Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-05-26 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1159. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING MAY 26, 1796. [VOLUME IX.]
FOR HAMBURGH, The Danish Brigantine Den Nye Pröve, 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 Rofs & Simion.
For SALE, or CHARTER, THE SNOW BOSTON, BURTHEN about 2000 Bbls. of flour—she may be sent to sea at a small expence, her sails and rigging being in very good order—apply to James Campbell, or George Latimer.
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.
For Kingston, in Jamaica, The ship Dominick Terry, Will sail in twelve days, For freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Cuthbert's wharf, or to Joffe & Robert Waln.
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 PHILIP NICKLIN & CO.
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.
For BRISTOL, THE NEW SHIP PHILADELPHIA, THEOPHORE 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, Sadlery, &c. Crates of Glass and Earthen Ware; Crates of Vials; boxes of long and short Pipes; Bristol crown Glass afforded, from 18 by 12 inches, to 9 inches by 7; Copper Sheets and Bottoms; Boxes of Tin Plates; London and Bristol Pewter in Casks afforded; Bristol Grindstones; Garnet & Co.'s patent Sheaves for Blocks. Also, a bale of BROADCLOTHS and CASSIMERE; And a few Pipes of OLD MADEIRA WINE.
Just Arrived, And for sale in the Sloop TWO BROTHERS, Samuel Marchant, master, a quantity of Tar, Pitch, and Indigo: Also for Sale, The laid Sloop, Burthen about 400 Barrels. SHE is a good strong vessel, and has been chiefly employed as a Coaster. If not sold in a few days, will take in freight, and proceed direct for Newbury Port. ISAAC HARVEY, jun. No. 5, S. Water Street
For sale or charter, The sloop Betsey, JOHN DAWKINS, Master, BURTHEN about 800 barrels, now laying at the subscriber's wharf, and ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the captain on board, or JOSEPH SIMS.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, And now landing from said Sloop, Port-au-Prince Molasses and Coffee, also, Pale, Quilled, Yellow, and Red Bark, Malaga Wine, Imperial and Hyson Teas of the First Quality, &c. May 23
For Sale, THE SHIP COLUMBIA, WILL carry about 2400 barrels, is sixteen months old, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expence. For terms apply to Benjamin Greenleaf, the Master, on board, at Vine street wharf, or to SAMUEL COATES, No. 82 South Front Street.
For Sale, A Few Casks of First Quality INDIGO. Enquire at No. 71, South Water Street.
Edward Stow, Jun. HAS for sale, at his Store, No. 41, South Water Street, New England Rum, in Hogsheads, tierces & barrels, MADEIRA, SHERRY, and } WINES, PORT Meis, Prime and Cargo Beef, Spermaceti and Wax Mould Candles, Tall-w Mould and Dips ditto, 400 Boxes hard, White Soap, in excellent order for shipping. May 12.
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.
Landing, From on board the Brig Abigail, from Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in Crates; and A quantity of COAL: FOR SALE, BY Thomas & John Kelland.
Landing, At Ruffell's wharf, the CARGO of the Ship Lady Louisa, James Cooper, master, from China, and the Cape of Good Hope, CONSISTING OF SUGAR, in Casks and Bags; WINES, in Butts and half Butts of superior quality; A small quantity of BRANDY; And a few Red HANDKERCHIEFS. FOR SALE BY Parker & Wharton, No. 109, South Water Street.
FOR SALE By MORDECAI LEWIS, The remains of the Cargo by the Pigou, from Canton, viz. WIDE and narrow Nankenees 70 Quarter Casks Souchong Tea 20 Tubbs Quicksilver, and A quantity of Tea-Table and Dining China.
John Miller, jun & Co. No. 8 Chestnut Street, Have received by the Ship BIRMINGHAM PACKET, From Calcutta, 160 Bales of Bengal Goods, 10,000 Pieces Nankenees, Of a Superior Quality. 350 Bags of SUGAR, Which they will sell on advantageous terms.
Wanted, For the accommodation of a private Family, A SMALL HOUSE, situated in some airy street, within the limits of the city. Any person having such a one to let, and can give possession before the middle of June next ensuing, will hear of a careful tenant by applying to the Printer of this paper.
TO BE SOLD, A NEAT three story Brick House, almost new, situated on the fourth side of Filbert, midway between Ninth and Tenth Streets. For terms apply at No. 71, North Water Street.
Imported, In the ship Birmingham Packet, from Calcutta, and for sale by the Package, by Samuel & Miers Fisher, Tandah Coffees, Barga, and other Bastas, Bahar Hankerclefs, Persian Taffeties, Humhums, Flower'd and spotted Emerties, Bandanees. With a variety of other goods from that place, and a general assortment of European SPRING GOODS, as usual. Also, Long and short Pipes, in boxes of 5 gross each, An assortment of Stone Jugs and Pitchers, Queen's Ware, in Crates, assorted, Glass Ware, in Crates and Casks, Sheathing Paper, by the Bale, Teneriffe Malaga, & } WINES, Sherry Spermaceti Candles, and A general assortment of Irish Linens, Received per ship Glasgow, from Dublin, by the package.
John Miller, jun. & Co. No. 8 Chestnut Street, Have imported in the late vessels from Europe, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF SPRING GOODS, Amongst which are Striped and clouded NANKENEES, Dimities and Mullinees, HATS, Neatly assorted in packages, IRISH LINENS. ditto, All which they will sell on the most reasonable terms, for Cash or the usual credit.
By an Artist resident at Mr. Gellen's Hotel, MINIATURE LIKENESSES ARE taken and executed in that elegant and delicate style, which is so necessary to render a Miniature Picture an interesting jewel. He will warrant a strong and indelible resemblance; and he takes the liberty to lay before the public of this place his most earnest intention to deserve their patronage by his best endeavors to please. N. B. Specimens are to be seen.
This Day is published, AT the author's Book-Store, corner of Front and Walnut Streets, Volume I. of a Description of Spanish St. Domingo, Translated from the French of M. L. E. MOREAU DE ST. MERY, member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, By WILLIAM COBBET. With a new, correct, and elegant MAP of the whole Island. Price Two Dollars. The Subscribers to this Work, are requested to take up the first volume, as soon as convenient. The second volume (which completes the Work) will be ready for delivery in the course of the present month. The complete work in the French language may likewise be had at the same price.
Just Arrived, In the Snow Boston, James Kirkpatrick, master from Liverpool, 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.
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 preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19.
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.
New Hat and Hosiery Store, WHOLESALE and RETAIL, By WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, No. 154 Market Street, 3d door from the corner of Fourth, South side. MENS' Black American and English Hosiery, of various qualities and prices. Dittos Drabs and Greennunders. Dittos ditto, black. And a large assortment of fancy ditto. Colored Beavers. With a great variety of elegant and fashionable trimmings, &c. Youth's black and drab co. N. B. The Hosiery finished in the newest fashion.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED, on the night of Thursday last, the 7th inst. BOSTON MURRAY, a black indentured 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 Mamelcher vest under it; a pair of fulian 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 receive him, shall receive the above reward, together with reasonable charges. MOORE WHARTON, No. 109, Spruce-street.
Washington Canal Lottery, NO. I. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the undersigned, 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. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn } 5,000 36,000 Tickets, each } 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5650 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 DELOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 11.
