Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-02-25 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1081.]
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 25, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
For WILMINGTON (N. C.)
THE SHIP EDWARD, Isaac Howland Master Will sail in a few days, for freight or passage apply to the Master on board at Pennock's Wharf, or at No. 22, Walnut Street. Feb. 24. dtw.
Wanted to Charter, A VESSEL, Of 150 to 200 tons burthen; to load at Wilmington, North-Carolina, for a Port in England. Apply to HENRY PHILIPS, No. 118, Spruce-street. Feb. 23. 4t.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP EAGLE, ABOUT 257 tons burthen; is now in complete order to receive a cargo on board, and lays the second wharf below Pine-street. Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. February 8. $
For Sale, or Charter, THE SLOOP BETSEY, John Dankins, master, BURTHEN about 800 barrels flour, in complete order to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the Captain on board, at the Subscriber's wharf or to JOSEPH SIMS. Who has for Sale, just imported in said sloop, Coffee, of an excellent quality, in hids and tierces. Sugar, ditto in hids. and barrels. February 12. $
FOR SALE, BY MORDECAI LEWIS, At his Store, No. 25, Great Dock-street, A few boxes Bandanas of the first quality; 1 bale Humhums; 12 do. Baftas; 4 do. Coffas; 3 do. Book Muslins; 10 do. Russias Sheetings; 2 do. Ravens Duck; 1 Cafe Diaper; A quantity of Roll Brimstone; A parcel of Grindstones. Feb. 23. 3awtm
WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 52 south Second-street, HAS FOR SALE, An extensive assortment of PAPERS, from the manufacturers in Europe, and from his Manufactory on Bann-ywite, wholesale and retail. WRITING & PRINTING PAPERS, viz. Imperial, Small folio Post, plain Super-royal, Ditto gilt Royal, Blossom Paper assorted Medium, Transparent folio Post Demy, Superfine & common foolscap Thick Post, in folio, Marbled papers, large and small Ditto, in quarto, Extra large Folio Post, Ditto, quarto, Folio Post, wove, London brown, assorted Quarto, ditto, L'g-book paper Folio wove Post, lined, Hatter's paper Quarto do. do. Stainer's paper Ditto, gilt, do. Common brown Common fize Folio Post Patent fleathing paper Ditto, quarto, plain Bonnet boards Folio & quarto Post, gilt Binder's boards. Also, a variety of other STATIONARY ARTICLES, viz. Wedgewood and glass philosophical ink-stands, well assorted; pewter ink-stands of various sizes; round pewter ink-stands; paper, brass, and polished leather ink-stands for the pocket; red morocco portable ink-stands with plated spring locks, gold leaf and embossed papers; shining sand & sand boxes, pounce & pounce boxes, ink & ink powder, black leather & red morocco pocket books, with and without instruments, of various sizes. Counting-house and pocket pen-knives of the best quality, askin tablet and memorandum books. Red and coloured wafers, common fize, office ditto. Quills from half a dollar to three dollars per hundred, ready made pens. Black lead pencils. Gum elastic or Indian rubber. Gilt and plain message and conversation cards. All sorts and sizes of BLANK BOOKS ready made or made to order. Bank checks, blank bills of exchange, and notes of hand executed in copper plates, bills of lading, manifests, seamen's articles and journals, &c. &c. A well selected collection of miscellaneous books. Bibles and prayer books various sizes and different bindings. Toy books for children. Also, of greek, latin, and english classics, as are now in use in the colleges and schools of the United States. N. B. Feet's Spanish indigo, moulds, & other articles used in manufacturing of paper, to be had on easy terms. The market price in Cash paid for any quantity of Rags. February 15. taw6w
Excellent Claret in Casks, FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Son. February 13. $
PUBLISHED, Price Three-Fourths of a Dollar, No. 60, SOUTH SECOND-STREET, STEPHENS'S Philadelphia Directory, FOR 1796. WITH A PLAN OF THE City of Philadelphia. January 18. tf.
THE Underwritten, Consul General of Portugal, having seen an advertisement of Florentino Roza, in the Aurora of Saturday last, stating his supposed motives for resigning his pretended Office of Vice-Consul for Portugal—THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that he never was acknowledged as such by the Consul General of Portugal; nor did he ever hold any Commission to that purpose from said Consul of Portugal. IGNATIUS DALVART
Just Arrived, 80 Pipes Bourdeaux BRANDY; 50 Hhds. do. Red WINE; 50 Casks do. do. 80 do. Sweet OIL. For Sale by F. COPPINGER, No. 221, south Front-street. Feb. 20. $1w
WAGNER, Woolen Draper and Mens' Mercer, At No. 25, South Second-street, HAS, in addition, to his assortment of superfine Cloths and Callimiers, Received by the Factor from London, a very elegant assortment of Gentlemen's Waistcoat Patterns; such as Satin, Silk Mouselkin, Callimier, and Mercilles, which will be sold at their just prices. January 9. d.
MADEIRA, SHERRY and } WINES. PORT For Sale by EDWARD STOW, jun. No. 4, South Water-Street. Dec. 12. d.
James Tiffin, WHOLESALE & RETAIL HATTER, No. 70, south Second-street, near the City Tavern, HAS just received by the late arrivals from London and Bristol, a large and elegant assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's fashionable HATS.—Also, a variety of Children's HATS of different colours, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash. N. B. Ladies Hats trim'd in the newest fashion from London. Oct. 12.
THE Copartnership of the Subscribers, trading by the Firm of GILL & HENSHAW, is this day dissolved—all persons indebted to said Firm are requested to make speedy payment to WILLIAM HENSHAW, No. 87, south Fourth-street, who is duly authorized to receive and settle all accounts. MICHAEL GILL, WILLIAM HENSHAW. Philadelphia, Feb. 19. 3t
Notes, Wanted. MESSRS. MORRIS & NICHOLSON'S NOTES, for which valuable and well situated Lots in the City of Washington, will be given. THOMAS NOBLE. February 18. $
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for Young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE having removed from Lodge Alley, to the corner of Eleventh and Spruce-streets, for the advantage of a large, convenient House, in a dry, healthy situation; hopes for the continuance of the encouragement she has hitherto to highly experienced; and for which she returns her sincere acknowledgment. Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE is assisted by Masters of the first ability; and the useful, as well as ornamental branches of education are particularly attended to. February 8. $2w 83m
Columbian Gallery, Chefnut-street, third Door West of Tenth-street. MR. SAVAGE, INFORMS the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia that the COLUMBIAN GALLERY, containing a large collection of ancient & modern PAINTINGS & PRINTS will be opened on Monday, the 22d inst. This collection consists of the productions of the first artists, and will doubtless be pleasing to amateurs and the admirers of the fine arts. To this collection Mr. Savage has added several pieces of his own, one of which is the President and Family, the full size of Life. ** Price of admission to the Gallery, one quarter of a dollar. ** The PANORAMA, in High-street, exhibiting a View of London, continues open for the amusement of those who may be disposed to see that interesting perspective. Feb. 20.
To the Public. AT MR. O'ELLER'S HOTEL. A French Miniature Painter respectfully offers his services to the Public, and hopes that the moderation of his terms, the very short time of his fittings, and the rate of his abilities, will induce his visitors to become his patrons. Feb. 20. $
Paterson Manufactory. A special Meeting of the Board of Directors for establishing useful Manufactures, held at Paulus-Hook, January 25th, 1796.—The Board taking into consideration the general affairs of the Society, think it necessary that a meeting of the Stockholders should be called as soon as the Law will permit; it is therefore resolved, that the Stockholders be called to meet on the first Tuesday in March next, at Eglemy's Hotel, at Paterson, by ten of the clock of the forenoon of the same day, then and there to take into serious consideration, affairs of the utmost importance to the said Society; and that every Stockholder be earnestly requested to attend either in person or by proxy. A true extract of Minutes, P. COLT, Superintendent. New-York, January 26, 1796. $1tM
A HAT. TAKEN from Mr. Hill's on Thursday evening last, a good HAT, marked in the crown, the name ANDREW ALLEN—Whoever has taken it is requested to return it at No. 68, north Eighth-Street. Feb. 20. *3t.
Mr. Walter Robertson BEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen, Subscribers to the print Portrait of George Washington, President of the United States of America, engraved by Mr. Field, from an original picture painted by W. Robertson, that the Proofs are ready for delivery to the several Subscribers at John James Barretts, No. 19 north Ninth-street; or at J. Ormerod's, bookseller, No. 41, Chefnut-street, where the subscribers are requested to send their addresses. October 27. cod.
