Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-04-08 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1118.]
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
John Miller, jun. & Co.
NO. 8, CHESTNUT-STREET, Have just imported in the Hamburg Packet, A general assortment of Spring Goods, To which they expect large additions by the next arrivals from London and Liverpool. They have also on Hand, received from France, by the box, assorted, 150 dozens of Silk Stockings, on which the drawback is recoverable; A few Bales of India Book Muslins, & Handkerchiefs, which will be sold low to close sales. March 30.
For SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS,
IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylon Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanoses. WILLIAMS & FRANCIS. January 30.
30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy,
Corks, in bales, and Holland Gin, in pipes, For Sale by Benjamin W. Morris. December 31.
MADEIRA, SHERRY & PORT
For Sale by EDWARD STOW, jun. No. 4, South Water-Street. Dec. 12.
Excellent Claret in Casks,
FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Son. February 13.
Jamaica Pimento,
A quantity for SALE—for Exportation. PETER BLIGHT. Feb. 26.
Furs and Skins.
RICHARD & JAMES POTTER,
HAVE FOR SALE A prime selection of the annexed articles: Shaved Deer Skins Unshaved ditto Elk Skins Shaved do. Beaver Otter Bear Raccoon Wolf Ox hides Tiger Leopard Likewise, Three thousand wt. of superior New-Orleans Indigo. Twenty tierces of Rice, and A quantity of excellent Bogwood, which they will sell on good terms. March 17.
FOR SALE,
A quantity of Spanish Brown, in casks, Ditto dry White Lead, ditto Milled Lead, in sheets, Bar Lead, in casks Shot, of all sizes, A large quantity of Pipes, and A few hampers of English Porter, Likewise, 30 Barrels Excellent Boston Beef, A few cases of Perfumery, A quantity of best Bandanna Handkerchiefs, and A small invoice of Cloths, Muslins, Shawls, and Black Lace. Apply to Samuel Breck, jun. At his Counting-House, on Ross's Wharf. March 18.
This Day is Published and Sold
AT BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK STORE, No. 68, High-Street, The Political Censor; Or, MONTHLY REVIEW of the most interesting political occurrences relative to The United States, For March 1796. By PETER PORCUPINE. *** This work will be continued monthly, and the future numbers will be published on the last day of every month. April 5.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY
JACOB JOHNSON, & CO. NO. 147, MARKET-STREET, [Price 11s. 3d.]
THE
Flowers of Ancient & Modern History, IN TWO VOLUMES. Comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable and interesting Events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious Characters; with a View of the Progress of Society and Manners, Arts and Sciences, from the Creation to the Conclusion of the American War. By JOHN ADAMS, A. M. March 4.
Treasury Department;
Revenue-Office, March 10th, 1796. PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, (No. 43, at the corner of Third and Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia) for building in North-Carolina, I. A Light-House upon Cape-Hatteras. II. A Beacon House upon Shell Castle island. Descriptions of each, and all other particulars, may be seen on application at the offices of any of the Superintendents of Light-Houses, or of the Supervisors of the Revenue, or of the Collectors of the Customs in any of the States; as also at this office. 22w3m
For LIVERPOOL,
THE SHIP S U S S E X, Philip Atkins, master, BURTHEN 246 tons, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 27, Dock-Street. Who have Imported per said Ship, A general assortment of Queens Ware in Cr. Short Pipes in boxes, three gross each. An assortment of Sesse Jars, Together with an assortment of DRY GOODS, suited to the Season—as usual. 4th Mo. 5th, 1796.
For SALE,
THE SHIP C O N C O R D, Capt. THOMPSON, THE Concord is upwards of 300 tons, about three years old, live oak and cedar, coppered—fit to proceed on a voyage to India, or elsewhere—is in the best order, could sail directly. For terms apply to PETER BLIGHT. April 6, 1796.
FOR SALE,
Or will take FREIGHT for Newport, or Providence, THE SLOOP Y O A N N A, NOW lying at Chestnut-street wharf. For terms apply to JOHN PROUD, the master on board, or to Samuel Coates, No. 82, South Front-Street. Who have for SALE, imported in said Vessel, A quantity of CIDER; SOAP; and CANDLES; TIMOTHY SEED. 4th Mo. 5th, 1796.
For LONDON,
THE BRIGANTINE P E G G Y, John Hyer, Commander, BURTHEN 150 tons, is now ready to take in, and will sail in about ten days, part of her cargo being already engaged.
FOR HAMBURGH,
THE SHIP D I A N A, Saml. Pile, master, BURTHEN 200 tons, an excellent vessel, and well fitted. Part of her cargo being engaged, she will sail early.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE SHIP Hamburg Packet, GEORGE CLAY, Commander, BURTHEN 320 tons, is nearly a new vessel, and a remarkably fast sailer. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, it is expected she will sail about the 20th instant. For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co.
WHO ARE LANDING,
From the Hamburg Packet, from Liverpool; 38 Sheets Lead, 140 Casks Nails assorted, 9 Bales of Sail Canvas, No. 1 & 7, 3 ditto of Scine and Sewing Twine, Small Invoice of Cutlery, and Watch Chains, well assorted. Aunt from the Diana, from Jamaica, 160 Puncheons Rum. They have also on Hand, Madeira Wine, in pipes, hogheads, and qr. casks, Old Red Port Wine, in pipes and hogheads, Teneriffe Wine, in pipes and hogheads, Mountain Wine, in quarter casks, Sugar Candy, in boxes of 80 and 60lb. each, 2 hogheads of Camphor, 1 ditto of Jalap in powder, And a quantity of Mahogany. March 30.
FOR SALE,
THE BRIG D E L I G H T, ONE hundred and nine Tons burthen; a good, staunch well built vessel, now lying at Huddell's wharf. For terms apply to Nalbro & John Frazier. No. 95 South Front Street. March 10.
For Sale, or Charter,
THE SLOOP B E T S E Y, John Dankins, master, BURTHEN about 800 barrels flour, in complete order to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the Captain on board, at the subscriber's wharf—JOSEPH SIMS. Who has for Sale, just imported in said Sloop, Coffee, of an excellent quality, in hds. and tierces. Sugar, ditto in hds. and barrels. February 12.
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP John Bulkeley, BURTHEN about 3000 barrels. Enquire of Jesse & Robert Waln. March 29.
Plaster of Paris & Burr Stones.
JUST ARRIVED. By the ship Asia, Captain Langford, from Havre-de-Grace.—Apply to Peter Blight. March 31.
This Day is Published,
At No. 201 Arch Street, and may also be had at Polwell's Printing Office, No. 33, in the same Street, A MAP OF THE RIVER RHINE From NIMEGUEN to BASLE, Shewing The actual Seat of War between the French and Austrians.
RECEIVED
From France, and New-York, a new and fashionable assortment of FRENCH CHINA, CONSISTING OF DESERT Sets. Tea Sets of 6, 12, 18 and 24 cups and saucers Washing hand basins and jugs Flower pots of different shapes Bowls, porringers, and cypher'd cups and saucers A great number of Groups, among which are Louis the XVI. and Doctor Franklin; the Death of Adonis, and the Bust of General Cuffine The whole of this assortment, which is suitable for this and the West-India market, is entirely new, and just opened for sale at the subscribers floor. Orders from any part of the continent will be duly attended to, and the packing done so as to be sent any where either by land or water carriage. N. B. An invoice of Hardware and Jewellery to be disposed of at a low rate. Pasquier & Co. No. 91, South Second-Street. February 7.
SPIRITS.
