Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-04-25 00:00:00

J. Mc Donald
Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1132.]
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
For MADEIRA , THE SHIP John Bulkeley , Captain Storkley , WILL sail in about ten days. For freight or passage apply to Jesse & Robert Waln. April 19. $66
For CHARTER , THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY , Jacob De Hart, Master, Burthen about 3000 barrels. Apply to Jesse & Robert Waln. April 19. $
For NEW ORLEANS , The fast sailing, fine new brig Richard and James . WILL sail in ten days. She has remarkable fine accommodations, for passage only. Apply to Richard & James Potter , Front-street. April 18. $
For LONDON , THE SHIP ATLANTIC , SILAS SWAIN, Commander, WILL sail on or about the 1st of May. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board at Walnut-street wharf, or to THOMAS MORRIS & CO. April 13. $
MADEIRA, SHERRY and PORT } WINES. For Sale by EDWARD STOW, Jun. No. 4, South Water-Street. Dec. 12. d.
For LIVERPOOL , THE SHIP SUSSEX , Philip Atkins, master, BURTHEN 446 tons, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to Samuel & Miers Fisher , No. 27, Dock-street. Who have Imported per said Ship, A general assortment of Queens Ware in Crates; Short Pipes in boxes, three gross each, An assortment of Stone Jugs, Together with an assortment of DRY GOODS , suited to the Season—as usual. 4th Mo. 8th, 1796. 2awaw
For BRISTOL , THE NEW SHIP PHILADELPHIA , Theodore Bliss, Master, WILL take Goods on Freight, and be ready to receive them in a few days. For freight or passage apply to Thomas & John Clifford . Who have for Sale, besides their usual assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. Crates of Glass and Earthen Ware; Crates of Vials; boxes of long and short Pipes; Bristol crown Glass assorted, from 18 by 12 inches, to 9 inches by 7; Copper Sheets and Bottoms; Boxes of Tin Plates; London and Bristol Pewter in Casks assorted; Bristol Grindstones; Garnet & Co's. patent Sheaves for Blocks. Also, a bale of BROADCLOTHS and CASSIMERES ; And a few Pipes of OLD MADEIRA WINE. April 11. 2aw.
Fresh Fruits. To-morrow morning will be landed, At Hamilton's wharf, from on board the Schooner Frederick-Kburg Packet, William Richardson master, from MALAGA . Fresh BLOOM RAISINS , in Kgs., Ditto ditto, in Boxes, Ditto Muscated ditto, in ditto, Sotahelled ALMONDS , in Sacks, FIGS , in Crates, ANCHOVIES , in Kgs. &c. For Sale by Peter Kuhn. April 21. $8
East-India Goods. FOR SALE BY MORDECAI LEWIS , The CARGO of the Ship India, Capt. Ashmead, from Calcutta; CONSISTING OF Gurrahs, Sanahs, Guzzanas, Chintzes, Coffacs, Humhums, Battas, Doreas, Curwah Cloth, Bandanoes, Mamoodys, Choppah Romills, Emerties, Sugar, Moragegunjaes, Pepper, &c. Tukeries, April 11. 1 tweed 3w
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 , IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylon Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 piece Bandanoes. Willings & Francis.
For Boston, Salem, or Newbury Port , THE SLOOP RUBY , WILL carry about 600 barrels—the now lies at Sims's wharf. For freight or passage apply to Captain John Rogers, on board the Sloop, or to Samuel Coates , No. 82, South Front-street. Who have Imported in the said vessel, 250 Barrels of BEER; A small quantity of COPPER & LEAD; and A quantity of CANDLES. 20th April. $66
LANDING , From on board the brig Peace, Joseph Salter, master, at South Street Wharf, Old London particular Madeira Wine , in Pipes, and Hogheads. FOR SALE, BY Andrews & Meredith. April 20. $
ISAAC HARVEY, Jun. No. 5, South Water-Street. A quantity of Mould & dipt CANDLES; Candles, } White, and } SOAP , Brown } Mels, } Prime, and } BEER , in bbls. and half bbls. Cargo } Ox TONGUES, CIDER, SHOES, &c. 4th Mo. 8th, 1796. $3w
Furs and Skins , RICHARD & JAMES POTTER , HAVE FOR SALE A prime selection of the annexed articles: Shaved Deer Skins Unshaved ditto Elk Skins Shaved do. Beaver Otter Bear Racoon Wolf Ox hides Tiger Leopard Likewise, Three thousand wt. of superior New-Orleans Indigo. Twenty tierces of Rice, and A quantity of excellent Logwood, which they will sell on good terms. March 17. $
John Miller, jun. & Co. No. 8, CHESTNUT-STREET, Have just imported in the Hamburg Packet, A general assortment of Spring Goods, To which they expect large additions by the next arrivals from London and Liverpool. They have also on Hand, received from France, 1800 dozens of Silk Stockings, on which the drawback is recoverable; A few Bales of India Book Muslins, & Handkerchiefs, which will be sold low to close sales. March 30. $
Landing at South-street wharf THE CARGOES Of West-Indian, Little John, and Industry, from Jamaica & Hispaniola, High proof RUM, SUGARS, of prime quality, COFFEE, COCOA, and PIMENTO, FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. April 12. $2w
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 } Gentlemen's neck handks. 4-4 wd. book muslins } New fashionable shawls 6-4 wd. ditto } Madras handkerchiefs Book muslin handkerchiefs } Tambourd muslins Pocket ditto } Gurrahs Colored, bordered, muslin } Humhums handkerchiefs } Coffacs &c &c Very new fancy ditto } An elegant and fresh assortment of ribbands and fashions Elegant tambore muslins } Cotton Stockings Colored work ditto } Worsted ditto Laced figured ditto Brocaded ditto Ladies plaids And a variety of other articles, just opened. Many of the above goods are particularly calculated for the West-India market. December 23. taw
Robert Smith & Co. No. 58, South Front-street, Have received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, A general assortment of Goods, Suitable for the Season, And by the Vessels that are daily expected they will receive a farther supply, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash, or on a short credit. They have also received a quantity of NUTMEGS & MACE . April 18. $1w
UNITED STATES , Pennsylvania District. } NOTICE is hereby given, That the Persons summoned and returned to serve as Struck Jurors in the Circuit Court now sitting, are requested to be punctual in their attendance on Monday next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the City Hall. William Nichols, Marshal. Marshall's Office April 22, 1796. $
JUST RECEIVED From France, via New-York, a new and fashionable assortment of FRENCH CHINA , CONSISTING OF DESERT Sets, Tea Sets of 6, 12, 18 and 24 cups and saucers Washing hand basins and jugs Flower pots of different shapes Bowl, pitcher, &c. and cyphered cups and saucers A variety of Sets of Groups, among which are Louis the XVI, and Doctor Franklin; the Death of Adonis, and the Bust of General Cuffine. The whole of this assortment, which is suitable for this and the West-India market, is entirely new, and just opened for sale at the subscribers store. Orders from any part of the continent will be duly attended to, and the packing done so as to be sent any where either by Land or water carriage. N. B. An invoice of Hardware and Jewellery to be disposed of at a low rate. Pasquier & Co. No. 91, South Second-street. 23w
Canal Lottery Tickets , For Sale, warranted undrawn, at the Office, 149, Chestnut street, between Fourth and Fifth streets. Washington Lottery—No. 2. THE Public are respectfully informed, that the whole of the Tickets in the above Lottery are now rolled up, and from information received, will commence immediately. After the first day's drawing, which will be announced in one of the Philadelphia papers, tickets it is expected will be then Ten Dollars. A correct Numerical Book for public inspection will be opened at the above Office, where all information relating to the line of a Broker, and prompt and faithfully executed. March 2. THOMAS NOBLE
SHOES , Fall sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Camboes, Pots, and other callings executed at the shortest notice, Nail rods, from rod to spike, Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for cakes or cutting into nails, from a braid to 121 nails, Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100 lb. Bar Iron, A Quantity of James River Tobacco, Carolina Pork, Herrings in barrels, Kiln-dried corn meal in Hds. and Bbls. Rye flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 4. 2aw
