Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-01-20 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1050.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
PHILIP NICKLIN & CO. Have for Sale at their STORES, on Walnut-street Wharf, 45 Tons of Pig Lead; 40 Pipes best quality Teneriffe Wine; 30 Pipes of Madeira Wine, comprising each quality, and contained in pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks; 3 Pipes and 3 hogsheads old Port; 150 quarter casks Mountain; 50 cwt. of Sugar Candy, in boxes of 80 to 90lb each; 3400 lbs. Jalap in powder, in 3 casks; 1100 lbs. of Campher, in 2 casks; 2 casks of Copperas; English Sail Cloth, No. 1 & 7; 30 bbls. of Connecticut Beef; and a quantity of Mahogany. A L S O, THE SCHOONER INDUSTRY, BURTHEN seventy tons, is a good vessel, and will be sold at a reasonable rate, and on a libe- ral credit. November 27. tuft&s
FOR CANTON, THE SHIP WOODDROP SIMS, John B. Hodgson, commander, SHE is a stout live oak and cedar built vessel, just copper- ed, and sails remarkably fast; will leave this port the last of February. For freight out, or home, apply to Joseph Sims. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A small quantity of GINSENG, of the first quality— apply as above. Dec. 2. For SALE or CHARTER, The Ship CATHERINE, Now lying at Mr. Huddell's wharf in Southwark; burthen 203 tons: she is now in readiness to receive a cargo, and can be sent to tea at a small ex- pence, as she was supplied last voyage in London with many new sails and rigging. The terms of sale will be reasonable, and time of pay- ment made easy. Enquire of John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. Who has for Sale, Sherry Wine, Dowlas, Irish Linens, Segars, Belfast Canvass, Spanish Cordage, and Bristol Window Glass—and the HOUSE and STORES he now occupies. Jan. 6. dtf For Falmouth, and a Market, THE SHIP ROEBUCK. Will begin to take in a few days, and is in- tended to sail with all expedition. For freight or passage, apply to Thomas & John Clifford, Who have Imported in said Vessel, and have for Sale. Besides their usual assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. A few crates of Flint Glass Ware, crates of Phials, crates of cream colour'd Ware, boxes of Long and short Pipes, cases of mms, womens and childrens Hats assorted, London and Bristol pewter, best English crown Glass of the different sizes from 8 by 12 to 9 by 7 inches, bull's-eye Glass, boxes of Tin Plates, Bar Lead and Shot, and a quantity of Copper in sheets and bottoms. They have likewise received, An assortment of Garnett & Company's patent Systems for Blocks for ships use, and other purposes, which are found from several years experience, to be a very considerable saving of labour, as well as saving in the wear of cordage, and are now generally used for the principal blocks in new vessels. Also, a few Pipes of Old Madeira WINE. January 14. saw. FOR CHARTER, The ship Little Mary, J. Benners, master, and the ship Fame, E. Jones, master. Well built vessels, fast sail, and are in complete order to receive cargoes immediately. For terms apply to the master on board said vessels, laying at the subscriber's wharf, or to JOSEPH SIMS. December 21. Just Arrived per the Snow Boston, James Kirkpatrick, Master, from Liverpool. 113 Crates well-assorted Queen's Ware, 4000 butts best flowed fine Salt, & to be sold at No. 1, Pine-street, by James Campbell. Also, a few boxes well-assorted Irish Linens. N. B. Said Snow for Freight or Char- ter, either to the West-Indies or Europe. Enquire as above. August 18. § For Sale or Charter, The new ship SUCCESS, Robert Welsh, master; lying at Stam- per's wharf; a strong faithful built vessel, sails extreme- ly well, and is also well found; burthen 153 tons. For terms apply to Joseph Anthony & Son. Who have received by said vessel, A few casks Madeira Wine, mould and dipt Candles, and best Boston Chocolate. December 29. dtf
For Charleston, (S. C.) The new Schooner PHILADELPHIA, Robert Butler, master, NOW lying in Smith's Dock, the second above Race-street; is ready to take in goods; and having been built for a Packet, has excellent accommodations for passengers, and will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or JOHN SHIELDS, Jan. 12. d No. 42, Chestnut-street. Jamaica RUM. The Cargo of the brig Peace, Captain Gray, from the north side of Jamaica, Will be landed to-morrow morning at South-street wharf, High Proof RUM, Prime SUGAR and COFFEE. Peter Blight. November 9. §
A Cargo of St. Ubes SALT, Just arrived by the ship Eagle, capt. Williamson, FOR SALE, BY Philips, Cramond & Co. January 19. Knives and Forks. A good assortment of table and desert Knives and Forks, with or without cases, for sale by Rowland Parry, No. 36, Chestnut-street. LIKewise, Plated and Japanned Ware, Jewellery, fine Cutlery, &c. &c. &c. as usual. Plated work, Gold Rings and Lockets, and every thing in the Gold and Silver line done at the shortest notice and in the best manner. December 28 mwfif Copper Ware-House, No. 2. North Fourth Street. GEORGE & HENRY WESCOTT HAVE just received by the late vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, and which they are selling at the most reduced prices for cash, or a short credit, a very large and extensive assortment of sheet Copper and Bottoms, comprising sheets from 5 to 100lb. and bottoms from 16 inches to 5 feet—Also a handsome as- sortment of the most approved sheathing Copper with nails, and bolts, Tin in boxes, Block-tin, Spelter in casks, Spelter solder, pig lead, &c. &c. Jan. 2. w & f.
For SALE, by the Subscribers, In PENN-STREET, The following articles of the last importation from China. 160 Quarter Casks Hyson Tea, 120 Quarter Casks Souchong Tea, 400 Boxes China, containing Tea Sets, 4500 Pieces Nankinees. Willing's & Francis. September 14. 3taw S H O T, O fall sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Cambooles, Pots, and other castings executed at the shortest notice, Nail rods, from 1 rod to spike, Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for casks or cutting into nails, from a brad to 12d nails, Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100lb. Bar Iron, A Quantity of James River Tobacco, Carolina Pork. Herring in barrels, Kiln-dried corn meal in Hhds. and Bbls. Rye flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 4. saw
Canal Lottery Office, Near the Bank of the United States, January 16, 1796. THE Public are informed, that if none of the high prizes are out on Monday's drawing, the price of Tickets will be raised to Thirteen Dollars, each, on Tues- day morning; and will be higher every week ensuing, on account of the Five Stationary Prizes, worth one hundred thousand dollars. By order of the Committee, Wm. Blackburn, Agent. STATE OF THE WHEEL: 1 prize of 30,000 - - - - - 30,000 5 do. 20,000 - - - - - 100,000 2 do. 10,000 - - - - - 20,000 3 do. 2,500 - - - - - 7,500 4 do. 2,000 - - - - - 8,000 11 do. 1,000 - - - - - 11,000 23 do. 500 - - - - - 11,500 50 do. 100 - - - - - 5,000 With a proportionate number of 12 dollar prizes. Purchasers will be accommodated with a credit propor- tioned to the number of Tickets they take. Note. A Check-Book kept at the above office for exam- ination, at two cents each number, or twelve cents for registering. The Commissioners now draw 600 Tickets per day. George Bringhurst, COACH & HARNESS MAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from Arch-street, to No. 23 in north Fifth-street, adjoining the Episcopal Burial Ground, where he continues the business of Coach making in all its Branches. He makes all kinds of carriage neck and perch Carriages such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, and Coaches; also Chairs, Kittereens, Gigs, Sulkeys; and all kinds of Har- ness, with plated or brass mounting. He hath a good supply of the best materials, and a stock of the best sea- soned wood. Orders from any part of the United States will be du- ly attended to with the greatest punctuality and dispatch. His long experience in business, his care in the execu- tion of his work, and an unremitted attention to the de- sires of his employers, he flatters himself will prove suffi- cient recommendations. He has several second-hand Carriages for Sale, viz. a complete Coach, with a coachman's seat and Venetian blinds all round; a Phaeton; a Chair; and a Sulkey with a falling top. All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Car- riages taken in to stand by the month or year. Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21. t,t,&3m.2awdo Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company, January 13th, 1796. Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeable to a bye Law of the Stock Hold- ers, Subscriptions will be opened at the Compa- ny's Office in Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 20th day of February next, for one hundred additional shares of Capital Stock in said Company—The sum to be demanded for each share will be three hundred Dol- lars with Interest at 6 per cent. on the different instal- ments, from the time they were severally called for to be paid by the original Stock Holders, one hundred Dollars thereof to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the remainder in three equal payments at 30, 60 and 90 days. No person to be permitted to subscribe more than one share on the same day. By order of the board, WM. GOVETT, Secretary. Jan. 13. w&t.
JUST COME TO HAND, By the ship Factor, from London, a very extensive assortment of Gentlemen's Dress Waistcoats; Such as Satins, tambo'd Camel's Hair, Moleskins, Callimers, &c. With a very elegant assortment of Best London superfine Cloths & Cassimers. AND FOR SALE BY JOHN HARLAND. No. 66 Chestnut-street. January 6. mdt Nutmegs and Mace. Just come to hand, a small Invoice of Mace and Nutmegs—Likewise on hand, Spermaceti Candles and A General Assortment of Groceries, Which will be sold low, for cash at No. 96. Chestnut-street, corner of Third-street: by DUNCAN MCINNES. (coff) WAGNER, Woolen Draper and Mens' Mercer, At No. 23, South Second-street, HAS, in addition, to his assortment of superfine Cloths and Cassimers, Received by the Factor from Lon- don, a very elegant assortment of Gentlemen's Waistcoat Patterns; such as Satin, Silk Moleskin, Callimer, and Mercilles, which will be sold at their just prices. January 9. d.
