Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-05-04 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1140.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1796.
VOLUME IX.
For LIVERPOOL.  THE SHIP SUSAN. Philip Askin, Master. BURTHEN 246 tons, is fast with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to  Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 49, Dock-Street. Who have removed per last Ship. A general assortment of Goods, Were in the Short Pipes in Boxes, three water each. An assortment of S. & M. Goods. Together with an assortment of  DRY GOODS. suited to the Season—as usual. 4th Mo. 1th, 1796. saw4w
For SALE, or CHARTER,  THE BRIG PEACE. Captain SALTER. 2500 barrels—4 Hanch good vessel, about five years old—ready to receive a cargo. Apply to  Peter Blight, codaw. April 30.
For SALE, or CHARTER,  THE SNOW BOSTON, BURTHEN about 2000 Bbls. of flour—she may be sent to sea at a small expence, her fails and rigging being in very good order—apply to  James Campbell, or  George Latimer. April 29.
Wanted, An American vessel, of about two hundred and fifty tons, to be sent to France as a Flag of Truce. Proposals will be received every day by the Consul of the French Republic, at his office North Eighth street, No. 8, from 12 to 3 o'clock. April 26. *6t
For LONDON, The fine new copper-bottomed Ship  Mount Vernon, BURTHEN about 412 tons, will be ready to receive her cargo on Monday next, and will sail on or before the 10th of May next, great part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-Street.  Willings and Francis. April 27.
For HAMBURGH, The Brigantine  Den Nye Frøve,  PETER HANSEN Master; A fine stout vessel. Will be ready to take in her cargo on the 1st of May. For freight or passage apply to  Ross & Simson. April 25. dif.
For NEW ORLEANS, The fast sailing, fine new brig  Richard and James. WILL sail in ten days. She has remark- able fine accommodations, for passage only. Apply to  Richard & James Potter, Front-street. April 18.
For CHARTER,  THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, Jacob De Hart, Master, Burthen about 3000 barrels. Apply to  Yesse & Robert Waln. April 19.
For LONDON,  THE SHIP ATLANTIC, SILAS SWAIN, Commander, WILL sail on or about the 1th of May. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board as Walnut-street wharf, or to  PHILIP NICKLIN & CO. April 13.
FOR SALE, The Copper Bottomed Ship  LADY LOUISA, WITH all her materials, as she came from sea. Like- wise to be disposed of. A number of CANNON and SMALL ARMS, on board said vessel. For terms apply to  Parker & Wharton, May 2.
For BRISTOL,  THE NEW SHIP PHILADELPHIA, THOMAS 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 assort- ed, from 18 by 12 inches, to 9 inches by 7 1/2; 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 CASSIMERE. And a few Pipes of OLD MADEIRA WINE. saw 2w
Furs and Skins.  RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, HAVE FOR SALE A prime selection of the uncommon articles Beaver Skins Otter Skins Mink Skins Badger Skins Bear Raccoon Wolf Tiger Ox hides Leopard Liberator. Three thousand wt. of superior New-Orleans Indigo. Twenty tiers of Rice, and A quantity of excellent Hogwood, which they will sell on good terms. March 17.
John Miller, jun. & Co. NO. 8, CHESTNUT-STREET, Have just imported in the Hainburgh Packet, A general assortment of Spring Goods, To which they expect large additions by the next arriv- als from London and Liverpool. They have also in Hand, received from France, by the box, assorted, 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, From an board the Brig Abigail, from Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in Crates; and A quantity of COAL; FOR SALE,  Thomas & John Kettland. April 20.
FOR SALE, MALAGA WINE, in quarter Casks; RAISINS, in Kgs; and NEW RICE, in whole and half Tiers.  Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 5, S. Water-street. 4th Month, 20th. $3w.
For Sale, A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut street, between Front and Second Streets, in which Messrs. 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.
Robert Smith & Co. No. 38, fourth Front-street, Have received by the late arrivals from London and Li- verpool, A general assortment of Goods, Suitable for the Season. And by the Vessels that are daily expected they will re- ceive a farther supply, which they will dispose of on rea- sonable terms for Cash, or on a short credit. They have also received a quantity of  NUTMEGS & MACE. April 8.
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.
Landing, At Russell's wharf, the CARGO of the Ship Lady Louisa, James Cooper, master, from China, and the Cape of Good Hope, CONSISTING OF SUGAR, in Chcks and Bags; WINES, in Butts and half Butts of superior qua- lity; A small quantity of BRANDY; And a few Red HANDKERCHIEFS. FOR SALE BY  Parker & Wharton, No. 109, South Water-street. April 26.
Genteel Boarding & Lodging to be had at No. 45, in Vine-Street, the 2d door west of Second-Street, on the North side. April 28.
TO BE SOLD, 1th. A Three-story brick House, No. 80, N. Second street. The lot is about 21 feet front, and 238 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 45 feet by 200 feet deep, ex- tending 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 Phila- delphia 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. March 24th, 1796.
To be Sold, THAT handsome and convenient Three-story BRICK HOUSE, situate in Fifth street, between Market and Arch streets, No. 42, North, at present occupied by Mr. Garret Courtinger. For terms apply to  John Shields, No. 22 Chestnut street. Who is now opening, A general assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season—and for sale for cash or a short credit. N. B. If the House is not sold by the 10th instant, it will then be rented. May 2. $14th
Canal Lottery Tickets, For Sale, warranted winners, 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 im- mediately. After the first day's drawing, which will be announced in one of the Philadelphia papers, tickets will be expected with 2000 Dollars. A correct Numerical List will be opened at the above Office, where all transactions relating to the line of a Bro- ken, are promptly and faithfully executed. THOMAS NOBLE.
March 2. N. B. Approved Notes securing payment, either in money, or in the prices of this Lottery, and payable in ten days after completion of the drawing, will be receiv- ed for any number above fifty tickets.