ANY person may be supplied with Rum, Gin, Cordials, and other Spirits, upon application to the Subscriber, at his Distillery, No. 115, Story, of New Street, between Third and Fourth Streets. March 7. THOMAS CAVE. N. B. Whiskey and Molasses will be purchased, or in exchange for any sort of Spirits at a fair and marketable price. Also, wanted any number of Gin and Brandy Pipes & West-India Rum Puncheons; enquire as above. No. 8, North Front-Street. Printed Calico and Muslin WAREHOUSE. RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, Have just received a superb assortment of the following articles, which they offer for sale: PRINTED calicoes 4-4 wd. book muslins 6-4 wd. ditto ditto Book muslin handkerchiefs Pocket ditto Colored, bordered, muslin handkerchiefs Very new fancy ditto Elegant tambore muslins Colored work ditto Laced figured ditto Brocaded ditto Ladies plaids Gentlemen's neck handksfs. New fashionable shawls Madras handkerchiefs Tambour'd muslins Gurras Humhums Collas &c &c An elegant and fresh assortment of ribbands and fashies Cotton flockings Worsted ditto And a variety of other articles, just opened. Many of the above goods are particularly calculated for the West-India market. December 23.
SHOT,
Of all sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Cambores, Pots, and other castings executed at the shortest notice. Nail rods, from rod to spike, Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for casks or cutting into nails, from a brad to 12d nails, Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100lb. Bar Iron, A Quantity of James River Tobacco, Carolina Pork, Herring in barrels, Kiln-dried corn meal in Hds. and Bbls. Rye flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 4.
George Bringhurst,
COACH & HARNESS MAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from Arch-Street, to No. 23 in north Fifth-Street, adjoining the Episcopal Burial Ground, where he continues the business of Coach making in all its Branches. He makes all kinds of crane neck and perch Carriages, such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, and Coachess; also, Chairs, Kittereens, Gigs, Sulkeys; and all kinds of Harness, with plated or brass mounting. He hath a good supply of the best materials, and a stock of the best seasoned wood. Orders from any part of the United States will be duly attended to with the greatest punctuality and dispatch. His long experience in business, his care in the execution of his work, and an unremitted attention to the desires of his employers, he flatters himself will prove sufficient recommendations. He has several second-hand Carriages for sale, viz. a complete Coach, with a coachman's seat and Venetian blinds all round; a Phaeton; a Chair; and a Sulkey with a falling top. All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Carriages taken in to stand by the month or year. Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21. 11, & 3m. 24wdo
Copper Ware-House,
No. 2. North Fourth Street. GEORGE & HENRY WESCOTT HAVE just received by the late vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, and which they are selling at the most reduced prices for cash, or a short credit, a very large and extensive assortment of sheet Copper and Bottoms, comprising sheets from 3 to 100lb. and bottoms from 16 inches to 5 feet—Also a handsome assortment of the most approved sheathing Copper with nails, and bolts, Tin in boxes, Block-tin, Spelter in casks, Spelter solder, pig lead, &c. &c. Jan. 2.
NOTICE.
THE President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, having determined to supply the city of Philadelphia with water, early in the year 1797, Proposals will be received in writing until the first day of June next, from any person or persons disposed to contract for the cutting and delivery of Iron Pipes necessary for the above purpose. By the Board, WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. March 31.
JUST IMPORTED,
In the ship Liberty, from London, a handsome well assorted Invoice of DRY GOODS, (of about £1000 sterling) Consisting of British and India Book Muslins, Chintzes, &c. two Bales of 6-4 wide Book Muslins, Also, a small Parcel of Numsees; and for Sale by JAMES C. & SAM. W. FISHER. April 5.
Just Landing,
From on board the ship SEA FLOWER, Captain Ben. Swift, from GUADALOUPE. A quantity of SUGARS, FOR SALE, BY F. Coppinger, No. 141, South Front-Street. 5th April.
JUST RECEIVED,
A quantity of excellent Boston BEEF, And Mould and Dipt CANDLES. FOR SALE BY Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 5, S. Water-Street. 3d mo. 11th, 1796.
New Book Auction,
BOSTON. JOHN W. FOLSOM respectfully informs the public, and booksellers in particular, he has opened an Auction Office, in a central situation, for that purpose only. Any orders in that line shall be faithfully and punctually executed; and letters, post paid, immediately attended to. Boston, March 23.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against JOHN LYONS, deceased, late of Charles County, Maryland, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. ALEXANDER GREER, Executor. Allen's Fresh, Charles county, Maryland, March 14, 1796.
JOSEPH COOKE,
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, The corner of Market and Third-Street, Philadelphia. MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received, per the last arrivals, a complete and general assortment of almost Every Article in his Line; Immediately from the manufactures of London, Birmingham, and Sheffield, all of which are of the newest fashion, and will be sold, wholesale and retail, on the lowest terms, and the Notes of Mr. Robert Morris, and Mr. John Nicholson received in payment at their current value. March 5.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for Young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE having removed from Lodge Alley, to the corner of Eleventh and Spruce-Street, for the advantage of a large, convenient House, in a dry, healthy situation; hopes for the continuance of the encouragement she has hitherto so highly experienced; and for which she returns her sincere acknowledgment. Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE is assisted by Masters of the first ability; and the useful, as well as ornamental branches of education are particularly attended to. February 8.
General Post Office, Philadelphia,
March 16, 1796. WHEREAS sundry Letters, transmitted in the Mails of the United States, to and from Norfolk, in the State of Virginia, were opened, and Bank Notes of several denominations fraudulently taken from them at York, in the State aforesaid, in the months of October, November and December last; and whereas a part of said notes and some cash have been recovered and are now in possession of the Post Master General. In order therefore that such Bank Notes as shall be identified may be restored to the owners thereof, and that the remaining notes and cash be equitably distributed among those who are entitled to them. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons who have suffered by such fraudulent practices, within the period, and on the route aforesaid, to exhibit their claims without delay, supported by such reasonable proofs as may be necessary to substantiate them. Such notes as shall be identified will be received by application to the General Post Office, on or before the first day of July next; and the residue of such cash and notes will then be divided among the claimants in proportion to their respective losses, to be ascertained by the necessary proofs, which on or before that day shall be produced to the General Post Office. (sawtju'y) JOS. HABERSHAM.
Canal Lottery Tickets,
For Sale, warranted undrawn, at the Office, 149, Chestnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
Washington Lottery—No. 2.
THE Public are respectfully informed, that the whole of the Tickets in the above Lottery are now rolled up, and from information received, will commence immediately. After the first day's drawing, which will be announced in one of the Philadelphia papers, tickets it is expected will be then Ten Dollars. A correct Numerical Book for public inspection will be opened at the above Office, where all transactions relating to the line of a Broker, are promptly and faithfully executed. THOMAS NOBLE. March 2.
FOR SALE,
A NEAT two story frame building, situate in Fifth-Street, continued in Southwark, which Lets at 30l. per annum, subject to a ground rent of 110s. An elegant Brown Gelding, 14 1-2 hands high, goes well in a chair or under the saddle—A handsome riding Chair and Coach, with harness complete. Three tracts of Land, situate contiguous to each other, containing about 773 acres, in Northumberland county, near the town of Northumberland. Sundry tracts of Land in Bedford county, being about 2,200 acres, part near the waters of Conyngham, and adjoining Lands of Daniel Tylson. Also, one other tract in Weilmersland county, adjoining lands of William Sitgreaves, on Clearfield creek creek. For terms apply to SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1796.

NEW THEATRE.
FRIDAY EVENING, April 8,
Will be presented,
A COMEDY, (never performed here) called
The MISER.
[Written by Henry Fielding.]
Lovegold, Mr. Bates, Frederick, Mr. Marshall, Clermont, Mr. Green, Ramilce, Mr. Wignell, Mr. Deccoy, Mr. Warrell, Mr. Furnish, Mr. Beete, Mr. Sparkle, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Sartin, Mr. Blissett, Mr. List, Mr. Morgan, Lawyer, Master Warrell, Thomas, Mr. Francis, James, Mrs. Francis, Harriet, Mrs. Rowson, Mrs. Wifely, Mrs. Oldmixon, Mariana, Mrs. Solomon, Wheelie, Mrs. Morris, Lappet,
To which will be added, An Entertainment of Music, Dialogue, & Spectacle, CALLED
The JUBILEE.
[Written by the late David Garrick, in honor of Shakespeare.]
