Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-04-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 87 of Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1795.
[Whole No. 810.]
NOW LANDING,  For sale by the Subscribers, from the ship Theresa, from St. Marks  15 hhds. & 3 tierces SUGAR And 1200 lbs. St. Domingo Indigo,  From the Brigantine Sally, from Jamaica  200 Bags PIMENTO, They have also on hand, 150 qr. casks of rich Mountain Wine, Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads, Brimstone in roll and cake, An invoice of Saddles and Harnefses, New Castle Crown Glass 8 by 10 Liquorice Ball in boxes of 2 cwt. each, One 12 inch new Cable, 150 crates of Queens Ware assorted And 251 pieces of Mahogany.  Philip Nicklin & Co. March 16
110,000 weight of  Green Coffee, In 87 hhds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Meffrs. Willing & Francis's wharf.  1st 2d & 4th Proof  Bourdeaux Brandy, 30 pipes of London particular Teneriffe, and London particular Madeira Wines, in hhds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga Do. in quarter casks, Arrigga and other RUM in hhds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, Hyson TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland GIN, in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in hhds. PEPPER, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY  Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, south Water Street.
Scheme of a Lottery, Total Prize 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars Deducting 15 per Cent. from the Prizes— This Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 14,539 Prizes, and 23,461 Blanks, being about one and an half blanks to a prize. THE Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising One Hundred Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the drawing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York—Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew M'Connell and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard Howell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Dayton, Esq. James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Donahue, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomfield, and Eliza Boudinot, of New-Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every measure and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately discharged by a check upon one of the Banks.
SCHEME:    1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars is 20,000 10,000   1 10,000   2 5,000   5 2,000   10 1,000   20 500   100 100   300 50   1000 20   2000 15   3000 12   8100 10   14,539 Prizes. 262,000 23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000 Last drawn number, 2,000
38,000 Tickets at a Dollar each is 266,000 The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superintendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Hardenberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them. In order to secure the punctual payment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 40,000 dollars, with four sufficient securities, to perform their obligations, the substance of which is I. That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadelphia, to the credit of the Governor of the Society, and such of the Superintendents as live in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, for the payment of the Prizes. II. The Managers to take sufficient security for any Tickets they may trust, otherwise to be responsible for them. III. To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Bank, abstracts of which shall be sent, monthly, to the Governor of the Society. Paterson, January 1, 1794. On application to either of the above gentlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had.
FOR HAMBURGH,  Warranted to go North about. The New Ship  A M I T Y, Captain Campbell, The greater part of the Amity's cargo is on board, she is intended to sail the 20th instant; about fifty tons of goods will be taken on freight, if speedy application is made—apply to  PETER BLIGHT. April 4
For Charter,  To any port in the West Indies, The Brig  LITTLE SALLY, John Earl, Master. Burthen about 700 barrels. For terms apply to  Joseph Anthony & Son. April 7
For Sale or Charter, The Brig  INDUSTRY James Odell, Master. Lying at the second wharf below Walnut street, is a staunch vessel complete outfit, 120 tons burthen and fails remarkably fast—apply to the master on board or to  JOHN WELSH, No. 81, south Water Street, Who has just received for Sale, 3000 Lbs. of  Cape of Good Hope Aloes 13 Hogsheads Do. Wine, A few boxes of Fine and Coarse Shoes. April 6
For Hamburg, THE SHIP  S T A R, JOHN VAN NEMAN, Master. NOW lying at Walnut street wharf, and will sail early in next month, having part of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to  Thomas & John Ketland, Who have for Sale, received per the above vessel, Duck, Russia, Ravens and Hollands, Lead, English and German in bars, Anchors, from 8 to 14 cwt. Tin, in boxes, Bagging, No's. 5, 6, 8, 11, &c. Sheetings, white and brown, Hollands, Plaited Royales, Diaper, Steel, Frying Pans, Mill Saws, Cables, Junk, Window Glass 10 by 12, & 9 by 11 ALSO ON HAND, A few pipes best Holland Gin, Do. London particular Madeira Wine, Claret in cases, of superior quality, Sheathing Paper, and an assortment of Glass Ware, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, Glasses, &c. &c. plain, flowered and cut. Cheque, double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers. March 19
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, At Public Auction, at the Coffee House, On Thursday the 16th inst. THE SHIP  B E T S E Y, George Lowther, Master. Late from St. Marks. As she came from sea, may be fitted again at a small expence. This ship is a remarkable fast sailer, and none steered easier.  Louis Osmont. April 10
The highest price In Cash, will be given for  EMPTY BOTTLES, A preference will be given to Claret Bottles. Apply at No. 187, south Third street. April 10
S A L T. Best Cadiz Salt, Just landing from on board the Brig Trial, for sale at Meffrs Willing and Francis's wharf by  Levinus Clarkson. March 11.
