Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-02-20 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 43 of Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1795.
[Whole No. 765.]
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TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Dobson, No. 41, South Second Street, John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut Street, and the Editor hereof.  REPORT OF THE Secretary of the Treasury Read in the House of Representatives of the United States, January 19, 1795. Containing a PLAN for the further support of Public Credit.  Department of War. JANUARY 26, 1795. INFORMATION is hereby given, to all the Military Invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are intitled for six months of their annual pension, from the fourth of September, 1794, and which will become due on the fifth day of March, 1795, will be paid on that day, by the Commissioners of Loans, within the States respectively, under the usual regulations. Applications, of Executors and Administrators, must be accompanied with legal evidence of their respective appointments, and of the time of the decease of the Invalids, whose pensions they may claim. By order of the President of the United States, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War. Jan. 27. 1aw8w.
For Hamburg, The fast-sailing ship INDUSTRY, William Bell, master LYING at Sim's wharf, will sail in a few days, having in her fourths of her cargo on board. For freight or passage apply to JOHN BROWN, at Walnut street wharf, or Thomas Newman, No. 118, South Second Street. Feb. 7. d
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 Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. June 9. d
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
Library Company of Philadelphia. A General Meeting of the Members of the Library Company of Philadelphia is requested, at their Hall, on the ninth day of March next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, to take into consideration the propriety of increasing the Annual Payments, and repealing so much of their Bye Laws, as authorizes the Directors to dispose of the real Estate of the Company. By order of the Directors. Benjamin R. Morgan, Sec'y, Feb. 14. codtM
Department of War. JANUARY 26, 1795. INFORMATION is hereby given, to all the Military Invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are intitled for six months of their annual pension, from the fourth of September, 1794, and which will become due on the fifth day of March, 1795, will be paid on that day, by the Commissioners of Loans, within the States respectively, under the usual regulations. Applications, of Executors and Administrators, must be accompanied with legal evidence of their respective appointments, and of the time of the decease of the Invalids, whose pensions they may claim. By order of the President of the United States, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War. Jan. 27. 19. 1aw8w.
For Sale or Charter, The SHIP MARGARET, Robert Robertson, MASTER. She is in complete repair, and of about 3200 barrels burthen. Jesse & Robert Waln. Dec. 29. d
FRESH Bohea Tea, AND GIN in Pipes, Now Landing from on board the ship Peggy, John Elliott master, Also Imported by the late Arrivals, Russia Hemp, first quality Ditto Sail Duck Ditto Ravens Duck Brown Russia Sheeting Ticklenburgs Oznaburgs Brown Flanders Sheetings Hollands and Brown Rolls Cotton Stripes and Checks Flanders Bedticks Holland Sail Duck Seine Twine Dutch Great Coats Gin in cases Madder Window Glass, 8 by 10 Jewits Bark Opium Assafetida German Steel Mill and Cross-cut Saws Hoes and Cutting Knives Sythes and Skates Coffee Mills Black Lead Crucibles Anchors from 3 cwt. to 15 cwt. And a General Assortment of 5-4 & 6-4 Boultng Cloth, FOR SALE BY Pragers & Co. Nov. 11. d
CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY. THURSDAY next being Thanksgiving Day, there will be no Assembly that evening. SUNDAY, the 22d, being the Birth Day of the President of the United States, there will be a BALL on the evening of the 23d. No tickets will be sold for that night; and the Subscribers are requested to apply to the Managers for Tickets for Strangers, previous to the night of the Ball.
Treasury Department Revenue Office, Feb. 10, 1795. Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, until the expiration of the 30th day of April next, for Ten Thousand Gallons of the best winter pressed Spermaceti OIL, in strong and well bound casks, not exceeding in capacity forty two gallons, to be ready for delivery, on or before the first day of June next. It is required that the Oil be of a quality fit for use in the coldest weather, and in the Northern Light-Houses. Persons disposed to furnish the above mentioned quantity, or any part thereof not less than 5000 gallons, will be pleased to transmit their proposals to this office (at Philadelphia) by post, or to deposit them at the office of either of the following Superintendents of Light-Houses, who will transmit them hither, viz. Joseph Whipple, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Benjamin Lincoln, at Boston. William Ellery, at Newport in Rhode Island. Jedediah Huntington, at New London, Connecticut. Thomas Randall, at New York. William Allison, at Philadelphia. Immediately after the last day of April, the proposals which may have been received, will be decided upon, and notice will be given of the accepted offer. Security will be required for the punctual delivery of the Oil in quantity and quality as above described. The money will be paid on a delivery after inspection. Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue. Feb. 12. 2aw3w
George Green, Informs his Friends and Customers in particular, and the Public in general, that he has a New four horse Stage, for Journeys, and a number of genteel and close Carriages with good horses and careful drivers to let on as moderate terms as any other person in the city. Enquire at his Livery Stables in Pine Street, No. 123. Said Green solicits a continuance of that share of the Public Patronage, which he has hitherto so amply experienced, and which shall be his study to merit by his close attention to business. Jan. 15. 2awtf
James Hardie. N. B. It is requested that such persons as are entrusted with subscription papers, will be so obliging as to return them by the first of March, in order that their names may be inserted as patrons of the work. Jan. 24. 2awtf
To be Sold, A VALUABLE Tract of Land, BEING that part of the city of New Brunswick that lies in the county of Somerset and state of New Jersey. It contains upwards of 600 acres of very valuable land and is bounded on the south by the public road that leads from New York to Philadelphia for near two miles, on the east by the river Raritan for near a mile, and lays in a triangular form. Building Lots on several streets in this part of the town sell from five to ten dollars and two thirds a foot front, and the extension of Albany Street, which the situation admits of for at least half a mile, will open a new source for very pleasant & commodious situations for dwelling houses. A considerable space along the river is well calculated for building flour-houses and wharves, and affords a seat for a Grist Mill on the bank of the river, which may be supplied with water from the Mile-Run by a subterraneous passage already dug, where vessels of 300 barrels burthen may conveniently load and unload. There are now on the premises a good Farm House and two large barns, a commodious new Dwelling House two stories high, 42 by 34 feet square, intended and well calculated for a store, with very good cellars under the whole, and a kitchen 20 by 20 feet square, a new wharf of 80 feet front, and a well built store house of 40 by 26 feet square and three stories high, and a quarry of building stone on the premises. New Brunswick, one of the most flourishing places in New Jersey, lying at the head of the navigation of the river Raritan, is the magazine for the reception of the produce of a very extensive and fertile country, and is well situated for vending every kind of imported merchandise for supplying the country. The easy transportation of every kind of produce and manufacture from thence to New York by water, its situation on the post road through the states, and its vicinity to Perth Amboy, one of the best seaports in the states, render it an object worthy the attention of persons who have the means and know how to improve a situation so well calculated for commerce or manufacture. The premises will be shown by John Parker or James Cole, at New Brunswick, and the terms and conditions of sale, made known by James Parker, Of Perth Amboy. Jan. 19. 1awtf
