Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-05-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 125 of Vol. VII.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1795.
[Whole No. 848]
FOR NORFOLK,  THE BRIG DAVID,  and GEORGE, Captain CANNON, will take Freight on moderate terms, and will positively sail on Saturday next. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or  GEORGE SIBBALD. No. 18, Penn-Street. May 25. d.
FOR PORTLAND,  Massachusetts. and from thence to CAPE NICHOLO MOLE. The Ship BETSEY, Pearson Freeman, Master. THIS ship is now getting a thorough repair at Mr. George Eyre's ship-yard, and will sail for Portland in about ten days; in about four or five days after her arrival there, she will sail for the Mole, she has uncommon accommodations for passengers; a number of them may be received either here by applying to the Subscriber, or at Portland, by applying to Wm. Cobb Esquire, or to the Captain.  LOUIS OSMONT. April 28. d.
FOR HAMBURG, The New Ship  ASIA, Captain LANGFORD. The Asia will be launched in a few days— is a very fine ship—coppered, the greater part of her cargo is on hand, ready to go on board, and it is hoped she will sail in all the present month. For Freight or Passage apply to Captain Langford, or to  PETER BLIGHT. Who is now landing at South Street Wharf, The cargo of Snow Helle from Havana. 270 Hds. Molasses, 130 Hds. choice Jamaica Green Coffee 40 Hds. ditto Sugar, With a Quantity of Pimento and Ox hides. May 9. d.
FOR LIVERPOOL, the American Ship  DIANA, Captain CLAY Commander. She is nearly a new vessel, well fitted, and a constant trader. She is intended to sail in the course of the present month, and to return an early Fall Ship. For Freight or passage, apply to  PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. Who have for Sale, Landing from on board said Vessel, 3 cases Cutlery, Copper in Sheets and Bottoms, Drop Shot assorted, Red Lead in casks of 7 & 8 Cwt each, White Lead in do. of 3 Cwt each. They are also Landing from the Sloop George Luke Hammond master, from Jamaica, laying at Chestnut Street Wharf 10 Puncheons JAMAICA RUM. And from the Boston Packet, Captain Walbridge from Liverpool. 22 TONS of PIG LEAD. They have also on hand, Rich Mountain Wine in Quarter Casks, Fine Old Port Wine in Pipes and Hogheads, Spanish Liquorice Ball, in boxes of 2 Cwt each Brimstone, crude and refined, Men's English saddles, English sail Canvas assorted, 150 Crates Queen's Ware, Crown Window Glass 8 by 10, and a Quantity of Mahogany. May 8. d.
FOR LIVERPOOL,  THE SHIP  MANCHESTER, John Cox, Master. A constant trader, built of cedar and live oak, fails fast, has excellent accommodations for passengers, and will sail in about three weeks. For passage apply to Capt. Cox, or  Rundle & Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-Street Wharf. Who have for Sale,  OZNABRIGS & TICKLENBURGS, In Convenient Cakes, for exportation, and entitled to Drawback. Also 25 Hds. Mucovado Sugar. May 6. d.
FOR SALE, 5,000 Bushels of SALT, on board the ship Eagle, Capt. Williams, at Mr. Latimer's Wharf. Old Red and White Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks Figure Red Wine, in ditto Malaga Wine, in quarter casks Tencuife Wine, in pipes, just arrived by the ship Thomas, Capt. Gordon. Also,  SALAD OIL, in Casks. Apply to  Phillips, Cramond & Co. 4th May. d.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Robert Rife, late of Southwark, Mariner, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and all those having just demands against said Estate, are desired to furnish their accounts properly attested, to either of the subscribers. SARAH RESIDE, Executrix. JOHN CRAIG, } Executors. JAMES SAWYER, } May 21. d.
Office of the Department of State, May 21, 1795.  ALL Persons interested in the Brig Hannah, of Kennebec, William Springer Master, and the Ship Molly, of Philadelphia—Parrell Master, supposed to have been captured and carried into Kinsale, may receive some information relative thereto, on applying at this Office.
Wanted Immediately, A Man Servant, who is capable of doing the drudgery business of a Public House. A genteel young man, in the capacity of a Waiter. And a Woman, who understands the business of the Kitchen, and occasionally to assist in Cooking. Such persons having good characters, will receive generous Wages, and constant employment. Enquire of the Printer. May 15. d.
ALL those who are indebted to the late House of Andrew Clow & Co. and particularly such of them as reside at a distance, but happen to be here, are desired to call and make payment at No. 20 South Front Street, before they shall leave the City, otherwise they will certainly be sued at law. WM. CRAMOND, } Executors. JOHN LEAMY, } HUGH HOLMES, } Philadelphia, May 23. d.
KNOX & HENDERSON, No. 46 North Front Street, ARE just opening a handsome Assortment of SPRING GOODS, per the William Penn, from London, which they will dispose of on low terms for Cash, or Short Credit. May 12. d.
A FEW COPIES Of the celebrated Performance under the Signature of  MANLIUS, May be had of  John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut Street. PRICES—25 CENTS.
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 casks A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Suet (bottled) ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. May 2. d.
Just Published, And to be sold by Mr. Ormrod, 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 last day of March, 1795.—Price 1-8th of a Dollar. March 19. d.
Jamaica Rum. A CHOICE PARCEL, Will be landed to-morrow morning, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf. Also at South Street Wharf, The CARGO of Schooner INDUSTRY, Captain Flinn, from JAMAICA  COFFEE, In Hogheads & Barrels, Pimento in Bags, FOR SALE BY  Peter Blight. March 26. d.
St. Croix Sugars IN Barrels, St. MARTINS do. in do. HAVANNA MOLASSES for sale by  SAML. R. FRANKLIN, No. 137 South Front and 136 South Water St. April 20. d.
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NEW JERSEY.  PRINCETON ACADEMY, May 1795. AN experienced Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, is wanted in this Academy, where adequate Encouragement will be given. Application in Person, or by Letter, addressed to the Trustees, shall receive immediate attention. Gentlemen at a distance, who may send their Children to this School, either for Instruction in the English and French Languages, Arithmetic and Mathematics, or in Latin and Greek, preparatory to their Collegiate Studies, may be assured, that due attention shall be paid to their wishes, and that good accommodations in private Families, according to their respective Limitations, shall be provided. Children addressed to the Trustees, with necessary Remittances, or Directions how to draw for Payment, shall be provided Clothing, Books, &c. agreeably to orders. In this Academy, no vacations will be admitted, nor unless Holidays given, but on the written Request of the respective Parents. Teachers of Drawing, Dancing, Music, and Fencing, shall be engaged for three Months, or more, in each year, as shall be found requisite. A separate School will be kept for Young Ladies, under the Direction of the Trustees. A French Teacher of known abilities and respectable Character, is engaged for the purpose. The prices for tuition, &c. are as follows— For English, Writing and Arithmetic only, two dollars per quarter. Mathematics & Geography, Latin, French or Greek, four dollars per quarter. For Music, Dancing, Drawing, and Fencing, the best teachers shall be employed, on as moderate terms as possible. Entrance money, three dollars. Firewood, for the whole winter season, two dollars. George Morgan, } Trustees. Thomas Wiggins, } John Harrison, } James Hamilton, } Stephen Morford, } May 20, 1795. d.
