, ought to be an important lesson.—Some have lost their lives, others have accompanied them, and are without doubt abandoned by them as instruments no longer useful, and as dangerous evidences of their wickedness. The most part have been left, and exposed to our resentment.
Return then to wisdom, to reason and to justice.—A sincere surrender will meet the indulgence of government—upright and honest conduct will ensure you those favors which are promised on these conditions. Finally, I offer you peace—I demand it of you—that a blind refusal of it on your part may not be the signal for your destruction.
THOMAS BRISBANE, Commandant. Done at St. Marc's, the 7th Aug. 1794
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Mr Fenno, I CANNOT help congratulating the Public on the opening of the Electioneering Campaign in your paper of Saturday. Whatever may be the emoluments attached to public office, abuse and calumny are always sure to be of the party.—Your correspondents of course begin to depreciate merit that they cannot equal. They talk of unexpected acquisitions of property to one of our first merchants who has carried on business and on the most extensive
scale in this city for these twelve years past, and who of course had all the right to expect to acquire property which can be derived from industry and perseverance in honorable labor and application to obtain it. Had he been without property doubtless it had been a motive of equal reproach: To have trusted public concerns with one who had shown no care of his own, had been surely deemed exceptional, and now that there is property it is quite natural to lessen the merit of an industrious pursuit of business by an idea of sudden acquisition. So difficult it is to please your correspondents, that silence on the subject of the Insurgents would have been construed into acting with them, and speaking out is deemed merely a purpose to carry an Election. Against such opponents, candour has an helpless warfare, and it might be best to leave them to their own ungrateful reflections.
There are few men who in the course of two years would have rendered the city more real and substantial service than the little loquacious city member, so often abused in your paper, as almost all our public institutions may prove. The Bank of Pennsylvania, the Insurance Companies of North America and of Pennsylvania, the Hospital on State Island with the funds allotted it; the grant to the Pennsylvania Hospital, the mild change of our Penal System, the vigorous measures of the Government of the state to re-establish order in the back country, due to the money the state found in her coffers from her Bank; the consideration and order of her present finances in that her prosperity in being able to provide for her expenses without taxes. Much of all this has been owing to the zeal and industry of the little member, who at the same time is one of the largest export Merchants of our port, employing annually a great number of ships and useful hands. This is his best eulogium, and though A. B. has the goodness to wish him among the Insurgents, it is probable that he and all like him might be spared from the city with less chance of being missed from it.
I also wish that a man of respectability and merit may be chosen, one able to serve the public, and who has proved this by real service for these 15 years past, and I believe this will in all probability be just as well done by our little city member as by any of the tall gigantic figures that are opposed to him.
CIVIS.
PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 29.
The following, supposed to have been written by Mr. Brackenridge, is the Letter, to which, that in the two last numbers of this Gazette is an answer.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 1794.
SIR, I HAVE received no papers from you, your letter by the post is the first that I have heard from you. I take the opportunity to give you in return a summary of the present state of this country, with respect to the opposition that exists to the excise law. It has its origin not in any ant federal spirit, I assure you. It is chiefly the principles and operations of the law itself, that renders it obnoxious. Be this as it may, the facts are these:
The opposition, which for some time shewed itself in the resolutions of committees, representations to government, in masked attacks on insignificant deputy excise officers, for only such would accept the appointment—did at length, on the appearance of the marshal in this country to serve process, break out in an open and direct attack on the inspector of the revenue himself, General Nevil. These circumstances you will by this time have heard, from the General himself, and from the marshal Major Lenox.
Subsequent to their departure from the country, notice was given of a meeting on the Monongahela river, about eighteen miles from the town of Pittsburgh. Six delegates, of whom I was one, were sent from this town. Nothing material was done at this meeting, but the measure agreed upon of a more general meeting, on the 14th of August, near the same place to take into view the present state of affairs of the country.
Subsequent to this, the mail was intercepted, characters in Pittsburgh became obnoxious by letters found, in which sentiments construed to evince a bias in favor of the excise law, were discovered.
In consequence of this, it was thought necessary to demand of the town that those persons should be delivered up, or expelled, or any other obnoxious character that might reside there: also, that the excise office still kept in Pittsburgh, or said to be kept there, should be pulled down; the house of Abraham Kirkpatrick, burnt or pulled down; other houses also, that were the property of persons unfavorable to the cause. For this purpose, circular letters were sent to the battalions of the counties,
detachments from which met on Braddock's field, to the amount of at least five thousand men, on the 2d of the month.—It was dreaded, on the part of the town, that from the rage of the people involving the town in the general odium of abetting the excise law, it would be laid in ashes.—And I aver that it would have been the case, had it not been for the prompt and decisive resolutions of the town, to march out and meet them as brethren, and comply with all demands. This had the effect, and the battalions marched into town on the 3d, and during their delay there, and cantonment in the neighborhood, with a trifling exception of a slight damage done to the property of Abraham Kirkpatrick, in the possession of his tenant, which was afterwards compensated, behaved with all the regularity and order of the French or American armies, in their march through a town during their revolution with Great Britain.
