Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-02-25 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 47 of Vol. VII.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1795.
[Whole No. 769]
COLUMBIANUM.
At a meeting held at Peale's Museum the 21st inst. it was resolved, That the Society will 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. cod4t
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.
G. I. PARKYN in the chair.
Resolved, That the Columbianum or 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.
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 Gentlemen that compose the Committee of Exhibition and Models. Signed by Order, P. P. PRICE, Sec. pro tem. THOS. ROBINSON, ADM. Sec.
Feb. 20
Thirty dollars reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, a white French servant man named Pierre La Fite, about 20 years of age, of small stature, blue eyes, large nostrils; had on blue clothes, like a tailor's, and has a small wound in one of his fingers. He left my plantation last Saturday morning, after sealing several silver spoons and forks, part of which he sold to a German in Fredericktown. He enticed away with him a French Negro Girl, named Celia, about 22 years of age belonging to me. She had on a green petticoat, and they both speak bad English. He says he is a gardener, and had been steersman on board a French privateer which he left at Baltimore, previous 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. E. P. M. DE LA VINCENDIERRE. Fredericktown, Maryland, Feb. 16. All Captains of vessels are warned not to carry them out of the country. dixtw2w
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. 13. 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. 2awtf
In the press and speedily will be published,
BY THOMAS DOBSON, WSON, WOLSTON CRAFTS, 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. 2aw3w
For Hamburg,
The fast-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 JOHN BROWN, at Walnut street wharf, or
Thomas Newman,
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This day is Published,
(Price a quarter of a Dollar)
Slaves in Algiers:
OR A
Struggle for Freedom:
A PLAY, In three acts
Interpersed with Songs, in three acts
Inscribed 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."
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Richboroughs, Oznaburgs, and Glass 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 small Bales, &c. for sale by
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Who want to purchase 300 or 400
Casks Good Flaxseed.
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Fresh Teas,
OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz.
Imperial, or Gunpowder
Hyson Gomee,
1st quality Hyson,
2d. do. do.
Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin, and
Souchong.
A few Boxes of each, for sale at
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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 600 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 triangle at 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 source for very pleasant & commodious situations for dwelling houses. A considerable space along the river is well calculated for building store-houses and wharves, and affords a site 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 and well calculated for a family, 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 state, and its vicinity to Fort Amboy, one of the best harbors in the state, renders 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. 2awtf
A FEW COPIES
Of the celebrated Performance under the
MANLIUS,
By John Ormerod, No. 41, Chesnut street.
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Martan's Law of
NATIONS.
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An English Translation
Of a late publication, entitled, PRECIS du
Droit des Gens Modernes de L'Europe,
Fondé sur des Traites & L'Usage; par
M. Martan.
Or, A
Summary of the Law of
Nations,
Founded on the TREATIES and CUSTOMS
of the Modern Nations of Europe.
To which is added a List of the Principal
Treaties concluded since 1748, to the present time, with references to the books, where they are to be found.
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A Morjel for the Gnawers
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This Day was published,
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Observations on the Emi-
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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
Scheme of a Lottery,
To raise 30,000 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 C. Clarkson and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia; His Excellency Richard Hovey, Esq. Rias Boudinot General Elias Doughton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Doan, 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 assurance 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   1 10,000 10,000   2 5,000 10,000   5 2,000 10,000   10 1,000 10,000   20 500 10,000   100 100 10,000   300 50 15,000   1000 20 20,000   2000 15 30,000   3000 12 36,000   8100 10 81,000   14,539 Prizes. 266,000   23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000   Last drawn number, 2,000 
38,000 Tickets at 7 Dollars each is 266,000
The drawing will commence, under the
inspection of a Committee of the Superintendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Hardenberg, of New Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, 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 security, to perform their instructions, 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. 10&ttf
Revenue 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 1000 gallons, will be pleased to transmit their proposals to this office (at Philadelphia)

From a London Paper of Jan. 31  ODE For the NEW YEAR, 1795. By Henry James Pye, Esq. poet laureat.
AGAIN the swift revolving hours Bring January's frozen air; Still reigns the iron power of War, Unhush'd the Tumult's form. A while let Concord's milder form Glide gently o'er each smiling plain. While as they weave the myrtle wreath, The sportive Loves and Graces breathe The Hymeneal strain.
From parent Elbe's high-trophied shore, Whence our illustrious Chiefs of yore Brought that blest code of laws their Sons revere, And bade the glorious fabric flourish here, The Royal Virgin comes.—Ye gales Auspicious, fill the swelling sails; And, while ye gently curl the azure deep, Let every ruder blast in silence sleep; For not from Arrie's golden sands, Or either Indies glowing land, Have e'er the fav'ring Nereids brought A prize to us so dear, a bark so richly fraught.
III. Bright Maid, to thy expecting eyes, When Albion's cliffs congenial rise, No Foreign forms thy looks shall meet, Thine ear no foreign accents greet: Here shall thy breath united transports prove, Of kindred Fondness and Connubial Love. Oh, that amid the nuptial hours we twine, Our hands the Olive's sober leaves might join; Thy presence teach the form of War to cease, Disarm the Battle's rage, and charm the World to Peace.
