Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-04-17 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 91 of Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1795.
[Whole No. 814.]
Jamaica Rum.
A CHOICE PARCEL, Will be landed to-morrow morning, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf. Also at South street Wharf. The CARGO of Schooner INDUSTRY, Captain Flinn, from JAMAICA COFFEE, In Hogheads & Barrels, Pimento in Bags, FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. March 26 d
IMPORTED,
And to be sold by Jacob Parke, No. 49, north side of Market, between Front and Second streets Philadelphia, A General Assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. &c.
AMONGST WHICH ARE, Smiths' anvils, vices, Barlow, pen and o and files ther pocket knives Sawmill, croscut, Razors hand and other Scissors saws Needles Carving chisels and Ivory and bone combs gouges Best kirby fish hooks Carpenters' ditto Brascabinet furniture Plane irons Waggon boxes Drawing knives, and Sheet brass other edge tools Scalebeams Locks, Spelter Hinges Plated and tinn'd bric- Bolts and latches kle bits and stir- Nail sprigs, tacks rups and screws Do. faddle nails Frying pans Staples and plates Smoothing irons Worsted furcingle Shovels and tongs webbs Coffee-mills Diaper, girth and Candlesticks grain webbs Snuffers With most other kinds Warming-pans of Ironmongery, Table knives & forks Cutlery, Saddlery, Riding whips Brass wares, &c. 4 mo. 14th. cost 11
A Gardener wanted.
A person who understands the business of Kitchen Gardening, and can produce a good character, may have immediate employment — a single man would be preferred. Apply at No. 30, Market street. April 14 d5t
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, and Glasf 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 Rundle & Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut street wharf. Who want to purchase 300 or 400 Casks Good Flaxseed. Nov. 11 31wtr
NOW LANDING,
For sale by the Subscribers, from the ship Theresa, from St. Marks, 15 hhds. & 3 tierces SUGAR And 1200 lbs. St. Domingo Indigo, From the Brigantine Sally, from Jamaica, 200 Bags PIMENTO, They have also on hand, 150 qr. casks of rich Mountain Wine, Port Wine in pipes and hogheads, Brimsstone in roll and cake, An invoice of Saddles and Harnesses, New Castle Crown Glasf 8 by 10 Liquorice Ball in boxes of 4 cwt. each, One 12 inch new Cable, 150 crates of Que ns Ware assorted And 251 pieces of Mahogany. Philip Nicklin & Co. March 16 d
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company. April 2d. 1795.
Notice is hereby Given, That agreeably to a bye law of the Stockholders, subscriptions will be opened at the company's office in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of May next, for one hundred additional shares of Capital Stock in the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike road company. The sum to be demanded for each share will be three hundred dollars, and a sum equal to legal interest upon the several instalments called for from the original stockholders, to be calculated from the times the said instalments became severally due. 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. MOORE SMITH, Sec'ry. April 14 cost4M
For Norfolk, Richmond and Petersburg,
THE SLOOP GEORGE, ROBERT HOLMES, MASTER, Now laying at Pine-street Wharf, and will Sail in Ten days. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, or to Elliston & John Perot. April 15. dff
For Hamburg,
THE BRIG ROSE, John Meany, master. Now lying at Walnut street wharf, will sail in a few days, and has the greatest part of her cargo engaged. A few tons of freight will be taken, apply to F. Coppinger, No. 221, south Front near Pine street. April 14 d
For Fredericksburgh in Virginia,
THE BRIG LITTLE SALLY, John Earl, master. WILL sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Son. April 14 d6t
FOR HAMBURGH,
Warranted to go North about. THE NEW SHIP AMITY, Captain Campbell, The greater part of the Amity's cargo is on board, she is intended to sail the 20th instant; about fifty tons of goods will be taken on freight, if speedy application is made — apply to PETER BLIGHT. April 4 d6t
For Hamburg,
THE SHIP STAR, JOHN VANNEMAN, Master. NOW lying at Walnut street wharf, and will sail early in next month, having part of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to Thomas & John Ketland, Who have for Sale, received per the above vessel, Duck, Russia, Ravens and Hollands, Lead, English and German in bars, Anchors, from 8 to 14 cwt. Tin, in boxes, Bagging, No's. 5, 6, 8, 11, &c. Sheeting, white and brown, Hollands, Platilles Royales, Diaper, Steel, Frying Pans, Mill Saws, Cables, Junk, Window Glasf 10 by 12, & 9 by 11 ALSO ON HAND, A few pipes best Holland Gin, Do. London particular Madeira Wine, Claret in cases, of superior quality, Sheathing Paper, and an assortment of Glasf Ware, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, Glases, &c. &c. plain, flowered and cut. Cheese, double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers. March 19 d
WILL BE SOLD,
FOR CASH, At Public Auction, at the Coffee House, On Tuesday the 21st inst. THE SHIP BETSEY, Late from St. Marc's, George Leuther, Master. As she came from sea, may be fitted again at a small expence. This ship is a remarkable fast sailer, and non-steered easier. Louis Osmont. April 10. d6t
SALT.
Best Cadiz Salt, Just landing from on board the Brig Trial, for sale at Messrs Witting and Francis's wharf by Levinus Clarkson. March 11. d.
Advertisement.
Take notice that on the third Day of March, the Co-partnership of the Subscribers was dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said Company are requested to make speedy Payment, and all persons having demands against said Company are requested to exhibit them for settlement. Louis Deblois, Samuel Breck, jun. Philad. March 3d. 1795. 22w3m
To be Sold,
And Possession given immediately, An elegantly situated FARM, WITHIN one mile and a half of Princeton in New Jersey, containing two hundred and thirteen acres, of which thirty are in meadow, and more may easily be made, 47 in woodland, the rest in arable land! all but the woodland under good fence. There is water in every field and a constant stream running through the meadow, and as the upland is well adapted to grass, it might soon be made a valuable and profitable grazing Farm. There are on the premises, a handsome well finished two story Stone House, 2 rooms on the first floor, with a nine feet entry through to a pleasant piazza, three rooms on the second floor besides the grets and a dry cellar, with a two story Stone kitchen adjoining, a plentiful well of excellent water before the door, a good kitchen garden with raspberries, strawberries and peaches, a great variety of cherry trees, and a young bearing orchard of two hundred trees. Also, a barn and stables with cow houses, ninety feet long and two stories high. The house is high and very healthy, always enjoying a sweet and refreshing breeze, which with its vicinity to Princeton, renders it a desirable country seat. Also to be Sold, a Two story brick Dwelling House, In Arch street near Front street, No. 23, sixteen and a half feet front, and the lot is 102 feet deep. Enquire of Isaac Snowden, South Second Street. March 30 d6t-codtf
Patent NAIL Manufactory,
No. 120, South Front-street, Philadelphia. THOMAS PERKINS & Co. HAVING by the use of Machines, for which they have a Patent from the United States, been enabled to make 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. and 10d. NAILS, equal to the best drawn ones, (and superior to them for many purposes) and from 15 to 30 per cent cheaper for sale in orders in that line, which shall be executed with fidelity by Thomas Perkins and Co. N.B. A large assortment of the above kinds of Nails on hand at reduced prices — also Nails for Sugar Hogheads. March 31 codtf
A FEW BALES OF
INDIA MUSLINS, Entitled to the Drawback, FOR SALE BY Mordecai Lewis. April 3 d2w
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Brig Good Hope, Captain Hubber. 128 Hhds. Choice SUGAR, 50 Hhds. } COFFEE, 75,000 lbs. 80 Barrels } 200 Bags Pimento. Just Arrived from Jamaica. The Vessel is in excellent order, an American Bottom — Will proceed to any port in Europe, at Moderate Freight. A Liberal Credit will be given. Samples may be seen by applying to PETER BLIGHT. April 3. d3t codtw.