Just Arrived, in the Snow Boston, James Kirkpatrick, master from Li- verpool. 5000 Bushels SALT; 100 Crates QUEENS WARE; and An Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY; FOR SALE On board, at Pine-street wharf. Apply to  James Campbell, or  George Latimer. April 29.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED, on the night of Thursday last, the 17th inst. Boston MURRAY, a black intended for- want 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 stuff-colored round jacket, with a Manchester vest under it; a pair of fustian trousers, and under them a light mixed cloth pair of breeches. Whoever apprehends the said runaway, and returns him, or confines him in any jail in Penn- sylvania or Jersey, so that I recover him shall receive the above reward, together with reasonable charges. MOORE WHARTON, No. 109, Spruce-street. Feb. 11.
MADEIRA, SHERRY and PORT For Sale by  EDWARD STOW, jun. No. 4, South Water-street. Dec. 12.
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.
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, Bos- ton, Baltimore, together with those of the principal com- mercial 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 pre- serve that patronage with which he has been so distinguis- hingly honored. Philadelphia, April 19.
COFFEE. 102 Hogsheads, } 10 Tiers, } PRIME COFFEE, 30 Barrels, } 217 Bags, } Imported in the brig Richard and James from Jeremie, and for sale by  Richard & James Potter. April 11.
Nankeens. TO be sold cheap, a large Quantity of NANKEENS subject to the benefit of the Drawback, at the Store of the subscriber, No. 45 North Front street.  Joseph Sanborn. May 3. eozw
SNOWDEN & M'CORKLE, RESPECTFULLY inform the Public, that they have opened their PRINTING-OFFICE, at No. 47 North Fourth, near Race street; where they execute all kinds of PRINTING, with accuracy and dispatch. An Apprentice wanted. May 3. $314w3
On Saturday morning, the 7th instant, WILL be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, at No. 155 Chestnut, between Fourth and Fifth streets, a va- riety of valuable Household Furniture, consisting of elegant Mahogany Chairs, Sofas, Tables, Bedsteads, Ward- robe, &c. Also Dressing Glasses, table sets of China, Delf, and Glass Ware; an excellent Harpsichord, and sundry other articles. The Sale to begin precisely at 10 o'clock.  Wm. Shannon, Auctioneer. May 3.
SALES OF HAT.
ON Wednesday next, the 4th May, precisely at 12 o'clock, at Mr. Michael Kirt's Tavern, in Mar- ket Street, between Second and Third Streets, the Sign of the Indian Kings. Will be sold by Auction About 100 Tons of the best
Iron Mow—about 2 1/2 miles from the City to be sold in Lots to suit the purchaser. A produced as a sample at the place and time.  Wm. Shannon, Auctioneer. May 2.
Washington Canal Lottery.
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 Pot- omac to the Eastern Branch Harbours. The following is the SCHEME of No. 1.    Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 5,000   Tickets, each 5,000 25,000   6 ditto 1,000 6,000   10 ditto 500 5,000   20 ditto 250 5,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   3750 ditto 13 48,750   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250   5850 Prizes, 175,500   176,500 Blanks, not two to a prize.   17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, $ 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities re- quired by the aforesaid act for the punctilious 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 DELOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11.
FOR SALE, A very valuable Estate, Called TWITTYHAM. SITUATE in the township of Upper Darby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and 1/2 a mile from the new Western road containing 280 acres of excellent Land, 25 of which are good timbered Meadow, 90 of which are Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good dwelling Brick House, with a room on a floor, and Cellar under the same, with a Pump Well of ex- cellent Water in front; a large Barn, Barns, Stables, and other convenient buildings, a Smoke-House and Stone Spring House; two good Apple Orchards, and one of Peaches. The Field are all in Clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of Water in each of them, which renders it particularly convenient for Grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the nearness of the Land, the good neighbourhood, and the proximity to the city, it is very suitable for a Gentleman's Country Seat. The Foregoing is part of the Estate of Jacob Hartran, deceased, and offered for sale by  MORDECAI LEWIS Solicitor Executor. Oct. 9. 1795.
FOR SALE, A Few Casks of First Quality  INDIGO. Enquire at No. 71, South Water street. May 2.
NOTICE. THE President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, having determined to supply the city of Philadelphia with water, early in the year 1799, Proposals will be received in writing until the first day of June next, from any person or persons disposed to contract for the casting and delivery of Iron Pipes necessary for the above purpose. By the Board.  WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, Secy. March 21.
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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 pres- ent Session of Congress. BY MATHEW CAREY. CONDITIONS. I. 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 vo- lume, handsomely bound. III. No money will be required till the volumes are de- livered. 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 through- out 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 im- portance, 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 announce- ing, that the body and constitution of a regular history, is not to be looked for in this work. Neither his tale, as nor his expectations allow him to hope for this. His num- bler task shall be to sketch out the most prominent fea- tures. 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 la- bours abridged, and their progress accelerated. His chief view will be, to give the History of the Unit- ed States as a confederated Republic. Nevertheless, no- tice 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 sepa- rate appendixes. 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 faithfully attended. February 9. 1796.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Debate on Mr. Livingston's resolution continued.
Thursday, March 17.
[Mr. Tracy's Speech Concluded.]
The remarks of the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. Giles) that he, and those who advocated the same opinions, by constant association and thinking on one side only, had become like pulpit reasoners, inattentive to the weight and force of what might be said in opposition, might be just in application to some of the gentlemen on the other side.
In that country, the immediate representatives of the people, had been for a long time obtaining privileges from an hereditary executive and nobles, which by them had been usurped.
He had often heard before he came into the government and since, that we had a Constitution, giving portions of power, exactly defined, and that if we thought it might even become beneficial to the people, to take a constructive latitude, in the exercise of power, yet to step out of the written, and defined limits given us, would be improper in the extreme.
He said it had been asserted, that a writer under the signature of Publius, in a series of papers called the Federalist, had been quoted as favoring this doctrine of associating the House of Representatives in the formation of treaties.