DELAWARE BRIDGE,  AT EASTON. NOTICE is hereby given, that agreeably to the directions of an act of the general Assembly of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "an act to authorize the governor of said commonwealth to incorporate a Company for erecting a Bridge over the river Delaware, at the Borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton" and also of an act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, entitled "an act to empower the governor of that state to incorporate a Company for erecting a Bridge over the river Delaware, at the Township of Greenwiche, in the county of Sussex, opposite the Borough of Easton," a Book will be opened on Monday, the sixth day of July next, at the Compting House of Levi Hollingsworth & Son, for receiving subscriptions for the stock of the said company, and will be kept open for three days at least, from 9 o'clock until 12 in the morning, and from 2 o'clock until 5 in the evening, unless the subscription should be sooner closed. The Capital Stock of said Company to consist of two hundred and fifty shares at one hundred dollars each, ten dollars whereof must be paid on each share at the time of subscribing. When a respectable sum is subscribed, due notification will be made in the newspapers of a time and place for the Stockholders to meet, to choose a suitable set of Directors for carrying the business into operation. JESSE WALN } of Philadelphia. L. HOLLINGSWORTH } JOHN NICHOLSON } THOMAS PAUL } New Jersey. THOMAS BULLMAN } JAMES HYNDSHAW } JOHN ARNDT } Northampton. WILLIAM HENRY } JOHN HEISTER } Commissioners under the Laws. Philad. May 14. d.
SHERRY WINES, in pipes and quarter casks, 4 years old; Spanish and Carolina Indigo; Mucovado Sugar, in hogheads and barrels; prime Boston Beef in barrels and half barrels; Hyson and Souchong Teas; Ravens Duck; Ticklenburgs and 8 by 10 Window Glass, for sale by  Nalbro' & Jno. Frazier, No. 95 South Front Street. April 28, 1795. d.
FRESH FRUITS &c. To-Morrow Morning will be Landed, At Stamper's wharf, from on board the Schooner Eliza , T. Arnold, master, direct from MALAGA, 300 Qr. Casks old Mountain WINE, of superior quality. 500 Qr. Barrels Bloom Raisins. 100 Boxes Lemons. 208 Boxes mufatet Raisins. 192 Jars ditto ditto. 48 Sacks soft-shell'd Almonds. 25 Kegs Figs, &c. For Sale by  PETER KUHN. May 7. d.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED [Price 25 Cents]  THIRTEEN LETTERS, On Democratic Societies; By GERMANICUS. Sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41 Second Street, John Ormrod 41 Chestnut Street, Benjamin Davies 68 High Street and by the Editor, 119 Chestnut Street. April 13. d.
AMERICAN LANDSCAPES.  PROSPECTS  VIEW 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. I. 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. II. 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. III. 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. 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.
WANTED. Immediately by JOSEPH COOKE, Goldsmith, & Jeweller, the corner of South Third and Market Streets. From 20 to 30 Journey men Goldsmiths Silver-smiths, Jewellers, Engravers, Buckle-makers, Plate-Workers, Spoon-Makers, Small-Workers, Lapidaries, Chape-Makers, or any other Mechanics, useful in the different branches of a Goldsmith and Jewellery, Manufactory; any one capable of undertaking any of the above branches will meet with constant employ, the highest wages, and every encouragement due to their merits. Any person capable of being a Foreman to the above described Business, willing to instruct Apprentices, and do every duty incumbent on a Foreman, shall receive a handsome salary for his services, with Board and Lodging in the house. Five or six Apprentices will be taken to the different branches as above, and one to the Store and Mercantile part of the business. The highest price given for Old Gold and Silver, Lace, Diamonds, Old Watches, and Jewellery, in Exchange or otherwise, by applying at the above Store, where there is ready for Sale, a complete and elegant Assortment of fashionable Silver, Plated, Jewellery Cutlery, Japaned, and Fancy Goods, received by the last arrivals. In addition to which he hopes to receive a fresh supply by every European arrival, and still continues to manufacture every article in the various branches as usual. N. B. As he is going to remove to the corner store, the House he now occupies is TO BE LET, or SOLD; which, for Convenience, Beauty, and goodness of Stand, is by far the most eligible of any in the City. May 13. d.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Mary Lewis, late of this City, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and those having any demands on said estate will please to apply for settlement to  DAVID LEWIS, Executor. May 8. d.
The highest price In Cash, will be given for  EMPTY BOTTLES, A preference will be given to Claret Bottles. Apply at No. 187, South Third Street. April 10. d.  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 favours. At his Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made-up and finished in the neatest and most fashionable manner. He will thankfully receive any orders & pay prompt and punctual attention to them. Oct 25. d.
IMPORTED, In the Ship MANCHESTER, Capt. Cox, just arrived from Liverpool, and for Sale (by the package) by the Subscriber, upon very reasonable terms, the following  GOODS, judiciously assorted, and of the most fashionable patterns, viz.  PRINTED Salices, purple, dark and light chinz, &c. Mullinets and L. mities, a variety of elegant patterns, white and coloured. Quiltings, white and printed Nankeens, striped, clouded, twilled, and silk striped Thickets and Corduroys, twilled and plain Fancy do. and do. do. do. Velveteens and Velveteens 1-2 yard and 1-2 ell pillows and jeanets Calfmieres, mixt, plain and printed, common fine and superfine Broad and narrow cloths, first and second quality Figured cloths Beaverets, silk beaverets Elastic Orleans and Brunswick stripes Calimancoes, ribbed and plain Prunel and Calimanco lastings Mullins, plain, checked, striped, tamboured and book Mullin handkerchiefs, plain and coloured borders A few boxes of youth's, girl's, men's and women's hats, well assorted A small assortment of silk and cotton hose Do. do. sewing silks  JOSIAH ROBERTS, No. 62 South Second Street. May 2. d.
BOTTLED PORTER,  FOR EXPORTATION. ORDERS immediately executed--and warranted of the best quality, by  GILL & HENSHAW, No. 128 South Water Street. Where private families and tavern-keepers may be supplied with the same for immediate use. May 11. d.
To be Sold, And Possession given immediately, A  Two story brick Dwelling House, In Arch Street near Front Street, No. 23; sixteen and an half feet front, and the lot is 102 feet deep. Enquire of  Isaac Snowden, South Second Street. March 30. d.
IMPORTED, And to be sold by  Jacob Parke, No. 49, north side of Market, between Front and Second Streets Philadelphia, A General Assortment of  Ironmongery, Cutlery,  Sadlery, &c. &c. AMONGST WHICH ARE, Smiths' anvils, vices and files Sawmill, croscut, hand and other faws Carving chisels and gouges Carpenters' ditto Plane irons Drawing knives, and other edge tools Locks, Hinges Bolts and latches Nails, springs, tacks and screws Frying pans Smoothing irons Shovels and tongs Coffee-mills Candlesticks Snuffers Warming-pans Table knives & forks Riding whips Barlow, pen and other pocket knives Razors Scissors Needles Ivory and bone combs Best kirby fish hooks Brass cabinet furniture Wagon Boxes Sheet brass Scale beams Spelter Plated and tin'd brass bits and stirrups Do. saddle nails Staples and plates Worsted turcicle webs Diaper, girth and brim webs With molten kinds of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, Brals wares, &c. 4 mo. 14th. d.

HALLOWELL, (District of Maine) May 12.
OPENING OF HALLOWELL ACADEMY.
On Tuesday, the 5th inst. agreeably to an appointment of the Trustees of the Academy in this town, the Trustees, with a number of the respectable inhabitants of the neighboring towns, met here, and at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, went in procession to the Academy, where the solemnity was opened with an humble and pertinent address to the Throne of Grace by the Rev. Alden Bradford, of Pownalborough, who afterwards pronounced a discourse, well adapted to the occasion, from Isaiah 35th chapter, 1st verse—“The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose,” which gave a feast to the lovers of refined sentiment, elegance of language, philosophical disquisition and religious precept. The solemnity was concluded with a musical performance which did honor to the choir. After the service, the Clergy, the Trustees of the Academy, and a number of gentlemen of this and the adjacent towns proceeded to the house of Col. Samuel Dutton, where an elegant repast was provided, and after fraternizing in a number of occasional and patriotic toasts, retired.
HALLOWELL ACADEMY.
The Academy in Hallowell is now open for the reception of Students.—Mr. J. H. Woodman, a gentleman of ability, and who has had a public education, is appointed Preceptor. This Seminary is situated in the county of Lincoln, near the navigable waters of the Kennebec—presents to view a beautiful prospect of the river and adjacent country, and overlooks one of the largest and most flourishing villages in the country, has an easy and direct communication, either by land or water, to the various parts of our country. The salubrity of the air and agreeableness of the situation, are perhaps equal to any in the commonwealth; those who may be disposed to send their children to this Academy for instruction, may be assured, that a strict attention will be paid to their morals, and such branches of literature will be taught them, as their parents and guardians shall request.
