Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-03-24 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 70 of Vol. VII.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1795.
[Whole No. 792.]
THIS DAY. the 24th inst. At seven o'clock in the Evening, At the Coffee House, Will be sold by Public Auction, Forfeited Shares (compleat) Philadelphia & Lancaster Turn- pike Road Company. Footman & Co. Auc'trs. March 3. codrw
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, hds. and quar- ter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Syouchong and Congo TEAS, in quarter chests A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT And Soft Shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Rufus MATTS. June 9. d
APPLES. For Sale, a few barrels of good found Pippins. Enquire at No. 38, Arch Street. March 18. *4t
TO BE RENTED For one or more years and immediate pos- session given: About Sixty Acres of Land, Twenty of which are Dyke Meadows, in high order; it is situated at Point no Point five miles from the City of Philadelphia, it was formerly the Property of Thomas Boulby deceased—there are on the Prem- ises a good dwelling House, two Barns &c. For particulars enquire at No. 76 High Street. Philadelphia, March 17, 1795. d
110,000 weight of Green Coffee, In 87 hds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entit- led to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf. 1st and 5th Proof Bordeaux Brandy, 30 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira WINES, in hds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga do. in quarter casks, Antigua and other RUM in hds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, Hyson 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
Wants Employment, An Elderly person, who writes a good hand, and understands accounts, and who al- so can be well 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. 2awtf
John Welsh, No. 81, South Water Street, has for sale, 47 boxes Castile SOAP, 500 barrels superfine & common Flour 2000 pair coarse Shoes, Beef, Lard, Mackerel, Pickled Codfish, Coffee, &c. Malaga Wine. March 21. 6t
Newcastle Pier Lottery. Thirteen Day's drawing over, and what is surprising, all the Capital Prizes are in the wheel, except one of 1000 dollars. N. B. Information may be had for Tickets warranted undrawn, by enquiring at the Bar, Cross Keys Inn, or exchanged for Low Prizes, and Cash will be given for High Prizes. William Aul. Friday, March 20.
James M'Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Returns his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the Public for their lib- eral encouragement, and begs leave re- spectfully to solicit a Continuance of their Favours. At his Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the neatest and most fashionable manner. He manner. He will thankfully receive any orders & be prompt and punctual attention to them. Oct. 25. 2awtf
For LONDON, The Brig DIANA, THOMAS MASON, Jun. Master Burthen about 2000 barrels, the greatest part of her cargo being engaged, will sail on or before the 24th of March. She is a stout vessel, well found, Philadelphia built, fails well, and has good accommodations for pas- sengers. For freight or passage enquire of MATHIAS KEELY, South Water Street, GAZZAM & TAYLOR, Front Street or RALPH MATHER, Race Street, No. 71. February 23. d
For Hamburg, The Ship S T A R, JOHN VAN NEMAN, Master. NOW lying at Walnut Street wharf, and will sail early in next month, having part of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to
Thomas & John Ketland, Who have for Sale, received per the above vessel, Duck, Russia, Ravens and Hollands, Lead, English and German in bars, Anchors, from 3 to 14 cwt. Tin, in boxes, Bagging, No's. 5, 6, 8, 11, &c. Sheeting, white and brown, Hollands, Platilles Royales, Diaper, Steel, Frying Pans, Mill Saws, Cables, Junk, Window Glass 10 by 12, & 9 by 11 ALSO ON HAND, A few pipes best Holland Gin, Do. London particular Madeira Wine, Claret in cases, of superior quality, Sheathing Paper, and an assortment of Glass Ware, consisting of Tumblers, De- canters, Glasses, &c. &c. plain, flower- ed and cut. Cheese, double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers. March 10. d
For Charter, The Brig F A M E, SHE is a stout built Brig, burthen about 1700 barrels, two years old, will be in com- plete order for a cargo in a few days, and is well calculated to carry lumber on deck. For terms apply to the Subscriber at No. 216 South Water Street. Levinus Clarkson. March 17. d
For Freight or Charter, The Brig A B I G A I L, A. W. Trufile, master. BURTHEN about 2000 barrels, now ly- ing at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf, will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to the master on board, or THOMAS NEWMAN, No. 118, South Second Street. Who has for Sale, on board said Brig, 3000 bushels Lisbon Salt, A few boxes fresh Lemons and Oranges, And a few quarter casks Lisbon Wine. Feb. 27. d
Genteel Boarding & Lodging, At No. 112, South Second Street. March 3. dzw
The New Philanthropic Society, Constituted for the purpose of relieving sick or distressed members is open for the admission of a few Subscribers on the orig- inal terms, after which the entrance will be advanced. The benefits arising from the above insti- tution are too obvious to require much com- ment; independent of advantages produced by social intercourse, the consciousness of contributing to our neighbours relief, affords the highest gratification to a feeling mind, while it secures to ourselves a certain provi- sion against future contingencies. N. B. Printed particulars may be had (gratis) at the Bar of the Sun Tavern, Straw- berry Street, where the Society is held. The next meeting will be on Monday the 16th inst. March 5. m&th3w
Just Published, And to be sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41, Second Street, Benjamin Davis, 68, High Street, John Ormrod, 41, Chestnut Street, and by the Editor of this Gazette, Proceedings of the Executive of the United States, RESPECTING THE INSURGENTS, 1794. MARCELLUS—as published in the Vir- ginia Gazette, in November and December 1794. HISTORY of the REVOLUTION in GENEVA. REPORT of the late Secretary of the Treasury, on the PUBLIC DEBT, March 6. d