Joseph & Jesse Sharpless , No. 32, South Third Street, Have received per the Hamburg Packet, AND HAVE FOR SALE, A variety of MERCHANDIZE; CONSISTING OF CALICOES, Furniture do. Dimities, Fustians, wide and narrow clouded and striped Nankins, Checks, Ginghams, elegant Vell patterns of Camel's hair, mouselinet, and Marcellas, Hollery, Calimeres, Jeans, superfine and second Cloths, Calimanoes, Spinnings, Moreens, Irish Linens, and dry Goods in general.—Also, GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Saddlery and Saddlers Tools. They expect a large additional supply of dry Goods by the first vessels, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash or a short credit. 3d mo. 30th. 2aw f. N. B. A number of elegant Counte.panes, and Marcellas Bed Quilts. Samuel Richardet , Philadelphia, April 19. $
Samuel Richardet , RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN AND MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors, together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to prefer that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. $
Urbanna Mill Seats , SITUATE in Cecil county, Maryland, on a branch of the river Susquehanna, about one mile above tide water, and commanding the water of that important river, the channel conducting the trade of which comes so near the Mill Seats as to make it convenient to speak the boats; and Mills may be so situated as to receive them along their walls, and by water lifts take in their cargoes. There is a power sufficient for many and any kind of useful Water Works, and so much may be justly said in commendation of this Site as would be inconvenient to insert in a newspaper publication. Those who may desire to be concerned, will probably find themselves well pleased on viewing the Situation. Leases for any term of years may be obtained on application to the subscriber, living on the premises. CLEMENT HOLLYDAY . April 19. 1aw 3m
For Sale , A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut street, between Front and Second streets, in which Mellrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21. $
CHINA GOODS. THE Ship ATLANTIC , Silas Swaine, Commander, from Canton, will commence the discharge of her cargo to-morrow morning at Walnut-street wharf. Consisting of Yellow and white Nankins of excellent quality Persian Taffeties, black and coloured Luffrings, do. do. Sattins black of various qualities Sewing silks in assorted colours Vernilion in boxes Cassia in chests QuickSilver in jars BOHEA, SOUCHONG, HYSON SKIN, YOUNG HYSON, BEST HYSON, IMPERIAL, CHINA WARE , ornamental, with Table and Tea Sets generally assorted. WHITE SUGARS , and a quantity of First quality Bengal SALT PETRE. For Sale by Philip Nicklin & Co. April 8. 1 tweed 3w
LAW BOOK STORE , NO. 213, HIGH-STREET, GEORGE DAVIS . HAS the pleasure to announce to his professional friends and the gentlemen of the law, generally that his first spring importation of books is just arrived per the Ann, Capt. Talbot from Dublin. As the collection is so various and considerable, a few days are necessary to arrange it, and prepare catalogues, which so soon as done, shall be publicly noticed. He proposes to sell at his usual reduced prices. April 19. 3twd.
Landing , From on board the Brig Abigail, from Liverpool. EARTHEN WARE , in Crates; and A quantity of COAL ; FOR SALE, BY Thomas & John Keiland. April 20. $
George Dobson , BEGS leave to inform the Store-keepers in town and country, that he has removed from Market-street, to No. 25, South Third-street, where he is opening a large and elegant assortment of the most fashionable SPRING GOODS , arrived in the different Vessels from London & Liverpool. N. B. 150 dozen Men's Silk Stockings. April 8. $
COFFEE , 102 Hogheads, } 10 Tierces, } PRIME COFFEE , 30 Barrels, } 215 Bags, } Imported in the brig Richard and James from Jamaica, and for sale by Richard & James Potter . April 11. $
JUST IMPORTED , In the ship Liberty, from London, a handsome well assorted Invoice of DRY GOODS , (OF ABOUT £1000 STERLING) Consisting of British and India Book Muslins, Chintzes, &c. two Bales of 6-4 wide Book Muslins. Also, a small Parcel of Netmasks; and for Sale by JAMES C. & SAM. W. FISHER . April 5. $3w
Washington Canal Lottery , NO. 1. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. 1. Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 1 last drawn } Tickets, each } 5,000 35,000 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 120 2,400 55 ditto 50 2,750 3750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize, 17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
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 encumbrance. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 9. d.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED, on the night of Thursday last, the 7th inst. BOSTON MURRAY , a black indented servant lad, 18 or 19 years of age, and about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; one of his eyes is defective in the corner towards his nose. His apparel consisted of a snuff-colored round jacket, with a Manchester waist under it; a pair of fustian trousers, and under them a light mixed cloth pair of breeches. Whoever apprehends the said servant, and returns him, or confines him in any jail in Pennsylvania or Jersey, so that I recover him, shall receive the above reward, together with reasonable charges. MOORE WHARTON , No. 109, Spruce-street. Feb. 18. 2f

NEW THEATRE.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will open at half an hour after FIVE, and the Curtain rise precisely at half past SIX o'clock, for the remainder of the Season.
On MONDAY EVENING, April 23, Will be presented,
A celebrated Play, interspersed with Songs, in 3 Acts, (performed but once) called
The Mountaineers.
[Written by George Colman, jun.]
Ostavian, Mr. Moreton Violet, Mr. Green Kilmallock, Mr. Marshall Roque, Mr. Wignell Maleters, { Messrs. Darley, Warrell, jun. Rob- bins, and Rowson Lope Tocho, Mr. Francis Perequillo, Master T. Warrell Goatherds, { Messrs. Warrell, Blissett, Doctors, and Morgan Females, { Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. De Marque, Mrs. Doctors, Mrs. Lege, Miss Rowson, Miss Oldfield, Miss Milbourne, and Miss Willems. Bulcazin Muely, Mr. Whitlock Ganem, Mr. Bates Pacha, Mr. Darley, jun. Sadi, Mr. Harwood Moors, { Messrs. Solomon & Mitchell. Zorayda, Mrs. Whitlock Florante, Mrs. Francis Agnes, Mrs. Oldfield.
Previous to the Play,
A new OVERTURE—composed by R. Taylor. The music of the Songs, Duets, Glees and Chorus, by Dr. Arnold.
The accompaniments by Mr. Reinagle.
With new Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations.
The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne.
The 2d act will conclude with
A SPANISH FANDANGO,
(composed by Mr. Francis)
The principal parts by Mr. J. Warrell, Miss Willems, Miss Milbourne, Miss Gilaspie, & Mrs. De Marque.
To which will be added,
A COMEDY, called
Ways and Means;
OR, A TRIP TO DOVER.
Sir David Dundee, { (being his last appearance) } Mr. Harwood.
Random, Mr. Moreton Scuple, Mr. Green Tiptoe, Mr. Bates Paul Peery, Mr. Francis Lady Dundee, Mrs. Rowson Harriet, Miss Oldfield Kitty, Miss Milbourne.
BOX, One Dollar—PIT, Three-Quarters of a Dollar— and GALLERY, Half a Dollar.
TICKETS to be had at H. and P. RICE'S Book-Store, No. 50, Market-Street; and at the Office adjoining the The- atre.
Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. WELLS, at the Front of the Theatre.
No money or tickets to be returned; nor any person, on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before five o'clock, and order them as soon as the company is seated, to withdraw as they can- not, on any account, be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
Miniature Painting.