The town of Pittsburgh will send delegates to the meeting of the 14th inst.—what the result will be, I know not. I flatter myself, nothing more than to send commissioners to the President with an address, proposing that he shall delay any attempt to suppress this insurrection, as it will be stilled, until the meeting of Congress. This will be the object, simply and alone, with all that labor to avert a civil war. On the part of the government, I would earnestly pray a delay until such address and commissioners may come forward. This is my object in writing you this letter, which I desire you to communicate either by the Gazette or otherwise.
It will be said, this insurrection can be easily suppressed; it is but that of a part of four counties. Be assured, it is that of the greater part; and I am induced to believe, the three Virginia counties, on this side the mountain, will fall in. The first measure then will be, the organization of a new government, comprehending the three Virginia counties, and those of Pennsylvania, to the westward, to what extent I know not. This event, which I contemplate with great pain, will be the result of the necessity of self-defence. For this reason, I earnestly and anxiously wish that delay on the part of government may give time to bring about, if practicable, good order and subordination. By the time the Congress meets, there may be a favorable issue to the negotiation, with regard to the navigation of the Mississippi, the western posts, &c. A suspension of the excise law, during the Indian war, a measure I proposed in a publication three years ago, in Philadelphia, may, perhaps, suffice. Being then on an equal footing with other parts of the Union, if they submitted to the law, this country might also.
I anticipate all that can be said with regard to example, &c. T may be mistaken, but I am decisive in opinion that the United States cannot effect the operation of the law in this country. It is universally odious in the neighboring parts of all the neighboring states, and the militia under the law, in the hands of the President cannot be called out to reduce an opposition. The mid-land counties, I am persuaded, will not even suffer the militia of more distant parts of the Union, to pass through them.
But the excise law is a branch of the funding system, detested and abhorred by all the philosophic men, and the yeomanry of America, those who hold certificates excepted. There is a growling, lurking discontent at this system, that is ready to burst out and discover itself every where. I candidly and decidedly tell you, the chariot of government has been driven Jehu-like as to the finances; like that of Phaeton it has descended from the middle path, and is likely to burn up the American earth.
Should an attempt be made to suppress these people, I am afraid the question will not be, whether you will march to Pittsburgh, but whether they will march to Philadelphia, accumulating in their course, and swelling over the banks of the Susquehannah like a torrent, irresistible, and devouring in its progress. There can be no equality of contest, between the rage of a forest, and the abundance, the indolence, and opulence of a city. If the President has evinced a prudent and approved delay in the case of the British spoliations, in the case of the Indian tribes; much more humane and politic will it be to consult the internal peace of the government, by avoiding force until every means of accommodation are found unavailing. I deplore my personal situation; I deplore the situation of this country should a civil war ensue.
An application to the British is spoken of, which, may God avert. But what will not despair produce?
Your most obedient servant, &c.
We hear that the President of the United States intends acting as commander in chief of the militia marching to the westward, and sets out to-morrow morning for the rendezvous at Carlisle.
The period of election is fast approaching and our citizens appear still unmindful of its importance. Petition and Remonstrance is but a secondary mode of influencing measures—a proper choice of men is the most effectual, then let those opposed to preserve the principles of our constitution in their purity, and guard their rights from encroachment early turn their attention to the subject. Let them advert to the conduct of their late representatives and determine whether they have or have not acted as good and faithful servants; whether their votes on important questions have been the result of a will to promote the public weal, or whether they have been biased by their own interest. In their choice of men let them shun those who have an interest to serve distinct from the great interest of the people, and above all, in their choice of public servants, let them search for the honest man.
Gen. Adv.
Yesterday arrived in 19 days from St. Eustatius, the Schooner Eagle, Capt. Logan, who informs that on the 12th inst. he spoke the Schooner Dolphin, Capt. Yearley, out 22 days from Philadelphia bound to St. Mart's; lat. 25 long. 67. Capt. Yearley had on board the crew of the Schooner Hannah, of Bristol, Rhode Island, which had been overtaken by a heavy gale of wind on her passage to St. Domingo, and the Capt. (Collins) drowned. The people had been 11 days on the vessel's bottom, almost famished with hunger and thirst, when they were fortunately relieved by the humane exertions of Captain Yearley.
Extract of a letter from an officer in Col. Gurney's Battalion, dated Sept. 25.
"On Monday we encamped within one mile of Mrs. Miller's, and the next day, at 4 o'clock, pitched our tents at Downing's Town, where we remained on Wednesday to refresh the men, and about 1 o'clock were joined by Major Fiske's Battalion and Park of Artillery, and Captain Scott's Infantry. This morning we were joined by the Philadelphia and Chester county Horse, consisting of 50, under the command of Captain McClellan. We are now about 450, encamped near the Compass, 45 miles from Philadelphia. On Saturday we are to march through Lancaster, and shall encamp near it and remain, in all probability, until Monday morning."
"A small company of fine Continental soldiers, with ten brass pieces, passed us this day upwards."
Philadelphia County, Sept. 26, 1794.
At a meeting held at the widow Lefler's in Germantown, this day, the following gentlemen were named a committee to confer with a committee from the city of Philadelphia and the county of Delaware, on a ticket for Senators, to represent the district in the senate of the state, viz.
