Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-02-23 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 45 of Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1795.
[Whole No. 767]
177
COLUMBIANUM.
At a meeting held at Peale's Museum the last night, it was resolved, That the Society proceed to the election of Officers for the ensuing year, on Monday the 2d of March. By order. C. W. PEALE, Chairman. R. CLAIBORNE, Secretary. February 21. 1795.
WANTED.
A Foreman for a Paper Mill. To a man of capacity and skill in the business, whose honesty and fidelity can be well vouched, a liberal encouragement will be offered. Inquire of the Printer. eodiat
Columbianum.
February 14, 1795. At a Meeting of the Fellow Artists of the Columbianum, at Mr. Groombridge's House, adjoining the Bank of Pennsylvania, in the City of Philadelphia. Resolved, That the Columbianum on National College, shall apprise the Artists of America, and such Ladies and Gentlemen, as are desirous of sending specimens of their performances, either in Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, or Engraving, that a PUBLIC EXHIBITION will be opened in the City of Philadelphia, on the first day of May next, when those who wish to be Exhibitors, are requested to notify their intentions as soon as possible, addressed to the Chairman of the Columbianum through the hands of Mr. Groombridge.
Resolved, That the Rooms intended for the Exhibition shall be announced to the Public, as soon as the preparatory arrangements are completed. Resolved, That every possible care shall be taken of such performances of Artists and Honorary Exhibitors as are intended for the Exhibition, and that they shall be returned to the different proprietors, at the close of the same, with every suitable precaution.
Resolved, That the Rules and Regulations for conducting the Exhibition, shall be laid before the Public at an early period, with the names of the Committee appointed to draw them up. Signed by Order, P. P. PRICE, Sec. pro tem. THOS. ROBSON, Asst. Sec. Feb. 20
Thirty dollars reward.
Ran away from the Subscriber, a white French servant man named Pierre La Fite, about 30 years of age, of small stature, blue eyes, large nostrils; had on blue clothes, like a sailor's, and has a small wound in one of his fingers. He left my plantation last Saturday morning, after stealing several silver spoons and forks, part of which he sold to a silver-smith in Fredericktown. He enticed away with him a French Negro Girl, named Cilla, about 22 years of age, belonging to me. She had a green petticoat, and they both speak bad English. He says he is a gardener and had been taken on board a French privateer which he left at Baltimore, proceeded to his coming into my service at Fredericktown. Any person who will secure them in either of the jails of the following places, shall thereupon receive 15 dollars for each of the said run-aways, of the following persons.
John Vaughan, of Philadelphia; David Stewart and Sons, Baltimore; Moses Myers, Norfolk; or the Subscriber, I. P. M. DE LA VINCENDIERRE. Fredericktown, Maryland, Feb. 16. All Captains of vessels are warned not to carry them out of the country. dtw3taw2w
TO BE SOLD.
By Thomas Dobson, No. 41, South Second Street, John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut Street, and the Editor hereof.
REPORT
OF THE Secretary of the Treasury Read in the House of Representatives of the United States, January 19, 1795. Containing a PLAN for the further support of Public Credit.
George Green,
informs his Friends and Customers in particular, and the Public in general, that he has a New four horse Stage, For journeys, and a number of genteel and close Carriages with good horses and careful drivers to let on as moderate terms as any other person in the city. Enquire at his Livery Stables in Pine Street, No. 123. Said Green solicits a continuance of that share of the Public Patronage, which he has hitherto so amply experienced, and which shall be his study to merit by his close attention to business. Jan. 15 sawtf
For Hamburg,
The ship sailing ship INDUSTRY, William Bell, master LYING at Sim's wharf, will sail in a few days, having three-fourths of her cargo on board. For freight or passage apply to JOH N BROWN, at Walnut Street wharf, or Thomas Newman, No. 118, South Second Street. Feb. 7. d
For Sale or Charter,
The SHIP MARGARET, Robert Robertson, master. She is in complete repair, and of about 3200 barrels burthen. Jesse & Robert Waln. Dec. 29 d
110,000 weight of
Green Coffee,
In 87 bds. 4 barrels, and 220 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf. 1st 2d & 4th Proof. Bourdeaux Brandy, 30 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira WINES, in bds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga Do. in quarter casks, Antigua and other RUM in bds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, HYSON TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland IN, in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in bds. PEPPER, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. Dec. 4 d
PROPOSALS
For printing by subscription, a new publication, to be entitled The American Remembrance of Memory. 1st. This publication will be printed on good paper, and on a good type, and will contain at least 300 pages duodecimo. 2d. The price to Subscribers will be 75 cents to non Subscribers, one dollar. 3d. The Work, it is expected, will be ready for delivery, by the middle of March. 4th. Those who shall obtain 12 Subscribers, will be entitled to one copy for their trouble; to Printers and Booksellers the usual allowance will be given. To the PUBLIC. THE principal design of this publication is to relieve from oblivion the many important events and transactions, which, under divine providence, have been chiefly conducive to the settlement of this country, and to the establishment of our present happy form of government; as also to transmit to posterity the names and achievements of those illustrious men and heroes, to whom America is indebted for her liberty and independence. Should any patriotic Printer think proper to patronize this undertaking by occasionally inserting the above in his paper, and procuring Subscribers, the favour will be thankfully acknowledged by the Editor. James Hardie. N. B. It is requested that such persons as are entitled with subscription papers, will be so obliging as to return them by the first of March, in order that their names may be inserted as patrons of the work. Jan. 24 sawtf
This day is Published,
(Price a quarter of a Dollar)
Slaves in Algiers:
OR A Struggle for Freedom:
A PLAY, Interspersed with Songs, in three acts. Incribed to the Citizens of the United States of North America. By Mrs. Rowson. As performed at the New Theatres in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Extract from the Preface. "My chief aim has been, to offer to the public a Dramatic Entertainment, which, while it might excite a smile, or call forth the tear of sensibility, might contain no one sentiment, in the least prejudicial, to the moral or political principles of the government under which I live. On the contrary, it has been my endeavour, to place the social virtues in the fairest point of view, and hold up to merited contempt and ridicule, their opposite vices. If, in this attempt, I have been the least successful, I shall reap the reward to which I aspire, in the smiles and approbation of a liberal public. Sold by M. Casey, No. 128, and Rice & Co. No. 50, High Street; S. Campbell, No. 54, South Second Street, and Wrigley & Berman, No. 149, Chestnut Street. Jan. 5 sawtf
A FEW COPIES
Of the celebrated Peformance under the Signature of MANLIUS, May be had of John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut Street. PRICE—25 CENTS.