WANTED, ON Loan, for two or three years—2000 Dollars, for which a mortgage on Land will be given as security. The land is clear of every incumbrance. Jan. 9. d.
WANTED, Several Apprentices to the Printing-Office. Apply at the City-Tavern, No. 108, south Second-street.
PHILIP NICKLIN & CO. HAVE FOR SALE, Earthen Ware, in crates, well assorted; Madeira Wine, in pipes, hogheads, and quarter casks; Red Port Wine, of excellent quality, in Pipes and hogheads; Old Mountain Wine, in quarter casks; Sugar Candy, in boxes of 80 to 60lb each; Jalap in powder; Refined Camphor; English Sail Canvas, No. 1 à 7; A quantity of Mahogany; A parcel of good green Coffee, in bags. February 8. m.w&f
FOR SALE, At No. 129, MULBERRY-STREET, 200 Boxes Window Glass. 7 by 9; 180 ditto ditto 10 by 12; 10 ditto ditto 9 by 11; 50 ditto Caffle Soap; 50 ditto Sweet Oil; 20 baskets do. containing 12 bottles each; 200 pieces Plaitillas. The above are all entitled to drawback. AND ALSO ON HAND, 50 pieces Flanders Linen, well assorted; 20 pieces Table Cloth 2 yards wide; 100 pieces Rolls; 12 boxes Russia Candles; 20 pieces Oil Cloth; 12 quarter Casks Sherry Wine; Dutch Great Coats, of various sizes; Three very elegant Forte Pianos, imported from London. The above Goods are offered by the Subscriber, upon reasonable terms. Credit from three to six months for approved Notes. PETER BORGER. February 12. taw6w.
30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, Corks, in bales, and Holland Gin, in pipes, For Sale by Benjamin W. Morris. December 31. codtf
SHOES, Of all sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Cumboes, Pots, and other castings executed at the shortest notice. Nail rods, from 10d to spike, Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for cakes or cutting into nails, from a lead to 12d nails, Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100lb. Bar Iron, A Quantity of James River Tobacco, Cavalry Porks, Hemp bags in barrels, Kiln-dried corn meal in Hhds. and Bds. Rye Flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. No. 8, North Front-street. Dec. 4. 2aw
Printed Calico and Mullin WAREHOUSE. RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, Have just received a superb assortment of the following articles, which they offer for sale. PRINTED calicoes Gentlemen's neck handkerchiefs 4-4 wd. book mufins New fashionable shawls 6-4 wd. ditto ditto Madras handkerchiefs Book mufin handkerchiefs Tambourd mufins Pocket ditto Gurrhs Colored, bordered, mufin handkerchiefs Humhums Very new fancy ditto Coffas &c. &c. Elegant tambore mufins An elegant and fresh assortment of ribbands and tapes Colored work ditto Cotton flockings Laced figured ditto Worsted ditto Brocaded ditto Ladies plaids And a variety of other articles, just opened. Many of the above goods are particularly calculated for the West-India market. December 23. taw
George Bringhurst, COACH & HARNESS MAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from Arch-street, to No. 23 in north Fifth-street, adjoining the Episcopal Burial Ground, where he continues the business of Coach making in all its Branches. He makes all kinds of crane neck and perch Carriages, such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, and Coachess; also, Chairs, Kittereens, Gigs, Sulkeys; and all kinds of Harness, with plated or brass mounting. He hath a good supply of the best materials, and a stock of the best seasoned wood. Orders from any part of the United States will be duly attended to with the greatest punctuality and dispatch. His long experience in business, his care in the execution of his work, and an unremitted attention to the desires of his employers, he flatters himself will prove sufficient recommendations. He has several second-hand Carriages for sale; viz. a complete Coachess, with a coachman's seat, and Venetian blinds all round; a Phaeton; a Chair; and a Sulkey with a falling top. All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Carriages taken in to stand by the month or year. Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21. t, & $3m. 2awdo
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal. A GENERAL MEETING of the Stockholders will be held at the Company's office on Saturday, the 12th day of March next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. As the business of the meeting is of very great importance, not only to the Company in particular, but to the citizens in general, it is earnestly requested and expected that the attendance will be punctual and numerous. By order of the Board of Managers, WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. Philad. Feb. 6, 1796. w&f t 12thM
FOR SALE, A Commodious Frame House, Situated in North Second-street, No. 145, lately occupied by Leonard Jacoby, consisting of a good three story frame, twenty-five feet in front; a two story Brick building behind, with a Kitchen and offices; also, a Garden plot, one hundred feet deep, a stable and wash house, which was a communication to Race-street, four years of the lease is unexpired on the first day of January next. These premises are in good repairs, and the purchaser may have immediate possession. For particulars enquire of Robert Cox, No. 46, south Second-street.
George Hunter, CHEMIST, At his Laboratory, No. 114, south Second-street. INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has begun the DRUG business again on an extensive plan. He has for sale a general assortment of FRESH DRUGS, CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS, and PATENT MEDICINES. Likewise, painters' colours, dry and ground in oil, paint brushes, window and coach glass, dye-stuffs, used oil, oil of turpentine, copal oil varnish and japan, warranted good. Allum, copperas, madder, ground redwood by the hog's head or smaller quantity. As he imports the supplies 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, 28 feet front, and 200 feet deep. Both lots have the privilege of a 30-foot alley in the rear. Dec. 13. 3t
Copper Ware-House, No. 2. North Fourth Street. GEORGE & HENRY WESCOTT HAVE just received by the late vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, and which they are selling at the most reduced prices for cash, or a short credit, a very large and extensive assortment of sheet Copper and Bottoms, comprising sheets from 5 to 10lb. and bottoms from 16 inches to 5 feet.—Also a handsome assortment of the most approved sheathing Copper with nails, and bolts, Tin in boxes, Block-tin, Spelter in casks, Spelter solder, pig lead, &c. &c. Jan. 2. w & f.
Published, this Day, And may be had of BENJAMIN DAVIES , No. 68, High-street. [Price 5-8ths of a Dollar] Revolutionary Justice Displayed; Or an Inside View of the various Prisons of Paris, under the government of Robespierre and the Jacobins. Taken principally from the Journals of the Prisoners themselves. Translated from the French. WITH AN APPENDIX, Containing an account of the promulgation of the new religion of France; the impious attack on the ancients; and violation and plunder of the sacred receptacles of the dead. "Ab! liberty how oft thou hast been sported with." Madame Roland. At the same place may be had, an elegant duodecimo Pocket Atlas of the United States, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR.] Just published—containing nineteen Maps; that is, a general one of the United States, a particular one of each of the States, and of the North-Western Territory. February 11. 3aw2w
JUST PUBLISHED, BY JACOB JOHNSON & CO. No. 147, Market-street, Philadelphia. DODD'S reflections on Death, price 80 cents. Hervey's Meditations, 80 Thompson's Seasons, with an elegant engraving 75 The Columbiad, a Poem, on the American war 18 The American Farmer's Guide, a new and excellent Treatise on Agriculture 20 Dilworth's Book-Keeping 83 History of the Pelew Islands 25. J. Johnson & Co. will publish in a few days, The Flowers of Ancient and Modern History—2 vols. February 1. 3taw2m
JUST PUBLISHED, By MATHEW CAREY , No. 118, Market-street, [Price Three Dollars, in Boards] THE American Remembrancer. IN THREE VOLUMES. THIS WORK contains the whole of the Essays under the signatures of Cato, Brutus, Camillus, Cincinnatus, The Federalist, Atricus, Tully, Cato, Columbus, Carolinianus, with an extensive variety of other Essays.—Likewise the chief part of the Resolves and Proceedings throughout the United States, on the subject of the TREATY. February 2. codtf 2t
TO BE SOLD, A PLANTATION , in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow. A great part of the arable land is in a high state of cultivation, and very natural to the production of red clover. On said plantation there is a genteel two story brick house with four rooms on a floor, and a good dry cellar under the whole; together with a barn, corn-cribs, and carriage-house. The garden is large, and contains a good collection of the best kinds of grafted and inoculated fruit trees; the orchard consists of about three hundred grafted apple trees. Any person inclined to purchase said premises, may be informed of the terms, by applying to ANDREW HUNTER. February 8. m&tu4w
Notice is hereby given that an attachment was issued out of the inferior court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Cumberland, in the state of New Jersey, 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, indorsee of Job Butcher, which was levied by the sheriff of the county of Cumberland "on a certain sloop or shallap called the Fly of Philadelphia" with its appurtenances, as by the return of the said sheriff will more particularly appear—and notice is also hereby further 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 so as afore said instituted against him by the said Jonathan Ballinger, within such time as is prescribed 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 shallap so as aforesaid seized on the said attachment" will be sold for the satisfaction of all "creators 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. GILES, Clerk. Lucius Horatio Stockton, } Attorney for the Plff. }

NEW THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, February 26,
Will be presented, a A TRAGEDY, called
JANE SHORE.