In the press and speedily will be published, BY THOMAS DOBSON, No. 41, South Second Street, WOLSTONCRAFT'S Historical & Moral View OF THE French Revolution, And the effect it has produced in Europe. N. Y. A few Copies of the London Edition, for sale at two dollars and a quarter. Feb. 3. 2aw3w
A Morjel for the Gnarers of the Bone! This Day was published, AND FOR SALE AT T. BRADFORD'S Book-Store, No. 8. South Front Street. [Price 37 cents] Observations on the Emigration of Dr. Priestley, And on the several Addresses delivered to him, on his arrival at New York, with additions, containing many curious and interesting facts on the subject, not known here when the first edition was published: Together with a comprehensive story of a FARMER'S BULL. Third Edition. At the same place may be had the following Late Publications, viz. 1. A Bone to gnaw for the Democrats; or Observations on a late pamphlet, entitled "The Political Progress of Great Britain." 2. The Young Quaker, a comedy, by O'Keefe. 3. Haunted Tower, by Mr. Cobb. 4. Sicilian Romance, an opera, by Henry Siddons. 5. The Hapless Orphan; or Innocent victim of Revenge; a novel founded on incidents in real life. In a series of letters from Caroline Francis, to Maria B—— by an American Lady, 2 vols. A general Assortment of Books in the different departments of literature. T. Bradford has also for sale, the Best Superfine English CARDS, and best coloured Wafers, wholesale or retail; and as usual, an assortment of STATIONARY and Blank Books, which he will sell on the lowest terms. Feb. 7. 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 Favour. As a 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. 2awtf
This day is Published, (Price a quarter of a Dollar) Slaves in Algiers: OR A Struggle for Freedom: A PLAY. Interpersed with Songs, in three acts. Inscribed to the Citizens of the United States of North America. By Mrs. Rowson. As performed at the New Theatres in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Extract from the Preface. "My chief aim has been, to offer to the public a Dramatic Entertainment, which, while it might excite a smile, or call forth the tear of sensibility, might contain no one sentiment, in the least prejudicial, to the moral or political principles of the government under which I live. On the contrary, it has been my endeavour, to place the social virtues in the fairest point of view, and hold up to merited contempt and ridicule, their opposite vices. If, in this attempt, I have been the least successful, I shall reap the reward to which I aspire, in the smiles and approbation of a liberal public. Sold by M. Carey, No. 128, and Rice & Co. No. 50, High Street; S. Campbell, No. 54, South Second Street, and Wrigley & Beaman, No. 149, Chestnut Street. Jan. 5. 2awtf
TUITION of the French Tongue, Mathematicks and Drawing. J. C. Roussan informs the public, that he has opened his EVENING SCHOOL, at his house, No. 15, Brant Street, between North Third and Fourth Streets, and between Race and New Streets. He continues to wait on Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to be taught at their own houses, and intends to open a MORNING SCHOOL for young Ladies as soon as he shall have got Twelve Subscribers. Feb. 2. 2awtf
A FEW COPIES Of the celebrated Performance under the signature of M A N L I U S, My boy had of John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut Street. PRICE—25 CENTS.
Inland Navigation. In the Press and speedily will be published by Zachariah Poulson jun. No. 80, Chestnut Street, A N HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE Rise, progress, and present state OF THE Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania. With an Appendix, containing Abstracts of the Acts of the Legislature since the year 1790, and their Grants of Money for improving ROADS and NAVIGABLE WATERS throughout the state — to which is annexed, "An Explanatory Map." Published by Direction of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna, and the Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation Companies. "Here smooth CANALS, across the extended plain Stretch their long arms to join the distant main. The sons of toil, with many a weary stroke Seon the hard bottom of the solid rock; Resistless through the stiff opposing clay, With steady patience, work their gradual way; Compel the Genius of the unwilling flood Through the brown borders of the aged wood; Cross the lone waste the silver urn they pour; And cheer the barren heath, or sullen moor "The traveller, with pleasing wonder sees The white sail gleaming through the dusky trees; And views the altered landscape with surprise And doubts the magic scenes that round him rise. Now like a flock of swans, above his head, Their woven wings the flying vessels spread Now meeting streams, in artful maze, glide While each, unmingled, pours a separate tide; Now, through the hidden veins of earth they flow And visit sulphurous mines and caves below. The ductile streams obey the guiding hand, And social Plenty crowns the HAPPY LAND!" Jan. 19. 2awtf
AT THE Card & Nail Factory, No. 59, north Front Street, Webster, Adgate & White, Have constantly for sale, Cotton, Wool, Tow, and Machine Cards, Of all Kinds, Cat Nails of all sizes, Floor Brads, Springs and Tacks, Fullers Shears, Gun Flints and Wool Hats. A quantity of kiln dried Indian Meal in barrels. A new Edition of Adgate's Philadelphia Harmony, containing both the first and second parts, being the most approved system of Rules and the best collection of Tunes now in use. Also for Sale, A COMPLETE SET OF Machinery for making Cards On an Improved Construction. Oct. 2. 1awtf
A pleasant Country Seat, MAY be hired for one or more years and possession given immediately, consisting of A neat three story brick house with a barn, a well of water, and an excellent bearing Orchard, containing 150 trees — It is situated 4 miles from the city between the Wissahickon road and the Schuylkill, at the distance of an agreeable walk from that river, where a pleasure boat may be conveniently kept. The quantity of Land may be confined to 8 or extended to any number of acres not exceeding 40. Apply to Jonathan Williams jun. at Mount Pleasant, adjoining the Premises. Jan. 13. 2awtf
150,000 weight of Green Coffee, In 87 hds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf. 1st 2d & 4th Prime Bourdeaux Brandy, 20 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira WINES, in hds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga do. in quarter casks, Anrigua and other RUM in hds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, Hylon TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland GIN, in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in hds. PEPPER, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. Dec. 4. d
James Parker, Of Perth Amboy. Jan. 19. 1awtf
A FEW COPIES Of the celebrated Performance under the signature of M A N L I U S, My boy had of John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut Street. PRICE—25 CENTS.

For the Gazette of the United States.
Mr. FENNO,
I AM one of those citizens who rejoiced at the appointment and situated in the celebration of the day of thanksgiving and prayer, in which the United States were yesterday engaged. The solemn and reasonable service which our countrymen paid to the Most High, produces the most pleasing reflections in every devout, lover of his Country. I will not pretend to draw an invidious contrast, between the dignified simplicity and rational devotion of American Christians in their religious services, and the Bacchanalian orgies, or unmeaning superstition of some other countries on their Holy-Days; but I will congratulate my fellow-citizens upon the enlightened and edifying respect to the providence of God over their national concerns, which they have displayed on the occasion of this solemnity.
Having attended at the Presbyterian Church in Pine-street, where the Rev. Dr. Smith, of Princeton, officiated for his brother the Pastor of that Church, I was extremely pleased with many striking sentiments in his discourse and with his elegant address. The following Eulogy on the President of the United States, made such an impression upon my mind, that I requested a copy of it from the author, and transmit it to you for publication, as expressing the sentiments of millions of his fellow-citizens.
