Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-05-30 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 128 of Vol. VII.]
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1795.
[Whole No. 851.]
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 27. dff.
FOR PORTLAND,  Massachusetts. and from thence to CAPE NICOLA 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 Hebe from Havana. 270 Hhds. Molasses, 130 Hds. choice Jamaica Green Coffee 40 Hhds. ditto Sugar, With a Quantity of Pimento and Ox hides. May 9. dff.
FOR LIVERPOOL, the American Ship  DIANA, George 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 Lake Hammond master, from Jamaica, laying at Chestnut Street Wharf 10 Puncheons JAMAICA RUM. And from the Bally Packet, Captain Wylde burns 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 Hogsheads, Spanish Liquorice Ball, in boxes of 2 Cwt each Brimstone, crude and refined, Men's English faddies, 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 common trader, built of cedar and live-oak, sails 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 Casks, for exportation, and entitled to Drawback. Also 25 Hhds. Mujcovado Sugar. May 6. 31awtf.
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, Hhds. and quarter casks Figuera Red Wine, in ditto Malaga Wine, in quarter casks Teneriffe 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 Refels, 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, } JAMES SAWYER, } Executrix. 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—Farrell 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. ALSO, A gentle 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 employ. 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, } JOHN LEAMY, } Executrix. 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. dff.
A FEW COPIES Of the celebrated Performance under the Signature of  MANLIUS, May be had of  John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut Street. PRICE—25 CENTS.
FOR SALE, At the STORES of of  Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipe, Hhds. and quarter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Souchong and Congo TEA, in quarter casks A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft-faceted ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. May 2. d
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. 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 Elms, from JAMAICA  COFFEE, In Hogsheads & 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. 31awtf.
GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. THE Terms on which this Paper was to be sent to Subscribers not resident in Philadelphia, were—that one half at least, of the Annual Subscription should be constantly paid in advance, or that some person at the place of publication should be responsible for the same. Those Subscribers, who shall not have complied with the terms above specified on the first of July next, will, from that period be considered as declining to take the Gazette any longer. The Editor has heretofore omitted any charge for directing and enclosing his paper—in future, ONE DOLLAR per annum will be added to the Subscription of those whose papers are sent by the Post.
To be SOLD, A Pair of BLACK HORSES About 15 1-2 hands high, wellbroke, and will be warranted sound—also a second hand COACHEE. Enquire at No. 67 North 7th street. May 28. 31
PROCEEDINGS of the EXECUTIVE of the UNITED STATES. RESPECTING  The INSURGENTS. A Few Copies Are yet remaining on hand, and may be had at this Office. Also of T. Dobson, No. 41 South 2d Street, J. Ormerod, Franklin's Head, Chestnut Street, and B. Davies, No. 68 High Street.
DELAWARE BRIDGE. IN Pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, entitled "An act to authorize the Governor of this 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 the Legislature of the state of New Jersey, entitled "An act to empower the Governor of this state to incorporate a Company for erecting a Bridge over the river Delaware, at the township of Greenwich, in the County of Sussex, opposite the borough of Easton"  NOTICE is hereby given, That Books will be opened to receive Subscriptions for the Stock of the said Company, at the times and places following, to wit: In the City of Philadelphia, at the Counting House of Levi Hollingsworth, on Monday, the sixth day of July next, and on the two succeeding days— In the Borough of Easton, at the House of Conrad Itrie, sen. on the same three days; And, in the State of New Jersey, at the House of Thomas Bullman, in the township of Greenwich, and County of Sussex, on the sixth and eighth days of July next; and at the store of Thomas Paul, at Belvidere, in Oxford township, and Sussex County aforesaid, on the seventeenth day of July aforesaid. At which places the Books will be kept open from nine o'clock until twelve in the forenoon, and from two o'clock until five in the afternoon, of each day, or until the subscription shall be filled—The Capital Stock of the said Company will consist of two hundred and fifty shares, at one hundred dollars each, whereof ten dollars must be paid on each share at the time of subscribing.
Levi Hollingsworth,  Jesse Waln,  John Nicholson,  John Arndt,  William Henry,  John Heister,  James Hyndshaw,  Thomas Paul,  Thomas Bullman. Commissioners. Philadelphia, May 18. d
To be SOLD, A HANDSOME BLACK HORSE, 15 1-2 hands high, he is rising five years old, fit for the Saddle, Chair, or Leader, to be sold for no fault. Enquire of the Printer, May 28. 31
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the first day of May, in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, James Ph. Puglia of the said District hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book the Right whereof he claims as Author in the following words, to wit: "The FEDERAL POLITICIAN, by James Ph. Puglia, Teacher of the Spanish and Italian Languages, and author of the Spanish work entitled el Defensor del Hombre, or the Man Undeceived. &c. Est modus in rebus, sunt certi denique fines, Quas ultra citraque nequit consistere rectum. In conformity to the Act of Congress of the United States intitled "An Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and proprietors of such Copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. May 2. tuthf tf
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. 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 3 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.
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. th & tf
WANTED. Immediately by JOSEPH COOKE, Goldsmith, 15 Jewellers, the corner of South Third and Market Streets— From 20 to 30 Journey men Goldsmiths Silvermiths, 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
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED [Price 25 Cents]  THIRTEEN LETTERS, On Democratic Societies; By GERMANICUS. Sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41 Second Street, John Ormerod 41 Chestnut Street, Benjamin Davies 68 High Street and by the Editor, 119 Chestnut Street. April 13
FRESH FRUITS &c. To-Morrow Morning will be Landed, At Stamer's wharf, from on board the Schooner Eliza, T. Arnold, master, direct from MALAGA, 300 Qt. Casks old Mountain WINE, of superior quality. 500 Qt. Barrels Bloom Raisins. 100 Boxes Lemons. 208 Boxes muscated Raisins. 192 Jars ditto ditto. 48 Sacks soft-shell'd Almonds. 25 Kegs Figs, &c. For Sale by  PETER KUHN. May 7. dff-mautf
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. 21awtf
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 Calicoes, purple, dark and light chintz, &c. Mullines and Dimities, 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. Velvets and Velveteens 1-2 yard and 1-2 ell pillows and jeanets Callimancoes, 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 Calimancoe lastings Muslins, plain, checked, striped, tambooured 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. fewing silks  JOSIAH ROBERTS, No. 62 South Second Street. May 2. d
TO BE SOLD, A Lot, containing about 17 acres, on the Wissahickon road, 4 miles from the city, and directly opposite to the house of Mr. Isaac Wharton. A Lot, containing 10 acres, in Ilington Lane, on said road, near the estate of Jasper Moylan, Esq. A Lot, containing 10 acres in Turner's Lane, on said road, and directly opposite to the estate of Mr. Ternant. Enquire of Joseph Redman, Woodstock, corner of Turner's Lane. April 6. ed t o
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
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, crosscut, hand and other saws 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 Smuffers Warming-pans Table knives & forks Riding whips
Barlow, pen and other pocket knives Razors Scissors Needles Ivory and bone combs Belt Kirby fish hooks Bras cabinet furniture Waggon boxes Sheet brass Scale beams Spelter Plated and tinn'd bridle bits and stirrups Do. faddle nails Staples and plates Worsted fursingle webbs Diaper, girth and strain webs With most other kinds of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, Brass wares, &c. 4 mo. 14th. codr t j

The following article written more than a year since may not be unreasonable at the present time.