FOR SALE, F. Coppinger, No. 221, south Front near Pine street, A Quantity of CLARET. In hhds. and cases. East India and Cayenne COTTON, Black PEPPER. March 19
Patent NAIL Manufactory, No. 120, South Front Street, Philadelphia.  THOMAS PERKINS & Co. HAVING by the use of Machines, for which they have a Patent from the United States, been enabled to make 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. and 10d. NAILS, equal to the best drawn ones, (and superior to them for many purposes) and from 15 to 30 per cent cheaper for licit orders in that line, which shall be executed with fidelity by Thomas Perkins and Co. N.B. A large assortment of the above kinds of Nails on hand at reduced prices—also Nails for Sugar Hogsheads. March 31
A FEW BALES OF  INDIA MUSLINS, Entitled to the Drawback, FOR SALE BY  Mordecai Lewis. April 3
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Brig Good Hope, Captain Hubber. 128 Hhds. Choice SUGAR, 50 Hhds. } COFFEE, 75,000 lbs. 80 Barrels } 200 Bags Pimento. Just Arrived from Jamaica. The Vessel is in excellent order, an American Bottom—Will proceed to any port in Europe, at Moderate Freight. A Liberal Credit will be given. Samples may be seen by applying to  PETER BLIGHT. April 3
Wants Employment, A Person who has a tolerable knowledge of CONVEYANCING, a general knowledge of Accounts and Figures, and write a good hand. He would engage by the year, either in an Office or Merchant's compting house. A line addressed to J.B. and left at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, will be duly attended to. an. 10
To be Let,  A PAPER MILL, In complete order, being entirely new, containing three presses and two iron screws, a large drying Loft, together with every other requisite. Also a good convenient Stone Dwelling HOUSE, sheds, stables, &c. all new, with or without land. The mill is situate on a never failing stream of water in Lower Merion township, about 8 miles from Philadelphia. For terms apply to  Paul Jones, On the Premises. March 12
LANDS for SALE. To be Sold or Exchanged FOR GOODS.
A Valuable Tract of Land, Containing about 560 acres, situate in the county of Northampton, 3 miles from the river Delaware, and nearly the same distance from the newly laid out town of Millford. On this tract is a Saw-mill, and some other improvements. Also a large quantity of timber sufficient to supply a mill for a number of years—A quantity of marsh meadow, and upland on some of which grain has been raised. Any person wishing to purchase, will please to apply at Edward Bousfield and Co's office in Fourth street near Walnut, or Jacob Johnson & Co's Bookstore, Market street, near Fourth street. 3d. mo. 31.
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, and Glass Ware, Landing from on board the ship Peggy, from Amsterdam. ALSO,  Coffee of prime Quality In hogsheads and tierces,  Muscovado Sugars In hogsheads,  German Steel,  ASSORTED WOOLLENS, In small Bales, &c. for sale by  Rundle & Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut street wharf. Who want to purchase 300 or 400 Casks Good Flaxseed. Nov. 11
A FEW COPIES Of the celebrated Performance under the Signature of  M A N L I U S, May be had of  John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut street. PRICE—25 CENTS.
Philadelphia, March 1795.  PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription, a Work to be entitled  TRIALS FOR  HIGH TREASON, Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By EDMUND HOGAN, Editor of the Pennsylvania State Trials. IT will contain an accurate and comprehensive statement of the charges against the accused, the documents, oral testimony, arguments of counsel on both sides, and final issue. As every citizen in the United States is more or less concerned in the issue of these trials, it is hoped the Editor will soon be enabled to acquaint the Public, that he has met with sufficient encouragement to undertake the publication, which he intends to do as soon as 600 subscribers shall have signed.—With this view— He offers the following Proposals to the Public. I. The work shall be printed in octavo, with a good type, on fine paper, in numbers of 64 pages, to be delivered as soon as possible after the trial. II. As no accurate estimate of the length can be made at this time, its size and price cannot now be ascertained; but the price shall be limited to sixpence per sheet of 16 octavo pages, exclusive of binding. III. Subscribers on the delivery of the first number, to pay one dollar, and the remainder when the work shall be completed.
The printers of newspapers in the United States, who shall publish these proposals six times in their April, May and June papers, shall be entitled to a copy for their trouble; and the allowance of a seventh copy will be made to them and all others who may exert themselves in soliciting subscriptions and securing payment. As this is supposed to be a sufficient inducement for printers, stationers, booksellers and schoolmasters, to be at some pains to procure subscriptions, it is hoped that persons will exert themselves by opening subscription papers immediately, and they are requested to be punctual in transmitting the lists before the first of July next; as the names are to be printed as patrons of this work. April 3
Library Company of Philadelphia. In pursuance of an application for that purpose made to them by a number of the members of the Company, the Directors request a  General Meeting of the said Members, At their Hall, on the evening of Monday the twenty-seventh instant at six o'clock, for the purpose of considering whether a petition shall be presented to the Legislature to repeal or alter so much of the Charter as renders one-fourth of the whole number of Members necessary to transact business at their general Meetings, and permits absent members to vote by proxy.