But gentlemen had said, if this extensive right must be abandoned, yet a constitutional check remains with the House of Representatives, to defeat all treaties, which may require appropriations of money to carry them into effect.
Gentlemen had exclaimed with some warmth, "are we to be machines perfectly at command of President and Senate?—and are appropriations to be made, without exercising any discretion."
He considered this House in all legislative acts to possess a full and unlimited discretion, with some few exceptions, which he would point out. A bill comes under the consideration of this House, to establish trading houses with the Indian tribes.
Would it be called a correct idea, to assert, that a man was possessed of full and complete discretion to embrace truth or falsehood, after both were distinctly held up to his view?
Mr. Tracy said he would not detain the committee any longer than to hint at what was said of a sentence in page 133, of the Federalist.
Mr. S. Smith said, that at the present stage of the discussion, little was left but gleanings, and to bear testimony against a doctrine that appeared to him big with consequences fatal to the true interests of this country.
He said the resolution requested certain papers to be laid before the house. What had been the custom of the house heretofore? Invariably to ask for all and every paper that might lead to information.
A gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Buck) repeated by another from South Carolina (Mr. Smith) said that to vote for this resolution would be treason
against the laws and constitution. Why this harsh language? Did it lead to a discovery of truth?
A gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Smith) had said that none of the various town meetings relative to the treaty, had asked for papers; the various legislatures who had judged of the treaty had they requested papers?
From the papers Mr. Smith said, gentlemen had taken a ground that appeared alarming, viz.
"That the President and two thirds of the Senate may by the aid of a treaty, do any thing and every thing not morally impossible (provided they do not infringe on the constitution) and that the immediate representatives forming this house, have only to be informed thereof, and to obey."
Let us pause, said he, for a moment and ask was this possible? Could this be the fair construction of our so much boasted constitution?
In the 8th section of the 1st article of the constitution, Congress have power to lay duties, &c. &c. but all duties shall be uniform throughout the United States;
Can regulate trade with foreign nations; Can establish an uniform rule of naturalization. Congress then, although they have the power to lay taxes and duties, and to make laws of naturalization, are bound to make them uniform; and in another article are prevented from giving a preference by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another.
Again, he said, the treaty-making power, as contended for, may prevent the exportation of rice, tobacco, fish, or any other article, and that House must not interfere, must not enquire.
Again, he said, the treaty making power as contended for, may prevent the export of rice, tobacco, fish, or any other article, and that house must not interfere, must not enquire.
and the President had ratified it, that house, it was contended, must have passed the laws. It would have had no option.
Again, Mr. Smith said, Congress passed a law (in his opinion a wise law) granting a bounty on the fishing navigation, by restrictions on foreign bottoms. Suppose a power jealous of our rapid increase of navigation, should by a treaty repeal those laws—would this house have no right to enquire the reason why?
He then asked, what could stop the treaty power thus construed? He trusted that house would, and as he was happy that the subject was brought forward under the presidency of the greatest man on earth, because a doctrine established whilst he was at the helm of the nation, would carry no much weight with it, that it would probably never be again disputed.
But, said he, are those papers secret? No: They are known to thirty Senators, their secretary and his clerks, to all the officers of government, and to those of the members of this house who chose to read them.
A gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Sedgwick) had applied his arguments to three points. 1st, That the doctrine of that house having any check or controul over treaties entered into, by the President and Senate was new, never before heard of, and never mentioned in the different conventions which adopted the constitution.
On the second point, no person would deny the good qualities of the Senate, but without any dispartagement to the Senators from Massachusetts, he should be at no loss to find two gentlemen from the same state of equal abilities, and of patriotism as well tried, as those gentlemen, and he presumed the gentleman would not disagree with him, when he was informed that he would probably fix his eye on him as one.
The third point was a very serious charge indeed, no less than that the opposition made, was not to the instrument, but because it was made with Britain; and the gentleman asks why a similar opposition had never been made to the treaty with France?
But it was with pleasure he had seen that no reflection, no insinuation, no threats had been uttered by any gentleman on that side of the question which he had espoused.
Mr. Smith then stated that he did not mean, and he hoped he should not be understood to preclude himself from voting to carry the treaty into effect. He held himself open to conviction on that subject, if he should find that the same was expedient, (whatever might be his opinion at present on the instrument, and in truth he did not think it good), yet he would keep himself at full liberty to act as he might think most to the interest of this country, when that subject should come before the house.

Tuesday, May 3. Petitions, praying that provision may be made for carrying the British treaty into effect, were presented by messrs. Goodhue, VanCortlandt, Cloyd, Isaac Smith, Harrison, Malbone and Crabb. The bill making appropriations towards defraying the expenses of carrying into effect the treaty lately concluded between the United States and Great Britain, was read a third time, the blanks filled up, and passed.
The blank for the sum of money to be appropriated for carrying the act into effect, was filled up with 80,808 dollars; that for payment of each of the commissioners in London, with 6,667 dollars and 50 cents, and for those residing in the U. States, with 4,445 dollars each.
Before the vote was taken upon the passing of the bill, Mr. Findley apologized for his absence when the questions were taken on Saturday; had he been in the House, he said he should certainly have voted for the amendment proposed, giving the reasons which induced the House to vote for carrying the treaty into effect; and with that modification for the treaty; but that, without that modification, he should have voted against the treaty. Mr. Findley declared his intention of now voting against the passing of the bill; but as it was owing to himself that he was not in the House when the yeas and nays were last called, he should not now call for the yeas and nays. Mr. Findley added the reasons which influenced his vote, which will appear in their course.
Mr. Jackson said he had yesterday declared his intention of calling for the yeas and nays upon the passing of the bill; but, as it had since occurred to him, that it might be thought this would be carrying opposition too far, he would decline persisting in his intention. The yeas and nays were, therefore, not taken.