William Robinson, sen. George Forpaugh, Alexander Martin, Thomas Dungan and, George Gray; who are requested to attend at the Bunch of Grapes, in Third-street, on Wednesday next, the 2d of October, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.—Should a committee from the city or county of Delaware be named, they are also requested to attend at that time.
By order of the meeting, Thomas Dungan, Chairman.
Extract of a letter from a Clergyman in one of the Western Counties of this State, to his friend in this City, dated Sept. 3, 1794.
"The situation of our country has been, and still is very alarming. What the issue will be, I cannot tell; but I hope that peace and order will be restored. The flame rose so suddenly and spread so rapidly, that the people had not time to reflect; and the popular fury rose so high that a person was in danger, if he spoke a word in opposition to the prevailing sentiment. However, matters are otherwise now; the principal promoters of the riot are considerably crestfallen. Men of sense and discernment begin to speak openly, and are determined to do their utmost to save our country from impending ruin, and to induce the people to accede to the terms proposed by the commissioners."
"The religious people among us are seriously engaged in prayer, that God would interpose; and I cannot but hope, that the plaga of hell will be baffled, that the storm will blow over, and that the people will return to obedience to the laws."
The above was written by a very pious and very influential Presbyterian Clergyman, who, as well as Mr. Porter and his brethren generally, have laboured to cherish attachment to the government and submission to the laws. And it is remarkable, within the sphere of their influence, order is best preserved and a riotous opposition to the excise most discouraged. Though all the people, and I think most of the ministers, are decidedly opposed to the policy of an excise, yet the latter, and the serious part of their congregations with them, are as much opposed to any other than constitutional measures to effect its repeal. The most violent and successful incendiaries are a kind of lawless horde, who live in a sort of hunter state like Indians, and whose numbers have been greatly augmented with-

in a few years by emigrants from Europe. These people, who are remarkably poor and ignorant, having escaped from bondage in their own country, are rushing into the opposite extreme of anarchy and licentiousness in this happy land. However such characters may, from accidental circumstances have a temporary influence, they will in the end be reduced to order by their more enlightened fellow-citizens.
A correspondent remarks that it is really difficult to understand people, who when speaking of any law of the United States, say they are opposed to an Excise; if a duty on whiskey, rum, or other Spirits, or snuff and loaf sugar is exceptional, that is one thing, but as to an excise law, in the sense such laws are understood in this country and in Europe—it does not exist in the United States and what is more, never can constitutionally.
KINGSTON, (Jamaica) Aug. 11.
Information is received by the Gairdner that last Tuesday night a heavy gale of wind from the North struck two vessels at Jeremie and drove ashore nine others.
This gale was partially felt in the Parish of St. Thomas in the East, where it blew for two or three hours but without doing any injury.
The Chafer was at Martinique where she left Sir Charles Grey and Sir John Jervis. Guadeloupe is still unsubdued and notwithstanding the vigilance of our vessels which form the blockade, the French have received several supplies of fresh provisions from America and made returns in produce.
The ladies of Antigua lately presented to the troops under Sir Charles Grey, a very acceptable supply of flannel articles accompanied by the following note.
To the gallant conquerors of the French West India Islands, the undermentioned ladies of Antigua, from principles of attachment, and loyalty to the British Constitution, and the best of Sovereigns, beg leave to offer this small testimony of their admiration of the bravery of those by whom that glorious event has been achieved, and of their gratitude for the protection and security, thereby derived to the inhabitants of the British Islands: sensible at the same time of the honor which will be conferred upon them by the acceptance of a trifle, so inadequate to the merit of the receivers, but which would have been more proportioned to the wishes of the donors, and many others of their female fellow subjects, who gladly have contributed their exertions, had they not been prevented by the impossibility of procuring proper materials, so speedily as the occasion required.
[Signed by 34 ladies of Antigua, who had contributed 355 Flannel and Cotton, Wailcoats, and 303 Pairs of Flannel and Cotton drawers.]
To which Address the following Reply was immediately sent.
The Commanders in Chief want language to express the high sense they entertain of the dignified character of the ladies of Antigua, who have so laudably employed their purses, and fair fingers, in providing against the dreadful diseases which the soldier and seaman is liable to in this climate, when undergoing the severe duties of besieging and assaulting the works of the enemy:—They are not less sensible of the approbation, expressed in their elegant Address, of the conduct of the commanders in chief, and the gallant officers, soldiers and seamen, by whose valor, and admirable perseverance, the late conquests have been achieved.
CHARLES GREY. J. JERVIS. May 2, August 16.
A writer, under the signature of "Medicus," in the last Cornwall Chronicle, instances the case of a person aged upwards of 35 years, who was attacked by the prevailing malady. The patient was suddenly affected by a violent head-ach, delirium, redness of the eyes, impatience of light, and a full and tense pulse; in less than three days he died. On the fifth day laxative medicines, which operated briskly, were given; fourteen ounces of blood were taken from the arm, and some hours after six more were taken from the temple, which afforded temporary ease; but the former symptoms returned severely in the evening, and the pulse increased to upwards of 170, attended with double vision and deafness; the patient's head was shaved and blistered; the laxatives were repeated, but without effect; he became comatose and died 30 hours after.
On dissecting the head the vessels were found greatly distended, and a considerable quantity of coagulated blood was discovered between the dura and pia mater, certainly poured out there from the determination of the blood to the head being so great as to rupture some of the smaller vessels.