This Day is published, AT the author's Book-Store, corner of Front and Walnut Streets, Volume I. of a Description of Spanish St. Domingo, Translated from the French of M. L. E. MOREAU DE ST. MERY, member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, By WILLIAM COBBET. With a new, correct, and elegant MAP of the whole Island. Price Two Dollars. The Subscribers to this Work, are requested to take up the first volume, as soon as convenient. The second volume (which completes the Work) will be ready for delivery in the course of the present month. The complete work in the French language may likewise be had at the same price.
To-morrow will be landed, at—Wharf, from on board the Brig Elizabeth, Mahogany in Logs and Planks, 35 Tons Logwood. For Sale, by Philips, Gramond, & Co. May 24
LISBON SALT. The cargo of the Snow Bon Esperanca, for Sale, by PRAGERS & Co. Who has also for Sale, 48 Hogsheads Prime St. Croix SUGAR. May 24.
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 Nankenees, Cottons, Calicoes, and Thread, cotton, silk & cotton and silk Hosiery, Chintzes, Diaper and Damask Table Linens, Lawns, Mullinees, Corded and India Dimities, Cambricks and Ginghams, Cambrie Mullins, Linen Counterpanes, Linen, cotton and silk hks, Plain, Striped, clouded Sewing Silks, &c. &c. &c. Likewise, A few bales well assorted colors, London best superfine Cloths, best superfine and second Cambricks—Also, sundry packages of Calicoes and Chintzes, and other goods suited for exportation. Per the Glasgow, Capt. Williams, from Dublin, a few Boxes 7-8 and yard wide Irish Linens. May 4
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 Nankenees of excellent quality Persian Taffeties, black and coloured Lustings, do. do. Satins black of various qualities Sewing silks in assorted colours Vermillion in boxes Cuffs in chests Quickilver in jars BOHEA, SOUCHONG, HYSON SKIN, 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.
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. May 24.
The Partnership of George Kennard & Co. OF Duck Creek, being this day dissolved by mutual consent, those having claims against said partnership are requested to call on the subscriber, and such as are indebted, will please make payment to GEORGE KENNARD. (235$am) May 17, 1796.
Table Cloths, &c. MAURICE MOYNIHAN, No. 81, North Second, a few doors above Arch St. INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has for sale on reasonable terms, Damask Table Cloths, of different sizes, with Napkins to match the figure of the cloth, Diapers, Irish Linens, Sarfets, Sheetings, Perfans, Checks, English patent SilkHose, Coarse Mullins, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of China, Glass, and Queen's Ware: Amongst which are Blue & enamelled Breakfast Cups & Saucers, China Jars and Bickers, Do. Gallon Wine Glasses, &c. Half-Gallon Crates will be put up at the Quart shortest notice, and the usual Pint & credit given. Half-Pint May 23
Advertisement. WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by law to take subscriptions for the Gap, Newport, and Wilmington Turnpike Road, do hereby give notice, that we will attend for that purpose at the house of Samuel Cochran, on the 6th day of June next. JOSHUA PUSEY, JOHN M'DOWELL, JAMES BOYD, JACOB LINDLEY. Chester County, 25th April, 1796. [May 7. contm]
30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, Corks, in bales, and Holland Gin, in pipes, For Sale by Benjamin W. Morris. December 31.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday May 25.
Messrs. D. Foster, Read and S. Lyman presented petitions in favor of the British treaty.
On motion, the report of the committee appointed to confer with the Senate on the subject of their disagreement with respect to the amendments proposed to the bill for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt, was taken up and agreed to. As the bill now stands, the plan of accommodating the laws of the United States to the state in which an action should be brought, is done away, and an uniform plan is adopted throughout the union, which allows no man to be imprisoned for debt, who surrenders his property, and swears or affirms that he is not worth more than 30 dollars. By leaving this sum, it is meant that a man should not be deprived of his tools, &c. so as to render him unable to earn his future living.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill to indemnify the estate of the late major-general Greene from the payment of a certain bond for 11,297.1 sterling, which was said to be given on account of government. After a few observations, it was agreed to, and ordered to be read a third time to-day. It was afterwards read a third time and passed by the yeas and nays being taken.
As they were nearly the same as upon agreeing to the report of the committee of claims on Monday, we shall only state the difference. In the yeas add the names of Messrs. Findley, Gregg, Madison, Preston, and Richards, and erase those of Messrs. Ames, Heath, Muhlenberg, New, R. Sprigg, jun. and Van Cortlandt. In the nays, add the name of Mr. Baily, and erase those of Messrs. Griswold, N. Smith and Winn.
The order of the day was next entered upon, which was the amendments agreed to in the committee of the whole on the bill, with the amendments from the Senate, making provision for the payment of certain debts of the United States. When the house came to the amendment of the Senate, which had been agreed to in a committee of the whole, authorizing the commissioners of the sinking fund to sell such shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States, belonging to the United States, as they may think proper. Mr. W. Smith moved an amendment, viz. "that it should not be lawful for the said commissioners to sell any share or shares for a less rate or price than 33 1/3 per cent. advance thereon." This motion occasioned very considerable debate. It was predicated on this ground; that as the stock to be created at 6 per cent. was not to be sold for less than par, neither ought the bank stock, which produced 8 per cent. to be sold for less than 133 1/3 per cent.
On the other hand, it was said that, since the Bank must have paid them forthwith two millions of dollars at least, the commissioners of the sinking fund ought to be left at liberty to sell the Bank stock at the best price they could get, provided the new stock created would not sell at par, otherwise the bank would not be paid at all, since the present price was not more than 127 per cent. This motion was lost 47 to 33. Mr. W. Smith then moved to insert, "provided it be not sold under 125 per cent." The question was taken upon this amendment by the yeas and nays, as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Ames, Bourne, Bradbury, Cooper, Crabb, A. Foster, D. Foster, Gilbert, Gilman, Glenn, Goodrich, Hancock, Heister, Henderson, Hindman, Kittera, S. Lyman, Malhouse, Murray Read, Sitgreaves, Jer. Smith, Isaac Smith, Sam. Smith, Wm. Smith, Swift, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tracy, Van Alen, Wadsworth, Williams.—33.
NAYES.
Messrs. Bailey, Baldwin, Baird, Benton, Blount, Bryan, Burgess, Cabell, Christie, Claibourne, Coit, Coles, Dent, Earle, Findley, Franklin, Galt, Giles, Gillespie, Greenup, Gregg, Griswold, Grove, Hampton, Harrison, Harper, Hathorn, Havens, Holland, Jackson, Kitchell, Locke, W. Lyman, Maclay, Macon, Milledge, Madison, Moore, Nicholas, Preston, Richards, Rutherford, N. Smith, Israel Smith, R. Sprigg, jun. T. Sprigg, Swanwick, Tatum, Venable.—49.
The question was then taken on the amendment of the Senate, as amended in the committee of the whole (as stated in yesterday's paper) and the yeas and nays were taken upon it. Those gentlemen who voted in the affirmative of the last question, voted in the negative of this, with this variation. In the nays (which will be the yeas on this question) add the name of Mr. Hancock, and erase the names of Messrs. Coit, Griswold, Harper, Kitchell, and N. Smith. These last five names must be added to the yeas of the last question, (which will be the nays on this) and the names of Messrs. Hancock and Isaac Smith erased.
Mr. W. Smith moved that a committee should be appointed to confer with the Senate on their amendments. This motion was negatived 45 to 33, on the ground of its not being in order; it was said part of the amendments had been agreed to, and the Senate might agree to the additional amendments and recede from such as had been disagreed to, without a conference.