IV. Yet, if the stern vindictive Toes, Instigating, aim the hostile blow, Britain in martial terrors dight, Lifts high th' avenging sword and courts the fight. On e'ry side, behold her Swains Crowd eager from her fertile plains; With breaths undaunted, lo! they stand Firm bulwark of their native land; And proud her fl'ating castles round, The guardians of her happy coast, Bil' their terrific thunder found Dismay to Gallia's scattered host; While still Britannia's Naves reign, Triumphant o'er the subject Main.
For LONDON, Th. 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 pas- sengers. For freight or passage enquire of MATHIAS KEELY, South Water-street, GAZZAM & TAYLOR, Front-street or RALPH MATHER, Race-street, No. 71. February 22.
TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Dobson, No. 41, fourth Second street, John Ormrod, 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 10, 1795. Containing a PLAN for the further support of  Public Credit.
F R E S H  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, Ruffa Hemp, 1st quality Ditto Sail Duck Ditto Raven Duck Brown Flanders Sheeting Ticklenburgs Ozaburys Brown Flanders Sheeting Holland and Brown Rolls Cotton Stripes and Checks Flanders Bedticks Holland Sail Duck Seine Twine Dutch Great Coats Gin in cases Madder Window Glass, 8 by 10 Jeunets Bark Opium Assafoetida German Steel Mill and Crescent Saws Hoes and Cutting Knives Sythes and Skates Coffee Mills Black Lead Crucibles Anchors from 3 cwt. to 15 cwt. And a General Assortment of 5-4 & 6-4 Boultng Cloth, FOR SALE BY  Pragers & Co. Nov. 11
C O N G R E S S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, February 18. (Concluded.)
THE house went into a committee on the bill making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt.
Mr. Hillhouse moved to strike out the first clause of the bill, and said that if the provision contemplated in this bill for non-subscribing creditors had any intimate connexion with a perma- nent and systematic plan for the reduc- tion of the public debt, his solicitude for the adoption of the latter would make him unwilling to object to the former; but from a critical attention to the subject, and the report of the late Secretary of the treasury, he could not find that a rejection of this provi- sion will at all derange the system.
He begged leave to premise his ob- servations with one remark, which was, that no member of the committee had a higher opinion of, or greater respect for the talents and integrity of the late Secretary of the Treasury, or more la- mented the loss of them to the public than himself.—That his opinion had al- ways been in favour of referring to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose offi- cial duty it was to be informed, for in- formation and plans on the subject of finance, and that the fund of useful information contained in this report was a striking proof of the correctness of that opinion; but he never supposed himself bound to an implicit adoption of such plans as might be reported. It was his duty to examine and judge for himself.
Consistency of conduct, and im- partial justice to ALL, was in his opin- ion as important for the preservation of our national character, as the punctual payment of our debts. Will not the adoption of this provision which gives better terms to the non-subscribing cre- ditors, than to those who have placed confidence in your government, and cheerfully complied, be partial? Will there be consistency in our conduct, when but a few sessions since we almost unanimously rejected a petition from one class of those creditors, and as far as was possible made a legislative decla- ration that no better provision ought or should be made? And would it be ho- nourable now, since a great proportion of these creditors, in consequence of the rejection of their petitions, and de- spairing of better terms, have subscribed to your loans, to turn immediately round as soon as we have got them bound, and make a better provision for those who still refuse a compliance?
The reasoning of the late Secretary of the Treasury in favour of this principle, is too nice, and proves too much, and cannot be carried into execution. Will not those observations extend even to the old twenty dollar notes of 1775, many of which are now in possession of persons who received them, and were compelled by law to receive them, as gold and silver in payment of their old debts. The fact is, that at the close of the late war, and even at the time of establishing the present government, a literal compliance with all the then ex- isting contracts and engagements, was well known and generally understood to be wholly impracticable. This govern- ment, therefore, offered such terms as they thought just and equitable, and within the compass of their ability to fulfil; and in the same act held up the idea that no better provision would be made for non-subscribing creditors, for they were to have only four per cent. tho' their contract said six. Was not this more than a tacit: was it not an explicit declaration that no creditor ought to hesitate about subscribing, for there were the best terms that would be given. And whatever we may say a- bout the creditor having voluntarily gi- ven up his claim, if we did not give an option to receive the money at the trea- sury, or to subscribe the loan, it was in a degree a forced loan. This, however, throws no imputation on the govern- ment, for they did all that they were bound in honour or justice (all circum- stances considered) to do; and every creditor ought, and every reasonable creditor will be satisfied; and to depart from the terms then held out or to give better terms now would be unjust, and in his opinion, lessen instead of strength- en the confidence of the people in the government. In times of peace and prosperity, and when our resources are ample there is no doubt of our having sufficient credit. But if reverse of for- tune should throw our affairs into some derangement, and we should be obliged to come forward with new terms or propositions for obtaining further loans or credit, would not every one be disin- clined to accept them under an appre- hension that those who hung back might fare better. What would have been the situation of the United States if all had rejected the terms? Would it have been in their power to make a like pro- vision for the whole debt? and is it just that this class of creditors should derive an advantage from the ready compliance of others? How would it be in the case of an individual, and I believe the same rules are to be observed to preserve the honour and credit of public bodies as that of individuals? Would it be consi- dered as honour for a merchant whose affairs by misfortune should become em- barrassed, & he unable to make prompt payment of all his debts, to offer to his creditors to pay them without interest, or at a certain rate upon the pound; and after a great proportion of his cre- ditors had subscribed to his terms to pay the remainder the full amount of their debts in money; and that too when there could be no compulsory process against him?—If such an indi- vidual meant to preserve his credit and character, he must do equal justice to all—and so must the United States.— There is no difficulty in doing this by making provision to pay the principal of the non-subscribed debt in the year 1801, when deferred stock begins to bear an interest of six per cent. and then to pay the arrears of interest by instalments, so arranged that the non-subscribing creditors, tho' they receive the nominal amount of their interest, yet at the time of receiving the same the value of three per cent. stock and the interest which may have been paid thereon, shall be equal thereto.
