Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-07-22 00:00:00

To Messrs. JOHNSON, STEWART AND CARROLL.
GENTLEMEN,
I appeal to any man of business to determine whether you or I have most cause to complain of "the manner" of our dispute, or whether "a disgust" may not be the natural consequence of your vague and irresolute positions in the instance of a Lottery to be "no Lottery, but eventually," although positively one in its first publication—of a lottery "arrested in its progress" of an official permission, "no permission" of a security "more than sufficient," that is no security for the intended object; and then again it is a security, but you are angry that it is so—of a Hotel, on a street, then in a street, and then out of the street again by mere magic—of private sales of public property—of meddling with accounts with which you declare you have nothing to do—of your having resigned and yet continue in office—of Commissioners, that are no Commissioners—of complimentary and honorary letters to bad servants, and a variety of such confused stuff to which there is no end.
The acknowledged mistakes you have made in your first attack on a plain advertisement, ought to have made you more careful. But your confessions though ample are so obscurely arranged and so peevishly worded, it may be yet suspected by any curious observer, that you are still at variance on the only important points, viz. The official permission on your part, and the voluntary tender of ample & permanent security for a faithful discharge of the important trust on mine! Altho' these points are already established; yet it may not be improper to notice such of your new matter as may be deemed of public importance; of this kind are the insinuations respecting the "covering of security" &c.
How could you venture to produce a single return of an old date, viz. sometime in May last as a total list of prizes paid, when you knew that Col. Deakens and Mr. Taylor have made you returns to more than four times the amount of that list, and as I acted under your "permission only," you could not call me to an account, until there might be a complaint made by some one or more of the ticket-holders, of which, I now call on you as you wish to be freed from all suspicion of "pique or party spirit," to name a single instance? It is perhaps too well known (for your purposes) that I have publicly called on the ticket-holders again and again, to claim the money due for prizes, and that Col. Deakens and Mr. Gilman have repeatedly done the same, the consequence has been, that not more than 10 per cent. remains unpaid for, and of course unpaid, of the whole amount of the prizes. Circumstances of such public notoriety are an effectual answer to your uncaused insinuations respecting the payment of the prizes.
Whether you have read the returns or not, or whether you ever may look at the vouchers, which, instead of one only, (as you suppose) are contained in one hundred check books, in constant use at the different places of payment, where they must remain till near the close, and then they will be sent to your office of course; of these Col. Deakens will show you thirty volumes of checks, and names, whenever you please, and the rest will soon be delivered in; they are of just as much importance to the balance of the ticket account as an old London Directory. To those who know you it will be truly ridiculous to observe in you this very new and very grave affection of business, to which I know, you never mean to attend; as I do not find this among the articles contained in the "naked permission." I am surprised you will continue so often to expose yourselves to ridicule; there are no secrets in this business, and whenever at your leisure you may be serious in your application, you shall be gratified, but the minutiae would afford no amusement to the public.
The Hotel is under the care of our friend Col. Deakens during my absence—I refer you to him for particulars, as this building commenced by an anticipation of funds, and is now very forward; no one can have real cause to complain of any momentary delay, even if such may ever exist. Your first complaint should not have been public, since the redress would have been as easily obtained by your private application—Is there no "pique" in this?
I am in possession of a number of your letters of appointment, &c. of little importance either to me or to the public, unless they should be denied. Pray refresh your memories again, the letters are from you and Mr. Secretary Gant, containing lists of all the surveyed property, these were accompanied with blank deeds and with discretionary powers to fill them up; if you have not looked at my returns you may have committed an additional error in the important sale that may be of consequence, and as some friends who have purchased of me may be alarmed at my want of authority in the line of sales, I beg you to consider whether this was a proper subject to trifle with, and to tell me at the same time in what instance you ever offered to make a sale, or even to interfere in a sale while I was present, until the important private one, with which, you say the Proprietors are now contented.
To say, that you had differed with me in consequence of "a pique or party spirit" only, is certainly in your favor; it is the mildest construction that your conduct will allow; what else could induce you to lessen the simple merits or extent of a voluntary tender of ample collateral security in favor of the public? Why do you insult the public by offering to return them to me when the first Lottery only may be closed while you endeavor to excite an alarm for the security of the second?
Is this meant as a specimen of your official and public line of conduct? I now declare to you that I never will touch this property again till I have completely discharged my duties in both Lotteries and that you cannot prevent my being bound if I please. As it is well known that you accepted a personal security for the first Lottery and that this was half paid before my tender of the real security was made. I cannot devise why you wish to give it back to me because the first Lottery is nearly completed. Pray explain yourselves and say, why you do not convey these securities to the bank, for the security of all parties, agreeable to just expectations? there can be no impediment but of your own making, for which I will not be held answerable. I am told, your retaining these securities from the bank is a mere pretext to remain in office after you have so often promised to resign, and that you are angry that I endeavour to prove that you are no longer personally responsible. This has indeed some colour, but it is truly ridiculous, if true. Yet I have no objection to your still remaining in office, provided it may meet the general approbation of the rest of the landholders, of an estate whereon you ought to be faithful stewards.
It may perhaps be unnecessary to mention that the Lottery still goes on, and will go on with spirit, and that you are the only persons who ever altered their minds on this subject; unless some of the concerned in the late private purchase may be with you, to which I have nothing further to say at present, nor perhaps in future, provided they may make proper exertions for the general good of the city, by way of return for singular advantages obtained.
As you have proposed a number of questions, I hope I may be permitted to present a few in return. To waive the question of titles, why were you so very particular in one of your letters to me on the subject of sales, if you had not made up your minds as to the value of lots.
January 6th, 1794. "It is scarcely necessary after the discourse we have had with you on the price of lots you may sell, to repeat that you are to sell none at less than £50, nor any that lie on open squares at less than £100; we will that such sales from a rise may not be censured for the loanness of price, but we must act on circumstances and this is chiefly intended for your protection in that event."
Signed by the Commissioners.
What were the reasons for a deviation from this loanness of price, if such deviation did take place? I ask this question merely as a donor of at least one thousand of the public lots, waving entirely my former concern in the line of sales. What was the difference between the price actually obtained and the price offered by a Philadelphia Company? How much of the purchase money was paid down, and what was the security for the remainder? Where there any lots sold by either of the Commissioners or their friends, at the time of this private sale of the public lots? If there were, what was the difference of price after a fair allowance for any real or supposed difference of value? Where there any back lands directly or indirectly connected with this sale, if there were, what advantages did the vender derive from such connection? Were the circumstances of private sale retained as a secret for any time from the donors of the lands, if so, for what good reason? Why should the particulars of any sale of the public lots be kept a secret?