The writer, from this, and several similar cases with dissections, infers that the early and free use of the lancet must be the patient's only safety in this disease.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 27.
The present state of the Cadiz Market, forwarded by Joseph M. Yznardi, Consul of the United States of America.
IMPORTS.
The crop of wheat, and other grains, having turned out abundant beyond expectations, the prices in the Country have fallen to 40 to 50 RVn per Fanegue; being of opinion that these will
be the ruling prices, till next harvest, or they may advance something towards winter: The abundance of crops also in Barbary, will contribute much to keep it down; and American growth will not be worth above RVn 30 per Fanegue.
Flour, will in consequence fall; I suppose now at Market about 1000 barrels which fell very slowly at, from 8 to 9 hard dollars, on shore, duties paid, &c. There are some small parcels in the Bay, which will not fetch above per barrel. Ps. Fs. 6 to 7.
Indian Corn, It is supposed will rule from RVn 25 to 30 per heaped Fanegue, it may start towards winter.
Staves, are in some demand, Pipe Ps. 90 to 110.
N.B. per thousand of 1200, for N. York & { bds. 65 to 60 N. Carolina. Other { brls. 30 to 45 kinds in proportion.
Bees-wax, is a steady article, the price per quintal 50 to 54.
Rice, with appearance of being so per do. 5 to 5 1-4.
Fish, N. England, per do. 4 to 4 1-2.
Pitch, per barrel Ps. Fs. 6.
Tar, very scarce and in demand, per do. 5.
Turpentine, per do. 2 1-2 to 3.
Beef, very little in the Market, per do. 12 to 14.
Pork, per do. 18 to 20.
American butter, per lib. RVn 4 to 4 1-2.
EXPORTS.
Salt, per last of two tons, put on board, Ps. 6 to 6 1-0.
Brandies, Holland proof per pipe 85.
Oil do. per do. 100.
Sherry wines, two years old, per quarter cask Ps. Fs. 22, and the price advances one hard dollar per quarter cask more for every year older, till it is six years, it then advances two hard dollars more per quarter cask, till ten years, which is the highest wine we ship, viz. per quarter cask, 34.
Sanlucar, or Rota, two years old, and upwards in proportion. 17 to 22.
Malaga, according to age and quality, 16 to 24.
Fruits, it is not now the season, but there is great abundance this year, and they will of course be low.
Castile Soap, bought at Seville, and delivered in Cadiz Bay, free of all charges, per quintal. Rs. V. 30.
N.B. The above prices are understood, from on board, the Buyer paying duties, &c.
Note. The hard dollar, marked thus Ps. Fs. is worth twenty Rials Vellon marked RVn.
The current dollar marked thus Ps. is imaginary and passes for eight rials of plate (RPfe.) of 16 quarts, also imaginary, and at the par of exchange, is worth three shillings sterling.
The Spanish quintal of 100 lbs. is exactly equal to 104 lbs. English. 1 English quarter or 8 Winchester bushels make 5 Spanish Fanegues, for wheat; but Indian corn is always sold by the heaped Fanegue, three of which are equal to four struck or common ones.
JOSEPH M. YZNARDI. Cadiz, July 12, 1794.
From a late Irish Paper.
It is now become fashionable to give learned appellations to places of public entertainment—A milk-house in St. George's Fields has assumed the name of Lactarium , allusion to a line in Virgil. And an Irishman who deals in potatoes, in Covent Garden, has over his door, on a conspicuous new board The Potatorium ; and underneath, "Genuine Munster Pills, wholesale or retail, neat as imported."
Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Foster, Mr. JAMES SWORDE, Printer, to Miss RACHEL BUSKIRK—both of this city.
Died Thursday last at Mount-Kemble, New-Jersey, aged 73 years, ISAAC GOUVERNEUR, Esq. He was an eminent Merchant for several years in Curacoa. Some time since he returned to his native country, and resided part of the time in this city, a useful and much esteemed citizen; his health declining, he removed to his seat in Newark. We decline fulsome panegyric; suffice it to say, his country has lost a valuable citizen. He possessed all those virtues which rendered him dear to his relations, and useful in society.
From the Minerva.
Nothing can exceed the arts and addresses with which the opposers of our government attempt to shift off the censure which naturally falls on them, at this momentous crisis. After having for two or three years incessantly abused our government and represented our laws as tyrannical and oppressive; after having inflamed ignorant minds, and wrought them up to a "revolutionary height," that is to an open defiance of
the law, and to burning, murder and plunder; then these incendiaries assume a hypocritical phiz, and with their usual cant, conjecture first, and afterwards make no doubt, "that the Western disturbances are excited by the British." Every one knows that one of the principal complaints of the insurgents has been, that our government has not compelled the British to deliver up the Western Posts and withdraw from the territories of the United States; and yet these very men are represented as in league with the British. So absurd an idea will never gain a general belief. No, this American Republicans, who fought for independence and freedom know the truth; they ascribe the insurrection to its just cause; an uneasy, restless, factious spirit operating upon the weak and daring; the ignorant and the ambitious, and enkindling the flame of civil discord. Certain bold spirits have fanned the flame, till it has risen to such a height they cannot extinguish it; and now they are glad to have recourse for protection to that very Washington and that excellent constitution, which they have abused and derided.