A FEW COPIES
Of the celebrated Performance under the Signature of MANILIUS, May be had of John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut street. PRICE — 25 CENTS.
110,000 weight of
Green Coffee, In 87 hhds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Witting & Francis's wharf. 1st 2d & 4th Proof Bordeaux Brandy, 32 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira WINES, in hhds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga Do. in quarter casks, Arrugas and other RUM in hhds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, Hyson TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland GIN, in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in hhds. PEPPER, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, outh Water Street. D. c. 4 d
All persons are hereby caution-
ed against taking any assignment of a Bond obtained from the subscriber by Henry Moliere, Rope maker, for the sum of twenty-five pounds, dated October 1790 — as the said bond was not given for any valuable consideration — and I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled by law. William Jordan. April 7. *10w4w
THE
Pennsylvania
STATE TRIALS,
Are just published and may be had at the Bookstore of Mr. Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut street; Mr. Johnson, No. 147, Mr. Rice, No. 50, and Mr. Allen, No. 22, High street; and of Edward Hogan the Editor, No. 29, Caillou street, in the Northern Liberties.
It is an octavo volume neatly bound & lettered, containing nearly 800 pages. Price to subscribers four dollars, to non-subscribers four dollars and fifty cents.
IT CONTAINS
COPIES of all the official documents and letters, all the resolutions and proceedings of the house of Assembly, respecting the impeachment against the late Francis Hopkinson Esq. Judge of the court of Admiralty, the testimony of Messrs. William Budden, Gerardus Clarkson, James Clarke, Matthew Clarkson, Thomas Fitzsimons, Miles Fitzsimons, William Lewis, Charles Miller, Blair McClenachan, Robert Morris, J. D. Sergeant, Andrew Robeson, and William Watkins as the same had been committed to writing in 1780, before the magistrates, the House of Assembly, or before the Supreme Executive Council, and the decision as delivered by president Joseph Reed, wherein he recapitulated the charges and testimony, and pronounced an unanimous acquittal. The remaining pages contain the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of John Nicholson, Esq. the late Comptroller-General of Pennsylvania — this case was argued before the Senate of Pennsylvania for the space of twenty-three days, by ten very eminent law characters, whose speeches are given at full length; together with every resolution of both branches of the Legislature, the yeas and nays on every important question, together with the final decision and acquittal by the Senate.
The protest of eight members of the House of Representatives against the pre-emption of the measures adopted by the majority of the same House for the removal of the Comptroller, whilst his trial was depending before the Senate, and the reply of the majority to the same protest.
Also the oral testimony of the following gentlemen, to wit, Messrs. Hilary Baker, William Bingham, Joseph Buggs, Clement and Thomas Biddle, A. J. Dallas, John Donaldson, Griffith Evans, Christian Febiger, Albert Gallatin, Alexander Hamilton, Robert Hare, Thomas Hales, Jesse Morris, Blair McClenachan, Matthew McConnell, William Montgomery, John Oldden, Philip Reilly, John Smilie, Abraham Smith, Richard Smith, and Daniel Stroud, as the same had been taken down in short hand by the editor, who had been permitted to sit inside the bar of the Senate for that purpose during the trial, together with copies of thirteen letters from the Secretary of this Commonwealth, three from Mr. John Donaldson, seven from A. Hamilton, Esq. late Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, six from the Governor, twenty-eight from Mr. Nicholson, five from the Comptroller and Register-General, the instructions of the Supreme Executive Council to Mr. Nicholson, relative to the exchange of New Loan Certificates, copies of letters from Messrs. James Duncan, Christian Febiger, Albert Gallatin, Jared Ingersoll, William Lewis and Jared Ingersoll, Matthew McConnell, Edmund Randolph, Thomas Smith, Jacob Servos and Hilary Baker, and Oliver Wolcott; being written to different persons respecting this business, and which were read during the trial. Also, two depositions of Hans Hamilton, which fill near eleven pages, and one of Mr. Blair McClenachan's which fills nine pages; to which is added, a comprehensive and copious index, by the help of which any letter or document in the book may be found: The whole being an accurate statement of the trial, with the articles of impeachment, the defendant's answer, the replication of a new House of Representatives without examining any witnesses, wherein they "aver, that their charge of high misdemeanors against him the said JOHN is true."
The following are extracts from the Speech of one of the Counsel for the Defendant:
"THE defendant stands impeached on seven articles of high crimes and misdemeanors in his official capacity as Comptroller-General of this Commonwealth. The Representatives of Pennsylvania have pledged themselves to make good their charges, and to add countenance and influence to their prosecution, they have, at a very great expence to the Commonwealth, abandoned their duties elsewhere to pay daily attendance here. To disappoint them in their favourite object, and to defend him, is the occasion of my troubling you at present. It is to be regretted that my indisposition will prevent me from rendering him that justice to which I deem him entitled: But it is no small consolation to me, that I have been preceded by able colleagues; and if I had
not, yet that I appear before impartial judges who will be no less able than willing to render him ample justice.
"I have always thought that Mr. Nicholson was possessed of too many and too extensive powers to be entrusted to any man; and if the question at present turned upon this, I should have been far from advocating their propriety. If this was wrong, it was not however his fault; but it rested with those who thought proper to entrust them to him, with so few checks or means of control. I cannot, however, but consider this as the real grounds of accusation, and to lament how degrading it is to human nature, that she affords so many instances of men, high in popular favour, becoming envied, suspected, persecuted, hunted down and ruined, so that the old adage of Hofmannah to-day, and crucify him to-morrow, is not yet out of date.
"The keen-eyed and quick-scented committee of investigation, of hunters and of informers, who have probed every channel of information, and searched every corner for intelligence, have, with unwearied industry, traced all the uncounted millions and tens of millions with which he had been entrusted; and it now appears, that THAT THE TEMPTATIONS HOWEVER GREAT, COULD NOT CORRUPT HIM, since nothing has been found against him, except with respect to the new Loan Certificates. Hence I am induced to believe, that the public confidence was not misplaced. Months of laborious industry have been employed by a committee, constantly sitting during the recess of the House, with free access to his books, papers and official document, and yet they have been able to bring forward nothing else against him. He has undergone this fiery ordeal of more than inquisitorial persecution; and if he shall not be found guilty, his character must, like pure metal doubly refined by an over severe heat, appear with unexampled lustre.
"There is one thing, Mr. Speaker, which my client has just cause to complain of. The House of Representatives after exhibiting their charges, pledged themselves to offer proof of the premises; but upon what grounds did they thus pledge themselves? Why as to the very essence of the third article it was on the hearing of the committee of impeachment; founded on the hearing of the committee of ways and means; founded on the hearing of a man not under oath; and they afterwards materially altered that charge, on a chit-chat conversation between the same man, and a member of the House, as it was reported to the House by that member, and without requiring any oath from that member or his informant, or taking any trouble to enquire into the truth of it.
"By this extraordinary procedure has the defendant been deprived of that security to which every man is, by the laws and constitution of this country, entitled; and this too by the very men who have thought proper to impeach the defendant, for a supposed violation of the law and constitution! If he is guilty, they have certainly been so complaisant as to keep him in countenance, and he may justly retort upon them, Turpe est doctum cum culpa reum arguit ipsum.
