Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-03-10 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 58 of Vol. VII.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1795.
[Whole No. 80]
LANDING,
From brig TOOLEY from LIVERPOOL ,  Stowed & Basket SALT, CHEESE, Double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers; PORTER BOTTLES, in crates.
FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Ketland. March 6. d
Just Published,
And to be sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41, Second Street, Benjamin Davis, 68, High Street, John Ormerod, 41, Chestnut Street, and by the Editor of this Gazette.
Proceedings of the Executive of the United States,
RESPECTING  THE INSURGENTS, 1794.
MARCELLUS.—as published in the Vir- ginia Gazette, in November and December, 1794. HISTORY of the REVOLUTION in GENEVA. REPORT of the late Secretary of the Treasury, on the PUBLIC DEBT, March 6.
Wants Employment,
A Person who has a tolerable knowledge of CONVEYANCING, a general know- ledge of Accounts and Figures, and writes a good hand. He would engage by the year, either in an Office or Merchant's counting house. A line addressed to J.B. and left at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, will be duly attended to. Jan. 10. codt.f
Scheme of a Lottery,
To raise 30,000 Dollars on 266,000 Dollars 1 drawing 15 per Cent. from the Prizes— This Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 14,539 Prizes, and 23,461 Blanks, being about one and an half Blanks to a Prize.
The Directors of the Society for establish- ing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising One Hundred Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the draw- ing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York— Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew Mc- Closkey, and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard How- ell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Day- ton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Jacobus Donham, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomfield, and Elijah Boudinot, of New-Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every assurance and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately discharged by a check upon one of the Banks.
S C H E M E :
  1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars is 20,000 10,000 10,000   2 5,000 10,000 10,000   3 2,000 10,000 10,000   10 1,000 10,000 10,000   20 500 10,000 10,000   100 100 10,000 10,000   200 50 10,000 10,000   1000 20 20,000 20,000   2000 15 30,000 30,000   5000 12 60,000 60,000   8100 10 81,000 81,000   11,539 Prizes. 266,000   23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000   Last drawn number, 2,000 
23,461 Tickets at 1 Dollar each is 266,000
The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superin- tendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Har- denberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the full amount thereof.
In order to secure the punctual pay- ment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 45,000 dollars, with four sufficient sureties, to perform their respective duties, the substance of which is
I. That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dol- lars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadel- phia, to the credit of the Governor of the Society, and such of the Superintendents as live in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, for the payment of the Prizes.
II. The Managers to take sufficient se- curity for any Tickets they may trust, other- wise to be responsible for them.
III. To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Bank, and to be audited by the Governor of the Society, monthly.
Peterboro, January 1, 1794.
On application to either of the above gen- tlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had.
For Sale or Charter,
The BRIG  Friendship , Captain Lovell, NOW laying at Walnut Street wharf, a staunch good vessel, not 2 years old, burthen about 1600 barrels. For terms apply to Joseph Anthony & Son. March 9. drw
For LONDON,
The Brig  DIANA, THOMAS MASON, Jun. Master; Burthen about 2000 barrels, the greatest part of her cargo being engaged, will sail on or before the 24th of March. She is a stout vessel, well found, Philadelphia built, sails well, and has good accommodations for pas- sengers. For freight or passage enquire of MATHIAS KEELY, South Water-Street, GAZZAM & TAYLOR, Front-Street or RALPH MATHER, Race-Street, No. 71. February 23. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Brig  ABIGAIL, A. W. Truafel, master. BURTHEN about 2000 barrels, now ly- ing at Telfe and Robert Waln's wharf, will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to the master on board, or THOMAS NEWMAN, No. 128, South Second Street. Win has for sale, on board said Brig, 3000 bushels Lisbon Salt, A few boxes fresh Lemons and Oranges, And a few quarter casks Lisbon Wine. Feb. 27. d
Genteel Boarding & Lodging,
AT No. 112, South Second Street. March 3. d2w
Thirty dollars reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, a white French servant man named Pierre La Flute , a- bout 30 years of age, of small stature, blue eyes, large nostrils; had on blue clothes, like a sailor's, and has a small wound in one of his fingers. He left my plantation last Sat- urday morning, after stealing several silver spoons and forks, part of which he held to a silversmith in Fredericktown. He eluded away with him a French Negro Girl named  Cecile , about 22 years of age belonging to me. She had on a green petticoat, and they both speak bad English. He says he is a gard- ner, and had been a teamman on board a French privateer which he left at Baltimore, previ- ous to his coming into my service at Fre- dericktown. Any person who will secure them in either of the jails of the following places, shall thereupon receive 15 dollars for each of the said run-aways, of the following per- sons.
John Vaughan, of Philadelphia; David Stewart and Sons, Baltimore; Moses Myers, Norfolk; or the Subscriber. E. P. M. DE LA VINCENDIERRE. Fredericktown, Maryland, Feb. 16. All Captains of vessels are warned not to carry them out of the country. drw3gtw2w
AT THE
Card & Nail Factory, No. 59, north Front Street, Webster, Adgate & White, Have constantly for sale, Cotton, Wool, Tow, and  Machine Cards, Of all Kinds,
Cut Nails of all sizes, Floor Brads, Sprigs and Tacks, Fullers Shears, Gun Flints and Wool Hats.
A quantity of kiln dried Indian Meal in barrels. A new Edition of Adgate's Philadelphia Harmony, containing both the first and se- cond parts, being the most approved sys- tem of Rules and the best collection of Tunes now in use.
Also for Sale,
A COMPLETE SET OF Machinery for making Cards On an Improved Construction. Oct. 2. iawtf
The New
Philanthropic Society, Constituted for the purpose of relieving sick or distressed members is open for the admission of a few Subscribers on the orig- inal terms, after which the entrance will be advanced.
The benefits arising from the above insti- tution are too obvious to require much com- ment; independent of advantages produced by social intercourse, the conscientiousness of contributing to our neighbours relief, affords the highest gratification to a feeling mind, while it secures to ourselves a certain provi- sion against future contingencies.
N. B. Printed particulars may be had (gratis) at the bar of the Sun Tavern, Straw- berry Street, where the Society is held. The next meeting will be on Monday the 16th inst. March 5. m&th3w
On Tuesday, the 24th inst.
At Seven o'clock in the Evening, At the Coffee House, Will be sold by Public Auction,
A NUMBER OF Forfeited Shares (compleat) IN THE Philadelphia & Lancaster Turn- pike Road Company. Footman & Co. Auctioneers. March 3. codt.w
BEEF.
400 BARRELS FOR SALE: APPLY AT No. 82, South Front Street, TO SAMUEL COATES. March 7. 16t
New-castle Pier Lot- tery.
Tickets in the above Lottery may be ex- amined at the Office No 149 Chestnut- Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Arrangements have been made to obtain regularly each day's drawing. Information also will be given where a few remaining Tickets may be purcha- sed. N. B. The Lottery commenced draw- ing the 25th inst. 28 Feb. d.
SHAKSPEARE'S WORKS.
Mountford, Bioren, & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the Patrons to these Works, and the Public, that from the very Liberal Encouragement they have al- ready received in the Undertaking, they will be enabled to put the FIRST VOLUME to Press in the course of the ensuing Month. This being the first attempt made in the United States for the publication of the Writings of the celebrated Shakespeare—and the magnitude and elegance of the Work rendering it materially expensive, the Pub- lishers anticipate a generous Patronage from an enlightened Public. It will be printed on a new and handsome type—and on paper of a superior quality.— The first volume will contain an elegant Front- piece of Shakespeare. SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by the principal Booksellers in this City, and throughout the United States, and by the Publishers, No. 75, Dock Street. Feb. 23. codt.3-taw4w
Wanted Immediately.
2 Smiths, a good fireman and White Smith, good encouragement will be given. Apply No 162 or 74 Market Street. Philad. Feb. 26, 1795. N. B. Boarding and Lodging free. d.