A. B.
"AMONG the favourable circumstances accompanying the establishment of the federal system, I cannot omit to mention the preservation of the life of the worthiest of our Citizens, and his acceptance of the chief magistracy, to whom America had before owed so many obligations, and who has, in so uncommon a degree, united in his favour the public sentiment and suffrage. His acknowledged talents, his disinterested patriotism, and his eminent services to his country, gave weight to his opinion in the public councils, contributed, in no small degree, to the adoption of the Constitution, and have greatly promoted the stability, the tranquillity, and the energy of its operation.
The good offices of God, in his providence over nations often appears in the characters which he prepares for their safety and defence. David, he raised up for the glory, Cyrus, he anointed for the restoration of his ancient and chosen people. I confess, I recognize in this illustrious Citizen, the immediate hand of Heaven. Hardly can I imagine talents more fitted to our situation, both in war and in peace than those which distinguish and adorn his character. Do I depreciate by this merited eulogy, the talents of his fellow-citizens?—No—but where have we seen such a fortunate assemblage of caution and intrepidity, of patience and enterprise, of modesty and firmness, of cool and penetrating judgment and prompt decision, of love of the people, yet superiority to popular clamour, and finally, of that felicity which the Romans so much valued in a General—A Christian will call it the smiles of divine providence that seem to render auspicious all his undertakings?—Will envy dash back those honest praises in our face, by saying, that other citizens might have been found of equal talents? Be it so—But they have not been found. What then? Rome might have possessed other Senators besides Fabius, who could have vanquished Hannibal? Or besides Fabricius who could have distanced the bribes of Pyrrhus? Shall Fabius or Fabricius therefore be robbed of the glory, with which they have been crowned by the consent of ages? I esteem it one of our chief merits and I count it one of the noblest acts of patriotism in Washington, to forsake the summit of fame on which he was placed, to accept the dubious helm of government, and, for the good of his Country, to put to risk a fame which history assured to him, untarnished and immortal."
The following image of our worthy chief magistrate delivered in the same discourse, is sublime and expressive. "Do we not owe to the mercy of God" said the Preacher, "the prudence and firmness displayed in the most trying and embarrassing circumstances, by that great magistrate who presides at the head of our government. I see him like a rock in the midst of the Ocean receive unshaken, the fury of all its waves. Violence, intrigue, faction, dash themselves to pieces against him, and fall in empty murmurs at his feet."
This metaphor appears so immitably striking and so just in its application, that it is above all praise.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant,
A. B.
From the RICHMOND GAZETTE.
Mr. Davis,
Returning lately from Baltimore, my servant picked up a letter on the road; the address was not legible, being dirtied by the mud. I therefore opened it, and found the contents such as to both surprise and amuse me; so I determined to lay it before the public, through your useful paper, not very useful paper, not even concealing the names of the head and foot of the letter. Should it have the good effect of guarding my fellow-citizens against the enterprizes of a set of men—I must say miscreants—who, whilst they abuse the people, seem to be laying a plan for preying on them. Should this call up the attention of our legislature to prevent such men from coming amongst us, they will render an important service to their country.
I am your constant reader,
I. P.
JOHN MILLBANK, Esq.
Change Alley, London.
Baltimore, Jan. 8. 1795.
Dear Friend,
I HAVE now made the compleat tour of the United States, to fix upon a place for the settlement of our society, and I think Virginia incomparably the best for our purpose. Puny fools whose talents extend only to working with a plough or spade, should fix in the New-England states especially if they are bigots in religion, or straight laced in point of morals. Such as chuse to work at trades or manufactures, or who have got money to follow traffic, should fix for Pennsylvania. But we who have nothing to lose, and with to live well, with little labor and without money, Virginia is the country. The wise policy of that state becomes more and more inviting for us; a happy intolence pervades all ranks of people in consequence of the mildness of the laws, so that a superficial observer would suppose that horse-racing, drinking grog, gambling, and squabbling, were the great business of life; But I see under all this a deeper policy; other states encourage rich and independent men to settle amongst them, which has a tendency to encrease wealth, and consequently luxury. This wise state has refused by a law to allow strangers to buy lands amongst them, by which they may long preserve that poverty, which is so essential to democracy. On the other hand, every encouragement is held out to such as we, who live by our wits: All we have to do, is to take the oaths, buy land, and contract large debts as fast as we can. In the first place, we have no occasion at all to pay for nine or ten years. By cutting a dash and expecting great remittances from the West Indies or from Europe, no body will think of suing us for 2 or 3 years, and when they do, the humane system of laws, and the multiplied appeals which they allow, will give us at least seven years—may, I think by a judicious choice of lawyers, a suit may be carried on for ten years, before a final judgment: This obtained, a couple of years more will be gained by a very pretty invention, called a replevin bond. But still you will say, the evil day will come at last, and will ruin us by the costs accumulated in et cetera . How short sighted is this objection! The wise laws of this country secure us again, for lands are not answerable for debts: So let you and I, Tom Trick, and Jack Willey, lay our heads together, and we can defy them all. Come here set up your coach, pass for a great Northern or European speculator—Trick, Willey and I will puff you away. Buy all the lands you can get hold of, enough at least to make good estates for each of us; and if the evil day shall ever come, which if the laws continue to improve as they have done, will not be in our days, as lands are not answerable for debts, we can enjoy our estates, and laugh at them all. But say you they will seize my person, and I shall rot in a jail: Be easy my friend, the wise laws of this state have provided a remedy for this also. Take care before the event happens, to convey your lands to us your friends, whom you can trust; and by delivering up all you possess upon oath, which should only be your empty purse, you come out feet free from jail in a couple of months, and can live like a prince. You will think this ingenious, but I claim not the honor of the invention. In matters of business I never trust to theory—the scheme has been tried and succeeded in all its parts. Should you fear what happens in other countries, that wicked people seeing and envying your success, should make a law to render our estates answerable for our debts, I have the satisfaction to tell you, the legislature has declared this impossible. The last session of Assembly, some weak men brought in a bill to make lands answerable for debts, which was wittily thrown out—but it seemed the general sense of the Assembly, that if such a law were to pass, it could only relate to debts contracted in future, and to be sure it would be a monstrous thing to oblige people to be more honest afterwards, than when they made their bargains.
You may perhaps fear, that some shortsighted assembly might derange all our schemes: Be easy as to this. In former times indeed, many aristocratic people used to get chosen. These made long speeches upon what they called the good of the state; moral obligation, and such nonsense: Nay, they had once weight enough to prevent the introduction of that glorious invention, paper money. Thank God! these are all gone, or if a few of them get smuggled in, they are no more regarded than so many dogs barking. Good firm Democrats now form our majority, and our wise laws are consequent-
ly all framed to protect the poor and necessitous against the affluent.
I have endeavored to get to the bottom of the matter, and I find that plenty of grog, and fellowship with the lowest of the people, who are always friends to our system, is the best way to secure an election: and as there is high 200 members in the two Houses, I think it will go hard, but what in two or three years, we may all get into the Assembly ourselves, which will give such strength to our friends, as would secure every desirable object. We may then make a law to divide all large properties amongst us, and perhaps with a little time, we may be able to shake or overthrow the Federal Government—the only thing I think we have to apprehend.
My love to your sister Jane, and all friends, particularly the Society.