We have passed a law this very session to open the loan still further to non- subscribing creditors, and to pay a like interest to such as shall not subscribe, as is paid on the funded debt. It is there- fore unnecessary and improper to do any thing further on that subject at this session.
Mr. Sedgwick said that the gentle- man who made the motion (Mr. Hill- house) and his friend, (Mr. Goodhue) who had seconded it, had submitted such reasons, as neither his feelings nor his principles would permit him to pass in silence. With the latter gentleman he had the happiness, during the ardu- ous struggle which accompanied the funding system, perfectly to concur in conduct; and till now, as he had al- ways believed, in the principles assum- ed, and in the objects proposed.  In an untried system of government, and ignorant of the national resources, a provision for the public debt, the price of our freedom and independence, pre- sented difficulties almost insurmount- able; as all who participated in the la- bours of that day would remember. It might then have been believed, that a provision on the precise terms of the contract, was beyond the ability of the country, and therefore, that the government was under no obligation to make the attempt. This was not the foundation on which the funding system was established. It might also, at that time, have been assumed as a principle, that the public securities purported an obligation, greater than justice required should be performed; and that, there- fore, a system of depreciation ought, in this instance, to be applied, as in the case of the currency. Neither was that the principle assumed.  The government undertook, as in honour and conscience bound, to per- form the public engagements; or to pay for a new modification, a valuable, an honest equivalent. Unacquainted with the competency of the resources which were contemplated, it was tho't of great importance to procure the con- sent of the creditors to lessen the quan- tum of the immediate provision. To procure it, it was declared, that the equivalent must not be nominal only, but real. That the consent must not be compulsory, but voluntary. And it was further declared, in the very act for funding the debt, that act which was intended to secure the public faith and public confidence, that nothing which it contained, should be construed to impair the obligation of the govern- ment, to make complete provision for the non-subscribing creditors. Hence the provision which the bill contemplat- ed, so far from being as was now sug- gested, an infringement of the funding system, was pursuing not only the spi- rit, but was in exact conformity to the stipulations, and a fulfilment of the so- lemn engagements it expressed. While we were ignorant of the productiveness of the revenue, the government was justified in paying to the non-subscrib- ing creditors no greater amount, than was paid to those who had accepted the terms which had been offered. At this time, while calculating on reducing the principal, should the committee re- ject the proposition before them, they
would be without excuse; for, if the ability of the government, was adequate to a gradual discharge of the principal, it was certainly equal to fulfil its pro- mises, respecting the payment of the interest.
Mr. Sedgwick said, there was no al- ternative but to make the proposed pro- vision, or to violate, not by implication, but expressly, the solemn and pledged faith of the government. Whether, independent of moral considerations, the saving of a few thousand dollars should be a prevailing consideration for embracing the disgraceful pari, gentle- men would determine. The whole of the unsubscribed debt was somewhat more than a million, the difference, there- fore, which could be made, by assuming the unfounded principle, that the loan was, originally, compulsory, would be a mere trifle, infinitely too inconsider- able for the immense sacrifice which must be made to obtain it.
It was said, that the subscribers would consider the proposed provision, as an injury to them. This was to suppose, that they understood the promises of the government, to be a solemn mock- ery. That they were intended as a disguise, which had proved too thin to hide the real intention from any. For himself, however, he would declare, that as he the proprietor of every dol- lar of the unsubscribed debt, he would not hesitate a moment to subscribe the whole; because he should prefer the stable provision, and the funds which were pledged to satisfy it, as in the case of the funded debt, to the annu- al provision which was contemplated, for that which remained unsubscribed. But whether such an election would be a different one, was of little importance. It was enough, that the claim of the non-subscribers was founded on the ex- press engagements of the legislature.
A conversation ensued, during which Mr. Goodhue avowed the principles and enforced the arguments of Mr. Hill- house. At length an end was put to the debate by Mr. Fitzsimons, who said that he had always held, that the terms offered by the funding system, were in- tended as an honest equivalent—that he believed that a provision would ulti- mately be made for the non-subscribers, conformably to the stipulations of that act; and that he had the fullest confi- dence, that no gentleman who had con- curred in that measure, would, on ma- ture reflection, withhold his assent.
But as an act had passed the present ses- sion to continue the subscriptions through the current year, of which probably the Secretary was ignorant when he made this report, he was willing the measure should be postponed by it. He would therefore consent, that the three first sec- tions of the bill should be struck out which took place accordingly.