"When it is considered that they are the sworn guardians of the laws and constitution of the country, they must appear but with an ill grace as the accusers of others, at the moment of committing so flagrant a violation on their part. I allude to the third article which charges, that the defendant did not consult the Register-General nor the Governor; and yet those who made this charge, knew no more about the truth or fallacy of it, legally speaking, than any man in Europe. It appears, indeed, that Mr. Gallatin told the House, that Mr. Donaldson had told him so; but it also appears that the House upon this information, unsupported by any oath or enquiry before themselves, or a committee, voted the charge true — and what aggravates their conduct (if it be capable of aggravation) is, that Mr. Gallatin, a leading member in bringing forward the impeachment, now swears, that as Mr. Donaldson was an officer of government they thought he might be heard without an oath! A British peer, when sitting on an impeachment, answers upon his honour; testifying as a witness, he answers upon his oath; but the House of Representatives have attached to the officers of government a privilege sanctioned by no experience, and reprobated by the laws and constitution of the country!" Philad. April 13.
Rumford & Abijah Dawes,
HAVE FOR SALE, No. 7, South Water Street, A PARCEL OF
CAYENNE COCOA,
A few bales ditto Cotton, Coffee in tierces and barrels, A quantity of Rocou or Annatto Flag, Pimento, Cork Duck, A few boxes Irish Linen, And some Packages of Spring Goods. 4 mo. 7, 1795. d2w

CHARLESTON, (S. C.)
Law Intelligence.
Administrator—THOMAS TOWNSEND, Adf. RIPSON.
January Term, 1795.
PRESSENT—The Hon. John Rutledge, chief justice; Edmund Burke, John F. Grimké, Thomas Waties, and Elihu H. Bay, associate judges.
AFTER hearing the arguments of counsel upon both sides the chief justice delivered the opinion of the court in the words following:—
"The question in this case is—Whether, on a deficiency of assets, promissory notes given since the executors act of March 1789, are to be paid in average and proportion with bonds given since that period? And, on a mature consideration, we are of opinion, that notes now hold only the same rank which they did before that act was passed."
It has been contended that the legislature meant to place them on a footing with bonds, and a conversation has been mentioned, which passed between the members of the house of representatives who brought in the bill; but the court can pay no regard to this information;—it must not weigh with us in our judicial capacities; the act must be construed by what is to be found in the act itself, and not by any thing extraneous. There is nothing in the act which indicates such was the intention of the legislature. If, indeed, at the time of passing the act, nothing but a bond was called an obligation, from the necessity of giving efficacy to the word obligation, which otherwise would be an expression without meaning, we might have been inclined to say that the legislature meant by that word any writing signed by the party acknowledging the debt, altho' such writing was not sealed. But the word obligation is a technical term, which, in its legal and proper meaning, signifies a contract under seal. Penal bills, a covenant, a charter party, an indenture, are obligations;—there is therefore no necessity to construe a note to mean an obligation, in order to make sense of this act. The "words bonds or other obligations" may well be read thus—"bonds or other contracts under seal. If we once admit of suppositions, we may suppose anything; and one judge may suppose one thing, and another judge another thing. We have no rule to govern us; but, construing the act according to the legal and technical meanings, we stand upon firm ground."
It was some time ago determined by this court, under the county court act, which declares that "notes constitute specialty" that they were made specialty only for the purpose of bringing an action of debt upon them in the county courts, so that you might join notes, bonds and contracts under seal in one action of debt in the county courts; and I believe no attorney has ever thought of doing so, or of bringing an action of debt on a promissory note in this court.
To show that the legislature did not mean to make them specialty for the purpose of being paid on a deficiency of assets, in average with bonds, let us refer to the act respecting bills of exchange. That act declares that in such case foreign bills, which are protected, shall be on a footing with bonds. Now, if the county court act had made bills and notes specialty, for the purpose of putting them on a footing with bonds, there would have been no occasion for the latter act; and even that act does not, in this respect, affect any foreign bills; it leaves other bills, as well as promissory notes, on the same footing as they were before.
Let us consider what the law was before the act, with respect to the order and rank of the debts of a deceased person. By the common law, debts ranked in the following order; 1. Debts on records—2. Debts by specialty—3. Debts without. The executors law of 1745 made no alteration in the common law, except that persons who obtained administration as principal creditors, should not prefer one creditor to another, in equal degree. Before that act a preference might be given. But with respect to the order of debts, it stood always in this country on the common law, and did not depend on any act of assembly. What has this act of 1789 done? It seems to have been the object of that act to bring and take into one view all the laws with respect to wills, the duty of executors, and the distribution of assets. Accordingly, it re-enacts the law taken from the statute of frauds, which declares the requisites of a will; it shews the order in which the debts are to be paid mostly as they were before the act, and with very little alteration; charges of the last sickness are indeed put on a footing with funeral charges; and recapitulates the several kinds of debts. It does not mention the words "promissory notes," and from that circumstance it has been argued that it notes do not come under the word "obligations," they are left unprovided for, and therefore are not to be paid at all. But this consequence does not follow; for as they are not excluded by the act, they hold the same right and rank which they did before. It is of great consequence to every free country, that the laws should be fixed and settled; and that when they are so, and generally known and understood, that they should not be changed by implication, or otherwise than by a clear, express and positive declaration of the will of the legislature. It has been the established law of this country, ever since the first settlement of it, that bonds should be paid before notes, and this law is so generally known, that I suppose you would not find one man in an hundred (I speak of men of business) who is ignorant of it. Many good reasons may be given why bonds should have preference
of notes. However, as they are proper for the consideration of the legislature, I shall not state them here. If the legislature shall think it to alter the law, it is to be hoped they will do so clearly and explicitly. In the mean time it would be wrong for us to give a different meaning than the law affixes to a legal technical term, it not being necessary to do so; and this merely from an idea that the legislature meant to do so, which perhaps they did not, though some particular member might have had such an intention. As this is a question of much importance, I have stated fully the reasons upon which our opinions are founded.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, April 9.
A CHARGE delivered to the Grand Jury for the district of New-York, in the Circuit Court of the United States, held in the city of New-York, on Monday April 6, 1795:
By James Iredell, one of the associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Published at the request of the Grand Jury. [Concluded from our last.]
3. "The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such trial shall be held in the State where the said crimes shall have been committed, but where not committed within any State the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed."
This was the original provision in the constitution; but as a great many respectable persons, and even some of the Conventions that ratified the constitution, did not think it particular enough, the amendments contained in the following articles were proposed by Congress at their first Session—and have since been ratified, and now form a part of the constitution.
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime; unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual service in time of war, or public danger: nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; nor deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation."
"In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial Jury of the State and District wherein the crime shall have been committed, which District shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor—and to have the assistance of Counsel for his defence."
The most innocent man, I apprehend, cannot wish for greater securities than these. But how happy is that country where protections like these are no novelties, but have long been so familiar that our sense of the value of them, perhaps is not sufficiently strong! If we desire, however, to be truly sensible of their value, let us turn over a few pages of any ancient, or almost of any modern history, and we shall be devoutly thankful for the uncommon share of personal, as well as political liberty, these States are blessed with.
4. "Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court."
"The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attained."
The crime of treason in all countries where arbitrary power has prevailed, or personal freedom has been too little regarded, has either been so indefinite in its nature, or such latitude has been taken in its construction, that perhaps it has occasioned more victims than any other instrument of tyranny. Recentment, full as often as justice, has wretched the fwood of State, and caused many an innocent man to fall, and many a worthy family to perish. The mischiefs indeed that under a colour, and sometimes barely a color of justice, have been wantonly occasioned to mankind by prosecutions for this offence, cannot be contemplated without horror and indignation. Justly therefore have precautions been taken against such abuses here. The crime itself, it is true, when real, is of deep malignity. An attempt to throw a free government and a happy people into disorder and confusion; to dissolve all social ties, and to risk the security and happiness of every private
family, is certainly the highest offence which can be committed against society. Such a crime must be of peculiar aggravation when committed against a government deliberately established by the people themselves, and susceptible in itself of regular and peaceable alterations. But in proportion to the interest, which every man feels in the preservation of a government, will be the warmth of his passions in its defence, and consequently it is of extreme moment that he should be upon his guard to prevent their misleading him, which all violent passions are apt to do; and none so much as those which have the public, as well as private interest for their object. The law therefore, in all such cases ought to be peculiarly circumspect, in order to secure by every possible means a fair and impartial trial; and this appears to have been anxiously aimed at, not only by the provisions in the constitution which I have read to you, but by very material legislative provisions which concern this important subject. The declaration as to corruption of blood and forfeiture, (formerly no slight objects of rapacity to abandoned men) is an additional and pleasing proof of the liberal and manly spirit with which the whole of these excellent constitutional provisions were framed.