I am ever yours,
TIM. BROADBACK.
Foreign Intelligence.
VIA—BOSTON.
DEFEATS of the SPANIARDS.
The CAPITULATION of FIGUERES,
Is in substance—The garrison shall march out with the honors of war, shall file off along the French army, with four pieces of cannon and two howitzers; shall lay down their arms, and be prisoners of war. The Governor shall give up the Emigrants, if there are any. Agreeable to the decree of the Convention, on the violation of the capitulation of Collioure, all the Priests found in Figueres shall be taken as hostages. When the capitulation of Collioure shall be executed, priority shall be granted to the garrison of Figueres, for the first exchange that takes place.
Letter from the Representatives of the People with the Army of the Western Pyrenees.
Bayonne, Nov. 27.
"Dear Colleagues,
"Fatiguing positions, from the nature of the mountains, rendered still more so by the continual rains and snows, have made the Spaniards think that they might harass the most exposed divisions of our army with impunity; but it was not so, and the Spaniards have been beaten as usual. On the 24th, General Marbot's division was attacked. The advantages were at first of little importance, but at length our troops advanced irregularly into the country, and took favourable positions. At Olive, however, their cartridges being exhausted, the enemy returned to the charge with superior forces. The French division having nothing but their bayonets to defend themselves with, charged, broke through the enemy's columns, routed their cavalry, killed more than a thousand men, and put all the rest to flight.
"GARREAU, "BOUDOIN."
NATIONAL CONVENTION,
November 27.
THE BREST FLEET.
Richard, from the Committee of Public Safety.—"From Brest we have received information, that the Grand Fleet, composed of 35 sail of the line, is to put to sea the 24th of Frimaire, (Dec. 14) and is to be joined by a division of 10 sail of the line, which is now at sea. This fleet has a month's provisions on board, and a large body of troops."
PARIS, November 25.
The Deputies from Brabant, Flanders, and Liege, have taken their seats in the National Convention, and the said Provinces are organized as follows; Brabant is divided into four districts, of which Brussels, Louvain, Antwerp, and Nivelles, are the principal towns. Tirlemont and Malines are severed from the rest, and constitute separate districts. Flanders consists of seven districts; of which Ghent, Bruges, Courtray, Tournay, Alst, St. Nicholas, and Ypres, are the principal places. That of Bruges comprehends Ostend and Nieuport; and that of Courtray, Quedenarde and Menin. Hagenau contains three districts, viz. of Ath, Mons, and Binche. The district of Namur, comprises Charleroi, and the territory which belongs to both cities. The Bishoprick of Liege forms a separate district. All the Magistrates, Justices, and other officers appointed by the Emperor and the Bishop of Liege, are deprived of their places, and replaced by others. The Criminal Revolutionary Tribunal, established at Liege, had its first sitting on the 8th inst. in the Bishop's Palace.
LONDON, Dec. 30.
Last night, at a late hour, Dreffins, the messenger, arrived with dispatches from the British army. Among other particulars, it is mentioned, that the French, on Tuesday last, made another attempt to cross the Waal, but were repulsed with considerable loss.
January 1.
The accounts of the French fleet seen at sea by Sir Edward Pellew in the Aréthuse frigate, are incorrect. The number of the enemy he counted, was 21 sail of the line, 10 frigates, and several inferior vessels.
Sunday night advices from Portsmouth by express, state, that the utmost exertions are making throughout the Dock-yard, Ordnance and Victualling Officers, for completing the equipment of the fleet at Spithead, and in Dock. Notwithstanding the scantiness of wind, and laziness of the weather, the Prince of Wales, of 98 guns, and the Hector, of 74 guns, went out of harbour on Saturday, at 2 o'clock, P.M. and joined the ships at Spithead, all of which are expected to get under way in the course of two or three days, to join the Plymouth division off Torbay, and then proceed with the valuable convoys now lying there, 50 leagues to the westward of Scilly.
The Plymouth Squadron will be ten ships; so that the Channel Fleet, on this immediate cruise, will amount to at least 26 line of battle ships, in the highest condition, in which are six three deckers, a force sufficient to resist any number which the enemy can oppose to it.
Admiral Lord Bridport is expected to take the command of the fleet in the absence of Earl Howe, now at Bath.
OF PEACE.
Extract of a letter, dated Holland, December 25, brought over by the Mail, yesterday.
"The Dutch have certainly been endeavouring to negotiate a separate peace with the French, for which purpose they sent a person to Paris, who, however, was not successful till very lately. On the morning of the 17th the Prince Stadtholder received a courier, informing that the Convention were disposed to enter into a negotiation of peace with this country, and that two deputies should be immediately sent to Paris for that purpose. The Stadtholder directly laid the business before the States-General, who appointed M. Brantzen, formerly Ambassador at Paris, and M. Repelaar, Burgomaster of Dordt, who were to set off for Bois-le-duc, where two French Commissioners are arrived, with whom, no doubt, the business will be partly entered into."
The French have signified to the Dutch, that they are willing to treat for Peace with all the Powers at war, on the basis of the status quo previous to the war. Our Court has consented to the Dutch making a separate treaty.
BRITISH ARMY.
December 16.
The French were expected to attempt the taking of the Waal, this morning, to prevent which, preparations were made. We were disappointed.
December 17.
As we still expect the French will attempt to pass the Waal, great caution is used.
December 18.
We this day have information that the French have determined to cross the Waal, cost what it will. Our troops are under orders to hold themselves in readiness to march, at a moment's warning. All is quiet, however, this day, except at Fort St. Andre. The Governor is a brave man, and tis hoped the enemy will not get possession of it. The Bommelwaert, has been so much strengthened as to be thought almost impregnable.
December 22.
UTRECHT,
Is now mentioned for our head-quarters, during the winter. The park of artillery has already fallen down the river six miles, apparently for that purpose.
TROOPS for the W. INDIES.
We can assure the public, from unquestionable authority, that transports are ordered for the embarkation of 16 British regts. of infantry from Holland. They are destined for an expedition to the West Indies under the Earl of Moira. General Craig is to be second in command.
THE GRAND FLEETS
Of England and France, the former consisting of twenty-five sail of the line, from the best information, and the latter twenty-one sail, were at sea
about the 1st of January—A meeting, therefore, is possible.
PUBLIC DINNER.
On Wednesday, the 17th inst. the Merchants trading to North-America, gave a very splendid entertainment to Mr. JAY, the Envoy Extraordinary from the United States, at Free Masons Tavern. The company was numerous and respectable, and they were honoured with the attendance of
The Lord Chancellor,
Mr. Pitt,
The Duke of Portland,
Lord Grenville,
Mr. Dundas,
Mr. Pinckney,
Mr. Hope, of Amsterdam, &c. &c.
Mr. Samson, the chairman of the committee, presided, and introduced several toasts suited to the occasion, which were received with the loudest acclamation.
Among others, we recollect
The King and Constitution.
Prince of Wales.
Queen and Royal Family.
The President of the United States.
May the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between Great Britain and the United States of America, be the basis of permanent friendship between the two countries.
May Britons and Americans never forget that they are of one family.