Duke of Gloucester, Mr. Green, Lord Hastings, Mr. Wignell, Catesby, Mr. Harwood, Sir Richard Ratcliffe, Mr. Warrell, Belmont, Mr. Best, Dumont, Mr. Whitlock, Earl of Derby, Mr. Francis, Alicia, Mrs. Morris, Jane Shore, Mrs. Whitlock.
To which will be added, for the first time, A Grotesque Pantomime Entertainment, (partly new and partly compiled) called
The Witches of the Rock;
Or, HARLEQUIN EVERY WHERE. With a new overture, Incantation, Airs, and Chorus- russes, composed by Mr. Reinagle.
The Pantomime compiled by Mr. Milbourne, and under the direction of Messrs. Francis and Milbourne.
Harlequin, Mr. Francis, 1st Witch, Mr. Darley, 2nd Witch, Mrs. Warrell, Attendant Witches, { Messrs. J. Darley, Robbins, Mitchell, Miss Willems, &c.
Pantaloons, Mr. Warrell, Lawyer, Mr. Darley, jun., Drunken Valet, Mr. Milbourne, Surveyors, Mr. Best, Percy, Sig. Joseph Doherty, Miser, Mr. Morgan, Pompey, Mr. Warrell, jun., Tinker, Mr. Mitchell, Bricklayer, Master Warrell,
Milliners, { Miss Willems, Miss Rowson, Mills Oldfield, &c.
Fruit Woman, Mrs. Rowson, Columbine, Miss Milbourne, Old Lady, Miss Salomon.
With new Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations.— Interfered with a variety of mechanical changes, magical transitions, and whimsical metamorphoses.
To conclude with a DISPLAT of
The Great Falls of Niagara.
The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne
Rickett's New Amphitheatre,
CHESNUT-STREET.
THIS PRESENT EVENING,
Thursday, 25th February, There will be presented, a general Grand Display of the most capital
Equestrian & Stage Performances,
And, in addition to the former Scenery, the BEAUTIFUL PAINTING
By Mr. Joseph Perouani, painter and architect from Italy, which gave such extraordinary satisfaction last evening, at the celebration of
THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTH-NIGHT,
Representing the Temple of Minerva, with the Statue of that Goddess of Wisdom, in the attitude of con- templating a bust of the President of the United States of America, placed on an handsome pedestal, and surrounded by Fifteen Figures, emblematic of the Fifteen States, holding Festoons of Flowers.
The President's Statue is crowned by other Figures, re- presenting Immortality and Liberty, ready to cele- brate the Birth Day of this virtuous hero, whilst an Eagle appears, flying swiftly down, with the label in his bill,
E PLURIBUS UNUM.
The top of the Temple and the Architrave are orna- mented with emblematical Paintings descriptive of The VICTORIES gained under the command of Washington,
Who yesterday commenced his 64th year, which is recorded by History, sitting by the pedestal that supports the bust.
The Arms of each State are painted over each Box, and the arms of the U. S. opposite the Stage.
COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURE
appear on the front of the Stage. And several Shields for Coats of Arms of the new States; together with other Emblems of the Indian Treaties.
Besides, a variety of other Paintings & Figures, that compose
A Troupe of Scenery extremely interesting.
The whole House will be illuminated with variegated lamps, and the great Granddome is ornamented with Festoons of Flowers.
The Evening's Amusement to conclude with RICKETT'S NEW PANTOMIME, called,
The Triumph of Virtue;
Or, HARLEQUIN IN PHILADELPHIA
FOR SALE,
A NEAT two story frame building, situate in Fifth- street, continued in Southwark, which Lets at 30l. per annum, subject to a ground rent of 10s.
An elegant Brown Gelding, 14 1-2 hands high, goes well in a chair or under the saddle.—An handsome riding Chair and Coach, with harness complete.
Three tracts of Land, situate contiguous to each other, containing about 773 acres, in Northumberland county, near the town of Northumberland. Sundry tracts of Land in Bedford county, being about 2,200 acres, part near the waters of Conyngham, and adjoining Lands of Daniel Tyson. Also, one other tract in Westmoreland county, adjoining lands of William Sitgreaves, on Clear- field creek. For terms apply to
SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN,
No. 81, S. Water-street. or No. 72, S. Second-street.
Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1796.
Political Book-Store, No. 8, South Front-street.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS BRADFORD,
A PROSPECT
FROM THE
CONGRESS GALLERY,
During the Session beginning the 7th December, 1795.
CONTAINING
The President's Speech, the addresses of both Hou- ses, some of the debates in the Senate, and all the principal debates in the House of Representatives, each debate being brought under one head, and so digested and simplified as to give the reader the completest view of the proceedings with the least possible fatigue.
With Occasional Remarks, By PETER PORCUPINE.
Just Published,
A Poetical Paraphrase on our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount, by Charles Crawford Esq.
Harper's address to his Constituents, The Guillotine.
Martian's Law of Nations. Hunter, on the blood, 1st vol. Feb. 25. d3t
HOUSE OF COMMONS,
November 25.
[Continued.]
Mr. Fox began a speech of the most energetic eloquence, of which a faint sketch can only be given, with warm commendations of the former speaker. He said, that highly as he always ad- mired the talents of the hon. gentleman, he was the more pleased with the display of them on the present occasion, as there was not a principle laid down in the speech to which any man might not assent, and yet oppose the present bill. The inge- nuity of the hon. gentleman had indeed made no inconsiderable impression upon the house, though his arguments seemed not so much to bear on the point in discussion as on the general policy of legis- lation. He felt the difficulty of replying to a speech of this nature in its utmost extent. He was not in the least disposed, nor did he believe any sober po- litician would be inclined to controvert the princi- ples laid down by the honourable gentleman in the beginning of his speech. About the degree of con- straint which government was to impose, alone, could any dispute arise; that government was in its application a system of restraint upon human action, was incontrovertible. It was important, however, to consider well the quantity and the quality of re- straint which circumstances required, and to prove clearly the necessity upon which an increase of re- straint was to be founded.
The hon. gentleman had complained that it was the temper of the times to take every general prin- ciple as meant to apply universally, and to fasten upon the person who employs it, all the absurd con- sequences which might arise from such an applica- tion. Of this disposition he was convinced no man had better reason to complain than himself. The hon. gentleman had accused gentlemen on this side of the house of wishing to produce this dilemma, either that the people of this country were animat- ed by an universal spirit of loyalty, or that they were inflamed with a spirit of disaffection. He had never said that the people of this country were so completely harmonious in their political sentiments or opinions, or that no discontent prevailed. But it had been often stated on this side of the house, and he would call upon the hon. gentleman to an- swer, whether he believed the spirit of disaffection was greater or less now, than it was previous to the war? He had never stated, because he had never believed, that the state of public affairs was of public affairs was wholly without danger. If it was allowed to be greater, to what cause was the increase to be attrib- uted? He was surely enabled to presume, that it was occasioned by the discontent, excited by a war impolitic and unjust, by the measures of a corrupt incapable administration, and to the complicated miseries arising from the decay of commerce and the pressure of famine, into which the country had been plunged. The war then had produced an ef- fect, directly the reverse of that stated by ministers themselves as the chief reason of triumphing in its success. If, on the other hand, the grounds of ap- prehension were less, why were the sacrifices re- quired for public security to be increased? He ask- ed pardon of the house, for the repetition in which he indulged, but when the same arguments are em- ployed, and the same objections offered to gentle- men on this side of the house, he could not forbear repeating his material question.
With regard to the point of danger, of which the hon. gentleman was so anxious to have a spe- cific declaration of his sentiments, he had always stated that some discontent existed, which might not be unworthy of attention, but which would ne- ver justify the legislative remedies proposed. The hon. gentleman had assented to treat as a paradox, the observation of his hon. friend (Mr. Lansdown) that the danger of an attack was often created by the injudicious mode of defence. If it was one, however, it was one of those which frequent expe- rience proves to be true. Many political evils were rendered desperate by the absurd methods pursued to remedy, or to remove them. Was the hon. gen- tleman so much more of a whig than himself, as to impute the whole evils of the civil wars to Charles I. to which the nation owed its liberties, in conse- quence of the conduct of that ill-fated monarch: The hon. gentleman believed all these calamities were to be ascribed to the illegality of ship-money, or of various other acts of that prince, but he would ask, whether there were not a body of persons, pre- viously inimical to the constitution, and that the at- tack upon the monarchy was rendered formidable, and even tragical in the event, by the rigorous mea- sures which rendered the breach irreparable.