Irishman, Mr. Whitlock, Ralph, Mr. Bates, 1st Serenade, (with a Song) Mr. Marshall, 2d Ditto, Mr. Darley, 3d Ditto, Mr. Darley, jun. 1st Gentleman, Mr. Moreton, 2d Ditto, Mr. Beete, Officer, Mr. Blissett, Cook, Mr. Morris, Man Ballad Singer, Mr. Harrowood, Woman do. Mr. Bates, 1st Waiter, Mr. Francis, 2d Ditto, Mr. Warrell, jun. 3d Ditto, Master Warrell, 1st Pedlar, Mr. Blissett, 2d Ditto, Mr. Warrell, Trumpeter, Mr. Rowson, Showman, Mr. Morgan, Goody Benson, Mrs. Bates, Goody Jarvis, Mrs. Rowson, 1st Country Girl, Mrs. Oldmixon, 2d Ditto, Miss Wilems.
With a Grand PAGEANT Exhibiting the Principal Characters in Shakespeare's Plays. Tragic Muse. Mrs. Whitlock. Comic Muse. Mrs. Morris. To conclude with a Roundelay and Chorus.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after FIVE o'clock, and the Curtain rise precisely at a quarter after SIX—until further notice.
BOX, One Dollar—PIT, Three-Fourths of a Dollar—and GALLERY, Half a Dollar.
TICKETS to be had at H. and P. RICE'S Book-Store. No. 50, Market-Street; and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. WELLS, at the Front of the Theatre.
No money or tickets to be returned; nor any person, on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before five o'clock, and order them as soon as the company is seated, to withdraw; as they cannot, on any account, be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RES PUBLICA.
Canal Lottery Office,
Near the Bank of the United States.
Philadelphia, 5th April, 1796.
THE Public are informed, that Tickets are Thirty-one Dollars each, and will continue to rise a dollar at each every other day. As the Lottery is near five-sixths finished every day's drawing must greatly enhance the value of Tickets on account of the five statutory ones of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, besides the 30,000 dollar, and other considerable prizes still in the Wheel.
Wm. Blackburn, Agent.
STATE of the WHEEL.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Number. 1 prize of 30,000, 1 do. 20,000, 2 do. 2,500, 4 do. 1,000, 8 do. 500, 16 do. 100.
With a proportionate number of 12 dollar prizes. A Check-book kept at the Office for examination and registering.
CONCERT
OF VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.
R. TAYLOR,
RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends, and the Public, his benefit Concert will be on Thursday, the 21st of the present month, April, at Mr. O'ELLER'S Hotel. A Band of the most eminent Instrumental Performers will be engaged.
The Vocal Part by Mr. HUNTLEY, and R. TAYLOR.
Particulars will be made known in due time.
April 4 t.th&s*.
Pennsylvania Hospital.
THE Election will be held at the Hospital pursuant to law, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on the second day of the fifth month next, being the second day of the week, at which time the Contributors are desired to attend to choose out of their number Twelve Managers and a Treasurer for the said Institution for the ensuing year.
By order of a Board of Managers,
SAMUEL COATES, Clerk.
4th mo. 5th, 1796.
To the Public.
AT MR. O'ELLER'S HOTEL.
A French Miniature Painter respectfully offers his services to the Public, and hopes that the moderation of his terms, the very short time of his sittings, and the rate of his abilities, will induce his visitors to become his patrons. Feb. 20.
Wanted to Rent,
IN a central situation in Philadelphia, a set of Livery Stables with other conveniences sufficient to contain forty horses and upwards.
Also, wanted to take a farm not exceeding 30 or 40 miles from the city, of about 150 or 200 acres, house, &c. upon it, on either the Pennsylvania or Jersey side. Any person having either to rent, may hear of a tenant (lately from England) by applying to Wm. Henshaw, the corner of 3d and South Streets. April 6.
WANTED.
ONE Journeyman Coppermith, and one Journeyman Tin Plate Worker—to whom the highest wages will be given—Enquire at No. 235 Arch-Street. April 5.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, April 7.
A report was made by Mr. Goodhue of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures to whom the resolution offered by Mr. Macon, respecting the distillers of N. Carolina had been referred, this report is in favor of granting the relief proposed by the resolution.
A report of the attorney general on the petition of Peter Perit was read, and agreed to by the house—this report is against the prayer of the petition.
A report on the petition of Tobias Lord and other was called up by Mr. Thatcher, this report is in favor of the petitioners, was agreed to, and the committee of commerce and manufactures directed to bring in a bill accordingly.
In committee of the whole on the President's message of the 30th ult. Mr. Muhlenberg in the Chair. After a few remarks from Mr. Swift stating the importance of dispatch in disposing of the resolutions moved yesterday; the first resolution was put and carried: Also the second—51 members rising in the affirmative in both instances. The committee then rose and reported the resolutions to the house, which were immediately taken into consideration.
M. Sedgwick called for the previous question, also for the ayes and noes.
The previous question was in the following words—shall the main question be now put.
NOES.
Messrs. Ames, Bourn, Bradbury, Buck, Coit, Cooper, Dent, A. Foster, D. Foster, Gilbert, Gilman, Glenn, Goodhue, Goodrich, Griswold, Harper, Hartley, Henderson, Hillhouse, Hindman, Kittera, S. Lyman, Malbone, Murray, Read, Sedgwick, Jer. Smith, N. Smith, W. Smith, Swift, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tracy, Van Alen, Wadsworth, Williams—37.
AYES.
Messrs. Bailey, Baird, Baldwin, Benton, Blount, Bryan, Burgess, Cabell, Christie, Clopton, Coles, Crabb, Dearborn, Earle, Findley, Franklin, Gallatin, Giles, Gregg, Groves, Hampton, Hancock, Harrison, Hathorn, Havens, Heister, Jackson, Livingston, Locke, Maclay, Macon, Madison, Milledge, Moore, Muhlenberg, Nicholas, Orr, Page, Parker, Patten, Preston, Richards, Rutherford, Sherburne, Isaac Smith, S. Smith, Sprigg, Swanwick, Tatom, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, Winn—54.
The first resolution being read was agreed to.
NOES.
Messrs. Ames, Bourn, Bradbury, Buck, Coit, Cooper, A. Foster, D. Foster, Gilbert, Gilman, Glenn, Goodhue, Goodrich, Griswold, Harper, Hartley, Henderson, Hillhouse, Hindman, Kittera, S. Lyman, Malbone, Murray, Reed, Sedgwick, J. Smith, N. Smith, W. Smith, Swift, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tracy, V. Allen, Wadsworth, Williams—35.
AYES.
Messrs. Bailey, Baird, Bald, Benton, Blount, Bryan, Burgess, Cabell, Christie, Clopton, Coles, Crabb, Dearborn, Dent, Earle, Findley, Franklin, Gallatin, Giles, Gilman, Gregg, Groves, Hampton, Hancock, Harrison, Hathorn, Havens, Heister, Jackson, Livingston, Locke, W. Lyman, Maclay, Macon, Madison, Milledge, Moore, Muhlenberg, Nicholas, Orr, Page, Parker, Patten, Preston, Richards, Rutherford, Sherburne, S. Smith, J. Smith, Sprigg, Swanwick, Tatom, Van Cortlandt, Venable, Varnum, Winn—57.
The second resolution was then read on which the ayes and noes were the same.
The resolutions being disposed of, Mr. Tracy moved that the house should go into Committee of the whole on the state of the Union. This motion was succeeded by a motion to refer to the committee of the whole, the President's message covering sundry estimates relative to appropriations necessary to be made to carry the several treaties with foreign nations into effect. Both these motions were opposed on the ground of their being unexpectedly introduced, and the members not being prepared to discuss the subject. The question being taken on the last motion it was negatived 51 to 37.
The house then on motion of Mr. Paaker resolved itself into committee of the whole on the bill received from the Senate respecting the naval armament.
A motion was made by Mr. W. Smith, the object of which was to try the principle whether the whole number of frigates should be built. He moved an amendment which went to repeal the last section of the first law authorizing a naval equipment. This if agreed to would authorize the President to proceed in finishing the whole number of frigates originally intended; after a long debate the motion was negatived.
The bill was further altered by striking out the section which authorized the President to cause the other three frigates to be provisionally completed, and substituting a section providing for the sale of such of the articles on hand as are of a perishable nature. The committee rose and reported progress.