And Mr. Jay having given "An honorable peace to the belligerent powers of Europe," the following was given in return: "May the united exertions of England and America induce the Indian nations to bury the hatchet for ever."
Many excellent songs were sung in the course of the evening, and every person present seemed to feel the highest satisfaction from the consideration, that so friendly a meeting should have taken place at so short a period from the time when apprehensions were entertained that the two countries would be involved in all the horrors of war.
Prussia not seceded from the Coalition.
WHEREAS the motives which induced his Prussian majesty to order a corps of 20,000 men from his army destined for the defence of the Germanic empire, to march to Southern Prussia, have at present been removed by the happy occurrences which happened in those countries, his majesty being besides convinced, that, in order to procure the accomplishment of the anxious wishes of several of the states of the empire to obtain a general peace, his majesty thinks it indispensably necessary to oppose to the enemy the most vigorous preparations for war, and to prevent their further progress. His majesty, therefore, has come to a resolution, to order this corps of 20,000 of his troops to return to their former position on the Rhine, for the purpose of securing the German frontiers against the dangers with which they are threatened.
Given at Frankfort, on the Mayn, November 21, 1794. (Signed) HARDENBERG.
The royalists and republicans, by information from captain O'Neil, of the ship Knight, belonging to Boston, lately put into Cork, have had an engagement, within fifteen miles of L'Orient, in which the republicans lost 8000, and the royalists 5000 men.
Lord Hood has returned to England from the Mediterranean.
The Pylades British frigate, of 20 guns, has been totally lost near the island of Ust—crew saved.
The king of Prussia has been extremely ill; but is rather better, by the last accounts. He is, however, far from being well yet.
The marriage of the Prince of Wales will yet take place this season. Every preparation is making in England; and the fleet for his wife's convoy from Holland, failed the 1st January.
JOHN HORNE TOOKE
Has been acquitted of the charge of Treason—after a trial of great length. Thelwall, Joice, and some others, were also acquitted.
UNITED STATES.
PORTLAND, Feb. 9.
Capt. George Barker, in the Schooner Hannah, belonging to Marblehead, arrived here the 4th inst. in 30 days from Lisbon. Three days before Capt. Barker failed, an express arrived at Lisbon with intelligence that the French had positively taken Barcelona, after a

battle which lasted three days. The commanders of both armies were killed. Capt. Barker was at Bilboa a short time before; and while there, about 2000 of the French attacked a city defended by 5000 Spaniards, within 25 miles of that place; took it, and pillaged every kind of public property, and then left it.
It was the general opinion at Bilboa, that that place will be taken by the French as soon as the spring opens. At the very name of a Frenchman the Spaniards turn pale.
Capt. Barker heard nothing said respecting peace.
NEW-YORK, February 18.
ARRIVED,
Schr. Lucy Ann, Stephenson, Jeremie. Yesterday arrived the Schooner Lucy Ann, Capt. Stephenson, in 31 days from Jeremie, who informs, that previous to his departure, the inhabitants were under great alarm for the safety of the place, on account of a body of Brigands, said to be between 8 and 10,000, advancing towards the strong fortress of _____, and it was feared that it would be carried by storm.
He left there the Schooner Eagle, Capt. Brown, to sail for New-York in a few days.
Two days before Capt. Stevenson failed, the Sloop Creæus, Capt. Clark, and the Schooner _____, Lord, arrived there from Norwalk. The Schooner Hannah, of Salem, for this port, failed in company with Capt. Stevenson who in lat. 31, 43 N. and long. 75, 10 W. parted company with the brig David and George; on passing through the Keys, the Lucy Ann was boarded by the Swan British Sloop of war, detained a few minutes, and then politely dismissed; on the same day spoke the Schooner Atlantic, from St. Domingo, for this port, or Charleston.
BOSTON February 10.
From the West-Indies.
A gentleman from Martinico, which place he left about the 12th of January, informs, that 1800 British troops had arrived there from Gibraltar, and that he saw them landed.
MARINE DIARY.
Custum House—Boston.
ENTERED.
Schooner Ann, Denmark, Martinico. Brig Camilla, Dilmore, Malaga. Ship Adventure, Manize, Liverpool. Brig Fairy, Stevenson, Malaga. Ann, Bartlett, Crowsland. Paragon, Hallei, Lisbon. Friendship, Dimond, Havannah. Mary, Cuipman, Limington.
On Saturday arrived the brig Mary, captain Chipman, in 29 days from England. January 13, lat. 45, long. 20, spoke the brig Columbia, Owen, of Beverly, from France bound to Charleston.
Same day, arrived the brig Fairy, captain Stevenson, in 65 days from Malaga. December 5, in lat. 30, long. 64, spoke the Lady Washington, from Norfolk, for Antigua, out 10 days, and who, three days before, in a gale of wind, laying too, shipped a heavy sea, which threw her on her beam ends, and carried away both masts by the board, but providentially lost no men. Captain Stevenson supplied her with what spars he could spare.
The 4th ult. in lat. 34, 21, long. 62, was spoke the Schooner Liberty, Enoch Sprague, 7 days from Boston, bound to Barbadoes, who met with a gale of wind, the 3rd day of January, and was obliged to heave half his lumber off deck.
A Bermudian privateer has taken the Schooner Lucy, Joseph Woodman master, of Newbury-Port, and a Sloop belonging to Salem, mate's name Elias Grant, both from Port-de-Paix.
The Fame, Easterbrooks, from this port, has arrived at Bordeaux, in 24 days.
The Industry"> The Industry, Atkins, failed from Bordeaux the last of December, for Boston.
The George, K. cat, of Boston, with about 400 hogsheads of tobacco, &c. has been found in the North Seas, without any person on board, and brought to Somercotes, on the coast of Lincolnshire.
ALBANY, February 13.
Extract of a letter from Messrs William North, Thomas Hunt, Leonard Gansevoort jun. Johannes Datz, Andries Van Patten, and Jacob Hochstrafer, Members of Assembly for the county of Albany, to Abraham Ten Broeck, Esq. & others of this City, dated New-York, February 7th, 1795.
Last evening there was a large and respectable meeting of members of
the Legislature, at which it was unanimously agreed to support Mr. Jay as a candidate for Governor, and Stephen Van Rensselaer as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor at the ensuing election.—We were requested to communicate this to you immediately.—The meeting had positive assurances that Mr. Jay will be here previous to the election, and is to come over in the ship Ohio.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, to his friend in this city, dated February 6.
"The public prints have anticipated all their information here respecting Mr. Jay—Mr. Hamilton, who leaves this in a few days, with his family for Albany, told me the other day, he had no doubt Mr. Jay would arrive time enough for your purpose—this however was before the information was received that he intended to pass some time at Bath. But even in that case, should his determination hold good (in which you know he has always been pretty punctual) of leaving England the first of this month, he may still arrive in time and I think he is the only person you ought to depend upon. I hope you will not be offended at my thus frankly giving you my opinion."
Extract of another letter from the same place, date the same.