Just Arrived, Per the Brigs Eliza, M c Leod, and Theodosia, Captain Justice, And for sale by the Subscribers, Prime Coffee, In Hogsheads, barrels, and bags, and some C O C O A. RICH. & J. POTTER. Who have likewise, A few Pipes of LISBON WINE, for Sale. Jan. 6. Will be landed to-morrow morning, At Philip Carr's wharf, The Cargo of the brig Sufanna, J. Frankford, master, from Havana, —CONSISTING OF— 122 Hogsheads, and } First quality Jamaica Sugars. 12 Tierces 51 Bales of Cotton, 12 Punchcons Jamaica Rum, 13 Tons of Logwood and Fustic, 708 Salted Hides, 40 Boxes Segars, FOR SALE BY George Sibbald, No. 170 South Front-street. Dec. 3. d 537 Hogsheads, } Coffee, above 600,000lb. 459 Barrels, 224 Bags, 113 Hogsheads of choice Jamaica Sugar. 111 Bales of St. Domingo Cotton, Will be landed Monday morning, 25th inst. at South- Reef wharf. Being the entire cargoes of Snow Hebe from Jamaica; Brig Polly, and Schooner Industry, from Jeremie, FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. October 22. $
320 Barrels of fresh New-England Beef, 33 Barrels of Cider, 2000 Pair of Shoes, 1000 Yards Tow Cloth, 29 Sheets of Copper, 12 Kegs Lard, and 60 Wool Hats. FOR SALE BY Samuel Coates, No. 82, South Front-street. January 9. dt codf. MADEIRA, } WINES. SHERRY and } For Sale by PORT } EDWARD STOW, jun. No. 4, South Water-Street. Dec. 12. d. 30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, Corks, in bales, and Holland Gin, in pipes, For Sale by Benjamin W. Morris. December 31. codf For SALE, by the Subscribers, On reasonable terms of credit, 6 Bales of low-priced Flax and Tow Osnaburgs, 6 Bales of English Sail Canvass of the following num- bers, viz. No. 4, 5, 6. Willing's & Francis, November 21. 3taw. Ashton and James Humphreys, CONVEYANCERS, HAVING connected themselves in business, at their Office No. 63, South Third-street, next door but one to the corner of Dock-street. Draw at a moderate charge, deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts agreements memorials, petitions, &c. &c. They likewise buy and sell Real Estates upon commis- sion, and procure money upon loan on good security. The business of an Attorney at Law and Notary Pub- lic is also transacted at the said Office by the subscriber. ASHTON HUMPHREYS. Jan. 4. th&fw OHIO COMPANY. DEEDS to the proprietors in the agency of Winthrop Sargant, are deposited with Thomas McEuen, No. 78, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, and ready to be deliver- ed when called for. A second dividend of the Funds has been declared, which proprietors may receive by a draft upon the treasurer of the company. N. B. Eight dollars are due upon each share, for ex- pences of the agency. December 29. 30w35v WANTED, A Dry Good Store, near the centre of business, on or before the 1st of March next. Enquire of Mr. KIDD, No. 192, Market-street. January 6. dtf
LOTTERY OFFICE, N o . 64, south Second-street, CANAL Tickets for sale, and cash or tickets given for any prizes that may be drawn. Sept. 26. $ RECEIVED, By the last arrivals from London, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Fashionable plated Ware & Jewellery, For sale on reasonable terms, by Willing's & Francis, January 16. d No. 21 Penn-street.
Office of the Insurance Company of North America, JANUARY 11th, 1796. THE Dividend declared by the President and Direc- tors, for the last six months, is One Dollar and Se- ven-and-Five Cents on each share of Stock in this Company; which will be paid at this Office to the Stockholders, or their Attorneys, duly authorised, on any day after the 21st inst. agreeably to Charter. Ebenezer Hazard, Secretary. January 14. d3t. mdt, 21j. James Tiffin, WHOLESALE & RETAIL HATTER, No. 70, south Second-street, near the City Tavern, HAS just received by the late arrivals from London and Bristol, a large and elegant assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's fashionable HATS.—Also, a variety of Children's HATS of different colours, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash. N. B. Ladies Hats trim'd in the newest fashion from London. Oct. 12. No. 8, North Front-street. Printed Calico and Muslin WAREHOUSE. RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, Have just received a superb assortment of the following articles, which they offer for sale. PRINTED calicoes 4-4 wd. book mullins 6-4 wd. ditto ditto Book mullin handkerchiefs Pocket ditto Colored, bordered, mullin handkerchiefs Very new fancy ditto Elegant tambore mullins Colored work ditto Laced figured ditto Brocaded ditto Ladies plaids Gentlemen's neck handkfs. New fashionable shawls Madras handkerchiefs Tambour'd mullins Gurrabs Humhums Coffees &c &c An elegant and fresh assort- ment of ribbands and fashies Cotton Stockings Worsted ditto And a variety of other articles, just opened. Many of the above goods are particularly calculated for the West-India market. December 23. saw
FOR SALE, A Printing-Office, complete; CONTAINING two Presses, two Founts of Long Pri- mer, one do Small Pica, one do. Pica, one do. Eng- lish, one do. Double Pica, one do. Double English, one do. Script, one do. French Cannon, three Alphabets of four line Pica, seven Alphabets of seven line Pica, Flow- ers, Cuts, &c. All the Founts are very large. The a- bove Office will be sold with the benefit of several Ap- prentices, and a well established Newspaper, in a very flourishing town, about 50 miles southward of Baltimore. The Apprentices have from ten months to five years to serve, computing from 16th September last. The price of the Printing Apparatus, Apprentices' time and Newspaper Establishment, is One Thousand Pounds, Pennsylvania currency—one-third to be paid down, the remainder in good negotiable notes, payable one half in 3 months, the other half in six months. For further information apply to the Office of the Gazette of the United States. Letters (post paid) will be attended to. December 14. codgw.
This Day is published, By BENJAMIN DAVIES, at No. 68, High-street, THE American Repository, for 1796. CONTAINING: A complete Calendar for the year. List of the executive, leg- islative and judicial officers of the federal government of the ministers and consuls to and from the United States. A register of the land and sea forces of do. Rates of postage, and times of receiving & closing the mails at Philadelphia. A list of the post-towns, with the distances of each, on the main line, as well as cross roads. —of the federal courts. —of the supervisors of the revenue. The mint, and monies of the U.S. and the currency of each state. A list of the commissioners of loans. A table, showing the propor- tion of free persons to slaves, and of males to fe- males, &c. in the U.S. Militia of the United States, with the proportion of each. An alphabetical list of duties agreeably to the last act of Congress. Amount of impost and ton- nage of one year. Custom-house fees, &c. Rules for reducing the cur- rencies of the several states. Table of pounds, &c. redu- ced into dollars & cents. Summary of the exports in 4 successive years. Amount of the unredeemed debt, annual revenue and expenditures. A view of the sinking fund. An estimate of the imports of the United States, in two several years. Domestic duties or excises. Drawbacks and bounties. Banks, with rules of con- ducting business. Officers of the civil govern- ment of Pennsylvania. Estimate of expences of do. in one year. Officers of civil government of New-York. Sovereign princes and re- publics of Europe. List of the navy of Great- Britain, corrected agree- able to the latest informa- tion. Do. of the navy of France, do. State of the air, and a diary of the winds and weather in Philadelphia, during 2 months, ending 1st Sept. 1795. Bills of mortality in Philad- elphia. This little volume will contain a much greater compass, as well as variety of matter, than that of the preceding year, and will be embellished with an engraved front- piece, title page, and a vignette faced with a head orna- ment, to each month. The scenes depicted in the vign- ettes, allude chiefly to the rural labours of the year. The engravings are new, and executed with an excellence that does credit to the American fine arts. At the same place may be had, Plans of the city of Philadelphia, and its environs, accu- rately engraved from a late survey. Maps of the United States, and of each state separately. A valuable collection of modern Books, and a general assort- ment of Stationary Wares. Note.—Those who desire it, may have the above-menti- oned Maps, or any other, coloured, canvassed, and varnis- hed, and put up in any manner that may be most conveni- ent, by applying at directed above. Oct. 2, 1795. saw

PUBLISHED,
Price Three-Fourths of a Dollar,
No. 60,
SOUTH SECOND-STREET,
STEPHENS'S
Philadelphia Directory,
FOR 1796.
WITH A PLAN OF THE
City of Philadelphia.
January 18.
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ANACHARSIS' TRAVELS.
JUST PUBLISHED,
[Price Ten Dollars, and Fifty Cents]
By H. & P. Rice, No. 50, Market-street,
TRAVELS,
of ANACHARSIS, the Younger, in Greece,
By the Abbe Barthelemy,
Translated from the French. In five volumes.
The fifth contains Maps, Plans, Views, and Coins, illustrative of the Geography & Antiquities of ancient Greece.
To which are added,
Tables of Epochs of the History of Greece;
A Chronological Arrangement of the Names of Illustrious Men; and
A General Index to the Work.
THE Maps alone may be considered as a new and valuable work. The introductory observations by which they are accompanied, prove the labour and care the compiler of them, M. Barthelemy du Bocage, has used to render them more accurate than any thing of the kind that has hitherto appeared.