Mr. PRINO,
AMONGST the disadvantages attending large and populous cities perhaps the calamities arising from fire are not the least trivial. Though the establishment of insurance offices may in part secure rich individuals from a loss of property, yet to the poorer part of the community much distress may arise, and to all much inconvenience and disadvantage accrue from the progress of this destructive element. — Any hint however inadequate and imperfect in itself, which has a probable tendency to mitigate the disadvantages arising from and belonging to a state of society, can not fail to excite attention and receive the necessary improvements from legislators which (as they spring from the people) possess the will and the power to provide for the public interests in the most complete manner.
In the first colonization of a new country the abundance of timber and the necessity of erecting habitations in the speediest mode operate as conspiring motives upon the new settlers and lead them to an unlimited use of materials which they find at once easy to procure and well adapted to accomplish their purposes. But in proportion as population encreases, in the same proportion the influence and cogency of these reasons may be supposed to diminish. Custom however, which in all instances has too much power, seems to possess its weight in this. Of this the numerous frame buildings of late erected and still erecting in and near the largest cities of the United States, and in parts of the country the best peopled furnish abundant proof. That the erection of these and the covering of houses with shingles may be at some time attended with mischievous consequences in some of the large towns is not merely within the limits of possibility but of probability. But though the extent of the danger may be granted, it may be asked "in a free country how will you prevent or mitigate that part of it which arises from buildings already completed, and how can you restrain people in future from making use of whatever materials they suppose to be most for their advantage?" To this it may be answered that in a state of society the good of the whole frequently requires that the interest of individuals should be sacrificed to that of the whole and that (compensation being made to the sufferers) they sustain no injury, but receive their share of the common benefit. As to the latter part of the question the reply is obvious, that civil liberty does not require that every individual should have the power of doing what he pleases, but only that he should not be restrained from doing whatever the majority does not suppose to interfere with the rights of others, and that restraints should operate equally upon all. Upon these principles a bill might be framed to destroy all the frame buildings and out houses in towns containing more than a certain number of inhabitants, and in certain cases to forbid the use of shingles and the erection of such buildings in future, without the smallest infringement upon the rights of any.
But it may be said that tho' such a measure might contain no injustice, yet no advantage could arise to the public equal to the disadvantages which would be incurred in the prosecution of it, and that for that reason the attempt would be impolitic. — To obviate this objection it will be necessary to consider the amount of the expense likely to attend it, and the degree of disadvantage likely to be removed, that is, of advantage to be gained by it. To estimate the former, it would be necessary to consider the extent of the plan, which of propriety must be left to the judgment of those whom leisure, abilities and occupation have best qualified for the purpose, viz: the members of the legislatures of the different states. In order however to form some estimate, I must take some certain extent of the plan. Suppose then that in or near all towns containing more than 10,000 inhabitants, all the frame houses and out houses should be destroyed (a recompence being made to the proprietors), that in such towns and in all others where a market was established, the erection of such buildings, and the use of shingles should be prohibited in future. The shingles of all houses finished before the time, in which the bill should take effect might be suffered to remain, as in cases of danger these may be removed. In the forming of new towns where timber would be cheapest and lead hazard incurred, the use of it would be thus permitted; whilst in older towns the comparative cheapness of such materials is diminished if not entirely vanishes, and the danger to be apprehended is encreased, the future application of it to these purposes would be prohibited. In the largest places the additional precaution of destroying the old buildings would be taken perhaps after considering the necessity of frequently repairing and comparatively short duration of frame buildings, the advantages supposed to be derived from cheapness of construction may be found to be imaginary—possibly in the largest towns the erection of brick houses may be most for the interest of the proprietor. But supposing this to be a statement of the case not perfectly fair, still it is to be considered that in proportion as the encrease of population in the United States is rapid, in the same proportion the advantages (where any exist) obtained by individuals will diminish, whilst the dangers arising to the community will increase. Most probably however individuals would not suffer even at present, so that the only disadvantage sustained would be the expense incurred
by the respective states, and would consist in the purchase of the frame buildings in New-York, Philadelphia and other principal places. The amount after deducting from it the proceeds of the sale of the old materials could not be great. In viewing the disadvantages likely to be removed it will be allowed that though circumstances very distressing have not yet occurred, this is no proof that they are either impossible or improbable. In Philadelphia fires happen not unfrequently. Supposing a fire to commence in a certain part of the city, a strong north west wind at the same time prevailing, the pecuniary damage sustained in a night might far overbalance the expense which would be incurred in accomplishing the whole of the plan proposed. But pecuniary damage will upon little consideration be thought perhaps to bear no comparison to those complicated scenes of distress and confusion which would be occasioned by a calamity so much to be deprecated.
If these suggestions should happen to prove of the least utility in any respect, the end of the author will be answered. HOM. J.
By this Day's MAIL.
NEW-YORK, May 29. Yesterday, at one o'clock, our beloved and much respected Citizen JOHN JAY, arrived in the Ship Severn, Capt. Goodrich, in 42 days from Bristol. An immense concourse of Citizens were in a few minutes assembled on the wharfs, who received and conducted him amidst repeated acclamations to his house in Broad Way; when Mr. Jay addressed them, as nearly as we recollected, in the following words: "Fellow Citizens, these marks of your attention to me are highly grateful—I can never forget them—and the recollection of them will give a new motive to do, what shall be agreeable to you, and conducive to the general welfare. I thank you for your kind reception, and am happy to be again in my own country, and in the midst of you, my friends and fellow citizens." Acclamations of cordial applause answered the address; and the Assembly separated with mutual congratulations. At six o'clock a joyful peal was rung from the bells of the city; and at seven a federal salute was fired from the Battery, which was returned from the fort on Governor's Island.