Besides the provisions in the constitution I have already noticed, there are other provisions in it calculated to secure still farther the invaluable possession of personal liberty, so that it may not be unjustly sacrificed to any arbitrary measures. They are as follows:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
The above contain all the restrictions in the constitution I proposed to enumerate. Subject to these, the following authority in regard to the criminal law is vested in the legislature of the United States.
1. They have express authority given in the constitution to define and punish piracies, and felonies committed on the high seas, and offences against the law of nations.
Crimes that are committed on the high seas, are not the objects of any law merely territorial; that is, a law resting entirely on the discretion of the legislature of the country, but being crimes equally against all the nations in the world, are equally punishable in any, and therefore must have some common principle. For this reason, laws concerning crimes of this nature ought to be materially the same in every country. But in every country there must be some authority which has a right to expound and enforce this law, so that every violation of it may be properly punished. In our country this authority naturally devolved on the government of the United States, as having alone the care of the public interest with foreign nations, and it is peculiarly proper that the right of defining and prescribing the punishment of such crimes, should be vested in the legislature, with whom the important power of declaring war, or authorizing any inferior species of hostility, is entrusted, otherwise they might be accountable for breaches of the law of nations committed without their sanction.
Other offences of individuals against the law of nations consist chiefly of such as are a violation of the duties owing from an individual of one nation to an individual of another, in respect of the public relation which subsists between the two nations.
The offences of this kind, which I think most material to enumerate and observe upon, are these:
I. A violation of the privileges of an Ambassador, or other public Minister.
Such persons, by all the civilized nations in the world, have been esteemed entitled to an exemption from either insult or injury. Considering the little acquaintance the different nations of the world have with each other, the apparent opposition of their interests (which is much more common than a real one) their mutual jealousies and suspicions, and the difficulty of judging at a distance, and without local knowledge of the true causes of measures which are found to be injurious, it was a happy expedient to propose an interchange of public Ministers, in order to promote a better understanding between different nations, and thereby to preserve both nations in amity with each other; or if unfortunately that should be found impracticable, to convince the world that every honorable method had been pursued to avoid their coming to extremities. Such men, when employed in so noble an object, ought not only to be secure, but deserve all possible respect, when they do not glaringly violate the pacific and conciliatory purposes for which we ought to presume they were sent. It shews, therefore, a wanton disregard of the peace of mankind when such characters are ill-treated; and as such ill-treatment tends to defeat altogether the just purposes of their mission, and may aggravate, in a most dangerous degree, any subsisting differences (if there be such) between the two nations, if not occasion a fatal hostility between them, whatever were the dispositions before, no real offence of that nature can, either with
safety, or consistently with its duty, be passed over by that government in whose country such an offence is committed. If it be, it may then be considered as a national act of hostility, and resented accordingly.
2. A violation of any safe conduct or passport, issued under the authority of the United States.
This is an offence nearly similar to the former, with this difference chiefly, that this offence is more peculiarly adapted to a state of war, and the former to a state of peace. But in this case, as the restoration of peace may be one of the objects for which the safe conduct or passport was granted, or if not as it may have been granted to discharge some duty incident even to a state of war, or perform some act of humanity from which no state ought to be exempted, it is highly incumbent on all individuals to respect and obey the authority from which it flows.
3. A violation of the duties of neutrality incident to a neutral nation, which this is in regard to the powers engaged in the present war.
When a war unfortunately takes place among other nations, if there be one so happily situated, that neither its duty nor its safety requires it to take a part in the war—it becomes immediately placed in a peculiar and critical situation, deserving of its utmost attention. It owes to the hostile powers a fair and disinterested impartiality in its conduct—neither assisting one or the other to promote the hostile purposes of either—at the same time observing inviolable faith with both correspondent to the general law of nations; where there are no treaties, or a perfect conformity to them where there are. By the most impartial and disinterested conduct, a neutral nation is too apt to give offence to one party or the other, who seldom, in the midst of the violent passions, which a state of hostility occasions, will regard with sufficient candour and good faith the independent rights of a nation which does not share in their hostility. But men are not answerable for the consequences of their conduct; they are answerable only for the integrity of it, and therefore when they exercise with good faith, all the duties which they owe to the rest of mankind, they can with true dignity, and composed fortitude, meet all consequences to which such integrity may expose them. If it were possible for any rational man to doubt whether peace be a great blessing, or whether the true interest of the United States does not require that an exact neutrality shall be maintained in the present war—it is sufficient to observe, that this is a policy which the government of our country hath thought proper to pursue, and it is remarkable, that in the midst of all the controversies which other subjects have occasioned not one member of that most respectable body, with whom the people of the United States have entrusted the great authority of declaring war, hath proposed our taking any share in the unhappy one now subsisting. Such being the policy—such the conduct of those with whom the whole authority of the people of the United States in this respect is entrusted; it is surely the duty of every citizen to conform his own personal conduct, to those principles which the situation of his country requires him to observe. The conduct of the government is of little consequence—if every individual is at liberty to act according to the dictates of his own will, or the impulse of his own passions, because one purpose for which government was instituted, was to make the will of each individual, in all cases of public concern, conform to the general will of the community; to prevent the selfish or wicked views of a few from injuring the rest; and so far as foreign nations are concerned, government is answerable even at the hazard of a war, for the proper conduct of every individual belonging to it. Each individual, therefore, is answerable in this respect, as in all others, to the community of which he is a member, or in which he resides; if he commits a breach of the laws of neutrality, while his country continues a neutral nation, he commits a public offence, for which he may be prosecuted and punished.
II. The Congress have also express authority given in the Constitution "To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States."
Upon the propriety of this, there can be no room for any doubt.
III. They have also express authority to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, not only over such districts as may, under the constitution, become the seat of the government of the United States (a district which, as is well known, is already fixed upon, tho' not to be the actual seat of resi-
dence till a future day,) but also over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the State, in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock-yards, and other needful buildings.
This general authority of course includes a right of providing for the punishment of all crimes committed within such places.
IV. As incidental to the power of legislation over the great objects of the general government, the legislature has authority to enforce its laws by proper sanctions, without which laws would be useless.
Thus, for instance; if a Record or process of any Court of the United States, should be stolen or falsified, this is an offence against the United States; and therefore a proper subject of trial in some of its Courts.
In like manner, if perjury should be committed in any of the Courts of the United States, this must be admitted as a proper instance of the jurisdiction of the United States.
So also, if any process issuing out of a Court of the United States, should be resisted, it follows that this is a case within the jurisdiction of the Courts of the United States, or some of them.
Authority for these purposes, and others of a similar kind, is plainly given in the following words, which are contained at the end of the special enumerated powers of Congress, viz.
"To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."
Tho' these words do not convey more real authority than would perhaps have been understood to be conveyed by fair implication arising from the special powers of legislation before expressed; yet in an instrument of this high importance it was certainly wise and safe to leave as little room as possible for any doubt in its construction.