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, bds. and quarter casks. LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks. Souchong and Congo TEAS, in quarter casks. A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT. Soft Shelled ALMONDS in bales. VELVET CORKS, in do. RUSSIA MATTS. June 9. d
FRESH
Bohea Tea,
AND
GIN in Pipes,
Now Landing from on board the ship Peggy, John Elliott master, from Amsterdam. Also Imported by the late Arrivals, RUSSIA Hemp, first quality. Ditto Sail Duck. Ditto Ravens Duck. Brown Russia Sheeting. Ticklenburgs. Oznaburgs. Brown Flanders Sheeting. HOLLANDS and BROWN Rolls. Cotton Stripes and Checks. Flanders Bedticks. Holland Sail Duck. Seine Twine. Dutch Great Coats. Gin in cafes. Madder. Window Glass, 8 by 10. Jesuits Bark. Opium. Assafetida. German Steel. Mill and Cross-cut Saws. Hoes and Cutting Knives. Sythes and Skates. Coffee Mills. At a General Assortment of 5-4 & 6-4 Boultng Cloth, FOR SALE BY Pragers & Co. Now
To be Sold,
A VALUABLE
Tract of Land,
BEING that part of the city of New Brunswick that lies in the county of Somerset and state of New Jersey. It contains upwards of 620 acres of very valuable land and is bounded on the south by the public road that leads from New York to Philadelphia for near two miles, on the east by the river Raritan for near a mile, and lays in a triangular form. Building Lots on several streets in this part of the town fell from five to ten dollars and two thirds a foot front, and the extension of Albany Street, which the situation admits of for at least half a mile, will open a new four cent for very pleasant & commodious situations for dwelling houses. A considerable space along the river is well calculated for building lots, wharves, and wharves, and affords a seat for a Grist Mill on the bank of the river, which may be supplied with water from the Mile-Run by a subterraneous passage already dug, where vessels of 300 barrels burthen may conveniently load and unload. There are now on the premises a good Farm House and two large barns, a commodious new Dwelling House two stories high, 42 by 32 feet square, intended as a well calculated for a store, with very good cellars under the whole, and a kitchen 30 by 20 feet square, a new wharf of 80 feet front, and a well built store house 40 by 26 feet square and three stories high, and a quarry of building stone on the premises. New Brunswick, one of the most flourishing places in New Jersey, lying at the head of the navigation of the river Raritan, is the magazine for the reception of the produce of a very extensive and fertile country, and is well situated for vending every kind of imported merchandise for supplying the country. The easy transportation of every kind of produce and manufacture from thence to New York by water, its situation on the post road through the states, and its vicinity to Perth Amboy, one of the best seaports in the states, render it an object worthy the attention of persons who have the means and know how to improve a situation so well calculated for commerce or manufacture. The premises will be shown by John Parker or James Cole, at New Brunswick, and the terms and conditions of sale, made known by James Parker, Of Perth Amboy. Jan. 19 sawtf
Fresh Teas,
OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz. Imperial, or Gunpowder. Hyson Coomee, 1st quality Hyson, 2d. do. do. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong. A few Boxes of each, for sale at No. 19, Third Street south. Dec. 10 eodiat
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs,
and Glas Ware,
Landing from on board the ship Peggy, from Amsterdam.
ALSO,
Coffee of prime Quality
In hogheads and tierces,
Muscovado Sugars
In hogheads,
German Steel,
ASSORTED WOOLLENS,
In 1st 2d 3d Bales, &c. for sale by
Rundle & Murgatroyd,
No. 11, Walnut Street wharf.
Who want to purchase 300 or 400
Casks Good Flaxseed.
Nov. 11 sawtf
CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THURSDAY next being Thanksgiving Day, there will be no Assembly that evening. SUNDAY, the 22d, being the Birth Day of the President of the United States, there will be a BALL on the evening of the 23d. No tickets will be sold for that night; and the Subscribers are requested to apply to the Managers for Tickets for Strangers, previous to the night of the Ball.
In the press and speedily will
be published,
BY
THOMAS DOBSON,
No. 41, South Second Street,
WOLSTON CRAFT'S
Historical & Moral View
OF THE
French Revolution,
And the effect it has produced in Europe. N. Y. A few Copies of the London edition, for sale at two dollars and a quarter. Feb. 3 sawtf
A Morsel for the Gnawers
of the Bone!
This Day was published,
AND FOR SALE AT
T. BRADFORD'S Book-Store,
No. 8.
South Front Street,
[Price 37 cents]
Observations on the Emi-
gration of Dr. Priestley,
And on the several Addresses delivered to
him, on his arrival at New York, with
additions, containing many curious and
interesting facts on the subject, not
known here when the first edition was
published:—Together with a comprehensive
flurry of a
FARMER'S BULL.
Third Edition.
At the same place may be had the following
Late Publications, viz.
1. A Bone to gnaw for the Democrats;
or Observations on a late pamphlet, entitled
"The Political Progress of Great Britain."
2. The Young Quaker, a comedy, by
O'Keeffe.
3. Haunted Tower, by Mr. Cobb.
4. Sicilian Romance, an opera, by Henry
Siddons.
5. The Hapless Orphan; or Innocent vic-
tim of Revenge; a novel founded on inci-
dents in real life. In a series of letters from
Caroline Francis, to Maria B—— by
an American Lady. 2 vols.
A general Assortment of Books in the different departments of literature.
T. Bradford has also for sale, the Best Superior English CARDS, and best coloured
Wafers, wholesale or retail; and as usual, an
assortment of STATIONARY and Blank
Books, which he will sell on the lowest terms
Feb. 7. d
TUITION
of the
French Tongue, Mathemricks
and Drawing.
J. C. Rouffea informs the public, that he
has opened his EVENING SCHOOL, at his
house, No. 15, Brant Street, between north
Third and Fourth Streets, and between Race
and New Streets.
He continues to wait on Ladies and Gen-
lemen, who wish to be taught at their own
houses, and intends to open a MORNING
SCHOOL for young Ladies as soon as he has
have got Twelve Subscribers. Feb. 8. eodiatw
Library Company of
Philadelphia.
A General Meeting of the Members of the Library Company of Philadelphia is requested, at their Hall, on the ninth day of March next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, to take into consideration the propriety of increasing the Annual Payments, and repealing so much of their Bye Laws, as authorizes the Directors to dispose of the real Estate of the Company. By order of the Directors. Benjamin R. Morgan, Sec'y. Feb. 14. eodiatM
Treasury Department
Revenue Office, Feb.
10, 1795.
Notice is hereby given that
Proposals will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, until the expiration of the 30th day of April next, for Ten Thousand Gallons of the best winter pressed Spermaceti Oil, in strong and well bound casks, not exceeding in capacity forty two gallons, to be ready for delivery, on or before the first day of June next. It is required that the Oil be of a quality fit for use in the coldest weather, and in the Northern Light-Houses. Persons disposed to furnish the above mentioned quantity, or any part thereof not less than 5000 gallons, will be pleased to transmit their written proposals to this office (at Philadelphia) by mail, or to deposit them at the office of either of the following Superintendents of Light-Houses, who will transmit them hither, viz. Joseph Whipple, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Benjamin Lincoln, at Boston. William Ellery, at Newport in Rhode Island. Jedediah Huntington, at New London, Connecticut. Thomas Randall, at New York. William Allibone, at Philadelphia. Immediately after the last day of April, the proposals which may have been received, will be decided upon, and notice will be given of the accepted offer. Security will be required for the punctual delivery of the Oil in quantity and quality as above described. The money will be paid on a delivery after inspection. Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue. Feb. 22 sawtfw
Inland Navigation.
In the Press and speedily will be published
by
Zachariah Poulson jun.
No. 80, Chestnut Street,
AN
HISTORICAL ACCOUNT
OF THE
Rise, progress, and present
state
OF THE
Canal Navigation in Penn-
sylvania.
With an Appendix, containing Abstracts of the Acts of the Legislature since the year 1790, and their Grants of Money for improving ROADS and NAVIGABLE WATERS throughout the state — to which is annexed, "An Explanatory Map." Published by Direction of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna, and the Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation Companies. "Here smooth CANALS, across the extended plain Stretch their long arms to join the distant main. The sons of toil, with many a weary stroke Coup the hard hohem of the solid rock; Resistle's through the stiff opposing clay, With steady patience, work their gradual way; Compel the Genius of the unwilling flood Through the brown borrows of the aged wood; Crops the lone wake the silver urn they pour, And cheer the barren heath, or fallen moor "The traveller, with pleasing wonder sees The white sail gleaming through the dusky trees; And views the alter'd landscape with surprise And doubts the magic scenes that round him rise. Now like a flock of swans, above his head, Their woven wings the flying vessels spread Now meeting streams, in art's maze slide While each, unmixed, pours a separate tide; Now, through the hidden veins of earth they flow And visit sulphurous mines and caves below. The ductile streams obey the judicious hand, And social Plenty crowns the HAPPY LAND Jan. 19 sawtf

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Third Congress of the United States.