A Foreign Artist respectfully informs the Public, that he paints Likenesses, and warrants them. A few Specimens of his abilities, may be seen at his Room No. 10, up one pair of Stairs in Mr. O'LELLER'S Hotel, Ches- nut-street, next Ricketts' Amphitheatre. April 23. $
NOTICE.
A GREABLY to charter, is hereby given to the Members of the Corporation for the relief of poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Min- isters, that there will be a Meeting of said Corporation in the second Presbyterian Church, in the city of Phila- delphia, on the 23d day of May next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. for the dispatch of all such business as may then be brought before the board.
ASHBEL GREEN, Secretary of the Corporation.
April 22. d
The Creditors of the French Republic
FOR supplies furnished in the West-Indies, are re- quested to meet their Committee This Evening, the 25th instant, at half past 6 o'clock, at the Coffee- House, on business of Importance.
Walter Stewart, Chairman.
Philad. April 25. 2
This Day is Published,
At No. 201 Arch Street, and may also be had at Fol- well's Printing Office, No. 33, in the same Street,
A MAP OF THE RIVER RHINE
From NIMÉGUEN to BASLE, Shewing
The actual Seat of War
Between the French and Austrians.
March 26 12W
JUST PUBLISHED,
[Price 25 Cents]
By SAMUEL H. SMITH, No. 118, Chesnut-street,
LETTERS
OF HELVIDIUS:
In reply to Pacificus, on the President's Proclamation of Neutrality.
Ascribed to Mr. MADISON.
Lately Published,
Pacificus—Political Truth—Paterson's Charge.
In a few Days will be published,
[Price 25 cents]
A REVIEW of the QUESTION—In whom has the Constitution vested the Treaty power?
By a Senator of the United States.
April 18. 12W
FOR HAMBURG,
The Brigantine
Den Nye Prøve,
PETER HANSEN Master;
A fine stout vessel. Will be ready to take in her cargo on the first of May. For freight or passage apply to
Rols & Simion.
April 25. df.
WANTED,
Several Apprentices to the Printing-
Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chesnut-street. 6
Foreign Intelligence.
[By the ship Adriana.]
GENOA, February 12.
We understand, that the Republican General Scherer has received orders to recommence his op- erations as soon as possible; and that, in consequence of these orders, his army, composed of 50,000 men, will be put in motion, in order to penetrate into Italy. We learn, however, at the same time, that this army is much weakened by desertion.
Letters from Turin state, that all Sardinian offi- cers, on leave of absence, have received orders to join their corps. At Marseilles, as well as all over Provence, sailors are pressed for the manning of the Toulon Fleet.
Our Government has rejected the demand of the French Government to put the French troops in possession of the fortresses of Savona and Gavi; nor do we learn, that the request of the same Govern- ment, concerning a loan of 30 millions in specie, is likely to meet with more success.
HAGUE, February 27.
In Friesland a Revolution has again taken place. The Representatives of the People of Friesland, who on the 26th of January were driven from their posts, and either fled or were arrested, were re- restored by the interference of General Dumonceau, have been a second time forced from their posts, and compelled to leave the Province. The milita- ry appear not to have intermeddled in these disputes of the citizens.
The Hall in which the National Convention is to hold its sittings, is fitted up nearly in the same man- ner as that at Paris; except that adjoining to the box for the Foreign Ministers, there is a box for the Ladies of the Representatives.
FRANCKFORT, Feb. 22.
Our advices from Coblenz state, that in Jour- dan's army, 1170 officers, who could neither read nor write, have been dismissed. The French army of the Moselle, which has been considerably augment- ed, is to be divided into 175 brigades. General Jourdan is hourly expected back from Paris.
Letters from Munich inform us, that the states of Bavaria have granted three millions and a half of florins to the Elector, for the raising of an army of 30,000 men, 18,000 of whom are to join the Austrian army, in case the war should be continu- ed. The Princesse Bretzenheim will be appointed to command this, but will, with the rest of the officers, be under the immediate orders of the Im- perial commander in chief.
In Alsace the forced loan is now collecting by means of military force.
A rumor was circulated here, as if the French had proposed to prolong the armistice for three months longer: it has, however not yet been con- firmed.
FRANCE.
PARIS, February 27.
Whilst the execution of Stoffet, and the dif- ficult situation of Charette, whom a letter of a representative of the people states to be arrested seems to announce the approaching termination of the cruel war in La Vendee, the Chouans act with the utmost audaciousness in Brittany and Lower Normandy. Some of their horsemen lately gal- loped through the town of Caen, crying out— "Vive Louis XVIII. a bas les bleus!"—(Long live Louis XVIII. Down with the blue coats;) and that numerous detachments of troops are mar- ching to that quarter. On the other hand, Lou- vet states, in the "Sentinelle," that besides the companies of Jesus and the Sun, companies of Ma- rat and Carrier are forming in the South, demand- ing the Constitution of 1795.
The Executive Directory has ordered the Church of St. Louis, at Versailles, to be shut up; because the Curates of the District of Versailles have published a writing entitled, "Transactions of a Synod, held in that Church on the 18th of Jan," which encroached on the freedom of religious worship; infidiously recommends the advantages of the ancient religion, and extols the favors be- stowed on the Church by the kings of France.
February 28.
A letter from Ormea states, that General Serru- vier, as well as Malus, commissary general of the army of Italy have been arrested.
The Central Bureau has fixed the price of meat for this decade at the rate of 97 livres in assignats per pound.
In the night between the 18th and 19th inst. the Chouans attacked the town of Mayenne, but were repulsed with loss.
An arrest of the directory orders the following clubs to be shut up, viz. Le Sallon des Princes— Le Sallon des Arts—Le Sallon de Serilly—La Société des Echecs—Pantheon, and Le Club des Patriotes.
February 29.
Citizen Charlier, who had been sent to England by our government on a particular mission, is return- ed. We understand that 7000 French prisoners remain still confined in the different English ports, for whose exchange the most efficacious means are to be adopted.
The Jury of the department of the Seine has declared, that there are grounds for accusation a- gainst the famous Richer Serizy, on account of his conduct on the 13th Vendemiaire; but notwith- standing this declaration, he has published two fresh numbers of his "Public Accuser."
March 1.
Goupilleau, member of the Council of Five Hundred, has addressed a letter to General Hoche, wherein he charges him with proceedings, tending to rekindle the war in La Vendee by the military government he has established in the 13 depart- ments; by his continual quarrels with the Admin- istrative bodies, and by the devastations committed by his troops, which proceedings had greatly en- creased the army of Charette, and enabled him to defeat our troops, and intercept our convoys.
March 2.
Riou, representatives of the people at Brest, has informed the Directory, that the division of fri-
gates, commanded by Capt. Montefourne, has set sail to continue its cruise; during the last, it took four prizes of considerable value. La Renommée privateer has taken two English vessels, valued at 300,000 livres in specie; the artisans, belonging to the port of Brest, have for a second time refused assignats in payment of their wages, but this in- surrection has been quelled.
March 3.
General Hoche has addressed a memoir to the minister for the home department, tending to justi- fy his conduct in the war of La Vendee; where- in he mentions the difficulty of disarming a whole people, inured to war by three years bloody con- flicts, and driven to despair by the loss of their property, and the burnings and drownings of Car- rier. He observes, that six hundred thousand Frenchmen have perished in La Vendee. From motives of prudence, he forbears divulging some ve- ry advantageous consequences of his operations; but he says that this war is drawing fast to its con- clusion.
Stoffet was taken with two of his aides-de-camp, two of his couriers, and a servant, in the farm of Saugreniere, in the Canton of Jullais, and district of Chollet.
It is to the vigorous measures of general Hoche, and the great activity in which he kept the troops in the former kingdom of Stoffet, that we owe the capture of this perjured chief, who could not in- duce the inhabitants of the country to rise, and who is going to receive the just reward of his per- fidy.