On motion the confidential message of the President covering sundry estimates of appropriations necessary to be made to carry the treaties with foreign nations into effect, was referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union. The galleries were cleared.
Robert Smith & Co.
No. 58, South Front-Street,
Have received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool,
A general assortment of Goods,
Suitable for the Season;
And by the Vessels that are daily expected they will receive a farther supply, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash, or on a short credit.
They have also received a quantity of
NUTMEGS & MACE.
April 8. $1m
AT the Circuit Court, of the United States, for the New-Jersey District, held at Trenton on the 2nd instant, a very pertinent Charge was delivered to the Grand Jury by Judge Iredell, in answer to which the following address was drawn up, unanimously agreed to by the Jury, and at their request delivered by the Foreman.
May it please the Court,
The Grand Jury of the District of New-Jersey have with great pleasure heard the Charge which has been delivered to them from the honourable Bench.
While contemplating on the important ideas which have been communicated, they have thought it a duty in this manner to express an entire conviction of the truth of such sentiments and of the utility of holding them up to public view.
We are sensible that the opinions, passions and interests of individuals, or of any particular part of the community, should be subordinate to the general will, and that a deviation from this principle, in the recent instance which you have mentioned, produced that most daring and dangerous insurrection which you have described, and which eminently threatened us with all the evils consequent from discord, disorder, anarchy and civil war—We trust, however, that the rise, progress and suppression of this enormous outrage upon law, order and true republicanism, will form an instructive page in our history, that it will long indeed, we hope forever, remain a solitary instance in the annals of our country.
When we look on the world around us, and view almost every country in Europe, torn by the ravages of war, and behold thousands, nay, millions of its late peaceful inhabitants, deluged in their own blood—when we see the calamities of war extending themselves to Africa and the Indies—when we see whole nations in array, contending for that liberty which we enjoy, when danger and fatigue conduct the van, while famine, with all her horrid train of evils, is bringing up the rear.—We say, when we look around us and see these things, how do we felicitate ourselves that we are Americans; with what complacency, with what superlative delight, do we turn our eyes on our happy, thrice happy, country, blessed with peace, blessed with freedom, blessed with plenty, where no rude hand dares approach the peaceful dwelling, where even the meanest cottager enjoys his pittance and his sentiment, where every man, without hyperbole, sits under his own vine, and under his own fig-tree, and enjoys the fruit thereof, while there is none to make him afraid: Surely no nation on earth has greater reason for thankfulness and content; the measure of our enjoyment is full; and scarce a reasonable wish remains unsatisfied.—With all these blessings in store, with our cup full and overflowing, are there yet those among us who are dissatisfied? Sorry are we to say there are—there are who complain—there are who find fault—with our constitution, with our government, with public men and public measures—surely, if we are to judge of these by their effect, and if the maxim be just, that by the fruit ye shall know if the tree be good—we must all with united voice exclaim, that we live under the happiest constitution, and under the best government that ever blessed a nation.
But let us examine if there be real cause of complaint—The late Treaty with Britain seems to be the present foundation on which those complaints are built—this instrument we have seriously considered both in its causes and consequences.
After seven years contest with that nation, in which every thing dear to freemen was at stake on our part, we at length succeeded, a treaty was formed in which our independence was fully acknowledged, and we took place among the nations of the earth.—But, alas! we soon discovered that our confederation, formed amidst the din of arms and the confusion of war, was of too weak a texture to combine so many discordant interests, and that nothing but the sense of common danger had united us so long—A solemn pause ensued—The good sense of the Union at length formed a constitution of government for the whole, and the people willed it should be permanent—A constitution of Checks and Balances—A constitution which secures to every class of citizens their equal rights, and to every order of government its regulated powers—A constitution which has been the admiration of the world, and which we hope will be co-existent with it.
To the head of the government, organized under this constitution, the unanimous voice of the exulting people called that great man, whose wisdom, whose prudence, and whose fortitude, had led them through all the various fortunes of the war, and whose patriotism and invincible fidelity had shone conspicuous through the whole course of it.
Was it not natural to suppose that between two nations just separated by the violent effects of a civil war, and irritated by the event of it, disputes would arise respecting the fulfilment of the article of that treaty, by which they were separated? Such disputes have arisen—it has not been fulfilled on their part, say we—it has not been fulfilled on our part, say they—the peace contemplated by that treaty was affected, hostile appearances were seen, mens minds were agitated, a rupture was likely to become the consequence. War with all its concomitant horrors rose in our view. The executive at this important moment stepped forward and mildly laid, before we plunge into a gulf so profound, into a situation so distressful to any country, so destructive to a young country, and so uncertain in its consequences, let us make one more peaceful effort, let us try negotiation:—A negotiation is set on foot, a new treaty is formed, not with all the favorable features we could have wished, could we have dictated, but in our opinion much more favorable to us than the dire alternative: suppose it does not embrace all the objects we conceive it ought, yet it opens to us a considerable share in the commerce of the European as well as of the Eastern and Western world—it gives us an opportunity of possessing ourselves of by much the most considerable part of the fur trade, by securing to us the possession of those keys to the Indian country—the western posts—it secures to us a general peace with the Indian tribes, by enabling us to extend our
own influence and prevent that of other nations among them; an object of more consequence to America than all the others contended for—and it puts in a state of settlement the disputed boundaries of our territory—shall we then spurn at such a treaty: we answer no, and are free to say, that, in our opinion both they who advised and he who ratified this treaty, have deserved well of their country. Confirmed and ratified as it has been, we hope no obstacles, which may be thrown in its way, will prevent its being carried into effect; and have no doubt but those parts which now appear least favorable, may hereafter by peaceful negotiation, be accommodated to mutual interest and satisfaction.
Finally; we cannot but indulge the hope, entangled as it may seem, that a steady and inviolable adherence to the true principles of our excellent constitution, may establish peace, law and order, upon such a firm basis as to render a political millennium not altogether a visionary and ideal thing.
Signed by direction of the Jury.
JAMES EWING, Foreman.
For the GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
No. VI.
THE "strong restraining influence," which Judge Wilson pledges himself the House of Representatives should have over the President and Senate, although they should have "no active part in making treaties," is precisely the right for which the majority of that house are now contending. If this was not his view, his words were delusions, merely calculated ad captandum vulgus.—But if, according to the idea of the President, treaties are absolutely obligatory and the supreme law of the land, as soon as his fiat is annexed to them, without any possible controul of the House of Representatives, to pretend that the latter have any more "restraining influence" on the President and Senate, with respect to their treaty powers, than the board of Aldermen of Philadelphia, is a mere mockery.
The latter part of the extract, in which the Judge refers to England, appears at first light to have no small ambiguity in it, and is touched upon with some hesitation. But the ambiguity vanishes on a re-examination. The fears of the enemies of the constitution had been very powerfully excited about the magnitude of the treaty powers. To allay those fears, he first dwells on the "strong restraining influence" of the House of Representatives, then gives a statement of the practice in England—and asks this emphatical—this unequivocal question—"and will not the same thing take place here?" What is this "thing" which is to "take place here?" Unquestionably the practice in England. What is that practice? That the King makes treaties, and the Parliament deliberates whether or no they shall be carried into execution. And is not that power which satisfies a King of England, enough for a President of the United States? Widely do I mistake the age in which, and the people among whom I live, if this important question receives not an affirmative answer, re-echoed from New-Hampshire to Georgia; with hardly a dissenting voice out of a thousand.
Thus, to candid men it will appear, that, were we to rest the question on the opinion prevalent in the state conventions, there is, in this one case, a full refutation of the doctrine on which the President has grounded his conduct. This case is every way remarkable. A member of the federal convention is chosen into a state convention for the express and avowed purpose of removing the doubts and difficulties to which the constitution might be exposed; this member is a man of distinguished talents, long devoted to researches on government: when such a man promises to the House of Representatives a "strong restraining influence," as a compensation for the want of "an active part in making treaties" shall we be now told, that the President's "construction agrees with the opinion entertained by the state conventions, when they were deliberating on the constitution?" No, sir, the thing is impossible: And I venture to stake my existence, that the President, when he made this communication, could not possibly have known of this speech of Mr. Wilson; otherwise, he never would have hazarded an assertion to which such an indisputable refutation could be given.