George Hunter,
Chemist, At his Laboratory, No. 114, South Second Street.
INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has begun the DRUG bus- iness again on an extensive plan. He has for sale a general assortment of
FRESH DRUGS,
CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS, and PA- TENT MEDICINES.
Likewise, painters' colours, dry and ground in oil, paint brushes, window and coach glass, dye stuffs, linseed oil, oil of turpentine, copal oil, varnish and japan, warranted good. Allum, copperas, madder, ground red wood by the hundred or smaller quantity.
As he imports the simples from the best market, and makes the compositions and preparations himself, he is enabled to vouch for and warrant every article sold out of his Laboratory, and likewise to dispose of them at the most reasonable rates.
He wishes to sell a large LOT of GROUND, the north-east corner of High and Eleventh-Streets, containing 78 feet front on Eleventh-Street, and 200 feet on Eleventh- Street, opposite Mr. Leiper's new buildings. And another LOT on the north side of High Street, near the above, 78 feet front, and 200 feet deep. Both lots have the privilege of a 30 feet alley in their rear. Dec. 13. istf
WANTED,
An Apprentice
To the Watch making and Repairing Business APPLY TO
C. Campbell, No. 3, south Fourth Street, two doors from Market Street. Jan. 19. 2awtf
American Landscapes.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA
TWENTY-FOUR
VIEWS.
Selected from the most striking and inter- esting Prospects in the United States; each of which VIEWS will be accom- panied with a descriptive account of its Local, Historical, and other Incidental Peculiarities.
By G. I. PARKYNS,
Author of the "Monoglia, Remains and Ancient Castles in Great Britain."
CONDITIONS.
 That the work shall be published by Sub- scription; and that each Subscriber shall engage to take the whole set of Views, and shall pay for each engraving, if black or brown; 2 Dollars; and if coloured 5 Dollars.  That the dimensions of each engraving shall be 24 by 17 inches, executed in aquatinta, and published upon paper of a superior quality. The publication to com- mence immediately; and one engraving to be delivered to the Subscribers, on the first Monday of each succeeding month, until the proposed series shall be finally comple- ted.  That with the last View of the series, shall be delivered an engraved title-page; an elegant characteristic vignette; a map of the route, connected with the prospects exhibited in the course of the Work; and an Alphabetical list of the Subscribers. 
TO THE PUBLIC.
THIS Work is offered to the public at a crisis peculiarly interesting to the Arts: Amidst the ravages of war, and the convulsions of a revolutionary age, they must inevi- tably languish and expire, unless the same happy country, which affords an asylum to the persons of the persecuted and distressed, shall foster and patronize the labour and industry of men of genius and talents. Advan- cing, indeed, rapidly to the zenith of power, reputation and opulence, America, even in a state of universal tranquility, must soon have become the rival of Europe in learning and taste, as well as her superior in morality and government. Under the present circum- stances of the world, however, the oppor- tunity occurs to anticipate the destined peri- od of pre-eminence; and to render America at this eventful hour, the guardian and pro- tectress of every science that can enlighten, and of every art that can adorn the human mind.
On this principle, more than the claim of merit, the Author presumes he shall not fail to attract the public attention; but still, he hopes, that he will not be found altogether undeserving or defective, either in the choice or execution of his subject. No country pos- sesses scenes better calculated to inspire ideas of the beautiful and sublime; to exalt the soul of the philosopher; to enliven the song of the poet, or animate the pencil of the painter, than those which lie profusely scat- tered over the American continent: But un- fortunately there is no country, whose native charms have been so superficially explored, or so imperfectly delineated. Hitherto, indeed the toil of converting a wilderness into a state of luxuriant vegetation; of providing the necessaries and comforts of life; and of adap- ting civil institutions to the genius of a new nation, seems to have been sufficient to en- gage all the strength, and all the talents of the inhabitants of America. The people of Europe, on the other hand, corrupted by wealth, and deluded by pride, have rarely, comparatively speaking, overlapped the boundaries of their continent in pure search of information or pleasure. The ruins of art, which encumber their domestic scenery, have been preferred to the novelties of nature which arise in other regions; and the time has been, that a View from the St. Lawrence to the Mississippi would have been less valued than the section of a palace, or a mutilated fragment of antiquity. But in respect to both, a revolution in situation and sentiment has been accomplished. The American finds leisure, with a retrospective and joyful sen- sibility of heart, to admire the graces, as well as to reap the abundance which providence has bestowed on this country; and the Euro- pean is compelled, with an anxious and ex- pectant eye, to look abroad for that peace & prosperity, which he can no longer enjoy at home.
The attention of mankind being thus dis- rected towards this country, every thing that relates to its physical, as well as to its poli- tical interest, will, it is presumed, receive a liberal encouragement. The Author of the present work, therefore, confidently makes the experiment on a new subject, and in a new style of execution. The art of engraving in Aquatinta, has indeed, for some time been held in high estimation throughout Eu- rope; its close imitation of finished draw- ings, and the free but forcible manner in which it depicts the light and graceful touch- es of nature, are properties, that seem pecu- liarly adapted to the American scenery, some of the tints and colors of which are certain- ly no where else to be found.
Exclusive of these advantages, it is likewise in contemplation to render the work a repo- sitory of descriptive topographical and histo- rical facts respecting the circumjacent coun- try from which the views were taken: but
to give full effect to this part of his undertak- ing, the Author must solicit the assistance of every citizen, who is possessed of authentic information, whether relating to the Natural history, or to the memorable events, connected with the respective engraving. The map of the tour will exhibit the relative situation of the views, as well with respect to each other, as to the principal Cities and Towns of the several States, commencing at the city of Washington.
As an additional recommendation to the favor of a patriotic public, it may not be im- proper to observe that the paper and every other article employed in executing the work will be of American manufacture, and of the best quality.
Twelve engravings are ready, and the ut- most dispatch will be used in preparing and delivering the engravings. Amongst the number alluded to, the following may be mentioned:
 1. A view of Mount Vernon, the seat of the President of the United States.  2. Philadelphia.  3. City of Washington.  4. New-York. 
&c. &c. &c. It is the design of the Author to finish those objects first, which are most important and interesting; and if the Public patronage shall prove adequate to the expense, he proposes to extend his undertaking to 24 Views, more than the number contained in the present Pro- posals. In that case, however, the first set of Views will be so arranged, as to form either an independent work for those, who may not wish to renew their subscriptions, or a series connected with the second set for those, who may wish to continue their patronage till the whole is completed.
Letters or other communications for the encouragement, elucidation, or improvement of the work, the Author requests may be ad- dressed to him at New-York.
Subscriptions are received by Mr. Harri- son, at his Print-shop, Maid Lane, New-York by Mr. Carey, Book-seller, No. 118, Market Street, Philadelphia, and by all the principal Book-sellers in the United States. February 28. d.
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jesse & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hds. and quar- ter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Soucungs and Congo TEAS, in quarter chests A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. June 9. d.
Columbianum.
Notice is hereby given,
That the Committee of Examination of Ta- lents and Pretensions, belonging to the Colum- bianum or National College of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, and Engraving conti- nue to receive recommendations from those Artists, who mean to become Members of that Institution, inclosed to Mr. Groombridge at his house adjoining the Bank of Pennsylva- nia, and addressed to the chairman.
Signed by order of the Committee of Ex- amination, &c. J. J. BARRALET, THOS. ROBSON, Assr. Sec. Feb. 27. d.
Columbianum.
February 14, 1795.

A LIST of ACTS passed at the Second Session of the Third Congress of the United States of America.
An act to authorize the President to call out and station a corps of militia in the four western counties of Pennsylvania, for a limited time.
An act extending the privilege of franking to James White, the delegate from the territory of the United States South of the river Ohio; and making provision for his compensation.
An act to amend and explain the twenty-second section of the act establishing the judicial courts of the United States.
An act authorizing a loan of two million of dollars.
An act to authorize the officers of the treasury, to audit and pass the account of the late Edward Blanchard, deceased.
