Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-03-21 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 68 of Vol. VII.]
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1795.
[Whole No. 790.]
On Tuesday the 24th inst. At Seven o'clock in the Evening, At the Coffee House, will be sold by Public Auction, Forfeited Shares (complete) Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Road Company. Footman & Co. Auc'trs. March 3.
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln. PORT WINE in pipes, hds. and quarter casks. LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks. Souchong and CONGO TEAS, in quarter chests. A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT. Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales. Velvet CORKS, in do. Ruffa MATTS. June 9
APPLES. For sale, a few hds. of good found Pippins. Enquire at No. 33, Arch Street. March 18
TO BE RENTED For one or more years and immediate possession given: About Sixty Acres of Land, Twenty of which are Dyke Meadows, in high order; it is situated at Point no Point five miles from the City of Philadelphia, it was formerly the Property of Thomas Bouby deceased—there are on the Premises a good dwelling House, two Barns &c. For particulars enquire at No. 76 High Street. Philadelphia, March 17, 1795.
110,000 weight of Green Coffee, In 87 hds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, cut in toasted awback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf. 1st 2d & 3d Price.
Bordeaux Brandy, 30 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira Wines, in hds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga do. in quarter casks, Anagas and other RUM in hds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, 10 Mark MOLASSES, 10 Box TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland GIN, in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in hds. PEPPER, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. Dec. 4
Philadelphia, March 19, 1795. PROPOSALS By MATHEW CAREY, For Publishing by Subscription, THE HISTORY OF THE Earth and Animated Nature. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
TERMS. I. This work will be published in twenty-four weekly numbers. The first number shall appear about the beginning of next June. II. Each number shall contain eighty octavo pages, or five sheets of letter press, and two handsome engravings. Six numbers will form a volume. III. The price of each number will be a quarter of a dollar. IV. Should the work exceed twenty-four numbers, the surplus shall be delivered gratis. V. The names of the subscribers shall be prefixed. VI. Should any subscriber disapprove of the publication, after an inspection of the first four numbers, he shall be at liberty to withdraw his name, return the numbers, and receive his money again. SUBSCRIPTIONS received by the publisher, and by the principal booksellers throughout the United States. w&stij.
James M'Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Returns his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave respectfully to solicit a Continuance of their Favors. As his Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the neatest and most fashionable manner. Hewill thankfully receive any orders & pay prompt and punctual attention to them. Oct. 25
For HAMBURGH, THE SHIP S T A R, JOHN VANNEMAN, Master. NOW lying at Walnut street wharf, and will sail early in next month, having part of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to Thomas & John Ketland.
Thomas & John Ketland, Who have for Sale, received per the above vessel, Duck, Russia, Ravens and Hollands, Lead, English and German in bars, Anchors, from 8 to 14 cwt. Tin, in boxes, Bagging, No's. 5, 6, 8, 11, &c. Sheeting, white and brown, Hollands, Platilles Royales, Diaper. Steel, Frying Pans, Mill Saws, Cables, Junk, Window Glass 10 by 12, & 9 by 11. ALSO ON HAND, A few pipes belt Holland Gin, Do. London particular Madeira Wine, Claret in cases, of superior quality, Sheathing Paper, and an assortment of Glass Ware, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, Glasses, &c. &c. plain, flowered and cut. Cheese, double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers. March 19
For Charter, THE BRIG FAMIE, SHE is a stout built Brig, burthen about 1200 barrels, two years old, will be in complete order for a cargo in a few days, and is well calculated to carry lumber on deck. For terms apply to the Subscriber at No. 216 South Water Street. Levinus Clarkson. March 17
For Freight or Charter, THE BRIG ABIGAIL, A. W. Trifield, Master. BURTHEN about 2000 barrels, now lying at Jeffs and Robert Waln's wharf, will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. To be chartered on board, or at THOMAS NEWMAN, No. 118, South Second Street. Who 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
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, fails well, and has good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage enquire of MATHIAS KELLY, South Water-street, GAZZAM & TAYLOR, Front-street or RALPH MATHER, Race-street, No. 71. February 23.
Gentel Boarding & Lodging, AT No. 112, South Second Street. March 3
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 original terms, after which the entrance will be advanced. The benefits arising from the above institution are too obvious to require much comment; independent of advantages produced by social intercourse, the consciousness of contributing to our neighbours relief, affords the highest gratification to a feeling mind, while it secures to ourselves a certain provision against future contingencies. N. B. Printed particulars may be had (gratis) at the bar of the Sun Tavern, Strawberry Street, where the Society is held. The next meeting will be on Monday the 16th inst. March 5.
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 Virginia 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
LOTS FOR SALE, ON New Market Square. On the 25th day of March instant, at Seven o'clock in the evening, will be exposed to sale by public vendue, at the Merchants' Coffee House in Second Street, Two Valuable Unimproved LOTS on the west side of Second Street or New Market Square, in the city of Philadelphia, viz. No. 1. Being the corner of Cedar, commonly called South Street, containing in breadth on Second Street, twenty three feet, and in depth one hundred and twenty feet, bounded on the east by Second Street, or New Market Square, which is about 130 feet wide, on the west by an alley 12 feet wide, extending northward from Cedar Street, and on the north by lot No. 2. No. 2. Of the same front and depth adjoining the foregoing, both have the privilege of the 12 feet alley, by which they are bounded on the west. They will be put up together or separate as may seem most agreeable at the time of sale. Terms of Payment. One third in notes at two months, one third at four months, and the other third at six months, with security if required. Footman & Co. Auc'trs. March 14
NOW LANDING, For sale by the Subscribers, from the ship Theresa from St. Marks, 15 hds. & 3 tierces SUGAR And 1200 lbs. St. Domingo Indigo, From the Brigantine Sally, from Jamaica, 200 Bags PIMENTO, They have also on hand, 150 qr. casks of rich Mountain Wine, Port Wine in pipes and halfheads, Brimstone in roll and cake, An invoice of Saddles and Harness, New Castle Crown Glass 8 by 10 Liquorice Ball in boxes of 2 cwt. each, One 12 inch new Cable, 150 crates of Que. ns Ware assorted And 251 pieces of Mahogany. Philip Nicklin & Co. March 16
SALT. Best Cadiz Salt, Just landing from on board the Brig Trial, for sale at Messrs Willing and Francis's wharf by Levinus Clarkson. March 11.
COFFEE, 54 hogheads 350 barrels } 120,000 lbs. 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
George Hunter, Chemist, At his Laboratory, No. 114, South Second Street. INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has begun the DRUG business again on an extensive plan. He has for sale a general assortment of FRESH DRUGS, CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS, and PATENT 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, copercas, madder, ground red wood by the hoghead or smaller quantity. As he imports the samples 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 High-street, and 200 feet on Eleventh-street, opposite Mr. Lister's new buildings. And another LOT on the north side of High Street, near the above, 28 feet front, and 200 feet deep. Both lots have the privilege of a 30 feet alley in their rear. Dec. 13.
Wanted Immediately. 2 Smiths, a good fireman and White Smith, good encouragement will be given. Apply No 162 or 74 Market Street. Philad. Feb. 28, 1795. N. B. Boarding and Lodging free. d.