These, gentlemen, are the grounds upon which the legislative authority of the United States as to this interesting subject is placed. We find no power conveyed that does not appear to be necessary; nor I believe are any restrictions wanting that the general safety would admit. Legislative provisions, equally wise and judicious, have been made in the execution of this authority, but the particulars of which I do not think it now material to detail; neither do I think it necessary to point out the peculiar criminal jurisdiction of this Court, it being a very general one, tho' I am sensible some doubts may arise concerning its extent, the solution of which it might be improper for me now to anticipate. No human system can be so perfect as to be entirely clear of difficulties; but I trust the general tenor of the legislative provisions on this subject will be found, on examination, to be congenial with the same high spirit of freedom and liberality which dictated the constitution itself. In many other countries the criminal law is the dread and terror of the people, and they are afraid to look at it. Ours, thank God, courts the light, instead of shunning it; and never can suffer but by being defectively seen. If ever any people indeed had reason to repose confidence in their governments, the people of the United States surely have. The people in each state, solemnly and deliberately, by Representatives fully authorised, have chosen their forms of government for themselves. They have chosen their own State constitutions. They have agreed to and ratified the constitution of the United States. A higher degree of freedom, consistent with any government at all, is not exercisable by human nature. So high a degree was never exercised until America tried the noble experiment. May she prove, by the support of her own work, that she has not been in search of an unattainable good! and that after passionately following that LIBERTY which she has constantly adored, she has at length succeeded in fixing her by bringing to her her best beloved and only safe companions ORDER and JUSTICE.
BOSTON, April 7.
A CORRESPONDENT
Observes, that the ultimatum of yesterday's Town Meeting, has determined, past controvery, that Jacobin principles and Jacobin clubs are disapproved of by and are unpopular with the enlightened community of Boston.
The Letter Bag of the ship Amy Captain Campbell for Hamburgh, will be taken from the Post Office Saturday Morning next, 18th inst.
COFFEE & SUGAR,
In Hds. and Barrels, Just arrived, on board the brig Rover, Capt. Haynes, at the wharf of Messrs. Jesse & Robt. Waln.
The CARGO
IS of prime quality, and will be sold with or without the Vessel on a generous credit for approved note.
The ROVER
IS an American bottom, burthen about 2000 barrels, one of the best sailing vessels, and may be sent to sea at a small expence. For particulars enquire of
John Craig.
Philadelphia, 17th April, 1795. citw.

Mr. WHEELER, ALTHO' pride, in its most usual signification, is by no means commendable, still, there are certain kinds of pride which are very natural, and productive of no ill consequences, either to ourselves or to society. The pride, for instance, of the particular state to which he belongs, or of the town in which he resides. For the gratification of this kind of pride, I have selected, from undoubted authority, a statement, which must be gratifying to my fellow townsmen; as serving to show them our relative importance, compared with other towns on the Continent. We may hereby discover, that that spirit of industry, which has so effectually operated in our little town, has not been confined to any local influence, but has in its consequences proved beneficial to our country at large, by increasing its revenue, and thereby affording support to our excellent government. Under the particular heads, I have only mentioned those towns which exceed us in quantity or value.
It is first to be observed, that in New-Hampshire, New-York, Pennsylvania, and South-Carolina, almost all importations and exportations are made to and from one particular port in each of those States, viz. their respective capitals.
Table with 3 columns: Balances due by Collectors on 31st Dec. 1793, Duties on Merchandise imported from 1st Jan. to 31st Dec. 1793, Duties on Tonnage from 1st Jan. to 31st Dec. 1793. Rows include Providence, Salem, Boston, N. York, Pennsylv., Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston.
Table with 3 columns: Drawbacks on foreign merchandise exported from Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, 1793, Drawbacks on domestic distilled Spirits, from Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, 1793, Bounties on pickled Fish, & salted provisions, exported from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1793. Rows include Providence, Newburyport, Salem, Boston, New-York, Pennsylv., Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston.
Table with 2 columns: Expences on Collection of the Revenue during said period of time, and a summary text. Rows include Providence, Portsmouth, Salem, Boston, New London, New-York, Pennsylv., Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah.
If the above statement afford any gratification to the curious and inquisitive mind, I shall be highly pleased. If a view of the important situation in which we stand as a town, shall in the smallest manner increase that spirit of mercantile enterprise which has hitherto so strongly actuated our Citizens, and to which we are indebted for our present growth and prosperity, I hope this extract will not be judged entirely useless. C Y M O N.
PORTSMOUTH, April 4. Yesterday were celebrated here with true republican joy and festivity—the late brilliant and unexampled Successes of our magnanimous Allies the French, in the compleat conquest of Holland, and the emancipation of that oppressed nation from the chains of Despotism—The rejoicings of the day were introduced by Ringing of bells and a Federal discharge from Capt. CHADWICK's Artillery.
At two o'clock, a large number of respectable Citizens assembled and partook of an elegant entertainment provided at Mr. Whidden's long room.
After dinner, the following Toasts were drank, accompanied by a number of patriotic Songs, sung by several French and other Gentlemen of the company, among which was one composed for the occasion, by Jonathan M. Sewall, Esq. full of elegance and sentiment:
TOASTS. 1. The United States of America—May Licentiousness on the one hand and Aristocratic Ambition on the other, be equally detested by their Citizens. 2. The President of the United States. 3. The mighty Republic of France, may the valour of her arms ever be a scourge to tyrants; the justice and magnanimity of her councils, a security from oppression. 4. The Patriots of Holland, may their emancipation from tyranny be followed by all the blessings of their birth-right Liberty. 5. Gen. Pichegru and the other brave officers and soldiers of the French Armies. 6. The State of New Hampshire. 7. Our brethren in Slavery at Al-giers, may measures adopted for their redemption be succeeded and they live in joy with their friends in the blessings of Liberty. 8. American Ministers at foreign Courts. 9. May genuine republicanism be the rallying point, and a true regard to its principles a lasting bond of Union between the American and French nations.
Table with 2 columns: Towns and numerical values. Columbia 1,390, Rensselaer 1,192, Washington 1,152, Clinton 200, Albany 1,590, Saratoga 1,092, Herkemer 630, Montgomery 1,192, Otsego 844, Onondaga 174, Tioga 348, Ontario 300.
This money is to be apportioned by the Supervisors of the Counties among the several Towns, and is placed under the direction of Commissioners of schools chosen at the respective Town Meetings.
In addition to this appropriation made by the state, a tax equal to one half of the sum allotted to each town, is to be raised therein and the product applied to the same beneficial object.
This act is to take effect from and after the first Tuesday of the present month.
From the Columbian Centinel. Mr. Russell,
Considering that the President of the United States has recommended the observance of a strict neutrality by his fellow citizens, during the European war, I was not surprised to see the very small number of Americans who attended at the Feast, yesterday—and I think the manner in which that feast was discountenanced highly honorable to Bostonians. The time may not be far distant when we shall be called upon for a general and truly fraternal feast of rejoicings, for the progress of liberty in Europe, when all citizens will unite heart and hand—until then let us hope they will be discountenanced.
A CITIZEN.
PHILADELPHIA, April 17.
At a meeting of the Aldermen yesterday, MATTHEW CLARKSON, Esq. was unanimously re-elected Mayor of this City for the ensuing year.
This day a number of French citizens celebrated the late successes of the French arms in the United Provinces.
Extract of a letter to the Editor, dated Calcutta, November 22, 1794.
"I enclose you the only Newspaper which contains any thing that can be new to you.—Since the Action, the Chief of the Rohillas has come into the English Camp, and surrendered himself, so that the business, is certainly at an end."
"This is not come to hand."
Extract of a Letter from Captain Brady dated West Liberty April 8.
"Since I wrote you one Indian has been killed and scalped about seventeen miles from W-helin—there are more Indian raids discovered this Spring than has been any Spring for these ten years past. Last Friday evening the Indians took from the mouth of the Indian short creek, ten horses—it is supposed by the party that followed them, they were thirty in number. The spies are all on their ranges, and I am sure are very attentive."