Mr. Madison, chairman of the committee appointed to enquire into the number of lots of land, and the quantity of acres, reserved for the future disposition of Congress, in the sales made to the Ohio Company and others, made a report, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. New, chairman of the committee of enrolment, reported the bill for making further provision relative to revenue cutters, as duly enrolled, which was accordingly signed by the speaker.
The bill providing for relief to the owners of stills, in certain cases, was read a third time, and passed.
Mr. S. Smith, chairman of the committee to whom was referred the amendments of the Senate to the bill for providing relief and protection to American seamen, reported, that the committee were of opinion that the House should disagree to the amendments, and appoint a committee of conference with the Senate. The House took up the report, agreed to it, and a committee of conference was appointed.
A petition was presented and read from John Nicholson of Philadelphia, praying that an additional duty should be laid on certain kinds of glass imported into the United States.
Mr. Thatcher moved that the committee of the whole to whom was referred the report of a select committee respecting Post-Offices and Post-Roads might be discharged, on the ground, that more time might be given to ascertain whether certain proposed alterations in the roads would be advantageous or not.—This motion was negatived, and the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the consideration of the report, and after making some progress therein, the committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
A bill relative to the making of a road from Wiscasset in Maine, to Savannah in Georgia; and a bill for compensating Jonathan Hastings, were read.
Mr. W. Smith, chairman of the committee of ways and means, reported the bill as amended in consequence of the enquiry made of the directors of the bank for the payment of the debt due to the bank of the United States, together with a report respecting that enquiry, which was read, a second time and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Buck obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session, and Mr. Livingston (by request of Mr. Blount) till Monday next.
Adjourned.
Philadelphia,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1796.
A letter by this day's mail from New-York contains a report that the Truce between the French and Austrians is extended beyond the term first agreed on.
Yesterday Don Joseph Ignatius de Viar, his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, was received and acknowledged by the President of the United States as Chargé d'affaires from Spain, in lieu of Don Joseph de Jaudennes.
Died suddenly, on Friday evening last, of an apoplexy, Mrs. Isabella McCauley, aged 80 years, and on the Sunday afternoon following, her remains were interred in the old burial ground belonging to the 1st Presbyterian church in this city, of which she was a member upwards of 40 years.
COMMUNICATION.
The Hollow Ware Company at the late blast, melted down their furnace—a few articles that were saved in the confusion, have been offered for sale, but the ware is all cracked, and will fetch no price. The Company is not however dissolved, and at present they keep up a show at the old Warehouse—but excepting two or three articles, intended for the minority, but altered to suit a late change, the stock at present consists entirely of borrowed ware, manufactured by a few itinerant foreign forgers, who work at the branch forges in Boston, or New-York.—An attempt has been lately made by one of these itinerants to smuggle their wares into Baltimore; but the good people there, appear to be on their guard, and it is shrewdly suspected that the goods have been carried to a bad market.
Mr. Burke's celebrated Letter to the Duke of Bedford, is in the Press, and will be published in a few days.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
  ARRIVED. DAYS.    Brig Anthony, Davis, Antigua 20  Farmer, Goodall, Jeremie 33  Surprize, Chasby, Savannah 12  Schr. Farnham, Tice, Charleston 13  Two Friends, Davis, Havanna 19  Maria, Brown, Fort Dauphin 16    The brigs Molly and Rebecca, belonging to this port, are safe arrived at Bourdeaux.  The Ship Hannibal, Cloufer, from Lisbon, was seen yesterday aground on the Flats near Reedy Point.  Capt. Davis left at Havana—Brig Flora, Stephens of Phila. just arrived in 16 days from New York.  Brig Sally, Collins, of ditto, to sail in a few days.  April 14. 10 leagues from Havanna, spoke brig Sally, Hayes, from Philadelphia, bound there.  Capt. Brown left at Fort Dauphin—Brig Eliza, Thornton, Phila. to Leogan. Neutrality, Rockwell, do. to Port au Prince. Sloop Mercury, Pike, do. to Havanna. Good Intent, Dennis, to Rhode Island. Sloop Harriet, Sprague, to Boston. A Schooner to Newbury Port. Brig Abner, Whittlesey, to do. and brig Enterprise, to New York.
STOCKS.
  Six per Cent. 17 3/4 to 6 3/4 int.  Three per Cent. 10 3/4 5 off  Deferred Six per Cent. 13 3/8 to 7  5 1/2 per Cent. 16 3/8  4 3/4 per Cent. 14 3/8  United States, 25 pr. cent.  Pennsylvania, 27  North America, 48 to 50  Insurance Comp. North-America, 15 dollars  Pennsylvania, 12 per ct.  EXCHANGE, at 60 days, 160  
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, May 3.
BRITISH MINISTER.
Last evening arrived at this port, in the Assistance of 50 guns, Capt. Mowatt, his Excellency ROBERT LISTON, Esq. Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of Great Britain, to the United States.
Mr. Liston was some time since minister at Constantinople; had but lately returned to England when he was appointed to this country. He was married about a fortnight before his departure, and is accompanied by his lady. We are informed he intends landing this morning.
By a gentleman who came passenger in the Assistance, we were obligingly favored with English papers to the 21st of March, extracts from which, will be given to morrow.
LAZARETTO
IN THE BAY OF NEW-YORK.
During the last sessions of the legislature, provision was made for the more effectual prevention of infectious distempers from abroad. An Infirmary is to be erected on one of the islands in the harbor, for the reception of sick mariners and passengers; and a store built for the keeping of such cloathing and goods as may be suspected of containing contagion within them. The governor is engaged in making arrangements for carrying the law into effect, and has written to the medical society for their opinion and advice on the subject. Their committee (consisting of Messrs. Mitchell, Bard, and Charlton) have returned an answer, from which the following directions which are in some measure applicable to private dwellings, are extracted:
That no cellar, for containing the household stores and provisions, be dug beneath the house where the sick lie.