This is deemed the best History of Greece, and one of the most amusing and instructing works extant—See Monthly, Critical, Analytical, and English Reviews, the last of which speaks of it in the following terms, on concluding the Account of that Review for September 1793: "We will not hesitate to rank TRAVELS of ANACHARSIS, in point of Learning, Genius, Taste, and Composition, as one of the first productions of our time."
"That," says Grattan, "which is so last to eternity, should be an eternity in accomplishment"—and genius, however splendid, must, to obtain immortality, be assisted by perseverance. "I began the work," says M. Barthelemy, speaking of the travels of Anacharsis, "in the year 1757, and since that time, (1783) have never intermitted my labours to complete it."
The Travels of Anacharsis exhibit a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendor.
From the wide field which the work embraces, it includes almost every art, under the whole circle of ancient literature.
The era he has chosen is one of the most interesting the History of Nations presents: it connects the age of Pericles with that of Alexander, that ever memorable epoch which changed the face of Europe and Asia, and gave an impulse to the events of succeeding ages.
The Abbe has chosen to write a narrative of Travels, rather than a History, because in such a narrative all is scenery and action; but he is also an Historian, a Philosopher, and a Politician. Jan. 13. w3t.
For Sale, or to be Let on Lease,
And may be entered on the first day of April next,
The following valuable Property,
At the Port of Little Harbour, in the State of New-Jersey:
No. 1. THAT valuable and noted island, called Tucker's Island, situated on the south of, and bounded by Little Egg-Harbour inlet and the Atlantic: This island is about ten miles in length, and contains about 1000 acres; on which is a large convenient house, flour-mill, and other out-buildings, and is a noted good stand for a tavern, it being at the elbow of the harbour, where all the inward and outward bound vessels belonging to, and trading in the port aforesaid, lay to wait for winds, tides, &c. and where sea vessels load and unload; and at which place numbers of people resort for the convenience of bathing, fishing, fowling, &c. There is on the place, meadow sufficient to keep 40 head of cattle; and is situated about 6 miles from the town of Tuckerton—the well known pleasantness, healthiness, and natural advantages, of this place need no comment.
No. 2.—The island called Foxborough Island, containing about 100 acres, chiefly meadow; whereon is a new frame house 26 feet square, situate about 2 miles distant from the first described place, and is a tolerable good stand for a tavern.
No. 3.—That valuable and noted Tavern-House and lot, containing 8 acres in the town of Tuckerton; this house is pleasantly situated on a beautiful eminence in the heart of the town aforesaid, and commands a pleasing prospect of the islands, bays, rivers, and the Atlantic ocean, as well as the country farms around; the house is large and convenient, with a good cellar under the whole—There are on the premises a well of good water, a large barn and stabling to accommodate 40 horses, a hatter's shop, and other out buildings; also an excellent apple orchard, a good garden paled in with cedar paling, about 50 acres of woodland, and the same quantity of meadow.
No. 4.—Is that large, pleasant, valuable Farm, known by the name of Tucker's Farm, which is bounded for 3 miles by navigable water, leading from the first described island to the town aforesaid. A considerable part of said farm lies in the center of the town aforesaid, and may be sold off, or let on ground rent for building-lots, to great advantage.—There are on the premises two frame tenements besides the farm house, which is new and convenient, with an excellent barn and other buildings; also a good apple and peach orchard. Said farm contains about 1000 acres, on which are several good landings; about one half of which is meadow and cleared land, all in good cedar fence.
No. 5.—Is a spacious, elegant well-finished new House, 50 feet front, two stories high, with an Office adjoining the same, and one Store adjoining the house 30 feet by 20, and a back Store 26 feet square, with good cellars under the whole, and a well of good water at the door; also an excellent garden, paled in with the best of red cedar posts, and white cedar paling; also a spacious and beautiful door-yard paled in as above, enclosing several beautiful shady trees. The house, floors, garden, and door-palings are handsomely painted. There is also on the premises a good barn, stabling, and carriage house; the lot contains about 5 acres, is situate in the center of the town aforesaid, is contiguous to a good landing, saw and grist mills, and several churches of different denominations.
No. 6.—Is a Frame House, 26 feet square, and lot of 5 acres, in good cedar fencing, with some good fruit trees, in the town aforesaid.
No. 7.—Is a lot containing 4 ares, whereon is a house about 25 feet square, and a good apple orchard in good cedar fence, in the town aforesaid.
No. 8.—Is a good Saw-Mill, 3 miles from the town aforesaid, with which is about 400 acres of woodland, 200 acres of cedar swamp, several ore mines, and a fishery. Any person inclining to purchase all or any part of the aforesaid described premises will find the terms of payment easy, the prices low, and indisputable titles given; or, if rented, the rents moderate—by applying to the subscriber proprietor of the premises, at Tuckerton, in the State aforesaid. EDEN. TUCKER.
TUCKERTON, Jan. 13.
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N. B. If the Tavern and premises No. 3 be not previously disposed of, they will be sold at public Auction, on Thursday the 18th day of February next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee-House in Second-Street, in the city of Philadelphia.
From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
Extract from a Memorial of Mous. Turgot, intitled, Reflections occasioned by a memorial communicated to the Count de Vergennes, upon the manner in which France and Spain ought to regard the consequences of the quarrel between Great-Britain and her Colonies, dated April, A. D. 1769.
[Concluded.]
I have afterwards discussed the idea, that we might send, without hostile views, land troops and squadrons into our Colonies, to put them in a state of defence, and protect them from invasion.
I am bound to prove that this plan ought to be rejected as ruinous, insufficient, and dangerous.
As ruinous, because the expence it would occasion, and which must be continued as long as our fears continue, being added to the actual deficiency of the Treasury, would render the establishment impossible; because it would become, perhaps, more embarrassing to this department, than even the projects of war:—Necessity authorizing in time of war, the use of extraordinary means, which, in time of peace would become odious, and would strike the last blow to public credit.
As insufficient, because England would not undertake to attack the two crowns in America, without sending there, forces superior to ours, and this power having in America, at least thirty thousand men, which they may, on this supposition, transport to any point of attack they shall choose; it is impossible that the forces, even much more numerous than those we can send, being divided among all the places threatened, can be in any one, in a state to resist an army so numerous.
As dangerous, because it would force the English minister to send, on his side, into America, squadrons at least equal, and to prepare himself for war in all parts of the British dominions—because, this appearance of war would probably have the same effect as war itself, in bringing the two parties to a reconciliation, and provoking the danger we would avoid; lastly, because the execution of this plan would encroach the confidence of Spain, and expose us to be drawn into the war, in spite of ourselves. I have concluded that we must confine ourselves to precautions less expensive, and less approaching a state of hostility.
These precautions reduce themselves to the following:
1st. To observe attentively every thing which can avert the approaches of danger; to observe the coasts of our islands, and the entrance of the Gulph of Mexico. This is the object of the cruises spoken of in the letter of the Marquis de Grimaldi, and of the orders which will be given, in conformity thereto, to the ships we have sent to those latitudes. To procure frequent information of every thing that passes on the Bank of Newfoundland. To observe in England, the state of her troops, of her armaments, the situation of public credit, and that of the minister.
To endeavor to know every thing that passes in the English Colonies; avoiding, however, every thing that may lead to a suspicion that we have there any direct, and characterized agent.
2dly. To facilitate to the Colonies the means of procuring, by the way of Commerce, ammunition, and also the money which they want, but without departing from neutrality, and without giving them direct succours.
3dly. To establish without noise our maritime forces, to supply our magazines, to rest our vessels, to put us in a state of arming quickly, whenever there shall be occasion, a squadron at Toulon, and one at Brest, during which, Spain should arm one at Ferrol.
In case we should have well-grounded motives to fear a more imminent danger; to arm effectually the squadrons, without suffering them to leave the ports.
In case every thing should be disposed for an immediate war, to collect numerous troops on the sea coast, and dispose every thing for an expedition into England, to oblige that power to recall her forces, to profit of the moment to send troops and vessels, either into our Colonies, if it is judged necessary, or into the Indies where we should be provided beforehand with the means, either in forming leagues with the natives of the country, or in perfecting the establishment of our isles of France, and Bourbon.
As one part of these precautions would also require expences already heavy enough, I believe it essential to precipitate nothing; above all things, as relates to the two last objects unless we should have reason to believe that this power really intends to attack us.
I cannot terminate this memorial without making one observation, which I think very important on the manner in which we ought to concert with the court of Spain. No doubt that the interests being common, the confidence ought to be entire, and the measures adopted in concert.
But there is but too much reason to believe that England has, in the Councils of Spain, correspondents who give to her advice of most of their important secrets.
I know that the hostile project, concerted between the two ministers, if I do not mistake in the year 1766, in consequence of which Mr. Burelli had received orders to drive the English from the Falkland isles, which was not even thought of in Spain, was known to the minister of England. This is a danger against which we should guard; the communications we make to Spain. Certainly the communication of every thing, which announcing the firm resolution of the two monarchs, to maintain peace, indicates the fit means to threaten England directly, cannot injure, even when the British minister shall have knowledge of them.
But every thing which would lead to enterprizes on Minorca or Gibraltar, to combined measures for transporting forces into India can be confided, without danger, only to the king of Spain, and to the Marquis of Grimaldi, for him alone.
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CONTINUATION OF
Foreign Intelligence,
Extracted from THE TIMES of the 12th, received by the Barque Cæsar, Capt. Spofford, arrived here in 56 days from Bristol.
LONDON, November 17.
A GRAND VICTORY OBTAINED BY THE AUSTRIANS.