The price of tuition is 6d per week.
NATHANIEL DUMMER,
Secretary to the Trustees.
Hallowell, May 9, 1795.
NEW-YORK, May 22.
IF Barrere and his party are really executed, of which however we have no certain account, the fact is another proof, in addition to a cloud of evidence before furnished of the danger to which democratic governments are exposed, from the spirit of parties.
If we could penetrate into the secrets of men's hearts, we should probably find that most of the men who have fallen victims to their rivals in France, have been good patriots; that is, they have been men who really wished for a reformation in the government of France, and for a constitution which should secure freedom to the citizens.
The Duke of Rochefoucault, that amiable man who was assassinated by the people without a colour of crime; the Marquis La Fayette, whose patriotism and whole integrity even his enemies dare not impeach; Dumourier, a man of less political integrity, but the first general of the age and a man who was faithful to his country, till his enemies had taken a resolution to sacrifice him to their resentment; these illustrious men wished for a reform of all the abuses of the old government; but they really believed a limited monarchy to be the best form of government for France. Of this fact there is no question; and yet it remains to be proved, that their opinion was wrong.
Of the same opinion were three fourths of all the great statesmen, who took the lead in the revolution; and if they were sincere in their opinion, they were patriots—they were the friends of their country; and in yielding themselves victims to their opinion, they exhibited the strongest of all proofs of the love they bore their country, and they ought to be honoured as martyrs.
Next came Brissot and his party, who were zealous republicans; but they differed from Danton and Robespierre, on the point of condemning the king and many other material articles; and adhering pertinaciously to their opinion, the parties came to open hostilities. This gave rise to the departmental war, that is, the war in the South of France. This war was raised by Brissot and his friends to destroy the Jacobin faction, not in favor of royalty, as their enemies have alleged, tho' the Royalists, and many of the Brissotines perhaps, finally joined the British at Toulon. But the insurrection at Marseille and Lyons, was not originally raised by Royalists, but by Republicans opposed to the Jacobin faction at Paris. The object was to set the Convention free from the domineering influence of that Club, which was led by Marat and Robespierre. The club however had Paris in its interest at that time—Paris ruled France, and Brissot and his party were crushed.
Now Danton and Robespierre were Lords of the Convention [for Marat had been assassinated.] It is believed by many
that Marat and Robespierre were the tools of Orleans, who had been seeking the death of Louis to make his own way to the throne, but who, being a weak man, had fallen a victim to the ambition of his own tools. There are some reasons for this suggestion; but full proof of the fact is yet wanting. If this was true, Marat and Robespierre must be struck off the list of Patriots.
Danton stood in the way of Robespierre and therefore was taken off; as were Hebert and his friends.
Robespierre had really arrived to Dictatorship—his influence was unbounded—but the people are capricious—Billaud, Tallien and others found means to detach the people of Paris from his interest, and Robespierre fell. Barrere, who had been the remains of the old Jacobin faction, are said to have shared the same fate.
From all the evidence that has been published, concerning all these unfortunate men, it cannot be collected, that any of them were originally the enemies of their country.
There are many strong suspicions against Marat and Robespierre; but there has nothing appeared against them that would, in this country, amount to proof.
The most of the men who have perished, have been victims to the unrelenting rage of party. When calm unbiased history shall disclose the truth, it will appear, that most, if not all the parties, have been honest well-meaning patriots, who have aimed to promote the same end, the good of their country; but have differed only about the means of accomplishing that end. And as the war could not be maintained with vigor, while the governing powers were thus rent and distracted with faction, it was deemed absolutely necessary for the parties to try their strength, and the strongest to take off the weaker.
Brissot, a few months before he was arrested, told a Gentleman of this city, that he had made up his mind on the subject. A faction of unprincipled men had taken the government into their hands—a club, with the aid of a banditti in the galleries, ruled the Convention—he and his party had determined to set the Convention free, or perish in the attempt. He expected his fate, but he was resolved on the attempt. His enemies since his death have made a long report on his conspiracy, and charged him with treason. But it is evident, that full reliance cannot be placed on the charges, and proofs. Indeed most of the reports of the victorious party, on the conspiracies of the fallen party, have consisted of mere assertions and declamation; and show fully that they are dictated by resentment, rather than a desire of unfolding facts.
The revolution in France was a brilliant undertaking—honorable in the men who conducted its first steps, and glorious for the nation. Unfortunately, the wisdom, the talents, the erudition, and discretion of the nation have been sacrificed to a violent party, who, perhaps with honest views, have filled France with the most false and pernicious principles.
The aversion of the French to a second chamber in the Legislature, and their jealousy of executive power in a single hand, are radical errors, which have filled France with blood, and God only knows when men in that country will cease to cut each others throats, for difference of principles. France is now as intolerant, with respect to political opinions, as she was in the minority of Charles IX. with respect to religious tenets. If a man does not believe with the growing party, the guillotine awaits him.
Moderation and clemency are said now to prevail; but this is only in appearance; otherwise Barrere would not have fallen. Policy has suspended or varied the exercise of party spirit and revenge: but the principle remains, and will occasionally break forth, until the legislature shall be divided into two houses, so that it cannot be managed by a few individuals—and until the Executive and Judiciary are made independent of the Convention.
Until this, or some other system of checks, shall be adopted, France will be subject to monarchs—not indeed to hereditary monarchs, for their reign will not generally last more than six weeks; but temporary monarchs, the Marats, the Robespierres, the Dantons, the Legendres, the Talliens of the day, who will intrigue themselves above their fellows, rule by address, and like the tyrants of the East, each will succeed in bringing to the scaffold, the tyrant that preceded him, and all his connections.
The last intelligence from France is of an alarming nature. The violent party spirit that distracts the Convention, and the scarcity of provisions, threaten serious disturbances. If Paris is in want of bread it denotes great scarcity; for the committee of safety have always made it a point to provision that city, even at the expence of the country; as peace in Paris is essential to the quiet of France.
A letter we saw yesterday from Nantz says, “when our cargo of flour arrived there was no bread for two days in this city; and that is now consumed.”
It is also very unfortunate for France, that the trial of Barrere and his friends was brought forward at such a juncture. The accused have many friends, the remains of the violent Jacobins; and these will avail themselves of even the misfortunes of France to save their leaders. Nothing raises a tumult in a great city so soon as famine; and when the people want food, they always attack the ruling party.
The French have a peculiar versatility of character and readiness of invention, which enables them to adapt themselves to circumstances, and escape impending dangers. The manner in which they have counteracted all the factions and force that have threatened their existence as a nation, has astonished surrounding nations, and inspired us all with admiration. They will resist every calamity except famine; but such is the want of bread from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, that no supplies can be expected equal to their wants.
All men admired the principles of the first revolutionists. They were the ornament of the age, and the glory of France. But the principles of the Jacobins, who drove all moderation, and most of the wisdom of France, into exile or retirement, have not only proved a curse to themselves, but have replaced it with the seeds of faction, which will continue to distract the councils and waste the blood of the best citizens of France, for a long time to come.—And this party spirit, or rather party rage, which originated in trifling differences of opinion, seems to suffer no abatement, it rather increases—and it will, on every fair occasion, break out with violence and destruction.
ANECDOTE.
A student of the Middle Temple being just called to the bar, sent for the peruke-maker to measure him for a new ye wig. The peruke-maker, on applying his apparatus in one direction, was observed to smile; upon which the young barrister desiring to know what ludicrous circumstance gave rise to his mirth, the barber replied, that he could not help remarking the extreme length of his honou's head. “That's well (said the student) we lawyers have occasion for long heads.” The barber, who had by this time completed the dimensions, now burst out into a fit of laughter; and, an explanation being insisted on, at last declared, that he could not possibly contain himself when he discovered that his honou's head was just as thick as it was long.