By the SEVERN, arrived yesterday from Bristol, we have received London papers to April 10, from which we give the following:—
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. Tuesday, April 7. Admiralty Office, April 6. A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was this Evening received from Vice-Admiral Hotham, Commander of his majesty's ships and vessels in the Mediterranean: Britannia, at Sea, March 16th, 1795. SIR,
You will be pleased to inform their Lordships that on the 8th inst. being then in Leghorn road, I received an express from Genoa, that the French fleet, consisting of fifteen sail of the line and three frigates, were seen two days before off the Isle of Marguerite, which intelligence corresponding with a signal made from the Mozelle, then in the offing, for a fleet in the north west quarter, I immediately called the squadron to be unmoored, and as day break the following morning we put to sea with a strong breeze from the east north east.
The Mozelle previously returned to me, with the information, that the fleet she had seen were steering to the Southward, and supposed to be the enemy; in consequence of which I shaped my course for Corsica, left their destination should be against that Island, and dispatched the Tartleton brig to St. Florenzo, with orders for the Boyne to join me with all possible expedition off Cape Corse; but, in the course of the night, she returned to me with the unwelcome intelligence of that ship's having been captured two days before by the enemy's fleet.
To trespass as little as possible upon their Lordships time, I shall not enter into a detail of our proceedings until the two squadrons got sight of each other, and the prospect opened of forcing the enemy to action, every movement which was made being directed to that object, and that alone.
Although the French ships were seen by our advanced frigates daily, yet the two squadrons did not get sight of each other until the 12th, when that of the enemy was discovered to windward.
Observing them on the morning following still in that direction, without any apparent intention of coming down, the signal was made for a general chase, in the course of which, the weather being equally, and blowing very fresh, we discovered one of the Line of Battle Ships to be without her topsails, which afforded to Captain Freemantle, of the Inconstant frigate, who was then far advanced on the chase, an opportunity of shewing a good proof of British enterprize, by her attacking, raking, and harassing her until the coming up of the Agamemnon, when he was most ably seconded by Captain Nelson, who did her so much damage as to disable her from putting herself again to rights; but they were at this time so far detached from our own fleet, that they were obliged to quit her, as other ships of the enemy were coming up to her assistance, by one of which she was soon afterwards taken in tow.
Finding that our heavy ships did not gain on the enemy during the chase, I made the signal for the squadron to form upon the larboard line of bearing, in which order we continued for the night.
At day light the next morning the 14th, being about six or seven leagues to the south west of Genoa, we observed the enemy's disabled ship, with the one that had her in tow, to be so far to leeward, and separated from their own squadron, as to afford a probable chance of our cutting them off. The opportunity was not lost; all sail was made to effect that purpose, which reduced the enemy to the alternative of abandoning those ships, or coming to battle.
Although the latter did not appear to be their choice, they yet came down, on the contrary tack to which we were, with the view of supporting them; but the Captain and Bedford, whose signals were made to attack the enemy's disabled ship and her companion, were so far advanced, and so closely supported by the other ships of our van, as to cut them off effectually from any assistance that could be given them; the conflict ended in the enemy's abandoning them, and firing upon our line as they passed with a light air of wind.
The two ships that fell proved to be the Ca-Ira, formerly the Courone, of 80 guns, and the Censeur of 74.
Our van ships suffered so much by this attack, particularly the Illustrious and Courageux, having each lost their main and mizen masts, that it became impossible for any thing further to be effected.
I have however good reason to hope, from the enemy's steering to the Westward, after having passed our fleet, that, whatever might have been their design, their intentions are for the present frustrated.
The French fleet were loaded with troops; the Ca-Ira having thirteen hundred men on board, and the Censeur one thousand, of whom, by their obstinate defence, they lost in killed and wounded between three and four hundred men.
The efforts of our squadron to second my wishes for an immediate and effectual attack upon the enemy, were so spirited and unanimous, that I feel peculiar satisfaction in offering their Lordships the cordial commendation of all ranks collectively. It is difficult to specify particular desert, where emulation was common to all, and zeal for his Majesty's service the general description of the fleet.
It is, however, an act of justice to express the sense I entertain of the services of Captain Holloway, of the Britannia: during a long friendship with that officer I have had repeated proofs of his personal and professional talents; and on this recent demand for experience and information, his zeal afforded me the most beneficial and satisfactory assistance.
Herewith I transmit a list of the killed and wounded on board the different ships of the squadron, and have to lament the loss of Captain Littlejohn, of the Berwick, who I understand from some of the men that were retaken in the Ca-Ira, was unfortunately killed in the morning of the ship's being captured; by which misfortune his majesty has lost a most valuable and experienced officer, and I have only to add, that he has left a widow and four small children. I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant, W. HOTHAM.
P. S. Inclosed are lists of the ships that composed the two squadrons on the 14th inst.
I am now on the way with the prizes to St. Florenzo, but doubt much whether it will be possible to get them in, as they are dismasted, greatly shattered, and very leaky, particularly the Ca-Ira. Return of the officers and men killed and wounded on board the different ships of the Squadron under Vice-Admiral Hotham's Command; in an action with the French fleet off Genoa, the 14th of March, 1795.