"The session of Congress draws near a close; and this day some leading questions were carried in the H. of R. in committee of the whole, by a respectable majority, on the system proposed by a select committee for the reduction of the public debt. On Monday next the house are to take up the resolutions introduced some days ago by Mr. Fitzsimons on this subject. They are the essence of Mr. Hamilton's reports.—The principal question, to wit, for the continuation of the duties, laid the last session on loaf sugar, snuff, carriages, sales at auction and licenses till 1801, and which has caused an animated debate of several days, was finally carried about 2 to 1. Most of the members from Virginia, who have heretofore, in their arguments opposed this measure, now came over and voted with those who had brought forward the proposition."
"I was told yesterday by one of the President's family that he had not received any official news from Mr. Jay of the signing of the treaty. Dispatches from Mr. Jay and Mr. Pinckney are expected by a special messenger in the next packet."
In the treasury of this state, on the last day of December, 1794, was the sum of One Hundred and Thirty eight Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-seven pounds 18 shillings and ten pence 3 farthings—to say the the treasurer's report to the legislature.
The amount of receipts at the treasury in 1794, was £. 193. 731 4s. 3d. Disbursements £. 117, 591 5s. 6d.—Happy State! neither ancient nor modern times, in any other country, can boast thy fellow.—A clear revenue of upwards of £. 70,000 per annum, without having recourse to taxes, imposts or excises, is a most pleasing circumstance.—In this state we have had no direct taxes (except for necessary county charges) about these 10 years. The public property of the state consists chiefly of bank shares, public funded securities, and new lands.
NEWARK, Feb. 8.
NEW BRIDGE.
The Legislature of this state, granted permission to the inhabitants of the village of Second River, and its vicinity, to build a Bridge over the River Passaic—we are informed that subscriptions for that purpose are already filled up, and shares selling at an advanced price. The Bridge is to be placed over the river near the Church—the computed expense thereof, amounts to six Thousand Pounds.
The utility or convenience of Bridges over large rivers, where ferries are kept, are obvious, and we are happy to find that the spirit of improvement is so general in this part of Jersey.
A letter from Pittsburgh, informs that all is quiet in that quarter. A subscription is opened by the insurgents for relieving those who have suffered by the insurrection. A committee of five is appointed to ascertain Gen. Neville's losses.
From a London Paper.
The Duke of Leinster, and several other persons of distinction, have been presented with a loaf of bread, fermented by barn extracted from the tops of heath. The bread is said not to have differed from that made in the usual way. The benefit of this discovery will be considerable, particularly in the country, where there is a scarcity of barn.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.
On Wednesday the Merchants of this city gave a very splendid dinner to ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Esq. late Secretary of the Treasury, and to GENERAL KNOX, the late Secretary of War. The Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, the officers of the Federal Government, and all the most respectable Merchants of this city, were present.—The Company consisted of near one hundred and fifty persons.
After dinner the following patriotic toasts were drank.
1st. The United States. May they ever preserve the purity of their own political principles, uninfluenced by those of other nations.
2d. The People of the United States. May they love the people of all nations, without forgetting that they are Americans.
3d. The President of the United States—our Fabius in war, and our faithful Mentor in Peace. (Three cheers.)
4th. The Republic of France. May her brilliant successes be the harbingers of peace, good government and happiness to her citizens. (Three cheers.)
5th. Mr. Jay. Wisdom and Magnanimity to the rulers of all nations: may they, like us, prefer the Olive Branch to Laurel Wreaths.
6th. The State of Pennsylvania. Success to its Agriculture, Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
7th. General Wayne and the Western Army. May their victories be the means of introducing peace, civilization and happiness, among our savage enemies.
8th. Our worthy Fellow-Citizens who armed in support of the Constitution and Laws in the late Western Expedition. (Three cheers.)
9th. The Constitution and Laws. May nothing inconsistent with either, ever disgrace the name of Liberty.
10th. Peace and Neutrality. May a firm and impartial conduct insure respect and justice to our national character and commerce, from all the nations of the world.
11th. Public Credit. May it be the characteristic of Americans, to revere it as the basis of public and private happiness. (Three cheers.)
12th. Religion and Patriotism. May hypocrisy in either be detected and despised.
13th. American Commerce. Trade with all countries—War with none.
14th. May Peace, Safety and Happiness be the Portion of the whole Family of Mankind.
15th. Gratitude; the polish of all the virtues. May those who have faithfully served us, be rewarded with the esteem and respect of all who love their country. (Nine cheers.)
VOLUNTEER TOASTS,
By Mr. Hamilton—The Merchants of Philadelphia—May they long continue to be distinguished by enlightened enterprise and rewarded by prosperous trade. (After Mr. Hamilton and General Knox had withdrawn.)
Mr. Hamilton—May he enjoy in private Life that Happiness to which his Public Services have justly entitled him.
General Knox—May Prosperity be the Reward of his Virtues and Services.
The liberal hospitality of the merchants of Philadelphia, shone conspicuously on this interesting occasion. No sooner was the idea suggested of manifesting some mark of respect to our late Secretaries on their retreat from public Life, than the merchants crowded to the Subscription paper, anxious to participate in this expression of gratitude. A great many were however unavoidably excluded, from the impossibility of accommodating more than a limited number.
The Toasts were intermixed with convivial Songs, and the entertainment concluded with that harmony and good humour which characterize those who meet to express their esteem for patriotic virtues and to reward important services.
From a Correspondent.
THE Georgia business is of the most alarming nature. If it is not put a stop to, war, not only with the Creek, but with the Spaniards, is inevitable. The sale of the Western Lands of the United States will be totally defeated. Thus, an increase, instead of a reduction of the public debt; an extension of hostilities with the most powerful Indian Tribes, instead of peace—and the loss of several millions of dollars by the inability of the United States to sell their lands, will be the fruits of the grasping and insatiable speculations of a few individuals.
An enquiry into this business is indispensable; and if those who ought to cherish the tranquility of the United States, and who are among the peculiar guardians of its welfare and peace, are concerned in it, they ought to forfeit their stations, and their country's confidence.
If a miserable rhymester, who appeared in the Aurora of this morning, wishes to see his complete in print, the Editor ought at least to have a sufficient sense of decency to reject such ribaldry, when they are levelled at the most respectable characters in the Union. The name of Isaac, united with the idea of Fashion, could only proceed from the Pen or the Press of the most profligate.
The sentiment contained in the Chaplet, is as false as the poetry is wretched, Mr. Izard having, long ago, positively declined a re-election, which otherwise would have taken place, without opposition. His successor is known to possess similar political principles with his own.
Extract of a letter from a respectable Citizen in one of the Southern States, dated 7th January, 1795.
"We are informed that monstrous speculations are carrying on in Georgia in Lands, and that 'tis probable that State will dispose of millions of acres at a low price to many persons, some of whom are in high responsible situations. What may be the issue I know not; but it appears to me to be a business of great consequence, and involving immense mischiefs. It is a subject well worthy of consideration, and, if possible, of legislative interposition. If the Sales are made, Heaven and Earth will be moved to involve the Union in a war with the Indian Tribes who occupy the Lands."
Extract of a letter from Pittsburgh, dated January 18.