The hon. gentleman had also mentioned the case of the Americans, when that unfortunate dispute first was agitated, and when he heard scraps of pam- phlets read to prove that there was a settled design formed, to shake off the connection of this country; he had never been so unqualified a supporter of America, as to assert that no such designs were entertained. He was convinced however that there were very few who had conceived the project of se- parating from the mother country. By injudicious attempts to remedy the evils then complained of, was realized the catastrophe which it was in- tended to prevent. The hon. gentleman had not recurred to that fallacy so often answered, of which gentlemen on this side were accused, that they as- cribed the discontent to the measures of his majes- ty's ministers. The hon. gentleman asked, did not these discontent exist, before the war, to which much of the discontent was imputed, had been commenced? Here again he would recollect the two examples he had already employed. In the time of Charles I. there might exist causes of dissatisfac- tion. Nevertheless the conduct and the extra- vagant pretences of that prince, and the impolicy of his ministers carried them to that height which proved so fatal to themselves. A similar observa- tion, said Mr. Fox, is applicable to what happened in America. I do not know what are the senti- ments of the learned gentleman on that subject, but I put it to him whether he would consider it an argument of any weight against that injudicious conduct of parliament which occasioned the sepa- ration of America from the British empire, because a letter could be produced, written by some dissatisfied man in Boston in 1764, in which he expres-
sed his wish for a separation? But he says, that much of the present danger arises from a body of men concentrating all the ill humours and discon- tents of the country, and applying them to their own purpose, to create dissatisfaction to the gov- ernment. Can the hon. gentleman, however, main- tain that this is a danger which arises only from a particular conjuncture in the times, and which has no reference to the character of the government? on the contrary, has it not its chief source in their misconduct? Is it not from mal-administration that it derives its strength and confidence? Ill humours are more apt to exist in bad than in good govern- ments. They will always be found to prevail in the greatest degree under the worst, such as I con- tend the present to be; I need not say that I mean the administration, not the constitution. Equally false is the argument, that we by the line of con- duct which we adopt, give strength to the enemies of the constitution, and afford additional grounds for those strong measures, which government are forced to adopt, in order to repel the danger aris- ing from their machinations. The words of a celebrated writer, on an occasion, to which I have already alluded, are extremely applicable to the pre- sent instance. Mr. Fox here quoted the words of Mr. Burke, recommending lenient and conciliatory measures with respect to America: "I would di- vide," says he, "not Charleston from South Caro- lina, not Boston from New-York, but those who are adverse to taxation from those who wished a se- paration."—In the present instance continued Mr. Fox, I would adopt some policy: I would divide those who merely complain of grievances, and wish for the reform of abuses, from those who are un- friendly to the constitution. I would not repress the few who may be desirous of overthrowing the constitution, nor risk the adoption of measures which may engender a spirit of general disgust. I should rather endeavor to conciliate enmity, to redress grievances, to reform abuses, to unite all under the banner of the constitution; but by no means to widen the breach, to drive every thing to extremes, and inflame discontent to despair.
CHARLESTON, [S. C.] February 4.
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Auxent, Campbell; Gonaives, 9 days; Schooner Peggy, Atkins, Penob- scot, 14 days; brig Aurora, Wardell, Boston, 30 days, Schooner Savannah Packet, Rogers, Savannah, 1 day; sloop Nancy, Morrison, Savannah, 1 day; ship Ran- dolph, Greenough, Portsmouth, (N. H.) 28 days; sloop Polly, Finch, Gonaives, 12 days; brig Juno, Moore, Portsmouth, (N. H.) 26 days.
The snow Henrietta, in 32 days from Nevis, has a pilot on board; she spoke, the day before yesterday, a large ship from Bremen, bound for this port. The ship Tammany, in 14 days from New-York, was at anchor below the fort last evening.
February 5.
Yesterday arrived the ship Tammany, Ward, New- York, 15 days; Schooner Betsey, Waterman, Philadel- phia, 5 days; Schooner Avarice, Bonnell, Aux Cayes, 25 days; snow Sally, Lindsay, Cape-Francois, 20 days; schooner Sally, Leach, Salem, 9 days; brig Deadama, How, New-York, 7 days; Schooner Philadelphia, Butler, Philadelphia, 7 days; sloop Mary, Savage, 18 days.
DIED At his plantation, Horse-Shoe, Philip Smith, Esq. aged 68 years (wanting a few days). This vena- rable and most worthy man closed his mortal career in such a manner as bespoke him the real and undissim- bled Christian.
Sunday evening last, Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, the amiable consort of Isaac Holmes, Esq. Collector of the Customs for the port of Charleston.
Last evening, Mr. Philip Hart, a member of the Hebrew Congregation, aged 71 years.
NEW-YORK, February 23.
The multiplication of people in this state ex- ceeds all former calculations. They city and county of New-York, in 1784, contained but 23,000 inhabitants—the present number is 50,000. The multiplication of people in the whole state fall very little short of the same ratio.
On the same principles, this city will contain.
In 1805 - - - - - 100,000
1816 - - - - - 200,000
1826 - - - - - 400,000
That is, in 30 years, at the present rate of pro- gression, New York will contain more inhabitants than any city in Europe, except London, Paris and Constantinople. In 70 years the number will equal that of either of those cities.
This idea is not visionary. The two circum- stances that make great towns, are commerce and manufactures, and this city is to rise on commerce. The tract of country, which is now actually sup- plied from New-York, equals in extent and fer- tility, that part of Great Britain, which lies to the southward of the Tweed. Perhaps half a cen- tury is not sufficient to give this country the same state of high cultivation as that of England. But this may be expected in less than a century. The same state of improvement and population in the country, will require a correspondent population of the commercial cities. If therefore, the growth of our country should not be checked by wars or other unusual calamities, we may expect New- York in about 70 years to equal the cities of Lon- don and Westminster, and Harlem will be in the suburbs of the city. The territory trading to this city will then contain about 7 or 8 millions of people.
Similar calculations may be made, with respect to many other parts of our country.
The spirit of extending inland navigation, is one most favorable to population.
I will venture to predict that in one century from this day, there will be scarcely a village in the United States, at the distance of 30 miles from boatable water.
The legislature of Rhode-Island has taken steps to open an inland navigation from Providence river to Worcester county in Massachusetts. The state of Connecticut is penetrated by rivers that will some time or other admit boats from Norwich thro' Windham to the borders of Massachusetts: and by the Housatonic, a navigation may perhaps be opened from Stratford and Derby, to Stockbridge in Massachusetts.
The whole interior of this state, New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, will be intersected with navigable water; and men now living may see boats at our wharves from Quebec on one side and the Lake of the woods on the other.
An aggregate statement of the sums which will be requisite for the payment of interest, and certain reimbursements of the public debt, from the year 1795 to the year 1824, inclusive.
   dols. cents.     In 1795 4,338,972 97   1796 4,424,902 47   1797 4,485,502 47   1798 4,601,302 47   1799 4,138,062 47   1800 4,273,282 47   1801 5,603,592 81   1802 6,509,362 81   1803 7,240,084 81   1804 6,060,254 81   1805 6,439,064 81   1806 6,244,437 81   1807 5,620,803 81   1808 4,874,171 81   1809 4,862,151 81   1810 4,607,631 81   1811 607,631 81   1812 4,607,631 81   1813 4,607,631 81   1814 4,607,631 11   1815 4,607,631 81   1816 4,607,631 81   1817 4,607,631 81   1818 4,148,608 19   1819 2,286,106 56   1820 2,286,106 56   1821 2,286,106 56   1822 2,286,106 56   1823 2,287,106 56   1824 2,063,706 90  
Note—The amount of principal of which the different species of the public debt is compos- ed, is as follows. Foreign 12,200,000: 6 per cents, 29,310,856,86: deferred 14,561,934. 41. 3 per cents. 19,569,909. 63: 5-1-2 per cents. 1,848,900: 4-1-2 per cents. 176,000: unfund- ed estimated at 1,382,837. 37; domestic loans 6,200,000.—Total debt of the United States, 85,250,638 dollars 27 cents.
On the principles of the foregoing statement, the foreign debt, now funded here, will be extinguish- ed in the year 1810. The 6 per cent stock now bearing interest will be all extinguished in the year 1819: and the whole debt, in 1824.
CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 23.