That all cooking, and the preparation of all food and drinks, be carried on in a place or building separated by some distance from the Infirmary.
That all washing of bedding and cloathing be done in a distinct house or apartment, so that the wash house have no connection with the kitchen and infirmary.
That the centre building be two stories high, for the greater security and more comfortable accommodation of the apothecary, steward, and their assistants.
That the building be erected upon pillars or arches, and not closely underpined with stone and mortar, that there may be no accumulation of contagion below the floors.
That the Lazaretto be erected as near as convenient to the shore, not only to save trouble in the conveyance of persons and goods, but for the advantage of pure tide water for the purification of both.
That particular regard be paid to having fair spring water as handy as possible, for the general use of the house, or, if that cannot be procured,
That, in digging a well, the opening in the earth to be made at such a distance as not to endanger the wholesomeness of the water by its nearness to the source of infection.
That rain water be not employed in washing the house or its furniture, or the persons cloathing, or bedding of the sick, unless in cases of unavoidable necessity.
That, as vegetation is the great instrument by which, in the economy of nature, contagion is destroyed, early attention be paid to the planting of trees and shrubs round about the place where the buildings are to be constructed.
They express their regret that the means for carrying this salutary institution into full effect are so scanty—but observe, their regret is considerably alleviated by considering, that, as the materials of houses absorb and retain infectious matter, durable and permanent edifices of this kind do almost always, under common management, become the nests or nurseries of that contagion they were intended to prevent or extinguish. Slight and temporary buildings, therefore, erected with moderate expense, and which before they become thoroughly foul may be torn down or consumed by fire every few years, though not ornamented and showy, are perhaps better calculated to guard our city from pestilential attacks from abroad, and at a smaller charge than would be incurred by building and supporting a grand magnificent Lazaretto.
HARTFORD, (Con.) May 2.
We are informed by a gentleman from the upper part of the County of Hampshire, that a regi-
mental review was held, (if we are not mistaken) at Conway. As the people were informed that some communications, of a political nature, were to be made to them, upon the parade, a very general attendance was observed, of all ages from sixteen years to sixty. The communications were read to them while under arms, and they were then called upon to express their sentiments, which was done without any hesitation. The unanimous voice of people present was, that before they would submit to a prostration of the constitution, by the present majority in the house of representatives, they would march to Philadelphia, uphold the constitution and the President; and cause the treaty with Great Britain to be carried into effect.
CHARLESTON, April 20. Yesterday arrived ship Carolina, Luther, Baltimore, 15 days; Schooner Gideon, Harris, Baltimore, 22 days; Schooner Concord, Mitchell, Alexandria, 15 days; Schooner Kitty, Walker, Frederickburg, 8 days; Sloop Lark, Burrows, Philadelphia, 10 days; ship Providencia, Goethard, Altona, 134 days.
Extract from the Log Book of the ship Henricus IV. Capt. Ekfells, from Ferrol.
"The ship Hope of Newburyport, William Long, master, bound from Savannah to Cowes, put into Ferrol in distress, the 5th of February; all hands being nearly worn out with the fatigue of pumping. Coming out of Savannah, they struck on the north breakers; the second day after being at sea, sprung a leak in a strong gale of wind. Part of her cargo thrown overboard. They were unloading at Ferrol in order to repair the ship and proceed to England."
On the 15th of March, in lat. 23, 51, long. from London 48, 23, spoke the French privateer Brutus, all well.
On the 25th of the same month, spoke the Resolution, of 74 guns, admiral Murray, with two frigates and a sloop of war, from Halifax, supposed bound to the West-Indies."
From the Western Star.
Mr. Andrews, The other day I heard one of my neighbours reading a sketch in a Hartford paper as how Congress was going to turn Barbary, and undertake to regulate the wearing of Wigs in America.—Well! thinks I, as I jogged along home, it is little enough that I know about politics; but when I gave my vote for a member of Congress, I supposed it was for something else than to sit there four or five months in the year, at six Dollars a day, to throw stumbling blocks in the way of our beloved President, and to argue and wrangle about papers and periwigs.
I have heard much talk of a Federal Constitution , as being a mighty fine thing, and the grand bull-works, (as they call it,) of American Liberty. Now I conceived that this Constitution had so chalked out matters, that our President, our Senate, and our House of Representatives, would each know its own ground, and jog on in its own track, and so be employed in something useful and profitable for their money, d'ye see; and not be hunching and elbowing one another by the way—That was what I thought.
If I employ one man, at four shillings and six pence a day, to mow my grass, and another, at three shillings, to follow the plough, I do not expect that the Plough-man will leave his furrows, every now and then, to be dabling with the scythe; or the Mower quit his swathe to teach the other how to drive his team; much less that either of them should play truant, and run a hunting after Bird's nests; and all this at my cost.
Now my notion is, that if "Gentlemen" must be playing off their Brilliant , and shewing their ingenuity and smartness, about Treaties, Papers and Periwigs , I say, let them put their hands in their pockets, and pay themselves.—Should I take it into my noddle to amuse myself, for want of other game, to shoot my neighbour's fowls, methinks I should hardly have a face to demand pay from him for my time, much less for the powder and shot I had expended. If I did, I suppose he would think it a little hard to find game, and pay for catching it. Yours to serve, HUMPHREY HOBSON.
St. JOHN'S (ANTIGUA) March 29. The mail boat with the second December and first and second January mails arrived here yesterday, by which we learn the arrival at Barbadoes of Gen. Abercrombie in the Arethusa frigate.
It appears, that admiral Christian has been suspended in the command of the outward bound fleet; by that brave officer admiral Cornwallis. Brigadier Gen. M'Kenzie and 1500 men are gone to reinforce Grenada.
April 4. We are informed that his majesty's ship Glory , late Admiral Christian's flag ship, in the gale of wind which forced her to return to port, shipped about 300 tons of water, which nearly water logged her, and with very great difficulty she was floated into port.