When I arrive in Washington, which will be in a few days, I hope you will be ready to answer these and some other questions; and you may expect a due
return on my part: Till then, I am Your's, &c. S. BLODGET.
N. B. The collateral security tendered for the trust of Samuel Blodget, exists in more than 1000 city Lots, some of which he purchased at one hundred pounds each; this, without mentioning any other, will be deemed sufficient, at least where only personal security was required by the Commissioners.
Foreign Intelligence.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Sitting of May 24.
Barrere, among other particulars of lesser advantages, and having announced that the left of the army of Italy has captured Col. de Tendre, proceeded to the particulars of the victories in the right wing of the same army. The following is the official account of the attack and capture of the famous Mont Cenis.
Mount Cenis, May 14.
For some time past every measure was taken for the attack of Mount Cenis; we only waited a favourable moment to put them in execution. Having learnt that the enemy had doubled their forces on that famous mountain, I immediately went to Briancon. There I planned a vigorous diversion upon the whole line; fort Mirabouck was attacked in the night between the 10th and 11th, by Caire, commander of the chasseurs of the Alps; after a pretty vigorous defence the governor capitulated, and evacuated the fort with the honours of war, leaving 4 pieces of large cannon, 17 lesser pieces, a great quantity of ammunition, and 200 bags of flour.
At the time of the capture of fort Mirabouck, I proceeded with a division of 3000 men into the fertile valleys of Bardonnen and of Bezanane. Brigadier Gen. Valette had the command of the right column; adjutant general Achon the left. All the enemy's posts were driven in, and we proceeded to Aulx, which we now hold.
The Piedmontese had about 60 killed or wounded, and we took 30 prisoners. They abandoned their artillery, a considerable quantity of powder, and plentiful magazines of all kinds of grain. On our side we had 8 wounded, and 1 killed.
The French citizen soldiers conducted themselves with intrepidity and heroism; and respected and alleviated the misfortunes of the inhabitants ruined by the scourge of war, by dividing their bread with them. This expedition accomplished, I descended the precipices of Gallibier, to reach Marianne, and execute immediately the attack of Mount Cenis, under general Bagdelanne. I approved his plan of attack, submitted it to the representative of the people, Albitte, who had proceeded with me to St. Jean in order to concert sundry operations. We went together to Saus-le-bourg, whence we ascended the famous mountain. The signal for the attack was given; torrents of fire appeared to pour down upon our brave fellow-soldiers. The column of the right, commanded by the intrepid Herbin, captain of the grenadiers of the 23d, take possession, amidst the cries of Vive la republique, of the redoubt of Rivet; the cannon is turned against the enemy, I order the quick step-march to be beaten, to charge bayonets, every redoubt is carried.
The left column, under Bagdelanne and adjutant general Canin, over tremendous precipices, turns the enemy in flank. We effect a junction. The Piedmontese, flying before the victorious French, abandon their formidable and complete artillery, their encamping effects, a vast quantity of prisoners and ammunition. They were pursued three leagues from Mount Cenis, and we stopped at the villages of Ferriere and Novaleze, where our advanced posts are fixed.
Never was victory more complete. We made 900 prisoners, and killed a great number. Our loss is incredibly trifling, 7 or 8 killed, and about 30 wounded. I enclose the account communicated to me by the commander of each column. Europe astonished will hear with admiration the relation of the wonderful exploits of the Alpine army.
DUMAS.
N. B. General Dumas, who, since the siege of Toulon, has constantly had a command in the Southern armies, is a mulatto.
ARMY OF THE PYRENEES.
Situation of Eastern Pyrenees.
May 6.
We have just taken from the Spaniards a convoy of provisions. Our chas-
seurs are encamped on the right of Jonquera, the first Spanish village on the great road into Spain. They will intercept all provisions that may come that way. The day before yesterday we took about 30 mules from the enemy. Several prisoners calling themselves Portuguese, have come to our camp.
Yesterday five companies of grenadiers of the army took possession of a village, without burning a grain of powder. The Catalonians received them well. Perfect order and strict discipline have been observed in that expedition. The division of Mirabel passed thro' Ceret, and has engaged the enemy. We see from this spot several vessels in the Bay of Roses. We shall make signals, and discover whether they are enemies or friends. A warlike spirit animates all our soldiers; they burn to enter Bellegarde. The brave general Leman visits the several posts, and encourages the soldiers to bear with fortitude the cold which we experience on these prodigious mountains.
Sitting of May 24.
An official dispatch from Dugommier was read. He informs, that he penetrates into Spain in all quarters, and that the enemy in every quarter flies before him. We have entered, says he, by Colloges and St. Laurent, where a famous foundry is established, where 400 balls are cast daily. It is said that this foundry has cost Spain 6 millions. It is the only one in Catalonia. It is important to preserve this foundry, which can furnish all that the South of the Republic may want, and where the articles wanted can be made one fourth cheaper than in France. We have found in it, 40,000 balls, 500 bombs and all the machines necessary to put the work in activity.
Genoa, May 1.
The representative of the people Lacombe St. Michel, arrived here yesterday in a small vessel from Corsica, and set sail the same evening for Toulon. It is said that the object of his voyage is to hasten the arrival of powerful reinforcements. The English squadron is still in the gulph of St. Florent, and there are but 4 ships and 2 frigates as high as Bastia. An English frigate made its appearance before Capraria, and required from the Genoese commandant the grain and provisions which were deposited there on account of the French nation; the answer was a positive refusal.
Sitting of May 22.
The national agent of the district of Cambray informs, that a confiscated estate, near the enemy's camp, was sold for 102 thousand livres though valued at 46,254 livres only.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF ROBESPIERRE AND COLLOT.
[Translated for the General Advertiser.]
Sitting of May 23.
The committees of public and general security entered the hall; amongst them was Collot d'Herbois. Unanimous plaudits testified to the pleasure that his presence afforded to the representatives and the citizens.
Barrere ascends the tribune, and says; It is in a session immortalized by the name of a martyr of liberty that a villain struck a Republican this night; but this time we have not to bewail the death of a patriot—[applauded]—The villains, friends to Pitt, are lurking about us, they waylay the representatives of the people even in their dwellings.
Royal governments require crimes, assassination: their factions have perished; their friends are punished; their intrigues are detected; their towns taken; their troops beaten; they are not yet satisfied. What will they do? They will assassinate. It is against the committees of general security and public safety that their blows are aimed: you will every where find the fatal germ of the English spirit. The gold of Pitt procured the murder of Balville our agent at Rome, of the Corsicans, of our mariners at Genoa, and attempted to assassinate Collot d'Herbois.