(CONCLUDED.)
By general consent the committee went back to the discussion of the first section.
A motion was made to strike out the first sec- tion in order to try the principle, whether the lots should be absolutely vested in the United States, or whether they should be mortgaged as a fund on the credit of which the money should be bor- rowed.
Mr. Millhouse proposed a substitute for the first section, which contained the first principle, viz. that of vesting the power absolute in the United States so far as respects one half of the lots, which he proposed should be at the disposal of the United States, to reimburse the loan of one half the sum proposed to be borrowed viz. 250,000.
The first section was passed over, and a motion made to strike out of the second section the words "on the credit of the said lots"
Mr. Smith (N. H.) said the motion was im- material to the object as he conceived the lots were by the bill, in its present form, perfectly at the disposal of the United States. He disliked the idea of associating or blending this business in any manner whatever with the fiscal concerns of the Un- ited States. He wished to keep the whole busi- ness independent and distinct.
Mr. Brent consented to this amendment. He at the same time alluded to the observations which had been offered from different parts of the House, some of which he remarked, had a tendency to shake the general confidence of the people in the faith of the Government relative to a final esta- blishment of the seat of government on the Patow- mack—that they went to a sacrifice of the pub- lic property by counteracting the principles of eco- nomy, and eventually lessening the value of that property in such manner as would render the pre- sent funds entirely inadequate to the completion of the public buildings. This being the case, he submitted whether it would not be a stain on the faith of the government, to refuse that aid, which if now afforded will enable the commissioners to complete the public edifices at the time appointed by law for removing the seat of Government.
Mr. Sedgwick said that the idea of the gentle- man last up, was not correct in supposing that the faith of the government was pledged to guarantee this loan, or to advance one shilling for the purpo- ses to which he had alluded. Mr. Sedgwick re- curred to the law for establishing the permanent seat of government, and to what was repeatedly decla- red on that occasion, the United States was to be exonerated from all expence.
But though this was the actual situation of things yet for the purposes of union, accommodation and mutual good will, he was heartily willing to fan- cied the loan for half a million of dollars—but as he was desirous that as little eventual loss as pos- sible should be incurred by

a thing was never heard of. He did not clearly comprehend what was meant by saying that private individual convenience or accommodation was in any way consulted in passing a public law by the Congress of the United States, he considered any intimation of this sort as entirely unfounded.
Mr. Gallatin reproached all idea of a contract of bargain in respect to the law for fixing the seat of the federal government; he did not comprehend what was meant by such remarks. Mr. Gallatin considered the law, as all other laws, fairly enacted by the legislature of that time, and that any future legislature might repeal it, if they saw proper, and establish the permanent seat of government in what situation they please. The law has determined where the seat of government shall be, but certain things are to be done previous to the government's being transferred, public buildings are to be erected, &c. Mr. Gallatin was in favor of the amendment for striking out the words; he considered uniformity in the system of public loans as important.
Mr. Sedgwick explained, in doing which he remarked that he had not mentioned any thing like a contract of the nature alluded to—he never knew of the existence of any such—but the law for carrying the government to the Patowmac he considered as binding as any contract whatever.
The Committee rose and reported progress. Mr. W. Smith of the Committee of Ways and Means brought in a report relative to the internal revenue of the United States which contains several resolutions proposing sundry modifications of the Duties on Still, Licences, &c. &c. read twice and referred to the committee of the whole.
Adjourned. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Mr. Orr, member from Kentucky, took his seat in the House this day.
Mr. New of the committee on enrolled bills, reported the bill entitled, "An act for the relief of Benjamin Strother," as truly enrolled—The speaker signed the same.
The memorial of Antonio Carmichael, widow of William Carmichael, late minister of the United States at the court of Spain, praying that her late husband may be recognized as Charge d'Affaires of the United States at the court of Spain, from the year 1785 to the year 1790—during which period he acted as such, though not formally commissioned.—It appears from this memorial that Mr. Carmichael had exhausted his estate in supporting his commission.—On motion of Mr. Christie, the memorial was referred to the Secretary of State.
Mr. Patton presented the petition of Richard Tressure, a soldier in the late war, praying compensation for a certificate of which he had been defrauded by a soldier of the same regiment: referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Hillhouse brought in a new "bill to regulate Trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers," which was twice read, and referred to the committee of the whole House, for Monday next. Interim to be printed.
Mr. Milledge presented several petitions against the treaty—referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
It was moved to go into a committee of the whole on the bill authorizing a loan for the use of the city of Washington, in the district of Columbia; this motion was agreed to.—Previous to the speaker's leaving the chair, it was moved that the sergeant at arms should be sent to require the attendance of the absent members, there being scarcely a quorum in the House; this motion was agreed to. Mr. Muhlenberg took the chair.
The motion to strike out the words "the said lots," from the second section, was further discussed.
Mr. Swift opposed the motion—He wished, if the United States are to do any thing in the business, that it might be merely guaranteeing the loan—He supposed that if the words were struck out the United States would become implicated in such manner as to be pledged absolutely to repay the whole amount.
Mr. Havens observed, that it did not appear to him of material consequence, whether the words were struck out or not. If the loan is effected, it will be on the general credit of the United States, without any special reference to the lots; but if the lots remaining as a security is a security is thought to operate as inducement to lend, he saw no mischief that could arise from their being pledged.
Mr. Dayton did not view the subject in this but in a different point of light. The section, by retaining the words in question, is liable to two different and opposite meanings, one of which involved a principle which he should not agree to, a. the United States would thereby become pledged, independent of a security at their absolute disposal, and by which they could indemnify themselves by the sale of the lots; whereas by striking out the words, the way would be open so to modify the bill, as to avoid this predicament.
Mr. Swift offered several additional reasons in support of his opinion. Alluding to the expenses already incurred at the city of Washington, he observed, that if a similar scale was adhered to, there was no calculating the amount for which the government of the United States might become pledged. He wished the business to proceed under the direction of the commissioners. He supposed that the interference of the government would increase the rate of expenses enormously.
Mr. Williams observed, that whenever the public embark in a business similar to that under consideration, there was no end to the expense. His opinion was, that the government should have as little to do with this business as possible. Mr. Williams called for the reading of sundry papers relating to the expenses already incurred—these papers being read, Mr. Williams remarked, that for the single article of surveying alone, more than 22,000 dollars had been expended, and 12,000 for erecting a bridge, which was carried away by the first flood! It has been said that 700,000 dollars would complete the buildings proposed, but when the rise in the price of materials, necessaries of life, and labor, is taken into consideration, he was of opinion that three times that sum would be found necessary. It was stated the other day, that 200,000 dollars
them convenient for the reception of Congress. Lots have been sold, it is said, to the amount of 300,000 dollars—a failure in the payments is apprehended, but no reason is assigned for this failure.
Mr. Williams then asked if it was right for government to enter into the business? Was it right for them to guarantee a loan, for the purpose of appreciating the value of private property? The lots have been bought on speculation, and have been hawked about in all parts of the United States. Gentlemen have been called on to speak on—He wished they would do so on both sides—He wished as much as the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Crabb) that the cloak should be thrown off. It has been said that economy has been used in the expenditure of the money already laid out—He could with the proofs of this economy. It is said that if this aid is not given, the faith of government will be shaken. The act for establishing the seat of government is sufficiently strong. No proposition is made for repealing it. No additional act will give it more force and energy. He wished the government to adhere to the act already passed. Let the commissioners proceed and make the loan on the security of the lots. He adverted to the experience of the State of New-York in respect to the Government House of that State. That business went on from step to step, till it cost an enormous sum. Mr. Williams objected to the title of the buildings which had been raised. He blushed, he said, as a republican, when he reflected on them. They will exceed in magnificence the palaces in Europe. Salaries and compensations would be called for answerable to such sumptuous buildings. He was of opinion that the expense of finishing these edifices would exceed by a million of dollars, any calculations that could be made. The United States will this year have to make extensive loans for indispensable objects. The House ought to pause before they guarantee this loan, for they will certainly have to pay it. He had no objection, however, to guarantee a loan for a small sum, but he would rather vote to give the whole amount in question, than involve the government in this business, on the principles of the bill.
Mr. Dearborn called for a paper stating the dimensions of the public buildings; he had heard there was such a paper, but it appeared to him, that there was a reluctance to produce it. He wished also to see the contracts which the commissioners had made with the large purchasers, that it might be known how far those contracts had been complied with, and what was the present actual state of the property.