A message was received from the President of the United States, with the following communication:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives.
"The measures now in operation for taking possession of the posts of Detroit and Michilimackinac, render it proper, that provision should be made for extending to those places and any others alike circumstanced, the civil authority of the North Western Territory. To do this will require an expense to defray which the ordinary salaries of the Governor and Secretary of that territory appear to be incompetent. The forming of a new county or counties, and the appointment of the various officers, which the full exercise of government must require, will oblige the governor and secretary to visit those places, and to spend considerable time in making the arrangements necessary for introducing and establishing the government of the United States,
Congress will consider what in this case will be proper."
GO. WASHINGTON.
United States, May 25.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill altering the time of holding the district courts of Vermont and Rhode-Island, were agreed to.
The committee to whom was referred the message of the President respecting an allowance to district attorneys, reported, and recommended sums from 350 to 150 dollars a year to be allowed to them in addition to their fees. The report, after some objection on the ground of putting the consideration off till next session, was read a second time, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill making additional compensation to Marshals, Jurors, witnesses, &c. In the trials of persons concerned in the late insurrection. After some observations on the subject, in which it was allowed the pay now given to such persons was far too low, but that there could be no good reason given for extending the provision to the late trials on account of the insurrection more than others, the principle was at length agreed to, and a sum of 30,000 dollars (according to the estimate of the secretary of the treasury) appropriated.
Mr. W. Smith read a letter which he had received from the secretary of the treasury, stating that, for want of a district attorney in Kentucky, no duties could be collected; that the governor himself refused to pay, and that the people sheltered themselves under his example. He proposed, therefore, that a clause should be added to this bill (as he doubted whether the report which had just been read respecting the district attorneys would be got through this session) allowing the attorney for that district a compensation which should induce him to prosecute the business.
After a little debate on the subject in which Mr. Thatcher said it was in vain to pay any attorney to recover duties in that state, since there was not an honest man amongst them, in respect to their duties, and Mr. Greenup (from that state) had replied to him, defending the conduct of the governor, and people of that state, and blaming the revenue officers, the additional section was agreed to 37 to 27. The committee rose and reported.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the house, that they had disagreed to the resolution to adjourn the two houses on the 25th inst. and that they had resolved that the bill for the relief of the deputy post-master of Boston do not pass.
Adjourned.
The following criticism appeared in "The Observer" a London (Sunday) paper of the 2d of April—the last paper that has come to hand.
DRURY LANE.
VORTIGERN.
This cause, with learned litigation fraught, Last night, for trial 'fore the town has brought.
And the jury, the most candid, the most liberally discriminating, and the most numerous we ever witnessed, unanimously found a verdict of Condemnation.
Dramatis Personae.
  Vortigern Mr. Kemble.   Constantius Mr. Bentley.   Vortimerus { Sons of Vortigern } Mr. Whitfield.   Catigrimus { } Mr. Trueman.   Pascantius { } Mr. C. Kemble.   Aurelius { Sons of Constantius } Mr. Barrymore.   Uter { } Mr. Canfield.   Fool Mr. King.   Hengist Mr. Benon.   Horsus [or, as we apprehend he should be called Hors.] Mr. Philimore.   Rowena [daughter of Hengist.] Mis Millar.   Flavia [daughter of Vortigern.] Mrs. Jordan.   Edmunda (wife of Vortigern.) Mis. Powell.   Barons, attendants, &c. 
The story of the piece, as far as we could collect is founded on that part of the English history, when the Britons, encyrcled by the long tranquillity they enjoyed under the Roman government, were unable to contend with their more hardy and warlike neighbours the Picts and Scots, who, upon the recall of the Roman forces, invaded the southern provinces.
The business of the play opens with a proposal on the part of the old king, Constantius, who is weary of, and unequal, from his advanced age, to the direction of the government, that Vortigern, in reward for his services, should share with him his diadem. Vortigern, with feigned reluctance, yields to his commands; but is no sooner inducted into power, than giving loose to his ambition, he resolves on the death of Constantius, and employs two wretches to effect his purpose. Imputing the murder to some Scots, then at Court, he causes them to be apprehended, and dispatches messengers to Aurelius, and his brother, then at Rome, urging their return, to ease him of the anxious task of ruling; sending, however, a truly servant to assassinate them. Escaping the intended danger, they fly to Scotland, and readily raise a formidable army, with which they invade England. Vortigern, to resist the impending torrent, calls in the aid of Hengist the Saxon, and, in order to strengthen their union by a marriage with his daughter Rowena, divorces his wife Edmunda; this act disgusts many of his courtiers; they fly to Aurelius, who, after some engagements, is triumphant; he, however, spares the life of Vortigern, and marries Flavia, of whom he had been long enamoured.
Of the language as far as our remembrance will bear us out, the following are specimens:
In the first scene Vortigern, in assembly with the Barons, after the murder of the king, bids them dry their tears.
"And mark how stands th' account 'twixt man and death:"
"First cometh meagre and ling'ring disease,
"Hobbling on crutch, and wheezing out his breath,
"Till with a gentle trip this bony spectre
"Sends him on tott'ring to his mother earth."
Flavia, in her oration respecting her mother, says, "and should she sweep, let her tears be those of smiling Pity and Charity;" and in another part, "with these molten tears, I may rain comfort on her
sorrow," Vortigern. "Time, like a jarring violin, now wears a dreary aspect." In a scene between Flavia and Pascantius, a messenger enters to tell them it is five o'clock, and summons them to supper, that they may immediately retire to rest. We did not understand the ancients kept such early hours; if so, William's cruelty, in oboling them to go to bed by the curfew, has been exaggerated. Then follows a strange figure of the sun giving a blushing kiss to the sea. Pascantius' progress of morality, puts Jacques's seven ages out of countenance: "first, the infant; the man in his pride at 33; wife at 40; crabbed at 50;"—what he was at 60 and 70, the laughter was so excessive, we could not distinguish. Edmunda, in her mad scene, exclaims, "brain, brain, thou wondrous composition, break not thy cage;" and Pascantius, when speaking of her says, "I fear her brain hath gone a pilgrimage, and wandered from the point."
The following is in the last, where Vortigern, moralizing on the dead bodies he has seen, says,
Oh, sovereign death! That hast for thy domain this world immense; Church yards and charnel houses are thy haunts; And hospitals thy sumptuous palaces; And when thou wouldst be merry, thou dost chafe The gaudy chamber of a dying king; Oh! then thou dost ope wide thy bony jaws, And with rude laughter, and fantastic tricks Thou clap'st thy rattling fingers to thy sides, With icy hand thou tak'st him by the feet, And upward go 'till thou dost reach his heart, And wrap him in the cloak of lasting night."
Whatever might have been the previous opinion respecting the author of this play, we are persuaded, that all those who witnessed its performance last night, will exonerate the memory of Shakespeare from the obloquy which the imputation of this combination of absurdity and bombast would cast upon it. Throughout the piece, we could not discover a single thought or expression which might denote the mighty master's mind; for the energetic dignity conspicuous in his writing, was substituted the most incoherent rhapsodies. Edmunda and her attendants are the queen Catherine and Patience in Henry VIII. The Fool was a wretched copy of Touchstone, and Flavia and her brother the Celia, &c. of "As you like it."