John Miller jun. No. 8, Chestnut Street, Has for sale by the hackage, or piece, RUSSIA SHEETINGS, TICKLENBURGS, OSNABURGS, IRISH SHEETINGS, DO. SILESIA, INDIA { MUSLINS, PERSIANS, and NANKENS. March 16
FOR SALE, BY F. Coppinger, No. 221, South Front near Pine Street, A Quantity of CLARET. In hds. and cases. East India and Cayenne COTTON, Black PEPPER. March 19
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 Bads, Springs and Tacks, Fullers Shears, Gun Flints and Wool Hags, A quantity of kiln dried Indian Meal in barrels. A new Edition of Adgate's Philadelphia Harmony, containing both the first and second parts, being the most approved system 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
This Day is published, And for sale by William Young, No. 52, South Second Street, J. Ormerod, at the old Franklin's Wharf, No. 41, Chestnut Street, and the Editor of this Gazette, [Price 18 Cents.] A SERMON, Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, in the City of Philadelphia, on the 19th of February, 1795, being the day of General Thanksgiving throughout the United States. By ASHBEL GREEN, D. D. One of the Pastors of the aforesaid Church. March 18
Just Published, And to be sold by Mr. Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut Street, Mr. Dobson, 41, Second Street, Mr. Davies, 68, High Street, and by the Editor, 119, Chestnut Street, An ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE DUTIES, Payable by Law, on all Goods, Wares & Merchandise imported into the United States after the 1st day of March, 1795.—Price 1-8th of a Dollar. March 19
Tomorrow morning will be landed from on board the Schooner Polly and Sally, CAPTAIN CARR, at Walnut-Street Wharf, and for Sale by the Subscriber, viz. 58 Hds. prime old Tobacco, of Richmond Inspection. 278 Barrels Flour. 18 Barrels of Pease, Shorts, &c. N. B. The Schooner will return in a few days for Norfolk and Richmond. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to ROBERT HENDERSON, No. 10, Chestnut-Street. March 19.
Department of War. JANUARY 26, 1795. INFORMATION is hereby given, to all the Military Invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are entitled for six months of their annual pension, from the fourth of September, 1794, and which will become due on the fifth day of March, 1795, will be paid on that day, by the Commissioners of Loans, within the States respectively, under the usual regulations. Applications, of Executors and Administrators, must be accompanied with legal evidence of their respective appointments, and of the time of the decease of the Invalids, whose pensions they may claim. By order of the President of the United States, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War. Jan. 27.
Columbianum. Notice is hereby given, That the Committee of Examination of Talents and Pretensions, belonging to the Columbianum or National College of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, and Engraving continue to receive recommendations from those Artists, who mean to become Members of that Institution, included to Mr. Groombridge at his house adjoining the Bank of Pennsylvania, and addressed to the chairman. Signed by order of the Committee of Examination, &c. J. J. BARRALET, THOS. ROBSON, Ass't. Sec Feb. 27
Wants Employment, A Person who has a tolerable knowledge of CONVEYANCING, a general knowledge 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. an. 19
UNITED STATES. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the trials of Criminal Causes in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District, will commence on Monday, the 4th day of May next, at the City Hall in Philadelphia: when and where all persons bound by recognizance or otherwise to appear, are required to attend. By order of the Honorable William Paterson, Esq. one of the associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq. district judge of the United States for the Pennsylvania district. D. LENOX, Marshal. Marshall's Office, March 11, 1795. The printers of news-papers to the westward and northward of Philadelphia, are requested to insert the above. March 12
Stables to be Let. To be let from the 28th inst. or sooner if required, A Neat Eight Horse Stable with the convenience of a good Hay Loft & Shed for Carriages, in Elbow Lane, between Market and Chestnut Street. Enquire at the Rising Sun, Strawberry Street. March 11
Inland Navigation. This Day is published, and to be sold by Zachariah Poulson jun. No. 80, Chestnut Street, And at the Philadelphia Library, A NEW HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE Rise, progress, and present state OF THE Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania. With an Appendix, containing Abstract of the Acts of the Legislature since the year 1795, and their Grants of Money for improving ROADS and NAVIGABLE WATERS throughout the State which 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' extend straight their lo g arms to join the distant main. The sons of toil, with many a weary stroke scoup the hard bosom of the solid rock; Resilient 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 dusky 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, glide While each, unmixed, pours a separate tide; Now, through the hidden veins of earth they flow And visit sulphurous mines and caves below. He dufile streams obey the guiding hand, And social Plenty crowns the HAPPY LAND! 2awtf

170 L. A. W. S OF THE UNITED STATES.
An ACT for the reimbursement of a loan authorized by an act of the last session of Congress.
SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Bank of the United States be, and the same is hereby authorised to lend to the United States, the whole or any part of the sum of eight hundred thousand dollars (remaining unapplied) in pursuance of the authority granted to borrow one million of dollars, by the act entitled, "An act making further provision for the expenses attending the intercourse of the United States with foreign nations; and further to continue in force the act entitled "An act providing the means of intercourse between the United States and foreign nations."
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That after reserving such sums as may be sufficient to satisfy prior appropriations, there be further appropriated, in aid of the provision heretofore made, out of the proceeds of the duties which have arisen, or may arise upon carriages for the conveyance of persons; upon licenses for selling wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors by retail; upon snuff and refined sugar; and upon property sold at auction; which were imposed by acts passed during the last session, and which may be further continued, the present session of Congress, or from the proceeds of such duties or revenues as may be established in lieu thereof, a sum sufficient to the reimbursement, before the year one thousand eight hundred and one, of any loan or loans, which have been or which may hereafter be made, in virtue of the act aforesaid: And that the faith of the United States be, and the same is hereby pledged, to make good any deficiency of the said duties.
Approved, February the twenty-first, 1795.
An ACT authorizing the erection of a Light House near the entrance of George-Town harbour, in the state of South-Carolina.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby required to cause to be erected, as soon as may be, a Light-House near the entrance of the harbour of George-Town, in the state of South-Carolina, at such place, when ceded to the United States, as shall be most convenient for the navigation thereof; and that a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, be appropriated for the same, out of any monies not otherwise appropriated: and that a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, be appropriated, for placing buoys on certain shoals in Cape Fear river, below the town of Wilmington, in the state of North-Carolina.
Approved, February the twenty-first, 1795.
NEW-YORK AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
MAUNSELL'S METHOD OF RAISING POTATOES FROM THE SHOOTS.
The President of the United States having forwarded to the President of this Society, a Treatise lately published in Ireland on an improved method of raising Potatoes, and having requested that after perusal, it might be returned to him again; Simon De Witt Esquire, was directed to prepare an abstract of the same, and make report thereof to the Society; which abstract and report is as follows, viz.
IN compliance with the order of the Society I have made an extract from the Pamphlet entitled "Letters to the Right Honourable and Honorable the Dublin Society on the culture of Potatoes from the Shoots, by the Rev. William Maunsell L. L. D. printed in Dublin 1794."