The value of a Louis d'or in assignats is this day 7700 livres, and the rescripts lately issued by the executive directory, lose 50 per cent and up- wards.
The Legislature is still employed upon the fi- nances. The message of the directory relative to the shutting up of the clubs, occasioned a warm debate in the Council of Five Hundred. La- marque, one of the deputies exchanged for the daughter of Louis XVI. disapproved of the mea- sure. The Council, however, appointed a commit- sion to examine and report upon the message.
LONDON, March 9.
GENERAL FAST. —Holiday at all the Public Offices.
The gentleman alluded to in our paper of yester- day as having arrived at Lord Greenville's of- fice from Paris, with letters to his lordship, is one among many others who now almost daily pass be- tween the two countries, without having any of- ficial connection with public business. We believe that both governments are anxious for peace, if they could only arrange the terms of it; and there is no way so likely to bring about this desirable e- vent, as not to restrain the mode of general commu- nication. Whether any thing will result from this frequent passage of foreigners between Paris and London, is a matter which time alone must ascer- tain; but in the instance of this gentleman, we are persuaded that nothing important has arisen.
The intelligence of the death of Charette is not believed at Paris.
A letter from Cork, dated Feb. 27, says, "On Thursday about five P. M. the fleet of the West Indies were clear of the harbor, with a fair wind at N. E. Previous to their sailing they were join- ed by some frigates and a fleet from England."
The Dutch fleet which sailed from the Texel, consisted of the following ships:
  Piet Hedin Admiral Braak.   Dordrecht Captain Lucas.   De Revolutie Captain Cyneinde.   Admiral Tromp - Captain Walkenberg.   The frigates are,   Pellux Sirene Snelheld   Captor Bellona Mug   Braave Venus Zwaliuw   Jason Havick Iris   Jager 
March 10.
Tuesday morning died, at his house in Norton- street, Sir Wm. CHAMBERS, Knight of the Polar Star, Surveyor-General of his Majesty's Board of Works, Treasurer of the Royal Academy, and Fellow of the Royal and Antiquarian Societies.
Tuesday a Court of Aldermen was held at Guild- hall. The Court ordered the price of bread to re- main at 18. 3d. the quarter loaf.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS,
March 7.
SLAVE TRADE.
The order of the day being read for a committee of the whole House on the bill for abolishing the Slave Trade at a limited time,
Mr. Wilberforce, after stating that it would be necessary to make some alterations & amendments in different clauses of the bill, moved, "that the Speaker do now leave the chair."
General Smith said, that as the hon. gentleman had not, particularly noticed the alterations which were intended to be introduced, he would oppose the motion.
Mr. Montague spoke in favor of the motion.
General Tarleton was of opinion that the bill, if suffered to pass, would materially affect a class of people who were already too much distressed—that class consisted of mechanics, manufacturers, and artificers, who depended very much on the Slave Trade, as the articles which they made were used in Africa and the West-Indies. The merchants who were engaged in the trade, particularly those of Liverpool, would be considerably injured, as the vessels employed by them were of a particular con- struction, and could not be easily converted to other purposes of commerce. The West-India planters would necessarily suffer great loss by the bill, as a vast number of negroes had been lately attached to the army and navy; black regiments had also been raised, and those men could not at the conclusion of the war be employed in the same laborious way, but would be emancipated. It therefore fol- lowed, that all future improvements would be ne- glected, and the ceded islands, in which estates had been purchased by subjects of this country would be abandoned.
Mr. Dent wished to suggest whether it would not be proper to introduce a clause of indemnification
to the West-India merchants, for the immense loss their property must suffer from the passing of the bill into a law?
Mr. Braham thought that the bill, far from abo- lishing the slave trade, would, on the contrary, render the abolition more difficult. The discussion had already excited rebellion in the islands, and he was somewhat surprised, that not one of the pro- posers and supporters of the bill had ever thought it necessary to visit the West-India islands, for the purpose of ascertaining the facts which had been adduced as the consequences of the traffic.
Mr. W. Smith replied, and contended that it was not necessary to go to the West-Indies for informa- tion to establish a basis for the abolition of the slave trade.
Mr. Bouverie and Mr. Milbank supported the motion, and Mr. Addington opposed it.
The House then divided on Mr. Wilberforce's motion:
  Ayes, 76   Noes, 31—Majority, 45. 
The House accordingly went into the committee, and Mr. Wilberforce proposed in one of the clauses to limit the time to the 1st of March, 1797.
Mr. Dent said that the limitation was too short. The exports and imports of these islands amounted to 10,000,000 annually; and property of that magnitude ought not to be trifled with. The mer- chants, he contended, ought to have more time to prepare. In every view, he said, this bill would be an infringement of right and property; and however gentlemen might be impressed by decla- mations, he thought the passing this bill would be a disgrace to the British House of Commons. The British Constitution was built on Magna Charta, and this bill would be a direct violation of one of its fundamental maxims. It was expressed in that palladium of our liberties, that "Right ought not to be sold, delayed, nor denied." He need not urge to the House, that this bill would be an infringe- ment of that maxim in all its parts.
Mr. Sergeant Adair had read Magna Charta, repeatedly and attentively, and could not recollect one word in it favorable to slavery; the merchants and planters could not complain of precipitation, because they in fact had the benefit of seven years preparation; neither could they pretend that this bill was unexpected, unless they thought the House of Commons faithless to its own resolutions.
Mr. Dent insisted, that the passage he had men- tioned was in Magna Charta. He then read it from an extract, and the words were, "Right shall not be sold, delayed nor denied."
Mr. Sergeant Adair insisted, that by the abolition of this trade, right was neither sold, delayed nor denied. Where had it been proved that the right existed? nay, what right had the planters in the West-Indies to dominion over their fellow-creatures in Africa? Such a property was repugnant to the principles of natural justice—and highly as he tho't of the power of the British Parliament, he must forever deny that it could bestow any such right. The bill was, on the contrary, consonant to the maxim in Magna Charta. Right, he contended, was sold so long as West-Indians purchased the li- berties of the Africans: it was delayed until that House carried its resolution into effect, and it would be denied if the British Parliament did not relieve the oppressions under which the Negroes laboured.
General Smith declared it to be his confirmed opinion, that this bill would never pass into a law; although it might pass the House of Commons.
Mr. Dent opposed a clause, for punishing offences against this act with 14 years transportation, as an unnecessary extension of the criminal code.
The several clauses being gone through, on every one of which Gen. Smith put his negative, the House was resumed. The report was brought up, and ordered to be taken into consideration on Mon- day next. Adjourned.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES
ALARM! ALARM!
Sons of LIBERTY! join me in a fervent prayer for our falling cause; that "falls, like Lucifer, never to hope again."

a dagger the heart of its unnatural, whining mother—But, procul absit profani —stand off, ye poor chicken-hearted miscreants, ye reptiles of royalty, ye luggards of peace, ye just victims of liberty and free will, who have fled from your smoking houses, your ruined fortunes, your desolated inheritances, and your murdered friends—Come, ye bacchanals of liberty, America calls on your potent arms to save her—Once more, Frenchmen, she implores your protection from the fetters of an aristocracy more horrible than her English chains—Once more save us, or we fall. What are we, O! brothers in the true faith of freedom! what are you, if the drowsy languor of peace is still to hang over this land? Where are our expected fortunes, where our promised rewards? What, tho' Genet has been discomfited, and R——, with his noble coadjutors, the flour contractors, have sunk into contempt, let us not be disheartened—"The battle is not to the strong, nor the race to the swift"—we may yet be too cunning for them—Let but your souls be aroused by the clamour of discord that issues from the press of our beloved B——, and your conduct be directed by the prince of hypocrisy and falsehood, G——, and we may yet hope to drive the lazy sons of peace from the land, to confiscate their property legally , for we shall then make laws , and fatten on the spoil.