"Balmy sleep," "Sooty fable night," and the like, were redundant; and in short, there was everything that there should not have been.
Towards the end of the fourth act, Kemble addressed the audience, reminding them, that the piece had very creditable claim to authenticity, and that in order to judge, it was necessary that they should hear. A short silence ensued; but the laughter provoking deaths of Horsus and Hengist soon involved the house in a general roar; the performers could not refrain from joining in it.
An attempt was made to announce a repetition of this play on Monday, but resisted with general indignation.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26.
Extract of a letter from Columbia, N. W. Territory, February 27.
"As to the Indians, from every information I am possessed of, they appear to wish to improve the advantages of peace and friendship; the consequence is, that new settlements are forming 40 or 50 miles back from the Ohio; boats are floating down the river in thick succession, and our numbers are augmenting with amazing rapidity; the influx of inhabitants from the Atlantic states is so great, that a few months will increase our numbers to 60,000 souls, the number stipulated by the Congress of the United States with the adventurers of the North-Western Territory, on the completion of which the faith of the United States is pledged in a solemn and unalterable compact, that another link shall be added to the glorious chain of Union, and let all the people say Amen. If you will spend a few minutes in reading the ordinance of Congress, for the temporary government of the North-Western Territory, you will find in the fifth article of the compact, that the Territory is divided into three states, and that the eastern state, in which I at present reside, begins at the mouth of the Great Miami river, from thence running a due north course till it strikes the line between the United States and Canada, thence down said line to the line of Pennsylvania, thence to the river Ohio, and down said river to the place of beginning. By referring to the latest and most approved maps, you will see our boundary lines, as fixed by Congress, which cannot be altered without a violation of the national faith, of which we have no apprehension. It is true Congress, by the fifth article of the compact, have, if they should find it expedient, reserved authority to form one or two states in the part of said Territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan; but as such states have not yet been formed, it unavoidably happens that Detroit, and all the inhabitants south of the Northern waters to the line of Pennsylvania, fall into the eastern state of the Territory, whose numbers it is highly probable will amount to upwards of an hundred thousand, who, on the back posts being given up, would glory in having an opportunity to participate in the blessings of the government of the United States.
"It is highly probable that some of the Duff-Lickers about the national court, will predicate of us, as the enemies to the rights of mankind formerly did of the Americans in general, to wit: That we are not fit to govern ourselves; they will perhaps, with a swelling consequence, tell you we are a d—d set, that in the choice of magistrates, timber was so scarce that there was a necessity to make use of gunmen, riflemen—mere woodsmen; that they do not doubt but the best possible choice has been made; but God knows, say they, bad is the best. As to our gunmen, riflemen, and woodsmen, there are many among them of good connections, reputable education, of considerable reading, and who are useful surveyors, who would fill the offices of government with reputation, and with as much practice as is necessary to make men useful; they, with hundreds of others, would be both useful and ornamental. Are we not from among yourselves—your kindred? If it was once demonstrated that the citizens of the Atlantic states, in floating down the Ohio, were, like good old Jamaica spirits, subjected to a depreciation, is it not as probable that our placenten might imbibe the metamorphizing particles, as that the adventurers should? We are so confident of it, that as soon as we have performed our part of the contract, which we mean to do to a punctilio, we wish to be restored to the rights of freemen, and to set up house-keeping for ourselves; and we have the most unbounded reliance on the general government, that as we have, in the face of every danger, at least assisted in extending their possessions, and in enlarging their jurisdiction, therefore they will not only admit us to resume our native rights, but afford those kind offices that may be necessary to form our government."
From the Columbian Centinel. CABINET OF ORES and other MINERALS in the UNIVERSITY at CAMBRIDGE. ABOUT two years ago, the public were informed that Dr. Lettsom, of London, had sent a rich and extensive collection of Minerals, as a present to our University. Since that period, the worthy Dr. has added considerably to his first donation, so that the whole amounts to more than Six Hundred articles, and a fresh supply of Spanish Ores, are expected in the next ship, from the same gentleman. Here are several specimens of gold ore, a great variety of silver, a still greater of copper, iron, tin, lead, zinc, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cobalt, nickel, and manganese; not to mention innumerable spars, scions, crystallizations, petrifactions, salts, and saline earths; with mixtures and combinations of each, forming a very useful and splendid collection. The minerals were collected from Mexico, different parts of Germany, from Transylvania, Hungary, and Poland, as well as from Turkey, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, and elsewhere. In the course of the last year, the Council of Safety, or Supreme Executive of the Republic of France, capable of the great benefit, which the study of Mineralogy would entail on their allies the Americans, directed the Agents of their mines and public works, to transmit to our University, a well assorted collection of Minerals chiefly natives of their own territories. The number of the articles sent, amounts to nearly two hundred, and are in general very large and valuable. These were entrusted to the particular care of Citizen Mozart, Consul from the Republic, to New-England, now resident at Boston, to whose attention and politeness in this commission, we find ourselves very much indebted. These with the Lettsomian donation, form by far the richest and most extensive collection of Minerals in the U. States. Both the English and French collection, happened to be more deficient in Italian marbles, and volcanic lava, than in almost any other fossil, which deficiency has been generously supplied by the Hon. Mr. Bowdoin, who has presented the Cabinet with an hundred and fifty specimens of those two productions.
From the Columbian Centinel. CABINET OF ORES and other MINERALS in the UNIVERSITY at CAMBRIDGE.
ABOUT two years ago, the public were informed that Dr. Lettsom, of London, had sent a rich and extensive collection of Minerals, as a present to our University. Since that period, the worthy Dr. has added considerably to his first donation, so that the whole amounts to more than Six Hundred articles, and a fresh supply of Spanish Oresupply of Spanish Ores, are expected in the next ship, from the same gentleman. Here are several specimens of gold ore, a great variety of silver, a still greater of copper, iron, tin, lead, zinc, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cobalt, nickel, and manganese; not to mention innumerable spars, scions, crystallizations, petrifactions, salts, and saline earths; with mixtures and combinations of each, forming a very useful and splendid collection. The minerals were collected from Mexico, different parts of Germany, from Transylvania, Hungary, and Poland, as well as from Turkey, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, and elsewhere. In the course of the last year, the Council of Safety, or Supreme Executive of the Republic of France, capable of the great benefit, which the study of Mineralogy would entail on their allies the Americans, directed the Agents of their mines and public works, to transmit to our University, a well assorted collection of Minerals chiefly natives of their own territories. The number of the articles sent, amounts to nearly two hundred, and are in general very large and valuable. These were entrusted to the particular care of Citizen Mozart, Consul from the Republic, to New-England, now resident at Boston, to whose attention and politeness in this commission, we find ourselves very much indebted. These with the Lettsomian donation, form by far the richest and most extensive collection of Minerals in the U. States. Both the English and French collection, happened to be more deficient in Italian marbles, and volcanic lava, than in almost any other fossil, which deficiency has been generously supplied by the Hon. Mr. Bowdoin, who has presented the Cabinet with an hundred and fifty specimens of those two productions.
This rich collection, is now arranged in an elegant mahogany Cabinet, eighteen feet long, and from ten to twelve high, placed in the Philosophy Chamber, at Cambridge, for the inspection of the curious. As the front is glazed, the specimens can be easily seen by the ordinary visitors. But the curious in this science, can at any time have a nearer access to them, by applying to Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse, to whose care they are entrusted by the Corporation.