EXTRACT.
WERE ONE of our pious ancestors to leave the mansions of bliss, and pay a visit to his country, what would be his surprise and indignation, when hearing certain characters claim the distinguished rank of Patriots; and seeing them day after day, professing the principles and conduct they do? It would appear very strange to him, that an avowed opposition to EVERY measure of the Constituted Authorities, should be called Patriotism! That they should style themselves the best Patriots, who were loudest in their abuse of those whom the people have elected to preside over their political concerns; That a constant expressed wish, that a minister of the United States sent on a foreign negotiation, should not be successful—that he might return with disgrace; and that his country might reap no benefit by his mission—That this should be called Patriotism; and the professors of such principles and conduct should be called Patriots, would fill him with the opinion, that his descendants were mad, or that principles and conduct had lost their names; and, while dropping the tear of sensibility over the delusion of his children: he would wing his way to the abodes of the happy, and endeavor to forget that he ever was an American.
QUEBEC, May 7.
A message was received from his excellency the Governor by the gentleman who carries the black rod commanding the house to attend him in the Legislative Council; the house went up and his excellency was pleased to give the royal assent in the King's name to the following public Bills, viz.
An act for the appointment of Inspectors to ascertain the quality of Pot and Pearl Ashes for exportation.
An act to ratify, approve and confirm the provisional agreement entered into by the Commissioners on behalf of this Province, with the Commissioners on behalf of the Province of Upper Canada.
An act to establish the Form of Registers of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials; to confirm and make valid in law, the Register of the Protestant Congregation of Christ Church, Montreal, and others which may have been informally kept; and to afford the means of remedying omissions in former Registers.
An act to oblige ships and vessels coming from places infected with the plague, or any pestilential fever or disease, to perform quarantine, and prevent the communication thereof in this Province.
An act for allowing Pot and Pearl Ashes to be brought into this Province by land or inland navigation; for prohibiting the importation of Tobacco from the United States; for regulating the fees of the Custom-house Officers at Saint John's, and for repealing the act or ordinance therein mentioned.
An act to amend and make perpetual an act passed in the twentieth year of his Majesty's reign, intitled, An or-
dinance for regulating all such persons as keep horses and carriages to let and hire for the accommodation of travellers, commonly called and known by the name of Maîtres de Poste.
After which Mr. Speaker addressed his Excellency as follows.
May it please your Excellency, HIS Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects the Representatives of the People of Lower Canada in Legislature assembled, do now attend your Excellency with Bills of supply for further defraying the charges of the administration of justice, and support of the civil government within this Province, and for other purposes.
In a pecuniary point of view, my Lord this supply can be an object but of small moment to his Majesty; but when the slender abilities of our constituents are considered, and that it is presented as a tribute of gratitude, for the happiness we enjoy under the fostering care and protection of the Parent state, and the benign influence of that Constitution which has been accorded to us, upon a model of perfect practical excellence: it thence assumes an importance, that we doubt not our most Gracious Sovereign, and the magnanimous and generous nation which he governs, will measure only by our intentions.
On such an occasion my Lord I cannot but consider it a very singular happiness to myself, that the first Bills which by command of the Assembly of Lower Canada, I have the honor to present to your Excellency have passed with a degree of zeal and unanimity, that evinces the warmest sentiments of attachment and duty to his Majesty, and esteem and respect for your Lordship's administration.
If I omitted to represent a circumstance so creditable to the Assembly and to this Province, I should ill discharge the trust which they reposed in me, and which your Lordship so graciously confirmed.
In forming the first Bill, the Assembly were solicitous to select such objects of Revenue, as are calculated to bear the least oppressively on the community: the greater number of the articles subjected to duties are acknowledged luxuries in most countries; and one only (salt) is considered in any, as of necessity; that circumstance however is far more than compensated, by its being an article so generally diffused, that each individual will pay but a trifle; by the certainty of the collection of the impost thereon; by the impracticability of smuggling so bulky a commodity, and by the consideration that it can still be furnished to the consumer at a price below that of almost every other country: hence it became a very fair object of Revenue.
The other Bill of supply, which I have the honour to present to your Excellency, is formed upon the principle of combining revenue with regulation; in order to prevent abuses in certain occupations, and to render them of utility to the Province.
The Bills my Lord which I have in my hand, are intitled, an act for granting to his Majesty additional and new duties on certain goods, wares, and merchandise, and for appropriating the same towards further defraying the charges of the administration of Justice and support of the civil Government within this Province, and for other purposes therein mentioned. And an act for granting to his Majesty duties on licences to hawkers, pedlars, and petty chapmen, and for regulating their trade; and for granting additional duties on licences to persons for keeping houses of public entertainment, or for retaining wine, brandy, rum, or any other spirituous liquors in this Province, and for regulating the same; and for repealing the act or ordinance therein mentioned. To which the Assembly humbly beseeches your Excellency to give the royal assent in his Majesty's name.
Mr. Speaker then delivered the Bills to the Clerk of the Legislative Council, and his Excellency was pleased to give the royal assent to them severally, in the following words:
“In his Majesty's name I thank his loyal subjects, accept their benevolence, and assent to this Bill.”
And the house being returned, it was ordered that Mr. Speaker's speech to the Governor, on presenting the Revenue Bills, be printed.
Tuesday the house passed the accounts of the contingent expences during this Session and then adjourned.
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and citizens of Philadelphia, in Common Council assembled.
The Memorial and Remonstrance of their Constituents at a General Meeting convened at the State House in the City of Philadelphia,
Respectfully shows:
That your memorialists, deeming it to be equally their duty as citizens, and their right as Freemen, to remonstrate against any act of government, which in their judgment either violates the principles of the Constitution or militates against the privileges of the people, with pain and anxiety recall your attention to “An ordinance for preventing the erection of wooden buildings, within certain limits of the city of Philadelphia,” which on both those grounds they conceive to be a grievance of an alarming and oppressive nature.
They will not at present enquire into the general expediency of making important delegations of the Legislative trust to subordinate and local Magistrates; for thinking as they do that the General Assembly is not invested with a power to act for the purpose, and in the manner, in which the ordinance contemplates it is enough, on this occasion, to infer that what that body did not itself possess, it was unable to bestow upon another—It may however, be proper to remark, that
that even the form and expression of the law, from which the ordinance derives its existence, are calculated to convey a doubt of the legality; as well as of the propriety of the measure; since the General Assembly not only declined a direct interference on the representation which is recited in the preamble, but likewise, in the moment of transferring its authority to the Corporation of the city, it virtually imposed a restraint on the exercise, by declaring that the Legislative duty to strengthen the security of property, could only arise or operate “Whenever the same could be done without violating, the rights of private persons.”
That your Memorialists, gratified by so explicit a recognition of this fundamental principle, thus incorporated with the grant of jurisdiction, the more confidently insist that the ordinance complained of, cannot be enforced “without violating the rights of private persons.” By the language of the Constitution it is pronounced, that the acquisition, possession and protection of property, are among the inherent and indefeasible rights of men;—and it is made an express stipulation, that “no man's property shall be taken or applied to public use, without the consent of his Representatives, and without just compensation.” If then it cannot be denied that any act which restricts the use or impairs the enjoyment of property in effect diminishes the value, and operates as a deprivation, is it not a violation of the rights of private persons to execute such an act? And when the public benefit is the pretext for authorizing it, does not the Constitution enjoin a just compensation to be made on the injured individual? Your Memorialists mean not to deny that certain powers are necessary to the regulation of the public police; in the exercise of which the welfare of the community must often be advanced at the expence of individuals: But they respectfully contend that such regulations must be equal, impartial, and beneficial: and that the rights of private property can only be affected upon great and existing public emergencies. To assert that the government may divest a citizen of his estate, because a vague expectation is entertained that it will hereafter be wanted for the public accommodation; or that the law may prescribe to him a specific mode in which alone he shall be suffered to improve or to enjoy it, because it is apprehended that another mode might by accident be rendered dangerous to his neighbours; is in fact to dispute the very excellence of allodial property, and to substitute a tenure more precarious, but not less arbitrary than the feudal tyranny.