An act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and for the expenses of the militia lately called into the service of the United States.
An act for the relief of Peter Covenhoven.
An act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.
An act authorizing the transfer of the stock standing to the credit of certain states.
An act to regulate the pay of the non-commissioned officers, musicians & privates of the militia of the United States, when called into actual service, and for other purposes.
An act providing for the payment of certain instalments of foreign debts, and of the third instalment due on a loan made of the bank of the United States.
An act in addition to the act entitled "An act to regulate the pay of the non-commissioned officers, musicians & privates of the militia of the United States, when called into actual service, and for other purposes."
An act further extending the time for receiving on loan the domestic debt of the United States.
An act to authorize the settlement of the claim of Samuel Priolet.
An act making further provision in sales of drawbacks.
An act for the relief of Epaphras Jones and others.
An act supplementary to the several acts imposing duties on goods, wares, and merchandise imported into the United States.
An act for reviving certain suits and proceedings which have been discontinued in the district court of Pennsylvania.
An act for the remission of the tonnage duties on certain French vessels.
An act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization; and to repeal the act heretofore passed on that subject.
An act relative to the compensation of certain officers employed in the collection of the duties of impost and tonnage.
An act to authorize the allowance of drawback on part of the cargo of the ship Enterprise.
An act to amend the act intitled, "An act making alterations in the treasury and war departments."
An act authorizing the erection of a light-house, near the entrance of Georgetown harbour, in the state of South-Carolina.
An act supplementary to the act concerning invalids.
An act to establish the office of purveyor of public supplies.
An act for the reimbursement of a loan authorized by an act of the last session of Congress.
An act, supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels."
An act enabling George Gibbs to obtain a drawback of duties on certain exported wines.
An act to continue in force the act "for ascertaining the fees in admiralty proceedings in the district courts of the United States, and for other purposes."
An act to amend the act, entitled "An act to establish the post-office & post-roads within the United States."
An act to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions; and to repeal the act now in force for those purposes.
An act for the relief of Angus McLean.
An act to provide some present relief to the officers of government and other citizens, who have suffered in their property, by the insurgents in the western counties of Pennsylvania.
An act authorizing the payment of four thousand dollars, for the use of the daughters of the late count de Grasse.
An act for allowing an additional compensation to the judges of the districts of Rhode-Island and Delaware.
An act relative to the passing of coasting vessels between Long-Island and Rhode-Island.
An act to continue in force for a limited time, the acts therein mentioned.
An act relative to cessions of jurisdiction, in places where light-houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers, have been, or may hereafter be erected and fixed.
An act for the relief of William Seymour.
An act for the relief of Robert Barton, and others.
An act for the relief of Spencer Man and Frantz Jacob Foltz.
An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt.
An act for the more effectual recovery of debts due from individuals to the United States.
An act making further appropriations for the military and naval establishments, and for the support of government.
An act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States.
An act for continuing and regulating the military establishment of the United States, and for repealing sundry acts heretofore passed on that subject.
An act to alter and amend the act entitled, "An act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar."
An act supplementary to the act, entitled, "An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the United States."
An act to authorize a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, and for other purposes therein mentioned.
An act to regulate the compensation of clerks.
An act authorizing the exportation of arms, cannon and military stores in certain cases.
An act making provision for the purposes of trade with the Indians.
From the Connecticut Courant.
THE COMPANION.
No. 17. Monday, February 23. We gain instruction from the infant tongue.
ANON.
Dear Mr. Companion, I promised to tell you more about my uncle's family, especially my aunt; but just as I was about to write to you, I saw my letter in the newspaper—and was much alarmed lest it might offend my father. But on the contrary, he was so pleased with it, that he immediately bought the books I mentioned, has sent my sister Sophy to my uncle's, and says he will have all his children like his brother's children. My aunt has read my letter, and forbids me absolutely to say a word about her—so I can't fulfil my promise. But my dear mother is so pleased with the change in me, that the delights in my company, and I read to her, and my sister, two or three evenings in a week. Sister Sophy has written my mother a charming letter from her uncle's, and is certainly as much mended as I am. In short, my father is altered as well as the rest of us, is almost every evening at home, cheerful, good-humored, and happy; and I have sometimes thought my mother was quite as much pleased with the alteration in my father, as in me.—My younger sister, who was beginning to be spoiled, is also improved. Formerly, if any body knocked at the door, she would not bid them come in, because it was not the fashion; nor would she go to the door herself, but into the kitchen, and call a servant. And if any person came in, and she was dressed, she would run away, as it was not genteel to be seen in a dishabille. But she was almost always in dishabille, with half-combed hair, and a dirty gown, unless when dressed for a party. Then indeed, she was so frizzled, and powdered, and pinched up about the waist, that she looked more like a doll from Boston, than a live girl. Now she appears early in the morning neat, clean, and pleasant, without any nonsensical frizzing, and never runs away let who will come. This was the practice always at my uncle's; and so my mother wished it to be at our house. But as my father did not give any attention to us, my mother could not manage us. Now all is changed; and I believe we shall be as good, and as happy, as my uncle's family. Still, we are not
so well yet, as my uncle's children; for our schools are often changing masters. Sometimes we have an awkward, ignorant man, who knows at first sight every boy's disposition—and can tell, when any mischief is done, who did it. But if you were to bring five hundred witnesses, to prove that the boy fixed on was twenty miles off, it would have no influence on him. Nay, those who testify in his favour, generally get flogged for lying. The other day, one of the windows was broken by Bill Frank, who carelessly threw something against it, but nobody saw him. When the master came, he immediately asked in stern manner, who broke the window? Jack Luckless replied, he did not know. "Ay," said our master, "I knew it was you, as soon as I came in, I saw guilt in your face. Come here, you little lying rascal, I'll learn you to break windows and then lie about it." Just as he was going to lay on with his big bunch of apple-tree switches, Bill Frank started up and said, "Pray, Mr. don't whip him; it was I that did it. I did not do it on purpose, and will get it mended as soon as school is out. When I came this morning to make the fire, as it was my turn, I carelessly threw a stick, and broke the window." "So," said our master, here is a pretty set of you—a combination to do mischief, and then lie each other clear. Do you come here, Mr. Brazenface, I'll teach you to take other boy's faults on your self." He then whipped both boys unmercifully, and their parents have taken them away; and my father, and several others, have determined he shall not keep the school longer than this quarter; when we are to have a man of a very different character. As soon as I have been long enough to him, I will give you his character. I shall keep this safe till our present master is gone, lest, if he reads it, I should feel the great bunch of apple-tree switches too. My uncle was once a ship captain, and after hearing the story of Luckless and Frank, told the following story last night being at our house on a visit.