These Minerals are arranged (with but very few exceptions) in systematic order: Each article is numbered, which numbers answer to those of a descriptive catalogue which has been carefully made out for public inspection; for besides the name of the Mineral and the place it came from, the opposite page contains definitions and explanatory notes; an addition not wholly superfluous in a region where the science of Mineralogy is but in its infancy. To advance the means of studying this useful branch to advantage, the Corporation have ordered an assay apparatus, to assay such specimens as may be collected from different parts of our own country.
The importance of studying the Mineral Kingdom, has been felt and acknowledged by all Europe. In Sweden and Germany, Mineralogy, is considered as a branch worthy the attention of the government. They have Colleges in which it is regularly taught; it forms a distinct and honorable profession, like that of the soldier, the merchant, or the barrister. Its superior officers make a part of the administration of the State. This example has been followed by the French, Russians, and Spaniards. (1.) The French have erected a Mineralogical School at Paris, to which a considerable pension is annexed. Subterraneous Maps of the whole Kingdom, were tracing before the Revolution, and have been continued with great care under the Republic, and journals of the public mines, foundaries, forges, and manufactures of steel, &c. have been regularly transmitted to our University. How happy should we be, could we gratify them with similar returns from this country.
Being so far helped to the means of studying Ores and other Minerals to advantage, by our friends in France and England, it would be unparadonable to neglect collecting specimens among ourselves. We have reason to believe that our country abounds in Ores, and other valuable Minerals; and that we have treasures now hid in the earth for want of persons properly instructed to draw them forth. Is it not to be regretted that these recesses of wealth have not yet been entered, and that we at this day remain dependent on foreign nations, for riches that lie under our feet?"
The benevolent Thomas Hollis, of London, wrote in the blank leaf of a book on Mineralogy, which he sent to the College in 1768, the following advice—"A Professorship of Chymistry and Mineralogy, to be instituted in Harvard College, which alone would, it is apprehended, bestow wealth on New-England, with maintenance of its industry, cannot be too much recommended to the gentlemen there, as individuals and Legislators."
It is therefore requested that every well-wisher to the prosperity of his country, who finds any Mineral Production beyond the appearance of a
(1.) Preface to Kirwan's Mineralogy. * Rich Tin Ores has been lately found within 20 miles of Boston, and Copper within 40. † The greatest benefactor of Harvard College.

common stone, would take care to transmit it to the Cabinet at Cambridge, where if valuable, it will be preserved with the donor's name. Cambridge, May 17, 1796. B. W.
As the above has for its object the public good, the Printers in the United States, are requested to give it a general circulation.
The Triumphs of Love; Or, HAPPY RECONCILIATION, A COMEDY in four acts, written by an American and citizen of Philadelphia, and performed at the New Theatre, Philadelphia, with the greatest applause, to be sold by R. Fowell, No. 33 Arch Street, and Thomas Stephens, No. 60 South Second Street.
EXTRACTS FROM THE PIECE. Scene.—George Friendly, jun's Lodgings. G. Friend. jun. (opening over invitations.) Invitations upon invitations; cards upon cards; I will be with ye ladies and gentlemen: Plare thou art my guide, and I'll pursue thee with unswerving ardor. (Enter Jacob Friendly, jun. who gives his brother a note) G. Friend. jun. (Reads.) Very good: tell Rachel I will attend to it. How are all at home, brother Jake? J. Friend. jun. Bravely, I'm obliged to thee, brother George. Enter Major Manly. Major Manly. Your servant, gentlemen. G. Friend. jun. Manly, your most obedient. J. Friend. jun. Farewell brother George and friend Manly. Ex. G. Friend. jun. There goes the hope of the family—daddy's pet. Major Manly. He is a good kind of a lad. G. Friend. jun. A fly fellow, I'd send on't—Harry, methinks you look very brilliant; this has been a grand parade day—a fine sparkling little affair—now tell me truly is there not a thing in darning that fine affair by your side? Major Manly. No, George, not a particle: but I feel a conscious pride in wearing it for the sake of reasons—it has been my truly friend in the hour of danger; and the first moment I parted it on this side, I subscribed my name to our glorious independence, which I will support while I have breath. G. Friend. jun. What a Don Quixote in politics! You were always an enthusiast in that way, Harry. Major Manly. I glorify being an enthusiast in the cause of liberty and my country; and deem it the most fortunate circumstance of my life, that I have been instrumental in effecting a revolution which has given freedom to millions living, and will secure it to millions yet unborn. G. Friend. jun. A political prophet, too—I hope you will not prove a false one. Our national government has its enemies. Major Manly. Not a great many: it is the nature of a popular government, like ours, for party spirit to prevail. G. Friend. jun. Some will tell you it is the life and soul of a republican government: it kept the lamp of liberty burning at Rome a long time, but, unfortunately, extinguished it at last. Major Manly. We have nothing of that kind to fear among us: a great majority of the citizens of the United States are sufficiently enlightened to judge for themselves: they will not be led away or imposed upon by designing men of any description whatever: they, I trust, for a just view upon one of the best constitutions that ever was framed for the government of man. What people on earth gave ourselves, can boast of so free and equal a representation, or of choosing their chief magistrate? What people under heaven enjoy civil and religious liberty with that purity we do? With such advantages, and under such a government, how can we but be happy? G. Friend. jun. There is no doubt but we are, and may continue to be the happiest people on the face of the globe; but let us throw politics aside, and converse about the affairs of the world in general. Have you heard any thing that is wonderful through the day? Major Manly. Not a sentence: methinks the town seems very dull. G. Friend. jun. Ha! ha! ha! dull indeed. Where have you concealed yourself?—Here man—see what a volume of invitations I have: I am engaged to dinners, tea parties, and balls, for the month to come. Major Manly. Really, really Friendly, you are in great demand:—much in fashion among the belles: I wonder you don't single out one from the fair flock for matrimony. G. Friend. jun. Matrimony, eh!—no, no, Harry;—as the song goes, (Sings.) I'll kiss and hug, And shake a brogue, (dances) Like a merry, merry rogue, But hang me if I marry. No, no, Harry, hang me if I marry—unless I could have a thousand guineas. Major Manly. What an extravagant rogue thou art! I should think myself supremely blest with one. May 26
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A Valuable Farm, Containing 450 acres of Land, in the town of Clermont, County of Columbia, state of New York—formerly the property of col. Ten Broeck—about six miles east from the North River—sufficiently accommodated with wood, meadow and plow-land, and well watered—a genteel dwelling-house, a large Barn, and a thriving Orchard. &c. &c. Very suitable for a gentleman or an active farmer. Price 10,000 Dollars. Apply to gun Henry Livingston, at Angram; or at Clermont to William Wilson. May 25
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"Harrington" to-morrow.
COMMUNICATION.
"These things ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone."