The members are also requested to take notice, that the  Annual Election for Directors and a Treasurer, Will commence at the same place, on Monday the fourth day of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the Annual Payments. By order of the Directors,  Benjamin R. Morgan, Sec'y. April 7
Boston Glass. THE Proprietors of the Boston Glass Manufactory, after great trouble and expence, have got this Useful Manufacture established so as to be able to supply any quantity of Window Glass that may be wanted, and of any sizes, from 6 by 8 to 19 by 13, of a quality superior to any ever imported into America. Therefore hope they shall meet the Encouragement of their Fellow Citizens in this and the other States, by having their Orders for Glass, which will be executed with care and dispatch by Samuel Gridley, Superintendent at the Manufacture, or by sending their orders to Mr. William Codman, merchant, New York, or to  Joseph Anthony & Son, Merchants, Philadelphia. March 27
Fresh Teas, Of SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz. Imperial, or Gunpowder Hyson Gomee, 1st quality Hyson, 2d. do. do. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchon. A few Boxes of each, for sale at No. 19, Third street south. Dec. 10
Madeira Wine, In pipes, hhds. and qr. casks, fit for immediate use,  PORT WINE, In pipes and hhds. Red and white Alicante Do. in Do Red Lisbon Do. Do CLARET in hhds. of very superior quality A few hampers French Liqueurs, Ruffia Duck, Corks, FOR SALE BY  John Vaughan. April 7
JUST IMPORTED, And for sale by the Subscriber, at his Store, No. 18, Penn street, 50,000 lb.  St. Domingo Coffee, 5 hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 boxes Havana Do. 2 bbls. Do. Do. 1965 Spanish Hides, entitled to the Drawback.  Geo. Sibbald. April 7
Rumford & Abijah Dawes, HAVE FOR SALE, No. 7, South Water Street, A PARCEL OF  CAYENNE COCOA, A few bales ditto Cotton, Coffee in tierces and barrels, A quantity of Rocou or Annatto Flag, Pimento, Cork Duck, A few boxes Irish Linen, And some Packages of  Spring Goods. 4 mo. 7, 1795
Jamaica Rum. A CHOICE PARCEL, Will be landed to-morrow morning, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf. Also at South street Wharf, The CARGO of Schooner INDUSTRY, Captain Finn, from JAMAICA  COFFEE, In Hogsheads & Barrels, Pimento in Bags, FOR SALE BY  Peter Blight. March 26
TO BE SOLD, A Lot, containing about 17 acres, on the Wistahicken road, 4 miles from the city, and directly opposite to the house of Mr. Isaac Wharton. A Lot, containing 10 acres, in Ilington Lane, on said road, near the estate of Jas. er Moylan, Esq. A Lot, containing 10 acres in Turner's Lane, on said road, and directly opposite to the estate of Mr. Ternant. Enquire of Joseph Redman, Woodstock, corner of Turner's Lane. April 6
Just Published, And to be sold by B. DAVIES, at No. 68 Market street, and T. STEPHENS, No. 57, south Second street, price One Dollar,  One thousand valuable Secrets IN THE
Elegant & Useful Arts: Containing an account of the various methods adopted by the best Artists in Europe. For engraving on metals, and how to apply aqua fortis in that ingenious art. Transmuting, compounding and tempering metals, so as to give them any colour, and any degree of hardness or softness wanted. Making varnishes, mastic, cements, sealing wax, &c. of every common colour. Manufacturing glass, and compounding those imitations of precious stones, called French paste. Mixing colours in oil, water, and crayons and their various applications in priming, painting, &c. Dying leather, staining wood, ivory, bones &c. Gilding, colouring and varnishing prints, &c. Casting in moulds, and gilding the same. Making, preserving and correcting wines. Making vinegars, liquors, oils, &c. Taking out spots and stains from silk, cloth, linen, &c. And a great variety of other curious and useful receipts, vastly too numerous to be particularized in an advertisement. Extract from the Preface. "Whilst the inhabitants of Europe are distracted by the din of arms, and their principal employment is to contrive the most expeditious means of destroying one another; let the happy citizens of these infant states turn their attention to the useful and elegant arts of peace; let them avail themselves of the discoveries of those ancient nations in the happier years that are past, until we no longer stand in need of their supplies, or remain exposed to the fluctuations of their fortune." March 17

SEVENTH LETTER ON PARTIES.
Addressed to the People of the State of New-York.
IN portraying the features of party spirit, I have been naturally led in the first place to notice, as one of the most prominent and most deformed its extreme opposition to the true spirit of republicanism.
It cannot be denied, that one of the most distressing considerations, that accompany the exhibition of the picture of parties, is the tendency which party spirit has to compel men of moderate principles and mild tempers to contract prejudices and to distrust the republican system.
Thus the whole system of nature becomes inverted: Principles produce distraction, and the practice of the virtues lead to ruin. What follows? Men of feeling grow tired of liberty; they distrust order and law—they are disaffected with government; they are ashamed of equality.
Now let us turn the tables. The very men who once could write, and talk, and fight for liberty and government together, now begin to think it is enough for them to write, and talk, and fight for government alone.
I cannot in this place avoid noticing the strange perversion of what is called patriotism. Originally, patriotism, was the sacrifice of ourselves to our country: Now, it is the sacrifice of our country to ourselves, or the sacrifice of the opposite party to our own party, which is precisely the same thing.
to ourselves, or the sacrifice of the opposite party to our own party, which is precisely the same thing.
There is this unhappy necessity attending all parties. Principles are sure to be neglected in the administration of affairs; and the whole government becomes a system of expedients.
When parties are first formed, they set out each with a system of principles somewhat variant from one another. Occasions may at first harmonize them, and give them a joint operation; but as they advance, the points of opposition multiply, and the principles of each are strained and tortured, till they become actually transformed, and are rendered irreconcilably hostile.
The importance of this topic has tempted me to dilate more largely than I intended: It embraces considerations which are very interesting to America.
Another of the evils attending party spirit and which is nearly connected with those I have described, is its tendency to prevent the introduction of wise, moderate and independent men into the councils of government.
Again, a popular and seductive oratory is a quality of the first stamp and an engine of irresistible power in times of distraction.
It must appear from the foregoing considerations, that young, inexperienced and turbulent men have, in times of party spirit, much the fairest chance to the post of honor, in exclusion of those whose passions are chastified by age, and whose principles and habits are improved and matured by long and studious observations.
Still this is far from being the worst view of the subject. The ebullitions of parties naturally bring forward the unprincipled and the profligate. In stormy periods, when the people are in full pursuit of some precise object, whether right or wrong; they neglect to examine the general principles and characters of those whose services they require.
Again, as the tendency of the party system is to throw the efficient power of the community into a few hands; and as the interests of a party, unlike that of a state at large, become too much simplified in practice to require the combination of numerous representative capacities, it follows, that the conduct of affairs will require many actors, but fewer thinkers.