The name of the assassin is Henry L'Amiral, he is of the district of Issoire, aged 50 years; he had a place in the lottery; he was in the service of Bertin. L'Amiral, habituated as the counter-revolutionists often are, took lodgings three months ago in the house where Collot d'Herbois lodges, the better to concert the crime of which he was the prime agent. Here we announce that our diplomatic intelligence bears a close analogy to the present event. Here is the information given
us by one of our secret agents: "I again repeat that the two committees of public safety and general security cannot be too much on their guard; there is a design to assassinate the members composing them, and particularly Robespierre." Pitt does not forgive us our having established the Revolutionary Government. Accordingly he made his first attempt on Robespierre. L'Amiral waited for him yesterday on the passage of the Convention, in the very hall, on the terrace of the Feuillans; not being able to find Robespierre, he attacked Collot d'Herbois, but the weapon refused to second the murderous design, and the wall received the blow which was to deprive the Republic of one of the most zealous patriots.
From the answers of L'Amiral before the revolutionary committee of the section Lepelletier, it appears that he had long premeditated this attempt, that he is very sorry for having failed in it; that it would have been a glorious action which would have made him admired by all France; that it is a sad case for him to have bought two pistols for 90 livres for that purpose, and not have succeeded; that if he had killed Collot d'Herbois and Robespierre, there would have been a fine feast; that he yesterday repaired to the convention; that the reports not being interesting he had fallen asleep; that he afterwards waited for Robespierre, to assassinate him with a pistol, and then to kill himself with the other; that he did not think it would be a crime, but a praiseworthy action towards the Republic; that not being able to find Robespierre, he waited for Collot d'Herbois till one o'clock, after midnight; that he had fired two pistols at him which had both hung fire, that then having gone up to his room he took his gun and putting the muzzle into his mouth, endeavoured to shoot himself, but that the gun missed fire, and that he afterwards fired the same gun at the guard, thinking they would kill him, and wounded a citizen named Geoffroy.
Barrere then observes that Geoffroy, who had received a ball in the shoulder from L'Amiral will not die of that wound. There was a time, said Barrere, when the bulletin of the tyrant's illness was read in the constituent assembly, we will to-morrow examine into this crime, and read the bulletin of the wounds of this citizen.
Here is the project of the decrees: 1st. The Revolutionary Tribunal shall prosecute, without delay, the crime committed by Henry L'Amiral against the representative of the people Collot d'Herbois, and shall endeavour to discover his accomplices, if any.
2d. The convention orders that the bulletin of the wound be inserted every day in the bulletin of the convention.
3d. Geoffroy shall enjoy a pension of fifteen hundred livres.
4th. The President of the Convention shall write to that good citizen a letter of felicitation.
5th. This decree shall be sent to the tribunals that they may watch the enemies of liberty. This project was universally applauded and adopted.
Couthon caused to be adopted, by way of amendment, that the report of Barrere and the project of the decree should be translated into all languages and sent to all the armies. Collot d'Herbois rose and said, There are few instances of an intrepidity equal to that of the brave Geoffroy. At the moment when the assassin declared he was well armed and would make a long resistance, when a patrole was going to enter and I was about to follow them into the assassin's room, Geoffroy held me and said, "In the name of the people I order you to stay there: I will perish or deliver up the assassin to the sword of the law." That good citizen is wounded. I move that the President read every day to the Convention the bulletin of the wound of Geoffroy. There is but one of us but exposes his life for his country. I have been the moment when, but for a miracle, I could not have preserved mine, and I can say that in that moment I felt how pleasing it is to have done one's duty. (applauded) I desire that my motion be put to the vote. It was unanimously adopted.
Sitting of the 26th May.
Barrere the organ of the Committee of Public Safety and of General Security made the promised report on the assassination attempted on the person of Robespierre the 21st of this month. The combinations of our enemies, said he, are murder and assassination. They have lately formed a new Cordon. Her name is Aimee Cordon. Regnault, aged 20 years, an inn-keeper. She presented herself at the house of Robespierre, she was told that he was not at home. She declared that under the former government when any one waited on the king, admittance was immediately obtained. On this answer the citizens Didier and Boulanger asked her if she wished to have a king? She replied that she would

gave all her blood, to have one, that we were nothing but tyrants. Being brought before the committee of General Security & being interrogated, to wit; on what business she had gone to Robespierre's, she answered, to see him, being asked whether she wished for a king, she answered that she preferred a single tyrant to 50,000, and I went to Robespierre's, said she, only to see how a tyrant looked. Two knives being found about her, she was asked what use she intended to make of them, none replied Regnault, I do not wish to hurt any one.
PARIS, May 28. The three deputies of St. Domingo, on their voyage to France were near being assassinated at Philadelphia, by the emigrants in that city. They fortunately escaped, but not without having their effects pillaged. The Captain of the vessel on board which they were, suffered this pillage to take place. Arrived here the deputies of St. Domingo endeavored to stop the payment of the monies due the Caprin at the treasury; the treasury as unauthorized, at first refused; but the convention, upon the report of the committee of finance, gave directions to the treasury to stop the payment.
St. JOHN's (Antigua) June 24. The French at Fleur d'Epee have been wonderfully diligent—they have in a short time made a double abbatis, and a double fosse round that fort. A battery of two 74's and a howitzer is erected by Sir Charles Grey at Camp St. Jean, which, on Friday last, played very warmly on the French frigates. General Grey on Thursday morning landed 3000 British troops at Gozier with two 6 pounders, two mortars of 13 & 4 inches, and several howitzers, which were to open upon Fleur d'Epee yesterday, and is imagined by this time have made a dreadful havoc. The brigands fired so successfully on Sunday night from L'Estel a Cohons that they sank one of our gun-boats, but no people were lost. She was sunk in only four fathom water, and it is said has since been weighed up. The property at Point a Petre belonging not only to the captors but to the British merchants, is very considerable, and from the position in which this place stands, it is apprehended the whole must perish.
This is certainly a common cause, succours should be sent from the different islands, for if those Republicans succeed, the consequences must be fatal—Every precaution that wisdom can suggest is taking, and although tedious, the operations of Sir Charles Grey and Sir John Jervis will doubtless be certain and effectual; the enemy being surrounded on all sides.
A vessel arrived this day from Guadalupe which brings accounts that the cannonading had commenced, and that they could plainly discover one of the cannon in the fort was overset by one of our gun-boats. We can assure the public from good authority, that the ports in Guadalupe are open to Americans for the importation of beef, pork, salted fish, oil and wet provisions of all kinds—that there is a scarcity of lumber, not a board to be got, and that flour, corn, pease, flock of all kinds, &c. are admitted, and all very scarce in that island. A fleet for the West Indies sailed from St. Helens on the 17th of May, under command of his majesty's ship Intrepid of 64 guns, Capt. Carpenter, and two 44's. There are several transports with troops coming out with this fleet.