The session of Congress is drawing to a close—the public mind has been tranquillized by the late important decision on the Treaty. So much has been gained by uphill labor, long and patient perseverance—But, has the spirit which brought us to the late crisis, received a check, or does it still exist to persevere our country? Does it still oppose its baleful influence to the operation, if not the very existence of the Government? We have heard of stopping its wheels. There are more ways than one of doing this. Derange the finances; sport with the public faith; shake the general confidence in established arrangements; and the foundation on which the general prosperity rests, will be as effectually broken up, as by withholding an appropriation. Can a hope possibly exist in the minds of any, that they can with safety refuse or neglect to admit the Government on those principles, which the people have so long realized as constituting the basis of their happiness, and which they have so often openly and unequivocally approved? The truth ought not to be concealed—The people are federal, but by hook or by crook , it is not apparent that the management of their affairs is too much at the mercy of those who have from the beginning distinguished themselves by reviling the measures which have been heretofore adopted, and who conduct as if they had pledged themselves to destroy the existing state of things. This is the old inverteracy; ranking on the surface. For a moment it was appalled by the majesty of the people; but immortal as the passions and prejudices of party; it emerges again—Banks, funding systems, and effective frontier protection, are its hobby horses, which sooner or later it hopes to see jaded out of existence. The session as before observed, is drawing to a close—What has been done—or rather what remains to be done? To look back may be ungracious.—Pay what thou owest, says poor Richard—stop not the wheels by withholding the essential Oil.
A bargain is seldom satisfactory that is all made by one party to the transaction. "There is that withholdeth more than is meet but it tendeth to poverty." Those who say that no faith ought to be kept with heretics, cannot justify leaving the frontiers defenceless. Should the session close without making adequate provision for public exigencies, in the civil and military departments, and the support of the public faith, the enemies of our national happiness and honor may laugh—but the people will execrate, "those who have left undone what they ought to have done."
The king of Great Britain has, by proclamation prohibited all aliens coming from France or countries under the government of France, from landing at any port or place in Great Britain, except at Yarmouth, Harwick, Dover, Southampton and Gravesend, unless by special special permission of his majesty.
Material Change.
Under the monarchy of France, the city of Paris paid about 77 millions of livres annually in duties—[Necker on finances.] That city now costs the republic for provisions, 370 millions every ten days (probably in effigies.) [Message of the directory to the Council of Five Hundred.]
The stock jobbing gentry in London are playing the dangerous game, so often practiced in this country of running up the funds—the consequence of which will be, like running up Georgia lands, the running down of many a private fortune. The minister of police in France has directed to be shut up all theatres where the Hymn of the Marseillois meets with any opposition.
One Lees of Sheffield, England, lately sold his wife to one Hall for 6 pence and gave one guinea to a coachman to carry her off. She was delivered with a halter about her neck, and the clerk of the market received 4d. for toll.
Mr. Dundas, in arguing against the bill for abolishing the slave trade, relied his opinion on two points. 1st. That the measure, if adopted, would no effect the thing proposed; it would only throw the business into the hands of other nations, who would still smuggle negroes into the British colonies—2d. That the passing of the bill would excite the indignation of the planters, and lead to the independence of the islands. He remarked also that British subjects at home had loaned money to planters to a large amount, on mortgages of plantations in the islands; and this property would be endangered by a separation of the colonies from the mother country. Mr. West, the painter is busy sketching a piece from Revelation—Death trampling down the kings of the earth.
DEAD. —Mr. Mcpherson, the celebrated Translator of Ossian's Poems, in the 59th year of his age—his remains were carried from his seat in Scotland to Westminister Abbey, and there deposited very near the remains of Dr. Johnson. These men were literary foes in life—in the grave, they are at peace.
MARRIED. —Last evening by the Rev. Dr. William Rogers, Mr. JOHN LANG , of the house of Lang and Ustick, Printers, to Miss SALLY USTICK , daughter of the Rev. Mr. Ustick, of this city.
On Tuesday the 24th inst. a commencement was held in the Hall of the University for conferring Doctors' Degrees, when after daily examining the several candidates on their respective Dissertations, Diplomas were given to
Mr. John Wilson of Pennsylvania; Mr. Nathan Potter of Maryland; Mr. Robert Chilom of Charleston; Mr. Thomas Ball of Virginia; Mr. Edward Jones of S. Carolina; Mr. John Otto of New-Jersey; and Mr. Charles Caldwell of N. C.
From Albany, May 16.
Yesterday passed through this city, Mr. Lewis, aid-de-camp to General Wayne, with dispatches from the President of the United States for Lord Dorchester governor general of Canada.
THOMAS CLAIBORNE,
Representative for the Brunswick District of Virginia, in answer to the address of his constituents, expressive of their approbation of his conduct on a late occasion in Congress.
GENTLEMEN,
It is not without the liveliest sensations of pleasure, that I read in the public prints the polite expression of your approbation of my conduct on a late occasion in Congress, respecting the treaty lately negotiated with Great Britain.—In doing this, I have spoken what appeared to be your unanimous voice when I left you, nor have you signified to me any change of sentiment—I have indeed felt an earnest solicitude for an expression of your will on that all important subject—which, however, was denied me from motives not with me to decide; but by a comparison of the implicit confidence that you have heretofore placed in my integrity and attachment to your interest—which I hope has, and ever will warrant a belief in you, that your interest committed to me is safely reposed, and that it can only be injured by an error of the head and not of the heart. I only beg leave to add, that my emotions of gratitude are more sensibly felt than my power to express it; and the highest reward for my services, that my ambition aspires after, is the approbation of my constituents, which, with the most earnest solicitude, I shall be studious to merit; and beg you to believe, fellow citizens, that I am with sentiments of firm affection and gratitude, your faithful public servant.
THOMAS CLAIBORNE.
NEWBERN, April 23.
On Wednesday and Thursday last, a number of the inhabitants of this town convened, to take into consideration the message of the House of Representatives of the United States, to the President, of the 24th ult. together with his of the 31st.
Resolutions were introduced, expressive of hearty concurrence and unqualified approbation of the President's conduct, and of sentiments of disapprobation equally pointed, against the message of the House of Representatives,—viewing it as a wilful and positive attempt to trample upon the Constitution, and to grasp at powers which they cannot exercise under it.
As to the first object of these resolutions, the meeting evinced that unanimity, which always attends the expressions of their love, respect and veneration, for the President. They recognized with emotions of gratitude and joy, in this instance, that discernment and prudence, and that firmness and resolution, which characterized the Commander in Chief; and that found judgment and sacred regard for the liberties of the people, secured and preserved by the constitution, which are the characteristics of the Supreme Magistrate.
On the latter object, there was a difference of opinions; and although the resolutions were greatly modified, yet unanimity could not be obtained.
We subjoin here a copy of the proceedings of the Town Meeting; as handed us by the Chairman.
Newbern, April 19th, 1796.
Pursuant to the notice of yesterday, the citizens of the town of Newbern assembled at the Court House, to take into consideration the propriety of presenting an address to the President of the United States, on the subject of his message in answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives on the 24th of March, 1796.
Col. Joseph Leech in the chair.
On motion, The resolution of the House of Representatives of the 24th March, and the President's answer, were read—Whereupon, the following resolutions were introduced, and unanimously adopted.—
1st. Resolved, That this meeting approves in the highest degree possible, of the firm and independent temper, with which the President of the United States has withstood a compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 24th of March, requesting him to lay before the House a copy of the instructions to the minister of the United States, who negotiated the Treaty with the King of Great Britain, together with the correspondence and other documents relative to that Treaty.
2d. Resolved, therefore, That an address be prepared and forwarded to the President of the United States, expressive of the gratitude and admiration with which every individual present feels himself agitated on the recollection of the virtues, integrity, and real love of country, which determined the President to resist the resolution of the House, in support of our most excellent Constitution, and in preservation of the liberty, tranquility and happiness, which, as long as the harmony of its b-
191. neces remains undisturbed, it is calculated to insure us.