In this Pamphlet the most eligible process in cultivating Potatoes from their shoots, is not particularly pointed out, but we are left to judge from the great variety of experiments which are minutely described in it, none of which seem to have failed of success, and in some every shoot planted has been productive.
By the shoots are meant those fibres or branches which immediately grow from the eyes of the potatoes after they have begun to vegetate without being put into the earth.
The following are the methods which have been generally used in planting them:
1st. Drills of about six inches deep and two feet apart from each other are made in ground previously prepared in the usual way. Potatoe shoots are then cut into
lengths of about five or six inches each and planted in the drills six inches asunder with their thickest ends or those which have been next to the potatoe downwards. They are then covered with earth about one inch under.
Or 2d. A furrow is made with a plough some dung spread in it, the furrow is closed back with the plough, and the shoots planted in it as you would do cabbages with setting hicks.
Or 3d. The shoots are laid down in any direction in the furrow at proper distances from each other and covered with the ploughs.
Which of those methods of planting, is the best upon the whole, does not seem to be clearly decided by the experiments.
When the shoots appear, above ground keep earthing them up at least eighteen inches high leaving always about two or three inches above ground for "says the author the higher you earth them up the greater will be the produce; for the potatoes from the shoots if properly attended to will not spread in the ground but ascend to the surface as you may see when dug out growing to the stock as Onions tied to a trace."
The superior advantage of raising potatoes from the shoots instead of the potatoes themselves are the following:
1st. The seed potatoes which in Ireland are reckoned to be one sixth of the whole crop, are a clear saving.
2d. The same space of ground will produce twice or three times the quantity.
3d. The growth is more vigorous—The produce earlier and of a better quality.
4th. The labor of cutting the seed potatoes into what are called sets or scullians is also saved.
5th. It is probable they will not be so apt to degenerate as in the old way of raising them.
In proof of those advantages, and in order to throw light upon this subject, I shall now make some miscellaneous quotations from the Pamphlet selected out of a great number of arguments, certificates, letters, affidavits, tending to the same purpose, to cite all which would carry us into the perplexity intended to be avoided.
Certificate of the Mayor of Limerick, &c. "The Rev. Doctor Maunsell having made an experiment on the culture of Potatoes from the shoots, requested our attendance to see the proof of his experiments; We accordingly went on Dec. 27th to his garden to see them dug. To our very great surprise, on digging two drills of twenty eight feet each, we found them the largest and finest we ever saw, and of different kinds; we made the laborer dig the same length of a bed of potatoes sown in the usual manner and we weighed the produce of each, and found Doctor Maunsell's mode of culture from the shoots to weigh twice as much as those contained in the bed, tho' three drills are supposed to contain the ground in a bed; and we do verily believe that Doctor Maunsell's culture of potatoes is the greatest discovery that has been in agriculture this century past, and that he has reduced the culture from the shoots to a perfect and certain system, and that it will (from what appeared to us) be a saving to the nation of £750,000 & 250,000 acres annually."
"BEN. FRENDE, Mayor. "JOHN TUTHEL, "RICHARD HARTE, "PHIL. RUSSELL."
"At a meeting of the Common Council of the city of Limerick, held the 10th day of February 1794, in the common council chamber of said city."
"Richard Harte Esq. having shown to the Mayor and Common Council the produce of one single potatoe-shoot, agreeable to the Rev. Dr. Maunsell's new discovered mode of culture, containing sixty-eight potatoes, with the stock from said shoot seven feet in length—Ben. Frende Esq. late mayor, with several other gentlemen having seen the surprising produce from the shoots in Dec. 1792, in the Rev. Dr. Maunsell's potatoe garden; Henry D. Esterre, Esq. our present mayor having having been witness to the produce on the second of December last from the shoots in Dr. Maunsell's garden."
"Resolved, That the thanks of the common council be given to the Rev. Dr. Maunsell for his very ingenious and useful discovery, for his indefatigable pains in reducing the culture from the shoots to a perfect system, and for his liberal communication of the same to the public."
"Resolved That Dr. Maunsell deserves every compliment the public can pay him."
"Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be sealed with the city seal, and that our town clerk do wait on Dr. Maunsell with the same."
Signed by Order, EDWARD PARKER, Town Clerk.
Observations of the Author.
"To convey the savings of this mode of culture in plainer terms, without going into fractions, or too complicated a calculation, and shewing the savings of an acre, supposing the culture from the shoots properly attended to. In the first instance the tiller will save half the rent of the acre (an half acre under shoots producing equal to an entire acre from scullians) which at 6l. the acre is a saving of 3l.—Secondly, he will save half the quantity of manure, which I suppose worth 2l.—Thirdly, he will save the entire seed, 5 barrels, 8 stones each, at two-pence half-penny medium price per stone 10s.—And fourthly, half the labor of cultivating the acre, which I shall suppose 1l. 10s. So that by substituting the shoot instead of scullian, there will be a saving to the tiller of about 9l. on an acre. This is but a moderate calculation, when compared with the produce mentioned in some of the letters received from a gentleman who tried the experiment last season."
The usual mode of preparing potatoes for sowing is by cutting the potatoe into as many pieces as it has eyes; these when cut are called sets, in Irish scullians, and are let to lie for several days until a kind of crust appears on the part that is cut, for the Tiller imagines that if the sets or scullians were sown down, as soon as cut, the snails and worms would soon injure them and the crop would be greatly lessened; but the failure in my opinion does not proceed from it being newly sown, for it is obvious to every person conversant in the sowing of potatoes that the set or scullian long before it is cut from the potatoe, and even the potatoe itself appears haggard and shrivelled up, owing to the different shoots, proceeding from it, and even these when sown do not grow; one third at least perishes, because the strength has been taken from them by the different shoots proceeding from it, and if there be any small remains of life in the scullian, it perishes on the very threshold of vegetation, because when come to its birth it has not strength to bring forth.
"It is well known to such persons as have paid any attention to the culture of potatoes, in the common mode of tilling they are apt to degenerate. This I have experienced in some potatoes of a superior quality sent me as a present. I paid every attention to the sowing, but when they were fit to dig I found them vastly inferior to those I had eat, with the Gentleman who furnished me with the seed."
"This degeneration (if I may use the expression) did not proceed from a difference in soil or tillage, both being equally good and equally attended to, but from the weakness of the potatoes, their strength having been exhausted by successive shoots before I had received them."
"Few potatoes preserve their originality, because they exhaust themselves before they are sown; to preserve them in their best state, they should be sown as soon as they begin to vegetate: If this be not attended to, the potatoe tillage will dwindle, and instead of large potatoes and a good crop, which the countryman flatters himself that rich manure and good tillage must produce, he will find his potatoes small, and oftentimes scarce worth digging."
"The shoots in spring, when care fully taken off and laid in small heaps covered lightly with earth, like Asparagus plants, are in a state of vegetation till you can with convenience plant them, but it is best to plant them immediately after they are separated from the potatoe."
"Every kind of potatoe should be sown separately, if they be not, but sown with different kinds, they, from contact, participate of the quality of each other, and produce but a spurious kind of potatoe."