Yesterday about one o'clock, a foreign messenger arrived express at the secretary of state's office, with dispatches from the head-quarters of General Clairfayt before Mayence, dated the 31st ult. containing most important news; no less than that of the French being now completely driven from all their posts on the right banks of the Rhine, except Mannheim, which is likewise, beyond a doubt, ere this in the possession of the allies.
The following is an authentic extract of the news:
On the 29th ult. at 6 o'clock in the morning, Gen. Clairfayt having passed the Rhine with his army in two different places, attacked the entrenched camp of the French, situated on the left bank of the Rhine, before Mayence. Their camp before Mayence on the right bank had been previously carried on the 13th. Nothing could equal the ardour of the Austrian troops, flushed with a series of victories for the last 13 days. This camp the French deemed impregnable, and had employed all their talents and resources to raise it. It was defended by 150 pieces of cannon. As soon as the Austrian artillery had in some measure silenced the French batteries, the fine Hungarian cavalry dashed among the columns of the enemy, and in three hours the camp was carried. The cavalry gave no quarter. The slaughter among the French was immense; as, after the first entrenchments were carried, they took to a precipitate flight. They left from 50 to 60 pieces of cannon in their camp; near 5000 men are supposed to be slain, 2700 were made prisoners, among whom are two Generals; 114 Cañons were taken, besides all their baggage and ammunition employed in the siege. In the course of the following day, and the 31st, about 50 more pieces of cannon were taken, which the French had left on the roads, not being able to carry them off, making altogether one hundred and six pieces of choice artillery. The loss of the Austrians is calculated at 1000 men, but is supposed to be more; among whom are two of their Generals killed.
The French have retired under the walls of Landau; and the Austrians were, on the 31st ult. at Kreutzenach and Oppenheim, on the left bank of the Rhine, and, as our readers will perceive by the map, is at no great distance from Landau. When the courier left Mayence, 7000 peasants were employed in razing the works thrown up by the French in their entrenched camp.
On the 29th there was another action between General Count Wurmser, who commands the besieging army before Mannheim, and the garrison of that place, where the main body of Pichegru's army is posted. The event was equally successful to the Austrians, who repulsed the French, and carried forward their entrenchments to within 300 toises of the city.
Dusseldorf has been evacuated by the French; and thus, excepting Mannheim, which was expected to surrender by the 4th inst. the French have not now one inch of territory on the right banks of the Rhine.
According to a letter from Stockholm of the 23d ult. we learn, that on the 18th an attempt was made at Drottningholm to assassinate the Duke Regent of Sweden, a pistol shot having been fired at him, which however missed the prince, but wounded his aid-de-camp. The author had not been discovered when the above letter came away; but it was not thought likely that he would be able to effect his escape, as Drottningholm is situated on an island, and all possible measures were adopted to prevent any one from leaving it without a passport signed by the Governor. The same letter adds, that Admiral Count Wachtmeister has been arrested on his arrival on a charge of misconduct in his late command of the combined Swedish and Danish fleets.
The Austrians arrived before Frankfort very opportunely. It was only on the 11th of October that the French demanded of the magistrates of that city a contribution of fifty thousand rations of bread, and one million of florins. The magistrates applied to Prince Hohenlohe for advice; but such was the critical situation of affairs, that the Prince would not advise them to resist the demand. On the next day, Frankfort was relieved from this emergency.
Madame de la Fayette has reached Vienna with her two daughters. She has obtained the Empress's permission to reside with her husband; and did not lose a moment in setting out for the fortress in which he is confined.
CAMP NEAR WEILMUNSTER, Oct. 17.
[Extract of a private letter.]
"I shall delay no longer answering your questions and remarks concerning Field Marshal Clairfayt's late retreat from the Rhine, as the circumstances which hitherto forced me to remain silent on this subject, no longer exist."
"Jourdan had crossed the Rhine near Dusseldorf. The army, commanded by the field Marshal, was obliged to keep up the communication with the army on the Upper Rhine, and to support its operations. The extensive line which he had to defend, from Kappel to Angerbach, was exposed to the most imminent danger, especially its right wing, which could not be supported; and, for this reason, was immediately forced to fall back. By calling in all the indifferent detachments, the field Marshal succeeded with the utmost difficulty, in assembling, behind the Lahn, an army of 30,000 men, 20,000 of whom were Austrians. This small army was in danger of being surrounded by the enemy, who by their march to Weilburg and Wetzlar, threatened the upper Meyn."
"It was, therefore, only on the plain near Frankfort, that a battle could be offered or accepted, and there the Field Marshal was determined to expect the enemy, notwithstanding their great supe-
riority in numbers. But the unexpected surrender of Mannheim, which menaced Heidelberg with the most imminent danger, frustrated again all his projects; and his embarrassments increased, in proportion as Pichegru was threatening Swabia, and Jourdan, Alschaffenburg."
"Heidelberg, the great depot of our armies, was protected only by weak detachments, because Mannheim was to afford it the strongest protection. If we had lost the magazines established in that place, all our operations would have been paralyzed and our army obliged to retreat, leaving Mentz and Ehrenbreitstein to their own defence. The passes near Heidelberg, Wiebelsbach, and Weinsheim, opened to Pichegru the way to our depots of artillery, and the loss of Heidelberg was, of course, pregnant with the most dreadful consequences."
"It was therefore necessary to support General Quosdanovich, who commanded on the Neckar, and to save Heidelberg. For this reason, the Field Marshal crossed the Meyn, and left only a corps near Alschaffenburg, to observe the movements of General Jourdan's army."
"After his arrival at Darmstadt, the Field Marshal proceeded immediately to Weinheim, in order to prepare the operations which he had in view, and to maintain this point, on which they all depended, even at the hazard of a battle which he intended to give on both banks of the Neckar, and then to cross the Meyn. General Quosdanovich afforded the Field Marshal, by his victory, means and time to call in the strong detachments with which he had reinforced the pull of Heidelberg. This being done, the plan of crossing the Meyn was carried into effect, in order to give battle to Jourdan, whose whole army would have been destroyed, had he for only two days delayed the precipitate retreat to which he was forced by our manoeuvres."
"Thus, the brilliant operations of our army, the effects they have produced, and their beneficial results for the whole German Empire will form the best apology for the Field Marshal's conduct."
Official bulletin of the operations of the imperial army Commanded by his Excellency Field Marshal Count Clairfayt, October 16.
After having assembled all the detachments stationed on the Neckar, the Army crossed the Mein on the 10th, and on the following day reached Bergen, repulsing to the other side of the Nidda the enemy's advanced post, which were encamped on the heights of Hoechst extending to Konigstein.
Our advanced guard proceeded along the left Bank of that small river, and menaced the left wing of the French army. The roads being almost impracticable, the artillery could not be brought up, so that the action which was meant for the 14th was postponed.
On the 12th, General Jourdan attacked our post on the Nidda repeatedly, and with great impetuosity. Constantly repulsed, he retreated during the night to the Mountains of Konigstein, after having lost 1500 men, chiefly slaughtered by our batteries on the other side of the Mein.
The advanced guard of the army pursued Jourdan towards Hombourg, Elch, Ruhmenkirch, and Wiesbaden. The garrison of Mentz made a sortie, coasting along the Rhine to Eilfeld and Wiesbaden. It took several magazines, pontoons, and artillery waggons, made many prisoners, and obtained possession of all the baggage. General Nauendorff crossed the Mein opposite Hoechst, and made such speed, that in the environs of Hockheim, he took several guns, and 16 field waggons, together with 300 prisoners.
The corps de reserve encamped on that day at Hombourg, General Haddick did the same at Uffingen, and General Kray at Oberursel, after having thrown a garrison into Konigstein which the enemy had evacuated.
On the following day, the 13th, the army marched to Wertheim, the corps de reserve to Uffingen, and General Haddick to Weilmunster. General Kray found Elch well supplied with French troops and prepared for an attack. Notwithstanding an obstinate defence, and the superiority of their adversaries, our brave troops were at length successful, after several attempts, and took possession of this interesting post. The enemy, with the loss of 600 men, were driven beyond Oberfelters, at which place General Kray formed an encampment.
On the 15th, the army marched to Weilmunster; the corps de reserve to Kunkel; and General Haddick crossed the Lahn at Weilburg, to take up his quarters at Mehrenberg. He was speedily engaged with the French troops which maintained the line at Staffel, near Limbourg, and at Dieffenbach: without obtaining a decisive victory, he hastened the retreat of Jourdan's army.
General Kray attacked the enemy on the heights of Zollhans, and forced them towards the Banks of the Lahn.
General Staader, on each of these days, pursued his march along the Rhine and towards Nassau.
General Erbach has established his encampment at Grosseau to observe the Rhine to the Neckar; and while the advanced guard, supported by the corps de reserve, hastens the retreat of General Jourdan, the army is to push forward, provided the enemy should remain any longer in the environs of Ehrenbreitstein or near the Lahn.
October 18.
General Boros, who on the 15th had taken post at Singhofen, in presence of the enemy, advanced on the morning of the 16th to Nassau, where the French were still stationed. He attacked them with so much promptness and courage, that a great number were mowed down to the right and left, and they retreated in such disorder to the other side of the Rhine, that they left behind them several pontoons belonging to their bridge of boats. On this occasion 60 French officers and soldiers were made prisoners. Nassau was taken possession of by our troops; and when, during the night, the enemy abandoned the Lahn, the General pursued them on the road leading to Bad-Ems, and detached his light troops towards the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein.