"When I went to sea, I was at a French port, where a centinel was placed every night near the water-side. One of my sailors was on shore, and having got a little drink, did not come off with the boats crew. After nine o'clock, when by the established regulations, no sailor might be on shore, he came down to the shore, near where the centinel was placed, and began to hail the ship. The centinel, as was his duty, attempted to secure him, and carry him to prison. The sailor wrested his musket from him, flung it into the water, knocked down the soldier, and tumbling the centry box after the musket. By this time the guard were alarmed, and on their way to seize the sailor; who jumped into the water, and swam on board the ship. The next day, all the sailors were ordered to go on shore; the soldier appeared, and, after some time, pitched on one as the offender, who was immediately sent to prison. He denied the fact, and his captain appeared before the commandant, and declared the sailor pitched on was not on shore any time during the day, or night, when the mischief happened—but all was in vain. The commandant, (like our school-master) could see guilt in his face. He therefore ordered him on board the Guarda coast , to be sent to Count D'Estaing, then commander in chief of the whole island, and it was said that the poor sailor would certainly be hanged. The day the Guarda Coast was to sail, the real offender came to my uncle, and told him the truth, and desired him to take him to the commandant, that the other might be released. My uncle, charmed with the justice, and honor of the sailor, immediately took him on shore to the commandant; not doubting he would be so pleased with his conduct as to dismiss him. But, to his astonishment, he fell in a violent passion, ordered him immediately into irons, liberated the other sailor, and sent poor Tom to Count D'Estaing, with a written account of his crime; but saying nothing of the mistake the soldier made in accusing the wrong man, nor of the gallant conduct of Tom. The interpreter, who was an Irishman, came to my uncle, and gave him a letter to Count D'Estaing, stating all the circumstances. My uncle went with the prisoner, and presented the letter to Count D'Estaing, who immediately ordered the sailor before him, and asked him; why he had disarmed, and attempted to drown the soldier? To which he replied, that he had been drinking with a friend, till a little tiply, and when he came to look for the ship's boat, it was gone off, and when he hailed for her, the soldier came upon him with his bayonet—that he disarmed him to save his own life, and knocked him down, to make him easy,
until the boat came—and that he had no malice in what he did. The Count told him, that his crime was equal to mutiny in a soldier, and the punishment was death. Tom replied, "as to the matter of dying, do ye see, nobody lives forever—and a sailor should never be afraid—I know nothing that I have done to make me flinch." The Count asked him if he was willing to be hanged—"No, your honor, if I am to die, it is all one to you how; then let them drown me, or shoot me, and I'll be satisfied."
The Count. "Was not you a foolish fellow, to take the place of the sailor who was first arrested?"
Tom. "I might be a fool; but better so, than to be a rascal, and let an innocent man suffer. I could never have showed my face again; and whenever grim death had come, I should have been a d—d coward, knowing that I deserved the worst birth in Old Davy's locker."
Count. "Then you would do so, if it was to be done again?"
Tom. "Yes, by all that is sacred, had I ten thousand lives, I would give them all, before an honest fellow should be sent out of the world for my misdoing."
By this time, my uncle said he saw the tear in the Count's eye, when starting from his seat, he caught the sailor in his arms, and exclaimed, "Noble fellow! you ought to be an Admiral!" He ordered the sailor immediately discharged, and wrote a severe reprimand to the commandant.
PATER, jun.
To all persons who are desirous of promoting the improvement of the Roads leading to Philadelphia.
Gentlemen, AS it is self evident that every carriage coming to the city must pass over the road in the vicinity (whether it comes from the distance of one or three hundred miles) it must also be self evident, that the roads nearest to the metropolis are exposed to the most injury by the use of them. From these positions it seems to be a fair conclusion, that the owner of a very different character. As soon as I have been long enough to him, I will give you his character. I shall keep this safe till our present master is gone, lest, if he reads it, I should feel the great bunch of apple-tree switches too. My uncle was once a ship captain, and after hearing the story of Luckless and Frank, told the following story last night being at our house on a visit.
"When I went to sea, I was at a French port, where a centinel was placed every night near the water-side. One of my sailors was on shore, and having got a little drink, did not come off with the boats crew. After nine o'clock, when by the established regulations, no sailor might be on shore, he came down to the shore, near where the centinel was placed, and began to hail the ship. The centinel, as was his duty, attempted to secure him, and carry him to prison. The sailor wrested his musket from him, flung it into the water, knocked down the soldier, and tumbling the centry box after the musket. By this time the guard were alarmed, and on their way to seize the sailor; who jumped into the water, and swam on board the ship. The next day, all the sailors were ordered to go on shore; the soldier appeared, and, after some time, pitched on one as the offender, who was immediately sent to prison. He denied the fact, and his captain appeared before the commandant, and declared the sailor pitched on was not on shore any time during the day, or night, when the mischief happened—but all was in vain. The commandant, (like our school-master) could see guilt in his face. He therefore ordered him on board the Guarda coast , to be sent to Count D'Estaing, then commander in chief of the whole island, and it was said that the poor sailor would certainly be hanged. The day the Guarda Coast was to sail, the real offender came to my uncle, and told him the truth, and desired him to take him to the commandant, that the other might be released. My uncle, charmed with the justice, and honor of the sailor, immediately took him on shore to the commandant; not doubting he would be so pleased with his conduct as to dismiss him. But, to his astonishment, he fell in a violent passion, ordered him immediately into irons, liberated the other sailor, and sent poor Tom to Count D'Estaing, with a written account of his crime; but saying nothing of the mistake the soldier made in accusing the wrong man, nor of the gallant conduct of Tom. The interpreter, who was an Irishman, came to my uncle, and gave him a letter to Count D'Estaing, stating all the circumstances. My uncle went with the prisoner, and presented the letter to Count D'Estaing, who immediately ordered the sailor before him, and asked him; why he had disarmed, and attempted to drown the soldier? To which he replied, that he had been drinking with a friend, till a little tiply, and when he came to look for the ship's boat, it was gone off, and when he hailed for her, the soldier came upon him with his bayonet—that he disarmed him to save his own life, and knocked him down, to make him easy,
until the boat came—and that he had no malice in what he did. The Count told him, that his crime was equal to mutiny in a soldier, and the punishment was death. Tom replied, "as to the matter of dying, do ye see, nobody lives forever—and a sailor should never be afraid—I know nothing that I have done to make me flinch." The Count asked him if he was willing to be hanged—"No, your honor, if I am to die, it is all one to you how; then let them drown me, or shoot me, and I'll be satisfied."
The Count. "Was not you a foolish fellow, to take the place of the sailor who was first arrested?"
Tom. "I might be a fool; but better so, than to be a rascal, and let an innocent man suffer. I could never have showed my face again; and whenever grim death had come, I should have been a d—d coward, knowing that I deserved the worst birth in Old Davy's locker."
Count. "Then you would do so, if it was to be done again?"
Tom. "Yes, by all that is sacred, had I ten thousand lives, I would give them all, before an honest fellow should be sent out of the world for my misdoing."
By this time, my uncle said he saw the tear in the Count's eye, when starting from his seat, he caught the sailor in his arms, and exclaimed, "Noble fellow! you ought to be an Admiral!" He ordered the sailor immediately discharged, and wrote a severe reprimand to the commandant.
PATER, jun.
To all persons who are desirous of promoting the improvement of the Roads leading to Philadelphia.
Gentlemen, AS it is self evident that every carriage coming to the city must pass over the road in the vicinity (whether it comes from the distance of one or three hundred miles) it must also be self evident, that the roads nearest to the metropolis are exposed to the most injury by the use of them. From these positions it seems to be a fair conclusion,
that the owner of a team, three hundred miles distant, is interested in the goodness of the roads about the town, as much as the inhabitant of the spot; for it is surely a grievous thing to be stalled at the end of the day, in the last mile of so long a journey. But suppose that such good roads could only benefit the people in and about the town, it must be allowed that they could do no harm to any one else; for only those who use them pay any thing; and who would be a dog in a manger, to bark at the ox without wanting his fodder? A bill was presented last year to the Legislature, for the purpose of making Wissahickon road complete, the cost of which it was proposed, should be paid by a toll. A bill is also depending to make a turnpike road to Germantown, which has the same laudable purposes in view, but is somewhat different from that first mentioned. The friends of both these proposed laws seem to be of opinion, that they ought to be united, otherwise one might injure the other, without benefiting itself. Several meetings on this subject have been proposed; but by some untoward circumstance or other, they have either failed altogether, or have been too thin to effect any desirable purpose;—and yet every man who had any knowledge of such intended meeting has expressed a deal of zeal in the praiseworthy object, and generally speaking has bestowed some applause on those gentlemen who acted as well as talked.
But a venerable old man, who is now in Heaven, used to say—
"A man of words and not of deeds, Is like a garden full of weeds."
The consequence however, has been that the active gentlemen have slackened their efforts, and appear to be too much discouraged to continue them, thereby making an implied reproach to the selves, and ceasing to be actors have become talkers.