"Our country is very quiet—the people seem perfectly convinced of their past folly, and on Thursday last a meeting of some of the principal insurgents took place at Parkinson's Ferry, in order to raise, by subscription, a sum of money to indemnify the sufferers by the late insurrection.—A committee of five persons was appointed to repair to this place to wait on Gen. Neville, and the other sufferers, to ascertain the amount of their losses they are expected this day. Marshal has subscribed 100 pounds, John Cannon the same sum, and Parkinson (who has returned) has also subscribed very largely."
For the Gazette of the United States.
THE Ear Wig presents his compliments to Mr. Harwood of the New Theatre—assures him that he is now convinced by the declaration of the Editor of the Aurora of this morning, that he did not write the Critique alluded to—nothing but the love of truth could have exacted this from the writer, and a desire to rescue Mr. H. from the imputation of his being his own Encomiast.—He always had, and still retains too high an opinion of Mr. H's professional merits either to wound his private feelings or injure him in the opinion of the public.
The Ear Wig pledges to the public the same sentiments towards the performers in general—whom he will occasionally notice.
Columbianum.
February 14, 1795.
AT a Meeting of the Fellow Artists of the Columbianum, at Mr. Groombridge's House, adjoining the Bank of Pennsylvania, in the City of Philadelphia.
G. I. Parkyns in the chair.
Resolved, That the Columbianum or National College, shall apprise the Artists of America, and such Ladies and Gentlemen, as are desirous of sending specimens of their performances, either in Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, or Engraving, that a PUBLIC EXHIBITION will be opened in the City of Philadelphia, on the first day of May next, when those who wish to be Exhibitors, are requested to notify their intentions as soon as possible, addressed to the Chairman of the Columbianum through the hands of Mr. Groombridge.
Resolved, That the Rooms intended for the Exhibition shall be announced to the Public, as soon as the preparatory arrangements are completed.
Resolved, That every possible care shall be taken of such performances of Artists and Honorary Exhibitors as are intended for the Exhibition, and that they shall be returned to the different proprietors, at the close of the same, with every suitable precaution.
Resolved, That the Rules and Regulations for conducting the Exhibition, shall be laid before the Public at an early period, with the names of the Gentlemen that compose the Committee of Exhibition and Models.
Signed by Order, P. P. PRICE. Sec. pro tem. THOS. ROBSON, Audit. Sec. Feb. 20
By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, Feb. 11.
From Lisbon, Jan. 3.
"To any port in the Mediterranean, there is not the smallest danger of the Algerines or Moors."
From Aux Cayes—January 6.
"Gen. Rigaud has returned from Cape-Tiburon, which place he has lately taken from the English, and put the garrison to the sword."
Legislature of Massachusetts.
The house, by a considerable majority, have given leave to a number of petitioners for the erection of a Bank, in the island of Nantucket, to bring in a bill.
NEW-YORK, February 19.
ARRIVED.
Ship Lord Middleton, Reid, Malaga. Schooner Julius, Riley, Hispaniola. Sloop Eloisa, Smith, Petersburg. Minerva, Armour, Havre de Grace. Fame, Hassan, Richmond.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
  6 per Cents 2 3/4   3 per Cents 1 1/8   Deferred 1 3/4   Bank of the United States 35   Pennsylvania 35   North America, 45 to 50 
Thirty dollars reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, a white French servant man named Pierre La Fite, about 30 years of age, of small stature, blue eyes, large nostrils; had on blue clothes, like a sailor's, and has a small wound in one of his fingers. He left my plantation last Saturday morning, after stealing several silver spoons and forks, part of which he sold to a silversmith in Fredericktown. He enticed away with him a French Negro Girl, named Cecile, about 22 years of age belonging to me. She had on a green petticoat, and they both speak bad English. He says he is a gardener, and had been a seaman on board a French privateer which he left at Baltimore, previous to his coming into my service at Fredericktown. Any person who will secure them in either of the jails of the following places, shall thereupon receive 15 dollars for each of the said run-aways, of the following persons.
John Vaughan, of Philadelphia; David Stewart and sons, Baltimore; Moses Myers, Norfolk; or the Subscriber, E. P. M. DE LA VINCENDIERE.
Fredericktown, Maryland, Feb. 16. All Captains of vessels are warned not to carry them out of the country. dwtgwaw
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,
FEBRUARY 20.
Will be Presented
A COMEDY (never performed here,) called the
English Merchant.
Lord Falbridge, Mr. Moreton Sir William Douglas, Mr. Whitlock Freeport, Mr. Morris Spatter, Mr. Wignall Owen, Mr. Green La France, Mr. Harwood Officer, Mr. Warrell
Lady Alton, Mrs. Morris Amelia, Mrs. Marshall Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Shaw Molly, Mrs. Francis
After which a Comic DANCE, composed by Mr. Francis, called
The Irish LILT;
Or, MERRY REAPERS.
By Messrs. Francis, Nugent, J. Warrell, Blissett, Darley, jun. Mitchell, T. Warrell, Miss Milbourne, Miss Rowson, Mrs. Bates, Miss Willems, and Mrs. De Marque.
To which will be added,
A COMEDY, in two acts, called Three Weeks after Marriage; Or,
What we must all come to!
Sir Charles Racket, Mr. Chalmers Drugget, Mr. Green Woodley, Mr. Cleveland Servant, Mr. Darley, jun.
Lady Racket, Mrs. Whitlock Mrs. Drugget, Mrs. Bates Nancy, Miss Willems Dumity, Mrs. Francis
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.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places by five o'clock, and order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/4 of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/2 a dollar.
Vivat Republica!

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RAN away from the subscribers in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New-Jer- sey, on Sunday morning, the 12th instant, Two young Negro Fellows, named Jack and Tom, each about 22 years of age; Jack is of a dark black colour and a fair look; Tom is of an open counte- nance, of a yellowish colour, and much disposed to laugh.
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FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE
Tracts of LAND,
LYING in King George County, Vir- ginia, lying on the south side of Potomac Creek, near its mouth, being one mile from the river Potomac, containing by old sur- vey eleven hundred and ten acres. There is on the above tract of Land a dwelling house thirty by twenty, with three rooms on the first floor, and two above, with five places, a kitchen with a brick chimney, flues, corn house, meat house, dairy and other out- houses; also a good framed store house by twenty- four, and a granary, both perfectly new, and agreeably situated on the Creek, com- manding a fine view of the river Potomac, and one of the best fisheries either on the ri- ver or creek. This creek is navigable for vessels of several tons, and abounds with wild fowl of every kind, particularly ducks. The land is fertile and well adapted to the culture of corn, rye, and tobacco. There is also on it a quantity of timber of superior quality, either for ship or house building, & contiguous to the water, from whence it could be rafted to Alexandria, or to the City of Washington, and is not more than fifty miles distant from either place. The growth is chiefly red and white oak, locust, walnut, hickory, cedar and poplars of an extraor- dinary size. There are also a couple of small meadows now in timothy, and several other rich swamps, which may be put in a small expence. The banks consist chiefly of fluel- most of the best quality, which affords a val- uable and inexhaustible fund of manure.