"Good covering is the very life of potatoe tillage; this is an observation founded on experience, tho' little attended to—and the reason why potatoe tillage is generally so poor, is, because they think a light covering of an inch or two sufficient, without ever considering that the potatoes ascend to the surface, and the more covering the greater produce: This I have experienced in those shoots planted in drills, for the potatoes have ascended on the stock, each covering producing an additional layer, and the whole drill appearing as one continued heap of potatoes."
The foregoing extracts contain the substance of what I don't know what the most material parts of the pamphlet, brought within as small a compass as I could, without doing too much injustice to the subject. I hope I have accomplished the intention of the order of the Society. And flatter myself, that it will at least occasion experiments to be made in our American soil, in order to ascertain whether the very high expectations entertained in Ireland, with respect to the utility of this discovery, can be realized on this side of the Atlantic.
S. DE WITT.
Whereupon it was resolved, That the said abstract be published for the information of our fellow-citizens; and that it be recommended to them to make experiments on the culture of potatoes according to this new mode, and forward the results thereof to this society.
By order, SAM. L. MITCHELL, Sec'y. Senate Chamber, March 9, 1795.
From the Independent Gazetteer.
Mr. OSWALD, Please to insert the following in your paper, which will oblige a number of the subscribers for your Gazetteer, and a sincere, zealous friend to rational, practicable, governmental
liberty; but an avowed enemy to licentious anarchical liberty—worse than tyranny.
CITIZEN DEMOCRITUS, personifier of Democratic Societies.*
SELF-DIGNIFIED SIR,
I ADDRESS you, and your fraternity at New-York, as a kind of representation or sample of all the societies in America, falsely and foolishly called Democratic Societies. You and your associates and dependents, or admirers, ought to know, or to learn, that appellative, and especially assumed names, should, at least in some measure, correspond to the nature of the things or persons to which they are given, or by whom they are assumed. Now, according to a just description of the nature, qualities and tendencies of your self-created existence, which may be seen in the last part of Mr. Osgood's Sermon, as published in the Gazette of the United States, January 1 and 2; you may easily see that your assumed and self-dignifying name, by no means corresponds with your real nature.
Let me use the freedom or liberty to tell you, that this Sermon exhibits a well drawn picture of you, to all the rational, judicious, and peaceable citizens of America, who have no connection with your fraternities; and ought to be used as a looking glass by yourselves.
I hope you will not blame me for practising upon your own principle; & accordingly I tell you, that in my opinion, the epithets Demoniac and Lunatic , are patronymically and appellatively better adapted to your real character.
But although I might thus leave you, by paying you in your own coin, to enjoy, while you can, all the advantages that may accompany demoniacism and lunacy, yet, to prevent, if possible, thousands of comparatively ignorant and innocent citizens of America from falling into the same dangerous and often incurable condition, I shall demonstrate that your character is such as deserves the above epithets.
In general, you pretend to be advocates for some kind of government, which you would have your disciples to believe, that if it were adopted and supported, a regeneration (as some of you chuse to phrase it) would necessarily ensue, almost productive of a terrestrial paradise; whereas your democratic principles (neither more nor less, if properly so called) aristocracy, republicanism, or monarchy either absolute or limited, or a mixture of all or of any of these. In a word, your hackneyed affections, which you endeavour to impose, as if they were political axioms, tend to an annihilation of all government, divine and human. e. g. You claim the right of opinion, of thinking and speaking, when you please—and declare, if this is denied, you must be slaves. Now I take the liberty to tell you, that it is not merely my opinion, but am certain there is a government, frequently and properly called a Theocracy ; and I believe that a day will come when all impertinent evil thinkers and evil speakers shall be called to account, by One who executes his own laws, from whose Court you cannot appeal; and whose sentence you cannot avoid: and then it will be found, that there was a law with a sanction against evil thinking and evil speaking; and unless timely repentance prevent, we may at present know, that these will terminate in evil for painful feeling. And I know that persons will be found guilty in these respects, not only on account of thinking and speaking blasphemously against the Absolute Sovereign of the Universe, but also for thinking and speaking injuriously against the civil rulers of their own species, under whom the God of the Universe has, in his providential administration, placed them.
That I may not disgust you with much of divine government or authority at once, I only request you to read the 18th and 19th verse of the Gospel by Matthew, and the 3d chapter of the Epistle of James. Perhaps many of your fraternity may sneeringly reply, that you prefer Tom Paine's pamphlets—Rights of Man, &c. especially, his Age of Reason; together with the late productions of some of the political philosophers of France, to all the Bibles in America. To which I, at present, only say, that those who would so lightly esteem you on account of such a free and unrestrained manner of thinking, speaking, and writing, as confidently to assist you in the annihilation of the present government, expecting that you will create a better out of the succeeding chaos—such, I say, are already
* See the Independent Gazetteer, Feb. 7, and taken from the New-York Journal.
dy deeply infected with your own demoniac and lunatic disease.
More particularly, can there be a greater evidence of your lunacy, than your complaining so loudly, as if you were apprehensive of danger, by government restraining you in respect of thinking? However, I have told you that you are and will one day find yourselves amenable to a theocracy, for your thinking as well as speaking; yet should the Congress of the United States go about, by penal laws, to restrain men from thinking, even if their thoughts might be supposed to be as bad as those of the most wicked demons, I would conclude, that they themselves would become lunatics, and should be confined to cells, rather than fill seats of legislation, while the thinking faculty is only exercised about thoughts not expressed in words, these neither are, nor can be, the objects of human legislation or administration—I have indeed read of some despots, who have delivered authoritative commands to the sea; and of others who have thrown out chains to bind it, when it appeared unruly and tempestuous, but I hope our Congress will never fall into such a frenzy.
As to the liberty of declaring to the world your thoughts and opinions, with impunity, take the following example, when your principle, or privilege, was reduced to practice—In the western country, particularly at the town of Canonburgh, in last June, a friend to order and government heard a man, formerly reputable, and then appearing, in other respects, not contemptible, express himself as follows: "That Gen. Washington, in my opinion, deserves to be killed; nay, I would think it no greater evil to kill him than kill a hog, indeed I would think it worse to kill a poor man's hog, than to kill him."
Suppose, self-important Sir, that you and your fraternity should think it to publish it as your opinion, that it would be fit and right, and their duty, for the inhabitants of Philadelphia to go to the State-House, take off President Washington's head, tar and feather the other members of Congress; from thence proceed through the city, and bring all the personal property of the citizens to Market-street, and apply your principle of liberty and equality, so as to make an equal division, and conclude the whole scene with songs and huzzas to liberty and equality—And also give it as your declared opinion, that this principle should be imitated throughout the Union, in respect both of lands and goods. If your friends did not, after such a declaration, take care to publish to the world that they had sent you to Bedlams and Hospitals, I am sure that government ought to take cognizance of, and treat you accordingly as the case, when fully heard, might appear to require.
Perhaps you will tell the world that your equality is not to be applied to property, but to liberty; and this exposes you beyond any colour of defence: For liberty and equality, in respect of property, is possible; and something of this kind has appeared in the world, in some ages and countries—but governmental liberty and equality, neither was, is, or ever can be, any more than the equilibrium of a balance can remain when one scale ascends. And if you, or any of your fraternity, can persuade the people, that your liberty and equality can belong, equally to all the members of any kingdom or commonwealth, or organized civil society, you may bring them to believe, that a curve and straight line can coincide in the whole of their length; or that a thing may be, and not be, at the same time.