This is the reason why, in popular assemblies, it is commonly so mechanical, so declamatory, so much like a scholastic exercise. The man who has little knowledge or discernment, who has no positive will of his own, and who will assuredly in all events vote right, that is, will vote exactly as he is told, is certainly upon party principles, a safer and more eligible member, than one of more independent sentiments, or more doubtful discipline.
CONSTANTIUS. UNITED STATES. BOSTON, April 4.
The intelligence via Salem, of the capture of St. Lucia and Grenada, we are told by the master of a vessel from Guadalupe, is premature. But from a proclamation of the French commissioners at Guadalupe, dated Feb. 21, it would appear that St. Lucia was in their possession.
INDENNIFICATION. The British Admiralty has awarded 30,000. sterling, indemnification for the first forty Danish vessels taken by the British cruisers.
FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES. In the Second Middle District, the probability is, that the Honorable Mr. Varnum is chosen.
The State Electioneering will not be very warm. The two First Magistrates will be nearly unanimously re-elected—as will, unquestionably, a majority of the Senate.
As the Jacobins have discovered a disposition to have none to represent the town of Boston but those of their own kidney, it behoves all good citizens to make it a business for the future, that no Jacobin shall have a seat in the legislature.
Three causes combine to induce the good citizens of Boston, to join in the civic feast, on Tuesday next—The emancipation of our Dutch allies, the successes of the French, and the downfall of Jacobinism in France and America.
Died, in India, the celebrated Historian, Sir William Jones.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived here, Schooner Success, from Guadalupe, and St. Eustatia: left at former place, 10th March, Petit Canail; Schooners Nancy, Post, Philadelphia; President, Carhart; do. Hope, Lunt, Newburyport, and Patty, Sage, Salem; at the latter place, 13th March, ship Sally, Cunningham, New-Bedford; Nancy, Gardner, Boston; brigs Mary, Brown, Providence; Industry, Lincoln, Boston; Edmund, Upton, Salem; Schooners Newbern, Stoddard, New-Bedford; Massachusetts, Newell, Boston; Nymph, Chace, Newburyport; Hutchinson, Boston; sloops Comet, Atwater, New-Haven; Friendship, Shute, Newbern; Jenny, Lewis, Boston, and Endeavour, Colman, Portland.
Captain Smith, in the ship Eliza, from Bordeaux, arrived here yesterday; left there the 1st Feb. the following vessels viz.
Ships Eliza, Barnard, Boston; Favouite, Davis, do. Henry, Parker, do. Polly, Roue, do. Abigail, Hammond, do. Fame, Coleman, do. Perseverance, Bright, New-York; Ann and Susan, Rowle, do. Amazon, Rogers, ditto; Fabius, Corran, Philadelphia; Pacific, Kennedy, Charleston; Greyhound, Cross, do. Carolina Planter, White, do. Eliza, Bais, do. Sidney, Porter, Baltimore; Ariadne, Graybill, do. Ann, Coleman, Nantucket; Nancy, Seavel, Connecticut; brigs George, Farley, Boston; Bee, Gray, do. Two Sifters, Pike, do. Katy, Pease, do. Penelope, Bray, Philadelphia; Henderson, White, do. William, Suter, Charleston; Fame, Stiles, Baltimore; Lydia, Ruff, Salem; Enterprise, Chipman, do. Hope, Hooper, Marblehead; Harmony, Tucker, Portland; Schooners Whim, Staples, Boston; William, Lee, Marblehead; Mary Ann, Bowers, New-York.
Capt. Smith spoke a ship from Philadelphia, going up the river of Bordeaux, having on board the crew of the Snow Mercury from Boston, she having foundered in three days after leaving this port.
On Thursday last arrived here, the ship Superb, Capt. William Appleton, in 76 days from St. Ubes. Jan. 29, at 11 P. M. spoke the brig Telemachus, Nehemiah Parsons, master, out from Boston 25 days, bound to Cadiz, in long. 25, W. lat. 41, 54. March 25, spoke brig Susan, capt. Bray, 10 days out from Boston, bound to Cadiz, in long. 60, 30, lat. 43, 56.
PORTLAND, March 30. SHIP NEWS.
Capt. Kempton, in 65 days passage, who arrived here on Friday, failed in company with the following vessels from Brest, viz. Ships Magillivray, Gammel, Maryland; Minerva, Cutts, Pepperrellborough; Sally, Tew, Boston; Alexander, Hammond, Newport; Suffolk, West, Boston; Bedford, Warren, New-York; Barque Cezar, Spotswood, Philadelphia. Brigs Columbia, Kilby, New-York; Eunice, Carlton, Salem; Eliza, Elkins, Newburyport; Dolphin, Gorham, Boston; Maria, Green, Philadelphia; Schooner Ceres, White, Boston. Left at Brest, Mary, Titcomb, Haverhill; Mehitable, Knapp, Newburyport; Munroe, N. York; Robert, Whippy, Boston; Nancy, Dunning, Kennebec; Starling, Drew, Boston; Sally, Toppan, do; Sally, Cox, Cape Ann.
Capt. Amariah Williams of the brig Sally of New-York, vessel condemned at Brest—Jan. 21st, lat. 46, 35, long. 28, spoke ship Fame, of Philadelphia, Wilson, 28 days out, all well. March 21st, long. 56, spoke American Hero, out 16 days, all well.
NEWFIELD, Con. April 8.
Extract of a letter from a Master of a vessel at Aux Caves, to his Wife in this place, dated Feb. 10th, 1795.