But it is not in this view alone, that your Memorialists consider the ordinance as a violation of Constitutional principles—Let it be remembered that the property whose use it is now attempted to control, was purchased free of any such incumbrance for an adequate consideration: Let it also be understood that before the control was announced, or authorized, many engagements had been formed, and considerable expences had been incurred, for the purpose of erecting buildings of the kind of which the ordinance prohibits:—And under these impressions, may it not be confidently asserted that the measure operates retroactively, that it tends to impair the obligations of contracts, and that therefore, it is a complicated breach of the Social Pact of the United States as well as Pennsylvania?
Lots purchased with a design to erect such buildings must become useless to the proprietor, and are depreciated in their general value: On the common principles of justice, as well as by the solemn provisions of the Constitution, by whom ought the loss to be sustained? The contracts which have been formed, the materials which have been prepared, for effectuating the design, must be annulled and destroyed. Shall the innocent parties be exposed to litigation and expence, in order to ascertain which of them must endure the ruin.
Your memorialists not only appeal to the positive language of the constitution but to the great principles of justice and reason, on this interesting occasion.—In the discharge of a legislative function deliberation, wisdom and impartiality are invariably to be expected from the Representatives of a free people; and if to seek for information with diligence, and to receive it with candor, are indispensable requisites in the administration of those, who are entrusted with the public interests, your memorialists think themselves justifiable in complaining that an ordinance of such extensive import, introducing a serious alteration in the fundamental law of property, should be enacted with such apparent precipitancy and dispatch. In judiciary proceedings or in the ordinary transactions of life no man can be bound by any act, of which he does not previously receive a reasonable notification; but it is to be lamented, that, although every citizen is presumed by legal fiction to be apprized of the acts of the legislature, yet in moral truth, the greater part of your memorialists had never heard that the measure which they so painfully deplore was in agitation, till it was actually completed. Thus the law of the general assembly was passed on the 18th of April, but never published till the 6th of May, and two days previously to the publication, the ordinance which it authorized had been enacted.
If, indeed, your memorialists had been apprized, either of the application to the legislature, or of the proceedings

of the common council, for the purpose of introducing the obnoxious ordinance, they are persuaded with success they might have controverted the facts, and denied the principles, which have unfortunately prevailed. But the application made (as your memorials understand) by a few interested persons who are engaged in the business of insuring houses from fire, was plausible and uncontradicted; and the proceedings of the common council were undivulged and unknown. If the case had been otherwise, it would have been easy to demonstrate (independent of those constitutional restraints on the legislative authority, which have been already stated) that the reasons assigned for the measure did not exist, or if they did exist, that they were not sufficiently cogent to supersede the opposite arguments. For your memorials wish to impress upon your minds: as guardians of the equal rights of your fellow citizens, that the ordinance, however favorable to the interests of the opulent, is fatal to the exertions and comfort of the poor: that although it is in some degree true, that a finished frame building is as expensive as a building of brick or stone, yet to erect the latter, the party must be possessed of ready money, which is not necessary for erecting the former, but only industry and credit; a difference essential to an industrious mechanic or tradesman, whose profits are small and gradual; that experience does not support the assertion that wooden buildings have particularly endangered the safety of the city, for even in proportion to the respective numbers, the fires have more frequently happened in stone or brick than in wooden houses; that the excessive rents of brick or stone houses preclude the poor from being accommodated in them, and this evil will be increased by the prohibitions of the ordinance, which will not only raise the rents but the prices of bricks and other articles; and, in short, that the consequences of the ordinance will inevitably be, to drive industrious and poor mechanics and tradesmen from the city; to prevent the settlement of artisans emigrating to America; many of that description having already left Philadelphia for want of accommodation; and to raise the price of lots on the west side of tenth Street, so that the mechanic will not be able probably to accommodate himself even at that distance from the scene of his labour.
With this general view of the subject your memorials finally claim a serious attention; and they trust that you will prove your wisdom, patriotism and independence, by an immediate repeal of the ordinance, to which they have referred; in so doing, you will manifest your respect for the constitution, and your love of justice—you will merit the general confidence of your constituents, and enjoy in particular the blessings of the poor and industrious.
Foreign Intelligence.
From the Paris Moniteur.
Translations for the Aurora continued.
March 12.
Aurhy, in the name of the military committee, proposed a decree to oblige every citizen of Paris, to do his duty personally as a national guard, excepting, however, the members of the legislative body, and some other public functionaries enumerated in the decree, excepting also sick and infirm persons, and citizens of 60 years of age and upwards. The decree passed.
Aurhy prefaced it by the following observations:
"In a free country, the guarantee of liberty is in submission to the laws, and in the performance of personal service by every citizen for the security of persons and property. Have not all Republics fallen under the weight of the pretensions and usurpations of mercenaries, whom a course of abuses had made the guardians of order and of the tranquility of the citizens?—Why then at this day are we forced to complain of a great portion of the citizens of Paris, who feign to be ignorant of this great and serious truth? Why must we be obliged to recall them to the most sacred of duties, that of personally contributing to the preservation of liberty? What can they expect from their country, those citizens who think they have done their duty, when they have by some pecuniary sacrifices got rid of the honorable and necessary task which the impôts? Since they call themselves free Republicans, why do they not contend for the pleasure and advantage of serving that country? Would they in such a contest keep alive their patriotism, and contribute to the public prosperity by securing that confidence which a general concurrence in the performance of those duties commands."
"An immense population, confined within narrow limits, demands the most active superintendence, to prevent those citizens whom nature has placed under the necessity of working for a livelihood from being misled. It is this class which above all others requires protection and impartial justice, it is this class which is more easily led away by the example of
those whom nature has placed in a more fortunate situation. If therefore they see among these none but idle & careless people, none but egoists and speculators, none but citizens sacrificing the public good to their private interest, sacrificing the momentary inconvenience of a necessary public duty to a disposition for effeminate repose, should not these become responsible if they are misled, who well might say, We are misled, it is true, but why did you abandon us?"
"Since by the fatality of circumstances we are on the eve of hearing this reproach, it becomes the duty of the legislator to recall the citizens to the duties they have too long neglected, and to prevent by a necessary and wise law this impending danger."
Saladin, in the name of the committee of legislation, proposed a decree to repeal those of the 27th July and 19th August '93, which outlawed the administration of Jura, who had taken measures to counteract the proceedings of the 31st of May, and among others took steps to send a departmental force to Paris. Saladin at the same time informed that the committee would in three days present a general decree on the subject of those citizens who on the 31st of May were outlawed and pursued as such. The decree was adopted.
March 19. Chambon and Mariette, representatives of the People in the departments of Var and Bouches du Rhone write, that the enemies of order and public tranquility men who regret the scaffolds and the reign of Robespierre disturb the South; that incendiary hand-bills were put up in the commune of Toulon, and that eleven persons arrested in the port, suspected of emigration, were butchered by a horde of brigands at the time they were about to be given over to the tribunals; that the voice of the representative of the People was not listened to, and that it was impossible for them to make those assisting attend to reason. Among the suspected four only were saved, and there are several whose fate is the more to be lamented, as they appeared in a situation to enjoy the advantages of the last law upon the emigrants.
They add that the generale is heard at the moment they are writing; that their house is surrounded; that the murderers seek for new victims; but they will not succeed, notwithstanding their menaces, to make them (the Representatives) neglect their duty.
Anguis communicated a proclamation made at Toulon by the Representatives of the People on the 9th of March, to restore order, by directing non-residents to leave the City under certain restrictions, and by the adoption of other measures to secure the peace. The preamble of this proclamation or provisional decree is as follows:
"The Representatives of the People sent by the Convention to the departments of Bouches du Rhone and Var.