YE BRITONS, too, let me address some of you.—Whether your royal master has conveyed you from your country at the public expence, in other words, whether you have been transported for offending him—whether, inspired by the invincible genius of liberty, you have broken the strong walls of your prisons, or whether you have fled from the anticipated stroke of justice. I hail you welcome to our cause.
AMERICANS! I address you not. You have nothing to do with this dispute. It has been resolved, in a solemn convention of our societies, that you are in no wise interested in the government or affairs of this country, and must, therefore, of course, be excluded from all counsel concerning them. We will manage for you, our better experience in French liberty should teach you to submit. Friends of liberty, forgive my coldness, I know, I feel my want of due enthusiasm—I am but
A MODERATE.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MR. FENNO. As some persons may have forgot, the under extract from the British Treaty, please to give it a place in your Gazette, by way of a jog to bad memories.
LASTLY.
THIS Treaty, when the same shall be ratified by his Majesty, and the President of the United States, by the advice and consent of their Senate, and the respective ratifications mutually exchanged, shall be binding and obligatory on his Majesty and on the said States, and shall be by them respectively executed and observed with punctuality, and the most sincere regard to good faith.
From the above it appears, that the question now is, shall this Treaty be violated, or not; if it is to be violated, and by a branch too unauthorised to make or confirm Treaties, will it not be rightfully considered as a breach of public faith; and such a one as even savage nations are seldom guilty of, for some time after they agree to them. History, it seems, does not furnish but one solitary case of a Treaty being violated immediately after it was made, and that in a revolutionary period, which possibly might be justifiable when it was doubtful who was to govern—But while the Constitution of the United States stands, no doubt can exist on that ground, therefore cannot be justifiable on that ground, nor so other (it is believed) that is honorable to America, if she wishes to maintain with good faith her public, legal, and solemn acts. If such were her conduct, or is to be, as well might a part of the Union reject a law, as not expedient, lawfully made by the whole—for the President and Senate are the acknowledged authority, even by the rejectors themselves, to make treaties, of course they cannot be the half makers of them—And if the doctrine is true, as held by the rejectors, the Whiskey Boys were right—in old times to comply with the laws made by the People's Agents was right. What think of Congress now?
L. S.
From the New-Hampshire Gazette.
VERSES
Occasioned by reading the answer of the President of the United States, to the House of Representatives, requesting certain papers relative to the treaty with Great Britain. COLUMBIA exult; thy deliverer still reigns! That Hero who freed thee from servitudes chains! He reigns in the heart of each patriot son, And justice, and judgment, establish his throne, No clouds of detraction such glory can screen, Like the Sun in the Heavens, bright, constant serene.
Though they roll in huge volumes, to darken his rays,
They dissolve into air, and are lost in the blaze.
How splendid his glory! how deathless his praise,
Whom virtue's foes hate for pursuing her ways!
To the Man of the People this honor is given,
His foes are the foes of mankind, and of heav'n;
And hence will be seen (spite of each stale device)
The rooted aversion, 'twixt virtue & vice,
While folly can blunder, ambition aspire,
While envy can blacken, or jealousy fire.
Ye miscreants! who now the whole state would
unhinge,
Scarce a year has revolvd, since with bow, fawn,
and cringe,
Ye servilely worshipp'd whom now ye revile
In impudence Randolphs— Icarious in guile;
Who courts the mob's grace is unwise in extreme;
'Tis lighter than vapour, more vain than a dream,
Far nobler incentives have WASHINGTON sway'd,
A conscience approving, a crown that can't fade.
Thou demon Ingratitude! first born of hell!
How durst thou obtrude where the virtues should
dwell!
And you brave Columbians! in one honest breath,
How could you admit so infernal a guest?
To blast with reproaches so sacred a name,
And pollute with her breath those bright laurels of fame?
Oh! cast out the fury, such madness restrain,
And scourge the black monster to hell back again!
Say, did we not hail him, in council and field, Our oracle, champion, bulwark and shield? Sent down like an angel by heav'n's dread fire, To protect, to avenge us, encourage and fire. Like Israel's, our camp was illum'd by his light, By day a thick cloud, a bright pillar by night, Between both the hosts stood this greater than mars, A sun to our legions; a terror to theirs.
Did not (when abandon'd and left by his train, By the States, and by Congress) He singly sustain Columbia's vast weight, by true patriotism fir'd, As Alcides the heav'ns, when strong Atlas grew tir'd?
Like Samson the Danite, beleaguer'd by foes, Unappall'd, undismay'd, victorious he rose, Pluck'd the laurels which Britain had gather'd in vain, And gave us fair freedom, and safety again.
To recount all the plans by his wisdom contriv'd, Or the deeds by his conduct, and valour atchiev'd, Were to number the gems that heav'n's concave adorn,
The sands on the shore, or the dew drops of morn, 'Till success all his labours abundantly crown'd, And the olive succeeded the trumpet's shrill found, Then with glory replete, honor'd, lov'd and admir'd, His sword be resign'd, and in silence retir'd.
Call'd again by his country, from Vernon's sweet shade,
To preside o'er her councils, he cheerful obey'd; In framing our present wise government, thone, The wonder of nations, and boast of our own! Over which both by duty, and interest led, With one voice, the people elected him head. And still heav'n lends him to watch o'er the state, An example of all that is wise, good and great!
His wisdom, unaw'd by intestine jar, More than once has averted the horrors of war. Under his able conduct, we now rest in peace, Manufactures and trade, arts, and science encrease, Crops luxuriant our fields and our pastures enrobe, Our commerce is bounded alone by the globe. While beneath our own fig-tree and vine, we obtain And enjoy all the fruit of our labour and pain.
What madness then, citizens, prompts you to range,
Or to with for such bliss, to uncertain a change? The treaty with Britain can be but pretence, On its side rests the weight of skill, numbers and sense.
Besides, be the treaty or censur'd or prais'd, We made it ourselves when the fabric was rais'd. How dare then our Servants , for faction or gain, Infringe that wise system they've sworn to maintain.
Tho' Genet's hopeful pupils the Treaty deride, Town-meetings reject it, and Adams takes side With Jacobin-clubs, who all order contemn, Tho' who's who can't read it, most sagely condemn; Of you Legislators ! we hop'd better things, Or we ne'er had put trust in the shade of your wings. We'll remember howe'er when we make the next choice,
Ev'ry member who gave for the Papers his voice. And could you expect, by such flimsy pretence, To stir from its center our rock of defence? That numbers would awe him, his steadfastness shake, Or the dread of Impeachment make Washington quake.
You try'd it, and found with confusion of face, The attempt cloath'd your gentle, not him with disgrace.
Superior, undaunted, yet gentle and mild, The Sire of his country, repuls'd you, and smil'd. So the high-tow'ring Andes, majestic, sublime, Capacious, and ample, embracing each clime, Tho' round its broad base, the hoarse torrent may roar, The loud surges dash, and huge cataracts pour; On its sides, as in league, tho' fierce lightning may form, Its strength still derides the bolt, billow, and storm; On its sky-helmed front, not a cloud can be seen, But all is calm sun-shine, mild, pure, and serene?
Philadelphia, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1796.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of very high respectability in Virginia.
"In regard to politics, I can with the utmost confidence declare, that every friend to the peace, happiness and prosperity of our country in this part of the world, are waiting with hope and the greatest anxiety to hear that the Federal Legislature have passed the necessary laws to carry into effect the Treaty with Great Britain; and we look on the late demand of the House of Representatives for papers from our beloved President, as a wanton attack on the rights and privileges of the Executive—and, of course, are well pleased with his refusal. For considering all circumstances, we apprehend the intention was to bring about a rupture between these two branches of government."