The freedom of our country is not in danger at present from any open hostility; or from the aristocracy of the rich—Liberty is seldom in danger from open enemies. The British may insult and rob our merchants; and Simcoe may spout his vengeance against a few woodmen. But these insults, though they rouse our resentment, do not endanger the freedom of our citizens. On the other hand, they create an aversion for the nation that thus abuses us; and thus teach us to detect their measures and their government.
But liberty is in danger, from the secret aristocracy of our country—a set of sly, designing men, who want places which other men enjoy, and which they know they do not merit, and cannot obtain, by open, fair means. These men run around among honest unsuspicious citizens and whisper, "your liberties are in danger;" which is in fact telling them, the men who now holds the reins of government, are not so fit to govern you as we are—put us in their places, and your liberty will be safe.
Liberty is also in danger from foreign intrigues. Once has our sovereignty been attacked by a foreign minister: whenever men are disposed to intrigue to advantage, they do it most effectually under cover of the utmost friendship. Strong professions of republican principles will be the arms by which an artful man, will attempt to carry his points in America; and from such men does our country now incur real danger. In short, if we lose our freedom, it will not be taken from us by violence and open hostility; but we shall be betrayed by a kins.
WILMINGTON,
Extract of letter from a gentleman in New-Ark to the editors of this paper.
"It may be of utility to some who are afflicted, and tend to promote the cause of humanity, to be informed, that that delicate and nice operation of a strangulated Hernia (rupture) was performed near this place, about three weeks ago, by Doctor Capelle of your Borough. This gentleman's reputation in his profession, is too well established to need any comment; suffice it to say that it is agreed by gentlemen of the faculty, that the operation was performed with great skill and dexterity, and that the patient is perfectly recovered."
"It certainly must be a great consolation to those who are thus afflicted, to hear it is in their power to employ a gentleman whose talents are so greatly instrumental in saving life, as has been so eminently proved in the present case; for it is beyond all doubt, that this patient would inevitably have fallen a sacrifice to this dangerous malady, had no such assistance been obtained."
I am yours, &c."
New-Ark, Sept. 6, 1794.
On the 21st inst. the Governor of this state received information from the War Office, that a brigantine supposed to be fitted out for privateering, had clandestinely left the port of Philadelphia, and a request from the President to send an armed force to take possession of and detain her, until her case should be reported to him—orders were immediately issued to Col. McDonough, to command a sufficient number of his regiment to march to Port Penn, and use every endeavor to take possession of the vessel. Dispatches were sent to Captains Frazier and Booth, and such was the patriotism of the citizens, and their anxiety to support the constitutional authority of the people, that in a few hours after the orders were issued, on the evening of the same day, Capt. Booth and Frazier, with their companies com-
pletely armed, were at the place of rendezvous. The next morning a larger number collected—the two captains, with 45 citizens, went on board the revenue cutter, and proceeded down the bay, examined suspected vessels, then failed up to New-Castle, and examined a brigantine lying opposite to the town; not discovering her to be armed, but having regular papers—they then returned to Port Penn, where Capt. Dale, and a number of his Light Infantry had voluntarily assembled, to co-operate with the other militia, and after receiving the thanks of the Col. for the alacrity and spirit manifested upon this occasion, were discharged.
NEWBURYPORT, Sept. 16.
It is not only possible for persons of feeble constitutions and delicate nerves, and especially women in tender circumstances, to be subjected to various injuries by the common practice of exposing the cold and naked face of death at the time of funeral rites and solemnities—but even to immediate death, as was doubtless the case with the late Mrs. Johnson, who, after the funeral prayer, swooned and killed the corpse of her child, and instantly became a corpse herself, in consequence of a violent fit of grief.
SONNET.
Written by Mrs. Marriott, of the Old American Company, selected from a volume of her poems, lately published at Charleston S. C.
TO SENSIBILITY.
Painful sweet affecting power, Soft engenderer of tears, Smiling, weeping thro' each hour Full of hopes and full of fears. Goddess; thou wilt ever shine, Melting azure are thine eyes; Leaning o'er thy plant divine, Giving it thy pains and joys. Goddess, come possess my soul, Tho' for ever down my cheek, Thine own tears should copious roll, Thee for ever will I seek. Sensibility divine, Take me, take me, I am thine.
Married, On Thursday evening by the Rev. Dr. Blackwell, Mr. Thomas Francis, to Miss Dolly Willing, daughter of Thomas Willing, Esq.
A FEW PIPES
Of Best Quality Holland Gin,
Will be landed THIS DAY, from on board the sloop Mary,
A few very heavy hogsheads of
Port-au-Prince Sugars, BRANDT, in pipes, And very good
Guadalupe Melasses,
FOR SALE BY
Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street.
ALSO,
A FEW HOGSHEADS OF Prime Antigua Rum, 3d. & 4th proof fine flavour. Sept. 29 d
Sugar & Coffee.