Friends and countrymen, "hear me for my cause!" My object is not to excite any of the angry warring passions—I despise the man, who, when he fails of argument to convince, flies to Bilingsgate to blackguard those with whom he differs, and tries to render infamous those whose only crime is to use that freedom of judgment on political subjects which our constitutions wisely secure us on religious. My strictures shall be, as they have been, preserved pure from such a foul stain. To your reason I address myself—and I shall do so unbiased by party or faction on one side, and by an unworthy fear on the other. I know the danger of entering the lists with such an influential character as the President. Were the crisis less awful, I might shrink from such a danger. But in an emergency like the present, when the issue of this question decides not only our fate, but that of our posterity, not to press forward in our country's service, were worse than musulmanic prostration—a prostration which I shall never fall into, however ruinous may be the consequences to
HARRINGTON.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MR. TENNO,
In the Aurora of this morning we observe a ridiculous display of the names of the Paper Sculls, who are puffed off by the writer as the most distinguished Patriots of their Country. This is impudent enough; but far less so, than the assertion that the indulgence granted to the minority by these men of paper memory was the effect of their candour; the fact is, that a neglect of duty has been the only object in view by the delay; to do NOTHING in the present case, will be to do every thing the anti-federal faction can hope for, or else they are deceiving themselves. CIVIS.
April 7.

It is a very late thing for Mr. Bache's correspondents to be zealous for the House of Representatives. The power of that body was in 1793 and 1794, the abhorrence and dread of the republican party, the people, the patriots, &c. as eight or ten renegades very impudently called themselves:—now the power of the House is a dear and precious thing.
But this power, so cherished by the late revilers and opposers of it, is most exposed to danger when it is the most carried to excess.
The constitution has denied no power to the House that is essential to defend itself or to check the proneness of the other branches to usurpation. Stopping off from the constitution, which is rock, the rights of the House are built upon sand. The arbitrary vote of a majority is substituted as their charter, instead of the constitution. A scramble is begun, and as opinions change and majorities rise and fall, it can never end. Like the sea, its waves will be restless and vexed even in fair weather, and frequently wrought into tempests—its very calms will be short and portentous.
Suppose, however, the usurped power of the House confirmed, will it secure more liberty to our citizens, or add any new guard to the integrity of the members? Will foreign influence be shut out by this means? To mar a treaty is worth as much as to make one. Read the history of Sweden by Sheridan, and judge, from facts, whether a sovereign convention or senate is the place to look for honesty or patriotism.
Executive power possessed by a popular assembly would speedily raise up Robespierres—Factions would soon, and perhaps they do already, receive foreign pay and lean on foreign support. The House would be a mere engine in the hands of great leaders, and the power now so dear would be nothing by the foolish attempt to make it every thing.
It has been remarked, that there is less discord than heretofore in the performances of Mr. Bache's patriotic band, since they have put themselves under the guidance of an Italian leader.
The public have been favored with several novel pieces of music within these few weeks past; which altho' universally disliked,—is perhaps, rather the result of a want of taste on the part of the audience, than any lack of merit in the composition.
The season will probably close with a grand concerto called the Parkinson Ferry War-Whoop.
A Correspondent remarks, that the majority of the House of Representatives having by their resolutions of yesterday, incorporated the substance of the amendments proposed by the State of Virginia into the constitution of the United States,—the doubts relative to the Treaty-making power are now completely done away,—all hearsay and written evidence to the contrary notwithstanding— Risum teneatis Amici!
Perhaps no public question has been discussed with more ability than the subject lately debated in the House of Representatives. The anti-treaty men, foreseeing they must yield at length to the prevailing force of truth, have seemed to be anxious for some hiding place in the labyrinth of cunning. They affect to be positive they are misunderstood; they explain themselves and chuse dark expressions that will cover their retreat by thickening the friendly shade of mystery. The advocates of the constitution as it was made and understood will not, if they are prudent, acquiesce in any evasion. Men of sense, enlightened patriots in all parts of the Union are desired to be on their guard against misrepresentation and deception.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 3 columns: ARRIVED, SHIP, DAYS. Lists ship arrivals like India, Ashmead, Donna Anna, etc. and departures like Brig Brandy Wine Miller, Colver.
FOR SALE, BY ISAAC HARVEY, Jun.
Quantity of Mould & dipt CANDLES, CANDLE, White, and Brown, BEEF, in bbls. and half bbls. CARGO, Ox TONGUES, CIDER, SHOES, &c.
CHINA GOODS.
The Ship ATLANTIC, Captain Silas Swaine, Commander, from Canton, will commence the discharge of her cargo to-morrow morning at Walnut-street wharf. Consisting of Yellow and white Nankieens of excellent quality, Persian Taffeties, black and coloured Lustring, Sattins black of various qualities, Sewing silks in assorted colours, Vermillion in boxes, Cassia in chests, Quicksilver in jars, BOHEA, SOUCHONG, HYSON SKIN, YOUNG HYSON, BEST HYSON, IMPERIAL, CHINA WARE, ornamental, with Table and Tea Sets generally assorted, WHITE SUGARS, and a quantity of First quality Bengal SALT PETRE.
For Sale by Philip Nicklin & Co. April 8.
Yesterday arrived here the Ship Atlantic, Capt. Swaine in 18 weeks from Canton. She failed a few days after the Ship Delaware, capt. Omon, spoke her on the 31st of December, and parted company on the 6th January, all well. Left at Canton the America and Sampson, for New-York. The Atlantic being armed, Capt. Swaine saluted the city with 15 guns.
Extract of a letter from London, dated Feb. 2, 1796. "I this moment came from the Court of Admiralty, where the case of the captures at Martinique by Gray and Jarvis, was tried this morning, it was rejected, which will be a precedent for all the others, and a great point gained for us all that have cases in the courts here. And now they say, on Saturday next the Lords will sit, and will go on to try the legality of the condemnations in the West-Indies."
A late English paper says that upwards of TWELVE MILLIONS of new-papers are circulated annually in Great Britain thro' the medium of the post-office. A correspondent lays, that the above may afford a hint to the House of Representatives on amendments to the post-office law. If such provision is made to circulate information in a monarchy, what ought not a republican government to do?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman of good information in England, to his friend in this city, dated January 18th, 1796.
"BY the English papers which will go by this conveyance, you will learn that the President's Speech has been received after a very short passage, and given infinite satisfaction to all the friends of America here. It is, like its maker, the subject of encomium in all companies and among all parties. We all here hope the conduct of the House of Representatives will be as wise, dignified and prudent as that of the President and the majority of the Senate. Should they discuss the subject of the Treaty, temperately and finally resolve to carry it into effect, as recommended by the Senate and ratified by the President, we have ground to expect the happiest result on this side of the water; the surrender of the Posts and restitution of property illegally seized and sold; but should the measures of the war party in the House obtain, we shall lose all the advantages now within our reach, and be deprived of the benefits of the most advantageous neutrality that a nation ever enjoyed."
"The friendship or enmity of Great Britain is certainly of more importance to our interests than that of any other nation on the globe. I hope the news of the bounty to be allowed on our wheat, rye and Indian corn; the news of the retreat of the French from the other side of the Rhine; the King's message to Parliament; and of the late Armistice may have reached you soon. They will make such an alteration in the face of affairs as I think will completely silence our enragés. I feel very anxious to see this storm blown over. From the close of the present session I look forward to a long continuance of settled government and increasing prosperity."
"From the present aspect of things, it seems highly probable that the demand for our produce in Europe will not cease with the present year. The uncommon mildness of the present winter it is generally supposed will have an unfavorable influence on the crops of the approaching season in this country. France will probably want supplies for some time to come, even on the supposition of a general peace. The miserable situation of unhappy Poland, will not admit of grain to any amount being exported to other countries; so that the old world must continue to look to the new for many important supplies."