 Britannia, Capt. Holloway, 1 seaman killed, 18 ditto wounded.  Princess Royal, Capt. Purvis. 3 seamen killed, 7 ditto wounded, 1 marine or soldier wounded.  St. George, Capt. Foley. Third Lieutenant Rt. Honeyman wounded, 4 seamen killed, 12 ditto wounded.  Windlor Castle, Captain Gore. First lieutenant Thomas Hawker wounded, 4 seamen killed, 28 ditto wounded, 1 marine or soldier killed, 2 ditto wounded.  Captain, Captain Reeve. Mr. William, master, and first lieutenant Wilson Rathbone wounded, 3 seamen killed, 17 ditto wounded.  Fortitude, Captain Young. 1 seaman killed, 4 ditto wounded.  Illustrious, Captain Frederick. Mr. Samuel Moore midshipman wounded, 15 seamen killed, 63 ditto wounded, 5 marines or soldiers killed, 2 ditto wounded.  Egmont, Captain Sutton. 7 seamen killed, 21 ditto wounded.  Terrible, Captain Campbell. 6 seamen killed.  Courageux, Captain Montgomery. Mr. William Coleman midshipman killed, Mr. John Mackinzie master wounded, 8 seamen killed, 21 ditto wounded, 5 marines or soldiers killed, 11 ditto wounded.  Bedford, Captain Gould. First lieutenant Miles wounded, 6 seamen killed, 14 ditto wounded, 1 marine or soldier killed, 3 wounded.  Agamemnon, Captain Nelson. Mr. John Wilson master, and 12 seamen wounded.  Diadem, Capt. Tyler. 3 seamen killed, 7 ditto wounded.  Inconstant, Captain Freemantle. 3 seamen killed, 14 ditto wounded.  Tancrèdi, Le Chevalier Carraccioli. 1 seaman killed, 5 ditto wounded.  Total 73 killed, 280 wounded.  W. HOTHAM. 
DUBLIN, April 3.
The inuendo to Lord Camden do not cease, and public indignation seems deeper and more decided. The Fellows and Scholars of Trinity College went up to the Castle, according to custom, upon the arrival of a Lord Lieutenant, with an address: when they had arrived in the yard of the Castle, the Scholars gave three groans and immediately went away, leaving the Fellows to present the address by themselves.
WARSAW, March 4.
Two Nobles, detected in publishing pamphlets, have lately been arrested. The King, it is said, will proceed from Grodno to Revel: It is generally understood to be his Majesty's particular desire to end his days in Italy.
Several of the Foreign Ministers, as well as the Swedish Charges des Affaires, have received intimations to continue their residence in this city. The Empress granted pensions to the ladies of several of our Nobles who have suffered by the late revolution.
A strict order has also been issued upon her authority, commanding the inhabitants to observe a peaceable and moderate deportment, as their conduct will be the object of the strictest scrutiny. The Polish officers that are obliged to leave Warsaw meet with a welcome reception in Turkey. Ten thousand Poles taken into the Russian service are marched into the interior of that country. The Russians having a superfluity of stores, &c. in their magazines, have sold to the Prussians to the amount of 100,000 rix dollars.
MENTZ, March 16.
Extract of a private Letter. General Count Clairfayt has received positive orders to exert his utmost effort to throw provision and ammunition into Luxembourg, and his army is already on its march thither with a large train of carts and waggons, laden with ammunition and provisions. The General is fully sensible of the great difficulties attending this enterprize, but his distinguished military talents, and great experience, allow us to hope that he will be able to surmount them, and that the expedition will be crowned with success.
Although the city of Luxembourg is not large, yet the lines of circumvallation, on account of the advanced works stretching every where, to half a leagues distance from the town, are of an immense extent. This distance of the body of the place, together with the difficulty of approaching it, arising from the works being cut in a solid rock of stupendous height and bigness on which neither mines or the best directed artillery can have any effect, render it impossible to reduce Luxembourg by any other means than a long and vigorous blockade. Several Newspapers have long since announced that the Republicans had begun to bombard that fortress, but you may be sure that on the 4th inst. not a bomb had yet been thrown, or a cannon shot fired against it.
The Austrian Army is perfectly recovered from the fatigues of the last campaign. The removal of some suspicious Officers has restored the former harmony and mutual confidence in the army; and the impression which the success of the Republicans at the end of last campaign had made on the minds of the private men, is completely worn away. Mr. Froissard is succeeded in the important post of Adjutant-General by Mr. Grimm, an officer universally respected and beloved. The whole army ardently desires the return of Major-General Mack, but it is much to be feared, that the influence of his enemies will prevent his being again employed.
The secret negotiations with the National Convention of France, which the Emperor had set on foot, are broken off, that Prince having soon been convinced of the absolute impossibility of treating with the actual government of that country.—Those of the King of Prussia are continued at Basle, and a Prussian agent, farther tainted with Jacobinism, is still at Paris.
LONDON, April 4.
IT appears to us, after a perusal of several German papers and letters, that the French are unwilling to contend with the Prussians for the barren district of Westphalia, and are withdrawing to the rivers and fortresses of Holland, the defence of which is too important to them to be undertaken otherwise than in the most advantageous positions.
The return of the Dutch commissioners from England, without an acknowledgment of their powers, is mentioned with much resentment in the Amsterdam prints.
Another conspiracy is said to have been discovered at Naples, in which the Duke de Medici, a person of the first consequence, and governor of the city, is said to be involved. Whether this is any thing more than the trick of some prevailing party, endeavoring to suppress their opponents, is to be learned from future communications.
April 6.
We stopped the press on Saturday last, to state the arrival at noon of messrs. East and Major, two of his majesty's messengers, arrived in town with dispatches from the Continent. The first came from Vienna; the last from Hanover & Bremen; at the latter of which places, the British head-quarters were. The Prussian head-quarters were at Oldenburgh, into which 4000 troops of that nation marched on the 28th ult. the advanced guard of an army of seventy thousand.
The British infantry were to embark at Bremen on the 29th and 30th ult.
Some letters from Dublin give an account of a very serious riot in that city. The mob attacked the carriage of Lord Fitzgibbon, and threw a stone into it of seven pounds weight, which struck his Lordship on the head. They likewise attacked the house of young Beresford, into which it is said they broke, and in a few minutes demolished the furniture. Here one person was shot and two wounded. The mob was dispersed by the military.
We give in our paper of this day an extract of the proceedings of the National Convention, from the 24th of last month to the 28th inclusive. They are chiefly taken from the Republican Francois, a paper in higher estimation in Paris than the Moniteur. It will be seen from the sittings of the convention, that on the 29th, Collot, Barrere, and Billaud Varennes, so far from being adjudged, were on the contrary to undergo a long trial, the charges against them being to be discussed according to the division made by the commission of 21, which had arranged them under many heads. They defended themselves with as much address as energy, as will be seen by Barrere's speech, in which he sometimes throws the odium on the people at large, sometimes on the National Convention, and even on the sections of Paris.