What would be most likely to admit the exercise of your principles, is a Democracy, properly so called, which never did or could exist, except where all when all the members of the Society, could be collected in one body, 2d addressed and heard at the same time by one speaker. And even the when a law was voted and passed by the majority directly contrary to the opinion and will of a large minority—what then became of the liberty and Equality of said minority? Besides, when any were appointed to execute the laws and administer justice, where was the equality of those who were to be subject and obedient to their administration? But these Babel Builders, seizing upon some not sufficiently guarded and explained expressions to be found in civil Constitutions, have asserted, that according to the proper and common acceptance of the word, all rulers are the Servants of the people. Hence has originated the impracticable and non-sensical talk, about instructing their Representatives. These Don Quixotte politicians do not mean merely giving their opinion or advice to Legislators, but authoritatively commanding those they call their servants.—This is emphatically attempting to turn the political world topsy

As to a Democracy, properly called, it never did, or ever can exist in the government of the United States. In a word, the political scheme of these Democrats, never was, or will be exemplified, in any age or country. And since they seem so fond of their nostrums and Catilina, I heartily wish that the present Government, with the assistance of all the prudent peaceable citizens of America, could give them a passport and send them to the moon, under whose influence they seem to be; for ought I know, their scheme may be practicable there—especially, if in the tradition, there was any ground to hope, that they would be regenerated, in respect of that inherent and augmented depravity, which more or less belongs to all human beings upon this earth, and of which they are a very striking sample. Since, to use argumentum ad hominem, the greatest Servant, nay a Servant of Servants, has ventured to call his most dignified masters, by their proper names viz. self created Societies —what a pullianimous part do these lordly masters act, who only chastise him in the newspapers? they should have assumed courage and made him feel the weight of their authority. Most masters would think they were warranted to use more than words to servants, who would call them by their proper names and surnames. You and those of your brotherhood, or sisterhood (which you please) have been dining the world, with your Exclamations and execrations against the excise law. Now I tell you, that I not only think, but can demonstrate, that the Congress in passing the excise law acted, not merely innocently, but wisely, and that it neither was, is, nor can be injurious to any body. But on the contrary might have been improved for the utility of thousands of whiskey drinkers, in respect of foul, body and estate. And further, let me tell you, that I know many, and am of opinion, there are many thousands of the people, & these as reputable citizens as you or any of your sisterhood, who would join with me in this declaration. Nay I am persuaded, that if the matter was, or could be, properly brought to trial, a great majority of the people of these states would join with me.
I believe there are excise laws in Europe, that on account either of legislation or execution, or perhaps in some cases both, are justly odious; but to us the American excise law with these and being under the same predicament, discovers both ignorance and malevolence.
And who can without horror and indignation, read an appeal to the people against the Chief Magistrate, bearing date Jan. 8th, 1795, published in the name of a club, who call themselves the patriotic society of the county of New-Castle? Is it not ridiculous to carry their appeal to the tribunal of the people, (I suppose for decision) and give no notice of the time when, and place where, above a million of people are to meet, hear parties, deliberate, and finally determine? I hope, since they bawl so loudly for liberty to themselves, and against arbitrary measures, they will not allow the people to condemn and punish one, who formerly was so faithful a servant, without a hearing and liberty of attempting to exculpate himself, either in person or by an advocate.
The gentlemen of this club charge Congress with "spurning the maxims of a free government and enacting a law in direct hostility with the great sentiments of the people."
Upon their own principles, the sentiments of a majority of the people ought to govern their Representatives in legislation. Now unless they prove to demonstration, that the excise law passed by Congress, is a violation of the maxims of a free government, which I am sure they never can do; and also produce an authentic list of all the names of the citizens of these states, with the yeas and nays respecting the excise law, affixed to their names; and it then appears that a majority account it an odious law—I say, unless they can and will do both these, I hope all sober, well disposed citizens, will think and call them despisers of dominion, speaking evil of dignities, calumniating authorities.
Their appeal to the people contains, or implies, about as much common sense, as if they had appealed to the departed ghosts of all the patriots and heroes of Greece and Rome, and applied for trial to the tribunal of Minos, Æacus and Rhadamantus.
For my own part (and I am one of the people, and only one) if these judges, viz. the people, could be convened, and should erect their tribunal, and I could with any hope of being heard, by the use of a speaking trumpet, address them all at the same time, I would with all my powers, both of body and
mind, endeavour to convince them, that it would be their duty to justify the President, and condemn his democratic accusers.
And now, fellow citizens, permit me, who in a political respect am one of you, not to appeal to, but to address and beseech you, not to suffer yourselves to be imposed upon by confident assertions, instead of evident and demonstrated truths. If the Apostles Paul and Peter understood any thing of divine and human politics (and that they were ignorant of either will not be easily proved) the real origin of civil power is from Him who is the Fountain of Being, Order, and Happiness; and human civil Government is one of the means used by the Supreme Sovereign of the Universe, to make and keep this lower world tolerable and habitable until his appointed time comes for destroying it by fire, as he formerly did by water; and without this mean, or something by him substituted in its stead, men would continually be destroying one another like the fishes of the sea; yet since the extinction of the Jewish state, the forms of Government, under divine superintendence, which is never superceded, depend upon the consent of the people, both for their existence and support; and when the form of Government is elective in respect of the rulers, these administrators or Governors are, in a qualified and limited sense of the word, created by the People, and dependent on the majority for their political existence and support: And on this account civil power may be said to be in, or belong to the People, and to be derived from them, and dependent upon them; i. e. it is in them, virtually and potentially, not formally, as c. g. sharpness is in a whet-stone.
[To be Continued.]
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, March 18.
Yesterday arrived Schooner Industry, Moses Woodward, jun. Master, after a tedious passage of 120 days from Hamburg.
Sailed in company with the brig Penelope, Bray, Master, of Philadelphia bound to Dunkirk. Nov. 18th, 1794, spoke the ship Concord off and from Philadelphia, John Trafton, master, 5 weeks out, lying at anchor in River Elbe. January 19th spoke the brig Plover of Washington, N. C. John Smith, Master, 3 weeks out from Liverpool, bound to Philadelphia, in lat. 22, 35, N. and lon. 32, W. March 8th in lat. 25, 26, N. and long. 68, 30, spoke the brig Fair American, of Philadelphia, from New-York, out 14 days, bound to New Orleans, master's name not understood.
The Schooner Sally, Captain Gregg, arrived this morning in 30 days from Jeremie; we have made enquiry of the Captain for intelligence, he informs that nothing particular had transpired while he remained there—he mentions that a ship had arrived from Jamaica with troops a few days before he failed; and that several privateers were out from Jeremie, but did not learn whether they had been successful.
The markets for flour and lumber, were glutted at Jeremie; flour 10 dollars—but salted provisions fetched a tolerable price, beef 18 dollars, pork 21 dollars per barrel.