The whole of the Cork fleet consisting of about 130 sail arrived at Barbadoes on Friday last—and it is said that there are now 20,000 troops in that Island; 13 ships of war were at anchor; there when Capt. Barnes came away the whole of the London fleet has also arrived at Barbadoes, with two of admiral Cornwallis's squadron, and the ships for this Island may be expected to-day or to-morrow.
Gen. Leigh in his majesty's ship Hebe , was to have failed on Saturday last, from Barbadoes for St. Kitts.
The French have been defeated in St. Vincent and Grenada, and in the former Island they have driven the enemy into the Carib country.
A French ship carrying 26 guns, called the Favourite , has been taken by his majesty's ship Canada , Capt. Bowen, after a chase of 48 hours. Two English transports which had been taken by the Favourite , with about 80 soldiers on board each, have been recaptured by the Canada .
Just as this paper was going to press, we received the pleasing intelligence, that the whole of the Island of Grenada (one post only excepted) was in possession of the British, and it was hourly expected that that post would surrender, as all supplies were cut off. The above we have received from the most undoubted authority.
NEW THEATRE.
Mrs. Warrell's Night. On WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 4, Will be presented, A celebrated COMEDY, in 3 acts, (not performed this Season) called
Know your own Mind.
[Written by Arthur Murphy, Esq.] Millamour, Mr. Moreton Sir John Millamour, Mr. Warrell Sir Harry Lovewit, Mr. Francis Mayvil, Mr. Green Charles, Mr. Warrell, jun. Bygrave, Mr. B. Daffy, Mr. M. Captain Bygrave, Mr. B. Lady Jane, Mrs. May Mrs. Bromley, Mrs. She Miss Neville, Mrs. Warrell Mad. Le Rouge, Miss Old Lady Bell, (with a song in character) Mrs. May End of the Play, a new grotesque, Pantomimical Dance, composed by Mr. Francis, called The Motley Group; Or, HARLEQUIN'S INVITATION. Harlequin, (first time) with a leap, Mr. Warrell, jun. Pierrot, Mr. Dettor Scaramouch, Mr. Darley, jun. Punch, Mr. Francis Clown, Master F. Warrell Fancy characters—Messrs. Lege, Blissett, Mitchell, & Beete & Morgan—Mrs. De Marque, Miss Willems, Mrs. Harvey, Miss Rowson, Miss Oldfield, Mrs. Doctor, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Lege, & Miss Milbourne. In which will be introduced, A COMIC PAS DE TROIS. By Pierrot, Scaramouch and Punch. To which will be added, A COMIC OPERA, called
The Poor Soldier.
[With the original Overture and Accompaniments.] Captain Fitzroy, with the favorite hunting Mr. Darley. Song of The Twins of Latona, Father Luke, Mr. Blissett Dermot, Mr. Darley, jun. Patrick, (first time) for that night only, Mrs. Warrell Darby, (for that night only) Mr. Moreton Bagatelle, with a song in character, Mr. Marshall Boy, Master Warrell Norah, Mrs. Oldmixon Kathleen, Miss Willems ** Tickets to be had at the usual places, and of Mrs. Warrell, No. 89 South Fourth Street. ** On Friday, a Comedy, never performed in America, called SPECULATION , written by the author of the Dramatist; with other Entertainments, for the benefit of Mrs. MORRIS. Mrs. MARSHALL'S Night will be on Monday.
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'Ellers's Hotel, Chesnut-street, next Ricketts' Ampitheatre. April 23.
Public Auction.
ON Monday, the 10th instant, at 10 o'clock, at the Stores back of Mr. McKean's house, No. 95 North 2d Street, a close several Consignments, will be sold the following articles, viz. A Quantity of Cordis Wine in huts and pipes, three years old, and little inferior to Lisbon or Sherry. 12 Butts Zant Currants, 9 Boxes of Manna in tarts, Red and White Tartar in huts and cases, 500 lb Verdigrise, 2 Casks Retic Allum, 5 Casks Dry Yellow Paint, 100 Bags Juniper Berries, 40 Large boxes of fine White Soap, in squares of about 1 lb each, 400 Florence brooms, 8 Casks Pumice Stone, 3 Casks Red Morocco Leather, 20 Buffs of the President and Dr. Franklin, in Marble 50 Groce Apothecaries' Phials, 12 Jars Snee Oil, A few Straw Mats, and A few bags Spinning Wool, Purchasers of Wine, 90 and 120 days, the other articles 60 days, for approved endorsed notes. Footman & Co. Auct'rs. May 4
Knox, Henderson & Co.
No. 46, North Front Street, HAVE imported in the ships Liberty, Concord and Adriana, from London, a fresh supply of Goods suited to the Season—consisting of
 A beautiful assortment of twilled, and silk Nankeens,  Cottons, Thread, cotton, silk & cotton  Calicoes, and cotton and silk Hosiery,  Chintzes, Diaper and Damask Table  Mullins, Cloths,  Mouselinet, Lawns,  Corded and India Dimities Cambricks and  Gingham, Cambric Mullins,  Cotton Counterpanes, Linen, cotton and silk hks,  Plain Striped, clouded, Sewing Silks, &c. &c. &c.  Likewife,  A few bales well assorted colors, London best superfine Cloths, best superfine and second Cambric—also, sundry packages of Calicoes and Chintzes, and other goods goods fit for exportation. Per the Glasgow, Capt. Williams, from Dublin, a few boxes 7-8 and yard wide Irish Linens. May 4
Sales of Elegant Engravings.