The issue of that trial is likely to cause a movement in Paris, as appears from a state of that city, given in the last but one of our French Journals.—Some sections had declared themselves to be in a state of insurrection—the 28th of March, a great number of women had joined some seditious persons in the Faubourgs, and threatened the Convention with dissolution. In some places they had torn out the tri-coloured cockade, and exclaimed, "Down with the Convention." It was with difficulty the armed force could keep them within bounds; and martial law was to be proclaimed in Paris. The arrival of subsistences had failed, and the distribution of bread, fixed at one pound per day, had been reduced to half a pound; in short things wore a very melancholy aspect on the 29th.
In admitting that order may have been restored in Paris by the present government, it seems doubtful whether the four accused deputies will be condemned or acquitted. Their supporters are numerous and zealous; and Lecointre, their principal accuser, having in a cross discussion attacked Louvet and the Girondists, both parties of the Convention treated him as a fool, a hypocrite and a scoundrel, and a member moved, that seals should be put on his papers, as a forger of false deeds.
We understand by some private reports, that Barrere had got rid of his accusation, by abandoning his two companions, avowing many of their private enormities, and declaring to the Convention, that on the days of the 31st of May and 1st and 2d of June, there had been a project to murder 300 members of the Convention, a project of which he had prevented the execution, in sacrificing only twenty-two members, who had been guillotined with Brissot; and that Isnard, hummoned by him to confess what he knew about that purpose, was obliged to speak in favor of Barrere on that head; so that it was thought Barrere might escape, whilst the others would suffer.
Stofflet, it will be seen, is still at the head of an army of Royalists in Anjou. We have received the account of his interview with Charette, for the purpose of consulting on the proposed amnesty of the regicides. We have received too the narrative of the entry of Charette and his companions into Nantz. Stofflet has issued a proclamation, which is said to be a very rigorous one. We hope to be soon able to communicate it to our readers.
The trial of Fouquier Tinville, before the new Revolutionary Tribunal, commenced on the 27th March.
The Churches have been opened in Paris, and in a great number of the Departments, for the Departments, for the exercise of public worship. The anti-constitutional priests were contemned as much as they deserved, and the Masses celebrated by the infernated priests, i. e. those who had not taken the oaths to the constitution of 1791, were attended by crowds of people of every description.
The French papers lately received, have proved beyond a dispute the submission of the royalists in La Vendee to the laws of the republic, without any stipulation in favor of royalty. Some of the Chouans have already submitted; and there can be little doubt but that the meeting of the 30th March, which their leaders had agreed to attend, will reunite them to the republic also. It is a curious fact, however, that since the royalists made their peace, money has been actually paid by our ministers

for the purpose of supporting them; — 100,000 stand of arms are said to have been lately landed from some of our frigates, which of course have been given up to the republicans.
It is well worthy of remark, that for a considerable time past, the debates in the Convention and the reports of the committees, have manifested an earnest desire of peace, and frankly confessed peace to be the wish of the people.
The Empress it is said, has condescended to accept from this country a subsidy of two millions for the force which she has stipulated to bring against France. We have not heard whether the men or the guineas are to be the first forthcoming! The king of Prussia seems very much to regret that any of our force each should go past himself; he now offers, if this country will pay him a subsidy, to undertake to drive the French out of Holland!!
April 8. Last night Mr. Ailsworth, the messenger, arrived from Berlin, with dispatches for government: he came thro' the British head-quarters, and brought some letters from
THE ARMY. "Klix-Berlin, 25th March." "We are here in a state of great suspense, not knowing whether we are destined for England, or to remain on the Continent for another campaign. Our situation is horrid to the last degree. A field officer and pigs are frequently lodged in the same apartment. Nothing can exceed the wretchedness we have experienced. Port wine is the only thing that can keep us alive, and it is with great difficulty we can procure it. Our men die very fast, and the forage is so scarce that our horses are wretched objects."
Bremen, April 1. Almost all our Infantry Regiments have already marched through this place in their way to the cantonments by the Weiser's side, from whence they are to be conveyed to the transports in byland-ers. The day for the general embarkation is not yet finally decided on, but it is supposed that about the 11th inst. it will take place.
I join the landing return of the army; viz. the Guards and Artillery go up the river Thames; the 12th, 27th, 28th, 40th, 54th, 57th, 59th, 70th, 84th and 84th Regiments are to land at Portsmouth; the 3d, 14th, 19th, 33d, 38th, 42d, 53d, 63d, 71th, 83th, go to Havre or Yarmouth; the 8th, 37th, 44th, 55th, 15th, 89th Regiments land at Newcastle; the Infantry Foreign Corps to be embarked at Stadt.
An almost general change has taken place in the departments of the army — Lieutenant Taylor, late Under Secretary to his Royal Highness, remains with us as Secretary to the British commanding General, Lieut. Colonel Beckwith is to be our acting Quarter-master-general. Colonel Don, our Adjutant General, aided by Captain Harcourt grandson to the French Duke of that name, now in England, and honored with the kind attention of their Majesties.
The York Hussars, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Irwine, embark as infantry.
General David Dundas, who is here for the moment has established his Head-Quarters at Diepholt, whither we shall move, as soon as the embarkation shall have taken place.
We are all at Bremen, though at first, some objections were made to our coming into town: while the magistrates were debating on the propriety of admitting the British troops, the brigade of guards marched in sans ceremony — in some houses a private soldier has two or three elegant furnished rooms to range through, and he is sure to sit down to a very good breakfast, dinner, and supper, every day, gratis.
It seems by no means the intention of the French to confine themselves to a defensive war. The army of the North is already on its march to penetrate into Hanover. General Moreau will have the command of the expedition against that country. The army of the Sambre and Meuse is approaching the Lippe. The plan of operations appears to be, to blockade Wefer and attack the allies, who are very strong in that part.
Another letter from Brussels says, it appears that the campaign will be opened by the siege of Wesel. A great quantity of heavy artillery and ammunition has been sent to the Lower Rhine.
The inexhaustible magazines of Holland will furnish every thing necessary for the siege.
April 10. By further particulars of the engagement of the 14th of March, it appears the Couragoux bore so much the brunt of the action as to be nearly disabled, her remaining masts being very badly wounded. Capt. Montgomery, and his first lieut. Mr. Thomas Lavie, had only
been appointed to her on the eve of the fleet sailing from Corsica, when they quitted the same station in the Inconstant, to whose lot it fell to take in tow her late gallant commander. The two ships sailed into Leghorn together, with the united cheers of both crews.