A Quantity of SUGAR and COFFEE, Some LIMES and ORANGES, Will be landed this day, at Messrs. Waln's wharf, from Jamaica,
AND FOR SALE BY
John Craig,
Who has also for sale,
Havannah SUGAR, in barrels HONEY and SWEETMEATS in Jars
SEGARS in boxes
PORT WINE,
In Hbds. & Qt. Casks Sept. 29 d
At a meeting of the citizens appointed to procure subscriptions for the relief of the families of persons who have marched against the Western Insurgents.
JOHN BARCLAY, Esq. was appointed Treasurer to the fund, and to whom the monies collected will be paid.
The following persons were appointed to distribute to the necessitous families of their respective WARDS, viz.
For New-Market Ward Daniel Smith, Dock Ward Levi Hollingsworth Walnut Ward James Cox, South Ward Nathro' Frazier, Lower Delaware Andrew Bayard, Che'nut Ward, John Stille, Middle Ward, Israel Wheeler, North Ward James Ali, High Street Ward Mahlon Hutchinson Upper Delaware Wm. Montgomery South Mulberry Andrew Guyer, North Mulberry Godfrey Haga.
Published by order of the Meeting, ROBERT RALSTON, Sec'y. Philad. Sept. 25
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29.
We hear there are letters in Town, dated at Lexington Ken. the first and second of September, which do not contain any account of the action said to have taken place on the 20th August.
It is nearly two months since the date of the last dispatches from General Wayne.
Extract of a letter to a Merchant in this city, dated Charleston, Sept. 7.
"It is about one month since I was taken by the mountain privateer, with a French Commission. One third of the Cruizers were Americans, they plundered my Vessel and took from me in specie about ten thousand dollars, which they divided on board the privateer among the crew;—they took my Captain mate and my-self and one passenger on board the brig, and kept her in Company with the privateer for eight days they stripped us of all our Cloathing watches &c. that was worth taking away;—then we fell in with a British Frigate that took the Privateer; and the prize Master on board my brig and crew run her on shore on an Island to the Southward of Charleston; Three days afterwards, the frigate sat us on shore, at the same place where the brig was run ashore. We found that the privateer crew and inhabitants had unloaded and plundered the most of her cargo. They were armed, that we could do nothing with them. We hailed a boat, got up to town, as soon as we could, entered a protest agreeable to law, and have procured the owners and crew."
Post-Office, Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1794.
The mail for Lancaster, Yorktown, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Chamberburg, Bedford, Greensburg and Pittsburg, closes every Saturday precisely at half past 11 in the morning.
The Mail for Reading, Lebanon, Harrisburg and Carlisle, closes every Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Insurance Company of Pennsylvania.
The Stockholders of the Insurance Company of Pennsylvania, are informed that an Election for the purpose of choosing thirteen Directors, will be held agreeable to law, at the stores of Gurney & Smith, in Front-Street, on the first Monday in October next, at ten o'clock in the morning. Sept. 29. db.
Sales at Auction.
On Friday the 3d of Octr. Will be sold by public sale, ALL THE
Household Furniture,
Of the late Mrs. Catherine Keppele deceased, in Arch Street, near the corner of Fourth Street.
Consisting of Mahogany dining, card, and tea-tables; mahogany chairs; sofa, side-board, high and low cases of drawers; looking glasses, with gilt and mahogany frames; beds, bedsteads, blankets, window and bed curtains; carpets and carpeting; an excellent eight day clock with chimes; fronces, bras andirons, shovels and tongs; a quantity of pictures; china and glass; knives and forks. Also, a small quantity of plated ware, consisting of an elegant tea-urn, lamp, a set of castors, a tea-caddy, cream pot, &c. and a variety of kitchen furniture.
Hiltzheimer, & Co.
Auctioneers, d. Sept. 29.
Old American Company.
THEATRE—CEDAR STREET.
THIS EVENING,
Sept. 29,
Will be presented,
A TRAGEDY, called, the
Fair Penitent.
End of the play, Mr. Marriot will recite an Ode on the Revolution of France, written by Mrs. Marriot.
After which the Band will play the, Federal Overture.
To which will be added the celebrated COMIC OPERA of
No Song No Supper.
The doors will be opened at half after five, and the curtain drawn up precisely at half after six o'clock.
Messrs. HALLAM & HODKINSON respectfully acquaint the Citizens in general, that every expence has been cheerfully sustained, that might tend to make the Old American Company, worthy a share of their patronage, during the short stay the nature of their engagements will permit them to make here.
Places in the Boxes may be had at the Box Office, from ten to one every day (Sundays excepted) and on days of performance from three to five P. M. where all tickets may be had, and at Mr. Bradford's book-store, No. 8, fourth Front street, and at Mr. Carr's music-store.
BOX, one Dollar—PITT, three quarters—GALLERY, half a dollar.

By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of America, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS from a hope, that the combinations against the Constitution and Laws of the United States, in certain of the Western counties of Pennsylvania would yield to time and reflection...
Now therefore I, George Washington, President of the United States, in obedience to that high and irresistible duty, consigned to me by the Constitution...
And I do moreover exhort all individuals, officers, and bodies of men; to contemplate with abhorrence the measures leading directly or indirectly to those crimes...
And lastly I again warn all persons whomsoever and wherefoever, not to abet, aid or comfort the Insurgents aforesaid, as they will answer the contrary at their peril...
In Testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed to these Presents, and signed the same with my hand.