By this Day's Mail.
PROVIDENCE, April 4.
Wednesday night last a man attempted to break into the Gaol in this town. He was observed, and had admittance, though perhaps with more formality than he judged necessary. He had recently received the discipline of the whip for horse-stealing, and his object was to liberate another person in confinement.
NEW-YORK, April 16.
The Schooner Parthenia, Capt. Cobb, arrived yesterday from Martinique after a passage of 16 days.
Capt. Cobb informs us that an insurrection of the negroes had taken place at St. Vincent's, and that they had almost the whole island in their possession.
Capt. C. says he heard nothing respecting St. Lucia being in possession of the French.
A vessel from Barbadoes had arrived at Martinique previous to Capt. C. leaving it, which informed of the arrival of 10 sail of merchantmen from England—they had parted company with the fleet on board of which were 10,000 troops, destined for the West-India Islands. Capt. C. mentions, that in consequence of this intelligence, an embargo was shortly expected to be laid on all neutral vessels, the price of Flour at Martinique was from 10 1-2 to 10 3-4 dollars.
Captain Robins of the Schooner Colley, from Port-au-Prince, last from Archayes, informs us, that a few days previous to his leaving Port-au-Prince, the Brigands had made an attack on the British posts, at that place, in which they proved unsuccessful—that the slaughter on both sides was great; a British Col. Malecom, having fallen in the engagement. The British pushed on their victory, took possession of the French camp, and spiked up their guns, but were unable to retain it. Captain Robins mentions that the fortifications around Port-au-Prince, are in a complete state of defence, and that it cannot be taken except by storm.
The Providence, Palmer, and Sally, King, were at Port-au-Prince, when Capt. Robins left it.
PITTSBURGH, April 11.
We are informed that a party of land-jobbers from the neighborhood of Wheeling, have returned there, and brought in with them an Indian Scalp. The circumstance as related to us are as follows:
After proceeding about 15 miles into the Indian country, three men were sent forward as a reconnoitering party; they had proceeded only a short distance when they discovered three Indians, at the same time were discovered by the Indians—2 of the white men on seeing the Indians approach, fled with precipitation, the other took a favorable stand, and shot down one of the Indians, the other two pursued him till they came within sight of the party, then fled in return, and were pursued for several miles, but without success.
A correspondent observes, that he is happy to hear that the army now in this country is to be discharged—we need not fear another insurrection, as the people have seen their error, and will profit by the experience it has taught them—justice requires that the army should be withdrawn, to give the people an opportunity of convincing their fellow citizens of the United States that they are not behind any as good citizens, altho' they have been led astray by a few delinquent characters.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
Table with 2 columns: Schooner Ranger Lane, Boston 18, President, Carhart, Guadalupe 18, Polly, Hofman, N. Providence 14, Brig Ranger, Butler, Havana 15.
PORT OF NORFOLK.
ARRIVED.
Table with 2 columns: Brig Peggy, Rigg, St. Croix 18, Janet, Griffiths, Cork 18, Sch. Lisbon, Drummond, Nevis 18, Friendship, Ballard, Aux Cayes 18, Charlotte, Stowe, Bermuda 18.
Treasury Department
Revenue Office, April 14, 1795
PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, For Building a
LIGHT HOUSE,
On Seguin Island, near the mouth of Kennebec river, on the coast of the District of Maine; of the following Materials, Dimensions and Description.
THE form is to be an Octagon. The foundation is to be of stone, to be sunk, if practicable, thirteen feet below the bottom of the wooden work, or twelve feet and an half below the surface of the earth, and to be commenced of the diameter of twenty seven feet. It is to be laid solidly to the height of two feet. From thence to the bottom of the wooden work, the foundation wall is to be eleven feet high, and six feet thick.
As it is intended that the above described stone foundation shall only be carried six inches higher than the crown level of the knoll or rock on which the Light-house is to be erected, and it may be found impossible, on account of the rock, to sink the fame to the depth of twelve feet and one half below the earth, or thirteen feet below the wooden work, it is necessary that the propositions for the said stone foundation be made by the perch to include all costs, charges and expences of materials, workmanship and labor.
The octagonal pyramid is to be well framed, and of stout heart pine timber. It is to be twenty six feet in diameter at the base thereof where it will rest on the top of the stone foundation, to which it is to be well secured by sixteen stout iron straps built therein and otherwise. The height of the wooden building from the bottom of the water table and from the surface of the earth, is to be forty feet to the top of the wooden work, under the floor of the lantern; where the diameter is to be fifteen feet. The foundation is to be canted with sawed stone at least eight inches wide, and sloped at top to turn off the water.
The frame of the pyramid is to be covered with boards of one inch and one half in thickness, over which is to be laid a good & complete covering of shingles, and well painted with three coats. The light house is to have two windows in the East, and two windows in the West. The sashes are to be hung with hinges, and each sash is to have eight panes of glass, eight by ten inches.
On the top of the wooden work of the pyramid is to be a strong framed tier of joists, bedded therein, planked over with oak plank extending one foot beyond the sides of the pyramid, thereby forming an eave, which is to be finished by a cornice, the whole having a descent from the center, sufficient to throw off the water, and to be covered with copper.
A complete and sufficient iron Lantern in the octagonal form is to rest thereon; the eight corner pieces or flanchions of which are to be well secured to the upright timbers of the pyramid, or to the tier of joists, or both. These flanchions are to be very strong and stout in the lower ten feet, and three and one-half inches by two and one-half inches above. The Lantern is to be ten feet high, from the floor to the bottom of the dome or roof, and to have a dome or roof of five feet in height. The whole space between the posts to be occupied by the sashes, which are to be moulded on the inside and struck solid. Each sash is to have twenty-eight large panes of glass; a part of the sash on the south-west side is to be hung with hinges for a door to go out on the platform. The iron rafters of the lantern are to be framed into an iron hoop, over which is to be a copper funnel, thro' which the smoke may pass into a large copper ventilator in the form of a man's head; pable of containing one hundred gallons. This head is to be turned by a large vane, so that the hole for venting the smoke may be always to leeward. Eight dormant ventilators are to be fixed in the roof, a large curved air pipe is to be passed thro' the floor and a close stove is to be provided and fixed in the lantern. There are to be a pair of stairs safe and to the lantern, the entrance to which is to be by a trap door covered with copper. The building is to be furnished with two complete electrical conductors or rods with points. The floors are to be laid with plank. The entrance into the light house is to be well secured by a strong door hung upon hinges, with a strong lock and latch complete. Also a frame Dwelling House of one story and the roof, to be twenty six feet or thereabout in front, and twenty five feet deep, with a cellar, under it, if it shall be found practicable to dig it. The cellar walls to be eighteen inches thick, and seven feet high. The story of the House to be seven feet and one half in height. The roof to have a rectangular pitch. The floors to be laid in whole lengths nailed through. The House is to contain a Kitchen of thirteen by sixteen feet, a sitting room adjoining lengthwise of twelve by sixteen feet, two small chambers of eight by nine feet join'd to the ends of the Kitchen, and sitting room, with a passage to those two rooms between the bed rooms. A back of chimneys to be between the Kitchen and sitting room and is to have two plain fire places, one of them large for a kitchen; to which is to be joined an Oven. There is to be an outer door to the passage and an outer door also to the Kitchen. There are to be two windows in each of the large rooms, and one in each bed room. Each sash is to have twelve panes of glass eight by ten inches. Each window is to have a strong plain shutter, with fastenings, and hinges. The doors are to be hung and furnished completely. The ceiling and inner sides of the House are to be plastered with two coats. All the wood work inside and out is to be well painted, and the whole is to be finished in a plain and decent manner. An oil vault is to be built twenty by twelve feet in the clear, arched over, and covered with earth or sand, over which a shed is to be built. It is to be furnished with nine strong cedar Cisterns with covers, each capable of containing two hundred Gallons. The entrance to the vault is to be secured by a strong door. A well is to be sunk at a convenient distance, and furnished with a curb, bucket and rope completely. The builder is to procure and pay, for all materials, labor, workmanship, provisions and other objects of cost charge or expence for a sum to be proposed and agreed upon, and to execute the before described work, and every part thereof in a good and workman like manner. Convenient payments or advances, on security, will be made. April 17. t&f tf.