LONDON, March 30. A treaty of Alliance with the Empress of Russia has been just signed by our Court; and has been dispatched to Petersburg by Mr. Eaton, the British Secretary of Legation there, who has taken his passage on board a cutter belonging to Admiral Harvey's squadron in the Downs which is to land him on the Continent. Mr. Eaton arrived in London ten days since; and is supposed to have brought with him the outlines of this Treaty for the final ratification of his Britannic Majesty. It is said that it goes to engage the Empress of Russia to furnish 40,000 men, and 12 sail of the line, to act against France.
By the following Letters our readers will see, that a part of the British Army was embarked at Embden for England on the 25th ult. The French being now in possession of Delfzyl, which enables them, in a great measure, to block up the mouth of the Ems, and has caused great alarm at Embden, it is now understood that the corps, under the command of Lord Cathcart will be embarked at Bremen, in Lower Saxony, seated on the river Weser:
April 2. The two Messengers have brought dispatches from the British army, which they left on Friday last. No event of any importance has occurred, if we except the departure of the body of Austrian troops, the General of whom refused to obey the orders of the British General, notwithstanding that his troops had been in pay of Great Britain for upwards of 3 months.
The issue of pay and subsistence to the Austrians was, in consequence of this refusal, stopped; and the Austrian General and his troops have left the British army, and are on their return to the Empress's dominions. Our good and faithful Allies, though extremely willing to receive our money, have uniformly objected to putting themselves under our direction. Perhaps they think that men who grant Loans and Subsidies with such facility, are not the most proper persons to point out the purposes to which such Loans and Subsidies shall be applied.
"Embden, March 25" "I have the pleasure to inform you, that this day the British troops were embarked. At day light in the morning the Commanding officer of the Dædalus frigate, who had received orders previously from Capt. Popham, the resident Naval Officer at Embden, displayed a signal for twelve sail of Custom house and Excise cutters to proceed up the river Ems, to cover the embarkation of the troops, which was effected without the least molestation from the enemy. They came down the river in Prussian boats, and other vessels, a little below Embden, when they were safely re-embarked on board our transports. The other twelve sail of our Revenue armed Cutters had proceeded to Bremen, where the remainder of the British army were to be immediately embarked. The Amphion Frigate is stationed higher up the river."
The following letter was yesterday pasted up at Lloyd's Coffee-House, as having been received at Yarmouth.
"Yarmouth, April 1." "By a letter from a cutter, arrived in the Ems, dated March 26, we are informed that the French had 50,000 men, and 200 pieces of cannon, within four miles of Embden. The Allied Army is about 20,000, but the Prussians are reported to be coming to their in great force. The French have drawn all their army from Amsterdam to Embden."
The Dutch Government have sent a deputy of the name of Starckenburgh to Paris, to claim the protection of the National Convention for the Dutch possessions in the West Indies.
Several letters from Hamburg by the last mail state, that Admiral Kingsbergen, and some other friends of the Orange Party in Holland, have been guillotined. Sir Peter Burrell has given directions to prepare Westminster Hall for the reception of the Lords and Commons, as judgment will be given on Warren Hastings, Esq. soon after the Easter Holidays.
Translated for the DIARY. Proposals from the Royalists of Brittany to the Representatives of the French people.
The royalists of Brittany, Normandy, Maine, Anjou, and other Provinces of France, imagining that a popular government is liable to many dangerous commotions which often disturb the general repose; are convinced that a monarchical government is the best adapted to the constitutions and temper of the French People.
They therefore request that an entire and reciprocal pardon may take place amongst Frenchmen, an unlimited freedom of commerce, personal security, respect to property, exercise of criminal and civil laws, and a cessation of all arbitrary proceedings.
The most effectual protection to the cultivators of the soil, the inhabitants of the country, the first and principal support of the state.
That the inward and outward trade may be protected, so as to return again to its former prosperity, for it is the only spring of riches and the surest means of establishing our finances.
That the mechanic and the industrious of all classes, may enjoy perfect liberty.
That the soldiers, who by courage and talents have deserved merit and honor, may receive them, for the warlike valor of Frenchmen should never be forsaken.
The Royalists of Brittany, Normandy, Maine, Anjou and other provinces, cannot more evidently show their affection to the Royalists of La Vendee, than by subscribing and assenting to all that will be agreed on by the general Charette, for the establishment of peace and friendship between Frenchmen.
They are sensible that the general tranquility can no other way be restored than by a fulfilment of these articles, which by gradual steps, will destroy anarchy and civil war.
The French People re-called to their natural affections, will become gentle, kind, and humane, and by repairing their faults and an incessant industry, they will attonish the world.
No more will they take up arms but to defend the limits which have been marked by their undaunted courage and which they will be so moderate as not to exceed.
By holding up the Olive Branch to all Europe, we will show that we are true Frenchmen, desirous of nothing besides the happiness of the people — always ready to confirm this principle and seal it with our blood.
(Signed) Le Baron Caumartin. Marechal de Camp, Major General of the Catholic Royal Army of Brittany.
PHILADELPHIA, May 30.
A Letter from London, to a Merchant in this City, received by the ship Severn, dated April 9th, says, "This day, Shares in the Bank of the United States were sold for £ 130; and Deferred Stock at 70 1-2."
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. ARRIVED.
Schooner Peggy, Virginia 3 Sloop Sally, Potomac Richmond 3 Schooner Black Jack, Fletcher, Virginia 3
ARRIVED at New York.
Ship Severn, Goodrich Bristol Joseph, Stone Liverpool
PORT OF BALTIMORE, May 26. ARRIVED.
Ship Alknomac, Derby, Liverpool Pomona, Buchanan, Halifax Cleopatra, Martin, Bremen London Packet, Smith, Bermuda Eliza, Robinson, London Brig Abigail, Woodward, Portland M. Schooner Laura, Aldricks, Port de Paix Ranger, Putnam, L'Anseveau Polly, Bell, Bermuda
Yesterday arrived here the ship Pomona, Capt. Boyd Buchanan, who was taken by a British cruiser on the 23d March, on her passage from Bordeaux to this port, and sent first to Bermuda, and from thence to Halifax, where she was tried on a supposition of having French property on board. Same day, the ship London Packet, Capt. Smith, in 10 days from Bermuda, into which place she was carried about three months ago — her cargo was condemned.