DONE at the City of Philadelphia the twenty-fifth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the nineteenth.
G : WASHINGTON. By the President, EDM : RANDOLPH.
Fine Liverpool Salt, To Be Sold.
From the Ship THOMAS, The second wharf below Pine-Street, apply at said wharf, to Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. Aug. 26.
The Ground Plan OF THE City and Suburbs OF PHILADELPHIA.
TAKEN FROM ACTUAL SURVEY. It is with pleasure that the publisher has to inform his subscribers and the public in general, that the plate is now under the hands of the engraver...
Those who are desirous of further information are requested to call on Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market Street. April 14.
Scheme of a Lottery, To raise 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars, deducting 15 per Cent. from the Prizes...
THE Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS...
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.
S C H E M E :
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, 20,000 Dollars, 20,000. Rows include: 1 10,000 10,000, 2 5,000 10,000, 5 2,000 10,000, 10 1,000 10,000, 20 500 10,000, 100 100 10,000, 300 30 15,000, 1000 90 20,000, 2000 15 30,000, 3000 12 36,000, 8100 10 81,000.
14,539 Prizes. 23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000. Last drawn number, 2,000. 38,000 Tickets at 7 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.
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...
I. 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...
II. The Managers to take sufficient security for any Tickets they may trust, otherwise to be responsible for them.
III. 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.
Peterfon, January 1, 1794. On application to either of the above gentlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had. February 24.
WANTED, An Apprentice To the Watch Making and Repairing Business, APPLY TO C. Campbell.
No. 3, south Fourth Street, two doors from Market-street. Sept. 3.
Applications on Business within my Agency for supplying with provisions the Militia lately called into service...
Elie Williams, Agent for the United States in the Provision Department. Sept. 16.
TO BE SOLD, By THOMAS DOBSON, AN Alphabetical List OF THE DUTIES
Payable by law on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise imported into the United States of America, after the last day of June 1794, distinguishing the rates payable on those imported in ships or vessels of the United States...
The French Language TAUGHT BY J. M. BART,
North Second Street, No. 158, WHO begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he intends to instruct in that Tongue, a number of Scholars on reasonable terms.
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA In the House of Representatives, DECEMBER 21st, 1793.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of public Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special Indents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation...
Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in the several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the first day of November next.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at Mathew Carey's Store, No. 118, Market Street, Price half a dollar, embellished with a striking likeness of Mr. Margarot, The TRIAL OF Maurice Margarot,
Before the High Court of Justiciary at Edinburgh, on an indictment for SEDITIOUS PRACTICES.
“Of the many remarkable trials which the present extraordinary system of criminal jurisprudence in G. Britain and Ireland has brought before the public eye; this, certainly is most entitled to universal perusal and attention.
Manchester Cotton GOODS, Five Casks offered; EACH CONTAINING VELVETS, THICKSETS, QUEEN CORDS, ELLIOT CORDS, FUSTIANS, &c. &c.
To be Sold on very low terms, by John Miller, jun. Sept. 3.
Just Landed, From on board the ship Washington, Capt. John Collins from Bourdeaux, A CARGO OF White Wines In Barrels; and CLARET in Hds. and Cases—For Sale by FRANCIS COPPINGER,
No. 26, Spruce, near Front Street. August 15, 1794. Lachawannock. A LARGE body of LAND on this river and its waters, is now for sale to Settlers on, on moderate terms, and at a long credit.
The soil is remarkably fertile, and numerous streams of water are interspersed through the whole country. The main river flows through one tract of about thirty thousand acres, and is with the exception of one obstruction, navigable to the Susquehannah.
Spring Brook Creek, which with its branches, waters another tract of about forty thousand acres of good Land, empties itself into the Lachawannock, about twelve miles from the Susquehannah.
It affords numerous Mill seats, & in its course creates large bodies of well watered meadow ground. The other tracts are intersected by creeks of considerable importance.
Several Mills are already erected for the accommodation of the settlers. Roads are cut in different directions, towards the most convenient markets.
The county town is not more than 12 miles distant from many parts of the settlement. The Susquehannah affords an easy and safe navigation to Middletown, from whence the Canal to Schuylkill extends the communication to the city.
Another means of connection with Philadelphia, is by the Delaware, from which the distance in several places is about thirty miles.
The proprietors combining their interest with that of the inhabitants, are disposed to erect works of public utility, open roads, &c. and in every ten miles square, a tract of one hundred acres is allotted for a School, and one hundred acres for the first resident clergyman of any denomination of Christians.
For further particulars apply to George Eddy. Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, July 9.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And to be sold by Robert Campbell, No. 54, South Second Street, second door below the corner of Chestnut Street, MENTORIA; OR The Young Lady's Friend, BY Mrs. Rowson,
Of the New Theatre, Philadelphia; author of the Inquisitor, Fille de Chambre, Victoria, Charlotte, &c. Price neatly bound 75 cents. Detestable the pen whose baneful influence Could to the youthful docile mind convey Pernicious precepts, tell loose tales, And paint illicit passion in such colours, As might mislead the unsuspecting heart, And vitiate the young, unsettled judgment.
I would not for the riches of the East Abuse the noblest gifts of Heaven thus, Or sink my Genius to such prostitution. Aug. 21.