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 22. The General Advertiser of this morning informs its readers, that the Minister of the French Republic has not received any written accounts of the late naval engagements in Europe. As it is not usual for that authentic vehicle to amuse with verbal intelligence, it is not to be expected that the public will be favored with any parole details, tho' derived from a quarter that never deals in hyperbole.
We hear from good authority, and with great pleasure communicate, that the French, about the end of March, sent the corvettes Le Fabius and La Difficile to cruise in the latitude of the Canary islands for the vessel in which Muir, Palmer, &c. were to be transported. These corvettes were to be relieved by two others about the beginning of May. Gen. Ad.
The post roads, according to the Postmaster-General's advertisement, with that part of the main road which lies between the city of New-York, and Alexandria in Virginia, amount, by estimate, to 12123 miles—viz. the main road from Passamaquoddy on the borders of Nova Scotia, to St. Mary's the southern extremity of Georgia—1733 Cross-Roads—10320 Miles—12123
By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, July 7.
This day arrived here the Brig Lucia, from Holland, she sailed in company with ship Venus, Capt. Frankfort, for Philadelphia: May 26, spoke Captain Lloyd, of ship Rebecca, of Newburyport, eight weeks out, bound to Bremen. June 7, spoke Brig Commerce, Capt. Small of Newburyport from Rotterdam, 27 days out, bound to Charleston. Capt. Small informs, that he left at Rotterdam the ship Cumberland, Capt. Scott, and Capt. Stoddard; Capt. Scott was from Bourdeaux; C. S. also informs, that he saw a French fleet in the channel of 60 sail, all heavy men of war; and was boarded by an officer from an 84 gun ship. He further adds, that all exportation was stopped when he left Rotterdam, and some vessels that were laden were obliged to discharge their cargoes. June 8, spoke Capt. Chandler, of the Brig Union, of Boston, from Bristol, bound to New-York, 16 days out, who informs, that the ship Thomas of Newburyport, formerly commanded by Capt. Rogers, was at Portsmouth, (England)—June 13, spoke a ship from Jamaica, bound to L'Orient with French prisoners, 35 days out. June 22, spoke Capt. Jonathan from Newburyport, for Amsterdam, 10 days out.
The following vessels were lying in the Texel, May 11, viz. capt. Hathaway, for St. Eustatia; capt. Hilton, for Curacoa; capt. Franklin, for Philadelphia; capt. Bright, for New-York; capt. Bennet, for Boston; capt. Cutts, of New-Hampshire—Left in Amsterdam, capt. Coffin, of Boston; capt. Elliot of Philadelphia; capt. Choat, of Newburyport; capt. Ramsey, of Philadelphia; brig Commerce of Boston.
July 16. Monday last being the anniversary of the destruction of that engine of despotism, the French Bastille, the day was celebrated in this town by the Republicans of that nation residing therein—in which they were assisted by a large number of Americans. After a procession had been formed, at the head of which the flags of the two Republics were reciprocally borne by natives of the two nations the company proceeded to Faneuil-Hall, and sat down at an elegant dinner, at which the French Consul presided. Among the guests, were his Excellency the Governor, the Speaker of the house and several other members of the Legislature; the municipal and other officers of this town, &c. After dinner a number of toasts were given, attended at proper periods by discharges from the pieces owned by the citizens of Liberty-Square, and by patriotic songs, in French and English. Among the former was the celebrated soul-inspiring Marseillois Hymn, sung by Citizen Maillet, and among the latter, "Hail, America, hail," by Dr. Fny; in the choruses of which all present united with fervid sincerity.—Mirth, harmony and patriotism presided during the entertainment—and at a suitable hour the festive scene concluded.
In addition to the toasts the following volunteers were given. 1. By the Governor — "May the laurel of victory never wither on the brow of Republicanism." 2. By a French citizen, as the Governor was retiring—"Samuel Adams, the early and unchangeable patriot of Massachusetts." 3. By a French citizen, "May millions of swords be ever ready to leap from the scabbards of Frenchmen, to avenge the rights of America, should she ever want their assistance." In the evening three transparent Paintings emblematic of the destruction of the Bastille—of the diffusion of "the Rights of Man" throughout the Globe—and the friendship of the French and American Republics, were exhibited from the west windows of Faneuil-Hall, and afforded great satisfaction to almost innumerable spectators.
AMERICAN FRIGATES: Agents for building the frigates ordered by Congress, are appointed—Gen. Jackson is for that to be built in this port. The four forty-fours are to be built, one at Portsmouth, one in this port, one at New-York, the other at Philadelphia. Captain Nicholson is to command that to be built here.
NORFOLK, July 14.
On Thursday last arrived here the schooner Hannah, John Cox, Master, in 9 days from Cape Nicola Mole, Hilpaniola. Capt. Cox was the first American arrived at the Mole after the embargo. After calling at Turks Island, where many of the inhabitants had not one day's provision, and none more than
five; their pressing situation and earnest petitions induced Capt. Cox to call in, and in 24 hours supplied them with what corn he had, and a few barrels of flour.
On his arrival at the Mole, he was much caressed by the inhabitants; two days before Captain Cox arrived, a few barrels of old flour from New-Providence sold for 25 dollars.—Government gave Capt. Cox 20 dollars for his, and in two days after our countrymen fell in so fast, that flour sold for 9 dollars, and when he left the Mole it would not sell at any price, and this was the case in all the ports of this island under the British government. Upwards of 50 sail had called in, and continued further on to leeward.
On the 5th of June Port-au-Prince fell to the British flag. Polverell and Sonthonax made their escape with 15 or 16 mules, laden with spoils of plate, gold, silver, &c. On their arrival at Jacquetel, where they intended to embark for St. Thomas's, in a vessel they had prepared for that purpose, they found a frigate there just arrived from the National Convention to call them to France, to account for their conduct since their command in Hispaniola.
This last advice came by a flag from General Laveau at Port d'Epee, arriving the evening before Capt. Cox left the Mole: as also that the National Convention had decreed all colours free; it was therefore his desire that the commanding officer of the Mole should treat the prisoners of the Republic, of all colours, with equal respect, and as they were treated, so he should treat those of his Britannic Majesty in his power.
Such was the situation of Hispaniola, when captain Cox left it, that the troops could not go a mile without their lines without being attacked on every quarter. The British troops and seamen in general were very sickly—Captain Cox saw 10 or 12 copies of a day—if this was the situation of the Mole (though healthy) what must be their situation in Port-au-Prince? The above account may be depended on.