The brig Dolly, Captain John Toulson, arrived this day from Lisbon, after 90 days passage. Spoke the following vessels:
Feb. 28th, lat. 25, long. 56, spoke the ship Randolph, from Portsmouth, bound to Charleston, out 3 days.
March 2d, Spoke a ship belonging to Boston, from Charleston bound to some part of Holland, out 6 days: it blowing hard, Capt. Toulson could not obtain her name, or that of the Captain; the ship was very crank and was unable to carry sail. The Captain of the ship expressed a great desire to have mention made of him in the papers.
13, Lat. 38, 42, in 22 fathoms water, spoke a Schooner from Jamaica, bound to Philadelphia, out 30 days; she had her foremast sprung and could not carry sail.
29. Spoke a ship from Boston, bound to Norfolk.
PHILADELPHIA, March 21.
We hear that the Managers of the New-Theatre have under consideration, for performance, an ingenious dramatic piece, wrote by an American, and citizen of Philadelphia.
Married, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. THOMAS SHOEMAKER to Miss ANN MASSEY, both of this city.
From a Correspondent.
The important business for which the Democratic Society was lately convened, turns out to be this—A formal Recognition of the Sentiments of the Vice President of the United States, who in his admirable "Defence of the American Constitution," and in many other of his writings published some twenty years ago, has demonstrated the necessity of providing for the Public Instruction of all classes of the people, in order to preserve the public Liberty. The Society have passed several Resolutions relative to this Subject, in one of which they say, that those members of the Government who have exerted, or who may exert their influence in promoting the establishment of Schools, will deserve well of their country!
"If thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted?"
Yesterday morning at low water, the body of a decent looking woman was found lying in the Dock at Pine street wharf. A silver spoon, and about five dollars in cash were in one pocket, and a pair of silver buckles in her shoes. We understand that she was employed as one of the nurses in the hospital, where she was missing three or four days, and supposed to have fallen into the river the night before.
At a meeting of the Democratic Society of Pennsylvania on Thursday the 19th of March, 1795, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:
Resolved, as the opinion of this Society, That the only solid and lasting foundation of a republican government, is the affections of the people, arising from a conviction that it is calculated to promote the general happiness of its citizens, the great object of civil society.
Resolved, as the opinion of this Society, That the establishment of public schools upon proper principles, will be the best means of impressing every class of citizens in the community with a true sense of their rights, duties and obligations; and, by diffusing a just knowledge of rational liberty, will improve, preserve, and perpetuate the blessings of independence and republicanism.
Resolved, as the opinion of this Society, That if the measure enjoined on the legislature by the constitution of the commonwealth, be carried into effect in such a manner, as that the children of the poor may have equal opportunity of acquiring political and other useful knowledge, it would greatly tend to call forth into public life such as may be the most useful to their country; and thereby bid fair to establish our liberties on the broad and firm basis of science, virtue and patriotism.
Resolved, as the opinion of this Society, That such of the members in the department of our government as have exerted, or may exert their influence in promoting the important and desirable object of a measure of this kind, will deserve well of their country, and be entitled to the warmest gratitude and support of the friends of liberty.
Published by order of the Society, ISRAEL ISRAEL, Vice-President. Attest, James D. Westcott, Sec'y.
* * * "Communications" were received too late for this day's paper—they shall appear on Monday.
* * * "The Tar," in our next.
By this Day's Mail.
ALEXANDRIA, March 17.
The poll for the election of a representative in Congress from this district, had not closed (in this county) when the paper went to press—it stood thus:
Richard Brent, 195 Richard B. Lee, 98 We have no certain intelligence from Louisa or Prince William.
ALBANY, March 13.
Yesterday a public dinner was given, at the city tavern, to Alexander Hamilton, Esq. at which were present, his honor the Chief Justice, and a very numerous company of our most respectable citizens. Particulars on Monday. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York, Feb. 27th.
"The Senate have passed a bill to subscribe 200 shares to each of the Canal Companies. It passes the other house, I believe the shares of both companies will be soon completed."
COUNTERFEITS.
On Wednesday last two persons were apprehended in this city, and committed to goal, for attempting to pass 40, 30 and 20 dollar counterfeit bills of the bank of New-York.—On their examination before the mayor one of them endeavored to swallow some of those bills, but being discovered his throat
was soon discharged of about 150 dollars.—They both appear to be old proficient, at least, in the art of lying—and 'tis said a father and brother of one of them have been hanged for the crimes of counterfeiting and forgery.
The bills have a good appearance, but will not bear examination—they are principally if not wholly done with a pen—and have no water marks.
The President of the New-York bank by advertisement offers a reward of 1000 dollars to any person that discovers and prosecutes to conviction, the person who made the paper the counterfeit bills are printed on—the printer who printed them, or any person who has been guilty in uttering or passing the same.
From the DIARY.
LIBERTE. EGALITE.
Proclamation.
The Commissaries deputed by the National Convention, for the Windward Islands, to the Citizens of Guadalupe, and its dependencies.
THE National Convention, instructed of the first success you have obtained under the direction of your brave chiefs, has decreed, "That you have deserved well of your country." This flattering acknowledgment, (sole recompence to which a republican alpires) ought to excite, more and more, the zeal which you have never ceased to manifest.
We have, without hesitation, faced the dangers that are inseparable from the important mission confided to us; we have brought back, into these desolated countries, our brothers, that would not die at their post. An odious egotism, and a foolish pride, has brought forth among you internal dissensions, which have favoured the libertine projects of traitors, and of divers agitators in this colony.
Their manoeuvres would have been ineffectual, if ambitious and domineering vices, had not lived in your hearts all principles of justice and of humanity, a character distinctive of that of a patriot. You ought never to forget, that the ferocious English have profited by your dissensions, and that they were the source of your misfortune. You have faults to repair that are deeply engraven. There is no room for doubt your welfare is in your own hands. The triumphs of your enemies, are the fruits of your divisions. Be on your guard the snares which they still will lay for you—Sacrifice to your country all your personal interests—Abjure all party spirit, all hatred, all particular vengeance. The conquerors of this island have robbed you of all virtues and of your happiness. The recollection of their deeds ought to determine you to trace your ignominy into the blood of the English; and to second, with all your forces, the execution of the decree which abolishes slavery, that was but too long the scandal of reason and of humanity. Probity and candour will proceed our steps. To be the terror of the malevolent, and the support of Republicanism, will always be our dearest duty.
We solemnly engage this day to follow entirely the measures already taken by our colleagues, they tend to the general good and we shall assist in consolidating a prodigious work.
We are persuaded that our black brothers are virtuous, and are worthy of liberty, the first of all goods. We shall listen to no other voice, but to that of the purest patriotism; we never shall suffer the NATIONAL CONVENTION, the only legitimate authority, to be vilified; we shall make use of our power only in the act of preventing crimes, in punishing those who shall still attempt to form parties, and renew by the recital of ignominious and disastorous events, the old original quarrels against the republic; as they have a tendency to disturb the good order and fraternity, that reigns in this island.
After this profession of faith, we hope by our firm conduct, to justify the choice of the convention, to promote the public good, to maintain the public tranquility, and to merit your esteem and your confidence.