On the 17th, in the morning, General Kray took possession of Deitz and Limbourg, in the latter of which places, he found a great number of ammunition-waggons and much baggage. The

nemy had blown up the bridges near both of these cities; but the general had them re-constructed without delay. General Monfrault crossed the Lahn near Weilburg with his brigade, to support General Haddick, and encamped near Alschaffendorf. The corps-de-reserve encamped before Limbourg, on the banks of the Els. General d'Erbach pursued the enemy on the road leading to Hadamar; and, while General Kray proceeded to Montabaur, General Boros continued his march in the same direction, with a view of raising the siege of the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein. According to the report of defectors, the enemy crossed the Rhine near Neuwied, and in the environs of Cologne.
October 19.
Field Marshall Lieut. de Straader this moment states, from Ehrenbreitstein, that the fortress was delivered, on the 18th, by the advanced guard, commanded by Gen. Boros, after the enemy's corps of observation had been attacked by the above guard on the heights of Ens. Notwithstanding the great superiority of the former, it was defeated and pursued to the other side of the Sayn. The enemy retreated with more precipitation than ever to the other side of the Rhine, by means of their bridges near Neuwied, and with boats. General Boros took post on the height of Rotherbach, and is preparing to advance, in concert with Generals Kray and Haddick, to Neuwied.
Different detachments of the army having been sent yesterday to the other side of the Lahn, the corps-de-reserve and main body are now crossing that river before Limbourg. The necessity of collecting provisions, which it is impossible to find in the environs of the Lahn, completely ravaged by the enemy, has obliged a part of the army to make a stand for two days near Weilmunster; this, however, has not prevented the advanced guard from pushing on.
General Kienmier entered Hohr on the 18th, having pursued the enemy in their flight to that place.
General Haddick is advancing on the road leading to Freilingen.
October 22.
On the 20th, Gen. Haddick advanced to Uckerad, and pursued the enemy to the Siege, without being able to come up with them: it appears, by an intercepted order, that they had crossed the Rhine near Bonn the day before. Gen. Boros is encamped before Bendorf, and cannonades the redoubt constructed at the head of the bridge near Neuwied. The enemy have in that redoubt 1200 men and 10 guns. Notwithstanding it is protected by more than 40 guns, situated as well on the islands of the Rhine as on the height of Tour-Bianche on the other bank, the general is preparing to carry it by storm, and has for this purpose been reinforced by three battalions of grenadiers. The enemy, it is probable, will not wait the attack, more especially as their encampment opposite Neuwied is but weak. They continue to retreat with an incredible precipitation, and in the utmost disorder. They every where blow up their ammunition waggons. Prisoners are every moment brought in, as well by the soldiery as by the peasants. By the latter many of the enemy are put to death.
Two 12 pounders, a howitzer, and 17 ammunition waggons, taken from the enemy, have been sent to Mentz.
GROSGERAN, Oct. 19.
The French have just been defeated in the vicinity of Mannheim. It appears that Gen. Pichegru had ordered the garrison of that city, which had been considerably reinforced some days before, to make a sortie and dislodge the Austrians from the banks of the Neckar. The sortie took place yesterday, at four in the morning, when the Austrians were attacked; after a very obstinate conflict the left wing of the French army gave way. The Austrian cavalry attacked in its turn, and drove the enemy to the Neckar, where many of them were drowned, and the rest taken prisoners, to the amount of several hundreds, among whom is their general, Michaud. The Imperial general, Quosdanovich, commanded on this occasion.
HEIDELBERG, Oct. 24.
After the victory obtained by the Austrians on the 18th, the French regained a little ground, and took possession of the huts they had built near Mannheim. They have just been driven a second time from thence, and the huts set fire to. The soldiery and peasants are already employed in opening the trenches.
October 24.
The Austrians are in possession of the trenches situated on the Neckar; and this enables them to annoy Mannheim, which they do with every success. General Wurmler's army before that city is 52,000 strong. In the action of the 18th, the loss of the French is estimated at 2000 men; their general, Audinot has been made prisoner. Agreeably to his statement, the fortress of Mannheim is in want of provisions. Gen. Count Walsh, commander of the regiment of Gensingen, has been made prisoner by the enemy.
The throwing up of the entrenchments before Mannheim, is completing with the utmost expedition: the second parallel is already completed; and to effect this operation the peasants for fifteen leagues in circuit have been employed: they are extremely zealous in their task; and 12,000 men are working daily.
The multitude of Pontoons which have been brought before Mannheim, lead to a presumption that the Austrians intend to cross the Rhine, to attack the fort which bears the name of that river. The French have offered to surrender Mannheim to General Wurmler, provided he will grant them the customary terms of capitulation. To this the General has consented, on condition that they will at the same time, surrender the fort and flèches of the Rhine. This condition they have refused; but have proposed to acknowledge Mannheim as a neutral city. Their propositions have been rejected, and the operations of the siege are carried on with the utmost vigour.
It was General Hoche, who, on the 18th, scaled the redoubt of the Neckar with three battalions. Among the officers the Austrians lost on that occasion, is the only son of Gen. Latour.
Gen. Count Wurmler had a horse killed under him. General Audinot, who was made prisoner on that occasion, is the natural son of the manager of the Paris Theatre, entitled, L'Ambigu-comique . He has been brought in here, together with his adjutant; and in our hospitals 250 wounded French are lodged. The head-quarters of the French army are at Longenkondel. Gen. Pichegru, and Meteln of Thionville, pay frequent visits to Mannheim.
VIENNA, October 23.
According to all accounts, the enemy sack and pillage all the country through which they pass. They have plundered the city of Limbourg and set fire to the suburbs. In the enemy's proclamations they endeavour to justify their immense requisitions by stating, that pursuant to the orders of the National Convention, after the 14th instant, the line of neutrality is no longer to be respected, but all places are to be occupied and treated in a hostile manner. Even the city of Frankfort already received requisitions to an enormous amount, from which we have fortunately been able to liberate it. "Our having forced the enemy to retreat is of the greatest importance, as the whole battering train had already reached the left banks of the Rhine to destroy Mentz, but has now suddenly been removed."
COLOGNE, Oct. 24.
Till now we have had no circumstantial details of the retreat of the Sambre and Meuse army; the causes, however, begin now to develop themselves. The line of demarcation deceived both the French and the Austrians. The Austrian Commandants had received assurance that Echelscham was comprised in the Prussian neutrality, and they acted accordingly. Nevertheless the French passed the Rhine at that point, took the Austrians in flank, and obliged them to fall back in great confusion. The Court of Vienna was informed of this, and that the Court of Berlin did not consider the line of neutrality to have been violated. The Emperor in consequence ordered his Generals to act as circumstances required, without previously consulting him. The fact appears to have been that this authority extended to the passing of the line of demarcation, if they thought proper. The Austrian Generals immediately availed themselves of this liberty, and passed the Rhine at Archenfembourg. They then advanced beyond Wetzlar, drove in the Prussian Piquets, gained the flank of the French army, turned it in flank, and threatened to cut off its communication with the Rhine, if the French did not retreat with precipitation. The French had no fact so alternative. In this simple exposition of facts, the cause of the retreat of General Jourdan will be found; of a retreat, in which, without losing any battle, they abandoned a whole park of artillery, ammunition, and baggage, and the greater part of the soldiers even their arms and private property.
Such was the panic that seized all corps, after having passed the Rhine, hastened up the country. The greater part of the Sambre army stoop at Mannheim, opposite our city, and formed a camp. But they could not maintain that position. The Austrians advanced rapidly. On the 21st, they were at Weinbourg, 12 leagues from Cologne.
October 25.
A letter from Heppenheim of the 20th states, "This morning at four o'clock we heard a violent cannonade on the side of Mannheim, which lasted all day. We hear that the Austrians attacked the right wing of the French army below Seckenheim, and drove it under the guns of Mannheim. The Austrians, it is said, took 900 prisoners. In this number is General Michaud."
General Jourdan is concentrating a part of his troops at Dusseldorf, to reinforce his left wing, by which it is supposed he means to execute the general movement at all points of the line, from Neuwied to Kaiserswerth, in order to regain, if possible, the ground he has lost.
While there has been so much action on this side, the armies on the Upper Rhine have remained tranquil; and since the affair of Heppenheim nothing remarkable has happened.
PORTSMOUTH, November 9.
The wind is now from the North, and it is said it is said the West India expedition takes its departure from St. Helen's to-morrow morning at day-light.
PLYMOUTH, November 8.
This morning the wind came about to the North-East, when the Russel, of 74 guns, Capt. T. Capt. T. Larcom, with a fleet consisting of 16 sail of victuallers under convoy, got under weigh, and sailed for Quiberon Bay, with provisions and all kinds of necessaries for the supply of the shipping there, and the troops on Isle Dieu.
DEAL, November 9.
The Beaver a new sloop of war, of 16 guns, Capt. Warner, now equipping at Chatham, is ordered to be expedited as fast as possible, to carry out Government dispatches to Jamaica immediately.
The St. Peter, Capt. Cordiston from Rochelle, arrived at Weymouth on Monday, with several captains of the Jamaica fleet, lately taken by a French squadron. They gave an account of the following ships taken, viz, the Exerer of Bristol; Mary of Bristol; Jane, Princess Mary, Orient, Providence, Thames, Albion, Kent, Fisher, and Uriana, all of London; and the John of Scarborough.
The St. Peter left Rochelle the 26th ultimo at which time only four or five of them arrived at Rochelle or Rochelle.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, January 19. Mr. Giles presented the petition of Frederick Guyer, stating that he had made discoveries in relation to the Longitude, by Lunar Observation, and praying the encouragement of Congress.