Mr. Brent gave a concise detail of the nature and situation of those contracts: no absolute conveyance of the property had been made to those purchasers; the lots are held as a security for the performance of the contract on their part. Mr. Brent gave an account also of the houses which had been erected pursuant to the contracts alluded to. Mr. Brent remarked that if an unfavorable bargain had been made by the former commissioners (which he did not say was the fact) that circumstances afforded no substantial reason why the gentlemen who now have the management of the business should not be aided by the government in prosecuting and perfecting a work of public necessity and utility.
Mr. Giles said he hoped this business as well as all others would be treated in a candid manner; and that the advocates of the bill would be permitted to make it as good as they could. He thought on this principle some observations which had been made, might as well have been spared. The question is for striking out certain words in the second section—He conceived no light could be thrown on this particular motion by any of the information which had been called for. He then noticed the effect which would result from striking out the words. He was not very anxious on the point, but as conducting to a union of sentiment he supposed it preferable that they should be struck out. Mr. Giles then adverted to the ideas thrown out yesterday by Mr. Gallatin, who had asserted that the law for establishing the permanent seat of the general government was repealable, and did not partake of the nature of a contract. Mr. Giles thought it necessary to notice this opinion which he considered as unfounded. He maintained that the law was in the first place a contract on the part of the government, particularly with the states which have located a district of territory for the seat of government. The law he further observed was founded on a constitutional provision; this law merely designated the particular spot which shall be that permanent seat of the government pursuant to the constitution. Two different situations cannot be fixed on—One is recognized, and it cannot be optional, on constitutional principles, to confirm or repeal that law; it must remain as it is.
Mr. Giles then adverted to the several objections to the principle of the loan; on this point he thought a union of opinions might be obtained.
Mr. Swanwick supported the amendment; he wished to disconnect the government entirely with the lots, any further than to have them at their disposal to reimburse any deficiency. With respect to a loan, he was for having it negotiated as all other loans; That the money should be borrowed simply, as the credit of the United States.
Mr. Venable proposed a substitute for the first and second sections; and in order to admit this, he moved that these two sections should be struck out.
His amendment was seconded, and superceded that already before the committee.
Mr. Giles said this amendment if adopted would serve to unite the committee, as it obviated many of the most essential objections which had been made.
Mr. Giles then gave some information relative to the public buildings. He had seen them—That designed for the residence of the Chief Magistrate he thought was on too extensive a scale, and he believed the present Commissioners themselves were of that opinion: but, he observed, that the best must now be made of the business, and he remarked that this advantage would result from the government's being concerned; they would in future be able to interfere and contrive the scale of the expenses.—With respect to the house designed for the accommodation of Congress, he had always thought it
gentleman from New-York, that it will exceed a royal palace; for his part he hoped it would, for he was of opinion, that the house designed for the sessions of the representatives of a great, free, sovereign and independent people, ought to be superior to any palace whatever.
Mr. Venable's amendment was then discussed, several amendments to it were suggested.
Mr. Sedgwick said he seconded the motion because it appeared to him to embrace the only principle on which he could consent to guarantee a loan. It was he said conformable to the spirit of the first law.
Mr. Sitgreaves remarked on what had fallen from Mr. Giles, in which that gentleman, had said it was uncaudal to oppose the bill while the details of its several parts were under discussion. He differed from the gentleman—he however had not before spoken on the bill, though he intended to vote against it in toto. Mr. Sitgreaves then offered some objections to several principles which had been brought forward relative to conveying and mortgaging the lots. He said, if the lots were conveyed to Commissioners, there was no occasion for the legislature to pass an act to enable them to borrow money; but he understood the conveyance had been made in trust; if so, these trusts could not be interfered with by the legislature; they could not be altered. If they were conveyed to be sold, they cannot mortgage, nor can this house give them authority to do so. Even if the Commissioners could be enabled to mortgage, the one design is incompatible with the other. The idea of borrowing on mortgage is inconsistent with the sale of the lots.
Mr. Dayton said the conveyances were made in conformity to the original act for the use of the United States; of course, it was necessary to authorize the Commissioners to make any loan; that authority must go from this house. The question is whether it is best to place the property in the hands of the President of the United States, or let it remain in the hands of the Commissioners, he thought the former the best, as it would be in the power of the President so to manage the loan that it might not interfere with any loan made for the use of government. With respect to the objection respecting mortgages, it was the same which he had already made, and would be removed by the amendment.
Mr. Brent gave information of the actual state of the trusts vested in the Commissioners, in order to obviate any objections arising from any supposed interference with that trust by the provisions of this bill. He considered the way was perfectly clear for the government to proceed in guaranteeing this loan.
Mr. Sitgreaves observed that agreeable to the statement given by the gentleman last speaking, further information was become necessary, he should therefore move that the Committee should rise in order to give time for acquiring this information. Some further remarks were made by two or three gentlemen, the Committee then rose and reported progress. Adjourned.
Philadelphia, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 25, 1796.
On Thursday last, the First Troop of Philadelphia Cavalry, commanded by John Duval, gave an elegant dinner at Richardet's, to Major General WAYNE, and his Suite.—All the officers of the Legion of the United States, then in the city, were guests on this pleasing occasion, as were also General White, of New-Jersey, and the officers of the Second and Third Troops of Philadelphia Cavalry.
The following toasts were drank, viz.
 1. The United States—May they continue to exhibit to the world the solid advantages derived from a free but energetic Government, whose fruits are Peace, Justice, and Universal Benevolence.  2. The Congress—May they cherish the clear principles of the Constitution, and frown upon its open and secret foes.  3. The People—May they always distinguish between patriotism and sedition, and banish those formidable foes to liberty—licentiousness, sedition and fickleness.  4. The President of the United States—May public gratitude and private affection be the reward of distinguished patriotism and eminent virtue.  5. The Republic of France—Stability to her new Constitution; May she soon enjoy in peace, the happiness resulting from a Government founded on the authority of her citizens.  6. Our allies and friends among all nations—May the happy days arrive, when the only contest shall be—that of striving to outdo each other in acts of friendship and beneficence.  7. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures—Trade with all; enmity with none.  8. The Independent American Citizens—Who will not submit to foreign influence, nor meddle with the affairs of other nations.  9. John Adams.  10. John Jay.  11. Alexander Hamilton.  12. The Marquis la Fayette—Let American gratitude ever sympathize with the worthy and unfortunate Friend of our country.  13. May our unfortunate fellow citizens, who have been captives in Algiers soon return to participate in the prosperity of our Free and Happy Country.  14. Our old tried Friend and Soldier—Who makes not a trade of war, but shews himself master of the art, when his country calls for his valour and talents.  15. The Western Army, May they entwined with their laurels the blessings of a grateful country.  VOLUNTEERS.
The American Fair—May those, only, who deserve them, be rewarded with their smiles. By General Wayne, The first troop of Philadelphia Dragoons; may their patriotic exertions and those of the other worthy citizens who composed the late volunteer army, produce a conviction to the world that the Constitution and laws of the United States, cannot be resisted with impunity.
by the American Soldier in the Western Wilderness, he always worn in the bosom of the American Fair, as their favorite Ever Green.
By Blair M'Clenachan, after the Gen. had retired. The man who deserves well of his country Gen. Wayne.
By a gentleman of the First troop; Gov. Mifflin. By another gentleman; Gov. Howell.
From the Kingston Gazette Extraordinary of Jan. 18.
KINGSTON, (Jan.) January 18. On Service.
Honourable Major-General Taylor.
SIR, I have great satisfaction in announcing to you, that in consequence of orders which I issued to Major General Walpole, he moved forward with a large strong column of regulars, accompanied by the Spaniards and the dogs.
He had only advanced some hundred yards, when a maroon delivered a message from Johnstone. As we had experienced much trifling evasion and insincerity, it was judged expedient to move slowly on, merely taking the precaution of keeping the dogs in the rear of the column.
In consequence of this arrangement of the line of march, which I conceive was both firm and temperate, the Maroons, to the number of two hundred and sixty, have surrendered. I have in my possession, of Trelawny Maroons, upwards of four hundred persons; of whom I count about one hundred and thirty men.
Some of the young Maroons are still out: But I think we have a near and happy prospect of extinguishing the embers of this Rebellion.
You will announce this pleasing event to the Public, in the Kingston Papers.
I have the honour to remain your most obedient and most humble servant,
BALCARRES, M. G. Castle Wemyss, Jan. 16th, 1796. Major General Taylor.
TO BE SOLD. At PUBLIC VENDUE,
At the Merchant's Coffee House, at 7 o'clock on Wednesday the 30th day of March next, Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of JOHN BRINGHURST, late of Germantown, Coach Maker deceased.