"I am under the unfortunate situation to inform you that I was taken on the 3d of February, on my passage from St. Thomas's to Port-au-Prince, by a privateer under Spanish colours. At 2 P. M. on the 2d, she gave us chase, but did not bring us too until daylight on the 3d. Coming to the windward of us she hailed us in broken English, demanding what nation we were, I answered Americans. She instantly let go a broadside into us, together with a volley of musketry, which fortunately did not injure any of us. The Captain while I was walking the quarter deck fired a musket at me but did not hit me.
I had not been out of my bed for 14 days, and had then a fever on me; but I was obliged to go on board the privateer, though the weather was very
boisterous. After I got on board I was treated in a most savage manner. The Captain beat me on the head and shoulders with his cutlass, and said I was a "damned American thief, bound to Jacquemel with provisions for the French." He ordered me chained forward, kicked me into the hold—sent his boat on board my vessel and took on all the poultry, cheese &c. bringing on board the supercargo and two of my people. He then permitted me to go on board, with a prize master and four men, to carry us into Spanish St. Domingo. We left the privateer (the supercargo and people on board her) and stood in for St. Domingo, the privateer standing to the Southward until we had lost sight of her. The prize master said he could not fetch St. Domingo, and would therefore, go to St. Marks. Three days afterwards, to my great surprise, he brought us in here. He then told me he belonged to the republic of France. The privateer is out of Guadalupe, commanded by JOSEPH CALASHER, a Genoese. His crew are Spaniards, French, Portuguese and Negroes.
I was not permitted to go on shore, nor any American to speak to me; but the American Captains, finding how I was used, assembled and petitioned to the General for my liberty, which was granted. I have liberty now to walk on shore. The people are still on board, where every thing is sealed up. When we shall have a trial God only knows, but I hope in a few days, and if we get cleared it will be at least a thousand pounds damage to us.
NEW-YORK, April 10.
Extract of a letter from Martinico, to Messrs. Wm & Co. Constable of this city, dated March 25, 1795.
"Mr. Shand arrived here some days ago to procure a supply of arms and ammunition for Grenada. He informed that the regular militia and seamen had had an action with the republicans—killed about 20, took some prisoners and drove the party about 5 miles back into a well fortified camp, where they have 43 English prisoners, of whom the governor is one. With a supply of arms and ammunition, they expect to be able to give a good account of them. The colony has offered 20 joes, for the head of every insurgent dead or alive. About the same time the French landed in St. Vincent and were joined by the Caribs who are very numerous; they killed every english inhabitant they caught and burnt every estate. A vessel arrived this morning with some passengers, who say there are not 6 acres of cane left unburnt, in the island; and that the greatest part of the island is in their possession. St. Lucia is still in a worse state. The crop of both islands is entirely ruined, all produce is getting very high."
[Translated from the French Gazette of this morning for the Minerva.]
"The French Consul, (on Monday last) accompanied by the officers of the republic, went on board the frigate, in the harbor of this city, and pronounced the following energetic address to the brave mariners.
Friends and Brothers. A new victory, a triumph unparalleled in the annals of the world, has lately crowned the valor of the French armies. The capital of Holland has fallen into their power, and with it, a formidable marine, and riches immense. By this happy event the United Provinces are freed, and the throne of the Despot who had usurped a tyrannical authority over those fine countries, is replaced by the Tree of Liberty.
It affords me unspeakable pleasure by announcing to you this important news, to participate with you in the joy which cannot fail to inspire every true Frenchman. Who can more truly estimate this pleasure, than the brave seamen of the Republic? Who can more sincerely feel the effect of the enthusiasm of bravery?
"Already have you given the most distinguished proofs of your zeal; already your valor and activity have ruined the commerce of our enemies, you have done more; you have given to those ferocious people an example of generosity: Your enemies vanquished and disarmed, have been compelled to express their admiration and gratitude.
Soon by a new effort of the French navy, the British Lion shall fly indignantly before the tri-coloured flag. Then shall vanish the insolent superiority of England upon the seas, and the French shall glory in having established Liberty upon the two elements. It is for you brave seamen, this honor is reserved; the honor of adding to the repeated successes of the Republic. Give up yourselves, my friends, to that lively joy which our success and our prospects

ought to inspire. Do homage to the heroic bravery of our brethren, celebrate by songs worthy of it, that Liberty which is the guardian of our country. Let the air resound with the accents of our joy; let our cannon, the instruments of the glory of the French, contribute this day to publish that glory, and bear to the clouds the cries of LONG LIFE THE REPUBLIC! "
From the Martinico Gazette of March 18
MARTINIQUE.
St. PIERRE, March 18.
TO prove to the world, the inveterate cruelty of our enemies, we have permission to publish a letter received from Captain Campbell of the 46th regiment commanding at St. Vincent.—The savage conduct of the Charibs, must principally be ascribed to the intrigues of their allies at Point-a-Petre; whose similarity of manners, to our sick in Hospital at Petit-Bourg, and to the unfortunate people who have fallen into their power, exhibits the same spirit directing alike the actions of each.
Berkshire-Hill, St. Vincent, the 13th March, 1795.
DEAR SIR,
On the 10th inst. being the morning after we left the Regiment, we arrived here—We past the night in running down the coast of this island, beholding all the while the most dreadful spectacles which possibly can be conceived. The face of this most beautiful country is burnt to ashes, and the planters are all driven for shelter into the fort.
The Charibs, and some ringleaders from among the French inhabitants are committing the most dreadful depredations; burning every settlement they come near, and murdering every soldier or white inhabitant who comes within their reach, men, women, or children, without respect to age or sex.—It being their intention to extirpate the English inhabitants from the island. It is their way, when they wound and make any one prisoner, to cut them immediately up into small pieces, and burn their flesh, in particular one Mr. Forbes and his wife were most dreadfully massacred. These savages even extend their barbarity to sucking infants, and have been seen to hold them by the legs with one hand, while they hacked their flesh from their bones with the other, &c. &c.