The petition of the Administrators on the estate of Samuel Powers, deceased, was read—praying indem-
nification for sundry Certificates taken by said deceased, in his life time, which Certificates had turned out to be counterfeit. The petition was grounded on this idea, that the fraud had been committed thro' the negligence of the public Agent. The petition, on motion of Mr. Malbone, was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Cooper presented the petition of John Carpenter, a captain in the late Continental army—read, and referred to the Committee of Claims.
In committee of the whole, on the bill making appropriations for the Support of Government, for the year 1796,
Mr. Muhlenberg in the Chair.
Mr. Nicholas remarked on the sum appropriated for the Department of State, that it was conformable to the estimate made prior to the temporary law which was passed the last Session, which law added 200 dollars to the salaries of the chief clerks in the Departments of Treasury, State, and War—whereas the items in the bill for the Treasury Department rated the salaries of the chief clerks agreeably to the temporary law. It was said in reply, that the gross sums were conformable to the existing, not the temporary law.
The gross sums for the Departments were struck out, and the committee then went thro' the several items.
Mr. Williams, pursuant to notice formerly given, moved to strike out the gross sum appropriated for the Mint.
Mr. Smith, (S. C.) observed, that great part of the sum was for salaries established by law, which must be paid until the law is repealed. If the gentleman means to suspend the whole appropriation law, till an enquiry is gone through with, respecting the Mint—the bill may be delayed perhaps two months—the consequence will be, the greatest embarrassments in all the Departments of Government; an appropriation law ought always to be passed at the beginning of the year—considerable time is already elapsed. Mr. Smith said, the committee has deducted considerably from the sum contemplated for the support of the mint, but he was of opinion that the expenses of the establishment must be increased, if the select committee should report in favour of those improvements suggested by the Directors of the Institution.
Mr. Williams entered into a general consideration of the mint establishment—He remarked, that the expenses were overproportioned to the benefits derived to the public from the Institution—that the advantages are local, and confined to the vicinity of the place where the money is coined; and this arises partly from copper coin being more valuable than the rough copper. Mr. Williams referred to the several acts relative to the mint; and stated from them, that the Institution was an accumulating bill of expence to the United States—Mr. Williams wished a further enquiry before the item proposed for the purchase of copper was agreed to—He confined his motion to that item, which is ten thousand dollars.
Mr. J. Smith said that the mint establishment had never been a favourite with him; but still he considered the present motion as not timely in order.
Mr. Sedgwick said, he considered the motion as out of order—He concurred that where the public faith is pledged, by an existing law for certain specified objects, while that law was in being, no discretion remained in the House relative to the express provisions of such law. If it is intended to get rid of the mint, the proper mode would be, to repeal the law in the first instance.
Mr. Gallatin rose to state a general principle which he thought of importance to lay down on this occasion; the decision on the present question grounded on a different principle, should on some future occasion be brought forward. The principle was, that this House has a right to withholding appropriations when they see proper, to stop the wheels of Government. This he said was plainly to be inferred from the practice of the House, in their passing annually an appropriation law—He observed, that in one instance the House had departed from that principle. In respect to the payment of the interest on the public debt, for the support of the public credit, the House had thought it necessary to give up that right. If this principle is not just, it would be best to make a permanent provision once.
Mr. Sedgwick in reply to Mr. Gallatin said, that he very much doubted the truth of the principle advanced by the gentleman from Pennsylvania. He cited several cases to shew that tho' the salaries were annually voted, yet the constitution expressly provides that the salary of the President shall not be increased or diminished during the time for which he is elected. Here the public faith is pledged to provide accordingly; he instance the cases of the judges, &c. in which no discretionary power can be exercised, and added that if the doctrine now advanced is true, he confessed that he had hitherto been greatly mistaken in all his ideas of legislation.
Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Giles supported the motion for striking out the item for copper. The question being put was carried in the affirmative and the item struck out.
Mr. Nicholas moved to strike out the items for contingent expenses in carrying on the mint.
Mr. Page opposed the motion, he considered it as striking at the existence of the establishment, as involving a heavy expence to the public, and exciting discontent and general disappointment. Mr. Page remarked that the coining of copper was a very great and general accommodation to the people at large, and that in time as the institution progressed, the precious metals would be coined to public advantage.
Mr. Nicholas said his motion was misunderstood his object was merely a suspension of the provision for the present, this, he did not suppose would go to arresting the operations of the Mint altogether. The motion so far as it respected several items was negatived.
Mr. Williams moved to strike out the sum stated for deficiencies, the reasons of these deficiencies he remarked were not in possession of the Committee, which ought to be the case previous to voting for such a sum as 18,300 dollars.
Mr. Gallatin said he should prefer having all that relates to the mint struck out excepting the salaries; and that provision for the specified objects necessary for that establishment should be the subject of another bill—Some conversation here took place, relative to the steps taken by the Committee of ways and means, to ascertain the reason on which this sum for deficiencies had been inserted in the bill; it appeared that a sub Committee from the Committee of ways and means, had enquired of the accounting-officers of the Treasury, and found that the accounts of the officers of the mint containing the charges composing the deficiencies had been settled and passed the customary forms of the Treasury Department.
Mr. J. Smith stated that this item was a debt against the United States, and tho' something had
been said about diffraction, he conceived it was out of the question in the present case—The United States owe the sum, they are able to pay it; and he saw no good reason for refusing to do it.
The motion for striking out was negatived.
The committee went thro' the rest of the bill without alteration—It was then reported to the house, with two amendments.
Mr. Bourne moved to restore the item for the purchase of copper; this motion occasioned a renewal of the debate respecting the mint, which continued till past 3 o'clock, when, without taking a vote, the house adjourned.
Philadelphia, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, 1796.
We hear, that accounts are received by way of Gibraltar, that a Treaty between Spain and the United States, was signed the 29th of November.
The European Articles published in this day's Gazette, are copied from a London Paper of the twelfth of November.—It will be perceived that the details are more copious than have heretofore appeared, the papers of the same date have been quoted.
Extract of a letter from London, dated October 17, 1795.
"We have just sent off two young missionaries for Sierra Leone, in Africa; Mr. Rodway and Mr. Grigg: they were lately students in Bristol Academy, and appear to be young men of great sincerity and piety."
"They will remain, it is probable, at Freetown, in Sierra Leone, teaching school, preaching to our Negro Church there, and also improving themselves in Arabic, that they may be prepared to go up into the country in due time, with a view of propagating the Christian Religion among the Heathen."
Extract of a letter from London, dated October 17, 1795.
"A second part of Paine's Age of Reason is just published, much worse than the former!"
"To day the famous corresponding society meets at Ilington field—our whole country groans with intolerable burthens; many murmur and complain, but there is no present appearance of redress; nor is there, I fear, among all our patriots, one honest man of first rate abilities, who dare risk any thing for the salvation of his country!"
"Brothers have begun to prophecy afresh; he is in a mad house; a publication of his, which I have seen in manuscript, comes out to morrow, to account for the suspension of his predicted judgments, and to threaten their execution."
"The number of people who have been deluded by this man, is astonishing."
The brig Eliza, Capt. Yardley, arrived at Hamburg the 27th day after leaving the Capes of Delaware.
The ship London Packet, Capt. Smith, from Hamburg for Baltimore, cut 13 weeks, was spoke on the 2d January, by Capt. Spofford, of the Caesar.
NEW THEATRE.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 20,
Will be presented,
A COMEDY, called,
The RIVALS.
  Sir Anthony Absolute,  Mr. Morris,    Captain Absolute,  Mr. Moreton,    Faulkland,  Mr. Wignel,    Arces,  Mr. Bates,    Sir Lucius O'Trigger,  Mr. Whitlock,    Fag,  Mr. Marshall,    David,  Mr. Francis,    Coachman,  Mr. Warrell,    Boy,  Master T. Warrell,    Mrs. Malaprop,  Mrs. Shaw,    Lydia Languish,  Mrs. Marshall,    Julia,  Mrs. Francis,    Lucy, (first time)  Mrs. D'Or.   To which will be added,
A SPEAKING PANTOMIME, (written by the late David Garrick) called,
Harlequin's Invasion
OF THE REALMS OF SHAKESPEARE.
With the original music—the accompaniments by Mr. Gilliam.
With an entire new Medley Overture, by Mr. Reinagle.
  Harlequin,  Mr. Francis,    Mercury, (with songs)  Mr. Marshall,    Forge,  Mr. Moreton,    Bounce,  Mr. Green,    Frontin,  Mr. Harswood,    Taffy,  Mr. Beete,    Bog,  Mr. Darley, jun.    Simon,  Mr. Wignel,    Ship,  Mr. Bates,    Abraham,  Mr. Bislett,    Justice,  Mr. Warrell,    Crier,  Master Warrell,    Padlock,  Mr. Warrell, jun.    Fairy, with a song,  Miss Solomon,    Columbine, of the Fairy group,  Miss Gilaspie,    Dolly Snip,  Mrs. Francis,    Mrs. Snip,  Mrs. Rosafon,    Sukey Chitterlin,  Miss Willems,    Old Woiman, with a song,  Mr. Darley.  
In the course of the Pantomime will be introduced a variety of new Scenery and Machinery.
The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne.
BOX, One Dollar—PIT, Three-Quarters of a Dollar—and GALLERY, Half a Dollar.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will be open at FIVE, and the Curtain rise precisely at SIX o'clock.