A Child's Maid WANTED,
One who can bring good recommendations may hear of a place by applying to the Printer. April 17 d3t
Newcastle Pier Lottery.
The returns of the drawing arrive daily at the OFFICE, No. 149, Chestnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets—Where a correct Numerical Book is kept; also, the slips of each day's drawing regularly filed. Information given where a few remaining tickets may be had, warranted unplayed. Low prices exchanged, and high prizes cashed. N. B. The Twenty-fourth Day's Drawing is arrived.
Washington Lottery.
The public are informed by authority, that this Lottery will positively commence at the close of Newcastle Lottery. Information given where tickets may be purchased, value 8 dollars each. Also, a few quarter tickets in the above lottery, signed by Samuel Blodget which will entitle the holder to one fourth of the prize drawn to its number. April 16. d
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,
APRIL 17,
Will be Presented,
A TRAGEDY, (not performed this season) called
The Carmelite.
Table with 2 columns: Saint Valori, Lord Hildebrand, Lord De Courci, Montgomery, Gifford, Fitz-Allan, Raymond, Matilda, Mr. Whitlock, Mr. Moreton, Mr. Green, Mr. Cleveland, Mr. Harwood, Mr. Warrell, jun., Mr. Warrell, Mrs. Whitlock.
To which will be added,
(Never performed here) a COMIC OPERA, in two acts, called
The Two Misers.
Table with 2 columns: Gripe, Hunks, Lively, Ali, Oman, Mustapha, Janizaries, Mr. Francis, Mr. Wignell, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Darley, Mr. Darley, jun., Mr. Blissett, Messrs. Warrells, Mitchell, Solomons, Price, &c.
Harriet, Senny, Mifs Broadhurst, Mrs. Oldmixon. Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/4 of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/2 a Dollar.
The Public are respectfully informed that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
Post-Office, April 8, 1795.
** The Merchants, and others, are particularly requested to take notice, that after this day the Southern Mail will be closed every Friday, Monday, and Wednesday, precisely at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the Pittsburgh Mail every Saturday, at 11 o'clock.

JUST IMPORTED, And for sale by the Subscriber, at his Store, No. 13, Penn Street, 50,000 lb.
St. Domingo Coffee,
5 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 boxes Havana Do. 2 bbls. Do Do 1965 Spanish Hides, entitled to the Draw-back.
Geo. Sibbald.
April 7 d
The highest price
In Cash, will be given for
EMPTY BOTTLES,
A preference will be given to Claret Bottles.
Apply at
No. 187, South Third Street.
April 10 d
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT.
Be it remembered that on the 22nd day of March in the 19th year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Davies of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as au- thor, in the words following, to wit:
"The American Repository of Useful Information, containing a Calendar of the present year, an account of the Unit- ed States, their territory and population; of the Federal government and Courts of Justice, with various other interest- ing matters. Ornamented with 12 Vig- nettes and a frontispiece.—To be conti- nued annually."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. March 26 IAW4W
No. 92.
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT.
Be it remembered that on the twenty sixth day of March, in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Thomas Dobson of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as Pro- prietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Elements of Physiology, by Jo. Fred. Blumenbach, M. D. Professor of Medi- cine in ordinary at Goettingen, member of the Royal Society of Sciences at Goettin- gen, and of several other Societies in dif- ferent parts of Europe. Translated from the original Latin, and interspersed with occasional notes.—By Charles Caldwell.— To which is affixed by the Translator, an Appendix, exhibiting a brief and com- pendious view of the existing Discoveries, relative to the subject of Animal Electrici- ty. Volume I."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "an act for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. April 11 IAW4W
No. 93.
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT.
Be it remembered that on the twenty sixth day of March, in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Thomas Dobson of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as Pro- prietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Remarks, Instructions and Examples, relating to the Latitude and Longitude; also the variation of the compass, &c. &c. to which is annexed, a general chart of the Globe, where the route made by the author in different ships under his command, to the Cape of Good Hope, Batavia, Canton in China, the different parts of India, Eu- rope and the Cape de Verde Islands, are marked for the purpose of showing the best tract of sea, to meet the most favour- able winds, and avoid those perplexing calms, which too often attend Asiatic voy- ages; together with a short but general account of variable winds, trade winds, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, tuffoons calms, currents, and particular weather met with in those voyages, &c. &c.—By Thomas Truxton."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "an act for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. April 11 IAW4W
No. 94.
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT.
Be it remembered that on the twenty sixth day of March, in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Joseph Priestley of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as au- thor, in the words following, to wit:
"A continuation of the Letters to the Philosophers and Politicians of France, on the subject of Religion, and of the Let- ters to a Philosophical Unbeliever, in an- swer to Mr. Paine's Age of Reason—By Joseph Priestley, L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. &c."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "an act for the Encouragement of Learning, by secur- ing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. April 11 IAW4W
Treasury Department
REVENUE OFFICE, April 10, 1795.
PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue,
FOR BUILDING A
LIGHT HOUSE,
On Long Island, at MONTAUK POINT in the County of Suffolk, and State of New York, of the following Ma- terials, Dimensions and Description.
The form is to be Octagonal. The foun- dation is to be of Stone, to be sunk thirteen feet below the bottom of the Water Table, or the surface of the Earth, and to be com- menced of the Diameter of twenty nine feet. From such commencement to the bottom of the Water Table, the foundation wall is to be thirteen feet high, and nine feet thick.
The Diameter of the base from the bottom of the Water Table to the top thereof, (where the Octagonal pyramid is to com- mence) is to be twenty eight feet, and the wall is there to be seven feet thick. The wall of the Octagonal pyramid is to be six feet thick at the base thereof, on the top of the Water Table.
The Height of the building, from the bot- tom of the Water Table and from the sur- face of the Earth, is to be eighty feet to the top of the stone work, under the floor of the Lantern; where the Diameter is to be sixteen feet six inches, and the wall three feet thick. The whole to be built of Stone; the Water Table is to be capping with hewed stone, at least eight inches wide, and Sloped at top to turn off the water.
The outside of the walls is to be faced with hewn or hammer dressed ft. , having four windows in the East, and three in the West. The Sashes to be hung with hinges, and each sash to have twelve panes of glass, eight by ten inches.
On the top of the Stone work is to be a framed tier of Joists, beded therein, planked over with Oak plank, extending three feet beyond the wall, thereby forming an eave, which is to be finished with a Cornice, the whole having a descent from the Centre, sufficient to throw off the water, and to be covered with Copper. A complete and suf- ficient iron lantern, in the Octagonal form is to rest thereon, the Eight corner pieces or Stanchions of which, are to be built in the wall to the depth of ten feet. These Stanch- ions are to be nearly 3 inches square in the lower ten feet, and 3 1-2 by a 1-2 inches above. The lantern is to be ten feet and nine inches in diameter. It is also to be ten feet high, from the floor to the bottom of the dome or roof, and to have a dome or roof of five feet and nine inches in height. The whole space between the posts or up- right pieces at the angles is to be occupied by the Sashes, which are to be moulded on the inside and struck Solid. Each sash is to have twenty eight panes of glass, fourteen by twelve inches, a part of the sash on the South west side is to be hung with hinges for a convenient door to go out on the platform.