Basse Terre, 26th Nivose (18th of Feb.) the third year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
(Signed) GOYRAND & LE BACE. Sealed with the seal of the commission, (Signed) BRUGENERRE, Secretary.
From the Columbian Centinel.
ON LIBERTY.
Net in the desolated void Of cities level'd, Man destroy'd Fair LIBERTY delights! Her pure feet shun the track of blood, Her eyes abhor the enstangui'd flood, She loaths the brutal rites.
Oh! may again her hand divine, Rich Burgundy, thy clusters twine! Or guiding Lyon's looms, Give the industrious poor that sense Walk'd only by her influence, Which quickens Nature's blooms!
Not who deny the First Great Cause, Can know the multitude of laws Which erring will control; To reason sacred be that check Which binds the wicked, guards the weak, And guides the patriot foul.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
6 per Cents 19 3/8 3 per Cents 11 1/2 Deferred 13 3/8 Bank of the United States 28 Pennsylvania 27 North America 45
John Weith,
No. 81, South Water Street, has for sale, 47 boxes Catile SOAP, 500 barrels Superior & common Flour 2000 pair coarse Shoes, Beef, Lard, Mackarel, Pickled Codfish, Coffee, &c. Malaga Wine. March 21. 6t
TO PRINTERS.
WANTED,
In a pleasant situated country town, about 30 miles from Philadelphia,
A Journeyman Printer,
TO be employed the greatest proportion of his time at Press, but must have a knowledge of both branches—to whom good encouragement will be given.
Enquire at N o 3, Letitia-Court. March 21. 4t
Newcastle Pier Lottery.
The Thirteenth Day's Drawing,
Being the Twentieth Instant,
Arrived late last night, at the Office, No. 149, Chestnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets. No higher prize drawn than that of one of 25 dollars. The wheel is very rich and tickets in great demand.
Information given where a few may be had WARRANTED UNDRAWN. CASH for high and low Prizes.
* * * The regularity of each day's returns, at an early hour, and the correctness of the Numerical Book kept at the above office, have been liberally encouraged. Many acknowledgements are due to the public.
Newcastle Pier Lottery.
Thirteenth Day's drawing over, and what is surprising, all the Capital Prizes are in the wheel, except one of 1000 dollars.
N. B. Information may be had for Tickets warranted undrawn, by enquiring at the Bar, Cross Keys Inn, or exchanged for Low Prizes, and Cash will be given for High Prizes.
William Aul.
Friday, March 20.
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,
MARCH 21,
Will be Presented,
A COMEDY, called
THE RIVALS
Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Morris Captain Absolute, Mr. Moreton Faulkland, Mr. Cleveland Acris, Mr. Bates Sir Lucius O'Trigger, Mr. Whitlock Fag, Mr. Marli David, Mr. Fran Coachman, Mr. Warre Boy, Master T. Warrell Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. Shaw Lydia Languish, Mrs. Marshall Julia, Mrs. Francis Lucy, Mrs. Rowson
To which will be added,
Milton's Masque of Comus.
Comus, Mr. Chalmers 1st Spirit, Mr. Green Elder Brother, Mr. Moreton Younger Brother, Mr. Cleveland Principal Bacchanals, Messrs. Marshall and Darley Bacchanals, Messrs. Warrell, J. Darley, Solomons, Mitchell, Price, &c. The Lady, Mrs. Whitlock Sabrina, and the Song of "Sweet Echo" (accompanied on the Hautboy, by Mr. Shaw) Mrs. Broadhurst Pastoral Nymph, Mrs. Marshall Euphrosyne, Mrs. Oldmixon Principal Bacchanate, Mrs. Warrell Bacchantes, Mrs. Solomons, Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Rowson, Mrs. Bates, Miss Oldfield, Miss Rowson, &c.
In act I, a Characteristic DANCE, composed by Mr. Francis) by Mr. Francis, Mr. Nugent, Master Warrell, Mrs. De Marque, Miss M c bourne, &c.
Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/4 of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/2 a dollar.
The Public are respectfully informed that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells, at the Theatre, from TEN till THREE o'clock.
Also at Rice's Bookstore, No. 50, and and Carey's No. 118. Market street.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places by five o'clock, and order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
Vivat Respublica!

FOR SALE. Governor and Kemble, At New York, who will give the purchasers good accommodations for payment,  600 bales COTTON, and 35,000 weight of  Fluor INDIGO, Of the First Quality. For further information apply to Messrs. Boucher and Co. merchants in this City, No. 106, North Front Street March 16 cod4t
City of Washington:
SCHEME OF THE  LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE  IMPROVEMENT OF THE  FEDERAL CITY.
1 magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 cash 35,000 are    1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 40,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 30,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 Cash prize of 10,000   2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000   20 ditto 1,000 10,000   100 ditto 500 10,000   200 ditto 100 10,000   400 ditto 50 10,000   1,000 ditto 25 10,000   15,000 ditto 10 15,000   16,739 Prizes 15,000   33,651 Blanks   50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000 
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 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 safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Watt & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
Aug 30 cod4t
SHAKSPEARE'S WORKS.
Mountford, Bioren, & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the Patrons to these Works, and the Public, that from the very Liberal Encouragement they have already 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 Publishers 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 Frontispiece of Shakspeare.
SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by the principal Bookellers in this City, and throughout the United States, and by the Publishers, No. 75, Dock Street. Feb. 28. cod3t—12W4W
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 cod4t
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Saturday the 18th day of April next, at the sign of the Blue Bell, at Cobb's Creek, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.  A high and beautiful situation for a Country Seat, Between 6 and 7 miles from the City, being 15 acres of land, on the southwest side of the said creek. Bounded by the same, by the road leading to Darby, land of Hugh Lloyd, Doctor Paschall, and others. The purchaser to pay one half of the money down, and the remainder in twelve months, with interest and security if required. For any further particulars apply to JOHN NIXON, CHARLES Jervis, or GEO. DAVIS. March 16 cod4t8A.
Just Published,
And to be sold by B. DAVIES, at No. 63 Market Street, and T. STEPHENS, No. 57, South Second Street, price One Dollar.