AT THE SECOND SESSION.
Began and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
An ACT for reviving certain suits and proceedings which have been discontinued in the District Court of Pennsylvania.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all suits and proceedings which were pending in the District Court of Pennsylvania, which, by law, ought to have been held on the third Monday of November last, and which were discontinued by the failure to hold the same; and all suits and proceedings which were commenced for the said Court, or returned thereto; and also all suits and proceedings, which were pending in any special Court of the said district, and discontinued by failure to hold the adjournment thereof, on the day appointed, at any time since the last day of July last, be, and they are hereby revived; and hereby day is given to all the suits and proceedings aforesaid, in the District Court next by law to be held in the same district; and the same proceedings may be had at the same last mentioned Court, in all the suits and proceedings aforesaid, as by law might have been had at the Courts, respectively, in which the same were pending, or to which the same were returnable.
FREDERICK AUGUSTUS MUHLENBERG, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
Approved, January the twenty eighth, 1795.
GEO: WASHINGTON, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the Office of the Secretary of State.
An ACT further extending the time for receiving on loan the domestic debt of the United States. Sect. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the term for receiving on loan that part of the domestic debt of the United States which has not been subscribed in pursuance of the provisions heretofore made by law for that purpose, be, and the same is hereby further extended, until the thirty-first day of December next, on the same terms and conditions as are contained in the act, entitled, "An act making provision for the debt of the United States." Provided, That the books for receiving the said subscriptions shall be opened only at the treasury of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That such of the creditors of the United States as have not subscribed and shall not subscribe to the said loan shall nevertheless receive during the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, a rate per centum on the amount of such of their demands as have been registered or as shall be registered at the treasury, conformable to the directions in the act, entitled, "An act making provision for the debt of the United States," equal to the interest which would be payable to them as subscribing creditors.
Approved, January the twenty eighth, 1795.
An ACT to authorise the settlement of the claim of Samuel Prioleau.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the accounting officers of the treasury department be, and they are hereby authorized to adjust and settle the claim of Samuel Prioleau for property taken from him at Charles Town for the use of the United States. Provided, That the said Prioleau shall adduce proof to the satisfaction of the accounting officers aforesaid, of the contract on the part of the United States, to pay for the same, and likewise of the value of the property applied to public use.
Approved, January the twenty eighth, 1795.
PRICE OF STOCKS. 6 per Cents 20/ 3/ per Cents 11/6 Deferred 13/ Bank of the United States 35 Pennsylvania 35 North America 45 to 50
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, 14th February.
The bill for continuing and regulating the military establishment of the United States, was read a third time and passed. The bill making further provision for the support of public credit, and the redemption of the public debt, was read a first and second time, and referred to a Committee of the whole house on Monday.
A resolution of the house relative to the illegality of certain laws passed in the district, North West of the Ohio, was read a second time.
The house on motion of Mr. Heath, went into a committee, (Mr. Cobb in the chair,) on the bill for the more effectual recovery of debts due from individuals to the United States.
The first section which produced a debate of some length, was in these words: Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Comptroller of the Treasury be, and is hereby authorized to issue a notification to any person, who has received monies, for which he is accountable to the United States, or to the executor or administrator of such person, if he be deceased, requiring him to render to the Auditor of the Treasury within six months, all his accounts and vouchers for the expenditure of the said monies, comprehending a schedule of all claims of credit, or in default thereof, to remain charged with the monies so advanced; and fail shall be commenced for the same, without further notice: And the party sued as aforesaid, shall be subject to the costs and charges of such suits, whether the ultimate decision shall be in their favor, or against them.
It was moved to strike out the words in italics; and to insert in their place an amendment signifying that the defendant shall not recover costs.
Mr. Boudinot stated the great difficulty of getting a settlement at the Treasury of the United States, on which account he himself had been put to the utmost difficulties, as well as many other persons with whom he was acquainted. This clause required that all vouchers should be lodged at the Treasury. The persons again called for them, with the official receipts, but in the course of years could not get them back again. It was on this account entirely tyrannical to attempt to make people lodge vouchers in such a place, where, by the loss of the papers, or their being mislaid, the parties concerned might be reduced to ruin. He was equally averse to the making of a new law for debtors of the state. This objection referred to the concluding clause of the section.
Mr. Hillhouse vindicated the character of the officers of the Treasury. Mr. Boudinot explained that his complaints went only to blame the management under the old constitution, but things had been left in a state of inextricable confusion.
Mr. Wadsworth would not approve the bill altogether, because he was very willing that public money should be, if possible recovered, but he could see no occasion for new and arbitrary laws, to recover it. He believed that out of every twenty debtors found in the books of the treasury not five would be found to owe a farthing. He knew many persons who had received discharges in full at the treasury, and who as he had no doubt, were still standing charged with large sums in the books. He considered the clause to be a clause of tyranny and violence. He entered into a detail of the frauds committed on the creditors of the public during the war, from the villainy of agents and speculators who crowded over Congress itself. At the treasury, clerks were changing every day, and such a scene of book-keeping was exhibited there, as never had been seen any where else. Officers had come to this city with claims consisting of but a single line, and had to wait a long time, and borrow money to support themselves, and could not get the plainest account settled. Many honest men had been forced to settle in such a way, that they were reduced to beggary and sent to jail; and from particular circumstances, the most honest men fared worst. He had seen all these things. He had felt them. He had paid very fully for this part of his knowledge. He mentioned a person who was sent from this city to New Hampshire to get fifty thousand dollars that were due to him. When he went there he was told that there was nothing in the treasury. He came back to Philadelphia, and at the end of two years, he was forced to accept of depreciated paper, and the payment was stated to the public as made in specie. Mr. Wadsworth could not help protesting against this clause, when he knew of so many people who had been ruined by their connections with the treasury. He had escaped ruin, but others were not so lucky. Mr. Wadsworth made a variety of remarks of which the present is but an incomplete sketch. It is at any time difficult to do justice to his interesting simplicity of expression, where nothing can be added without superfluity, or retrenched without mutilation.
Mr. Hillhouse did not approve the manner in which the gentleman last spoke of the treasury, nor of the hardships laid to be imposed by this law. Mr. Heath had the highest respect for the gentleman from Connecticut, and wondered how he could think it possible that an act of tyranny could pass under the present mild government, which was the admiration of the world. His facts
were specious but fallacious, being drawn from the disastrous period of the war.
Mr. Wadsworth replied, that he did not indeed expect to have heard of an act of tyranny, under this government, but an act of tyranny this clause most certainly was, and unfit for such a government, and till it had passed into a law, he should continue to call it tyrannical. When past, he would no doubt submit to it, but his inward opinion would still be the same, and his heart would continue to feel it as oppression. "If I thought," said Mr. Wadsworth, "that by standing here, and speaking on till the fourth day of March, I could prevent this clause from passing, and that I should not fall down with fatigue, I declare that I would rather speak on, than consent to the passing of the bill as it now stands. The gentleman from Virginia says, that my facts are specious and fallacious. Facts, however, they are, and if they must go out to the world, rather than they should go out as specious and fallacious, I will, myself, take the trouble to verify them from the public records."
Mr. Boudinot knew that there had been men labouring for fourteen or fifteen years to get a settlement with the Treasury, and could not accomplish it. Their accounts were in such a condition that it would require the most expert accomptant that ever was in the service of the Union, a year or two, to clear them up. He himself had been labouring for ten years to get an account settled, and could not. Other accounts he had wearied himself in attempting to get ended, till he went to the office, and declared he would not quit it till the matter was finished.