The remainder of the letter is not material to the public, the letter is addressed to a brother officer at St. Pierre's. How providential has been the defeat which these monsters, of the human race, received on the night of the 14th inst. which we hope has stopt this career of Barbarity, to truly characteristic of the disciples of Robespierre.
The following is an account of the important victory gained by the British Forces over those barbarous savages.
The French and Charibs after laying waste great part of that fine colony, had taken post upon Dorsetshire Hill, over the town of Kingstown. Governor S ct having been reinforced, and having assembled and armed a considerable number of the negroes, determined to attack the enemy. Accordingly, on the night of the 14th inst. the British force, commanded by Capt. Skinner, of his majesty's sloop of war the Zebra, and Capt. Campbell of the 46th regiment, stormed the Charib camp and gained a complete victory.
The Charib King, Chateaugai, was killed, with twenty others, twenty-five of them wounded, and about fifty more made prisoners, with two pieces of ordnance, their colors, &c. &c.
On our side Lieutenant Hill of the Zebra, was wounded, four seamen killed and two wounded.
The Negroes unanimously joined the English, and behaved with the greatest ardor in the attack; and are now hourly bringing in prisoners.
In Chateaugai's pocket was found a declaration ordering every one to join him instantly, upon pain of themselves, their women and children being all murdered, and their race extirpated.
Copy of the Declaration of Joseph Chateaugai, chief of the Charibs.
Chateau-Belair, the 12th day March, and the first of our Liberty.
Where is the Frenchman who will not join his brothers at a moment when the voice of Liberty is heard by them? Let us then unite, Citizens and brothers, round the colors flying in this island, and let us hasten to co-operate to that great piece of work which has been already commenced so gloriously. But should any timorous men still exist, should any Frenchmen be held back through fear, we do hereby declare to them, in the name of the law, that those who will not be assembled with u
in the course of the day, shall be deemed traitors to the country and treated as enemies. We do swear that both fire and sword shall be employed against them. That we are going to burn their estates, and that we will murder their wives and children, in order to annihilate their race.
Joseph Chateaugai, General.
Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE. NATIONAL CONVENTION. Tuesday, Jan. 20.
A deputation of the section of Contrat Social expresses the anxiety it feels from the violent fermentation that reigns in the spirits of the people; from the impunity of the criminals; from the murder of a patriot, friend to the National Convention; and from the false alarms spread by the discontented with respect to subsistence. What are you waiting for, says the orator, to do justice to those who deserved it? do you expect that the people should do it themselves? (Honorable mention, loud murmurs from the mountain) Merlin de Thionville says, "when justice is not administered, we must do it ourselves. It is an eternal principle."
The section of Champs Elysees expresses the same feelings. Punish the criminals; the public security requires it. The French people are roused; they have raised their voice; it must be understood. Strike; such is the unanimous cry. Strike; now is the time. (Honourable mention.)
The section de la Fraternite expresses the same sentiments. Let all those who participated in the crimes of the tyrant, participate too in his punishment.
The section de Bonne Nouvelle followed in the same line.
It was decreed on the proposition of the committee of general safety, that there would be immediately proceeded to a general re-election of the officers and subalterns of the armed force in France, by way of scrutiny; and that for being elected, it should be necessary to know how to read and write.
PHILADELPHIA, April 13.
The ship Active arrived at New York from Liverpool, it is said, has brought London papers to the 16th Feb. which are five days later than those heretofore received—The ship had not got up to the city on Saturday evening last.
MR. FENNO,
A few days since a number of names were published in the Gazette of the United States as persons fit to represent this city; and as the Election comes on to-morrow, a customer will be gratified if you will give the following list a place in your paper of this day.
April 13th, 1795.
ALDERMEN.
John Stille Abijah Dawes Isaac Howell Josiah Matlack
COMMON-COUNCIL-MEN.
Conrad Gerbard Jos. Parker Norris Alexander Anderson Jonathan Harvey Joseph Anthony, jun. Lawrence Seckel Samuel Coates Edward Randolph James C. Fisher John Perot Godfrey Haga Israel Pleasants Walter Franklin Joseph Thomas William Guyer George Eddy David Jackson John Clifford Hugh Henry Richard Rundle Leonard Jacoby Edward Fox James Milligan Gideon Hill Wells Thomas Cumpton Joseph Ogden Benjamin W. Morris Robert Erwin Owen Foulke Jonathan Meredith
MR. FENNO,
THE importance of the Election to be held on Tuesday next, has induced a number of Citizens to turn their attention to the selection of suitable persons to fill the offices of Aldermen and Common Council-Men. They beg leave to recommend the following Ticket to the consideration and support of their Fellow-Citizens, at the said Election.
ALDERMEN.
John Stille Conrad Gerbard Isaac Howell Josiah Matlack
COMMON-COUNCIL-MEN.
Alexander Anderson Benjamin Chew, junior Samuel Coates Thomas Greaves James C. Fisher James Smith, junior James Smith, junior Samuel Mickle Fox Samuel Mickle Fox Godfrey Haga Godfrey Haga Walter Franklin Walter Franklin David Jackson
Leonard Jacoby John Connelly Ebenezer Largent James Milligan Thomas Cumpton Benjamin W. Morris Owen Foulke Joseph Parker Norris John Perot Edward Farris George Eddy Lawrence Seckel Francis West Isaac Snowden Sallows Shewell John C. Steckler Robert Ralston Edward Randolph Joseph Thomas Robert Waln
AT a meeting held for the purpose, it was agreed to offer the following List of Citizens, as suitable persons to fill the offices of Aldermen and Common-Council Men, at the ensuing Election to-morrow.