It is easy to give advice, it is not easy to follow it; this I am sure is true, for among my acquaintance, I find no character so universal as that of an adviser, and nothing did I ever propose to do, or to avoid, that might not as well have been in consequence of the advice of some good natured friend or other, as of any judgment of my own. It is therefore a sort of lex saluti that entitles me to advise you, and I do most heartily, not only advise but intreat you to meet at Dunwoody's tavern at the sign of the Spread Eagle , in Market street, on Friday the 13th of March, instant, at 7 o'clock P. M. and to come with a determination mutually to give up local prejudices, and to agree upon some general and liberal principle, which may form the basis of both bills, and equally operate in promoting their success, whether jointly or separately.
A. S.
The printers in the city are requested to print the above once at least, and if but once on the day preceding the intended meeting. Should it be considered in the nature of an advertisement they will please send a note to the Spread Eagle on the evening specified, addressed to A. S. and the money will be paid without hesitation or comment.
UNITED STATES.
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA.
By his excellency Arnoldus Vanderhorst, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the state aforesaid.
A PROCLAMATION.
IN pursuance of the resolution of the 19th December last, herewith published, I do, by this my proclamation, caution all persons from purchasing any lands included in certain grants comprising large surveys or great numbers of acres, which said grants have been lately obtained by divers persons, and are declared in and by the said resolution to have been signed and delivered contrary to the spirit and meaning of the act of the legislature in such case made and provided, and herewith also published.
Given under my hand and the seal of the state, in the city of Charleston, this eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord 1795, and in the nineteenth year of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America.
ARNOLDUS VANDERHORST. By the Governor's command, STEPHEN RAVENEL, Secretary.
In the Senate, December 19, 1794.
THE committee on the secretary of the state's statement of his proceedings, respecting the large surveys and grants of land made in the year 1793,
Report, that all the large grants which the legislature fully intended should not be signed and delivered out, have since the last meeting of the legislature, received the signature of the late governor, and been given to the respective persons therein named, or persons acting for them or in their name. That your committee are perfectly satisfied this measure has been adopted and carried into execution against the sense of the legislature and contrary to the spirit and meaning of the law, as will evidently appear on a deliberate perusal of the act, entitled "An act to repeal the land office for, and during the term of four years, under certain limitations, and for other purposes therein mentioned."
The title to the act and the preamble of the same being truly expressive of the intent with which it was framed, it being therein declared, "that no plan could be devised to effectually to defeat those iniquitous schemes as to suit the land office, except for grants not exceeding five hundred acres for a time: could a doubt remain on the mind of any person, after perusing the preamble aforesaid, it would have vanished on a perusal of the fourth clause, which declares that the governor must have been deceived when he signed the same, as no person in the state could suppose that such large bodies of vacant land were in this state. Your committee being of opinion that all those grants ought to undergo a judicial determination, recommend that the governor be requested to direct the attorney general, and the circuit solicitors, to take all legal measures for bringing the same to an immediate determination. Your committee further recommend that the Governor issue his proclamation, cautioning all persons against purchasing any of the said lands, and that the law itself, and this report, be published for the information of persons in our sister states, and also in Europe.
Resolved, That this house do agree to the report.
Ordered, That the report and resolution be sent to the House of Representatives for their concurrence.
By order of Senate, FELIX WARLEY, C. S.
In the House of Representatives, Dec. 19, 1794.
Resolved, That this house do concur with the Senate, in the foregoing report.
Ordered, That the report and resolution be sent to the Senate.
By order of the house, JOHN STANDFORD, DART, C. H. R.
CHARLESTON. (S. C.) February 13.
It is currently reported, that two British privateers are cruising off our bar: one is said to be a brig and the other a three mast Schooner—the latter mounting 18 guns and carrying 80 men.
On the 2d instant, arrived at Edenton, the privateer Schooner Mother Mitchell , captain L'Anglais , from a cruise, in which she had taken four ships; two brigs, two Schooners, and one sloop, the privateer mounts 10 guns.
A correspondent begs leave, through this public means to advise Mr. West and Mrs. Bignal to perform the favorite and truly admired farce of the " Spoiled Child ," before the races are over; as there is a vast number of Spoiled children , who daily attend on the turf, and show themselves to great advantage on their big horses, and who would, no doubt, like to see themselves well personated by our favorite, Mrs. Bignal, in the character of the Spoiled Child , in their boots and spurs.
LOUIS the XVI was performed last evening at the Church street Theatre. As every thing favoring aristocracy is rejected by the "order of the day," it was feared that those characters as friendly to aristocracy would not be well received. But the plaudits of a crowded and liberal auditory, changed their trembling into joy, & evinced, that good acting however disapproved the assumed sentiments may be to republicanism; can give rise to no other emotions than those of delight.
The play was loudly called for again; we presume the friends of the drama will be gratified as early as possible in a repetition of it.
On Tuesday, the 16th instant, the 28th regiment, commanded by lieut. col. Lee

paraded and marched to Harrison's Green for review. The uniform corps were in general very strong. The approach of the Governor, General Pinckney, Brigadier General Washington, and their suite was announced by a discharge from the Cadet Artillery, on the right of the line. The regiment then received the reviewing officers with presented arms—the officers saluting after passing the line they took post in front—the regiment then wheeled to the right, by platoons, and passed the Governor and Generals. In slow time and open order, the band of music playing Washington's March—the regiment then formed as before, on the same ground. A field piece was then ordered from the right of the line, in front of the regiment, and the officers summoned by beat of drum to take the oath prescribed by the militia laws of this state. "To support the laws and Constitution of this state, and of the United States." The oath was administered by Col. Dart, and the ceremonies commenced with his Excellency the Governor, Major Gen. Pinckney, Brig. Gen. Washington, and their aids-de-camp. It was then taken by Col. Lee and every officer present; and recorded on their commissions—they then took their points of command in the line.
Capr. Morris's dragoons went through a variety of manœuvres and evolutions, in front of the regiment. After the manual exercise the regiment went through several manœuvres and evolutions of forming and displaying columns on each company whilst Captain Morris's light Dragoons, the grenadiers and light infantry company skirmished in front of the whole. On their retreat, which was ordered by sound of trumpet, the fire was taken up by the artillery and line, against a supposed enemy in front. The different manœuvres, evolutions, firings, &c. were performed with great exactness, and much to the satisfaction of the general officers and the spectators.
Too much praise cannot be given to the uniform companies, who never performed better than on this occasion. The grenadiers and light infantry discovered an expertness, activity, and attention to discipline, which does them honor. In the manual exercise, firings, and evolutions of a flanking company, the light infantry may be equalled but cannot be surpassed. Indeed, the military conduct and appearance of the whole was such as to merit the approbation of the generals which was returned to the regiment by Col. Lee on their return to the parade in Meeting Street.
From the Albany Gazette. To the People of the State of N. York.
ON PARTIES.
IT has been supposed by certain political writers, that parties are necessary and useful in government—that they are favorable to the cause of liberty, and salutary to the health of the body politic—This question, always of high importance, is particularly so in this country, and at the present juncture. I propose a short examination of the hypothesis.
The conclusion in favor of parties has arisen from a view—first, that they have prevailed principally in free governments, and that by means of the principle of opposition and resistance which they have established, the freedom of the people has acquired continual accessions, and gained successive advantages over usurped power—Secondly, that there is a necessary tendency in men to corruption and abuse of power, and that this tendency is obstructed and resisted by the agitations of party.
It is a common error in reasoning to mistake that which merely accompanies a certain state of things, for either the cause or the consequence of that state of things. It may be granted that in free governments, that is, in governments in some measure, free parties more naturally prevail; yet it will not follow that liberty is the cause or the effect of parties. The better conclusion is, that parties are the effect of tyranny. What just historical example have we of genuine political liberty? there is scarcely one. As to what operation, therefore, the existence of parties may finally have in a government in which liberty is the great fundamental principle, we have no lights from history. The fact is, that all governments, both antient and modern have been founded not on principle, but on accidents, or deceit, or force, or on a concurrence of all the three. Power was established before liberty. Power builds a structure at a single stroke; liberty erects its edifice by patient labor and by successive persevering exertions. The small portion of liberty contained in all old establishments is derivative, not original: It has been gained by the people, not settled upon them—parties and factions have generally marked these exertions of the people in acquiring political freedom—they have marked that state of things which may be called the militant state of liberty—they have been the occasional conflicts between those who rule and those who
are oppressed.—No wonder then that they have prevailed most in governments which have been called free—that is in governments which contain in their organic structure a capacity of acquiring to the people new rights and of securing old ones.