Mr. Lyman wondered that any body would venture to call a bill before the committee tyrannical. The present secretary of the treasury had said, that these old accounts were in such a confused situation, that the law as it now stands, would not do to get them cleared up. It would be better, Mr. Lyman thought, to make a conflagration at once.
Mr. Wadsworth rose a third time. He would not thus trifle with the patience of the committee, if something of this kind had not really been becoming fashionable. A gentleman had wondered how any body would call a bill before that house tyrannical. It was yet only before the committee, and therefore he conceived himself at liberty to call it what he thought it. Much had been said to day about the opinions of gentlemen in the committee.
Mr. Wadsworth was quite different from other days, he came to receive opinions or information from any body. As to burning the books, Mr. Wadsworth did not approve of that neither. It would be much better to let matters go on as they are. Mr. Wadsworth said, that for his part there was nobody who stood more independent than he did, either as to public or private money. He was all open, and ready to meet and answer every demand of every sort, that the world could bring against him. He had brought more public money to be accounted for than any man in that house; so that nobody could suppose him averse to getting justice done to the public from their debtors. He should feel if the act passed as it now stands, that it was tyranny against many worthy men who had been injured by the public.
The amendment was, on a division, negatived, and the clause went through in substance as above. Some verbal amendments were made. The bill was then reported to the house, and agreed to, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23.
Was married, on Wednesday, the 11th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Hutchins, D. D. Mr. SAMUEL SWIFT, son of Joseph Swift, Esq. of Philadelphia, to Miss MARY SHIPPEN, daughter of Joseph Shippin, Esq. at PLUMLEY, in Chester County.
By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, February 16.
On Saturday evening, returned from France, via Philadelphia, JAMES SWAN, Esq. by whom we learn, that our former residence in this town endeared him to so many of its citizens, is appointed Consul General, from the French Republic, to the United States.
FRENCH CONSTITUTION of '91.
Private letters from Paris, of the 9th inst. state, "That the French Constitu-
tion of 1791, has been lately reprinted in that metropolis, and has met with a very extensive sale; that the Duchess of Orleans has been set at liberty, and occupies the Hotel de Toulouse (a palace which she inherited from her father, the late Duke de Penthièvre, son of the Count de Toulouse) and that the chief motive which actuated the Convention to grant a general amnesty to the insurgents of La Vendee, was, that they had lately received intelligence, that negotiations were carrying on between the British Government and those insurgents, having for their object a descent to be made by the English, for the support of the French Royalists."
Foreign Intelligence.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
December 2.
Mathieu, in the name of the Committee of General Safety—I come to contradict in the most formal manner, the following calumny inserted in the Courier Universel of the 26th of November.
"The son of Louis XIV. will also derive advantage from the revolution of the 27th of July. We know that he had been abandoned to the care of the shoemaker Simon, the worthy follower of Robespierre, whose pupil he has shared. The Committee of General Safety, persuaded that, for being the son of a King, one ought not to be degraded below humanity, have appointed three commissioners, men of probity and knowledge, in the room of Simon. Two of them are charged with the education of the Orphan, and the third is to take care that he want not common necessaries as formerly."
"To refute this false report of Royalism, it is only necessary to recapitulate the measures which your Committee have taken. After the 27th of July a new guardian was appointed at the Temple by the Committee of General Safety. It was afterwards thought by the Committee of General Safety that a single guardian was not sufficient. The Committee of Police was desired to recommend a citizen of approved Republicanism, is an affidavit to the former guardian: and as the continuance of two persons in the same office might be thought to afford an opportunity for seduction, it was ordered that the Civil Committees of the forty-eight sections of Paris, should send one of their members in turn to do duty for twenty four hours with the two confidant guardians at the Temple, and as much as possible the detention of the children of the tyrant. The Committee concerted measures with the military Committee, for the due performance of the military duty at the Temple. Thus you see there was no intention to mitigate the captivity of the children of Capet, or to give them instructors. The Committee and the Convention know how to strike off the heads of Kings, but not how to educate their children. For several days it has been rumoured, that the King had recovered some degree of credit."
There can be no doubt but these rumours, the one relating to the offspring of an abhorred race, and the other to signs of royalism, withdrawn from circulation, proceeded from the same source, and were intended for the same end. But in spite of all plots and expedients, the national credit will be established on the most solid basis, the public tranquillity will be maintained, and the son of Capet as little restored to credit, as alignats with the Royal Head."
Cambon—"I too must contradict the rumour circulated over all Paris, and perhaps over all the Republic. It has been said that the National Treasury is buying up all the gold and silver, and paying 100, 150, and 200 livres in paper, for 23 livres in gold or silver. I declare that since the law of the 8th April, 1793, prohibiting the sale of money, the Treasury has purchased neither money nor Bullion."
[The Debates in the British Parliament are interesting. They furnish great information on the various events occurred, and which are daily occurring in Europe. We therefore, conceive the apportionment of a page of our Mercury to the publication of those last received will be gratifying to our readers.]
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
ADDRESS.
THE Speaker reported to the house the answer which his Majesty, in the usual terms, had been pleased to give to the address, when it was presented to him yesterday.
HABEAS CORPUS.
Mr. Sheridan said, that on the first day of the sessions he had brought forward a subject which appeared to him to involve objects of no less magnitude, than whether the benefit of the Habeas Corpus act was ever again to be resorted to by the subjects of this country; whether the wonted respect to the trial by Jury was in future to be entirely superseded. He had then been induced, however, to waive the consideration of these important matters, and therefore now took the opportunity of naming the earliest day, Monday next, as the day on which he meant to make the motion that on the former occasion he had alluded to.
STATE OF THE NAVY.
Mr. Maurice Robinson wished to call the attention of the house to a fact, which struck him as being of the great-
est importance, viz. That in general the French ships sail far better than ours. The effect of this, he thought, became extremely injurious to the navy, and required immediate remedy, under contemplation with greater propriety, than when, as at present, the Lord of the Admiralty had newly come into office.
Unless, therefore, it was intimated by a Lord of the Board of Admiralty, that some measure was likely soon to be adopted in pursuance of that object, he should give notice of a motion which he intended to submit to the house concerning it.
No answer being given, he named the first open day, Tuesday next, on which he said he should bring forward a motion on the present state of the navy.
SUPPLY.
On the motion of Mr. Rose, the house resolved itself into a committee of supply. Mr. Hobart in the chair, and his Majesty's speech was referred to it, when it was moved, a supply be granted to his Majesty.
Mr. Fox, adverting to the Imperial Loan, said, that it was a subject of such importance, that the house was entitled to a longer notice than usual, before it was taken into consideration, in order that it might be fully apprized of the subject, and that a numerous attendance might be obtained from the very uncustomary period at which the house now assembled, it was not very fully attended, and many gentlemen would soon be called into the country, either on private affairs, or to attend the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace. He hoped, therefore, that the consideration of the Imperial Loan would be protracted till the period of their convenient return, if it were not, as he should prefer and think most proper to delay till a Call of the house would take place. However that might be, he wished that Mr. Pitt, whose absence he, therefore, regretted, would, as soon as possible, name the day which he had fixed upon for that subject, that gentlemen might, before they go out of town, be acquainted with it, in order to calculate their return accordingly.
Mr. Rose could not take upon himself to reply, positively, to this observation, but conceived, that the necessary forms of the house would render it impossible for Mr. Pitt to enter upon the Budget, which he, Mr. Rose, would resume the subject alluded to, sooner than a fortnight or three weeks.
Mr. Sheridan thought no reliance was to be placed on Mr. Pitt's respect to the forms of the house, when, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, he had treated them with such flagrant contempt as to absent himself, contrary to all usage, on the first opening of the Committee of Supply, and had negotiated a loan before Parliament was convened.