Mr. Giles moved to strike out the fourth clause, which empowers the commissioners of the sinking fund, with the appropriation of the President, to borrow, or cause to be bor- rowed, from time to time, such sums in anticipation of the revenues appropriated, as they may see proper, not exceeding one mil- lion of dollars in a year. Mr. Giles thought that the present plan for discharging the na- tional debt was in reality a plan for augment- ing it.
Mr. W. Smith replied, that there was no- thing new in authorising a loan under the direction of the President.
The section passed. A message from the Senate, informed that they had agreed to the bill for promulgating the laws, and refused that, permitting the exportation of lead.
The committee rose, and the chairman re- ported progress. Adjourned till Friday forenoon, at Ten o'clock.
Saturday, 21st February. The bill authorizing the payment of four thousand dollars to the four daugh- ters of the Count de Grasse, was read a third time and passed.
UNITED STATES. AUGUSTA, January 24. A Talk from the Mad Dog of the Tuck- atatchies, to the Governor of Georgia November 19, 1794.
I FEEL myself happy that the great giver of light has permitted me, this day, to take hold of the hand of the gov- nor of the state of Georgia, and to speak with him in peace the pipe of friendship. The times being difficult, I have taken this opportunity of coming to Augusta, to see if your Excellency can devise any means whereby peace can be firmly es- tablished between my nation and the peo- ple of Georgia.—Injuries have been sus- tained on both sides; by a repetition of depre- dations, affairs will become worse—I have struggled long to bring about a peace without effect, my business is now to pre- vent the effusion of blood.
I have had talks with the Chickasaws, Choctaws and Cherokees; their accounts of peace and war were to different, that I determined to come down myself and learn a true state of affairs.
When your Excellency's last talks were received in the nation, the greater part of my people were in the woods a hunting, which must be considered as a strong proof that their wishes are for peace.
I have taken great pains to keep peace, the depredations that have been commit- ted were by stragglers and not by the ge- neral wish of the nation: I talked to some of the towns as I came down, they pro- mised me to be peaceable, and on my re- turn, if they saw a prospect of peace, all the prisoners and property should be re- stored.
I have been in some of the most hostile towns, they promised on my return, to give up all the property they had taken and as a proof of the sincerity of their in- tentions, they delivered a negro which I have brought with me.
The Chickasaws offered to go and take from the Uchees and Chiehas all the negroes they had plundered; but as I was coming down it was thought most advi- sable to postpone it until my return, when they expected to get the negroes peace- ably, which would be better than by force. When I return if I find the nation not disposed to comply with their promises, I will give you immediate notice, and it is not my intention to deceive.
I am sorry I have reason to complain of any of my neighbors; the Spaniards and traders in our land are the chief cause of all the disturbances which happen—I cannot refrain from expressing my unplea- sance to make compliance, but I am well assured that the Governor of Florida, at Pensacola, and Mr. Panton, sends among us persons to disturb the peace between us & the Americans, the names of the persons thus employed are James Burgess, of St. Florida, James Derozeau, Daniel Mc- Givray, Robert Grierfon, and Joseph King- gens, who are bribed by the Governor and Panton—I must still complain of the Spaniards, when they found they could not make me subservient to their schemes, they had recourse to the above named per- sons who do every thing in their power to disturb the nation, and involve them in a war with the United States. I have three times to the Spaniards complaining of their conduct, but received no answer. Being an Indian cannot express my feel- ings without the assistance of some white person, therefore got a Mr. Thomas to write to the Spaniards in a direct and friendly manner as I thought, which so offended them that they offered a thou- sand chinks to have him killed; I have therefore brought him with me to save his life.
ed to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
Mr. W. Smith brought in a report re- specting a land office; but as it was late in the day, he did not wish to take up the time of the House with reading it. The House this day, agreed to the report of a committee of conference, on the post office and post road bill.
Adjourned.
I have always been anxious to live upon friendly terms with the Spaniards, they have advised us to make peace with the A- mericans, but since my taking Mr. Se- agrove, the agent of the United States, by the hand, they tell me my hands are no- of the Americans that they will have no- thing to say to me or give me any aff- uance.  The one of the objects of my present visit is to know if a trade can be opened with the United States, as on that mea- sure the friendship of the red people will in a great degree depend.  When Mr. Seagrove arrived in the na- tion, I took him by the hand in presen- of all my people, and received his talk. I wish by this visit to convince the Pres- dent of the United States, my sentiments are still friendly—I made known to Mr. Seagrove all our grievances, he promised to communicate them to the President and to Congress; since which I have heard no- thing from him—therefore I shall say no more until I do.  Talk of his Excellency the Governor of Georgia, to the Mad Dog of the Tuck- atatchies. Friend and Brother, THE friendly talk you gave me eight days ago, I laid before the great council of this state now sitting, they have directed me to answer it, and give you and your people a safe convoy as far as your hun- ting grounds.  Brother, It is with real concern I find your na- tion still continue to evade complying with

the treaty entered into with your father and friend general Washington, the great warrior of the United States of America; after the proof of friendship which has been exhibited, in removing Clark and his people who were scuttling on the land reserved for your temporary hunting grounds, I expected no obstacle would remain to prevent your restoring our prisoners and property, and that acts of friendship would interchangeably have taken place between your nation and the citizens of Georgia; but instead of this, to my great surprise, I learn, that hostilities are continued on your part.