Ricketts' New Amphitheatre, CHESNUT-STREET.
TO-MORROW EVENING, January 21,
Will be exhibited,
Surprising Feats of Horsemanship, &c.
With a great variety of performances.
[Particulars, to-morrow.]
A YOUNG MAN,
WHO understands Book-Keeping, and writes a good hand, may hear of employment, by applying at No. 113, fourth Third-Street. Jan. 20. $31.

The Panorama.
MR. SAVAGE respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia that the PANORAMA is now opened in High-street, between 10th and 11th streets. The Subject is a view of the Cities of London and Westminster, comprehending the three bridges, Southwark, Surrey, and St. George's Fields in the Borough, with every other object which appears from the top of the Albion mills, at the end of Blackfriars Bridge, opposite the city of London, from whence this view was taken. The painting contains nearly 3,000 square feet of canvas. Being in a circle gives every object its proper bearing, and exhibits it in its true point of compass, appearing as large and in every respect the same as the reality.
Price of admission half a dollar. Tickets for the Season three dollars.
PANORAMA open every day from ten o'clock in the morning.
A PRINT of the PRESIDENT of the U. S. 18 inches by 14; only a few choice impressions left: the companion is a print of Dr. Franklin. A variety of choice prints may be had at the Panorama.
August 31. m
Mr. Walter Robertson
BEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen, subscribers to the print Portrait of George Washington, President of the United States of America, engraved by Mr. Field, from an original picture painted by W. Robertson, that the Proofs are ready for delivery to the several subscribers at John James Barralet's, No. 19 north Ninth-street; or at J. Ormerod's, bookseller, No. 41, Chestnut-street, where the subscribers are requested to send their address. October 27. cod.
Wanted,
ON Loan, for two or three years—2000 Dollars, for which a mortgage on Land will be given as security. The land is clear of every incumbrance. Jan. 9. d.
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and welling house, 5 cash 35,000 are
 1 to 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000  2 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 40,000  3 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 30,000  4 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 20,000  5 ditto 3,000 & cash 3,000 10,000  6 ditto 1,000 & cash 1,000 10,000  7 ditto 500 each, are 10,000  8 ditto 1,000 10,000  9 ditto 500 10,000  10 ditto 100 10,000  11 ditto 50 10,000  12 ditto 25 10,000  13 ditto 10 10,000  14 ditto 5 10,000  15 ditto 1 10,000  16,739 Prizes 150,000  33,478 Blanks  50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000 
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire rows 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 deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prize 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 twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A complete PLAN of the whole of this Important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient and modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the fame may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable. February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Aug 30 cod * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore or Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's ferry.
For Sale,
THAT valuable and well known PLANTATION formerly owned by John Evans, at present by Samuel Evans; situate in London Britain township, Chester county, containing about four hundred and sixty acres—There are on said Plantation two dwelling Houses, one stone and brick, forty feet by twenty-five, two stories high, with a large and commodious Kitchen; the other a good logg House, suitable for a tenant; two large and convenient Barns; a Stone Spring House; a good Merchant Mill, with between 12 and 13 feet head and fall, on a never failing stream the Whiteclay creek—There are on said Plantation about 80 acres of excellent Meadow, a large proportion of which is well watered, and more than conveniently be made; about 180 acres is arable Land, cleared, the residue is Wood Land. The Land, in general, is of the first quality in that end of the country. The Plantation is 10 miles from Newport, 11 from the Head of Elk, 6 from New-London Cross Roads, and 5 from New-Garden Meeting House, on the nearest road from Lancaster, and on the direct one from Peach Bottom Ferry to Newport; the situation of the Mill is suitable for either the Elk or Mid-dleton trade, which renders it an important stand. Any person desirous of purchasing will, upon applying to Mr. BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, within one mile of the place, be favoured the same, and know the terms of sale from the subscriber hereof, in Lancaster county. SAMUEL EVANS. November 10. 22
WANTED,
Several Apprentices to the Printing-Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette, the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street. 6
For Sale at this Office.
The Constitution of the United States, price 20 cents.
Last report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, containing a Plan for the further support of PUBLIC CREDIT, 75 cents.
Germanicus 20.
Proceedings of the Executive respecting the Insurgents; forming an interesting History of the late Insurrection in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Interesting summary of the events which have taken place in the Republic of Geneva—written by M. de Nivernois, 12 1-2 cents.
Twenty-six letters; on the most interesting subjects, respecting the American Revolution, containing much information not generally known to the Citizens of the United States, written in the year 1780, 25 cents.
Also a few copies of the Accounts of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, during the year 1794—price one Dollar and 50 cents. December 20th, 1795. d.
LAW-BOOK STORE,
No. 313 High-street.
GEORGE DAVIS,
IN addition to his general collection of Books, on hand, has received by late arrivals at New-York, Baltimore, and this port, from Dublin, a further large supply—Among which are Bacon's Abridgement, 5 vols. Comyns's Digest, 6 vols. Loff's edition of Gilbert's Law of Evidence; Tremaine's Pleas of the Crown, 2 vols. and Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium. These, with all other publications that he offers for sale, are of the latest editions; and Gentlemen may depend upon being furnished with every Book wanting to form a most extensive Law Library, at the same moderate prices which for several years past have been universally distinguished them, and which his ready sales enable him to continue. Orders from any part of the United States punctually and thankfully attended to. January 1. taw6w
American Landscapes.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA
TWENTY-FOUR VIEWS,
SELECTED from the most striking and interesting Prospects in the United States; each of which Views, will be accompanied with a descriptive account of its Local, Historical, and other Incidental Peculiarities By G. I. PARKYNS, Author of the "Monastic Remains and Ancient Castles in Great Britain."
CONDITIONS.
 I. That the work shall be published by Subscription; and that each Subscriber shall engage to take the whole set of Views, and shall pay for each engraving, if black or brown, 2 Dollars; and if coloured 3 Dollars.  II. That the dimensions of each engraving shall be 14 by 17 inches, executed in aquatinta, and published upon paper of a superior quality. The publication to commence immediately; and one engraving to be delivered to the Subscribers, on the first Monday of each succeeding month, until the proposed series shall be finally completed.  III. That with the last View of the series, shall be delivered an engraved title-page; an elegant characteristic vignette; a map of the route, connected with the prospects exhibited in the course of the Work; and an Alphabetical list of the Subscribers.  Subscriptions are received by Mr. Harrison, at his Print shop, Maidenlane, New-York, by Mr. Carey, Bookseller, No. 118, Market street, Philadelphia, and by all the principal Booksellers in the United States. February 28. d
Delaware Bridge.
THE President and Managers of the Company for erecting a Bridge over the river Delaware, at the Borough of Easton.
Give this Public Notice,
That they will, until the first day of February next, receive proposals of suitable plans or models for the said Bridge; as also for the erection thereof for the erection thereof, and the delivery of materials. The length of the Bridge will be at the least 600 feet, and must not be composed of more than three arches.
Any person inclined to engage in the above undertaking, will please to direct their plans and proposals to the Secretary of the Company at Easton.
By order of the President and Managers, JOHN ARNDT, Secretary. Easton, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12. m w & s
Delaware Bridge.
THE Certificates for Shares of the Stock of the President, Managers, and Company for erecting a Bridge over the river Delaware, at the Borough of Easton, being prepared and ready for delivery, the Stockholders of the said Company are hereby notified, agreeably to a resolution of the President and Managers, that they call upon the Treasurer for the same on or before the first day of February next. And at the same time pay the sum of Twenty Dollars, on each share, required by law previous to the delivery of the Certificate. By order of the President and Managers, JACOB ARNDT, jun. Treasurer. Easton, December 12. 3awtf
For the convenience of such Stockholders as are resident in the city of Philadelphia, Certificates are deposited with Mr. John Sirgrevilles, No. 48 South Front-street, who will deliver the same, and receive the payment before-mentioned.
FOR SALE,
A very valuable ESTATE,
CALLED TWITTENHAM. SITUATE in the township of Upper Darby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent Land, 45 of which are good watered Meadows, 90 of prime Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two-story Brick House, with a room on a floor, and Cellars under the rubble, with a Pump Well of excellent Water in front; a large Frame Barn, Stables, and other convenient buildings; a Smoke-House and Stone Spring House; two good Apple-Orchards, and one of Peaches. The Fields are all in Clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of Water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for Grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the Land, the good neighborhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a Gentleman's Country Seat. The foregoing is part of the Estate of Jacob Hutton, deceased and offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS, Surviving Executor. Oct. 9, 1795. eabf
To be disposed of at private sale,
Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Calper Graff, deceased, TWO two story brick Houses and Lots of Ground, viz. No. 100, north Second, near Race; and No. 174, north Fifth, near Vine-street—both good stands for business, particularly the former. For terms apply to LAWRENCE SECKEL, or } Executors. CASPER GRAFF, } November 11, 1795. 2aw.
BURR MILL STONES
Made by OLIVER EVANS, at his Factory, in the old wind-mill in Elmley's alley, South Second-street, a little below Dock-street.
WHERE those who apply may be supplied with stones of such quality as will suit their purposes. Also, stones for gudgeons to run on, and Plaiter of Paris.
He keeps for SALE, At his dwelling No. 215 north Second-street, a little above Vine-street.
Bouling Cloths, A complete assortment of both imported and American manufactured for merchant and country work, which he warrants good.
ALSO, The Young Millwright's and Miller's GUIDE. Containing a system of mechanics and hydraulics as they apply to water mills with the whole process of, and all the late improvements on the art of manufacturing flour &c. intended to be useful to all concerned in building or using water-mills, which book is sold by Matthew Carey and Robert Campbell, booksellers. Sept. 25. 3ideawf.