Mr. Rose said, that so far from the absence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer being uncustomary, it had invariably fallen to his lot, ever since Mr. Pitt was in office, to make the motion for the Committee of Supply, which had been understood always as being merely formal. It occurred to him, that possibly Mr. Pitt might chuse a day, previous to the Budget, for the consideration of the Imperial Loan, and therefore what he had said before, might not be satisfactory. All, however, that he could do at present, was to suggest, that Mr. Pitt would, probably, have so far considered the subject by Monday, as to be able to give, on that day, the information required.
Mr. Steele rose principally to notice the indecorum of Mr. Sheridan, in personally arraigning a gentleman who was absent, at the same time he admitted that he was not sparing of his attacks when his right hon. Friend was present. He could not but remark the fallacy of supposing the negotiation unwarranted by custom. In fact, it always preceded the vote of the house, though it was not ratified till that passed. The same was the case of all Treaties relative to Subsidy.
Mr. Fox saw a strong distinction between a negotiation for a Loan, after a vote of supply, and services had passed, and previous, as in the present case. Nor could he agree, that the power his Majesty was invested with for the purposes of Foreign Treaty, had any similarity. At this period, however, he should decline entering into any argument upon the subject.
Mr. Sheridan conceded that Mr. Pitt, so far from exempting Mr. Rose, had confessed and extended the charge. He was inclined, he said, totally to disbelieve the report of the guarantee to the Imperial Loan of six millions. It was a thing he thought too scoundrel for any man to dare to some forward

and state it barefaced to the country; on that subject he himself, therefore, could have nothing to add. Mr. Pitt, (who had come into the house while Mr. Sheridan was speaking) said, that he could not consider a committee of supply as any thing else than a matter of course, when even the amendment to the address, proposed to invest his majesty with the most liberal means of preparation, nor the degree of supply, nor its application were at all to come into consideration. In spite of any language which the honorable gentleman might think it useful for his purpose to indulge himself in, he felt no hesitation to declare, in a manner the most open and unmasked, that when the guarantee of a loan was the most likely means to annoy the enemy, and obtain the object of the war, he should ever be ready both to advise and avow the measure; and it was with great satisfaction that he had become more and more convinced, since the former debate, that those arrangements had really been made in consequence of that proposition, that were likely to meet our most sanguine expectations of return.
Mr. Fox could not, like his honorable friend, (Mr. Sheridan) disbelieve any report of the intention of ministers, on account of its rashness or absurdity, after he had had the example of the Prussian subsidy; and when he recollected that an obstinate perseverance in error was one of their most prominent features, the report of an Imperial loan was confirmed beyond the possibility of doubt. He then repeated the observations that he had made before Mr. Pitt was present. He objected to the negotiation as it opened a door to undue influence on members of that house who might be parties to the loan, and thereby interested in carrying on the war, to which the loan was to be applied.
Mr. Pitt said, that he proposed to make the guarantee a separate consideration from the Budget, and that Wednesday, the first of this month, was the day on which he would bring it forward. He was bound to enter into the negotiation, as it enabled him to ascertain what auxiliary force this country could look to from the co-operation of the emperor, which was a very material article for him to submit to them, when the services of the approaching campaign were considered. This was the only reason of the negotiation for the loan taking place so much earlier this year than the last. No undue influence could arise, as seemed to be insinuated, for the support of the war, as those who were parties to the loan were most interested that there should be prospects of peace, which, on whatever terms it was made, would infallibly at first occasion a rise in the funds, and no views of that nature would affect the loan, as even Mr. Fox himself admitted, that our preparations should not in any degree be relaxed, if that object was pursued.
He, however, would tell the stockholders, if he were asked, that a continuation of war, under our present circumstances, made their property more secure and valuable than any peace could do that at present could be obtained. This was his sincere opinion, though he was aware that, at first, the impression would be otherwise.
Mr. Francis doubted, whether the negotiation was conducted in a manner sufficiently open to all propositions what ever merit it might otherwise possess. Mr. Thornton declared, that the principle motive of his supporting that amendment was a conviction that our endeavors for peace would be ineffectual; in which case he looked forward to a perfect union of sentiment throughout the country, and the vigorous exertion of all its powers as the consequence. Though he was disappointed in this view, he meant to give his utmost support to ministers in the prosecution of the war, which he believed to be as just and necessary as ever.
Mr. Wilberforce professed to entertain some hopes of success had propositions of peace been made, which he continued to think would have been the wisest and most political course, but as the decision of the house had shut out that question, the only one which remained was, Whether we should have a vigorous or a languid war? And he had no scruple in saying the former, and being of that opinion like the honorable Gentlemen who spoke last, he should give every support to Administration in its power. On the subject of the Imperial Loan, as a means of the war he had not however fully made up his mind, though the inclination of his opinion was in its favour.
Mr. Dundee expressed similar sentiments, referring to himself the liberty of deciding to any mode of carrying on the war which he might not approve of. Mr. Fox wished as the subject would be frequently brought forward, that the true points of difference in the house were clearly stated, and publicly understood.
He conceived that Ministers rejected all idea of treating with the present government of France; and that they contended for an eternal and unextinguishable war till it was changed into a form partaking of Monarchy.
If the war were continued, no one was more for its being a vigorous continuation than himself; and one cause of his objection to it was, that it would not be conducted with vigor. If the Imperial Loan should even be admitted right, as attaching the Emperor to the prosecution of the war, yet another question would arise, Whether we should act separately or conjoined? He must ever deprecate that system of concert and mutual dependance which had so miserably failed in the two former campaigns. Every power, in his opinion, should act separately against the common enemy in a given point, with no reliance on the co-operation of any other power, but the diversion which their hostility would occasion.
He warned Ministers to look with a serious and anxious concern to the increase of our Naval Power, on the unrivalled superiority of which alone we could depend for safety. Not a crevice should be vacant in the land where a ship could be built, nor one man employed on any other service, till every vessel in our fleet was manned. Every other object, in comparison to the Navy, sunk into insignificance. The undoubted pre-eminence of which should be our prime concern and only reliance.
Mr. Martin and Mr. M. Robinson most heartily concurred in the idea of augmenting and calling forth every exertion of Naval Power that we were capable of; and the latter would gladly have voted the six Millions of Imperial Loans to the exclusive service of the Navy.
Mr. Pitt was as anxious as any one that the points of difference should be clearly and generally understood, and he thought that he had taken some pains at least to make himself understood on that subject, in the course of the last debate.
He regarded the present Government of France, as one with which no treaty of Peace could be made, with safety or honour; and we were not at present in a state which should induce us to be satisfied with an unsafe Peace. Under the present existing circumstances, therefore, he did disclaim all intention of treating with France; but he wished that it should be understood that this determination was confined to the actual state in which both the parties were in.
True it was, that in his opinion the best security that we could have for such a treaty, was a restoration of Monarchy in France in some shape or degree; but he was not bound by anything that he had said, from treating with a Republican form or even the present Government, if it should modify itself so as to be capable of giving that security we look for; or if our situation should unfortunately, and contrary to all probability be so changed, that an insecure peace should become desirable as a less evil than carrying on the war.
At this time a proposition of that nature he was persuaded would have directly the contrary effect that was looked for: Instead of uniting and inspiring it would fever and depress us. He observed, with much satisfaction, upon the fair and candid manner in which those Gentlemen who had been induced to vary in their opinions since the last Session, had explained and limited the nature of their variance.
Mr. Sheridan professed himself but little the wiser for Mr. Pitt's explanations in general, and the same want of benefit, he was obliged to complain on the occasion. He admitted, that on the outset there was something explicit, but it was explicit, but it was so buried in the maze of words that followed, that no distinct idea remained.