3d. Resolved also, by a majority of the same, That it has been a subject of some regret with citizens who cannot attend this meeting, that so much of the public time and treasure should be consumed in a discussion, which a candid resort to the constitution in the first instance, might possibly have prevented.
Ordered, That the foregoing resolutions be prepared for publication in Mr. Martin's Gazette of Saturday next.
By order of the Meeting, JOSEPH LEECH, Chairman.
From the State Gazette of North Carolina.
Mr. Wills will be pleased to publish the enclosed letter from Deacey Burgess, for information.
Philadelphia, April 9th, 1796.
Congress is yet engaged on the Treaty, but the debates draw to a point; next week I think will finish them—appropriation is now the subject—the fate uncertain. I shall by the first water conveyance forward the debates now publishing in numbers to make one volume at a dollar—I mean to send one for each country—and half a dozen Gazettes.—To these I must refer for news and business—but to you, I will just now observe, that I consider the present period to be the most critical one that has yet existed in federated America—nothing can now come forward in Congress but the appearance of the existing parties is still in the debates—The sailor bill, the frigate bill, the revenue bills, as well as every thing that respects the increasing powers of the Executive, excite and have excited warm exertions. The numbers hitherto have favored the limiting, perhaps diminishing, rather than increasing those powers;—but the abilities of the other side make them respectable.—Indeed I believe the latter have small doubts of success—they have fairly thrown the glove—if success attends the full extent of the powers claimed by the advocates of omnipotence, the future expense of the House of Representatives may well be saved. Why come here to make laws which executive government can and does repeal, that is if the Treaty operates? and it is now generally understood that all considerations will be restored—and the extent and evils of this is incalculable. I will only add, that I am, for myself, decidedly against every measure that may facilitate its operation.
DEACEY BURGES.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL,
ALEXANDRIA, May 21.
Citizen Price.
I received last night official information of the arrival at St. Domingo of a French Fleet, with 30,000 men, and five chiefs of the directory for the government of that island.
This important event will open to the merchants of America a good chance for the sale of provisions, and for the navigation in those seas, which shall be soon free of those who, without respect for your rights as a neutral nation, take your persons and property.
P. A. CHERUI.
8 Prarial, 4th year of the French Republic, One and Indivisible. (21 May, 1796, O S)
No. 133, South Second Street.
DISEASES of the EYES.
J. E. HARRISON,
Accoucheur, M. D. and Member of the London Medical Society, &c.
INFORMS his Fellow Citizens, that he has studied Phyic under the most eminent British Professors, and has been upwards of seven years a constant Pupil at St. George's and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals, under John Hunter, Pott, Bromfield, and William Sharp. He performs all the Operations for Relief of Diseased Eyes, particularly Extracting the Chrysaline Humour, called Catarine; and he has restored to sight two out of five, who were blind. May 24, 1796. law 31"
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 meadow, 90 of prime wood-land, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on the 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 stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good 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, Surviving Executor.
Oct. 9. co.]
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 undermentioned articles—viz.
Superfine London Cloths and Kerseymere, Yorkshire second Do. do. Elastic do. do. Mix'd and Blue Coatings Flannels, &c. Manchester Printed Callicoes, London Chintz ditto, Blue and ditto Furnitures, India ditto, Long Cloths, Coffees, Baftas, Battilas & Conjevremy, 4-4 9-8 5-4 & 6-4 Superfine India Book Mullins, 4-4 and 9-8 India Book Handkerchiefs, 4-4 and 9-8 Scotch ditto, 4-4 & 6-4 plain do. Mullins, 4-4 & 6-4 British Jacanets, 6-4 British Checks and Stripes, 4-4 India do. do. 4-4 ditto Chilloes, Madras Handkerchiefs, &c. A large assortment of figu'd and plain Mullinets, Quiltings, Dimities, and Striped Nankeens, Fancy Watloatings, Gingham of the first Quality, subject to Drawback, India Nankeens, Men's White and coloured Silk Stockings.

City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  A magnificent 20,000 dollars, &c 50,000   dwelling-house, 30,000 dollars, are   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   40 do. 250 10,000   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 10 10,000   15,000 do. 10 150,000   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 first drawn ticket, and the 20,000 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 front on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when 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 Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.  The twenty four gentlemen who by 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 suspension indispensable.  SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
GEORGE HUNTER, CHEMIST, No. 114 South Second Street,
HAS for these two years past introduced a new species of PERUVIAN BARK, called YELLOW BARK, which after repeated trials by the principal Physicians of this city, is now preferred in all cases of importance that require it, to the best Red and Pale Bark. It is a powerful Astringent Bitter, sits well on the stomach, is certain in its effects, and requires only half the usual quantity for a dose.  Many of the citizens of Philadelphia are now acquainted with its virtues, the knowledge of which ought to be extended over the Union. He has a large supply of the Yellow Bark, and a general assortment of Drugs, Colours, Glass, Dye Stuffs, &c. LIKEWISE, Salt Petre, Salap, and Camphor, By the Quantity.  May 19. *12w7t
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. mktrow
Stop Thief! RAN away from the Subscriber, a black apprentice boy, about 18 years of age, smooth face, and remarkably well built. He took with him several suits of cloths—one of livery, blue, turned with yellow—a pair of dove coloured plush breeches—a brown schoneflor faced with black plush. Broke open the day he went away a trunk and stole therefrom nine pieces of gold—the property of Mr. Gilbert, and picked the pocket of Gen. Crabb of 15 dollars. Any person who will secure said thief shall be well rewarded by W. COOPER. May 23. [def] 127 Arch Street.
TO BE SOLD. 1st. A Three-story brick House, No. 80, N. Second Street. The lot is about 21 feet front, and 228 feet deep, to Bread-street, or Moravian Alley. It has long been one of the best lands 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 400 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, 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. March 29th. 1796
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.
FOR SALE. AT BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK-STORE, NO. 63, HIGH-STREET.  A valuable collection of the newest Publications, Just received from London, via New-York; Among which are the following:  THE American Pilot, in two parts—part the 1st containing charts and plans of the coasts of Newfoundland, Labrador, and the gulph and river of St. Lawrence. Part the 2d containing charts of the British channel, and the coast of Ireland to Cape Clear; of the Atlantic Ocean; and the coasts of Europe, Africa, and the Western Islands; of the whole coast of the United States and East Florida; of the gulph of Florida, and Island of Havannah, 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 Dumourier, in 3 vols. written by himself.  Chelmer's Estimate of the comparative strength of Great Britain.  History of the Moravian missions among the Indians of North America, with the manners and customs of the nations.  Corporal 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.  Wise-man'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. 2w
Urbanna Mill Sears, 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 to near the Mill Sears so 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, lift 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.  Leases for any term of years may be obtained on application to the subscriber, living on the premises.  CLEMENT HOLLYDAY. 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 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. 2w3m
WANTED, Several Apprentices to the Printing-Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street.
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. 12w1t
War-Office of the United States, May 4th, 1796.  THE following Rules, explanatory of those published the 13th February, 1796, are to be observed by all persons entitled to Lands, in pursuance of Resolves of Congress.  Every certificate of the acknowledgment of a deed or power of attorney, either before a notary public or other magistrate, must, in addition to what is usual, set forth that the person making the acknowledgment is known to the notary or other magistrate; for which purpose words of the following import must be inserted in the certificate.  "And I do moreover certify that the said A B making this acknowledgment has been for personally known to me."  "If the notary or other magistrate has reason to believe that he is the person he represents himself to be, he will also certify it."  "And if the proof be made by a witness or witnesses, he or they must swear to some general state of their knowledge of him, which matter must be set forth in the certificate; and the notary public, or other magistrate, before whom the acknowledgment is made, must also set forth that the witness or witnesses has or have been for upwards of personally known to him."  "If a justice of the peace is employed, the clerk of the court of the corporation or county must certify that such person is a justice of the peace of the county or corporation as the case may be, and that full faith is due to his acts as such."  JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. May 12.