"There is considerable embarrassment at present in the treasury here for money—So much hard cash has been sent off to the continent, that gold and silver have risen much above their usual value, and the bank of England have stopped discounting to government, and on notes however respectably subscribed and indorsed. For some time they have stopped payment for neutral cargoes that have been brought in thro' this summer, but I understand an arrangement is made and they will again commence payment on this account to-morrow or next day."
COMMUNICATIONS.
The power contended for by the House of Representatives is very foolishly, or hypocritically called a struggle for liberty. What gives the attempt to usurp the treaty-making power such a fine name? Without such a power, the duty and the means of the House of Representatives are amply sufficient to prevent oppression and redress abuses. The object is, therefore, to make that body something more than the guardians of liberty; it is to make them the joint-holders of the treaty-making power, and, by a very short French progress, at length the sole possessors of all executive power. This is not favorable to liberty; all power in one body will be and ever has been tyranny. More than the constitution gave to the House is too much; and if something may be gained by usurpation now, another stretch will get more, and ALL will center in the House. Those who now FORGET the zealous opposition they made in the general convention to the new usurping doctrine, might at a later day remember, that it was then the design to give all the power to the House. Peter Pindar makes George remember to forget to ask Whitehead to dine. These gentlemen can manage their memories as occasion may require. Their faculties are no less pliant than their principles. What used to be called truth was a stubborn thing, the same in 1787 and in 1796. Mr. Bache's correspondent may repeat his praises on the glorious majority. Some individuals of that majority cannot but receive the praise with an internal sense of unspeakable modesty. However that may be, there are others who neither partake their honors nor envy them.
round waits are all the rage. "Pray, says Delia to her husband, let me have a round wait." The ladies of fashion in London wear feathers exactly of their own length—so that a lady on her feet is twice as long as in her bed. The bucks are cropped—at least all Jacobin bucks—long hair is now a mark of aristocracy. The rage is to crop coxcombs and to dock horses, shaving off the ears of the latter close to the head. Whether the cropping of Jacobins is not a prelude to a shaving of ears and heads, we are not informed. A young lady only ten feet high was lately overtaken in a gale of wind, for lack of ballast.
Arrived at this Port.
Table with 2 columns: SHIP, DAYS. Lists ship arrivals like Schooner Friendship, Burr, St. Croix 16.
Ricketts's Amphitheatre.
For the Benefit of Mrs. Spinacuta.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Saturday, April 9, Will be presented, A Grand variety of New Entertainments. CONSISTING OF Horsemanship, ROPE-DANCING, TUMBLING, Trampoline Feats, PANTOMIME, FIRE-WORKS, &c. &c. The Performance will begin with Mr. F. Ricketts surprising abilities on a single Horse. Mr. Sully's unparalleled Comic Feats on Foot and Horseback, Mr. Ricketts will go thro' THE MANUAL EXERCISE, Standing on a single Horse in full speed, in the character of an American Officer. Mr. Sully will, for this night, throw a Row of Flip-flaps across the area of the Circus, & conclude with A LOFTY BACK SUMMERSETT. Mrs. Spinacuta's Performances on Two Horses in full speed.
Tight-Rope Dancing,
By Mr. Spinacuta, who will, for this night only, Dance with Skats upon the Rope—and for the first time this Season, the surprising LEAP OVER THE GARTER, Backwards and forwards, upwards of ten feet high; and will likewise Play on the Violin several favorite Airs with Variations, without the assistance of the Balance-Pole.—He will put half a crown on his Foot, throw it in the air, & catch it again in a glass Unparalleled TRAMPOLINE FEATS, By Mr. Ricketts, Who will take his surprising Leap over Seven Horses with Riders on them; also over Twenty Men's Heads with others on their Shoulders. To which will be added, (for the last time this Season) a NEW PANTOMIME, under the direction of Mr. Sully, called
Harlequin's Olio; or, MIRTH'S MEDLEY.
Harlequin, Mr. Sully. Pantaloon, Sig. Reano. Lover, Mr. Macdonald. Dwarf, Master Schuyler. Genius, Master Sully. Clown, Mr. Spinacuta. Columbine, Mrs. Spinacuta. Magician, Witches, Millers, Servants, &c. by the rest of the Company. In the course of the Pantomime will be displayed Several TRICKS & MACHINERY. The whole to conclude with
A brilliant Fire-Work,
Purposely prepared for the occasion by Mr. Spinacuta, and Mons. Ambroise. First Piece—Piece Perique, in six different Evolutions of Fire. Second—The Triple Column, surmounted by a Pyramid. Third—The Blazing Sun. Fourth—Ghirandole en Chinoise. By Mons. Ambroise. The following Pieces by Mr. Spinacuta: First Piece—A Gerd, which will change into the Grand Sultan's Plumes, in Chinese Fire-Works and variegated Colours. Second—A Grand Gallery of Brilliant Gerbs. The whole to conclude with THE CURTAIN OF VENICE, Forming a lively representation of Jessamine, & other beautiful Flowers. Mr. Spinacuta assures the Public, that the above Fire Works will be the most brilliant and pleasing ever displayed on the Continent. * * * Tickets to be had of Mrs. Spinacuta, at Mr. Wadman's, corner of Race & Front-streets, and at the usual places. * * * Places for the Boxes may be taken at Mr. O'Elter's Hotel. * * * The Doors in future to be opened at SIX and the Entertainment to begin at SEVEN o'clock. * * * Boxes, one dollar—Pit, half a dollar.
Just Arrived,
By the Ship Atlantic, Captain Swaine, from Canton, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, Yellow NANKIEENS, long and short pieces; Black LUTESTRINGS; Do. TAFFETIES; Do. SATTINS; PERSIAN TAFFETIES; SEWING SILKS; Best HYSON TEA. Philips, Gramond & Co. April 8. $31.
George Dobson,
BEGS leave to inform the Store-keepers in town and country, that he has removed from Market-street, to No. 25, south Third-street, where he is opening a large and elegant assortment of the most fashionable SPRING GOODS, arrived in the different Vessels from London & Liverpool. N. B. 150 dozen Men's Silk Stockings. April 8. $
WANTED,
Several Apprentices to the Printing- Business Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street.
Mr. Fenno,
THE correct and logical Editor of the Aurora, after mature deliberation, has solemnly decided, that dates are totally irrelevant to the investigation of facts.
This declaration affords strong evidence of the Editor's bias in favor of the new doctrines, which, to the utter astonishment of the public, are daily advocated by the leaders of his patriotic band. It is not wonderful, therefore, that inasmuch as one of that band has possessed his constituents, by a circular letter, with the opinions of posterity on the events of the day, the sage Editor should claim the privilege, when in pursuit of a favorite object, to appeal from the living to the dead.
I did not pretend to question the existence of the pamphlet from which the extracts are said to have been taken; on the contrary, I have explicitly asserted that the article (meaning the pamphlet) was either manufactured in this city or at Paris towards the close of the year 1795, an assertion by no means weakened by the subsequent explanation of the Editor; because it is impossible that a book published in the Summer should record a fact which took place in the Autumn following. Let us suppose, by way of illustration, that in the preface to the debates on the treaty now publishing by the Editor, he should undertake to assert, that those debates were had in the House of Representatives in the beginning of 1797, and to silence all doubts on that head, was to produce the pamphlet containing the debates in evidence—it is true the existence of such a pamphlet would be fully proved; but the period at which the debates were said to have obtained would be found to be incorrect.
Altho' I am willing to allow, that the extract from the letter of the Editor's correspondent establishes two facts, viz. that the bantering was born at Paris, and that M. Theremin is its reputed father—yet my charge, with respect to its having been begotten to answer certain purposes, remains unrefuted. If M. Theremin is a venal author, he would as readily write for American as Prussian gold; but as men are not apt to disburse money without some object in view, it may be asked, what motive Frederick William could have had for subsidizing M. Theremin to traduce the administration of the United States, unless he supposed, that the good will of British debtors and French stipendiaries was essential to the preservation of his newly acquired possessions in Poland.