In the moon of October you killed on the Oconee, in Greene county, a woman, wounded and scalped a negro, and plundered and carried off several horses; also in the same moon, in the county of Liberty, you killed a girl, wounded another, stole twelve negroes and a number of horses; these are acts which cannot pass unnoticed and for which immediate reparation must be made, otherwise, this state will require your father general Washington, to invade your land and take satisfaction: By doing justice, yourself, and by complying with the treaty entered into at New-York, and fulfilling your engagements with major Seagrove, you may secure the friendship of the United States, and count certainly on a trade with them, as I am well persuaded your father general Washington will establish trading houses for you; but if on your return it should be found that a part of your people are still opposed to peace, and are obstinately bent on involving you in a war with the United States, I would advise the wife and good men to assemble at one place, and leave the bad people to themselves, for I am persuaded the President and the Great White Town will not with to involve the innocent with the guilty; but whilst they are chastising the one, they will strengthen the bands of friendship with the other.
The conduct of the Spanish government and Mr. Panton, in wishing to involve your nation in war with the United States, might to give you the highest confidence in the justice and friendship of general Washington: He never asks you to take a part against any nation; on the contrary, recommends peace with all, which certainly is your true interest to observe.
It will rest with your own people, whether you remain in peace or are engaged in a war with the United States, who want nothing of you but a completion of your promises, if you cannot restore all the property you have taken, and your people are sincere in their wishes for peace, I am hopeful your father general Washington, and the people of Georgia, will agree to take what you can best spare in lieu of what you cannot return.
Your nation appear to be disturbed about land, it is not in the power of the white or red people to make either land or water, and certainly the great giver of light, who formed both must have intended that it should be equally enjoyed by all those who live under the same sun—the land is only useful to you in proportion to the game it contains; when that is destroyed we make it useless to us by cultivation and improvement; so that the nearer our settlements are to your nation, the easier and cheaper you will get those articles you stand in need of.
In my last talk to your nation I explained so fully what I thought policy dictated they should pursue, that I have nothing now to observe on that head, and shall conclude with wishing you a safe return to your squaws and children, and that you may have influence enough with your nation to induce them to pursue their real interest, peace with all people.
Reply of the Mad Dog.
Brother, I HAVE had the pleasure to see you and hear you talk—I have before told you that I should promise nothing but that I am desirous of maintaining peace. Governor. It had been my intention to have sent to your nation to have demanded satisfaction for the murders committed on the Oconee and in Liberty county, but since your arrival I have applied to you—I shall communicate your and my talks to your father general Washington. Mad Dog. I came to communicate the wishes of my nation for peace—I do not intend to deceive you—when I return I shall exert my influence to have the property restored and to procure peace.
BOSTON, February 16.
COMMUNICATIONS.
If Mr. Jay has really destroyed that excellent bond for grumblers, the loss of the "CARRYING TRADE," it is hard to conjecture what food our croakers will find to subsist on!
Several of the "Constitutional Popular Societies," are now in session—and they are not ashamed to have their names, as well as sentiments, known and published to the world. They deliberate too in the light of day, and admit their fellow-citizens to hear their sentiments. These are the only "popular societies" that ought to exist in a country at Peace with all the world. But if any are praiseworthy, beside them, it is such as the Tammany Society at New-York, and the Society lately established at Elizabeth-Town. They pledge themselves to support all legal and constitutional measures of government. This is what every good Common-wealthman is bound to do, and what every public officer, and all the members of the Federal and State Legislatures ought to perform.
"Self created Societies, formed to un-
dermine and destroy are Patrician —but self created Societies, to defend, uphold, and support, what the people have created, must be diabolical !"
For the Gazette of the United States.
Mr. Fenno, Stepping into a Grocer's shop the other day to buy a pound of raisins, the man wrapped them up in an old piece of paper, but how great was my surprise on looking over it, to find a manuscript "Gallery of Portraits of the Assembly of Pennsylvania" by the style it appears to be ancient; but those acquainted with History may easily discover in what country to place the date of it. If you should think it worth a place in your useful paper you will much oblige me, as it seems to bear a resemblance and may serve as a supplement to a "Gallery of Portraits" published in the Independent Gazetteer of Saturday last.