On Friday last arrived the brig Eagle, captain Nasel, in 7 weeks from Guernsey, in lat. 27. 43. long. 59. spoke the sloop George, captain Moore, from Virginia, bound to Nevis—all well.
On Saturday morning arrived here in seven weeks from Portsmouth, the ship Bowman, captain Bell. On Wednesday the 7th July, spoke in ship fleeing W. S. W. On the 10th spoke the ship Venus, captain Frankfort, of Philadelphia, bound to Baltimore, in lat. 37. 17.
Captain Bell informs, that on the day he cleared out, a person arrived at the Custom-House; who informed that the whole of the fleet bound to Newfoundland, consisting of upwards of 108 sail, under convoy of two frigates and a sloop of war, had been taken by the French, but that thro' the inattention of the captors he had escaped with his sloop.
Captain Bell further adds, that a person was at the same time at the custom-house, who had left Brest only 6 days before, and who informed him that 10 sail of the line had failed 8 days before he left Brest; that 28 sail were lying there ready armed and equipped for sea, and 10 more at Rochelle, making in all 38 sail ready for sea—that during his stay at Brest he saw upwards of 40 persons guillotined—and adds, that any man's being rich was a crime sufficient to bring him to the guillotine.
BALTIMORE, July 19.
Died, on Tuesday last, the 15th inst. in the 45th year of his age, on his way to the Sweet Springs in Virginia, General Otho H. Williams, of this town. To delineate the character of this excellent citizen would far exceed the limits of a newspaper. As a patriot he was firm, pure and disinterested; as a soldier he shone with the most distinguished lustre in our great contest for freedom; and in all the relative duties of life he acquired the character he so justly bore, of a worthy, upright, and truly virtuous man.
RICHMOND, July 16.
Yesterday morning, at 2 o'clock, arrived here on express from the Western Country, Major Farragut, with dispatches to the Secretary of War, who speaks favourably of the order, health and discipline of our army.—That the Indians continue their hostile incursions, and have made several fruitless attempts upon our posts.—That the Chickasaws, at present, are the most obnoxious, and appear the most active in assembling and exciting the other Indians to war, tho' seventeen of their Chiefs are now at Philadelphia under a pretence of peace.
The dispatches, it is supposed, amount to an information of the increasing hostilities and forces of the Indians; the deception of the Chickasaws, and a requisition of reinforcements for a decisive coup de main, as war is inevitable.
Several old Chiefs and Warriors disaffected to the war, have come with their families under our protection, and been received with cordiality.
From the State Gazette of S. Carolina.
Messrs. Timothy & Mason, BY republishing the following piece taken from the Columbian Herald, you will greatly oblige
ANOTHER YANKEE.
A Writer in the City Gazette of yesterday, under the head of "Arts and Sciences," sets out apparently, with an honest intention of exposing an impostor and fabricator of counterfeit indigo; but before he concludes, he has contrived, with an ingenuity peculiar to mean-spirited and low-bred men, to introduce a malicious and unmerited aspersion of the character of New-England people in general, by observing that "the Yankees, who have long been famed for putting tricks upon strangers, seem now in a fair way of being paid in their own base coin."
That such an idea of the Yankees is entertained here, by the vulgar and uninformed, will not be denied. But those men who have travelled, and are experimentally acquainted with New-England, know well, that fair dealing, the fulfilling of contracts and verbal promises and honor and honesty in the most perfect sense of the words, are not uncommon there, and must be particularly regarded by any one who expects to be countenanced by the people: and that a man of an immoral, profligate, dishonest or snuffling character, is as much despised, and held in as much contempt by the public there, as he would be here in Charleston, or in any part of South-Carolina.
Had this writer confined himself to giving the public information of the abuse he alluded to, if it really existed, he would have acted like a good citizen; and even his wit might have been very laudably exercised upon the base author of it. But when he digresses from the ostensible object of his address, for the purpose of inculcating and establishing by means of a public newspaper, a general odium upon the inhabitants of four extensive and populous states, and of insulting a large number of good citizens, who cannot but nicely feel for the honor and reputation of their native country; he certainly deviates far from the conduct of a good member of society. Indeed, when the obvious tendency of such illiberal aspersions is considered, the author appears hardly less criminal and contemptible, than the counterfeiter of indigo himself.
A YANKEE. July 11.
PHILADELPHIA.
We do not learn that any thing further has transpired relative to the late naval combat. It does not appear by the Baltimore papers of Friday and Saturday last, that there has been a late arrival there from Liverpool. The account therefore of a letter from Baltimore which made a short appearance at the Coffee-House on Sunday, declarative of such an event, is probably a fabrication.
By a gentleman arrived from Edinburgh, by the way of Ireland, in the Swift, we are informed that the discontent in Scotland begin to wear a serious appearance. In the beginning of May last, one Ross, formerly concerned in printing the Edinburgh Gazetteer, a popular newspaper, and fourteen other persons, were apprehended, all at the same time, and committed to prison. The charge was that they had been manufacturing and collecting arms of various kinds in a clandestine manner, and for unknown purposes. Some hundreds of muskets, besides pikes and other weapons, with powder and ball, were found secreted; and the quantity of arms would soon have been very considerable. There is no doubt, that the conspirators will be severely punished, if the government lasts long enough to give the Lord Advocate time for their trial. However desperate the project may seem of a Scots insurrection, yet it is certain that 2000 well-armed and resolute men would be sufficient to drive the English government out of the country.
The standing forces in Scotland never consist of more than two or three regiments of foot, and as many troops of
horse. The new raised Scots Levies are to the last degree disaffected; some of them have repeatedly mutinied against their officers; and all of them are friends to the French Revolution.
At present no merchant in Edinburgh is suffered to have more than two pounds of gun-powder in his possession. The influence of the military, in the late disturbance, at the Theatre, has greatly augmented the number of persons, who judge reform necessary.
Gen. Advertiser.
FROM THE EDINBURGH GAZETTEER.
To Messrs. MUIR, PALMER, SKIRVING and MARGAROT.
"Among innumerable false—unmow'd, Unsbaken, unseduc'd, unterrify'd!" MILTON.
FRIENDS of the slighted people—ye whose wrongs From wounded Freedom many a tear shall draw; As once the mourn'd when mock'd by venal tongues, Her SYDNEY fell beneath the form of law. Oh! had this bosom known poetic fire, Your names, your deeds, should grace my votive lyre; For virtue taught the bard's far sounding lyre, To lift the PATRIOT from the servile throng. High o'er the wrecks of time his fame shall live, While proud oppression wastes her idle rage, His name on history's column shall revive, And wake the genius of a distant age. It shines—the dawn of that long promised day! For eager fancy bursts this midnight gloom: The patriot's praise, the grateful nations pay, And tear the trophy from the oppressor's tomb. Yet what the praise far-distant times shall sing, To that calm solace Virtue now bestows; Round the dire barque she waves her guardian wing, She guides her exiles o'er the trackless seas: With Joy's gay flowers she decks the sultry wild, And sheds the beams of Hope where Nature never smil'd
ANECDOTE.