In the Roman republic, as in the mixed government of Great Britain, liberty was continually engaged in an offensive war, a war always just, generally successful and always glorious.
In despotic governments, liberty is annihilated. There is no organ of the constitution through which it can speak or act—there is no principle, no habit, no spirit which can awaken and stimulate to exertion. Contests and rivalries among the people can hardly exist where there is nothing to contend about; and opposition and resistance can rarely arise, where immediate and inevitable destruction must await the resisting party. Thus parties are uncommon in despotic governments and terror produces a miserable and melancholy tranquility.
The examples therefore go only to prove, that parties are favorable to liberty while in a progressive state, that is in a state of hostility and suffering, which is the state in which we have been accustomed to view it. Thus far the inference may be fair, but very different should be the conclusion in a state where liberty is triumphant, where it is primarily established, when it is the vital principle and main spring of political operations.—It is not true that parties are necessary to liberty, in the abstract—they are only necessary to partial liberty such as I have described and history exhibited.
Such being the tenor of historical examples it will be obvious on short reflection, that their application to the state of things in this country must altogether fail.
In the American government, liberty is the fundamental principle and predominant quality—the invariable policy of the constitution is, that the people shall enjoy the greatest possible good, and shall determine in what that good consists, and the means by which it may be obtained.—All our political regulations are derived from the people, not imposed upon them.—Liberty is not an acquisition, a blessing provided for and dealt out to them—it is inherent in them—it accompanies all their steps—it is the subject of habitual and daily exercise—it is not that they seldom more perfect here, more extensive more pure than in other countries, and in ancient times; the truth is, it rests on a different foundation, and is of a different species; in other governments opposition supports liberty, because the object of opposition is tyranny—in this, opposition would injure liberty itself, because there is no tyranny to oppose, and because a state of violence however it may be favorable to the attainment of a foreign and remote good, must surely impair the good which we already enjoy.—To illustrate this matter the great and most important foundation of parties, is a permanent difference of personal interest in the community—such as that which subsists between the nobility and the people; between classes who possess certain privileged rights and those who have none.—But what standing diversity of interest can there be, where privileges are unknown, and perfect equality prevails?—Another distinction has often been suggested between the rulers and the ruled; a natural distinction where the rulers hold a permanent authority, but a nominal and frivolous one, where the rulers derive all their power by short and precarious delegations, and are themselves ruled by their own laws.
In England, the most natural, universal and permanent distinction of parties has been between the court and the country interest. It has subsisted between those who were in possession of great, immemorial and oppressive power, and privilege, and those who had just liberty enough to stimulate their ambition, and strength enough to ensure a slow conquest.—The same division has infected the house of commons, which, as being the guardians of liberty, should have been uniform in one interest; but it is not surprising that a body of so motley a character and illegitimate origin should have drawn into the vortex, and exhibited upon its republican features the same division of party which was distracting the nation at large.—But in certain great emergencies, the house of commons has stepped forth the true representative of the national will, assumed its proper station in the balance of the constitution and dictated humiliating conditions to the monarchy. These were seasons in which liberty made her bold approaches, and won advantages from power, which she has since surrendered to corruption.
In determining the policy of the American government, general reasonings drawn from historical examples should be admitted with caution; inferences from example fail where comparative circumstances fail. The American political revolution which begun in
the year 1774, and terminated in the year 1789, and formed a new era in the affairs of the world more important than that which had preceded it; because it was the only one that had ever afforded an opportunity to apply proposed institutions to the touchstone of improved reason.—In other countries, new institutions of policy have been little more than scions grafted on the old sturdy stock of prejudice, bigotry and error; But in America, they have sprung from principles, original not artificial, with all the aids of experience but free from the fetters of false example.
If I have been successful in shewing, that the common argument derived from historical example, is false and inapplicable to the present state of things in this country. I shall pursue the enquiry in a subsequent letter and hazard a few remarks on the other argument above alluded to, drawn from a supposed tendency in the government to corruption and abuse of power—and shall finally, as a matter of pressing importance in this country, point out some of the positive evils, political and moral which must attend the establishment and operation of party spirit.
CONSTANTIUS. For the Gazette of the United States.
NEW THEATRE.
L'Aigle permet aux petits oiseaux de chanter. THE JEW was last Saturday, for the third time this season, represented, to a very respectable but not a crowded house. To detail the plot of this piece is unnecessary, as it may be purchased of any bookseller in the city.
The most prominent character is SHEVA, a Jew, whose benevolence towards a Christian, is, for the first time, introduced on the stage: being hitherto, both on and off the theatre, held up and regarded with uncharitable derision and contempt. However difficult it is to divest ourselves of prejudices, nature demands a claim towards the oppressed, which is evidently what the author had in view. If we can credit the narratives of travellers, that urbanity is found in a Turk, and friendship in a Hottentot, how safely may we reconcile our feelings, by a disposition to believe in the benevolence of a HEBREW.
The gentleman who undertook this part, fell far short of expectations, notwithstanding the applause he occasionally received. It must here be remarked, that the very novelty only, of this character, (which was quite uncharacteristic) excited those emotions of approbation; for who can conceive, that Cumberland, the author, ever meant that such sublime sentiments should be delivered with a dull sameness of pronunciation, and an affected nasal monotony? Imitation is sometimes a dangerous error: the British Roscius was aware of this, for he would not hazard his reputation to the public until he had succeeded in private, to attain some degree of perfection. It is true, this gentleman labors under a disadvantage, having never seen the model to mould himself the true prototype; for the discerning author had certainly the actor in his eye, when he wrote this comedy, whose in-born genius was happily adapted to personate this difficult character.
It is, without offence, cordially recommended to him, to speak with his accustomed natural pronunciation, and carefully to avoid, what so often offends the ear, an Irish, and sometimes a French idiom—but, above all, the drawing repetition of a sentence, roundly tintured with methodical cant.
JABAL, unfortunately, also falls into an error, not altogether dissimilar: The words are put in his mouth by the author, and, in justice, he repeats them correctly: true, they give cause for risibility; but the actor should beware, and not affectedly overcome his own gravity: Voluntary and involuntary laughter are distinct emotions. The performer should always avoid the one as unnatural: the feelings of the audience will recompence a happy turn of wit, or an arch undistorted gesture, with the other.
It is a kindness done to an actor occasionally to rebuke, particularly when his aim is applause at the expence of his judgment: and it is also to be regretted, that performers, in general, should so often forget themselves (when the impulse of the public's feelings should unanimously approve what may be relevant to latent or present circumstances) that they fondly arrogate that praise, intended purely as an homage to the author. This is a species of qui pro quo, that those whom the capricious should be very expeditious in dismissing themselves of.
The Gentleman who personated SIR STEPHEN BERTRAM, had few difficulties to encounter—his cast was in his natural style,—he gave all the asperity of the inexorable Father,—but the cause of his anger removed—he was then justly forgiving—self-chastised and humbly
repentant; if there was any room to blame, the writer would neither be silent nor severe, it is seldom this Gentleman deviates from the rules of dramatic chasteness, a presumptive proof, how well, he has acquired the good opinion of the public.
FREDERICK is not unexceptionable, this is not meant to retard his rapid advances into public favor, but to spur him on, to attain that celebrity, to which he bids fair, with any of his competitors.