The fragment in my possession begins abruptly thus—
It must, notwithstanding, appear strange to posterity that there were some who voted against this resolution. The Reds or those attached to the Charter which in those days was called the Federal Constitution voted for the resolution, whilst the Antifeds or Enemies of order, and the Constitution all voted against it: That our defendants may judge who they were that composed the House of Representatives of the State of Pennsylvania at that time, and who they were that voted on that important question, viz:— "whether the Election held on the 14th day of October, in the year of the Christian Era 1794, should be declared invalid, the inhabitants thereof being then in a state of rebellion" the faithful though unskilful historian has attempted to draw a Gallery of Portraits of the Assembly of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Georgius —He was a man beloved by the people and he dealt in that produce of America which furnishes bread for much people, even in fine flour did he carry on a great trade. He was a man of sense and virtue, yea, the house of Representatives, chose him for their chief or what in those days was called their speaker. This office did he hold with honor to himself and pleasure to those who placed him there. Verily, much did the Antifeds hate him: Howbeit, nothing could they do to gain his honor or his character. And it came to pass that there was likewise a young man in that Assembly and he was called
2. Benjamin. Though a young man, yet did he stand like a veteran and never deserted his standard. He had been bred to the law and the old men looked on him as a promising young man and as one who was worthy of the trust reposed in him. He confounded the Antifeds, and put them to shame. They themselves even were forced to acknowledge that he was faithful to his mission. He had served in the expedition against the Antifeds, rebellious worshippers of whiskey —yea, he turned out as a volunteer against them; but the Chief Captain, even LEE , did him great honor, and chose him for his Aid; much pleasure was this to all who knew this worthy young man. Even whilst the historian is now writing, he prays Heaven to permit him to remain in, and faithfully to exercise the duties of, his office, as he has heretofore done.
3. Jacobus. He was a venerable old gentleman; who, true to his trust, had been continued in his office, year after year. He was an uniform Fed. and his conduct in life was upright, as was his character irreproachable. He always could form a judgement for himself, without a prompter; and those who, like their father, "prowl about in the night, seeking whom they may devour," dared not but admire, and say— There goes an honest man. Now it so happened, that in this rising country there were many who had emigrated from that part of Europe called Germany; they were descendants of that people which never was conquered by any foreign power. These emigrants were distinguished from all the other settlers of this new world, by their industry, economy, sobriety, and love of order—and glad is the historian as he can say, they were almost all Feds. And Jacobus was of that worthy nation. And it came to pass, that there was another of that nation in the City Representation, and his name was 4. Lorenzo. —Now, he had been for three successive years in that post, and when that time was elapsed, he said to his fellow-citizens, Lo now have I served you three years, permit me now to attend to my own affairs, for he had much business of his own. He was a seller of wines, even of the most precious wines of Madeira; and he likewise followed the most honorable of all employments, he was a husbandman. And they did grant his request, and did not place him in the Representation for three years—but when that was expired, they said, Verily, you must serve us again: And he answered, and said, Not so, my brothers, chuse one among you who is learned in the languages, and who is eloquent of speech, for I am a plain man, who has not received an education, such the Representatives
of a free people should have: I am not gifted with the powers of oratory to speak amongst the other Senators. And they answered, and said, Have we not already proven you, and were pleased with you, for you always voted like a true Fed. ; without a file-leader did you always vote right—for we had placed you first on the list, and you did as we would have you; and they would not listen to his objections, but placed him there again. Now Lorenzo was a kind man, and all who knew him, loved him; of that with which the Lord had blessed him, he was not a niggard, but gave much in charities—yea, verily, much was he beloved.
5. Franciscus. He had likewise had a seat in the House, and had resigned at the same time with Lorenzo . With him, too, was he recalled, to take upon himself part of the arduous affairs of government. Franciscus was Colonel of a battalion, and had marched out at the head of his brave men against the Disciples of Whiskey and Confusion: verily, where the valiant were, there was Franciscus : for this he was maligned by the Sons of Anarchy; but verily he deserved well of his country.
6. Now, Robert was a Merchant. He had inherited a goodly estate from his forefathers, and he had increased that by his constant attention to merchandize. He fought not after an elevated station. He was a man of sense, and when he spoke in the Senate all was attention for the words of a wise man fell from his lips.
But we come now to the first who voted against the resolution.—He was from the country—by name
7. Jacob. Now his qualifications might be estimated by— [Here the manuscript is torn.] These, Mr. Fenno, are the contents of my precious Fragment. Unluckily it is that we have not more of the characters of the members of the Legislature, in those remote times.
I am, Sir, With respect, Yours, FERDINAND. Feb. 23, 1794.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.
We have received the following account of an elegant fancy piece, executed, and presented by Mrs. Van Bredel to Mrs. Washington on the President's Birth Day.
The "Dignum Laude Virum, multa vetat mori" of Horace, must have been the origin of that happy design we have seen of the "Fatal Sisters"—But perhaps the sentence did not occur to the Elegant Designer; if not—the thought is as original as beautiful. The Bust of our illustrious Washington is very well painted and bears a considerable likeness—Near it are the Three Sisters, one spinning the thread of his life, a second winding it—The third is withheld by the Genius of Immortality from putting the fatal shears to it, while Fame from her Rock, snatches the thread and bears it off into eternity. It was a beautiful and appropriate tribute on the President's Birth Day—Lines under the picture.
In vain the Sisters ply with busy care, To red off years from Glory's deathless Hair— Fate's things may pass—His Fame shall never die Refus'd from Fate by Immortality!
Monday evening a Ball and Supper were given at Odell's, by the City Dancing Assembly, in honor of the Birth Day of the President of the United States.
The Company consisted of a brilliant assemblage of Ladies, near 150 being present, and nearly twice the number of Gentlemen. A greater display of beauty and elegance perhaps no country could exhibit.
The President, his Lady and Family; most of the Foreign Ministers with their Ladies—and the Members of Congress attended.