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, (Virginia) dated April 20.
"This town has taken the alarm, with respect to the measures Congress are likely to adopt respecting the Treaty. A meeting was called to-day, where it was agreed to forward on a petition to Congress requesting them to furnish the necessary supplies; and also a letter to our Representative, directing him to do every thing in his power to have the Treaty with Great Britain carried into full effect. These papers have been handed about, and I believe very generally signed—they are intended to go on by this night's post."
Extract of a letter from New-York, April 23. "A petition will go from this city on Monday, signed by three or four thousand citizens in favor of the appropriations for the British Treaty. Peter R. Livingston called a meeting in the Fields yesterday, and named about 30 people for a Committee to collect subscriptions for a Petition against it, but he has named many for the Committee who were not present, and who have signed the one in favor of the Treaty. Many of the most respectable people among the Democratic Party have signed it, and it will undoubtedly contain the signatures of more persons that are entitled to vote at an Election, than have ever voted at any Election, on both sides."
* The above petition was this day presented & read in the House of Representatives signed by 3484 persons.
List of Passengers on board the William Penn . Mr. Page, lady and child—Mr. Page, jun. Miss Duglish, Mr. Ogleyby, Mr. Munro, Mr. Mott, Mr. Kent, Mr. Mathey, Mr. Aguilar, Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Whittle and child, Mrs. Molloy, Mr. Redman, Mr. Morris—and 16 others.
The property arrived here from India, Canton, and other parts of the world within a month past, is computed at upwards of twelve millions of dollars. Were the United States at war, it would have cost six millions to have got home the above property.
Yesterday morning at 4 o'clock, a fire was discovered in the granary of a bake-house in Tun alley, which in a short time consumed the building, and extending itself to a number of frame tenements surrounding, the same were also destroyed; the flames having communicated from these to the roofs of the houses in Water-street, belonging to Mr. Coleman, and the estate of the late Mr. Landenberger; and the house occupied by Mr. James M'Gill; very little now remains but the bare walls of those buildings.
The very extensive buildings and stores of Mr. John Wilcocks (which caught fire twice) the ship Mount Vernon , lying contiguous, and other valuable property, being greatly exposed, were saved by the exertions of the citizens.
COMMUNICATIONS.
It is hoped that the present low rate of Premiums for assurance of Goods, Furniture, &c. against fire, may induce a more general attention to this important duty, particularly where goods are obtained on credit, and bankruptcy the consequence of neglect. In the European cities Insurance is made one of the conditions of credit to young beginners with small capitals, and it is considered, by merchants and traders, as much a duty to insure against fire on shore, as against the ordinary risks at sea.
The enemies of the Government say, that War will not be the consequence of the rejection of the Treaty; if they believed their own assertion, we should not hear of opposition. Their writings in the Aurora for more than a year past may be appealed to as proof, that unless they can involve this country in war, their hopes are blasted forever.
THE Subscriber considers himself bound in gratitude to acknowledge the services of his friends and fellow citizens who were active in arresting the progress of the fire on Sunday morning. He is indebted to their exertions altogether for the preservation of his buildings and property on Tun Alley wharf.
April 25.
JOHN WILCOCKS.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. Days. Ship William Penn , Josiah, London 42 Louisa, Cooper, Canton 126 Glasgow, Williams, Dublin 35 Mary Kirkbride, Liverpool 42 Fabius, Corran, do. 45 Brig Olive Branch , Etheridge, do. 53 Minerva, Quandrill, Kingston 47 Nye Prove, Hanfon, Fowey 56 CLEARED. Brig Eliza , Yardley, Hamburg Ann, Sweetser, Charleston Schr. Telegraph , Culver, Norfolk Dick, Wett. Newbern
On Saturday last the ship William Penn , Captain Josiah, arrived here from London. Papers to the 14th March are brought us by this vessel, two days later than we received by the Adriana .
FIAGUE, March 1.
The day of the meeting of the National Convention, so earnestly wished for, has at length arrived; and at the moment this letter is sent off, it will enter on all the functions of the Representative Body of the Sovereignty of our Batavian Republic.—The deputies assembled about eleven in the morning; the hall been filled with spectators from before seven.
Our whole garrison was drawn out, and the national guards received and escorted the deputies to the hall. Towards noon the commission of the States General by which the convention was constituted was opened. A deputation from the new convention accompanied the commission back, after which the States General dissolved themselves. We do not yet know with certainty who will be chosen President of the Convention, but probably citizen Paulus, who was first President of the Assembly of Holland.
On the opening of the National Convention all the ships displayed the National Flag, and every sailor received a pint of wine, a quarter of pound of tobacco, and two pipes.
The laborers in the public works likewise had a holiday with their usual pay.
A new Tree of liberty will likewise be planted. It is now asserted that the fleet of four ships of the line and thirteen frigates, which sailed from the Texel last week, is bound for the East-Indies, and it is expected that they will be joined off Brest or Rochfort by a French squadron.
AMSTERDAM, March 1.
According to private letters from Friesland, the fugitive Representatives, twenty seven in number, have taken with them the provincial chief, and retired into a foreign territory. Among them is the celebrated Joha. This revolution, however, was without bloodshed. The number of the fugitives is reckoned at 400. They consist of the before mentioned Representatives, the citizens who espoused their cause, and the adherents to the old system of government.
AIX-LA-CHAPELLE, February 25.
The French Directory at Paris has declared that the Prussian territories have no right to expect to be exempted from the forced loan; and has ordered the national agent Caselli, to require the central administration between the Meuse and the Rhine to levy it.
WESEL, March 3.
General Jourdan has returned to the French army, and been received with every demonstration of joy. The campaign will therefore probably commence as soon as the weather will permit.
ITALY, February 20.
The French have now 20,000 men before the Genuese fortress Savona, and our curiosity is excited
to know whether they will employ force to obtain possession of a place which is of the utmost importance to them, if they mean to penetrate into Lombardy.
They have requested that only a part of their troops might have possession of the fortress, in conjunction with the Genuese garrison; but this has been refused.
The report that the French had made a landing on the island of Sardinia, is unfounded.
The English fleet has again put to sea from Leghorn, after having been joined by the Neapolitan ship of the line, the Tancrèdi .
LONDON, March 14.
Liverpool.—The magistrates, in consequence of the great scarcity of bread, have prohibited the bakers from making bread of superior quality to what is called the standard wheaten bread—the prohibition to remain in force one month.
The press on the river is now carried on with great vigour, without respect to protections. The merchants have lately engaged a great number of Danes, Swedes, and Portugues sailors, at very large bounties.
The troops who insisted under the banners of General Fatt, on Wednesday last, were very numerous, and well disciplined; having served three campaigns under that hardy and all-subduing officer adjutant-general Want, secretary to Field-Marshal Starvation.
The price of Gold still continues at a destructive rate above gold coin, viz. at 3 1-2 per cent. above it.
DOWNING-STREET, March 11.
The king has been pleased to appoint Robert Liffon, esq. to be his majesty's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States of America.
The king has also been pleased to appoint Edward Thornton, esq. to be his majesty's secretary of legation to the said United States.
PORTSMOUTH, March 13.
The Thunderer , admiral Christian, with the remainder of the West-India fleet, will sail to-morrow.
DEAL, March 12.
Sailed this morning his majesty's ships Powerful , Brunswick , Ranillies , Robust , Russel , and Proserpine , with the Philip , (Russian man of war) under the command of admiral Duncan, to the North Seas. Remains the Circe , admiral Peyton.
LIVERPOOL, March 10.
The Adriana , Dawson, for Baltimore, in going out on Saturday, got upon Pluckington bank, and strained in such a manner that she must unload and come into dock to repair.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, April 23.