If he understood anything, it was, that no peace was to be made with the present Government of France while it was the same. The fashionable phrase of present existing circumstances , to perplexed the previous meaning that he could infer nothing else, which yet however, Mr. Pitt seemed to wish should not be understood.
receiving re-inforcements from the garrisons of the places taken by the French. He has withdrawn entirely from the Province of Cracow, and has established himself in the Palatinate of Sandomir. He has also been joined by 13 battalions of infantry, and a large body of cavalry, which was stationed for some time in Bohemia.
The last dispatches brought by couriers from Italy and the Rhine, are deemed so inauspicious as to put the court in very bad humour; the consequence of which has been, that all the preparations making for celebrating the festival of St. Andrew have been suspended, as also the intended promotions in the military orders. The French having greatly augmented the force which they had in Nice, and their Generals speak of establishing their winter quarters in Lombardy. The Archduke Ferdinand is making preparations to oppose them; but he has not any force which could be thought adequate to the object. Our troops have already lost the important posts of Pomeran and Rabulenta. A great alarm is likewise spread by the French navy, as the squadron which was blocked in the Gulph of Juan has joined that from Toulon, the English fleet continues in the Ports of Corsica.
NEW-YORK, February 20. A Bill passed the House of Assembly yesterday, (which had before passed the Senate without opposition) for taking a new Census of the inhabitants of this State.
35 Votes in the affirmative. 20 in the negative. 15 Majority. Considerable debates were had on this bill. On the one hand it was contended by the opposers to it that the constitution only admitted of a census being taken septennially , or at the expiration of every seven years—that if this bill passed into a law there was no security against encroachments upon the constitution—that it might as well be argued that members of the assembly could be chosen oftener than once a year.
In opposition to this, it was urged by the supporters of the bill, that the constitution had declared that a census should be taken once in every seven years—that four years had already elapsed since the last census;—and that it could not be a violation to take it once at any time within that period, or at this time, considering that the seven years would be nearly expired before the apportionment of representation to be made thereon, could appear in the legislature—that no census could ever be taken agreeable to the sense of the opposers to the bill, since their construction was at war with the practicability of it; and if done at all, it must be done without the time prescribed—that the doctrine of representation was the basis of a republican form of government, and the constitution ought to receive a liberal construction to favor it—that since the words were, that it should be taken once in seven years—and there being no prohibitory, or negative words in the instrument, it might be a good construction to say, it might be taken every year if the necessities of state required: that the situation of our western brethren at this time, called loudly for the law; and that it would be depriving them of their right, if the bill did not pass; that words in a constitution, or a law, must always be taken in relation to the subject matter; and that the most liberal construction ought to be applied, to give efficacy to a principle, which was one of the motives of the revolution—and to the relief of our fellow-citizens, in this behalf.
On this bill the Western and Southern interests clashed considerably. The operation of it will give some addition to the representation from this city, which has considerably increased in population; and to the western counties from a similar cause. It will not take effect, however, until the session after the next. During the recess, the Census will be taken, and returned to the Legislature at their next session; who will then appportion the representation accordingly.
ERRATUM. In the "Poem for the Anniversary" &c. in the second page of the last Gazette, the fifth and sixth lines of the 2d column should be amended to read thus: What shrieks of massacre around her rise! What atheist blasphemies assault the skies!
For LONDON, The Brig DIANA, THOMAS MASON, Jun. Master; Burthen about 2000 barrels, the greatest part of her cargo being engaged, will sail on or before the 24th of March. She is a stout vessel, well found, Philadelphia built, sails well, and has good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage enquire of MATHIAS KEELY, South Water-street, GAZZAM & TAYLOR, Front-street or RALPH MATHER, Race-street, No. 71. February 23.
The members of St. Andrew's Society, are requested to attend their Quarterly Meeting at the Golden Swan, in Third-street, on Saturday, the 28th instant, at 7 o'clock, P. M. RICHARD LAKE, Secretary.
A Correspondent remarks, that, on this auspicious Day when all ranks and denominations of men, re-congratulating themselves, and our Virtuous First Magistrate, on the Anniversary of his birth:—A bill has passed the House of Representatives of the United States for the reduction of the Public Debt, on principles recommended, by Mr. Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury; which, without burdening the people with additional Taxes, will inevitably discharge the Public Debt in a few years.
The birth of this excellent system, and the birth of our worthy President can never be forgotten, by the people of the United States; the former will relieve them from the weight of a public debt—and the latter gave them a character who has been principally instrumental in relieving them from political oppression. Feb. 23, 1795.
NEW THEATRE. TO-MORROW EVENING FEBRUARY 24. Will be Presented A COMEDY, called The Tempest, Or, The Enchanted Island. Alonzo, Mr. Green. Ferdinand, Mr. Moreton. Prospero, Mr. Whitlock. Antonio, Mr. Warrell. Gonzalo, Mr. Cleveland. Hippolito, Mrs. Francis. Stephano, Mr. Harwood. Trinculo, Mr. De Moulin. Caliban, Mr. Bates. Miranda, Miss Oldfield. Ariel, Mrs. Marshall. In Act I. A STORM and SHIPWRECK, with a Dance of Winds, by Messrs. Francis, Nugent, Darley, Jun. and J. Warrell. In Act 4, a Dance of FURIES. To conclude with a Masque of Neptune and Amphitrite. Neptune, Mr. J. Darley. Amphitrite, Miss Willems. To which will be added, A COMEDY, in two acts, written by the Author of the School for Scandal, called The Critic, Or, A Tragedy Rehearsed. Dangle, Mr. Wignell. Sneer, Mr. Moreton. Sir Fretful Plagiary, Mr. Harwood. Sig. Palladio Riornello, Mr. Marshall. Interpreter, Mr. Bissett. Prompter, Mr. Rowson. Puff, Mr. Chalmers. Mrs. Dangle, Mrs. Francis. Italian Girls, { Miss Willems { Miss Broadhurst. Characters of the Tragedy. Lord Burleigh, Mr. Bissett. Gov. of Tilbury Fort, Mr. Darley. Earl of Leicester, Mr. Cleveland. Sir Walter Raleigh, Mr. Green. Sir Christopher Hatton, Mr. Francis. Master of the Horse, Mr. Warrell. Don Ferollo Whiskerands, Mr. Bates. First Niece, Miss Willems. Second Niece, Miss Rowson. Confident, Mrs. Bates. Tiburtina, Mrs. Shaw. TO CONCLUDE WITH A Grand Attack on Tilbury Fort; And Destruction of the ARMADA.
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Yesterday was the Birth-Day of the President of the United States, when he entered into the 64th year of his age. The auspicious Anniversary was this day celebrated with every expression of respect becoming the members of a Free Republic towards the Father of his country. The members of both Houses of Congress—Foreign Ministers—the Reverend Clergy, and other Citizens, and respectable Foreigners, assembled at the house of the President to offer their congratulations.
At noon a Federal salute was fired by a detachment of the Artillery—immediately after both branches of the Legislature of this Commonwealth preceded by the Governor, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Officers of the Militia—and the members of the Cincinnati, went in procession from the State House, escorted by a military corps, to the House of the President of the United States—to present their felicitations on the occasion.
From the Federal Orrery. A POETICAL ADDRESS.
Extracted from Mr. BINGHAM's American Preceptor, and composed by PHILIP LYNIA, to be spoken by one of the young ladies of Mr. B's school, on the annual visitation day.