CHARLES might have done better; if he has any fault, it is, he possesses too much confidence, and sometimes looks on as it were 'with an absent eye,' he however did himself great credit, but he has been seen in this character to more advantage, because he has performed with less of the nonchalant.
ELIZA RATECLIFFE was irresistible and endearing, in affection and tenderness. So much has been said of this Lady, that "to say more would be to say less of her merits," her well known superior talents need no eulogium.
The rest being principally subordinate characters; of whom, nothing was seen within the rules of fair criticism, to harshly condemn or lavish empty praise. The after piece went off as trifles do, L' HIRONDELLE.
For the Gazette of the United States. Mr. Editor, In your Gazette of yesterday I observed several queries from "Americanus"—which I shall take leave to answer, being furnished with materials sufficient to substantiate the facts. B.
DID Mr. Peale convene the Artists, to take into consideration the plan of a national institution for the encouragement of Painting, &c. &c. or was he invited by them to assist in carrying their ideas into execution?
The design of a national institution was a Federal plan suggested by the founders of the Columbianum some time before Mr. Peale was invited to meet them, consequently his claim to the title of an original founder is unfounded.
Did Mr. Peale reprobate and oppose the plan of a national college? Yes uniformly, as well as the name Columbianum.
Did Mr. Rush, the carver, recommend the artists to withdraw themselves from Peale's Museum; and did he assure them he would follow their example, in order to preserve the Columbianum? Yes privately.
Did Mr. Rush adhere to his declaration above alluded to? No he forfeited his word.
Did Mr. Birch, jointly with nine others, voluntarily sign an obligation to support the establishment of a national Columbianum, on a foundation not liable to be subverted or shaken by illiberality or intrigue? Yes in the most unequivocal manner.
Did Mr. Birch and his associates, in this solemn engagement, discharge the confidence they reposed in each other? Mr. Birch forfeited all claim to confidence by deserting the cause he had promised to espouse.
Did any members of the Columbianum retire from the Society at Peale's Museum, after the artists had withdrawn themselves? Yes several Gentlemen and Artists of the first respectability.
When the artists withdrew from the Museum, did they abandon their intended institution? Certainly not, for they immediately adjourned to Mr. Groombridge's house adjoining the Bank of Pennsylvania and there proceeded regularly, in order to carry the original plan of a national College into effect.
Did Mr. Peale present the constitution of his society for incorporation without the knowledge of the members who compose it? Yes, as appears by the assertion of Mr. Loutzenbourg; who seems, from his own account, to have been un candidly and dishonorably treated in that instance.
Did the association at Peale's Museum formally adopt the name Columbianum, until they knew it to be the distinguishing name taken by the national college of artists, convened at Mr. Groombridge's? No.
PHILADELPHIA, March 10.
The proceedings of the Executive of the United States respecting the Insurgents just published contain among many others the following interesting articles, which have not before been printed—viz.
The Instructions of the Commissioners. The Correspondence between the Governor of Pennsylvania and the Secretary for the Department of State. The Instructions to the Governor of Virginia.
By this Day's Mail.
RICHMOND, March 2. It appears by a proclamation of the Governor of North Carolina, that several persons in that state have been concerned in forging grants for western lands and disposing of the same.
NORFOLK, Feb. 28. Thursday night arrived the ship Thomas, Capt. Vickery, from London after a passage of eleven weeks. In the Thomas came Capt. Boney, who was charged with dispatches from Mr. Jay to the President of the United States; he set off for Philadelphia immediately on landing to Philadelphia. Capt. Vickery says, that the Treaty between Great Britain and America was generally reported in London as very favorable to this country.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. Days. Brig Tryphena, Hathaway, Savannah 21. CLEARED. Brig Venus, Burrows, St. Bartholomews. Captain Gordon, of the brig Trial, left Norfolk on Tuesday, the 24th ult. on which day Admiral Murray, in the Africa man of war, with the Thistle and Cleopatra frigates, and Lynx sloop of war, came out and were cruising off the cape. The Thetis was the only British ship of war remaining at Norfolk.
The sloop Abby, had a passage of 21 days from Boston, and came into Delaware Bay on Friday morning—For several days past. Doan saw numbers of vessels of different descriptions; in one day he could distinguish 21 sail, S. S. E. from the Cape; three of the number were ships, lying to, the wind very fresh from N. N. W.
The Skit, mentioning certain names, wants elucidation.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Type, Price. 6 per Cents 19 3/4 to 20. 3 per Cents 11 3/4 to 12. Deferred 23 3/4 to 24. Bank of the United States 30. Pennsylvania 30. North America, 45 to 50.
LIBRARY.
Notice is hereby given, That a general Meeting of the Library Company of Philadelphia, will be held by adjournment, at the Library in Fifth street, on Monday next the sixteenth instant, at six o'clock in the evening, in order to take into consideration the propriety of encashing their Annual Payments, and repealing so much of their by-laws, as authorize the Directors to dispose of the Real Estate of the Company. By order of the Members assembled at the Library this day. Z. Poulson, jun. Secretary pro tem. Monday, March 9
All persons indebted to the Estate of Joseph Paschall, late of this City, merchant, deceased, are desired to pay the Subscribers, and those who have any demands are requested to bring in their accounts to be settled and paid. Samuel Coates, Acting Executor to Estate of Joseph Paschall deceased. March 10
NEW THEATRE.
By Particular Desire, TO-MORROW EVENING, MARCH 10. Will be Presented, (For the 1st time this Season) a Comedy called Every One has his Fault. To which will be added, A COMIC OPERA, called The Poor Soldier.
On Friday (never performed here) a new Tragedy, called FONTAINVILLE FOREST, with entertainments. Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/4 of a Dollar—and Gallery a dollar. The Public are respectfully informed that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
Fresh Teas,
Of Superior Quality, viz. Imperial, or Gunpowder. Hyson Gomee, 1st quality Hyson, 2d. do. do. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong. A few Boxes of each, for sale at No. 19, Third street south. Dec. 10 codt

PUBLIC NOTICE.
The Commissioners of Allegany County having transmitted to the Subscribers, for the purpose of collecting a list of Taxes due on unlocated Lands in said county, for the year 1794, in consequence of which we now inform all persons concerned in said Lands, that one of us will attend, from the 6th to the 20th inst. from 9 till 10 o'clock in the morning, at No. 158, South Front Street to receive said Taxes.
Presley Newill. Dunning M c Nair. March 3. advm.
City of Washington.
SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  1 A magnificent 7 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, cash 38,000 are 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 12,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 8,000 & cash 8,000 16,000   1 ditto 6,000 & cash 6,000 12,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 4,000 & cash 4,000 8,000   1 ditto 3,000 & cash 3,000 6,000   1 ditto 2,000 & cash 2,000 4,000   1 ditto 1,000 & cash 1,000 2,000   1 ditto 500 & cash 500 1,000   1 ditto 250 & cash 250 500   1 ditto 100 & cash 100 200   1 ditto 50 & cash 50 100   1 ditto 25 & cash 25 50   1 ditto 10 & cash 10 20   1 ditto 5 & cash 5 10   1 ditto 2 & cash 2 4   1 ditto 1 & cash 1 2 
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 neat 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 appointments 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 those having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A complete PLAN of the whole of this Important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient and modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the same may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Devison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground,
ON the west side of Third, at the corner of New or Story Street, in the City of Philadelphia; it being 34 feet 8 inches in front on Third Street, and 86 feet deep on Story Street. On said lot are two framed dwelling houses, one four stories high; the corner house almost new, with a good cellar.
For terms and other particulars, apply at the Office of Edward Bontly & Co. or at No. 60, north Second Street.
Jan. 26 msf&gw
Wants Employment,
AN Elderly person, who writes a good hand, and understands accounts, and who also can be well recommended for his honesty and industry.
Any gentleman or mechanic who may wish for such a person to keep his books, and make out his bills, may receive information by applying to James Hardie, corner of Lombard and Fifth Street.