The meeting of counter-petitioners yesterday, was very numerous and respectable. The utmost decorum was observed, as usual in this city, to the honor of the citizens—and they evinced, by their unanimity, a detestation of all scoundrelly measures.
A representation and memorial and sundry resolutions were agreed to.
A committee of citizens was appointed by the people to sign the petition in their behalf, it being found impracticable to have it signed by the individuals of so numerous a meeting. The names of the committee we could not obtain. A sub-committee was also appointed to wait on the general committee for their signatures, and to transmit it to Congress with all possible expedition.
Arrived at this Port.
Ship Brothers , Ellison, Cleared. Nantz
Schr. Atlantic , Kilo, West-Indies
Captain Ellison arrived here yesterday, in eight weeks from Nantes, spoke the following vessels on his passage.
April 8, spoke ship Industry , from Liverpool bound to Norfolk, lat. 37, 10, long. 75, 0.
April 11, brig Dove , of Portsmouth, N. H. from Trinidad bound to Boston, lat. 39, 1 1-2, long. 68, 0.
April 19, ship Mary , from Liverpool bound to Philadelphia, out 34 days, lat. 39, 0, long. 74, 0.
BOSTON, April 18.
The re-election of Governor Adams is yet problematical. The decided federalism of the western counties has been a powerful drawback; inasmuch that the vaunted majority of 4000 had dwindled away to 1600!—A few more votes will bring it within the sphere of legislative decision.
SPECIMEN OF ELEGANT PRINTING.
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Hot-Pressed BIBLE,
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It claims patronage as being wholly American—the paper, by far the best ever used here, in printing, is made within a few miles of this city—the types, which are truly beautiful, are also American—and the whole apparatus for hot pressing, has been procured from different parts of the Union: It is also the CHEAPEST HOT-PRESSED BIBLE ever printed in any country. The first number may be inspected at No. 34, Carter's alley; or at No. 98, on the t.
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April 25. 2a&3w.

COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for Young Ladies.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE having removed from Lodge Alley, to the corner of Eleventh and Spruce-streets, for the advantage of a large, convenient House, in a dry, healthy situation; hopes for the continuance of the encouragement she has hitherto so highly experienced; and for which she returns her sincere acknowledgment.
Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE is assisted by Masters of the first ability; and the useful, as well as ornamental branches of education are particularly attended to.
February 8. $2w.3m
Treasury Department;
Revenue Office, March 10th, 1796.
PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, (No. 43, at the corner of Third and Chestnut-streets, Philadelphia) for building in North-Carolina,
 I. A Light-House upon Cape-Hatteras.  II. A Beacon House upon Shell Castle island.  Descriptions of each, and all other particulars, may be seen on application at the offices of any of the Superintendents of Light-Houses, or of the Supervisors of the Revenue, or of the Collectors of the Customs in any of the States; as also at this office. 2aw3m
The annual Election
FOR DIRECTORS and a TREASURER of the Library Company of Philadelphia, will be held at the Library, in Fifth-street, on Monday, the second of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the annual payments.
As there are several shares on which fines are due, the owners of them, or their representatives, are hereby notified, that they will be forfeited, agreeably to the laws of the Company, unless the said arrears are paid off on the said second day of May, or within ten days after.
By order of the Directors, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Secretary. April 9. 3aw.
JAMES M'ALPIN,
TAYLOR,
No. 3 South Fourth Street,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favour.
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 punctual attention to them. OS. 15 2aw
FOR SALE,
A very valuable ESTATE,
Called TWITTENHAM.
SITUATE in the township of Upper Derby, 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, 10 of prime Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two-story Brick House, with 4 rooms on a floor, and Cellars under the whole, with a Pump Well of excellent Water in front; a large frame Barn, Stables, and other convenient buildings; a Smoke-House and fine 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 headwaters 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 neighbourhood, 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 Harman, deceased and offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS Qd. 9. 1795 Surviving Executor.
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL Tracts of Military LANDS, situate in the Cumberland country, on Cumberland river and its waters. Also several valuable Tracts of Land in the State of Kentucky. For further information apply at the Office, at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut-streets. April 15. *cod3t.
Cheap Lands for Sale.
TO BE SOLD,
FOUR tracts of Patented LAND, situate in Randolph county, in the State of Virginia, on the waters of Spring Run, Sugar Creek, Bill's Creek, Monongahela and Whitman's Run, containing seventeen hundred acres. This land was surveyed and patented by virtue of LAND OFFICE Treasury Warrants of the dates of 1788 and 1783. Each tract is well watered and timbered, the land of good quality, and very little but what may be prepared for grass or tillage. The whole will be sold together, or separate, and cash or merchandise taken in payment. The surveys and patents may be seen, and terms of sale known, by applying at No. 205, Arch-street. April 16. *cod3t.
LOST,
IN the city, on the Point Road, the 13th instant, a small GOLD FRENCH WATCH, made at Paris, with a gold chain and two gold seals, one having the initials H. St. G. and a Lion crest—the other a Lion crest only. Whoever finding the same will bring them to No. 111, fourth Front-street, shall receive a generous reward. If offered for sale to any of the Watch-makers in town, they are requested to stop the same. April 13. $
Pennsylvania Hospital.
THE Election will be held at the Hospital pursuant to law, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on the second day of the fifth month next, being the second day of the week, at which time the Contributors are desired to attend to choose out of their number Twelve Managers and a Treasurer to the said Institution for the ensuing year.
By order of a Board of Managers, SAMUEL COATES, Clerk. 4th mo. 5th, 1796. $
New Book Auction,
BOSTON.
JOHN W. FOLSOM respectfully informs the public, and booksellers in particular, he has opened an Auction Office, in a central situation, for that purpose only. Any orders in that line shall be faithfully and punctually executed: and letters, post paid, immediately attended to. Boston, March 23.
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.
Geimancus 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.
December 20th, 1795. d.
Paper Hangings Manufactory
No. 70.
In Chestnut-street, between Second & Third-streets.
W. POYNTELL,
HAS prepared for Spring Sales a very extensive collection, suitable for every part of a House, amongst which are many new and elegant Patterns.
In addition to the extensive Stock of his own manufacture, he has for sale TWELVE THOUSAND PIECES of FRENCH PAPERS, together with Borders, Landscapes, and Chinese Pieces for ornamenting Breast Works and Chimney Boards—a great variety of Panel Papers, and every other article attached to Ornamental Papering.
Orders for any quantity executed at a short notice, and a liberal credit given to wholesale dealers, and for exportation. April 12. tt&s.
This Day is Published and Sold AT BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK STORE, No. 68, High-street,
The Political Censor;
Or, MONTHLY REVIEW
of the most interesting political occurrences relative to
The United States,
For March 1796.
By PETER PORCUPINE.
* * This work will be continued monthly, and the future numbers will be published on the last day of every month.
April 5. 3aw2w.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY JACOB JOHNSON, & CO.
NO. 147, MARKET-STREET,
[Price 11s. 3d.]
THE Flowers of Ancient & Modern History,
IN TWO VOLUMES.
Comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable and interesting Events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious Characters; with a View of the Progress of Society and Manners, Arts and Sciences, from the Creation to the Conclusion of the American War.
By JOHN ADAMS, A. M. March 4. 2aw2w
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
S K E T C H E S
OF THE
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES,
From the peace of 1783, to the termination of the present Session of Congress.
BY MATHEW CAREY.
 1. This work will be comprised in two or three octavo volumes, each about 400 pages.  II. The price to subscribers will be two dollars per volume, handsomely bound.  III. No money will be required till the volumes are delivered.  IV. Should any of the subscribers disapprove of the work when complete, they may decline receiving it.  V. It is expected to be ready for press in the spring of 1797.  VI. As soon after the above time, as one thousand copies are subscribed for, the printing shall commence, and shall be finished as speedily as possible.  VII. Subscriptions received by the Author, No. 118, Market-street, and by the chief Booksellers throughout the United States. 