No. 1. A VALUABLE PLANTATION, or tract of Land, situate about 7 miles from Philadelphia at the end of a road leading from Germantown Main Street commonly called Bicefles Lane, about half way between Germantown and Miles town, and in the neighbourhood of several Mills, bounded by lands of Dr. William Shippen, Delman Kolp, the lime kiln road, and the road that divides Germantown & Bristol townships.—A situation is equal to any within the same distance of the City, for a gentleman's country seat, having a full view of the City Philadelphia and the river Delaware—Containing 66 acres 47 perches more or less, 16 acres whereof woodland, 10 acres can be watered by a never failing spring that arises on the premises—The whole of the soil naturally good—On which is erected a stone messuage with an excellent well of water at the door, a frame barn, &c. A young thriving orchard of 3 acres, a good kitchen garden with a variety of peaches, pears, plums, cherry and English walnut trees; the whole inclosed by a good post and rail fence, and the garden paved in.
No. 2. Three contiguous lots or pieces of land lying on the north side of a road leading from the Germantown road at Nice town to Schuylkill 4 3/4 miles from the city—bounded by the rear of the Nice town lots, lands of Thomas Fisher, James Logan, and the road aforesaid—Containing 27 acres and 114 perches, more or less (after deducting an undivided 15th part of 22 1/2 acres) The whole can be made good meadow, about 5 acres thereof is woodland, on which is erected a two story frame messuage with an excellent well of water at the door, a stable &c. and a never failing spring nearly in the center of the premises—the whole inclosed by a good post and rail fence.
No. 3. A two story messuage, and garden inclosed with a good pale fence, situate on a lane called Shoemaker's lane near Germantown Main Street, containing half an acre and 11 perches, including a small piece of land of Benjamin Shoemaker's for a tail-race. The whole being in good order.
No. 4. A barracks lot marked in the plan of the barracks square, No. 60 situate on the east side of 3d Street in the Northern Liberties, containing in breadth 20 feet and in depth 112 feet to Rose Alley, bounded northward by John Graul's lot, and southward by a lot of Henry Fraley.
Possession may be had immediately. The terms and conditions of Sale will be made known at the time and place above mentioned. Any person desirous of viewing the above premises, can apply to either of the subscribers.
GEORGE BRINGHURST, JOHN M'CULLOH.
N. B. The Executors of the above estate, once more solicit all persons having demands against said estate to present them before the day of sale.
Philad. February 25, 1796. tt&t of
For SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS,
IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylon Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanoes.
Willings & Francis. January 30. 3244.
Canal Lottery Office, Near the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, February 25, 1796.
STATE OF THE WHEEL:
  1 prize of 30,000 - 30,000   3 do. 20,000 - 100,000   1 do. 10,000 - 10,000   2 do. 2,500 - 5,000   9 do. 1,000 - 9,000   13 do. 500 - 6,500   32 do. 100 - 3,200 
With a proportionate number of 12 dollar prizes. The Public are informed, that from the above statement, and the Lottery being about two-thirds drawn, the Wheel is upwards of One hundred thousand dollars richer than at the commencement; and that in future the rise of Tickets will be progressive, after every day, or every other day's drawing, while the 30,000 dollars remains in the Wheel.
Wm. Blackburn, Agent.
The holders of fortunate Tickets of One hundred dollar prizes and upwards, will be paid cash for them, allowing a reasonable discount besides that expressed on the face of the Ticket.
A Check-book kept at the Office for examination and

Washington Canal Lottery, No. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. I.
  Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000   5 ditto 1,000 5,000   10 ditto 500 5,000   20 ditto 100 2,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   5750 ditto 12 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 
5847 Prizes, 11638 Blanks, not two to a prize. 175,000
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, - 175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly.
(Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
or Sale at this Office.
The Constitution of the United States, price 20 cents.
Last report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, containing a Plan for the further support of PUBLIC CREDIT, 75 cents.
Germanicus 20. Proceedings of the Executive respecting the Insurgents; forming an interesting History of the late Insurrection in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Interesting summary of the events which have taken place in the Republic of Geneva—written by M. de Nivernois, 12 1-2 cents.
Twenty-six letters; on the most interesting subjects, respecting the American Revolution, containing much information not generally known to the Citizens of the United States, written in the year 1780, 25 cents.
Also a few copies of the Accounts of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, during the year 1794—price one Dollar and 50 cents. December 20th, 1795. d.
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  A magnificent dwelling-house, 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are } 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 cash prize of 10,000   2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 do. 1,000 10,000   20 do. 500 10,000   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 20 20,000   5,000 do. 10 50,000 
16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington. Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire rows 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 complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prize are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
The twenty-four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A correct PLAN of the whole of this Important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient & modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the same may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable. February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET. edtf
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Wirt & Co. Baltimore or Gideon Devlin, Savannah, of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
Ephraim Clark,
CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, PHILADELPHIA, Has received by the different arrivals, A VERY LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Gold, Silver, and Metal Watches; ALSO, A GENERAL SUPPLY OF TOOLS, FILES, AND MATERIALS; CONSISTING OF—
Japanned Clock Faces; Eight day, and thirty hour brass; flat pinions and forged work; large and small bells; time-piece and watch glasses; springs; large and small flakes and beek irons; ditto hammers; large and small bench vices; and hand vices; sliding tongs and pliers; screw plates; round, oval, and square draw plates; shears; blow pipes; emery; rotten stone; prussic stone; crucibles; cat-gut, and 30 hour lines; an elegant assortment of ladies and gentlemen's steel and gilt chains, silk strings, gilt and steel seals and keys. All orders from the Country carefully attended to. February 11. tu&f
TO BE SOLD,
That well known Estate, The Tammany Hill Farm,
Late belonging to Godfrey Malbone, Esq. deceased, SITUATED in Newport, Rhode-Island, consisting of about 700 acres of choice arable and pasture land, within a mile of the central part of Newport. This estate is advantageously situated, plentifully watered—commands an extensive prospect of the town, ocean, country, &c. &c. Has upon it orchards, of the best engrafted fruit trees; and three handsome farm houses, in good repair. In the elegant and extensive gardens, belonging to the farm, are several fish-ponds, bathing, streams, summer-houses, &c. &c. Together with a quantity of Connecticut-cut stone—the ruins of a large mahogany house, consumed by fire. For terms of purchase, &c. apply to Francis Brinley and William Hunter, Esquires, at Newport, Rhode-Island; Dr. Lloyd, and Mr. Nathaniel Brinley, at Boston; Mr. Samuel Breck, jun. Philadelphia; or to Richard Harrison, Esq. at New-York. Feb. 13. *4teod.
JUST PUBLISHED,
[Price, one dollar and a half.]
And to be sold by Messrs. Bailey, Rice, Davies, Stephens, Ormrod, and Dobson.
The United States Gazetteer;
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Delaware Bridge.
THE President and Managers of the Company for erecting a Bridge over the river Delaware, at the Borough of Easton,
Give this Public Notice,
That they will, until the first day of February next, receive proposals of suitable plans or models for the said Bridge; as also for the erection thereof, and the delivery of materials. The length of the Bridge will be at least 600 feet, and must not be composed of more than three arches. Any person inclined to engage in the above undertaking, will please to direct their plans and proposals to the Secretary of the Company at Easton. By order of the President and Managers. JOHN ARNDT, Secretary. Easton, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12. mw & s
A very valuable ESTATE, Called TWITTENHAM.
SITUATE in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent Land, 45 of which are good watered Meadow, 90 of prime Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two-story Brick House, with 4 rooms on a floor, and Cellars under the whole, with a Pump Well of excellent Water in front; a large frame Barn, Stables, and other convenient buildings; a Smoke-House and stone Spring House; two good Apple-Orchards, and one of Peaches. The Fields are all in Clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so said out as to have the advantage of Water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for Grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the Land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a Gentleman's Country Seat. The foregoing is part of the Estate of Jacob Havman, deceased and offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS Oct. 9, 1795 estf Surviving Executor.
Bank of Columbia,
FEBRUARY 12th, 1796.
A late act of the General Assembly making some alteration in the Charter of the Bank of Columbia (but not to have effect until the consent of the Stockholders in the said Bank be given at a general meeting, and transmitted, under their corporate seal, to the governor and council) being too long for insertion in a newspaper, I am directed by the President and Directors to notify the Stockholders of the alteration, as follows:
By the original law, the Stock of the Bank of Columbia is to consist of 10,000 shares of 100 dollars each, to be paid by annual instalments of 10 dollars on each share, except the first three payments, which are directed to be made, and which have accordingly been made, at shorter periods. A failure in making any of the payments required by the law, operates a forfeiture of all preceding payments.