This Day published, Price 31 1-2 Cents,  Mr. AMES'S SPEECH ON THE BRITISH TREATY. Sold by William Young, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, and by the Booksellers generally. May 19.
FOR SALE, A beautiful dappled grey, blooded HORSE, Near sixteen hands high, five years old this grass. Will go in a carriage; enquire at No. 133 South Second Street. May 23. $3
WHEREAS my wife Eleanor Fitzgerald, has contracted debts on my credit, without my knowledge, and contrary to my orders, and has, in other respects, greatly misconducted herself, the public are hereby warned not to trust her, as I am resolved not to pay any debts of her contracting.  Philadelphia, May 16, 1796.  JOHN FITZGERALD. 102w
SNOWDEN & M'CORKLE, RESPECTFULLY inform the Public, that they have opened their PRINTING-OFFICE, at No. 47 North Front-street, near Race Street; where they execute all kind of PRINTING, with accuracy and dispatch.  An Apprentice wanted. May 3. $312w3  For sale by the subscribers, IN PENN-STREET,  130 quarter Casks fresh Hylton Tea;  100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea;  300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces;  400 pieces Bandoes.  Willing & Francis. January 30. 312w.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of ROBERT STEVENSON, deceased, or to the late partnership of Robert & Cornelius Stevenson, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demand against the same, will bring them in for settlement.  CORNELIUS STEVENSON, Administrator, and Surviving Partner, No. 124 Spruce Street, 3w3w
This Day is Published, And for sale by THOMAS DOLESON, At the STONE HOUSE, No. 41, S. Second Street  DISCOURSES relating to the evidences of REVEALED RELIGION, delivered in the Church of the Universalists at Philadelphia, in 1796, and published at the request of many of the members.  By JOSEPH PRIESTLEY, L. L. D. F. R. S. Price two dollars neatly bound, or one dollar and 75 Cents unbound. May 21. 12w3m
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 aforesaid, 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. (22w1t) JOS. HABERSHAM.
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 Lambert, 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. mktrow
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 scales, 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 23. $
For Sale, A Valuable Grist and Saw Mill, IN New Jersey, near the Forks of Little Egg-Harbour. The Grist Mills sixty by forty feet, two water wheels, and calculated for four run of Stones, with foreen, fans and bolting-cloths, &c. The Saw-Mill has two saws, and capable of cutting five to 600 thousand feet of Boards per year. A valuable piece of Cedar Swamp, within a mile and a half of the Mill; and within three quarters of a mile of a Landing. The Lumber, &c. may be taken by water from the mill tail.
Several Valuable Tracts of Land, IN Pennsylvania, for all of which payment will be received in the notes of Messrs Morris and Nicholson, or in Cash. For further information apply to the Printer. May 17. 22w
No. 130. 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 hath 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. April 27. 12w4w
Five Hundred Bales of Excellent Bourbon COFFEE, For Sale by Joseph Anthony & Co. May 21. 12w  Landing, At the Subscribers' wharf, from on board the ship Aurora, capt. Suter, 150 Hogsheads  Prime Jamaica Sugars, For sale by Willings and Francis, May 17. $
Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, entitled "an Act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth, to incorporate a Company for making an artificial Road from an intersection of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike road near the Gap Tavern, in Lancaster county, to Newport and Wilmington, in the State of Delaware," the commissioners in said act appointed will procure five books and attend at the respective places directed therein to receive subscriptions for Stock in the company, viz. One book will be opened in the city of Philadelphia. One in the Borough of Lancaster, one at Strasburgh, in the county of Lancaster, one in the Borough of Wilmington, and one at the house of Samuel Cochran in the county of Chester.  The Subscribers, agreeably to their appointment in and by said act, will attend at the City Tavern in Philadelphia, with one of said Books, on Monday, the 6th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, until 4 in the afternoon, and for the two days following, if necessary, for the purpose aforesaid; on the first of the said days, any person of the age of 21 years shall be at liberty to subscribe in his own or any other name or names for whom he shall be authorised for one share, on the second day for one or two shares, and on the third day for one, two, or three shares, and in any succeeding day, (if the said books shall continue longer open) for any number of shares in the said Stock.  Every person previously to subscribing in said books must pay to the attending commissioners twenty-five dollars for every share to be subscribed.  GEORGE LATIMER, ROBERT WALN, NATHL. LEWIS, ABIAH DAWES. Philadelphia, May 7. saw Jun. 7.
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
SHOT, O Fall sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Canister Shot, and other castings executed at the shortest notice.  Nail rods, from rod to spike.  Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for cakes 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.  Herrings in barrels,  Kiln-dried corn meal in Hhds. and Bbls.  Rye flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 4. 22w
LAND for sale. A NY gentleman desirous of purchasing Land, in the vicinity of the city of Washington, may now be accommodated with a situation combining advantages as to health, soil, and prospect, not equalled perhaps in America.  The subscriber has for sale from 100 to 380 acres of land. It lies within 1 1-4 mile of the city of Washington, 1 1-2 from the President's Square, (from which it bears about N. by E.) and 3 1-4 miles from the Capitol. It lies nearly W. from the westernmost spring of the head waters of the Tibet, distant therefrom about 1-8 of a mile. The situation is remarkably healthy, and every part of the land is well watered—has great abundance of the choicest fruit: about 80 acres are in wood, and there are about 50 acres of meadow-ground, great part thereof can be watered and the whole laid down in Timothy-grass at a small expense. There are several beautiful eminences on it one of the heights commanding a most beautiful and extensive prospect—To the south, you have a full view of the city of Washington, the town of Alexandria, and the river Potomac, as far as the eye can reach. To the north, a full view of the Sugar-Loaf Mountain, distant about 35 miles, with the surrounding country. To the West, a very extensive view of the lands in Virginia: the whole forming a grand rural Amphitheatre. Any person inclined to purchase, will find on viewing the situation, that the Landlord is far superior to the sketch given of it in this advertisement. For price, &c. apply to the subscriber, living on the premises, or to George Walker, Esq. now in Philadelphia. JOHN THO. BOUCHER. District of Columbia, May 6, 1796. *22w5w
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-binder's Press, (used for pressing books in sheets) together with a number of bookbinders' tools, almost new.  Any person inclining 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. $22w.
Mustard and Chocolate CONTINUE to be manufactured in the best manner, and for sale, as usual—Also shell'd and pearl Barley, Coffee, Pepper, &c. Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale, Cyder, English Porter, Taunton and Bath Ale in bottles, &c. &c. at No. 93, South Front-street, opposite the Custom-house, by JOHN HAWORTH. Philadelphia, May 7, 1796. 22w4w
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 1797, Proposals will be received in writing until the first day of June next, from any person or persons disposed to contract for the casing and delivery of Iron Pipes necessary for the above purpose. By the Board. WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. March 31. 22w1t  PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, —No. 119— CHESTNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annual.]