"Considering, that the enemies of the people, for some time have entered Toulon from different parts of the Republic, to excite mobs in which they appear armed; that they do not conceal their homicide intentions; that they frequent not only public places but even the workshops of those employed in public works; that they there cause to be circulated seditious writings; that they excite the citizens against the National Representation by the crys of, Vive la Montagne! Vive les Jacobins! That they openly announce the return of the system of blood, to justify proscription, and intend to commit assassinations.
Considering that it is necessary to repress such attempts, to maintain in this important place, order and tranquility, which the ill-designing endeavour to destroy;—therefore resolved &c.
NEW-YORK, May 23.
We are assured that the manufacture of glass in Boston is now carried on with great advantage to the proprietors and that the glass is of an excellent quality. Whether from the superior quality of the materials or from any peculiar advantage in the structure of the works, or from the ingenuity of the workmen, the window glass said to be of a quality not equalled by any that is imported. All the new elegant buildings in Boston have been glazed with it; and orders have been sent from various parts of the country to furnish supplies of this article. It gives us no small pleasure to announce improvements in this free and happy country.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, May 26.
It is said, an assembly of the nobles of Courland have voted the annexation of that Province to Russia.
The State of Poland is wretched indeed, Poverty, slavery, and epidemic diseases depredates the people. When will despotism cease to scourge the human race! The Empress is taking a census of her Polish Subjects, and the taxes she imposes are enforced by military execution.
An insurrection of a serious nature is said to prevail in Catalonia in Spain, an epidemic disease ravages the country in the vicinity of the army.
Every thing in France indicates another civil convulsion to be near at hand. The parties charge each other with being Royalists, Aristocrats, Tyrants, &c. which is mere falsehood to make them odious to the multitude who are mostly lead by names. The whole truth however is, the parties hate each other; and as there is no balancing power to check both, one or the other must be sacrificed.
BOSTON, May 22. Tuesday, May 19—Arrived a final Schooner from Martinico.
Wednesday, May 20—Arrived Schooner Jane, Cobb, from Cadiz. Sailed in company with the ship Witting, for New-York. May 12, spoke the ship Pomona, Buchanan, twenty hours from Halifax, for Baltimore. [This was the ship taken some time since at the Southward, with the tiers of ingots on board.] The captain informed, that all the property which was claimed, was cleared. On Tuesday last, May 19, eight leagues North-East from Cape Cod, was spoke and boarded from a Bermudian privateer, and informed, she was cruising for Americans, to and from France, who might authorize suspicion of having French property on board.
The privateer was about 35 tons, Schooner rigged, with a main top-mast, and flying main-topmast, and main top-mast staysail, but no foretopmast; was entirely black; mounted two carriage guns, and five or six swivels; her crew consisted of blacks and whites.
BALTIMORE, May 21.
Captain Mather, of the Schooner Assistance, arrived on Tuesday evening last, in fourteen days from St. Marc, informs, that the French had made an attack on that place, and were repulsed with very considerable loss—that he learnt that 6 or 700 British troops had arrived at Port-au-Prince, and that a sortie was made from that place against the republicans, who were compelled to raise the siege with very great loss.
Brig Three Friends, of Salem, Capt. Endicott, 16 days from Jacquet.—Mr. M'Kim, who came supercargo in the Three Friends, has obliged us with the following information: That the garrison of Port-au-Prince having received a reinforcement, made an unexpected attack on the besieging republicans with very great slaughter, and forced them to suspend the blockade; that the British, to give the enemy a testimony of their superiority, had, in their turn made a vigorous attack on Leogane, about the 14th ult. with 3 frigates and 4 privateers, in which a number of American vessels then lying in that port, had sustained very great injury. After they had retired, orders were sent down to Petit Guave for all the ship carpenters to go up and repair the damage done to the shipping. The inhabitants who had fled were returning with their property, and matters began to go on again in a regular train.
He likewise informs, that an embargo had been laid on all the vessels laying at Aux-Cayes, in order, as it was supposed, to remedy their loss at Port-au-Prince, with an attack upon Jeremie.
May 23.
Arrived yesterday, Schooner Abeona, Captain Martin, ten days from Bermuda.
We are happy to learn by Captain Martin, who is a man of veracity, that the prudent measures of our executive have put a stop to the piracies of the Bermudian vessels of war, and caused more respect to be observed towards the flag of the United States. Captain Martin was taken about the last of April, on his homeward bound passage from Cape-Francois. The captain of the privateer who captured him, took from on board the Abeona a chest containing 6000 dollars; but to shew that justice should be done, counted the whole of it over in the presence of capt. Martin, and permitted his mate to remain on board the privateer, to see that it was kept sacred, until the vessel arrived in port, when it was all re-counted and delivered back to Capt. Martin. The treatment which he received was uniformly civil; and no disposition was shewn to embezzle any part of his cargo; but was permitted to depart with the whole of his property, on giving his bond not to prosecute the captors; which he does not consider as a grievance.
The following vessels were captured about the same time that the Abeona was, all under the lee of the West Indies, and after being detained about 12 days, permitted to depart, with the whole of their property, and failed with Capt. Martin, viz.
Brig Schuylkill, Knox, Philadelphia; Schooner Periphas, Landon, New-Jersey; and Schooner Sally, Aborn, Providence, Rhode-Island.
When Capt. Martin failed, the ship London Packet, Capt. Smith, and brig Philip, Capt. Rutter, were both lying at St. George's. No news stirring there.
PRICE OF STOCKS
6 per Cents 19 1/4 3 per Cents 11 3/8 Deferred 14 1/2 Bank of the United States 40 Pennsylvania 38 North-America 45
PHILADELPHIA, May 27.
Mrs. WARRELL, in consequence of a Report having prevailed, that her Benefit is intended, respectfully takes the liberty of informing her friends, and the Public, in general, that the above Report is totally without foundation.
Some Progress has been made in the trial of those persons against whom bills have been found as concerned in the western disturbances: Robert Potter one of them charged with treason in Allegheny county has been acquitted, without the jury's going from the bar; Philip Vegel charged with treason in Fayette county has been convicted; the jury being confined all night and returning their verdict the day succeeding the trial.
A correspondent corrects the above candid statement by saying that the pleadings before the Jury closed at 12 o'clock—the jury were together till one only when they agreed, tho' the verdict was not given in to the Court, till next day.
NATHANIEL SMITH, Esq. is chosen to represent the State of Connecticut in the Congress of the United States, vice JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esq. Senator.
A meeting of the Proprietors and Occupiers of Wharves is requested to-morrow at the Coffee House at one o'clock, on business of importance.
May 27th 1795.
Translated from the Courier François of this morning.
BASLE, March 25. The King of Prussia has sent to the Fortress of Spandau the Minister Biffendorf, who in conjunction with Pitt and the Princess of Orange, drew the King into the famous Coalition.
Frederick has transferred all his confidence to Hertzberg, the old Minister who so justly enjoyed the confidence of Frederick the second.
This steady enemy of the House of Austria, has actually digested with Prince Henry, the policies of the Court of Berlin. After the reading of the decree proposed by Seyes, providing for the assembling of the members of the Convention at Chalons sur Marne.
Chales, said that this law was agreeable to the genius of Mirabeau, a martial law, and more terrific than all those passed under the reign of terror—He demanded that it should be printed.
In the midst of the discussion at the 7th hour, a deputation of about 4000 citizens presented themselves before the hall, and rent the air with the cries of Vive la Convention! down with the Jacobins! and to express their devotion to the national representation.
Lariviere demanded honorable mention. A member opposed it, because said he, these 4000 persons are the young men of Freron, who arrest the patriots under the name of terrorists. Chateanneuf Randon said, there are, it is true, a good many young men among the 4000, but you see also a number there of Citizens of forty and fifty years old, come to defend the national representation. Honorable mention was decreed.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
Brig Polly, late Letelier, St. Bartholomews 22 days
Arrived at the Port.