The Editor convinced of the impracticability of reconciling the date of the publication, with the periods of the events therein stated, consoles himself with the reflection, that the arguments are unanswerable, and therefore, that the date is not material in determining its merits. In reply to this opinion I shall conclude my remarks with two observations, which I will thank the Editor to apply by way of caption to the next roll call of his patriotic band.
Firstly. That when certain members of the House of Representatives meditated an invasion of the powers granted by the people to the President and Senate; they had recourse for precedents, to the practice and usages of a British King, British House of Lords, and British House of Commons.
Secondly. That when the Editor of the Aurora, the worthy printer of those worthy members, wished to detract from the character of a person defervedly held in esteem by all honest and enlightened men throughout the world, he the said Editor came forward with extracts from a book, which if not compiled for the use of the humane and just King of Prussia, was most certainly written under the eye of an American Jacobin at Paris.
TRUTH.
CONSTANTINOPLE, December 10.
The plague continues its ravages here, and has even made its way into the Hotel of the Imperial Internuncio, where the death of some person, in consequence of the disorder, has caused great consternation. The other foreign ministers remain in the country to avoid it.
The late dispositions and orders of the court for collecting sailors, and making other naval preparations on the Coast, induce some to expect that war will be declared the next spring at farthest. But as the partition of Poland has already been effected as the three partitioning powers have guaranteed each other's possessions, and as we are in a train of negotiation respecting the incursion which the Persians and Russians had lately made into Georgia, there are still hopes that peace may not soon be interrupted.
The French squadron stated to have arrived in the Dardanelles, still remains there; and as they have not advanced, though the wind has been fair for the last month, it is thought they do not bring the expected presents to the Grand Signior. It appears to be their object to continue where they are for the purpose of making prizes; as they have done already of two vessels, the one an Austrian, and the other a Russian from the Black Sea, laden with different sorts or merchandise of Zante.
Two British frigates which for sometime blocked up two French frigates in Smyrna, as soon as they heard of the arrival of this French squadron in the Archipelago, set sail for Cerigo in quest of a French armed ship which makes a great number of prizes; and others assert for Salonica, in order to escort a frigate and two merchantmen in their way to London. They will probably join the Mediterranean fleet, being insufficient to oppose the superior French force in this quarter.
NEW YORK, February 6.
Yesterday arrived his Britannick Majesty's sloop of war, Jean Bart, of 28 guns, in 7 weeks from Portsmouth with dispatches for the British minister at Philadelphia.
On Sunday failed the British packet Princess Elizabeth, Capt. Roberts with the April mail, for Great Britain—and yesterday the British Packet, Hussar, capt. Whim for Halifax.
MORE WORK FOR MANTUA MAKERS.
The American ladies have hardly had time to ape some English belle who wanted to hide their shape for shame, then the fashion is changed—nine months reasons have altered the shape—and

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Washington Canal Lottery, No. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwriter, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. I. Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn Tickets, each 5,000 35,000 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 500 5,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 575 ditto 20 11,500 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5830 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly.
(Signed)
NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
TO BE SOLD,
1st. A Three-story brick House, No. 80, N. Second street. The Lot is about 22 feet front, and 288 feet deep, to Bread-street, or Moravian Alley. It has long been one of the best stands for business.
2d. A frame Dwelling-House, No. 260, South Front-street, with a Bake-House, the Lot is about 17 feet front, by 130 feet in depth.
3d. A handsome Lot of 25 feet by 200 feet deep, extending from Third-street to George-street; it is the 3d Lot below South-street: on George-street there is a two story brick tenement, a frame ditto adjoining, with a good bake oven.
Likewise a LARGE MEADOW FARM , situate on the River Delaware, at a convenient distance from Philadelphia Market—the Meadow is of the best quality, and in good bank. There are commodious buildings, with a good proportion of arable and woodland, and Cedar Swamp. For terms apply to JOHN LITTLE, No. 40 North Sixth-street.
March 21st, 1796. d&f
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
S K E T C H E S
OF THE
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES,
From the peace of 1783, to the termination of the present Session of Congress.
BY MATTHEW CAREY.
CONDITIONS.
I. This work will be comprised in two or three octavo volumes, each about 400 pages. II. The price to subscribers will be two dollars per volume, handsomely bound. III. No money will be required till the volumes are delivered. IV. Should any of the subscribers disapprove of the work when complete, they may decline receiving it. V. It is expected to be ready for sale in the spring of 1797. VI. As soon after the above time, as one thousand copies are subscribed for, the printing shall commence, and shall be finished as speedily as possible. VII. Subscriptions received by the Author, No. 118, Market-street, and by the chief Booksellers throughout the United States.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE object of the proposed work, is, to present to public view a connected series of the chief events of a period of American history, that does not yield, in importance, to any period of equal length, in the peaceful annals of any country in the world.
Desiring to excite no expectations but such as he shall endeavour to satisfy, the writer is thus early in announcing, that the body and consistence of a regular history, is not to be looked for in this work: neither his talents nor his avocations allow him to hope for this. His humble task shall be to sketch out the most prominent features. It shall be his study to collect and arrange the most interesting materials—to smooth the rugged path—for abler hands, who, by such means, will find their labours abridged, and their progress accelerated.
His chief view will be, to give the History of the United States as a confederated Republic. Nevertheless, notice will be taken of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of the individual States, as far as they can be collected. This information shall be classed under separate appendixes.
The Author solicits the assistance of such Gentlemen as may be possessed of documents calculated to promote the execution of his plan. They shall be received with due gratitude—carefully preferred—and safely returned. February 9. 1aw12t
BURR MILL STONES
Made by OLIVER EVANS, at his Factory, in the old wind-mill in Elsmley's alley.
South Second-street, a little below Dock-street.
WHERE those who apply may be supplied with stones of such quality as will suit their purposes. Also, stones for grinders to run on, and Plaister of Paris ground fine for manure, and
Calcined for Stoco-Work.
He keeps for SALE, At his dwelling No. 215 north Second-street, a little above Vine-street.
Boulting Cloths,
A complete assortment of both imported and American manufactured for merchant and country work, which he warrants good.
ALSO,
The Young Millwright's and Miller's GUIDE. Containing a system of mechanics and hydraulics as they apply to water mills with the whole process of, and all the latest improvements on the art of manufacturing flour &c. intended to be useful to all concerned in building or using water-mills, which book is sold by Matthew Carey and Robert Campbell, booksellers. Sept. 25. 3tdzawtf.
PUBLISHED THIS DAY,
And will be sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High-street, (price one dollar)
The BLOODY BOOT,
THROWN OUT AS
A Warning to the Political Pilots of America;
Or a FAITHFUL RELATION
Of a multitude of acts of Horrid Barbarity,
Such as the eye never witnessed, the tongue never expressed, or the imagination conceived,
Until the commencement of the French Revolution.
TO WHICH IS ADDED,
AN INSTRUCTIVE ESSAY,
Tracing these dreadful effects to their real causes.
Illustrated with four striking copper-plates.
By PETER PORCUPINE.
"You will plunge your country into an abyss of eternal detestation and infamy, and the annals of your boasted revolution will serve as a bloody boot, warning the nations of the Earth to keep aloof from the mighty ruin."
Abbe Maury's speech to the National Assembly March 28. 1aw4w
JAMES M'ALPIN,
TAYLOR,
No 3 South Fourth Street,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favour.
Arabis Shop gentlemen may be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the most fashionable manner.
He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. Oct. 15. 2aw
For Sale at this Office.
The Constitution of the United States, price 20 cents.
Last report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, containing a Plan for the further support of Public Credit, 75 cents.
Germanicus 20.
Proceedings of the Executive respecting the Insurgents; forming an interesting History of the late Insurrection in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Interesting summary of the events which have taken place in the Republic of Geneva—written by M. de Nivernois, 12 1-2 cents.
Twenty-six letters; on the most interesting subjects, respecting the American Revolution, containing much information not generally known to the Citizens of the United States, written in the year 1780, 25 cents.
Also a few copies of the Accounts of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, during the year 1794—price one Dollar and 50 cents. December 20th, 1795. d.