TO-MORROW morning, Thursday, the 5th instant, at 9 o'clock, at Mr. James Oellers's Hotel, in Chesnut Street, near the State House, will be sold A superb collection of Elegant Engravings Executed by the ablest artists in Europe, France, Holland and Italy. The Engravings are arranged and may be viewed on Wednesday and Thursday, previous to the Sale, and will be sold in lots suitable for persons. May 4 EDWARD POL
IRISH LINENS,
Imported in the Glasgow, from Dublin, and to be sold by Mordecai Lewis. May 4
A stated Meeting of the Philadelphia
Society for the information and assistance of persons emigrating from foreign countries, will be held at the College in Fourth Street, on Wednesday evening the 4th instant, at 7 o'clock. B. CONOLLY, Secretary. May 3

JAMES M'ALPIN, TAYLOR, N o 3 South Fourth Street, FURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to follow a continuance of their favors. At his Shop gentlemen may be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and fitted in the most fashionable manner. He will thankfully receive any orders and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. Phila. 15 22w
FOR SALE, AT BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK-STORE, NO. 68, HIGH-STREET. A valuable collection of the newest Publications, received from London, by New-York; Among which are the following: The American Pilot, in two parts—part the 1st contains charts and plans of the coasts of Newfoundland, and the gulph and river of St. Lawrence; part the 2nd contains charts of the British channel, and the coast of England to Cape Clear; of the Atlantic Ocean, and the coasts of Europe, Africa, and the Western Islands; also the coasts of the United States and East Florida; the gulph of Florida, and island of Havana, drawn from actual surveys and the latest discoveries. A Description of the Country 40 miles round Manchester, its geography, productions, river and canal navigation; its towns and villages, their history, population, commerce, and manufactures, by Dr. Aikin; printed on vellum paper, and illustrated with 73 copperplates finely engraved. Hunter's Voyages to New South Wales and the Southern Ocean, illustrated with 17 maps, charts, views and other embellishments, neatly bound in calf. Civil and Commercial History of the British West-Indies, by B. Edwards, Esq. with maps, views, &c. The connection that subsists between Agriculture and Chemistry—by the Earl of Dundonald. The Course of Hannibal over the Alps, ascertained by J. Whitaker. The Life of General Bunker, in 3 vols. written by himself. Chelmer's Estimate of the comparative strength of Great Britain. Military of the Merovingian nations among the Indians of North-America, with the manners and customs of the nations. Corporate Brown's History of the Campaigns in 1793, 4 and 5. The Studies of Nature, by Bernardin de St. Pierre. The Political Testament of Maximilian Robespierre, with an account of the secret negotiations carried on under his direction. Wileman's Commercial Letters in the five principal languages of Europe. A Pocket Vocabulary of six principal languages. Anstruther's Reports in Chancery. The Works of Peter Pindar, with a head of the author. The Sporting Magazine. The British Critick, or new Critical Review of the latest publications. The Works of Edmund Burke, Esq. Defence of the American Constitution, by J. Adams, vice-President of the U. S. April 28. 2aw
For Sale at this Office. The Constitution of the United States, price 20 cents. Last report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, containing a Plan for the further support of Public Credit, 75 cents. Germanicus 20. Proceedings of the Executive respecting the Insurgents; forming an interesting History of the late Insurrection in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania. Interesting summary of the events which have taken place in the Republic of Geneva—written by M. de Nivernois, 12-1-2 cents. Twenty-six letters; on the most interesting subjects, respecting the American Revolution, containing much information not generally known to the Citizens of the United States, written in the year 1780, 25 cents. December 20th, 1795. d.
This day are Published, A POETICAL PARAPHRASE, on our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount; and the Progress of Liberty, a Pindaric Ode. By CHARLES CRAWFORD, Esq. To be sold by Thomas Bradford in Front, and John Ormerod in Chestnut Street. April 26. eod3t.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: Be it remembered, that on the 4th day of April, in the twentieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Davies of the said district had deposited in this Office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "The Political Censor, or monthly Review of the most interesting political occurrences relative to the United States of America—by Peter Porcupine." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "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 Dist. Court Pennsylvania. 12w4w.
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 best ability; and the gymnastic , as well as ornamental branches of education are particularly attended to. February 8. $2w.s3m
30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, in bales, and in Casks, in pipes. For Sale by Benjamin H. Morris. Dover, Md. 12w4w.
For SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, IN FERN-STREET, PHILADELPHIA. 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylton Tea; 200 ditto ditto fresh Suchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 300 pieces Bandanas. Willings & Francis. January 30. 12w.
SPECIMEN OF ELEGANT PRINTING. John Thompson & Abr. Small, RESPECTFULLY inform such persons as admire, and would wish to encourage any improvement in those arts, which are an ornament to a state; that after much expense and great attention, they have printed for public inspection, the first number of their newly finished Hot-Pressed BIBLE, Which they believe to be the most beautiful production of its nature, hitherto seen. Similar works in Europe have for some years been liberally patronized—they have had an honorable place in the libraries of men of taste—the present production is an attempt to show, that in America, works can be executed in every respect equal to the efforts of trans-atlantic genius. From the warm approbation that has been bestowed on it by some of the first characters, the proprietors are warranted in saying, they have been successful. 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, Union street. It is proposed to deliver the whole in Forty Numbers, at One Half Dollar each—one of which will be completed every two weeks. April 25. 22w&3w.
A Printing-Office for Sale. CONSISTING OF A good assortment of Types, the greater part of which are but little worn, a good mahogany Press, with the different Printing Materials, in complete order for executing any kind of work. The situation is very eligible, either for a newspaper or book-work, being in a pleasant, well populated city, within 30 miles of Philadelphia. There is also a very considerable advantage arising from the numerous applications for blanks and the general influx of advertisements, &c. &c. and a handsome profit derived from the great quantity of Rags which may be collected throughout the year. A complete set of cuts for Dilworth's Spelling-Book. Likewise will be sold with the office, a large book-binders' Press, (used for pressing books in sheets) together with a number of bookbinders' tools, almost new. Any person inclined to purchase the above, may have the refusal of a handsome collection of books, bound and in sheets—they will be sold very low. For the price, and further particulars, enquire at No. 24, north Third-street, where a specimen of the types may be seen. April 26. 52.22w.