Also, the ship Eliza, Capt. Robinson, in ten weeks from London, consequently she could bring no intelligence of importance more than what has already been anticipated — The Eliza brought 26 passengers.
From a Boston Paper. MR. DEXTER.
Notwithstanding all the efforts of the democratic society, whose professed object is to influence elections, and who stick not at any means to accomplish their designs. Mr. Varnum was chosen by a majority of 11 votes only, and that this majority was obtained, not by the fairest means, must evidently appear from the following authentic statement:
The second middle district contains 34 towns and 34,931 inhabitants. In 19 of these towns, containing 20,313 inhabitants, Mr. Dexter was chosen by a majority of nearly 600 votes. The 15 towns in which Mr. Varnum had a majority of votes contained but 14,618 inhabitants. However singular and paradoxical, these facts clearly evince, that Mr. Dexter, and not Mr. Varnum, is the man of the people's choice. For although Mr. V. had a small majority of votes, they were obtained by very uncommon and extraordinary exertions. In proof that these extraordinary exertions were made by Mr. Varnum's friends, we need only recur to the proceedings of the town of Dracut, in which Mr. Varnum lives. In no former election has this town produced more than 88 votes; and it is remarkable that this was the exact number for Mr. V. who had all, at both the former, unsuccessful trials. At the last trial, this town furnished no less than 185 votes, an increase of nearly 100, and more than 1 in 7 of the whole number of the inhabitants in the town. It is a singular phenomenon, and requires explanation, that 97 voters should spring up in a day, in a small town.
Mr. D. was chosen by a handsome majority of the towns in the District, and by a still greater majority of the inhabitants, and it must afford him satisfaction to find, that he still has the esteem and confidence of so large a majority of his fellow-citizens; and even in the district too, where he has, in a most extraordinary manner, and to the no small disgrace of his country, been left out of the Federal Representation, to which he was such an honor and distinguished ornament.
TRUTH AND CANDOR.
We are sorry to inform the public, that yesterday afternoon, about 1 o'clock, a dreadful fracas arose between a party of the crew of the privateer brig Brutus, and a number of the workmen employed in the rope-walks in Southwark, in which one of the latter and two of the former lost their lives; two others were so badly fractured on the head, that it is feared they cannot survive. The Frenchman, and one of the rope-makers, died on the spot, the other expired whilst he was conveying home. Several of the privateer's people were armed with cutlasses.
During the disturbance, a party of the volunteer militia were ordered under arms, but the civil authority being found sufficient to prevent any further mischief, and apprehend the rioters, the orders were countermanded.
One of the unfortunate men came to this city a day or two ago from New-York. [Not a political dispute.]
A labourer was unfortunately drowned on Thursday last at Bickham's wharf, by accidentally slipping off the side of a boat.
At a Medical commencement which took place at the Old College in Fourth-street, on Saturday the 23d of May, the following gentlemen appeared as candidates, and received the honors of the University after an examination on their respective theses.
Mr. ASHTON ALEXANDER of Virginia, on the influence of one disease in the cure of others.
Mr. CHARLES EVERETT, of Virginia, on Menstruation.
Mr. JOHN WILLIS, of Virginia, on the Chemical Analysis of vegetable astringents with observations on the identity of the vegetable acids.
Mr. BENJAMIN SHULTZ, of Pennsylvania, on the Phytolacca or Poke-weed.
A gentleman arrived here in the Polly from St. Bartholomews informs us: that on the 15th of March last, an English frigate drove into St. Bartholomews a Swedish vessel by firing incessantly upon her and actually did some damage on board her. The Governor gave immediately orders to the fort to fire on the frigate, which received a few shot. The English Capt. dispatched a flag on shore to make an apology, saying that he believed the vessel French, under Swedish colours. The Gov. obliged him to pay 52 half joes to repair the vessel, ordered him never to make his appearance in the port, and informed him, that he should acquaint the Court of the transaction. [Aurora.]
WE, the subscribers, being the Committee appointed by the "Society for the Information and Assistance of persons Emigrating from Foreign Countries," for the inspection of vessels arriving at this port, report — that upon visiting the ship General Washington, from Dublin, and making the necessary enquiries relative to the objects of the Society, we very highly commend the conduct of the Captain to his passengers, about 56 in number — and it is with great pleasure, the committee, not only in the name of the Society, but at the particular request of the Emigrants themselves in this public manner, thank Captain Geddes for his polite behaviour and humane attention to their comforts during the voyage.
(Signed) Richard Lake, Arthur Blaney, Henry Andrew Heins, Edmund Hogan, Charles Kenny.
A late Paris paper relates the following remarkable instance of patriotism.
BACHAM was under trial. On the memorable 2d of September the jury were about giving their votes; the firing of cannon is heard; a crowd of madmen rush into the hall, and demand that the accused be delivered up to them, that they may execute him summarily. The judges repress the brigands. The jury inform they are ready to give in their declaration. They begin to vote. Already one white ballot has been given in favour of the accused; and three out of twelve would acquit him. Another juryman steps forward and having declared the fact proved, takes a white ball to vote on the criminality of the accused. Some of the jury tremble, and one says to him: "What are you doing, if a third should be of your way of thinking, you will not succeed in saving the accused, he would be torn to pieces, and with him the jury and judges would be massacred."
This remark, the dreadful noise and threats that were heard in all quarters, caused him to hesitate a moment: but he soon exclaimed: "I have but one conscience, and I know how to die. (he puts in his white ball) "If a third is found," he adds with emotion, "he is not afraid; I will go and declare to the people that it is I saved the accused."
NEW THEATRE.
MR. WHITLOCK'S Night.
On MONDAY EVENING, June 1, Will be presented, a COMEDY, never performed here, called
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.
[Written by SHAKESPEARE.] Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Whitlock. Fenton, Mr. Cleveland. Justice Shallow, Mr. Harwood. Master Slender, Mr. Moreton. Mr. Page, Mr. Green. Mr. Ford, Mr. Chalmer. Sir Hugh Evans, Mr. Bates. Doctor Caius, Mr. Marshall. Host, Mr. Wignell. Bardolph, Mr. Darley, jun. Nym, Mr. Warrell. Pistol, Mr. Salomons. Robin, Falsaff's Page, Miss Salomons. Simple, Mr. Blisset. Rugby, Mr. Warrell, jun. Mrs. Page, Mrs. Whitlock. Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Morris. Ann Page, Miss Wills. Mrs. Quickly, Mrs. Rowson. End of the Play, a DANCE, called
THE SPORTSMAN DECEIV'D.