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE object of the proposed work, is, to present to public view a connected series of the chief events of a period of American history, that does not yield, in importance, to any period of equal length, in the peaceful annals of any country in the world.
Desiring to excite no expectations but such as he shall endeavour to satisfy, the writer is thus early in announcing, that the body and conscience of a regular history, is not to be looked for in this work: neither his talent, nor his avocations allow him to hope for this. His humbler task shall be to sketch out the most prominent features. It shall be his study to collect and arrange the most interesting materials—to smooth the rugged path—for abler hands, who, by such means, will find their labours abridged, and their progress accelerated.
His chief view will be, to give the History of the United States as a confederated Republic. Nevertheless, notice will be taken of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of the individual States, as far as they can be collected. This information shall be classed under separate appendices.
The Author solicits the assistance of such Gentlemen as may be possessed of documents calculated to promote the execution of his plan. They shall be received with due gratitude—carefully preserved—and safely returned. February 9. 1aw1t
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 grinders to run on, and Plaister of Paris ground fine for manure, and
Calcined for Stucco-Work.
He keeps for SALE, At his dwelling No. 215 north Second-street, a little above Vine-street,
Boultng 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. 1awtf.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against JOHN LYONS, deceased, late of Charles County, Maryland, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. ALEXANDER GREER, Executor. Allen's Ferry, Charles county, Maryland, March 14, 1796. 1aw6
JOSEPH COOKE,
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,
The corner of Market and Third-streets, Philadelphia; MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received, per the last arrivals, a complete and general assortment of almost
Every Article in his Line;
Immediately from the manufactures of London, Birmingham, and Sheffield, all of which are of the newest fashion, and will be sold, wholesale and retail, on the lowest terms, and the Notes of Mr. Robert Morris, and Mr. John Nicholson received in payment at their current value. March 5. 1awtf
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  A magnificent dwelling-house, } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 cash prize of 10,000   2 do. 5,000 each, are, 10,000   10 do. 1,000 10,000   20 do. 500 10,000   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 20 20,000   15,000 do. 10 1> 150,000 
16,739 Prizes.
33,261 Blanks.
50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE:
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
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 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. 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.
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 safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
* * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore or Gideon Denison, Savannah, of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's ferry.
Bar-Iron Manufactory.
TO BE SOLD,
On reasonable terms and convenient payments, a new
FOUR FIRE FORGE,
Advantageously situated on the river Walkill, in the county of Suffolk, and state of New-Jersey, and distant one mile and a half from Sharp's Furnace; the Forge lot contains twenty-eight acres of land, on which are four good houses for the workmen, with lots adjoining for gardens, two large coal-houses, a black-smith's and carpenter's shop, and also a commodious dwelling-house, with a good cellar and garden, for a manager, and a Store adjoining of twenty feet square. The buildings are new, and the works in good repair, and now in full business, and fully supplied with stock and the necessary workmen; wood-land for coaling, sufficient to afford a never failing supply and lying convenient, will be sold with the Forge, or wood supplied on contract by the cord, as may best suit the purchaser. If desired, a FARM adjoining the Forge, of 150 or 200 arable and meadow land, with a good orchard, and convenient buildings, will be sold to accommodate the Forge: And also, a four horse team, coal and other wagons, and implements of every kind to carry on the works. If not before disposed of by private contract (which may be known by the continuance of this advertisement) the Forge, Forge-lot and buildings thereon, together with 1500 cords of wood, will be exposed to sale at PUBLIC VENDUE, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 31st day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place the conditions will be made known, and attendance given, by the proprietors.
ROBERT OGDEN, ELIAS OGDEN. *cod3d.m.
SPARTA, April 9, 1796.
N. B. The partnership of Robert and Elias Ogden, will then be dissolved.
TO BE SOLD,
A Three-story brick House, No. 80, N. Second street. The lot is about 21 feet front, and 288 feet deep, to Bread-street, or Moravian Alley. It has long been one of the best stands for business.
2d. A frame Dwelling-House, No. 260, South Front-street, with a Bake-House, the Lot is about 17 feet front, by 130 feet in depth.
3d. A handsome Lot of 25 feet by 200 feet deep, extending from Third street to George-street; it is the 3d Lot below South-street: on George-street there is a two story brick tenement, a frame ditto adjoining, with a good bake oven.
Likewise a LARGE MEADOW FARM, situate on the River Delaware, at a convenient distance from Philadelphia Market—the Meadow is of the best quality, and in good bank. There are commodious buildings, with a good proportion of arable and woodland, and Cedar Swamp. For terms apply to JOHN LITTLE, No. 40 North Sixth-street. dtf
March 24th, 1796.
FOR SALE,
A NEAT two story frame building, situate in Fifth-street, continued in Southwark, which Lets at 30l. per annum, subject to a ground rent of 110s.
An elegant Brown Gelding, 14 1-2 hands high, goes well in a chair or under the saddle.—An handsome riding Chair and Coach, with harness complete.
Three tracts of Land, situate contiguous to each other, containing about 773 acres, in Northumberland county, near the town of Northumberland. Sundry tracts of Land in Bedford county, being about 2,200 acres, part near the waters of Conyngham, and adjoining Lands of Daniel Tyson. Also, one other tract in Westmoreland county, adjoining lands of William Sitgreaves, on Clearfield creek. For terms apply to SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1796. oodtf
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 crane neck and perch Carriages, such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, and Coachmen; also, Chairs, Kittereens, Gigs, Sulkeys; and all kinds of Harness, with plated or brass mounting. He hath a good supply of the best materials, and a flock of the best fashioned wood.
Orders from any part of the United States will be duly attended to with the greatest punctuality and dispatch.
His long experience in business, his care in the execution of his work, and an unremitted attention to the desires of his employers, he flatters himself will prove sufficient 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 sailing top.
All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Carriages taken in to stand by the month or year.
Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21. 1, 1, & 3m. 2awdo
FOR SALE,
SALISBURY,
A Large and well improved Farm containing 2749 acres of level fertile land, remarkably well adapted to the growth of grass, and every kind of grain; there are now 100 acres of timothy meadow on it, from which 150 tons of hay were made the last year; 300 acres may at a moderate expence be made into meadow equal to that already made, and one half thereof watered. There is on the premises a commodious two story dwelling house, well finished, with eleven rooms and a passage, eight of the rooms have fire places, a piazza in front, 30 feet in length, and 8 feet wide, a well of good water in the yard; a large and convenient barn shed all round, that affords stabling sufficient for 70 or 80 head of cattle; also well constructed stables sufficient for 30 horses, with every other necessary out buildings; between 4 and 500 young apple trees of well chosen grafted fruit, just beginning to bear, about 3000 bearing peach trees, and sundry other kinds of fruit trees; about one third of this land is cleared and under good fence, the remainder is in wood, the pasture lands are well taken with red clover and other valuable grass; this Farm is well watered, having several good springs, and two streams running through different parts, on one of them is a grist and saw mill, also a well fixed distillery; there are also on the premises a tan yard in good order, the neighbourhood in which it is, will afford that business to be carried on to great extent, on the tan yard lot there is a comfortable two story dwelling house, bark house, curriers shop, &c. &c. Should any one disposed to buy this property, also wish to buy negroes, I can accommodate them with twenty valuable field negroes, who are well acquainted with all kinds of work, necessary on a farm, the purchaser may also be supplied with horses, black cattle, sheep, hogs, and with every necessary utensil for a large farm. Salisbury is situated in a very healthy part of the country