ON the SPRING's breath the rose's gem is laid By some fond florist, or some sylvan maid; Round the green sod the plant stems expand, Propped by the skilful culturer's fostering hand; Till, reared by care, the blushing EMBLEM towers, The grace of gardens, and the queen of flowers: Even at the cheerless hour of faded prime, Regales the sense, and scorns the host of time. Thus the young buds, which form this bright parterre , Raised by affection, and improved by care, Gave to the view a powerless, formless band, Till the wife  arise , with a master's hand, Drew forth each latent worth, each mental grace, And poured expression o'er the vacant face; Bade the dark eye with sense and softness roll, And lips of roses breathe the feeling soul; The damask cheek with kind affections glow, And the mind's whiteness light the skin of snow. Here the fair form by noble views refined, Shine the bright mirror of the faultless mind. No sullen will attracts the glance of scorn; No blooming charm conceals the envious horn; With pity's dew the eye of radiance flows; With LEARNING's gem the breast of BEAUTY glows. Happy the child, whose green unpractised years, The guiding hand of parent-fondness rears, To rich instruction's ample field removes, Prunes every fault, and every worth improves; Till the young mind unfolds each secret charm, With genius bright, with cherished virtue warm, Like the SPRING's boast , the lovely plant shall rise In grateful odors to the nurturing skies.
But the neglected being of a day, Who careless wastes the morn of life away, Though decked in lavish nature's blooming dyes, The scorn of wisdom, and of fools the prize, Glares in disgrace, in powerless beauty mourns, While from her view the eye of JUDGMENT turns.
So the light POPPY fills the flowery scene, Vain of her streaked robe, and painted mien; In life's short spring each transient grace displays, And flaunts enamored of the coxcomb's gaze. Yet should the wise approach her tawdry bower, And lend his bosom to the phantom flower No latent sweets refreshing powers dispense, But drowsy dullness veils the sickening sense; Till in disgust he spurns her lifeless charms, And flings them ris'd from his loathing arms.

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FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE
Tracts of LAND,
LYING in King George County, Vir- ginia, lying on the south side of Potomack Creek, near its mouth, being one mile from the river Potomack, containing by old sur- veys eleven hundred and ten acres. There is on the above tract of Land a dwelling house thirty by twenty, with three rooms on the first floor, and two above, with five places, a kitchen with a brick chimney, stables, corn house, meat house, dairy and other out houses also a good framed store house by twenty- four, and a granary, both perfectly new, and agreeably situated on the Creek, com- manding a fine view of the river Potomack, and one of the best fisheries either on the ri- ver or creek. This creek is navigable for vessels of several tons, and abounds with wild fowl of every kind, particularly ducks. The land is fertile and well adapted to the culture of corn, rye, and tobacco. There is also on it a quantity of timber of superior quality, either for ship or house building, & contiguous to the water, from whence it could be rafted to Alexandria, or to the City of Washington, and is no more than fifty miles distant from either place. The growth is chiefly red and white oak, locust, walnut, hickory, cedar and poplars of an extraordi- nary size. There are also a couple of small meadows now in timothy, and several other rich swamps, which may be put in at a small expence. The banks consist chiefly of shell- marl of the best quality, which affords a val- uable and inexhaustible fund of manure.
Likewise another valuable Tract, lying in Potomack river in King George county near- ly opposite to Port Tobacco in Maryland, containing about four hundred acres; one hundred of it is heavily timbered with white oak proper for house or ship building; about fifty acres of marsh, and the whole of the land perfectly level, and well adapted to farming. Being of a first quality, and excel- lent for holding manure. It bounds on the ri- ver about three quarters of a mile, has a most admirable herring and rock fishery, and for wild fowl is perhaps equal to any on the Continent.
It is well situated for a Ferry, being at a narrow part of the river, and is not more than three or five miles from the City of Wash- ington by land. We will likewise sell a valuable Tract of Land, lying partly in King George and par- tly in Stafford county, containing five hun- dred acres. This tract is about one mile from Potomack Creek, it is well timbered and watered, the soil is of an excellent quality. For a further account apply to Mr. Charles Stuart Waugh, at Dr. Benjamin Duffield's South Front Street, No. 303, or to the Sub- scribers, living on the premises, King George county, Virginia.
LEWIS WAUGH, OR JOHN WAUGH.
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscribers in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New-Jer- sey, on Sunday morning the 12th instant,
Two young Negro Fellows,
named Jack and Tom, each about 20 years of age. Jack is of a dark black colour and a low look; Tom is of an open counte- nance, of a yellowish colour, and much disposed to laugh. They are sprightly active fellows, and but little short of six feet high; they were both well dressed; Jack had on a blue broad cloth coat and different kinds of clothes.
Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again shall receive the above reward and reasonable expenses.
John Sparks, Andrew Hunter.
A VENDRE, Une Terre Superbe située dans l'Etat de la Nouvelle York.
LA BELLE Habitation connue par le nom de SCOTIA, située sur le bord du nord de la Rivière de Mohawk et vis à vis la florissante ville de Schenectady qui est à l'extrémité de la communication par eau entre la Canada et autres parties occidentales avec la ville d'Alba- ny dont elle est éloignée de seize miles An- glais ou cinq lieues un tiers de France. Cette terre est bordée par la dite Rivière environ deux tiers de lieue—les grands Chem- ins des parties de l'Ouest et du nord se joignent en cet endroit avec plusieurs autres et conduisent à l'endroit par où l'on traverse la Rivière vis à vis la dite ville—cette habitation contient plus de mille acres, une grande partie de la quelle est en plaine de la première qualité et propres pour des prairies ou du grain dont elle produit une grande abondance. On pourroit la diviser en plusieurs habita- tions donnant à chacune des situations très commodes à placer des maisons—elle contient à présent deux maisons grandes et bien com- modes avec des Granges, Ecuries, Magasins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres bâtiments qui sont très convenables et tout situé pour une elevation au bord de la dite Rivière d'où l'on a une vue bien agreable sur la dite ville, des prairies dans les envi- rons et de la Rivière aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'environ trente acres, qui est bien fourni de poisson et de gibier. Il y a aussi sur la dite terre un Moulin à eau sur un cours d'eau qui ne manque Jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier; on y pour- roit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—pour cette terre est aussi un bon Verger des meilleurs fruits de ce pays d'environ mille arbres, encens, les Jardins abondent de toutes sortes de fruit propre pour ce climat—Dependront aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenements avec des lots de terre dont les baux font d'une courte durée. Il y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus féconde pour toutes sortes de grain d'hiver dont il en a été semé l'automne passé presque deux cents boisseaux ce que sera compris dans la Vente aussi bien que deux petites îles dans la Rivière vis à vis la mai- son. On pense que la vue de ces terres on don- nera une plus haute idée qu'une descrip- tion qu'on pourroit en donner. Pour les conditions de Ventes il faut se rendre chez le soussigné demeurant sur les lieux ou à messieurs Oliver Wendel et Harri- son G. Oris, à Boston—messieurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, à New-York—mes- sieurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, mem- bres du Congres, à présent à Philadelphie, ou à messieurs Stephen Bayard dans la ville de Schenectady, qui feront connoître le prix et conditions de la Vente.
JOHN SANDERS.
Valuable Property For Sale,
IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK.