JUST PUBLISHED, [Price 25 Cents] By SAMUEL H. SMITH, N o 118, Chestnut-Street, LETTERS OF HELVIDIUS: In reply to Pacificus, on the President's Proclamation of Neutrality. Ascribed to Mr. MADISON.
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. 22w2m
NOTICE, AGREEDLY 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 Ministers, that there will be a Meeting of said Corporation in the Second Presbyterian Church, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 23rd 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.
East-India Goods. FOR SALE, BY MORDECAI LEWIS, The CARGO of the Ship India, Capt. Almshead, from Calcutta; CONSISTING OF Gurrabs, Sanahs, Guzzanas, Chintzes, Coffees, Humhums, Bastas, Doreas, Curwah Cloth, Bandanas, Mamoodys, Choppah Romalls, Emeries, Sugar, Moragunjaes, Pepper, &c. Tukries, April 11. 51weod3w
Urbanna Mill Seats, SITUATE in Cecil county, Maryland, on the banks 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 float 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 laid 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. Leaves for any term of years may be obtained on application to the subscriber, living on the premises. April 19. CLEMENT HOLLIDAY. 12w3m
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 office 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. saw3m
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent dwelling-house, 50,000 dollars, & 20,000 dollars, are 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. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 32,261 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 completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington. The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities given for the payment of the Prize are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the share subscription indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
CHINA GOODS. THE SHIP ATLANTIC, Silas Swain, Commander, from Canton, will commence the discharge of her cargo to-morrow morning at Walnut-street wharf, Consisting of Yellow and white Nankens of excellent quality Persian Tafties, black and coloured Lutrings, do. do. Sattins black of various qualities Sewing silks in assorted colours Vermillion in boxes Cassia in chests Quickilver 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. t.12w&3w.
Printed Calico and Muffin WAREHOUSE. RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, Have just received a superb assortment of the following articles, which they offer for sale. PRINTED calicoes Gentlemen's neck handkfs. 4-4 wd. book mufllns New fashionable shawls 6-4 wd. ditto ditto Madras handkerchiefs Book muflln handkerchiefs Tambour'd mufllns Pocket ditto Gurrabs Colored, bordered, muflln Humhums handkerchiefs Coffees &c &c Very new fancy ditto An elegant and fresh assortment of ribbands and fathies Elegant tambour mufllns Colored work ditto Laced figured ditto Cotton flockings Brocaded ditto Worsted 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
Joseph & Jesse Sharpleis, 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 Nankens, Checks, Ginghams, elegant West patterns of Camel's hair, mullinet, and Marcellies, Hosiery, Calmers, Jeans, superfine and second Cloths, Camilances, 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 usual credit. 3dmo. 30th. 2awff. N. B. A number of elegant Counte-panes, and Marcellies Bed Quilts.
To be sold at public sale, On the 18th day of June next, at the City Tavern, in Philadelphia. FOUR Lots of Ground in the town of Lambertville, county of Burlington, and State of New-Jersey, adjoining the river Delaware, late the Estate of William Richards, deceased, with all the buildings and improvements, bounded by ground of John Mitchell, Lambert Cadwalader and others; a clear indisputable title will be given. The terms will be made known at the time and place of sale. April 28. m&ctm.
General Post Office, Philadelphia. March 16, 1796. WHEREAS sundry Letters, transmitted in the Mails of the United States, to and from Norfolk, in the state of Virginia, were opened, and Bank Notes of several denominations fraudulently taken from them at York, in the state aforesaid, in the months of October, November and December last; and whereas a part of said notes and some cash have been recovered and are now in possession of the Post Master General. In order therefore that such Bank Notes as shall be identified may be restored to the owners thereof, and that the remaining notes and cash be equitably distributed among those who are entitled to them. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons who have suffered by such fraudulent practices, within the period, and on the route aforementioned, to exhibit their claims without delay, supported by such reasonable proofs as may be necessary to substantiate them. Such notes as shall be identified will be received by application to the General Post Office, on or before the first day of July next; and the residue of such cash and notes will then be divided among the claimants in proportion to their respective losses, to be ascertained by the necessary proofs, which on or before that day shall be produced to the General Post Office. (sawtju 7) JOS. HABERSHAM.
LAW BOOK STORE, NO. 313, HIGH-STREET, A VERY GENERAL IMPORTATION OF LAW BOOKS JUST OPENED. GEORGE DAVIS'S EXTENSIVE collection of the latest Irish Editions being now arranged, he begs to offer them for Sale, on the same moderate terms, as have for several years past, so particularly distinguished them; and to assure those Gentlemen who may favor him with attention, that their orders from any distance, whether for a single volume, or an entire Library, shall be executed with the like promptitude, and acknowledged with thanks. CATALOGUES for the present year are prepared, and will be delivered on application. N. B. A number of Trunks to be disposed of. 26th April. m&ctm.
This Day is Published, At No. 201 Arch-street, and may also be had at Foulwell'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
WANTED, Several Apprentices to the Printing-Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street.
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 South 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. $
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. tawff
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 Coachies, Charlots, Phaetons, and Coachies; 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 stock of the best seasoned wood. Orders from any part of the United States will be duly attended to with the greatest promptitude 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 Coachie, with a coachman's seat and Venetian blinds all round; a Phaeton; a Chair; and a Sulkey with a falling top. All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Carriages taken in to stand by the month or year. Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21. t, 12w&3w.2awdo
SHOOT, Fall sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Cambooles, Pots, and other castings executed at the shortest notice. Nail rods, from rod to spike. Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for casks or cutting into nails, from a brad to 12d. nails. Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100lb. Bar Iron. A Quantity of James River Tobacco. Carolina Pork. Herring in barrels. Kiln-dried corn meal in Hds. and Bbls. Rye flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 2. 22w
FOR SALE, A FOUNT of BREVIER, half worn; about four hundred weight. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-street. December 2. $
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, —No. 119— CHESNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]