Danish ship Malleville, Stokes Havannah Brig Gagola, Morgan do. Sally and Betsey, Ross Martinique Two Sifters, Fort Antigua Hope, Watts St. Croix Schr. Friendship, Patton Port de Paix Sloop Hunter, West St. Croix In the Sally and Betsey, came 29 French passengers.
In the General Washington from Dublin, came 69 passengers.
Captain Geddes, 63 days from Dublin. 1st of April, lat. 46, long. 20, spoke the ship Portsmouth, of Portsmouth, N. H. from Charleston, bound to Drogheda. 3d ditto lat. 45, long. 21, 41, spoke the Schooner John, Burnham, of and from Portsmouth, N. H. bound to Oporto, out 21 days, all well.—17th, lat. 44, 17, long. 43, 30, spoke the ship General Lincoln, Captain Joy, from Boston, bound to L'Orient, with a flag of truce, having on board a number of French passengers.—19th, lat. 44, long. 27, 10, spoke the ship Dolphin, Rusk, of Boston, from Charleston, bound to Falmouth, out 32 days, all well.—May 17th, spoke the brig Fame, of and from Charleston, bound to Drogheda, out 12 days, all well.
Captain Geddes left at Dublin the ship Friendship, Cotter; the brig Ann, Talbot; the brig Adventure, Potts; which were to sail for Philadelphia a few days after he left that port.
Arrived at New-York,
Brig Nancy, Bush, Norfolk Sch. Parborough Packet, Cobbon, Westmoreland, N. C. Sloop Sally, Townsend, St. Croix Rebecca, Munro, Norfolk Hope, Paddock, Gonaves Suannah, Peale, Cape Fair, N. C.
Mr. M'Lean, Sir, Observing a pompous account of the laying of the keel of the Continental frigate at Boston, it may not be amiss to inform the public, that those gentlemen could not, in all their state, procure timber for that keel, but had to apply to the state of New-York; and as the excellency of the material is announced, this hint is given that the public may give just credit where it is due. A. B.
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THE Public are informed that this Lottery will finally close this Week—when the names of the fortunate Possessors of the high prizes will be published.
A Correct Numerical Book lays open at the above Office—also the daily returns regularly filed.
The XLV. Day's Drawing is arrived. WASHINGTON LOTTERY will positively commence in a short time—Arrangements are now making for that purpose, and an early day appointed for its taking place, will be published in a few days Authority.
May 27
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May 27
Fifty Dollars Reward.
LAST Last Evening, at the Court House, A RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing—A Bond of James Wilson Esq. in favor of Joseph Pennick, dated 4th May, payable 4th November next, for 500 dollars—Lewis Walker's Note on demand, for 50 dollars—Two Bank Notes of the Bank of the United States, for 20 dollars each—Three Virginia Military Land Warrants, viz. 4409 favor of Michael La Rochelle, No. 4615, favor of William Gray, No. 3:12, favor of James McCarthy, for 100 acres each—the following tickets in the New-Castle Pier Lottery, of which four are small prizes, the others yet in the wheel, viz. Nos. 13209, 13220, 13195, 14436, 14438, 14439, 14402, 14403, 3838, 3843—Also a Power of Attorney from Kennth McCoy, for his pension as an invalid; with sundry other papers of use only to the owner.
Whoever delivers the said Pocket Book, with its contents, at the office of the American Daily Advertiser, shall receive the above reward, and no questions asked.
N. B. Payment of the Bond and Note, and Lottery Tickets, being stopped, they can be of no use to the owner. Brokers, and others, who deal in such papers, are requested to stop any of the above specified, if offered for sale.
May 26, 1795.
NEW THEATRE.
Mrs. WARRELL's Night
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 27, will be presented, a COMIC OPERA, not performed this Season, called
The DUENNA.
Don Jerome, Mr. Harwood Ferdinand, Mr. Moreton Antonio, Mr. Darley, jun. Carlos, Mr. Marshall Isaac, Mr. Bates Lopez, Mr. Blissett Father Paul, Mr. Darley Friars, Messrs. Mitchell, Price, Solomon Porter, Mr. Millbourne Louisa, Miss Broadhurst Clara, Mrs. Warrell The Duenna, Mrs. Shaw.
End of the Opera, Mrs. Whitlock will recite COLLINS's ODE ON THE PASSIONS. After which a Comic Dance, composed by Mr. Francis, called
L'AMOUR TROUVE LES MOYENS;
Or, the Fruitless Precaution.
By Messrs. Francis, Nugent, Warrell, jun. T. Warrell, Blissett, Darley, jun.—Miss Millbourne, Miss Rowton, Mrs. Bates, and Mrs. De Marque.
Cupid, by Master Henry Warrell; being his first Appearance on any stage.
To which will be added, A MUSICAL FARCE, NEVER PERFORMED called
The LITTLE YANKEE SAILOR.
The Music selected by the Author, from Shield, Millinwick, Hook, Dibdin, R. Taylor, &c.
The Accompaniments by Mr. Gillingham
Jack Worthy, Mr. Darley Harding, Mr. Cleveland Hatchway, Mr. Francis Captain Bowling, Mr. Warrell Tangoo, Mrs. Cean William, the Little Yankee Sailor, Master T. Warrell.
Mary, Mrs. Warrell Emily, Mrs. Marshall Ora, Miss Broadhurst
Indian men { Miss Warrell, Price, Mitchell, Darley, jun. & Solomon. & women, { Miss Williams, Mrs. Bates, Miss Rowton, &c.
Tickets to be had of Mrs. Warrell, No. 89 South Fourth Street, and at the usual costs.

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EXTRACT FROM THE CRITICAL REVIEW, JANUARY, 1794—page 12.
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City of Washington.  SCHEME
OF THE  LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE  IMPROVEMENT OF THE  FEDERAL CITY.
1 A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 cash 36,000 are    1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 Cash prize of 10,000   2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 ditto 1,000 10,000   20 ditto 500 10,000   100 ditto 100 10,000   200 ditto 50 10,000   400 ditto 25 10,000   1,000 ditto 10 10,000   15,000 ditto 10 150,000   16,739 Prizes 33,261 Blanks 50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000
This Lottery will afford an elegant spec- imen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful de- signs are already selected for the entire front on two of the public squares; from these drawings, it is proposed to erect two cent- ral and four corner buildings, as soon as possi- ble after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, 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 neces- sary expenses of printing, &c. and the sur- plus 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 day- 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 ap- pointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a se- cond time on behalf of the public; a suffi- cient number of those having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National Uni- versity and the other federal objects may con- tinue 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 se- lection of the best materials, ancient and mod- ern, will be submitted to the public when- ever 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 ex- istence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Eu- rope, 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; or James Wether & Co. Baltimore or Gideon Denison, Savannah, or Peter Gilman, Boston; or John Hopkins Rich- mond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry Aug 30.
For the GENTLEMEN FARMER J. P. RICE, Printed and sold by H. & P. RICE, Philadelphia, Price 6/6 1-2
A Treatise on CATTLE: Shewing the most approved methods of breed- ing, rearing, and fitting for use, Asses, Mules, Horned Cattle, Sheep, Goats & Swine With directions for the proper treatment of them in their several disorders. To which is added a dissertation on their contagious diseas- es. By JOHN MILLS, Esq. Fellow of the Royal Society, London, honorary mem- ber of the Dublin Society, of the Societies of Agriculture at Rouen, of the Oeconomical Society of Berne, and of the Palatine academy of Sciences and Belles Lettres.
Contents of the above Work. ASSES, of greater estimation than com- monly held in—how to heal their diseases— at what age capable of generating—how to know their age—how taught to amble—high value set upon fine asses in Spain and Au- vergne. &c.
MULES, how bred—their qualities and us- es—which sorts reputed best—how fed and managed.
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SHEEP. Of the qualities and different kinds of Sheep—of their management prop- agation, diseases of the head and throat, coughs and shortness of breath, of the belly, liver, droppy and cutaneous diseases. &c. &c.