By Mr. Francis, Mr. J. Warrell, Mrs. De Marque and Miss Milborne. To which will be added, an Entertainment of MUSIC, DIALOGUE, & SPECTACLE. Written by the late David Garrick, in honor of SHAKESPEARE.
called The JUBILEE.
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On Wednesday Evening, June 3, will be represented a celebrated Comedy, never performed here, called
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MR. HARWOOD'S Night will be on Friday.
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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.
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.
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It may be a tale of truth, for it is not un- natural, and it is a tale of real distress— Charlotte by the artifice of a teacher, re- commended to a school from humanity ra- ther than a conviction of her integrity, re- the regularity of her former conduct, is en- ticed from her governess, and accompanies a young officer to America—The marriage ceremony, if not forgotten, is postponed, and Charlotte dies a martyr to the in- constancy of her lover, and treachery of his friend.—The situations are artless and af- fecting—the descriptions natural and pa- thetic; we should feel for Charlotte if such a person ever existed, who for one error, scarcely, perhaps deserved so severe a pu- nishment. It is a fiction, poetic justice is not, we think, properly distributed.
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"The authors have preferred to affix to their title the epithet Impartial ; and the reason is, because they cannot charge them- selves with feeling the smallest bias to any party, but that of truth and liberty; and they flatter themselves, that their readers will find not only every circumstance fairly represented, but every censurable action, whosoever were the authors or actors, mark- ed in its proper colors. If it was necessary to make a declaration of their own princi- ples, they would say, they are neither Tory nor republican—They love liberty as Eng- lish whigs, and execrate every criminal act by which no noble cause is endangered and disgraced.
In the present ferment of the public mind, they cannot flatter themselves with the hopes of seeing this claim universally acknowledged. On the contrary, they are well assured that these pages will not be acceptable to the zealots of either party. But when time shall dissipate the clouds of political decep- tion, they with some confidence expect that verdict from public opinion, which candor and moderation seldom fail to receive.
Extract from the Critical Review, JANUARY, 1794—page 12.
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Nov. 29
BOTTLED PORTER,
For EXPORTATION.
ORDERS immediately executed—and war- ranted 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 immedia- te use.
May 11. 3awtf
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. codtf
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. d6t-codtf
Patent NAIL Manufactory
No. 120, South Front Street, Philadelphia.
THOMAS PERKINS & Co.
HAVING by the use of Machines, for which they have a Patent from the United States, been enabled to make 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. and 10d. NAILS, equal to the best drawn ones, (and superior to them for many purpo- ses) and from 15 to 30 per cent cheaper for wholesale orders in that line, which shall be ex- ecuted with fidelity by Thomas Perkins and Co.
N.B. A large assortment of the above kinds of Nails on hand at reduced prices—also Nails for Sugar Hogheads. March 31. stf
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. codtf
Notice is hereby given that an attachment was issued out of the inferior court of Common Pleas in and for the coun- ty of Cumberland, in the state of New Jer- sey, returnable on the twenty-fifth day of February last, against the goods and chattels, rights and credits, lands and tenements of George Hutz (not being a resident at that time within the state of New Jersey) at the suit of Jonathan Ballinger, indorse of Job Butcher, which was levied by the sheriff of the county of Cumberland "on a certain sloop or shallop called the Fly of Philadel- phia" with its appurtenances, as by the re- turn of the said sheriff will more particu- larly appear—and notice is also hereby fur- ther given, agreeably to the direction of an act of the Legislature of the state of New Jersey in such case made and provided, that unless the said George Hutz shall appear and give special bail to answer the suit to as- forementioned instituted against him by the said Jo- nathan Ballinger, within such time as is pre- scribed by law, "that then and in that case judgment shall be entered" against the said George Hutz "by default, and that the said sloop or shallop so as aforesaid seized on the said attachment" will be sold for the satisfac- tion of all "creditors who shall appear to be justly entitled to any demand thereon, and shall apply for that purpose."
Dated at Salem, in the county of Salem, in the said state, the thirty first day of March A. D. 1795.
LESLIE, Clerk. Lucius Horatio Stockton, } Attorney for the Plf. } April 1. Law stf
George Hunter,
Chemist,
At his Laboratory, No 114, south Second street.
INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has begun the DRUG bus- iness again on an extensive plan.
He has for sale a general assortment of
FRESH DRUGS,
CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS, and PA- TENT MEDICINES.
Likewise, painters' colours, dry and ground in oil, paint brushes, window and coach glass, dye stuffs, linseed oil, oil of turpentine, copal oil varnish and japan, warranted good.
Alum, copperas, madder, ground redwood by the hundred or smaller quantity. As he imports the stuffs from the best markets, 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. Leiper's new buildings— And another LOT on the north side of High street, near the above, 88 feet front, and 200 feet deep. Both lots have the privilege of a 30 feet alley in their rear. Dec. 13. stf
Philadelphia, March 19, 1795.
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RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that at his Store they may be supplied with most of the modern European and other pub- lications of merit, on Politics, Divinity, Law, the Belles Lettres, &c. &c.—Also a great variety of ELEGANT PRINTS and Paint- ings; and every article in the Stationary bus- iness; which he continues, as usual, to dis- pose of at the lowest prices.
Gentlemen's Libraries furnished or purchas- ed; and the utmost value, in exchange or cash, given for any quantity of second hand Books.
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PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the
Commissioner of the Revenue,
For Building a
LIGHT HOUSE,
On Seguin Island, near the mouth of Kenne- beck river, on the coast of the District of Maine; of the following Materials, Dim- ensions and Description.
THE form is to be an Octagon. The foun- dation is to be of stone, to be sunk so 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 knob 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 expences of materials, workmanship and labor.
The octagonal pyramid is to be well fram- ed, and of stout heart fine 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 fifteen stout iron truss 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 covered 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, bedded therein, planked over with oak plank extending one foot beyond the sides of the pyramid, thereby forming an eave, which is to be finished by 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 flanchions of which are to be well secured to the upright timbers of the pyramid, or to the tier of joists, or both. These flanchions 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 pois to be occupied by the latches, 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 to ascend 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