Likewise another valuable Tract, lying in Potomac river, in King George county, near- ly opposite to Port Tobacco in Maryland, containing about four hundred acres; one hundred of it is heavily timbered with white oak proper for house or ship building; about fifty acres of marsh, and the whole of the land perfectly level, and well adapted to farming, being of a stiff quality, and excel- lent for holding manure. It bounds on the ri- ver about three quarters of a mile, has a most admirable herring and rock fishery, and for wild fowl is perhaps equal to any on the Continent.
It is well situated for a Ferry, being at a narrow part of the river, and is not more than thirty five miles from the City of Wash- ington by land.
We will likewise sell a valuable Tract of Land, lying partly in King George and partly in Stafford county, containing five hun- dred acres. This tract is about one mile from Potomac Creek, it is well timbered and watered, the soil is of an excellent quality.
For a further account apply to Mr. Charles Stuart Waugh, at Dr. Benjamin Duffield's south Front Street, No. 303, or to the Sub- scribers, living on the premises, King George county, Virginia.
LEWIS WAUGH, OR JOHN WAUGH.
Jan. 29. 2awtf
A VENDRE, Une Terre Superbe située dans l'Etat de la Nouvelle York.
LA BELLE Habitation connue par le nom de SCOTIA, située sur le bord du nord de la Rivière de Mohawk et vis a vis la florissante ville de Schenectady qui est a l'extremite de la communication par eau entre la Caneda et autres parties occidentales avec la ville d'Alba- nie dont elle est eloignee de seize miles An- glais ou cinq lieues au tiers de France.
Cette terre est bornee par la dite Riviere environ deux tiers de lieue—les grands Chem- ins des parties de l'ouest et du nord se joig- nent en cet endroit avec plusieurs autres et conduisent a l'endroit par ou l'on traverse la Riviere vis a vis la dite ville—cette habita- tion contient, plus de mille acres, une grande partie de la quelle est en plaine de la premier, qualite et propres pour des prairies ou du grain dont elle produit une grand abon- dance.
On pourroit la deviser en plusieurs habita- tions donnant a chacune des situations tres commodes a placer des maisons—elle contient a present deux maisons grandes et bien com- modes avec des Granges Ecuries, Magazins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres batimens qui sont tres convenables
le tout situe pour une elevation au bord de la dite Riviere d'ou l'on a une vue bien agre- able sur la dite ville, des prairies, dans ses en- virons et de la Riviere aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'environ trente acres, qui est bien fourni de poisson et de gibier.
Il y a aussi sur la dite terre une Moulin a eau sur un courant qui ne manque Jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier ou y pour- roit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—sur cette terre est aussi un bon Verger des meilleurs fruits de ce pais d'environ mille arbres, entres lesquels abondent de toutes sortes de fruit propre pour ce climat—Dependront aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenemens avec des lots de terre dont les baux font d'une courre dures.
Il n'y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus seconde pour toutes sortes de grain d'hiver dont il en est sec seance l'automne passe presque deux cents boisseaux ce que sera compris dans la Vente aussi bien que deux petites Iles dans la Riviere vis a vis a la mai- son.
On pense que la vue de ces terres on don- nera une plus haute idee qu'aucun descrip- tion qu'on pourroit en donner.
Pour les conditions de Vente il faut se rendre chez le soussigne demeurant sur les lieux a un meilleurs Oliver Wendel et Harri- son G. Otis, a Boston—meilleurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, a New-York—me- illeurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, mem- bres du Congres, a present a Philadelphia, ou a monsieur Stephen Bayard dans la ville de Schenectady, qui feront connoitre le prix et conditions de la Vente.
JOHN SANDERS.
Valuable Property
For Sale, IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK.
THAT valuable and well known Estate, called SCOTIA, situate on the north bank of the Mohawk river, directly opposite the po- pulous and flourishing town of Schenectady, at the foot of the water-communication from the Western Country, and Upper Canada; sixteen miles from the city of Albany, ex- tending about two miles on the bank of the river above and below the said town; this river is the only water communication in the United States with the great western Lakes. The roads from the western and northern parts of the state of New York, together with a number of other public roads here meet, and lead to the noted ferry kept oppo- site the said town.
It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is interval or low land, calculated both for grass or grain, producing great burthens annually; it may be laid into a number of valuable farms, af- fording convenient and handsome building grounds; here is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses, with large Dutch barns, barracks, hovels, flues, cart and waggon house, carriage house store house, summer house, and other out- houses, on a commanding eminence near the bank of the river, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect of the river for several miles, the lowland, the town, and a fine lake of water, covering about thirty acres, well fished with all kinds of river fish, fowl, &c. There is a good grist mill on a never failing stream of water, a good frame house, &c. for the miller, also convenience above the mill for erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand ap- ple trees, set out, grafted of the best fruit, the gardens are stocked with all the various fruits the climate will admit; also several tenements with portions of land on short leases.
The land in point of fertility of soil, is ex- ceeded by none in the state; there is now in the ground near two hundred bushels winter grain, which will be included in the above sale.
Also two small islands in the river, opposite the mansion house.
A view of the premises, it is presumed, will fully equal any description that can be given thereof.
For terms of sale apply to the Subscriber, residing on the premises, Messrs. Oliver Wen- dell or Harrison G. Otis, Esquires, in the town of Boston, Cornelius Ray, or De Witt Clinton, Esquires, at the city of New York: James Gordon or Henry Glen, Esquires, two of the members of Congress, at the city of Philadelphia; Stephen N. Bayard, in the town of Schenectady, by whom the price & terms of sale will be communicated.
JOHN SANDERS.
Schen. Jan. 28, 1793.
N. B. The remaining stock unford, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or pur- chasers may be accommodated with.
Philad. Feb. 7. 2aw3m
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, $ calls 30,000 are
  1 ditto 5,000 & cash 25,000 50,000   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 20 20,000   15,000 ditto 10 150,000 
16,739 Prizes 33,461 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 centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the neces- sary expenses of printing, &c., and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The drawing will be under the management of 24 gentlemen appointed by the Commissioners for the City of Wash- ington, for the time being, and acting on oath.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Rich- mond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
Aug 30. cost
FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground,
ON the west side of Third, at the corner of New or Story Street, in the City of Phi- ladelphia; it being 34 feet 8 inches in front on Third Street, and 86 feet deep on Story Street. On laid lot are two framed dwelling houses, two stories high; the corner house almost new, with a good cellar.
For terms and other particulars, apply at the Office of Edward Bonfall & Co. or at No. 60, north Second Street.
Jun. 26. 10&3w
Wants Employment,
A Person who has a tolerable knowledge of CONVEYANCING, a general know- ledge of Accounts and Figures, and writes a good hand. He would engage by the year, either in an Office or Merchant's compting house. A line addressed to J.B. and left at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, will be duly attended to.
Jan. 20. cost
Wants Employment,
AN Elderly person, who writes a good hand, and understands accounts, and who to be recommended for his honesty and industry.
Any tradesman or mechanic who may wish for such a person to keep his books and make out his bills, may receive information by ap- plying to James Hardie, corner of Lombard and Fifth Street.
Jan. 23. cost
George Hunter, Chemist,
At his Laboratory, No. 114, south Second Street.
INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has been 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 hoglashed or smaller quantity.