THIS DAT WAS PUBLISHED,
(Price one Dollar) For THOMAS DOBSON, No. 41, So. Second street, Vol. I. Part II. of
The Political Register,
Or, proceedings in the Session of Congress, commencing November 3, 1794, and ending March 3, 1795, By JAMES THOMSON CALLENDER.
TO THE PUBLIC.
During the last session of Congress, minutes of the proceedings in the house of Representatives were published in several Daily Papers. It has been suggested, as an acceptable service to the public, to collect and reprint the minutes, in a more durable form than that of a Newspaper. Several members of Congress have supplied a variety of additions, that never had reached the press. The Journal of the house has been consulted to supply some deficiencies, and to correct some inaccuracies, inevitable in the haste of a daily publication. The Journal of the Senate has likewise been incorporated with the text; and no degree of diligence has been spared to make the book authentic and complete. The debates of last session respecting Democratic Societies, the admission of foreign nobility as American Citizens, the excise on certain manufactures, the indemnification of sufferers in the late insurrection, the vote of thanks to General Wayne and his army, the State of the South Western frontier, along with some other discussions, were well adapted to excite curiosity, and merit preservation as an interesting part of American history.
At T. Dobson's may also be had, the following publications.
 1st. Proceedings in an action for debt, between Charles James Fox, plaintiff, and John Horne Tooke, defendant—Price five sixteenths of a Dollar. The dialogue between Lord Kenyon, and the defendant, displays one of the most singular scenes to be met with, either in works of fancy, or in real life.  2d. The Political Progress of Britain; or, an Impartial History of abuses in the Government of the British Empire, in Europe, Asia, and America. From the Revolution in 1688, to the present time.  PART SECOND, price 40 Cents.
The former Pamphlet, under this title, printed in Philadelphia, has been re-published in London, and met with an extensive sale. The second part is a continuation of the work on the same plan. Jan. 7, 1796. 2aw3w.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be sold by the Editor, AN ACCOUNT
Of the Receipts and Expenditures
Of the UNITED STATES, For the Year 1794.
Printed by order of the House of Representatives.
CONTAINING—
 Statements of the duties on merchandise & tonnage  — Duties on stills and spirits distilled.  — Revenue arising on postage of letters.  — Monies received into the Treasury in the year 1794.  Payments to the Executive,  — Legislature,  — Judiciary, Treasury,  — Department of War, State, and the Mint,  — Government of the Western Territories,  — Commissioners of Loans,  — Pensions, Annuities, and Grants,  — Army of the United States,  — Naval Department,  — For fortifications of ports and harbours,  — For maintaining intercourse with foreign nations, light-houses, beacons, &c. for interest on domestic debt, for domestic loans, for reduction of domestic debt, French and Dutch debts, relief of inhabitants of St. Domingo.  Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. &c. 
STATEMENTS of balances of appropriations of monies arising from foreign loans transferred to the United States of appropriations and expenditures, of receipts and expenditures. Appendix, containing an account of the foreign and domestic debt to the close of the year 1794.
GUILLOTINA,
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AT POLITICAL BOOK-STORE, No. 8, South Front-street.
THE GUILLOTINA; Or,
A DEMOCRATIC DIRGE. A POEM. By the Author of the "DEMOCRATIAD."
 "For here the deadly secret's told,  "Who 'tis that fingers foreign gold;  "That "patriots" fripp'd to state of nature,  "Bear strong resemblance to the traitor;  "That each disorganizing scoffer,  "Will take a bribe if any offer.  "Come then, ye Democratic Band,  "Who yearn t' enthral this favor'd land,  "To Edmund's dismal tomb draw near,  "And vent your lamentations here,  "In groans, as Rachel groan'd at Rama,  "Hic cinis—but—ubique fama." 
T. BRADFORD,
Has this day published—Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Citizen Fauchet's Intercepted Letter, No. 10. January 13. d3
JAMES M'ALPIN,
TAILOR, No. 3 South Fourth Street,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to follow a continuance of their favors.
At his Shop gentlemen may be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the most fashionable manner. He will thankfully receive any orders and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. Oct. 15. 2awf
No. 46, North Front Street.
THE co-partnership of KNOX & HENDERSON expires this day by limitation. The business in future will be carried on by David Knox, James Henderson & William Deas, under the firm of Knox, Henderson, & Company.
All those indebted to the former concern, will please close their accounts as soon as possible.
Have just received per the ship Factor from London, the gleaning of their fall importation, consisting of a beautiful assortment of cambrics, cambric muffs, muffs, corded dimities, printed handkerchiefs, calicoes, chintzes, &c. &c.
Also a few boxes once threads, with a small assortment of fancy waifcoating, &c. Jan. 5. d rot-wstrm
George Hunter,
Chemist,
At his Laboratory, No. 114, south Second street. INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has begun the DRUG business again on an extensive plan.
He has for sale a general assortment of FRESH DRUGS, CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS, and PATENT MEDICINES.
Likewise, painters' colours, dry and ground in oil, paint brushes, window and coach glass, dye stuffs, linseed oil, oil of turpentine, copal oil varnish and japan, warranted good.
Alum, copperas, madder, ground redwood by the hogshead or smaller quantity.
As he imports the supplies from the best market, and makes the compositions and preparations himself, he is enabled to vouch for and warrant every article sold out of his Laboratory, and likewise to dispose of them at the most reasonable rates.
He wishes to sell a large LOT of GROUND, the north-east corner of High and Eleventh-streets, containing 78 feet front on High-street, and 200 feet on Eleventh-street, opposite Mr. Leiper's new buildings—And another LOT on the north side of High-street, near the above, 28 feet front, and 200 feet deep. Both lots have the privilege of a 30 feet alley in the rear. Dec. 13. s-t
TO BE SOLD,
That Han'some SEAT near Princeton, the property of the late Rev. Doct. John Witherspoon, known by the name of TUSCULUM.
IT consists of a neat well finished stone house, two stories high, with four rooms on each floor, and a cellar under the whole. There are attached to it one hundred and fifty acres of land, more or less, and chiefly enclosed with good and durable stone fences. Of these about eight acres are natural meadow, six acres artificial, sown with red clover, and from twenty to thirty acres woodland. On the premises there is a valuable orchard of young and thrifty apple-trees, a framed barn and stables, two corn houses, a grain loft, and a carriage-house quite new, a new stone milk-house, and near it a well and a constant spring of water. For terms apply to Thomas V. Johnston, Esq., or the Rev. Samuel S. Smith, in Princeton; or Mr. Marshall, No 18 Spruce-street, Philadelphia—or to the subscriber at Tuscum.
Ann Witherspoon. Tuscum, December 20. if.
For Sale,
A valuable farm, containing from 90 to 100 acres, adjoining to and between the Haverford & West Chester Roads, no more than 6 miles from the City of Philadelphia on the West side of the river Schuylkill. The situation remarkably healthy and pleasant, and the timber, plowland, and meadow well proportioned. An excellent spring of water, and Cobbs creek, on which there are several mills run through the premises. An orchard and building sufficient to accommodate a farmer.
For terms apply to MATTHEW M'CONNELL at his mill creek farm on the Haverford road aforesaid, in Blockley Township, about 1 1-2 miles from the middle ferry; or to CHARLES JERRIS, No. 28, Strawberry-Alley, Philadelphia. Jan. 11. drw.
Notice is hereby given that an attachment was issued out of the inferior court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Cumberland, in the state of New Jersey, returnable on the twenty-fifth day of February last, against the goods and chattels, rights and credits, lands and tenements of George Hutz (not being a resident at that time within the state of New Jersey) at the suit of Jonathan Ballinger, indorsee of Job Butcher, which was levied by the sheriff of the county of Cumberland "on a certain floor or shallow called the Ply of Philadelphia" with its appurtenances, as by the return of the said sheriff will more particularly appear—and notice is also hereby further given, agreeably to the direction of an act of the Legislature of the state of New Jersey in such case made and provided, that unless the said George Hutz shall appear and give special bail to answer the suit to as aforesaid instituted against him by the said Jonathan Ballinger, within such time as is prescribed by law, "that then and in that case judgment shall be entered" against the said George Hutz "by default, and that the said floor or shallow as aforesaid seized on the said attachment" will be sold for the satisfaction of all "creditors who shall appear to be justly entitled to any demand thereon, and shall apply for that purpose."
Dated at Salem, in the county of Salem, in the said state, the thirty first day of March A. D. 1795. GILES, Clerk. Lucius Horatio Stockton, Attorney for the Plff. } April 1. stawtf
FOR SALE,
A Commodious Frame House, Situated in North Second-street, No. 145, lately occupied by Leonard Jacoby, consisting of a good three story frame, twenty-five feet in front; a two story Brick building behind, with a Kitchen and offices; also, a Garden plot, one hundred feet deep, a stable and wath house, which as a communication to Race-street, four years of the Lease is unexpired on the first day of January next. These premises are in good repairs, and the purchaser may have immediate possession. For particulars enquire of Robert Coe, No. 46, South Second-street. December 1.
For Sale,
Or to be LET for a term of years, An elegant House with about forty-two acres of Land and Meadow. The situation is very convenient for a Country Seat, or for a person inclined to attend the markets. There is an excellent Kitchen Garden, Ice-house, and a variety of Fruit—the distance about five miles from the city. For further information apply to the Printer. November 14. 2awtf.