Particular attention hath been paid to the places of their residence, so as to divide the city equally, and to select such characters as will attend punctually to the important duties of their appointment.
ALDERMEN.
Isaac Snowden James Ash Isaac Hazlehurst Priestley Blackiston
COMMON-COUNCIL-MEN.
David Jackson Benj. Chew, jun. James C. Fisher Samuel M. Fox Alex. Anderson John Craig Godfrey Haga Joseph P. Norris John Perot Robert Ralston Leonard Jacoby Wm. Garrigues Edw. Randolph Francis West Lawrence Seckel Robert Waln Henry Drinker Francis Gurney Michael Kepple Samuel Coates Thomas Ewing John Connelly Caleb North Thomas Cumpton I. Pennington, junr. James Milligan Samuel Mecken Benj. W. Morris J. B. McKean James Cox
NOTICE.
The Citizens of Philadelphia professing Democratic principles are requested to meet at the large room in Harmony Street leading from 3d to 4th streets, and between Chestnut and Walnut streets this Evening the 13th April at 7 o'clock in order to put in nomination Citizens for Aldermen and Common Council.
To the Citizens of Philadelphia.
Observing that my name is proposed in the newspapers, to be run at the Election to-morrow, as one of the Common Council for the City—I think it my duty to inform You that I cannot accept the appointment (if elected) on account of my other Engagements. I therefore request you will propose some other person to represent you in the room of Your Friend,
Samuel Coates.
April 13
PRICE OF STOCKS.
6 per Cents 20/ 3 per Cents 11/9 Deferred 13/10 Bank of the United States 38 Pennsylvania 36 North-America 45
Post-Office, April 8, 1795.
The Merchants, and others, are particularly requested to take notice, that after THIS DAY the Southern Mail will be closed every Friday, Monday, and Wednesday, precisely at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the Pittsburg Mail every Saturday, at 11 o'clock.
ELECTION.
An Election will be held at the Pennsylvania Hospital on the fourth day of the fifth month, 1795 (being the second day of the week) at three o'clock in the afternoon, for Twelve Managers and a Treasurer, for the ensuing year, of which the Contributors are desired to take notice and attend.
By order of a Board of Managers,
Samuel Coates, Clerk.
4th Mo. 13, 1795.
Genteel Boarding and Lodging,
A T South Second Street, No. 195. April 13
Three Hundred and Ten Barrels
FLOUR
Just arrived from Virginia,
FOR SALE BY
MORDECAI LEWIS.
April 11
LONDON, Jan. 27.
It is not intended that the Stadtholder should occupy the state rooms at Hampton Court; the apartments which have been fitted up for his reception are those situated in the low pile of buildings on the north tiling, totally unconnected with the Royal residence. The dining room is of very ordinary magnitude and decorations, and the other rooms, we understand, are nearly proportionate; it is nearly over the apartment in which the portraits of the Mistresses of King William the III. are hung, and may be known by a small lath and plaster bow window.
Last year 10,511 vessels passed the Sound: 3457 English, 141 American, 1657 Danish, 2745 Swedish, 10 1019 Dutch, 415 Prussian, 67 Papenburghers, 26 Oldenburghers, 85 Hamburgers, 287 Rostockers, 167 Dantzickers, 176 Bremeners, 308 Courlanders, 105 Lubeckers, 34 Russian, 46 Imperialists, 32 Portuguese, 14 Spanish.
On Sunday the Dutch vessels at Harwich attempted to get under sail for Holland, but were prevented by the Dædalus frigate, and their sails immediately unbent by the English seamen.
The last vessel that failed from Helvoet-sluis was an English brig, called the John and James, on board of which near 250 fugitives took their passage, who landed at Harwich on Sunday last.
The number of French emigrants cut off in Holland by the Republican General Van Damme, amounts to about 300, mostly women and children.
Feb. 5.
When the Prince Stadtholder left the Hague, the Portuguese, Russian, and Prussian Ambassadors, as well as the Charge de Affairs of the Court of Vienna, determined not to quit that place; and it is certain, that they were still there when the French entered the town.
Arrived at Deal yesterday morning from Flushing, the bind butcher Nimrod, Tapley, and Prestwood, Hammond. They brought several English families, and about sixty emigrants; they were assisted by the Dutch ships of war; left Flushing the 3d inst. Two French Commissioners had arrived there. The French troops had not then entered.
A LIMNER from Europe.
WHO has acquired a certain celebrity in the art of taking faithful and agreeable Likenesses, in several parts of the world where he has resided, is desirous of making a tender of the exercise of his abilities (in that line) to the public of this flourishing city, where the cradle of the arts is set in motion by the enlightened part of its inhabitants, of whose protection and encouragement he humbly claims a small share.
Specimens of his skill in painting may be seen at his room, No. 93, fourth Eighth Street, between Walnut and Spruce streets at Mr. Henry Andrew Heins's.
N. B. His prices are very moderate and he warrants Likenesses.
April 3
dxst
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, APRIL 13, Will be Presented,
A TRAGEDY, never performed here, called
P E R C Y.
Percy, Mr. Moreton Earl Douglass, Mr. Green Earl Raby, Mr. Whitlock Edric, Mr. Harwood Harcourt, Mr. Warrell jun. Sir Hubert, Mr. Cleveland Messenger, Mr. Darley jun.