It was a frequent observation of Lord Mansfield's, "That nothing was so silly as cunning."—Another of his was, "Begin at the end," intimating that the consequences should be looked to, and well considered, before we resolve on any thing.—Another, "It often happens in politics that instead of consulting what is to be done parties are struggling who should do it."
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED,
Brig Malabar, Cattle, New-Orleans, 30 Sloop Betsey, Bell, Virginia
OUTWARDS.
Ship Santa Cruz, Carvatho, Lisbon Wooddrop Sims, Hodgson, Cadiz Snow Bonanca, Bernardo, Oporto Brig Sally, Hughes, Martinico Tryphena, Hathaway, St. Domin. Sloop Mercury, Waters, St. Barthol. Schoon. Peggy, Shoely, Port-au-Prince
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship AMIABLE, John Thompson, master.
BURTHEN about 250 tons, a very substantial ship, built of live oak and cedar, of an easy draught of water, sails remarkably fast, and has very excellent accommodations for passengers; to sail the first week in August, and is intended to return immediately to Philadelphia. For passage only apply to Capt. Thompson on board, at Messrs. Warder & Co's wharf, or
John Mayo. July 22
L O S T,
A Letter of Credit,
On Charles Paleke Esq. of Philadelphia, from the House of Messrs. George and William Soltau Wielow and Co. of London. Whoever has it are desired to leave it with the Editor, and they shall receive a generous reward for their trouble. July 22

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Out of the Brig NANCY, CAPTAIN SHAW, a Race-Street Wharf, SUGARS in Hogheads and Barrels, COFFEE in Hogheads, Barrels and Bags, Entitled to drawback.
For Sale, By JAMES CRAWFORD, or WHARTON & LEWIS. June 24th.
A New Novel.
To the LADIES of Philadelphia. This Day is Published by MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market Street, Price, bound, five-eighths of a dollar, few in a single paper, half a dollar. Charlotte, a Tale of Truth.
IN TWO VOLUMES. By Mrs. ROWSON, of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, Author of Victoria , the In- quisitor, the Fille de Chambre, &c. Of Charlotte , the Reviewers have given the following character.
It may be a Tale of Truth; for it is not unnatural, and it is a tale of real distress. Charlotte , by the artifice of a teach- er, recommended to a school, from human- ity rather than a conviction of her integ- rity, or the regularity of her former con- duct, is enticed from her governess, and accompanies a young officer to America. The marriage ceremony, if not forgotten, is postponed, and Charlotte dies a martyr to the inconstancy of the lover, and treach- ery of his friend. The situations are ar- tificial and affecting; the descriptions nat- ural and pathetic; we should feel for Char- lotte if such a person ever existed, who for one error scarcely, perhaps, deserved so severe a punishment. If it is a fic- tion, poetic justice is not, we think, prop- erly distributed.
Said Carey has just published, A 2 sheet map of Kentucky compiled by Elisha Barker, price one dol- lar and two thirds.
War Atlas, containing maps of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the United Provin- ces, the Netherlands, and the West Indies. Price two dollars.
Map of New Jersey—Half a dollar. Maps of Vermont, Connecticut, Dela- ware, Georgia—Price three eighths of a dollar each. April 29. tufts&sw
Congress of the United States, In Senate, Tuesday May 13th, 1794.
ORDERED, that Rufus Putnam, Man- ual's Cuttler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, do, upon the third Monday of December next, show cause to the Senate, why so much of the grants of land to them the said Rufus Putnam, Manual's Cuttler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, pursuant to an Act entitled "An act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain lands to the Ohio Company of Associates," shall not be declared void, as may interfere with and be sufficient to satisfy the claims of the French settlers at Gallipolis.
Ordered, that the delivery of a copy of the above order to Rufus Putnam, Man- ual's Cuttler, Robert Oliver, or Griffin Green, and the publication of the same, one month, in one of the Gazettes printed in this City, shall be deemed sufficient no- tice thereof.
Extract from the Journals of Senate. Attest, SAM. A. OTIS, secretary. May 14. tm.
GUTHRIE'S GEOGRAPHY Improved.
THE subscription for this work on the original terms, of twelve dollars and the binding, will be closed this day—and on Monday the subscription will open at four- teen dollars, exclusive of the price of bind- ing.
The new maps added to this edition are twenty one; among which are those of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecti- cut, Rhode-Island, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ma- ryland, Virginia, Kentucky, North Caro- lina, the Genesee Government, South Caro- lina, and Georgia. These maps have ne- ver been given in any former system of Geography, and, it is hoped, would alone be sufficient to entitle this work to a pre- ference to any other edition of Guthrie.
N B. The map of the United States, which is compiling by Mr. Samuel Lewis, from the respective State maps, will be far more complete than any one yet published, and be printed on two large sheets of paper, nearly the size of the late Mr. Mur- ray's map. May 31 d
Just Published, By BENJAMIN JOHNSON, and sold at his Bookstore, No. 147, Market Street.
The Life of Dr. Franklin, with a striking likeness, executed in a mas- terly manner by Thackara and Vallance, price five shillings.
The Ready Reckoner, or Traders' Sure Guide, 3/9
The Young Book-keeper's Assistant, 6/3
The Christian, a poem, by Charles Craw- ford, 2/6
Elop's Fables, 4/8
Swain's British Architect, 37/6
Paine's ditto 30/
Town and Country Builder's Assistant. 22/6
In the press, and will be published in a few days, and sold as above.
Reflections and Maxims, by William Penn, with his advice to his chil- dren. 4/8
16 mo. 2, 1794. m&w&m
Philadelphia, March, 1794. JUST PUBLISHED, By MATHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market Street, THE FIRST VOLUME OF A NEW SYSTEM OF
Modern Geography:
OR, Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; And present state of the several NATIONS OF THE WORLD.
CONTAINING, 1. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian sys- tem and the latest observations. 2. A general view of the earth, considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems. 3. The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands. 4. The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces and colonies. 5. Their climates, air, soil, vegetables, productions, metals, minerals, natural curi- osities, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes. 6. The birds and beasts peculiar to each country. 7. Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of nature since the most early periods of history. 8. The history and origin of nations; their forms of government, religion, laws, revenues, taxes, naval and military strength and habits of the people. 9. The genius, manners, customs, and arts of the people. 10. Their language, learning, arts, scien- ces, manufactures, and commerce. 11. The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities. 12. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from Phila- delphia.