The entertainment went off with great good humor and harmony. After Supper, which was truly brilliant, the following TOASTS were given:
 1. The Day we celebrate—May every return like the present, bring an accession of honor to the individual and happiness to the nation.  2. The people of the United States—may they continue by their love of order and obedience to law to evince the superiority of Republican government.  3. The Constitution and the laws of the United States—May the constitution long survive us, and the laws be dictated by Wisdom, and obeyed by patriotism.  4. Congress—may they co-operate with the President in safely navigating our Federal Bark.  5. The late militia army; long may they enjoy the blessings of that government they so magnanimously supported.  6. The fair daughters of Columbia—may their charms awaken love; their virtues secure affection; and Hymen crown them with domestic bliss.  7. The Neutrality of the United States—may a steady and impartial conduct command respect, and justice from other nations; and may our dignified forbear- 
ance in peace be an earnest of our vigorous exertions in war.
8. The nations in alliance with the United States; a speedy and honorable peace to the belligerent powers.
9. May the issue of John Jay's negotiations prove as honorable, and advantageous, as the policy which led him was wise and patriotic.
10. Union and harmony throughout our great Republic—may each patriot be convinced, that on the prevalence of these our Happiness depends.
11. Public gratitude—May the exercise of it, by Americans, refuse republics from the reproach often merited by the want of it.
12. Our fellow citizens at Algiers—May the exertions of our government be soon rewarded by their liberation.
13. May the services of those officers who have retired from public life, command an indelible claim on the gratitude of their fellow citizens.
14. May justice, public and private faith be the characteristics of the American nation.
15. The great family of mankind—May peace and happiness pervade all nations.
Toast by the President of the United States The Dancing Assembly of Philadelphia—may the members thereof, and the Fair who honour it with their presence, long continue in the enjoyment of an amusement so innocent and agreeable.
The President having given this toast retired.
VOLUNTEERS.
George Washington. The Governor of the State. Alexander Hamilton. Henry Knox. La Fayette—our generous and disinterested defender, may the news of his escape soon be confirmed by his arrival amongst us.
ON a perusal of the manuscript copy of the proceedings of the Democratic Society of Anarchy-Town, which is written in a hand scarcely legible, the following errata were discovered in the publication yesterday:
For default of moment , read default of payment .
In Guy Faux's amendment, between drawers of water and wooden shoes, insert swinish multitude, abject slavery .
In the protest, for noble hand , read rude hand ; for partial seal , read passion seal ; and before babbling .
The words, Bulwark of Freedom, Terror of Aristocracy, Champions of Liberty, Friends of Equality, Hewers of Wood, Drawers of Water, Swinish Multitude, Abject Slavery, and Wooden Shoes , in Guy Faux's resolution and amendment, in the manuscript, are written in capital letters.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 24.
Died, on Friday last, at Greenwich, in the 13th year of her age, Miss MARTHA WASHINGTON CLINTON, daughter of his Excellency Governor Clinton; and on Sunday, her remains were conveyed from the government house, and deposited in a vault in the New Dutch Church Yard. Of a mild and amiable disposition, she was endeared to all her friends and acquaintances—and, during a severe illness, behaved with that composure and resignation, which the consciousness of a virtuous life, and the joyful hope of a blessed immortality, never fail to ensure.
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.
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Homèl and Virgil, bards of matchless fame, Gave to their heroes an immortal name; But both their age display'd a such scorn as What every had never a such flowing line!
GREAT genius is necessary to great occasion; and what occasion can be greater, than the celebration of one, who, to great talents, adds still greater virtue; who blends fortitude with wisdom, prudence with decision, temperance with firmness, love of country with superiority to popular clamour; and, in the beautiful and sublime exhibition of these virtues, has ingratiated millions of people, who never see him without a wrapt pleasure, and are never tired of seeing him, because, (tho' the interposition of Heaven) by the exercise of these virtues, he has given Liberty to them where they were intended to be enslaved—has fixed their Constitution on a firm and flourishing basis, when it was uncertain whether it would stand—has, after it was generally believed to be inviolably fixed, cut up the root of an insurrection, without bloodshed, that was growing it to its foundation. And, finally, has so connected the country, with foreign powers, by treaty, at a time, when only an hair's breadth separated it from war; that now there, is the most flattering and certain prospect of a permanent peace. Add to all this, a continual exercise of the domestic virtues of the man, and of the citizen—And what, let us ask ourselves, does such a character merit? V.
What a terrible tyranny says a Correspondent was exercised by the Jacobins of France during the reign of Robespierre! The terror of their power was so great that (according to a letter published in the Philadelphia Gazette, said to have been written by a Diplomatic character in Paris) "the best men of France, resorted to it as a place of shelter from danger—The Jacobins alone could furnish any kind of protection, and to this circumstance it was owing that many detesting characters were from there and apparently countenancing measures which in their souls they abhorred."
For Sale, A few Barrels of excellent APPLES. Enquire at No. 38, Arch Street. Feb. 24.
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, FEBRUARY 25.
Will be Presented A New COMIC OPERA, (performed but once,) called THE HAUNTED TOWER.