Elwina, Mrs. Whitlock Birtha Mrs. Cleveland
With new Scenery, designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne.
To which will be added,
A COMEDY, never performed here, called
High Life below Stairs.
Lovel, Mr. Marshall Trueman, Mr. Cleveland Sir Harry, Mr. Francis Lord Duke, Mr. Harwood Philip, Mr. Wignell Coachman, Mr. Warrell Kingston, Mr. Warrell jun. Robert, Mr. Blissett Tom, Mr. Darley jun.
Kitty, Mrs. Morris Lady Bab, Mrs. Rowson Lady Charlotte, Mrs. Francis Cook, Mrs. Bates Chloe, Miss Rowson
In Act II.
A Mock Minuet.
By Mr. Francis and Mrs. Morris.
Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/ of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/ a dollar.
The Public are respectfully informed that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells, at the Theatre, from TEN till ONE, and on days of performance from TEN till THREE o'clock.
Also at Rice's Bookstore, No. 50, and Carey's No. 118. Market street.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Vivat Respublica!
We are requested to say, that the imitation of a correspondent in Thursdays Gazette, respecting a certain person's being the writer of the pieces signed "Franklin," is entirely unfounded. The Gentleman alluded to, declares he has never read those papers.
Treasury Department
REVENUE OFFICE, April 10, 1795.
PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, FOR BUILDING A
LIGHT HOUSE,
On Long Island, at Montauk Point in the County of Suffolk, and State of New York, of the following Materials, Dimensions and Description.
The form is to be Octagonal. The foundation is to be of Stone, to be sunk thirteen feet below the bottom of the Water Table, or the surface of the Earth, and to be commenced at the Diameter of twenty nine feet. From such commencement to the bottom of the Water Table, the foundation wall is to be thirteen feet high, and nine feet thick.
The Diameter of the base from the bottom of the Water Table to the top thereof, (where the Octagonal pyramid is to commence) is to be twenty eight feet, and the wall is there to be seven feet thick. The wall of the Octagonal pyramid is to be six feet thick at the Base thereof, on the top of the Water Table.
The Height of the building, from the bottom of the Water Table and from the surface of the Earth, is to be eighty feet to the top of the Stone work, under the floor of the Lantern; where the Diameter is to be sixteen feet six inches, and the wall three feet thick. The whole to be built of Stone; the Water Table is to be capping with sawed stone, at least eight inches wide, and Sloped at top to turn off the water.
The outside of the walls is to be faced with hewn or hammer dressed stone, having four windows in the East, and three in the West. The Sashes to be hung with hinges, and each sash to have twelve panes of glass, eight by ten inches.
On the top of the Stone work is to be a framed tier of Joists, bedded therein, planked over with Oak planks, extending three feet beyond the wall, thereby forming an eave, which is to be finished with a Cornice, the whole having a descent from the Centre, sufficient to throw off the water, and to be covered with Copper. A complete and sufficient iron lantern, in the Octagonal form is to rest thereon, the Eight corner pieces or Stanchions of which, are to be built in the wall to the depth of ten feet. These Stanchions are to be nearly 3 inches square in the lower ten feet, and 3 1-2 by 2 1-2 inches above. The lantern is to be ten feet and nine inches in diameter. It is also to be ten feet high, from the floor to the bottom of the dome or roof, and to have a dome or roof of five feet and nine inches in height. The whole space between the posts or upright pieces at the angles is to be occupied by the Sashes, which are to be moulded on the inside and struck Solid. Each sash is to have twenty eight panes of glass, fourteen by twelve inches, a part of the sash on the South west side is to be hung with hinges for a convenient door to go out on the platform. The rafters of the Lantern are to be framed into an Iron hoop, over which is to be a copper funnel, thro' which the smoke may pass into a large Copper Ventilator in the form of a man's head; capable of containing 100 Gallons. This head is to be turned by a large vane; so that the hole, for venting the smoke, may be always to Leeward.
Eight dormant Ventilators are to be fixed in the roof, a large curved air pipe is to be passed thro' the floor, and a close Stove is to be provided and fixed in the Lantern.
There are to be seven feet of Stairs to ascend to the Lantern, the entrance to which is to be by a trap door covered with copper.
The building is to be furnished with two complete electrical Conductors, or rods with points. The floors are to be laid with plank, of at least one inch and one half in thickness. The entrance to the Light-House is to be well secured by a strong door hung upon hinges, with a strong lock and latch complete.
Also a Frame house to be thirty four feet in front and sixteen feet deep, with a cellar under it. The cellar walls to be eighteen inches thick, and seven feet high. The first story of the house is to be eight feet, and the second, seven feet six inches high, the floors to be laid in whole lengths nailed through. The stack of Chimneys with two plain fire places on each floor, one of them large for a kitchen; two windows below, and three above in front and rear, each sash to have eighteen panes of glass ten by eight inches. The doors to be hung and furnished completely. The ceilings and sides of the house to be plastered with two coats, all the wood work inside & out to be well painted & the whole to be finished in a plain decent manner.
An oil Vault to be built twenty by twelve feet in the clear; arched over and covered with earth or sand over which a shed is to be built—It is to be furnished with nine strong cedar cisterns, with covers, each capable of containing two hundred gallons.
The entrance to the vault is to be secured by a strong door. A well is to be sunk at a convenient distance, and furnished with a curb, bucket and rope completely. The builder to find and pay for all the materials, labor, workmanship, provisions, and other objects of cost, charge or expense for a sum to be agreed upon and to execute the before described work and every part thereof in a good and workmanlike manner.
Convenient payments or advances, on security will be made.