To which are added, 1. A GEOGRAPHICAL INDEX, with the names and places alphabetically arranged. 2. A TABLE of the Coins of all nations, and their value in dollars and cents. 3. A CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE of remarka- ble events, from the creation to the present time.
By WILLIAM GUTHRIE, Esq.
The Astronomical Part corrected by Dr. RITTENHOUSE. [To which have been added, The late DISCOVERIES of Dr. HERSCHELL, and other eminent ASTRONOMERS. THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION; Corrected, Improved, and greatly Enlarg- ed.
The first volume contains twenty-one Maps and Charts, besides two Astronomical Plates, viz:
1. Map of the world. 2. Chart of the world. 3. Europe. 4. Asia. 5. Africa. 6. South America. 7. Cook's discoveries. 8. Countries round the north Pole. 9. Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. 10. Se- ven United Provinces. 11. Austrian French and Dutch Netherlands. 12. Ger- many. 13. Seat of war in France. 14. France divided into departments. 15. Switzerland. 16. Italy, Sicily, and Sar- dinia. 17. Spain and Portugal. 18. Turkey in Europe and Hungary. 19. Ire- land. 20. West-Indies. 21. Vermont. 22. Ar- millary sphere. 23. Copernican system.
With the second volume, which is now in the press, will be given the following Maps:
1. Russia in Europe and Asia. 2. Scotland. 3. England and Wales. 4. Poland. 5. China. 6. Hindostan. 7. United States. 8. British America. 9. State of New-Hampshire. 10. State of Massachusetts. 11. State of Connecticut. 12. State of Rhode-Island. 13. State of New-York. 14. State of New-Jersey. 15. State of Pennsylvania. 16. State of Delaware. 17. State of Maryland. 18. State of Virginia. 19. State of Kentucky. 20. State of North-Carolina. 21. Tennessee Government. 22. State of South-Carolina. 23. State of Georgia.
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It is wholly unnecessary to expatiate on the advantage, to American readers, that this edition possesses, over every imported edition of any system of Geography extant. The addition of maps of the several states, procured a very great expense, and from the best materials that are attainable, speaks such full conviction on this subject, that it would be disrespectful to the read- er's understanding to suppose it requisite to enter into a detail of arguments to prove its superiority. In no similar work have such maps been ever introduced.
The emendations and additions which are made in this work, are innumerable, and occur in every page. The public are re- ferred to the preface for a slight sketch of a few of them.
The publisher takes the present oppor- tunity of returning his most sincere thanks to those respectable characters who have favored him with documents for improv- ing the maps of several of the states. He
requests a continuance of their kindness; and hopes that such public spirited citizens, as are possessed of similar documents, will favor him with their assistance in perfect- ing his undertaking.
The extraordinary encouragement with which he has been favored, has excited in his breast the warmest sentiments of gra- titude—sentiments which time will not ef- face. He pledges himself to the citizens of the United States, to spare neither pains nor expense to render the present edition of Guthrie's Geography improved, deserv- ing of their patronage.
JAMAICA RUM, LANDING at Hamilton's wharf, a ove the Drawbridge, out of the ship BACCHUS Capt. VANNEGAN, from JAMAICA, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. May 16 d
Morris Academy.
THIS institution is now open for the re- ception of students under the immediate care of Mr. Caleb Ruffell, whose abilities as an instructor, and attachment to the bu- siness have long been known and approved. He has under him the best assistants in the different branches—The scholars are taught the English, French, Latin, and Greek languages, Public-Speaking, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Astronomy, and the various branches of the Mathematics. The pecuniary situation of this place is suc- h as to recommend it to those, who wish to have their children in the country. Board- ing, washing, mending, &c. will be provid- ed in good families, and the morals of the scholars carefully attended to.
The price including tuition, firewood, &c. exclusive of the French language) will not exceed thirty pounds proclamation mo- ney per annum (an addition of three dollars per quarter will be made to such scholars who are taught the French language. The Directors are determined to pay such atten- tion to this institution, as will render it respectable and useful.
GABRIEL H. FORD, TIMOTHY JOHNS, jun. } Directors. NATHAN FORD, Mortilow, May 15, 1794 d. w. m.
Christiana Mills For Sale.
ON Monday the first day of September next at 8 o'clock in the evening, at the Coffee House in the city of Philadelphia will be sold by public vendue, two tract or pieces of land situated in White Clay Creek hundred, New Castle county and state of Delaware; one of which contains about sixty acres of highly improved land, on it are a large two story brick dwelling house; a convenient brick barn, with stabling and a carriage house underneath, an excellent kiln for drying corn; and the well known mills called Christiana Mills (late Pat- terton's) which being at the head of the tide on Christiana river, and but about half a mile from the landing, is conveniently situ- ated for carrying the articles manufactured at the mills by water to Philadelphia—This property being close to the road leading from Elkton to Christiana bridge, and at the head of the tide, with many other at- tendant advantages, render its situation for the milling business to very valuable, as to be equalled by few and excelled by none.
The latter tract containing 175 acres, is about one mile from the mills and is chiefly woodland, which being contiguous to water carriage to the city of Philadelphia, must be of increasing value, especially as there is a quantity of large timber in said tract suitable for the purposes of the mills.
The terms upon which the above men- tioned estates will be sold are—one thou- sand pounds to be paid on executing the deeds, and seven hundred and fifty pounds per annum, with interest for the remainder or proportionably for each part.
Indisputable titles will be made for the property, by
JOHN NIXON, ALEX. FOSTER, GEO. LATIMER.
At same time and place will be sold a large BOAT. July 2 m. w. & s.
ADVERTISEMENT.
LETTERS on the subject of the Wash- ington Lottery, being by mistake repeat- edly addressed to the Commissioners for the City of Washington.
Persons concerned are hereby informed, that all such should be addressed either to W. Deakins jun. of Washington, or to the Subscriber. The commissioners never hav- ing contemplated any further concern in this business, than in their assent to receive the bonds and approve the names of the managers. The prizes have been paid and are paying on demand by W. Deakins, Washington, Peter Gilman, Boston, and by the Subscriber.
For the Lottery No. 2, the securities al- ready given will be retained by the com- missioners, or transferred by them at their option to the bank of Columbia; and the commissioners will be consulted respecting a judicious and equitable disposition of the houses to be built thereby; their treasury or the bank of Columbia will receive the money intended for the National Univer- sity, and they will be consulted in the no- mination of the 24 managers; but all the responsibility respecting the general dispo- sition of the tickets, and payment of prizes, will rest as in the Hotel Lottery, on the persons whose names are and may be hereafter published as assistants to forward this business with
S. BLODGET.
N. B. Mr. Blodget will be particularly obliged if those persons who possess prizes yet unpaid, will apply for their money as early as possible. June 7th. d.