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Contagious Diseases of Cattle. Of the causes of contagious diseases—of the cure of their contagious diseases—addi- tional observations on the diseases of cattle and on their cures, by the Society of Agriculture at Paris—on the symptoms and cure of the late contagious distemper among the horned cattle in Great Britain, by Peter Layard, of Huntingdon, M. D. and F. R. S.
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In the Chancery of New Jersey. April 14th. 1795.
Present his Excellency Richard Howell, Chancellor. Between Lydia Onderdonk, Complainant, and Henry Onderdonk, Defendant.  The Complainant in
this cause, having this day filed her bill of complaint, praying for certain causes therein set forth, to be divorced from her husband Henry Onderdonk, the above defendant, and having made due proof, that the said Henry hath, after the cause of complaint had arisen removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court, so that the process thereof cannot be served upon him, or if served he cannot be compelled to appear and answer or plead, and having thereupon prayed a hearing upon the facts charged in the said bill. It is therefore ordered that a hearing be had on the facts charged in the said bill, accordingly on the first day of July next at the dwelling house of William Hay, Innholder, in the city of Trenton, at ten o'clock in the fore- noon, a copy of this order, having been first published in one of the public papers of this state, and in one of the public papers of the states of New York and Pennsylvania, or served on the said defendant for the space of two months at least, before the said day ap- pointed for hearing.
Richard Howell. April 22 codt
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY  THOMAS DOBSON, At the STONE HOUSE, No. 41 South Second St.
A View of the Evidences  of CHRISTIANITY. IN THREE PARTS. 1. Of the direct Historical Evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the Evidence of other miracles. 2. Of the Auxiliary Evidence of Christian- ity. 3. A brief consideration of some popular Objections. By WILLIAM PALTY, M. A. Archdeacon of Carlisle. In One large Octavo volume. Price one dol- lar and three quarters, handsomely bound.
In the present enlightened age, when free discussion has opened the eyes of mankind, and the fabrics of Despotism and Superstition are crumbling to the dust, it becomes an ob- ject of no small importance, to distinguish leading Truths from those Counterfeits which had assumed their names and usurped their place, and in the subversion of which, Truth itself is too apt to be discarded without in- quiry.
In the present work, the learned author (who had before distinguished himself by his principles of moral and political Philosophy) has treated the subject with that ability and cand- our which becomes it, and has exhibited in a short compass, perhaps the clearest and most distinct view of the proper evidences of christ- ianity ever published.
Treasury Department Revenue Office, April 14, 1795
PROPOSALS Will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, For Building a  LIGHT HOUSE,
On Sequin Island, near the mouth of Kenne- beck river, on the coast of the District of Maine; of the following Materials, Di- mensions and Description.
THE form is to be an Octagon. The foun- dation is to be of Stone; to be sunk, if prac- ticable, thirteen feet below the bottom of the wooden work, or twelve feet and an half be- low the surface of the earth, and to be com- menced of the diameter of twenty seven feet. It is to be laid solidly to the height of two feet. From thence to the bottom of the wood- en work, the foundation wall is to be eleven feet high, and six feet thick.
As it is intended that the above described stone foundation shall only be carried six in- ches higher than the crown level of the knoll or rock on which the Light-house is to be er- ected, and it may be found impossible, on account of the rock, to sink the same to the depth of twelve feet and one half below the earth, or thirteen feet below the wooden work, it is necessary that the propositions for the said stone foundation be made by the perch to include all costs, charges and expenses of materials, workmanship and labor.
The octagonal pyramid is to be well fram- ed, and of stout heart pine timber. It is to be twenty six feet in diameter at the base, there- of where it will rest on the top of the stone foundation, to which it is to be well secured by sixteen stout iron straps built therein and otherwise. The height of the wooden build- ing from the bottom of the water table and from the surface of the earth, is to be forty feet to the top of the wooden work, under the floor of the lantern; where the diameter is to be fifteen feet. The foundation is to be capped with sawed stone at least eight inches wide, and sloped at top to turn off the wa- ter.
The frame of the pyramid is to be cover- ed with boards of one inch and one half in thickness, over which is to be laid a good & complete covering of shingles, and well paint- ed with three coats. The light house is to have two windows in the East, and two win- dows in the West. The sashes are to be hung with hinges, and each sash is to have eight panes of glass, eight by ten inches.
On the top of the wooden work of the pyramid is to be a strong framed tier of joists, beded therein, planked over with oak plank extending one foot beyond the sides of the pyramid, thereby forming an eave, which is to be finished with a cornice, the whole hav- ing a descent from the center, sufficient to throw off the water, and to be covered with copper.
A complete and sufficient iron Lantern in the octagonal form is to rest thereon; the eight corner pieces or stanchions of which are to be well secured to the upright timbers of the pyramid, or to the tier of joists, or both. These stanchions are to be very strong and stout in the lower ten feet, and three and one-half inches by two and one-half inches a- bove. The Lantern is to be ten feet high, from the floor to the bottom of the dome or roof, and to have a dome or roof of five feet in height. The whole space between the posts to be occupied by the sashes, which are to be moulded on the inside and struck solid.
Each sash is to have twenty-eight large panes of glass; a part of the sash on the south-west side is to be hung with hinges for a door to go out on the platform. The iron rafters of the lantern are to be framed into an iron hoop, over which is to be a copper funnel;— thro' which the smoke may pass into a large copper ventilator in the form of a man's head; capable of containing one hundred gallons.
This head is to be turned by a large vane, so that the hole for venting the smoke may be always to leeward. Eight dormant ventilat- ors are to be fixed in the roof, a large curved air pipe is to be passed thro' the floor and a close stove is to be provided and fixed in the lantern. There are to be a pair of stairs ascend- ing to the lantern, the entrance to which is to be by a trap door covered with copper. The building is to be furnished with two complete electrical conductors or rods with points.
The floors are to be laid with plank. The entrance into the light house is to be well se- cured by a strong door hung upon hinges with a strong lock and latch complete.
Also a frame Dwelling House of one story and the roof, to be twenty six feet or there- about in front, and twenty five feet deep, with a cellar, under it, if it shall be found practi- cable to dig it. The cellar walls to be eight- teen inches thick, and seven feet high. The story of the House to be seven feet and one half inch clear. The roof to have a rectangu- lar pitch. The floors to be laid in whole lengths nailed through. The House is to contain a Kitchen of thirteen by sixteen feet, a sitting room adjoining lengthwise of twelve by sixteen feet, two small chambers of eight by nine feet joini g to the ends of the Kitchen and sitting room, with a passage to those two rooms between the bed rooms. The stack of chimneys to be between the Kitchen and sit- ting room and is to have two plain fireplaces, one of them large for a kitchen; to which is to be joined an Oven. There is to be an out- er door to the passage and an outer door also to the Kitchen. There are to be two win- dows in each of the large rooms, and one in each bed room.
Each sash is to have twelve panes of glass, eight by ten inches. Each window is to have a strong plain shutter, with fastenings and hinges. The doors are to be hung and furnish- ed completely. The ceiling and inner sides of the House are to be plastered with two coats. All the wood work inside and out is to be well painted, and the whole is to be fi- nished in a plain and decent manner.
An oil vault is to be built twenty by twelve feet in the clear, arched over, and covered with earth or sand, over which a shed is to be built. It is to be furnished with nine strong cedar Cisterns with covers, each capable of contain- ing two hundred Gallons. The entrance to the vault is to be secured by a strong door. A well is to be sunk at a convenient distance, and furnished with a curb, bucket and rope
completely. The builder is to procure and pay, for all materials, labor, workmanship provisions and other objects of cost charge or expense for a sum to be proposed and agreed upon, and to execute the before described work, and every part thereof in a good and workman like manner. Convenient payments or advances, on secu- rity, will be made. April 17. t&tf.
Treasury Department Revenue Office, April 10, 1795
PROPOSALS Will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, FOR BUILDING A  LIGHT HOUSE,