With the original Overture, Music and Accompaniments, composed by Signor Storace. Lord William, Mr. Marshall. Baron of Oakland, Mr. Harwood. Edward, Mr. Francis. Lewis, Mr. Blissett. Robert, Mr. Darley, jun. Charles, Mr. Darley. Hugo, Mr. Green. De Courcy, Mr. Cleveland. Martin, Mr. Warrell. Hubert, Mr. Mickell.
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In Act II. A Dance incident to the Opera, composed by Mr. Francis. With new SCENERY, DRESSES and DECORATIONS. The Scenery designed by Mr. Milbourne. And executed by Messrs. Milbourne, Rolins, and assistants.
To which will be added, A COMEDY, in two Acts, (performed but once) called The EAST INDIAN;
OR,
The Romance of an Hour,
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No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes. Alf at Rice's Bookstore, No. 50, and at Carew's No. 118. Market Street. The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will open a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after 6 o'clock. Box one Dollar—Pit 75 cts. a Dozen and Gallery 50 cts. a Dozen.

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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- vey 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 fire places, a kitchen with a brick chimney, stables, corn house, a good 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 not 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 expense. The banks consist chiefly of shell- marl of the best quality, which affords a va- luable 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 stiff 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 thirty 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 partly 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 Mr. 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 22 years of age; Jack is of a dark black colour and a full 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, for that their masters may get them again shall receive the above reward and reasonable expenses.
John Sparks, Andrew Hunter.
Oct. 14 2awtf
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- nie dont elle est éloignée de seize miles An- glais ou cinq lieues un tiers de France.
Cette terre est bornée par la dite Rivière environ deux tiers de lieues—les grands Chem- ins des parties de l'ouest et du nord le joig- nent 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 habita- tion 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 abon- dance.
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, Magazins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres bâtiments qui sont très convenables le tout situé sur une elevation au bord de la dite Rivière d'où l'on a une vue bien agréa- ble sur la dite ville, des prairies dans les en- virons 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 courant qui ne manque Jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier; on y pour- roit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—sur cette terre est aussi un bon Vergier des meilleurs fruits de ce pays d'environ mille arbres, entres, les Jardins abondent de routes sortes de fruit propre pour ce climat—Dependent aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenements avec des lots de terre dont les baux sont d'une courte durée. Il n'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 en don- nera une plus haute idée qu'aucune descrip- tion qu'on pourroit en donner.
Pour les conditions de Ventes il faut se rendre chez le soussigné demeurant sur les lieux au a messieurs Oliver Wendel et Harri- son G. Otis, à Boston—messieurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, à New-York—mes- sieurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, mem- bres du Congrès, à présent à Philadelphie, ou a 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, situate 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; six- teen miles from the city of Albany, 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 kept oppo- site the said town.
It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is interval 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; there is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses, with large Dutch barns, barracks, hovels, stables, cart and waggon house, carriage house store house, furnace 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 stored 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 erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand ap- ple trees, set out, granted of 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, oppo- site 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- dell or Harrison G. Otis, 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.
Scotia, Jan. 28, 1795. N. B. The remaining stock of seed, 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 Wyalickon road and the Schuyl- kill, at the distance of an agreeable walk on 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 40. Apply to Jonathan Williams jun. at Mount Pleasant, adjoining the Premises. Jan. 20 2awtf
Wants Employment,
A Person who has a tolerable knowledge of CONVEYANCING, a general know- ledge of Accounts and Figures, and write 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. 20 codif
FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground,
ON the west side of Third, at the corner of New or Stoney street, in the City of Phi- ladelphia; it being 34 feet 8 inches in front on Third street, and 86 feet deep on Stoney street. On said lot are two framed dwelling house, two stories high; the corner house almost new, with a good cellar. For terms and other particulars, apply at the Office of Edward Bonfatti & Co. or at No. 60, north Second street. Jan. 26
City of Washington.
SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
1 A magnificent 20 room Mansion, and dwelling house, 5 cash 30,000 are    1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000   1 ditto 13,000 & cash 15,000 40,000   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   8 ditto 5,000 each, are 40,000   5 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   16,730 Prizes   33,261 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 entire front on two of the public squares; from these drawings, it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible, after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net dividend of five per cent will be made to delay the neces- sary expenses of printing, &c., and the bus- iness will be made a part of the fund intend- ed 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 nominate 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 closing of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The drawing will be under the management of 24 gentlemen 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 West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Rich- mond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. Aug. 30 codif
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. 23 2awtf
COFFEE, 54 hogsheads } 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 Mer- cury, from Oporto, Choice Red Port Wine, IN PIPES.
Dec. 22
CARRIAGE OF THE PUBLIC MAILS.
 PROPOSALS will be receiv- ed at the General Post-Office until the 3rd day of March next, inclusive, for carrying the mails of the United States between Phi- ladelphia and the city of New York—Phil- adelphia and Baltimore—Baltimore and Alex- andria—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, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at one o'clock in the a- fternoon—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 (in 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 are desired to state on what terms they will carry this mail three times a week, and on what terms they will carry it six times a week.
3. Baltimore and Alexandria. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Baltimore (in twenty eight hours) every Tuesday, Wed- nesday, 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 34 hours) every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday mornings, by eight o'clock.
4. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Pittsburgh every Friday 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