Jan. 23 mswif
FRESH Bohea Tea, AND GIN in Pipes,
Now Landing from on board the ship Peggy, John Elliott master, from Amsterdam.
Also Imported by the late Arrivals, Russia Hemp, first quality
 Ditto Sail Duck  Ditto Ravens Duck  Brown Russia Sheeting  Ticklenburgs  Oznaburgs  Brown Flanders Sheeting  Hollands and Brown Rolls  Cotton Stripes and Checks  Flanders Bedticks  Holland Sail Duck  Seine Twine  Dutch Great Coats  Gin in cases  Madder  Window Glass, 8 by 10  Jewets Bark  Opium  Allisatida  German Steel  Mill and Cross-cut Saws  Hoes and Cutting Knives  Sythes and Skates  Coffee Mills  Black Lead Crucibles  Anchors from 3 cwt. to 15 cwt. 
And a General Assortment of 5-4 & 6-4 Boultng Cloth,
FOR SALE BY
Pragers & Co. Nov. 11 d
110,000 weight of
Green Coffee,
In 87 bds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf.
1st 2d 3d 4th Proof
Bourdeaux Brandy,
 30 pipes of London particular Teneriff,  and London particular Madeira WINES,  in bds. pipes, and quarter casks;  Malaga Do. in quarter casks;  Antigua and other RUM in bds.  St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality,  St. Marks MOLASSES,  Hylon TEA,  Jamaica SPIRITS,  Holland GIN, in pipes;  LOAF SUGAR, in bds.  PEPPER, &c. &c. 
FOR SALE BY
Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. Dec. 4 d
Monday March 2d, 1795.
Inland Navigation.
This Day is published, and to be sold by Zachariah Poulson jun.
No. 80, Chestnut Street, and at the Philadelphia Library,
A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE
Rise, progress, and present state
OF THE
Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania.
With an Appendix, containing Abstracts of the Acts of the Legislature since the year 1792, and their Grants of Money for improving ROADS and NAVIGABLE WATERS throughout the state to which it is annexed.
"An Explanatory Map."
Published by Direction of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna, and the Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation Companies.
"Here smooth CANALS, across the extended plain
Stretch their long arms to join the distant main.
The sons of toil, with many a weary stroke
Scoop the hard bosom of the solid rock;
Resistless through the stiff opposing clay,
With steady patience, work their gradual way;
Compel the Genius of the unwilling flood
Through the brown horrors of the aged wood;
Cross the lone waste the silver urn they pour,
And cheer the barren heath, or fallen moor.
"The traveller, with pleasing wonder sees
The white sail gleaming through the dully trees;
And views the alter'd landscape with surprise
And doubts the magic scenes that round him rise.
Now like a flock of swans, above his head,
Their woven wings the flying vessels spread
Now meeting streams, in artful maze, slide
While each, unmingled, pours a separate tide;
Now, through the hidden veins of earth
They flow
And visit sulphurous mines and caves below
The ductile streams obey the guiding hand,
And social Plenty crowns the HAPPY LAND!
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A FEW COPIES
Of the celebrated Performance under the signature of
M A N L I U S,
May be had of
John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut Street.
PRICE—25 CENTS.
A VENDRE,
Une Terre Superbe situé dans l'Etat de la Nouvelle York.
LA BELLE Habitation connue par le nom de SCOTIA, situé sur le bord du nord de la Riviere de Mohawk et vis a vis la florissante ville de Schenectady qui est a l'extremite de la communication par eau entre la Caneda et autres parties occidentales avec la ville d'Albany dont elle est eloignee de seize miles Anglois ou cinq lieues un tiers de france.
Cette terre est bornee par la dite Riviere environ deux tiers de lieue—Les grands Chemins des parties de l'ouest et du nord se joignent en cet endroit avec plusieurs autres et conduisent a l'endroit par ou l'on traverse la Riviere vis a vis la dite ville—cette habitation contient plus de mille acres, une grande partie de la quelle est en plaine de la premier, qualite et propres pour des prairies ou du grain dont elle produit une grand abondance.
On pourroit la diviser en plusieurs habitations donnant a chacune des situations tres commodes a placer des maisons—elle contient a present deux maisons grandes et bien commodes avec des Granges Ecuries, Magazins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres batimens qui sont tres convenables le tout situe pour une elevation au bord de la dite Riviere d'ou l'on a une vue bien agreable sur la dite ville, des prairies dans les environs et de la Riviere aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'eau environ trente acres, qui est bien fourni de poisson et de gibier.
Il y a aussi sur la dite terre une Moulin a eau sur un courant qui ne manque jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier; on y pourroit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—sur cette terre est aussi un bon Verger des meilleurs fruits de ce pais d'environ mille arbres, entres les Jardins abondent de toutes sortes de fruit propres pour ce climat—Dependent aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenements avec des lots de terre dont les baux font d'une courre dures.
Il n'y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus seconde pour toutes sortes de grain d'hiver dont il en a ete seme l'automne passe presque deux cents boisseaux ce que sera compris dans la Vente aussi bien que deux petites lies dans la Riviere vis a vis a la maison.
On pense que la vue de ces terres en donnera une plus haute idee qu'aucun description qu'on pourroit en donner.
Pour les conditions de Ventes il faut se rendre chez le soussigne demeurant sur les lieux ou a messieurs Oliver Wendel et Harrison G. Otis, a Boston—messieurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, a New-York—messieurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, membres du Congres, a present a Philadelphie, ou a monsieur Stephen Bayard dans la ville de Schenectady, qui feront connoitre le prix et conditions de la Vente.
JOHN SANDERS.
Valuable Property For Sale,
IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK.
THAT valuable and well known Estate, called SCOTIA, situate on the north bank of the Mohawk river, directly opposite the populous and flourishing town of Schenectady, at the foot of the water-communication from the Western Country, and Upper Canada; sixteen miles from the city of Albany, extending about two miles on the bank of the river above and below the said town; this river is the only water communication in the United States with the great western Lakes. The roads from the western and northern parts of the state of New York, together with a number of other public roads here meet, and lead to the noted ferry kept opposite the said town.
It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is intervale or low land, calculated both for grass or grain, producing great burthens annually; it may be laid into a number of valuable farms, affording convenient and handsome building grounds; there is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses, with large Dutch barns, barracks, hovels, stables, cart and wagon house, carriage house, horse house, summer house, and other out-houses, on a commanding eminence near the bank of the river, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect of the river for several miles, the lowland, the town, and a fine lake of water, covering about thirty acres, well stored with all kinds of river fish, fowl, &c. There is a good grist mill on a never failing stream of water, a good frame house, &c. for the miller, also convenience above the mill for erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand apple trees, set out, grafted of the best fruit, the gardens are stocked with all the various fruits the climate will admit; also several tenements with portions of land on short leases.
The land in point of fertility of soil, is exceeded by none in the state; there is now in the ground near two hundred bushels winter grain, which will be included in the above sale.
Also two small islands in the river, opposite the mansion house.
A view of the premises, it is presumed, will fully equal any description that can be given thereof.
For terms of sale apply to the Subscriber, residing on the premises, Messrs. Oliver Wendell or Harrison G. Otis, Esquires, in the town of Bolton, Cornelius Ray, or De Witt Clinton, Esquires, at the city of New York; James Gordon or Henry Glen, Esquires, two of the members of Congress, at the city of Philadelphia; Stephen N. Bayard, in the town of Schenectady, by whom the price & terms of sale will be communicated.
JOHN SANDERS.
Scotia, Jan. 28, 1795.
N. B. The remaining stock unsoil, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or purchasers may be accommodated with.
Philad. Feb. 7. 2aw3m
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COFFEE,
54 hogheads } 120,000 lbs. 350 barrels
Just arrived in the Rebecca, Captain Hughes, from Jamaica.
FOR SALE BY
Peter Blight.
Who has also now landing out of the Mercury, from Oporto, Choice
Red Port Wine,
IN PIPES.
Dec. 22 d
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