FOR SALE.
A FOUNT of BREWLER, half worn; about four hundred weight. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-street. December 1. $
WANTED,
ON Loan, for two or three years—2000 Dollars for which a mortgage on Land will be given as security The land is clear of every incumbrance. Jan. 9. d.
PROSPOALS
By J. M. SNOWDEN & W. M'CORKLE,
For Printing by Subscription,
THE TRAVELS of ANACHARSIS the
YOUNGER, in GREECE, during the middle of the
Fourth Century before the Christian Era.
By the ABBE BARTHELEMY.
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
IN FIVE VOLUMES:
The Fifth contains Maps, Plans, Views, & Coins illustrative of the Geography & Antiquities of Ancient Greece.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work will be published in 32 weekly numbers, at One Quarter of a Dollar each—payable on delivery. II. It will be printed on a good type and paper, in a handsome octavo size; and each number will contain 80 pages of letter-press. III. In the course of the work 32 plates will be delivered, together with Critical Observations on the Maps of ancient Greece, compiled for those Travels, by M. Barbe du Bocage; the whole of which are intended to form the Fifth Volume. IV. Should the work exceed 32 numbers, the remainder will be given gratis. V. Those who procure twelve Subscribers and become accountable for the money shall receive one copy gratis. VI. The price of the Work, when finished, will be enhanced to non-subscribers.
To give a proper idea of the Plan of this Work, the following is extracted from the Advertisement of the Author:
"I imagine a Scythian, named ANACHARSIS, to arrive in Greece, some years before the birth of Alexander; and that from Athens, the usual place of his residence, he makes several excursions into the neighbouring provinces; every where observing the manners and customs of the inhabitants, being present at their festivals, and studying the nature of their governments; sometimes dedicating his leisure to enquiries relative to the progress of the human mind, and sometimes conversing with the great men who flourished at that time; with Eramonidas, Phocion, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Demosthenes, &c. As soon as he has seen Greece enflamed by Philip, the father of Alexander, he returns into Scythia, where he puts in order an account of his travels, and to prevent any interruption in his narrative, relates in an introduction the memorable events which had passed in Greece before he left Scythia."
"I have chosen to write a narrative of Travels rather than a history, because in such a narrative all is scenery and action; and because circumstantial details may be entered into which are not permitted to the historian."
LIST of the PLATES which are annexed to this WORK.
1. Greece and the Grecian Islands. 2. Plan of the Pal of Thermopylae. 3. Plan of the Battle of Salamis. 4. Elysium on the Battle of Platea. 5. Chart of the Palus Mæotis and Pontus Euxinus. 6. The Bot-horus of Thrace. 7. The Hellepont. 8. Plan of the Environs of Athens. 9. Attica, Megaris, and Part of the Island of Eubœa. 10. Plan of the Academy and its Environs. 11. Plan of a Grecian Palæstra, after Vitruvius. 12. Plan of Athens. 13. Plan and Elevation of the Propylæa. 14. Plan of the Temple of Theseus, Elevation and View of the Parthenon. 15. Phocis and Doris. 16. Elysium on the Environs of Delphi and View of Parnassus. 17. Plan of a Grecian House after Vitruvius. 18. Boeotia. 19. Thessaly. 20. Corinthia, Sicyonia, Phliaia, and Achaia. 21. Elis and Triphylia. 22. Elysium on the Topography of Olympia. 23. Messenia. 24. Laconia and the Island of Cythera. 25. Elysium on the Topography of Sparta & its Environs. 26. Arcadia. 27. Argolis, Epidauria, Troezenia, Hermionia, the Isle of Ægina and Cynuria. 28. View of Plato on the Promontory of Sunium, discording to his Disciples. 29. Ancient Greek Theatre. 30. The Cyclades. 31. Coins from the Cabinet of the King of France.
It is proposed to give an elegant edition of this valuable work: The greatest care will be taken to render it correctly executed; and the Plates shall be engraved by the first American artists. As the work now presented forms a pleasing and instructive view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religion, laws, arts and literature of Greece, during the most interesting period of its history, the publishers make no doubt but it will meet the approbation of an enlightened public.
Subscriptions are received at the Office of the Aurora; the Publishers, No. 47, Fourth-street, and 144, South Front-street; and by the principal Booksellers throughout the United States. April 7. 1. t.h. 3stf.
At a meeting of the Stockholders of the Society for establishing useful manufactures, held at Paterson, on Tuesday, the 5th of March, 1796, by special appointment of the Board of Directors of said Society.
THE meeting having taken into their consideration the extreme badness of the roads and weather, which has prevented the attendance of many of the Stockholders; and as it is judged necessary that there should be as full a meeting as could be had—therefore ordered and directed that the present meeting be adjourned to the 3d Tuesday in April next, to meet at the House of Archer Gifford, in Newark, at ten of the clock of the forenoon of said day; at which time and place a full meeting of the Stockholders is earnestly requested. By order of the Meeting.
J. N. CUMMING. S. 1. t.h. 4. 1. t.h. 4. 1.
Paterson, March 4, 1796.
FOR SALE,
A very valuable ESTATE,
Called TWISTENHAM.
SITUATE in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent Land, 45 of which are good watered Meadow, 90 of prime Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the best quality. There are on the premises a good two-story Brick House, with 8 rooms on a floor, and Cellars under the whole, with a Pump Well of excellent Water in front; a large frame Barn, Stables, and other convenient buildings; a Smoke-House and Stone Spring House; two good Apple-Orchards, and one of Peaches. The Fields are all in Clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of Water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for Grazing.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the Land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a Gentleman's Country Seat.
The foregoing is part of the Estate of Jacob Harman, deceased and offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS Oct. 9, 1795 estf
Joseph & Jesse Sharpless,
No. 32, South Third-street, Have received per the Hainburgh Packet, AND HAVE FOR SALE,
A variety of MERCHANDIZE;
CONSISTING OF CALICOES, Furniture do. Dimities, Fustians, wide and narrow clouded and striped Nankeens, Checks, Ginghams, elegant Velt patterns of Camel's hair, Mulliner, and Marcellas, Hosiery, Calimeres, Jeans, superfine and second Cloths, Calimancos, Spinnings, Moteens, Irish Linens, and dry Goods in general.—Alb.
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Saddlery and Saddlers Tools.
They expect a large additional supply of dry Goods by the first vessels, which they will sell on reasonable terms for each or usual credit. 3d mo. 30th. 2awtf.
N. B. A number of elegant Couture panes, and Mirrors Bed Quilts.
Ephraim Clark,
CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, PHILADELPHIA,
Has received by the different arrivals,
A VERY LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
Gold, Silver, and Metal Watches;
ALSO, A GENERAL SUPPLY OF
TOOLS, FILES, and MATERIALS;
CONSISTING OF
Japann'd Clock Faces; Eight day, and thirty hour brass; flit pinions and forged work; large and small bells; time-piece and watch glasses; springs; large and small flakes and beek irons; ditto hammers; large and small bench vices, and hand vices; sliding tongs and pliers; screw plates; round, oval, and square draw plates; shears; blow pipes; emery; rotten stone; pumice stone; crucibles; cat-gut, and 30 hour lines; an elegant assortment of ladies and gentlemen's steel and gilt chains, silk strings, gilt and steel seals and keys.
All orders from the Country carefully attended to. February 11. tu&f
WILLIAM YOUNG,
No. 52 South Second-street,
HAS FOR SALE,
An extensive assortment of PAPERS, from the manufacturers in Europe, and from his Manufactory on Brandwyn, wholesale and retail.
WRITING & PRINTING PAPERS, viz.
Imperial, Small folio Post, plain Super-royal, Ditto gilt Royal, Blossom Paper assorted Medium, Transparent folio Post Demy, Superfine & common foolscap Thick Post, in folio, Marbled papers, large and small Ditto, in quarto, small Extra large Folio Post, Ditto, quarto, Folio Post, wove, London brown, assorted Quarto, ditto, Lug-book paper Folio wove Post, lined, Hatter's paper Quarto do. do. Strainer's paper Ditto, gilt,