One thousand valuable Secrets
Elegant & Useful Arts: Containing an account of the various methods adopted by the best Artists in Europe. For engraving on metals, and how to apply aqua fortis in that ingenious art. Transmuting, compounding and tempering metals, so as to give them any colour, and any degree of hardness or softness wanted. Making varnishes, malishes, cements, sealing wax, &c. of every common colour. Manufacturing glass, and compounding those imitations of precious stones, called French paste. Mixing colours in oil, water, and crayons and their various applications in priming, painting, &c. Dying leather, staining wood, ivory, bones &c. Gilding, colouring and varnishing prints, &c. Casting in moulds, and gilding the same. Making, preserving and correcting wines. Making vinegars, liquors, oils, &c. Taking out spots and stains from silk, cloth, linen, &c. And a great variety of other curious and useful receipts, vastly too numerous to be particularized in an advertisement. Entered from the Press. "Whilst the inhabitants of Europe are distracted by the din of arms, and their principal employment is to contrive the most expeditious means of destroying one another; let the happy citizens of these infant states turn their attention to the useful and elegant arts of peace; let them avail themselves of the discoveries of those ancient nations in the happier years that are past, until we no longer stand in need of their supplies, or remain exposed to the fluctuations of their fortune." March 17 tu&tf
THE LEVEL OF EUROPE & NORTH AMERICA, OR THE  OBSERVER'S GUIDE. Monday, February 9, 1795. By PETER EGRON, L. L. D. The Editor, and Company. THIS Periodical work on a plan as novel as instructive is composed by Messrs. Egron, Tangui, and a Society of literati and American and European commercial gentlemen. It is written in English and French, and is divided into fifty-two numbers a year, the first of which appeared in the month of October last, in folio, which size, in compliance with the desire of our Subscribers, has been changed into that of quarto. It contains 1st. A statement of the meteorological observations made in the course of each month, whether in the continent of North America, or in Europe. 2dly. A list of all goods exported from, or imported into the different markets of North America and Europe, with their comparative prices reduced to the weight measure and coin of the United States. 3dly. Observations on the different manufactures established, or likely to be established with advantage in America, on the nature of the soil in the different States, their present productions and those that may be substituted in their stead, together with the progressive value of lands. Subscriptions are received by Peter Egron, L. L. D. the Editor at Philadelphia, No. 45, South Fifth Street. Price to Subscribers 8 dollars, payable half yearly.
Philadelphia, printed by WILLIAM W. WOODWARD, Franklin's Head, No. 36, Chestnut Street.
James Ronaldson, Baker,
At Landenberger's wharf, No. 27, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, has begun business, as a baker of all kinds of Biscuit, Crackers, Pilot's Bread, &c. &c. for shipping, stores, and for the West India market. Gentlemen who chuse to honour him with their commissions for bread, may depend upon being supplied with articles of the best kinds, and at the most reasonable rates. March 14 2aw5t
A VENDRE, Une Terre Superbe situé dans l'Etat de la Nouvelle York. LA BELLE Habitation connue par le nom de SCOTIA, située 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 premiere 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 sur une elevation au bord de la dite Riviere d'ou l'on a une vue bien agreable sur la dite ville, des prairies dans ses environs et de la Riviere aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'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 propre pour ce climat—Dependent aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenements avec des lots de terre dont les baux sont d'une courte duree. Il n'y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus secede 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 Iles dans la Riviere vis a vis a la maison. On pense que la vue de ces terres on 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,
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 interval 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 waggon 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 convenient above the mill for erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand apple trees, set out, grained with 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 Wendel or Harrison G. Otis, Esquires, in the town of Boston, 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 unfold, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or purchasers may be accommodated with. Philad. Feb. 7. 2aw3m
American Landscapes.  PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA TWENTY-FOUR  VIEWS. Selected from the most striking and interesting Prospects in the United States; each of which VIEWS will be accompanied with a descriptive account of its Local, Historical, and other Incidental Peculiarities. By G. I. PARKYNS, Author of the "Monastic Remains and Ancient Castles in Great Britain."
CONDITIONS.
 That the work shall be published by Subscription; 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 commence 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 completed.  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 inevitably 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 affluence of men of genius and talents. Advancing, 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 circumstances of the world, however, the opportunity occurs to anticipate the destined period of pre-eminence; and to render America at this eventful hour, the guardian and protectress 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 possesses scenes better calculated to inspire ideas of the beautiful and sublime, to enchain the soul of the philosopher, or animate the pencil of the artist, than those which he professedly featured over the American continent: But unfortunately 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 adapting civil institutions to the genius of a new nation, seems to have been sufficient to engage 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, overstepped 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 sensibility of heart, to admire the graces, as well as to reap the abundance which providence has bestowed on this country; and the European is compelled, with an anxious and expectant eye, to look abroad for that peace & prosperity, which he can no longer enjoy at home.
The attention of mankind being thus directed towards this country, every thing that relates to its physical, as well as to its political 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 Europe; its close imitation of finished drawings, and the free but forcible manner in which it depicts the light and graceful touches of nature, are properties, that seem peculiarly adapted to the American scenery, some of the tints and colors of which are certainly no where else to be found.
Exclusive of these advantages, it is likewise in contemplation to render the work a repository of descriptive topographical and historical facts respecting the circumjacent country from which the views were taken: but to give full effect to this part of his undertaking, 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 engravings. 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 improper 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 drawings are ready, and the utmost 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 Proposals. 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 addressed to him at New-York.
Subscriptions are received by Mr. Harrison, at his Print-shop, Maiden Lane, New-York by Mr. Carey, Book-seller, No. 118, Market Street, Philadelphia, and by all the principal Book-sellers in the United States. February 28. d.
To be Let,
A PAPER MILL, In complete order, being entirely new, containing three presses and two iron screws, a large drying Loft, together with every other requisite. Also a good convenient Stone Dwelling HOUSE, sheds, stables, &c. all new, with or without land. The mill is situate on a never failing stream of water in Lower Merion township, about 8 miles from Philadelphia. For terms apply to Paul Jones, On the Premises. cod4t
March 12
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, and Glass Ware, Landing from on board the ship Peggy, from Amsterdam. ALSO,
Coffee of prime Quality, In hogheads and tiersces,  Muscovado Sugars In hogheads,  German Steel, ASSORTED WOOLLENS, In small Bales, &c. for sale by  Rundle & Margatroyd, No. 11, Walnut street wharf. Who want to purchase 300 or 400  Casks Good Flaxseed. Nov. 11
in the House of Representatives of the United States, March 3d, 1795.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to receive proposals from any person or persons skilled in the art of Stenography, or capable of reporting debates with accuracy, and to report the same to this house, at the commencement of the next session, with his observations and opinion respecting the qualification of the said person or persons for the said duty, to the end that this house may be enabled to appoint one or more persons as officers of the house, for the valuable purpose above mentioned.
Extract from the Journal, JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk.
Department of State, March 5, 1795.
Proposals will be received by the Secretary of State, in pursuance of the foregoing Resolution.
PROPOSALS
For printing by Subscription, a new publication, to be entitled
The American Remembrancer & Universal Tablet of Memory.
 This publication will be printed on good paper, and on a good type and will contain at least 300 pages duodecimo.  The price to Subscribers will be 75 cent to non-Subscribers, one dollar.  The Work, it is expected, will be ready for delivery, by the middle of March.  Those who shall obtain 12 Subscribers, will be entitled to one copy for their trouble; to Printers and Book-sellers the usual allowance will be given. 
To the PUBLIC.
THE principal design of this publication is to rescue from oblivion the many important events and transactions, which, under divine providence, have been chiefly conducive to the settlement of this country, and to the establishment of our present happy form of government; as also to transmit to posterity the names and achievements of those statesmen and heroes, to whom America is most indebted for her liberty and independence. Should any patriotic Printer think proper to patronize this undertaking by occasionally inserting the above in his paper, and procuring Subscribers, the favour will be thanks fully acknowledged by the Editor.
James Hardie,
N. B. It is requested that such persons as are entrusted with subscription papers, will be so obliging as to return them by the first of March, in order that their names may be inserted as patrons of the work. Jan. 24 2awtf