The rafters of the Lantern are to be framed into an Iron hoop, over which is to be a copper funnel, thro' which the smoke may pass into a large Copper Ventilator in the form of a man's head; capable of contain- ing 100 Gallons. This head is to be turned by a large vane; so that the hole, for vent- ing the smoke, may be always to Leeward.
Eight dormant Ventilators are to be fixed in the roof, a large curved air pipe is to be passed thro' the floor, and a close Stove is to be provided and fixed in the Lantern.
There are to be seven pair of Stairs to ascend to the Lantern, the entrance to which is to be by a trap door covered with copper.
The building is to be furnished with two complete electrical Conductors, or rods with points. The floors are to be laid with plank, of at least one inch and one half in thickness. The entrance to the Light-House to be well secured by a strong door hung upon hinges, with a strong lock and latch complete.
Also a Frame house to be thirty four feet in front and sixteen feet deep, with a cel- lar under it. The cellar walls to be eight feet high, and the floor to be eight feet high, the floors to be laid in whole lengths nailed through. The stack of Chimneys with two plain fire places on each floor, one of them large for a kitchen; two windows below, and three above in front and rear, each sash to have eighteen panes of glass ten by eight inches. The doors to be hung and furnished completely.
The ceilings and sides of the house to be plastered with two coats, all the wood work inside & out to be well painted & the whole to be finished in a plain decent manner.
An Oil Vault to be built twenty by twelve feet in the clear; arched over and covered with earth or sand over which a shed is to be built—It is to be furnished with nine strong cedar cisterns, with co- vers, each capable of containing two hun- dred gallons.
The entrance to the vault is to be secur- ed by a strong door. A well is to be sunk at a convenient distance, and furnished with a curb, bucket and rope completely. The builder to find and pay for all the ma- terials, labor, workmanship, provisions, and other objects of cost, charge or ex- pence for a sum to be agreed upon and to execute the before described work and every part thereof in a good and workman- like manner.
Convenient payments or advances, on security will be made.
Wants Employment,
AN Elderly person, who writes a good hand, and understands accounts, and who so far 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
Forty Dollars Reward.
Was taken out of the stable of Abraham Van Biber, Esquire, in the town of Baltimore on the night of the 28th ultimo,
A GREY HORSE,
Near fifteen hands high, six years old this spring, had been shod about 8 day's all round with new shoes, without either brand or ear mark, a white or baled face, a bushy tail, the lower part of which is whiter than the upper; a short head and neck, but carries well and has great spirit; trots, racks, and gallops; is active and well made for either saddle or carriage. Whoever secures the Thief so that he be convicted thereof, and also returns the said horse to either of the sub- scribers, shall be entitled to the above reward or twenty-six dollars for the horse only, with all reasonable expenses to be paid by
Abraham Van Biber, In Baltimore Town, or Philip Reading, In Middletown, New Castle County, State of Delaware.
April 8 d6w
City of Washington.
SCHEME
OF THE
LOTTERY, No. II.
FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT
OF THE
FEDERAL CITY.
  1 A magnificent / 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, / cash 36,000 are 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 12,000 & cash 18,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 8,000 & cash 8,000 16,000   1 ditto 6,000 & cash 6,000 12,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 Cash prize of 10,000   2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 ditto 1,000 10,000   50 ditto 500 25,000   100 ditto 100 10,000   200 ditto 50 10,000   400 ditto 25 10,000   1,000 ditto 10 10,000   15,000 ditto 1 15,000   16,739 Prizes   33,261 Blanks   50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000 
This Lottery will afford an elegant speci- men of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful de- signs are already selected for the entire fronts 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 neces- sary expenses of printing, &c. and the sur- plus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to seize the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by ap- pointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a se- cond time on behalf of the public; a suffi- cient number of those having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National Uni- versity and the other federal objects may con- tinue 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 se- lection of the best materials, ancient and mod- ern, will be submitted to the public when- ever the same 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 ex- istence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Eu- rope, 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 safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
February 24, 1795.
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 fer- ry.
Aug 30 codif
Fresh Teas,
OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz.
Imperial, or Gunpowder
Hyson Gomee,
1st quality Hyson,
2d. do. do.
Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin, and
Soouchong.
A few Boxes of each, for sale a
No. 19, Third street south.
Dec. 10 codif
Columbianum.
Notice is hereby given,
That the Committee of Examination of Ta- lents and Pretensions, belonging to the Colum- bianum or National College of Paintings, Sculpture, Architecture, and Engraving con- tinue to receive recommendations from those Artists, who mean to become Members of that Institution, included to Mr. Greenbridge at his house adjoining the Bank of Penn- sylvania, and addressed to the chairman.
Signed by order of the Committee of Ex- amination, &c.
J. J. BARRALET,
THOS. ROBSON, Assit. Sec
Feb. 27 d
Just Published,
BY
THOMAS DOBSON,
BOOKSELLER,
At the Stone House, in second street,
Philadelphia.
Volume XIII of Encyclopaedia:
Or a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Mis- cellaneous Literature, on a plan entirely new, by which the different sciences and arts are digested into the form of distinct treatises or systems:
This volume contains the history of Nehem- iah, Nero, Newfoundland, Newton, and Newtonian Philosophy, Niagara, Nile, Nor- way, Numidia, Observatory, Olympus, Op- tics, Oratory, Ornithology, Oflian, Otahcite, Ovis, Owhyhee, Paintings, Palermo, Pales- tine, Paper making, Parliament, Paris, Pas- cal, together with a great variety of Biogra- phical and miscellaneous articles. Illustrat- ed with 32 elegant Copperplates.
Subscribers to this work are earnestly sol- icited to take up the volumes which they have not received, as the lying out of so much money is a serious injury to the Publisher, those who do not take them up and pay for them by the first of July 1795, will be subject to an additional charge.
The subscription for this valuable work is closed sometime ago, the Publisher has still a few sets on hand for sale at 110 dollars the set. The money to be paid in full on deliver- ing the volumes now ready, which are thir- teen, and the remaining five volumes will be delivered when published to the purchaser or his order.
The fourteenth volume is in the press, in considerable forwardness.
April 10 cod4w
American Landscapes.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA
TWENTY-FOUR
VIEWS.
Selected from the most striking and inter- esting Prospects in the United States; each of which VIEWS will be accom- panied 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.
 That the work shall be published by Sub- scription; 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 5 Dollars.  That the dimensions of each engrav- ing shall be 24 by 17 inches, executed in aquatinta, and published upon paper of a superior quality. The publication to com- mence 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 complet- ed.  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. Harri- son, at his Print-shop, Maiden Lane, New-York by Mr. Carey, Book-seller, No. 118, Market street, Philadelphia, and by all the principal Book-sellers in the United States.
February 28. d.
Boston Glafs.
THE Proprietors of the Boston Glafs Ma- nufactory, after great trouble and expence, have got this Useful Manufacture establish- ed so as to be able to supply any quantity of Window Glafs that may be wanted, and of any sizes, from 6 by 8 to 19 by 13, of a quality superior to any ever imported into America.
Therefore hope they shall meet the En- couragement of their Fellow Citizens in this and the other States, by having their Or- ders for Glafs, which will be executed with care and dispatch by Samuel Gridley, Super- intendent at the Manufacture, or by sending their orders to Mr. William Codman, mer- chant, New York, or to
Joseph Anthony & Son,
Merchants, Philadelphia.
March 27 d3w
Just Published,
And to be sold by Mr. Ormerod, No. 41, Chefnut street, Mr. Dobson, 41, Second street, Mr. Davies, 68, High street, and by the Editor, 119, Chefnut street,
An ALPHABETICAL LIST
OF THE
DUTIES
Payable by Law, on all Goods, Wares & Merchandise, imported into the United States after the last day of March, 1795.—Price 1-8th of a Dollar.