NOTICE. THE GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES is now published at No. 119 CHESNUT STREET—to which place the OFFICE of the Editor is removed, and where PRINTING WORK in general is performed.
C. W. PEALE. EVER solicitous to render his MUSEUM still more and more an object of rational entertainment, and subservient to the interests of useful science, has on the suggestion and with the advice of a number of his friends, provided a Book, which will be always open for the inspection of those who visit his Museum, in which book it is proposed to insert all such discoveries, inventions, improvements, schemes, observations, experiments, projects, hints or queries relating to the arts or sciences, as any of his visitors, or correspondents, may from time to time communicate.
Such as may chuse to conceal their names may either send their communications anonymous, or at their desire, C. W. Peale will insert their names, with the number or signature of their respective communications in a private book which he shall keep for that purpose.
The advantages of such a public register are obvious. It will rescue from oblivion many useful hints, which might otherwise have died with their authors. It may secure to inventors their just claims, and prevent others from taking the honor or profit of a discovery to which they are not entitled, and as the Museum is now visited by persons from almost all parts of the world, such a register, it is presumed, will soon contain and be the means of disseminating a vast fund of useful knowledge, and promote that spirit of enquiry and invention, for which the people of the United States are already so justly distinguished. Aug. 22.
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, hds. 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. June 9.
Whereas an attachment at the suit of the administrators of an singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of William Burnet deceased, at the time of his death, hath been issued out of the Inferior Court of common pleas, in and for the County of Middlesex, against the Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements of Irenius Martin, late of the county aforesaid, returnable to the third Tuesday in July last.
NOTICE that unless he appear and file special bail to the said action, on or before the third Tuesday in January next, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the goods and chattels, lands and tenements to attached, sold for the satisfaction of such of his creditors as shall appear to be justly entitled to any demand thereon, and shall lapse for that purpose, according to the form of the statute in such case made & provided By order of the Court, DEARE, Clerk. I awtf. Aug. 10.
WANTED, Two Apprentices To the Printing Business. Enquire at this Office.
FOR SALE, the following Tracts of Land, in Virginia.
ONE tract in Frederick county, containing 8756 acres, being part of that whereon Col. Thomas Bryan Martin now resides, known by the name of Greenway court, about 12 miles from Winchester and 5 from Newtown. For the convenience of purchasers, it will be divided into parcels of various dimensions from 200 to 600 acres, which may be viewed by application to Col. R. K. Meade, living near the premises. The greater part is very fertile and well timbered.
Another tract in the same county on Passage creek, containing 230 acres, and adjoining Jacob Levingoods.
Another tract in Hampshire county, containing by patent, 699 acres, called Slim Bottom, situate on both sides of the South Branch and within two miles of the mouth of it, and is supposed to have a good mill seat.
Another tract in Hampshire county on New Creek and Kettle-Lick, containing 501 acres.
Another tract in Prince William county, called Lee's tract, containing upwards of 2000 acres, lying upon Potomac river, about 23 miles below Alexandria, and 28 below the City of Washington, comprehending Freedom Point, which appears to be a quarry of free-stone, covering about 50 acres and adjoins the river, where vessels of 100 tons conveniently harbour. On another part of this tract it is supposed there is a quarry of slate, convenient to water carriage. Upwards of two thirds are in woods. Mr. Enoch S. Lane, living on the premises, will shew this tract.
Another tract, in Fairfax county, called Springfield, containing 2040 1-2 acres, about 13 miles from Alexandria and 10 from Washington; abounds with fine springs and meadow ground, and may be seen by applying to Mr. John Wood, living on part of it.
Another tract in Fairfax county, containing 392 acres, on Turkey-cock Run, about 6 miles from Alexandria.
Another tract in Fairfax county, containing about 176 acres, adjoining Mr. J. Watson's seat, about four miles from Alexandria.
Another tract, in Fairfax county, containing 543 acres, near Occoquan, joining Mr. Edward Washington's.
Another tract, in Fairfax county, containing 80 acres or thereabouts, within a mile of Pohick Landing, and within five miles of Mount Vernon, lies level, and is well timbered.
An undivided moiety in another tract, containing about 284 acres, in Fairfax county, about 5 miles from Washington, 8 or 9 from Alexandria, where J. Robinson formerly lived.
Another parcel of land, within a mile of Alexandria, containing about 24 acres, and to be sold in acre or half-acre lots.
Also, sundry unimproved lots of various sizes, in different parts of the town of Alexandria.
To describe the premises more particularly is deemed unnecessary, as it is expected every person will examine and view whatever part he shall be inclined to buy. My only object being to raise a certain sum of money, by selling so many or such parts of the aforesaid tracts of land and lots as shall be necessary for that purpose, one half of the purchase money must be paid at the time of contract, and the other within a year from the first day of August next, and at the time of delivering possession or executing a legal conveyance. The lands remaining unsold, except the tract in Prince William, after raising a limited sum, will be divided into tenements, and leased for a term of years. From the 12th day of October next, till the 15th of December, I shall be in the city of Richmond, and after that time I shall remain at home, in Alexandria, at which places, or elsewhere, I shall be prepared to detail particulars, and to enter into contracts. Alexandria, July 28.
CHARLES LEE. Aug. 8.