The late act provides that the Stockholders may pay up, as soon as they think proper, the several instalments still to become due on their shares, or any part thereof—but the aggregate amount of the voluntary payments to be made is not to exceed in any one year 100,000 dollars. No forfeiture is hereafter to be incurred by any Stockholder for non-payment of any of the remaining instalments due on his shares—and each Stockholder is to be entitled to receive of the future dividends in proportion to the sums actually paid by him to the Bank.
Thus, it is proposed that each Stockholder shall be at liberty to pay up the instalments still remaining unpaid on his shares, or not, as may best suit his convenience and interest, without any risk of forfeiting the payments already made, or his share of his future dividends in proportion to his payments.
There has already been paid to the Bank 40 dollars on each share, or 400,000 dollars of the Capital Stock.
A meeting of the Stockholders will be held at Georgetown on the 20th day of March next, to elect twelve Directors for the year ensuing—and it is presumed by the President and Directors that the question as to the acceptance or rejection of this late act, of the General Assembly will at that time be decided. (2aw2w1m) S. HANSON, of Sam. Cashier.
Insurance from Lois by Fire.
THE Insurance Company of North-America, to accommodate the Public, throughout the United States, with respect to insurances from Fire on BUILDINGS of every description, hereby publish, that resolutions to this effect have passed their Board; and that hereafter they shall be ready to make such insurances on terms to be fixed by their President and Committee, agreeably to circumstances. Those who are anxious to effect insurances, will find their advantage in sending the most particular statement of their buildings, and the relative circumstances. Persons not having a correspondent in this city, or who prefer doing this business with the Office directly, by means of Letters, post paid, must not fail to enclose a builder's description of the dimensions, condition, materials and situation of the building proposed to be insured, especially with respect to its proximity to other buildings, and whether those buildings be of wood, or brick, or stone. It must be particularly stated, whether the building itself, or those in its neighbourhood, be occupied as dwellings, or used as magazines or manufactories, and for what particular purpose; and to obviate all objection, it is expected that this builder's statement, and the representation annexed, shall be severally signed by the parties, and accompanied by a magistrate's certificate, that they are persons of good repute. For the government of the Public, they deem it expedient to notice, that although the premium must be fixed according to the degree of hazard in the estimation of the President and Committee of the week, yet it will probably not be more than from about half to one per cent. annually, except where a house or store is not only itself built of wood, but situated next other buildings of the same material. On such risks not more than four thousand dollars will be written on one policy. Houses and stores built of brick or stone, and situated in open streets in any of the principal towns or cities where fire engines and fire companies are established, and not containing articles particularly combustible, will be considered risks entitled to assurance at the lowest of their rates. On single hazards, even of the best kind, where from remoteness those advantages cannot be enjoyed, the Company will not assure more than six thousand dollars. No policy will be signed till the premium be paid. Any person insuring for seven years, will be charged only the amount of six annual premiums; and for three years, a deduction of one-third of a year's premium will be made. By order of the Board, EBEN. HAZARD, Secretary. Office of Insurance Company of N. A. } 2aw. Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1796.
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OF THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, From the peace of 1783, to the termination of the present Session of Congress. BY MATHEW CAREY. CONDITIONS. I. This work will be comprised in two or three octavo volumes, each about 400 pages. II. The price to subscribers will be two dollars per volume, handsomely bound. III. No money will be required till the volumes are delivered. IV. Should any of the subscribers disapprove of the work when complete, they may decline receiving it. V. It is expected to be ready for press in the spring of 1797. VI. As soon after the above time, as one thousand copies are subscribed for, the printing shall commence, and shall be finished as speedily as possible. VII. Subscriptions received by the Author, No. 118, Market-Street, and by the chief Book-sellers throughout the United States. TO THE PUBLIC. THE object of the proposed work, is, to present to public view a connected series of the chief events of a period of American history, that does not yield, in importance, to any period of equal length, in the peaceful annals of any country in the world. Desiring to excite no expectations but such as he shall endeavour to satisfy, the writer is thus early in announcing, that the body and confidence of a regular history, is not to be looked for in this work: neither his talents nor his avocations allow him to hope for this. His humbler task shall be to sketch out the most prominent features. It shall be his study to collect and arrange the most interesting materials—to smooth the rugged path—for abler hands, who, by such means, will find their labours abridged, and their progress accelerated. His chief view will be, to give the History of the United States as a confederated Republic. Nevertheless, notice will be taken of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of the individual States, as far as they can be collected. This information shall be classed under separate appendixes. The Author solicits the assistance of such Gentlemen as may be possessed of documents calculated to promote the execution of his plan. They shall be received with due gratitude—carefully preserved—and safely returned. February 9 Iaw2itc
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A NEW EDITION OF MILLAR'S ELEMENTS OF THE LAW OF INSURANCE.
THE present publication shall, by additions to the small Treatise published in Britain in 1787, be augmented to the size of two volumes royal octavo, consisting of at least 600 pages each, on a small pica type. It had been suggested to the compiler, by many persons conversant in the law and practice of Insurance, that a complete compilation of the authorities on this single subject would be of great utility; to which persons particularly interested in this one branch of law might have recourse, instead of being under the necessity of purchasing and turning over a variety of voluminous publications. To answer this end of convenience, it is proposed to define the first volume of the present work to the reception of a very full collection of authorities; not in a state of abridgment, as was the case in the former edition; and which could never supersede recourse to the originals; but to be inserted verbatim from the most approved original compilations, and arranged in the mode which appears easiest for consultation. This First Volume, or Dictionary of Authorities, will comprehend, 1st. The ancient Marine Ordinances of the foreign states of Europe: which form the common law of Insurance. At present it is unfortunate that a collection of these is scarcely to be found any where else than in that scarce and dear book, Magen's Essay, in two volumes, 4to 2d. The Statute Law of Great-Britain in regard to Insurances. The American legislatures have hitherto done nothing upon this subject. 3d. A very full collection of the reports of adjudged cases in the courts of England and Scotland; and of those of the states of America so far as they can be obtained. This will form by far the greatest as well as the most important part of the first volume. By means of his friends at the English bar, the compiler hopes to bring forward a number of reports of adjudged cases never before published, so as to make the series on this subject more complete than any now extant. The second volume will consist of an Institute, or Elementary Treatise, on a plan something similar to that of the former edition; but with a great addition of new matter; so as to exceed this part of the work to about double the former size. A more practical arrangement will also be studied. The whole will be attended with very full indexes of the different parts. Price to subscribers six dollars and one half for the two volumes in boards. The work will be put to the press whenever a sufficient number of subscriptions have been obtained to indemnify the publisher for the actual expense of publication. Subscriptions will be received by Thomas Dobsin, and all the Booksellers in Philadelphia. January 19. 2aw6w.
BURR MILL STONES
Made by OLIVER EVANS, at his Factory, in the old wind-mill in Elmhurst's alley. South Second-Street, a little below Duck-street.
WHERE those who apply may be supplied with stones of such quality as will suit their purposes. Also, stones for gadgones to run on, and Plaister of Paris ground fine for manure, and
Calcined for Stoco-Work.
He keeps for SALE, At his dwelling No. 215 north Second-Street, a little above Vine street,
Boultng Cloths,
A complete assortment of both imported and American manufactured for merchant and country work, which he warrants good.
ALSO,
The Young Millwright's and Miller's GUIDE. Containing a system of mechanics and hydraulics as they apply to water mills with the whole process of, and all the late improvements on the art of manufacturing flour &c. intended to be useful to all concerned in building or using water-mills, which book is sold by Matthew Carey and Robert Campbell, booksellers. Sept. 25. 2td2awtf.
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AN ACCOUNT Of the Receipts and Expenditures Of the UNITED STATES,
For the Year 1794.
Printed by order of the House of Representatives.
CONTAINING—
 Statements of the duties on merchandise & tonnage  — Duties on stills and spirits distilled.  — Revenue arising on postage of letters.  — Monies received into the Treasury in the year 1794. 
 Payments to the Executive,  — Legislature,  — Judiciary, Treasury,  — Department of War, State, and the Mint,  — Government of the Western Territories,  — Commissioners of Loans,  — Pensions, Annuities, and Grants,  — Army of the United States,  — Naval Department,  — For fortifications of ports and harbours,  — For maintaining intercourse with foreign nations, light-houses, beacons, &c. for interest on domestic debt, for domestic loans, for reduction of domestic debt, French and Dutch debts, relief of inhabitants of St. Domingo.  — Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. &c. 
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