Carolina Rice and Indigo, BAY MAHOGANY, and FRENCH BURR STONES, FOR SALE BY Gurney and Smith. May 14. d
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, hds. and quar- ter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Souchong and Congo TEAS, in quarter chests A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Ruslia MATTS. June 9 d
Richard Johns } In the Chancery Court of the John Wells and } State of Maryland, Mordetai Cole } May 26th 1794
The Complainant hath fil-
ed his bill, for the purpose of obtaining a decree, to vest in him a complete legal title to two tracts of land, lying in Baltimore county, one called Painter's Level, con- taining 100 acres, the other called Prospect containing 135 acres. He states, that the said John Wells on the 16th day of March 1774 contracted to sell the said land to the said Mordetai Cole, & executed to him a bond for conveyance, that the said Cole, on the same day, executed to the said Wells a bond for the payment of the purchase money amount- ing to £675 Pennsylvania currency, that the said Cole hath since discharged the whole of the purchase money, and hath assigned to the complainant the said bond for con- veyance; that the said Wells hath never executed a deed, agreeably to his contract but hath removed out of the state of Mary- land, and now resides in the state of Ken- tucky.
It is thereupon, and at the request of the complainant, adjudged, and ordered, that he procure a copy of this order to be insert- ed at least six weeks successively, before the first day of August next, in the United States Gazette at Philadelphia, to the intent, that the said John Wells may have no- tice of the complainant's application to this court, and may be warned to appear here, on or before the first Tuesday in Oc- tober next, to show cause wherefore this court should not proceed to decree, agree- ably to the prayer of the complainant, and to the act of assembly, for such cases made and provided.
T. J. Samuel Harvey Howard. Reg. Cur. Can. June 13 m. w. & s.
Just Published, In one handsome volume, 12mo. Price 5s AND FOR SALE BY JOHN ORMROD,
At Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut Street, AN ESSAY ON THE Natural Equality of Men, On the Rights that result from it, and on the Duties which it imposes.
To which a MEDAL was adjudged, by the Teylerian Society at Haarlem. Corrected and Enlarged, by WILLIAM LAWRENCE BROWN, D. D.
Professor of Moral Philosophy, and the Law of Nature, and of Ecclesiastical History; and Minister of the English Church at Utrecht.
Aliquid semper ad communem utilitatem afferendum. CICERO.
The First American Edition.
THE grand principle of Equality, if rightly understood, is the only basis on which universal justice, sacred order, and perfect freedom, can be firmly built, and permanently secured. The view of it exhibited in this essay, at the same time that it represses the influence of office, the tyranny of pride, and the outrages of oppression; confirms, in the most forcible manner, the necessity of subordination, and the just demands of lawful authority. So far indeed, from loosening the bands of society, that it maintains inviolate, every natural and every civil distinction, draws more closely every social tie, unites in one harmonious and justly proportioned system, and brings men together on the even ground of the inherent rights of hu- man nature, of reciprocal obligation, and of a common relation to the community. March 18. tuft
MADEIRA, SHERRY, PORT, LISBON, & } WINES of the first quality TENERIFFE.
Old Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and West In- dia Rum. Cognac, French and Peach Brandies Claret and Port Wine of a superior qua- lity in cases. Wine: Cyder and Vinegar, in pipes and hds.
Corks in Bales, Havannah Segars in Boxes. Philadelphia Porter, in Cases and Bottles London do. in do. do. Philadelphia Ale and Beer in do. do. London do. in do. do. Cyder in barrels and bottles, prepared for exportation or immediate use,
FOR SALE BY
Benjamin W. Morris,
The corner of Dock and Pear Streets, Where he has provided suitable stores and vaults, for the reception of
W I N E S, &c.
Which he proposes to store or dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general put up. May 9 tu & f am
FOR SALE, By MATHEW CAREY, No. 118 Market Street, An Essay on Slavery,
Designed to exhibit in a new point of view its effects on morals, industry, and the peace of society. Some facts and calculations are offered to prove the labor of freemen to be much more productive than that of slaves ; in proportion as the laboring people enjoy the fruits of their own labor; and hence the necessary conclusion, that slavery is impo- litic as well as unjust. Price 25 Cents. February 15. d
THE office of the President and Directors of the INSURANCE COMPANY of NORTH AMERICA, is removed, to No. 107, South Front Street, being the south east corner of Front and Walnut Streets.
The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeited Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are good general imitation of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the fol- lowing
M A R K S.
Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States.
ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark. The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper.
The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O. to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word.
In the word United, the letters are nar- rower and closer together than the rest of the bill.
The i and f in the word promise are not parallel, the f inclining much more forward than the i.
The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the Letters are stronger and the devi a in the margin particularly is much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in oper- ation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year. Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America.
ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark. They are printed on a paper nearly sim- ilar to that of the counterfeited Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills.
The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in num- ber thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits.
The word Company is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the o being less than the m, and the s following.
There is no stroke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the stroke is well defined.
The letters ent in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are so cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the T and the y going below them.
The signature I Nixon, has the appear- ance of being written with lamb-black and oil, and differs from other ink used in printing the bills and the cashier's signa- ture.
It is supposed these forgeries were commit- ted in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been ap- prehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the author of them.
The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOL- LARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to convic- tion the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz:
The person or persons, who manufac- tured the paper on which the bills are printed. The person or persons, who engraved the plates.
The printer or printers, of the bills. Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting, and uttering the said bills.
Philadelphia, March 28, 1794 April 22, 1794
Other counterfeit bills
of the Bank of the United States have ap- peared in circulation. The denomination is of TWENTY DOLLARS, and the alphabetical mark is the letter B.
They may be distinguished from the ge- nuine by the following MARKS:
The paper of the counterfeits is of a more tender texture and glossier su- face than the genuine, and there is no water mark in them.
The letter C. in the word Cashier, in the true bills is strongly marked, whereas in the counterfeits, the whole letter is a fine hair stroke, evidently in an unfinished state. The letter a in the word demand, is badly formed and the whole word ill done and there is no comma at the end of it, as there is in the genuine bills.
The marginal device, is much darker in the false, than in the genuine bills owing to the thick strokes being coarser, much nearer together, and consequently much more numerous. This difference strikes the eye at first view.
The same reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, will be paid to apprehending & prosecuting to conviction the several above described Offenders in respect to this as to the last described bills.