THAT valuable and well known Estate, called SCOTIA, situated on the north bank of the Mohawk river, directly opposite the po- pulous and flourishing town of Schenectady, at the foot of the water-communication from the Western Country, and Upper Canada; ex- tending about two miles on the bank of the river above and below the said town; this river is the only water communication in the United States with the great western Lakes. The roads from the western and northern parts of the State of New York, together with a number of other public roads here meet, and lead to the noted ferry keep oppo- site the said town. It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is intervalle or low land, calculated both for grass or grain, producing great burthens annually; it may be laid into a number of valuable farms, af- fording convenient and handsome building grounds; it is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses, with large Dutch barns, barracks, lofts, stables, cart and wagon house, carriage house, flour house, summer house, and other out- houses, on a commanding eminence near the bank of the river, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect of the river for several miles, the lowland, the town, and a fine lake of water, covering about thirty acres, well stocked with all kinds of river fish, fowl, &c. There is a good grist mill on a never failing stream of water, a good frame house, &c. for the miller, also convenience above the mill for crediting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand ap- ple trees, set out, grassed at the best fruit, the gardens are stocked with all the various fruits the climate will admit; also several tenements with portions of land on short leases. The land in point of fertility of soil, is ex- ceeded by none in the State; there is now in the ground near two hundred bushels winter grain, which will be included in the above sale. Also two small islands in the river, opposite the mansion house. A view of the premises, it is presumed, will fully equal any description that can be given thereof. For terms of sale apply to the Subscriber, residing on the premises, Messrs. Oliver Wen- del or Harrison G. Oris, Esquires, in the town of Boston, Cornelius Ray, or De Witt Clinton, Esquires, at the city of New York; James Gordon or Henry Glen, Esquires, two of the members of Congress, at the city of Philadelphia; Stephen N. Bayard, in the town of Schenectady, by whom the price & terms of sale will be communicated.
JOHN SANDERS.
Sedro, Jan. 28, 1795.
N. B. The remaining stock unfold, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or pur- chasers may be accommodated with. Philad. Feb. 7. 2aw3m
WANTED, An Apprentice To the Watch making and Repairing Business
APPLY TO C. Campbell, No. 3, South Fourth street, two doors from Market street. Jan. 19 2awtf
A pleasant Country Seat,
MAY be hired for one or more years and possession given immediately, consist- ing of A neat three story brick house with a barn, a well of water, and an excel- lent bearing Orchard, containing 150 trees —It is situated 4 miles from the city be- tween the Wissahickon road and the Schuyl- kill, at the distance of an agreeable walk from that river, where a pleasure boat may be conveniently kept. The quantity of Land may be confined to 8, or extended to any number of acres not exceeding 42. Apply to Jonathan Williams jun at Mount Pleasant, adjoining the Premises. Jan. 12 2awtf
Wants Employment,
A Person having a tolerable knowledge of CONVEYANCING, a general know- ledge of Accounts and Figures, and writes a good hand. He would engage by the year, either in an Office or Merchant's counting house. A line addressed to J.B. and left at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, will be duly attended to. Jan. 10 codtf
FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground,
ON the west side of Third, at the corner of New or Story street, in the City of Phi- ladelphia: it being 34 feet 8 inches in front on Third street, and 86 feet deep on Story street. On said lot are two framed dwelling houses, two stories high; the corner house almost new, with a good cellar. For terms and other particulars, apply at the Office of Edward Bonall & Co. or at No. 69, north Second street. Jan. 26 in4gw
City of Washington.
SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II.
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  1 A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 lots 30x100 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 Cash prize of 10,000   5 ditto 5,000 each, etc 25,000   10 ditto 1,000 10,000   20 ditto 500 10,000   100 ditto 100 10,000   200 ditto 50 10,000   400 ditto 25 10,000   1,000 ditto 10 10,000   15,000 ditto 10 150,000   15,739 Prizes   33,481 Blanks   50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000 
This Lottery will afford an elegant spec- men of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful de- signs are already selected for the centre on two of the public squares; from their drawings, it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the tenement the Hotel Lottery. A neat deduction of five per cent will be made to defray the neces- sary expenses of printing, &c, and the sur- plus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The drawing will be under the management of 34 gentlemen appointed by the commissioners for the City of Wash- ington, for the time being, and acting on oath.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
*** Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Wit & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Rich- mond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. Aug. 30 codtf
Wants Employment,
AN Elderly person, who writes a good hand, and understands accounts, and who al- so can be well recommended for his honesty and industry. Any tradesman or mechanic who may wish for such a person to keep his books, and make out his bills, may receive information by ap- plying to James Hardie, corner of Lombard and Fifth street. Jan. 28 2awtf
COFFEE
54 hogheads } 120,000 lbs. 350 barrels } Just arrived in the Rebecca, Captain Hughes, from Jamaica. FOR SALE BY Peter Blight.
Who has also now landing out of the Ma- cary, from Oporto, Choice Red Port Wine, IN PIPES.
CARRIAGE OF THE PUBLIC MAILS.
PROPOSALS will be recei-
ed at the General Post-Office until the 31st day of March next, inclusively, for carrying the mails of the United States between Phi- ladelphia and the city of New York—Phi- ladelphia and Baltimore—Baltimore and Al- exandria—and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh the times of arrival to be as follows:
1. Philadelphia and New York. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday at one o'clock in the afternoon—and deliver it at New-York (in twenty hours after, viz) every Tuesday, Wed- nesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at nine o'clock in the morning. RE- TURNING, receive the mail at New-York every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- day, Saturday and Monday, at one in the afternoon, and deliver it at Philadelphia nineteen hours, viz, every Wednesday, Thurs- day, Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tues- day, at eight o'clock in the morning.
2. Philadelphia and Baltimore. Persons offering proposals re-deferred to on what terms they will carry this mail three times a week, and on what terms they will carry it five times a week.
3. Philadelphia and Washington. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Wash- ington, (in twenty-eight hours) every Tues- day, Thursday, and Saturday, at three o'clock in the afternoon. RETURNING, receive the mail at Baltimore every Tuesday, Thurs- day and Sunday, at ten o'clock in the evening and deliver it at Philadelphia, every Thurs- day, Saturday, and Tuesday, at nine o'clock in the morning. (35 hours.) Six times a week.
Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Baltimore (in twenty eight hours) every Tuesday, Wednes- day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Mon- day afternoons by three o'clock—RETURNING receive the mail at Baltimore every Tues- day, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Satur- day and Monday evenings by ten o'clock, and deliver it at Philadelphia (in 35 hours) every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday mornings, by eight o'clock.
4. Baltimore and Alexandria. Receive the mail at Baltimore, from the first of April to the first of November, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in the morning (or by half past ten o'clock on each preceding evening) and deliver it at Alexandria the same day at six o'clock in the evening. RETURNING, receive the mail at Alexandria the same evening by half past six o'clock, or early the next morning, and deliver it at Baltimore, every Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Saturday, by half past four o'clock in the afternoon.
From the 1st of November to the 1st of April, receive the mail at Baltimore as above, and deliver it at Georgetown every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by five o'clock in the evening, and at Alexandria, each succeeding morning at eight o'clock. RETURNING, receive the mail at Alexandria every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at five o'clock in the afternoon, and deliver it at Georgetown at seven o'clock in the evening, and at Baltimore on each succeeding day by half past four in the afternoon.
NOTE. Persons proposing to carry the Mails on this route, are requested to state on what terms they will carry it every day (Sund- ays excepted) the hour for receiving and delivering the mail being the same.
5. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Receive the Mail at Philadelphia every Tuesday at half past seven o'clock in the morning, and deliver it at Pittsburgh every Wednesday at noon. RETURNING, receive the mail at Pittsburgh every Friday at five o'clock in the afternoon, and deliver it at Philadelphia every Friday at noon.
NOTE 1. The contracts for carrying the Mails will be made to commence on the 1st day of April next (except the mail No. 4, the carriage of which shall commence on Sat- urday the 18th day of April) and continue in force until the 1st day of April 1795.
NOTE 2. Should the hours of receiving and delivering these Mails be found inconve- nient to the public, the Post-Master-General may at any time change them; provided that if such changes would prove injurious to the contractors, they shall not be made without an adequate compensation previously stipulated.
NOTE 3. For every quarter of an hour