LOTS FOR SALE, ON New Market Square. On the 25th day of March inst. at seven o'clock in the evening, will be exposed to sale by public vendue, at the Merchants' Coffee House in Second Street, Two Valuable Unimproved LOTS on the west side of Second Street or New Market Square, in the city of Philadelphia, viz. No. 1. Being the corner of Cedar, common- ly called South Street, containing in breadth on Second Street, twenty three feet, and in depth one hundred and twenty feet, bounded on the east by Second Street or New Market Square, which is about 130 feet wide, on the west by an alley 12 feet wide, extending northward from Cedar Street, and on the north by lot No. 2. No. 2. Of the same front and depth adjoin- ing the foregoing, both have the privilege of the 12 feet alley, by which they are bounded on the west. They will be put up together or separate as may seem most agreeable at the time of sale. Terms of Payment. One third in notes at two months, one third at four months, and the other third at six months, with security if required. Footman & Co. Auc'trs. March 14. w&sts
NOW LANDING, For Sale by the Subscribers, from the Ship Theresa, from St. Marks, 15 hds. & 3 tierces SUGAR And 1200 lbs. St. Domingo Indigo, From the Brigantine Sally, from Jamaica, 200 Bags PIMENTO, They have also on hand, 150 gr. casks of rich Mountain Wine, Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads, Brimsstone in roll and cake, An invoice of Saddles and Harness, New Castle Crown Glass 8 by 10 Liquorice Ball in boxes of 2 cwt. each, One 12 inch new Cable, 150 crates of Quinine Ware assorted And 251 pieces of Mahogany. Philip Nicklin & Co. March 16. d
SALT. Best Cadiz Salt, Just landing from on board the Brig Trial, for sale at Messrs Willing and Francis's wharf by Levinus Clarkson. March 11. d
COFFEE, 54 hogsheads } 120,000 lbs. 350 barrels } Just arrived in the Rebecca, Captain Hughes, from Jamaica. FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. Who has also now landing out of the Mer- cury, from Oporto, Choice Red Port Wine, IN PIPES. Dec. 22. d
George Hunter, Chemist, At his Laboratory, No. 114, South Second Street. INFORMS his former customers and the public, that he has begun the DRUG bus- ness 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 red wood by the hoghead or smaller quantity. As he imports the simple's 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. Dec. 13. at
Wanted Immediately. 2 Smiths, a good fireman and White Smith, good encouragement will be given. Apply No. 162 or 74 Market Street. Philad. Feb. 28, 1795. N. B. Boarding and Lodging free. d.
FOR SALE, BY F. Coppinger, No. 221, Fourth Street near Pine Street, A Quantity of CLARET. In hds. and cases. East India and Cayenne COTTON, Black PEPPER. March 19. d
Columbianum. Notice is hereby given, That the Committee of Examination of Ta- lents and Pretensions, belonging to the Colum- bianum or National College of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, and Engraving con- tinue to receive recommendations from those Artists, who may become Members of that Institution, inclosed to Mr. Groombridge at his house adjoining the Bank of Penn- sylvania, and addressed to the chairman. Signed by order of the Committee of Ex- amination, &c. J. J. BARRALET, THOS. ROBSON, Ass't. Sec Feb. 27. d
This Day is published, And for sale by William Young, No. 52, South Second Street, J. Ormrod, at the old Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut Street, and the Editor of this Gazette, [Price 18 Cents.]
A SERMON, Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, in the City of Philadelphia, on the 19th of February, 1795, being the day of General Thanksgiving throughout the United States. By ASHBEL GREEN, D. D. One of the Pastors of the aforesaid Church. March 18. d
Just Published, And to be sold by Mr. Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut Street, Mr. Dobson, 41, Second Street, Mr. Davies, 68, High Street, and by the Editor, 119, Chestnut Street, An ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE DUTIES Payable by Law, on all Goods, Wares & Merchandise, imported into the United States after the last day of March, 1795.—Price 18 cts. of a Dollar. March 19. d
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Addressed to the People of the State of New York.
IN my last address, I entered into some theoretic and practical definitions in order to present to your eye a precise and distinct image of the subject which I have undertaken to examine. By pursuing the spirit of party itself, in its operations, we are best enabled to judge of its effects.
I have stated, that the species of parties most natural to a regular and free government, is the mixed species; including, indeed, in its temper and complexion either to the real or to the personal, according to circumstances connected with the spirit of the laws or the habits of the people. In this view of the subject, therefore, my remarks will principally proceed.
In attempting to show that the prevalence of party spirit is inconsistent with the true interests of society, we labour under the same difficulty, which embarrasses us, when we apply the reasoning power to subjects of universal and sensible impression. The illustrations of argument seem almost thrown away, when they simply accord with the perceptions of the senses. Those have little need to be convinced, who forcibly feel. The unhappy effects of party spirit are strongly visible: they stand confessed: they are evidenced in the complaints of all virtuous men; in the forced acknowledgment of those who labour to support and perpetuate the party system. Mere assertions and simple descriptions of the evil influence of faction meet a ready assent in the honest and painful consciousness of the sufferers: but silent complaints do not produce reform. The suggestions of the press are re-echoed by the murmurs of the people; still faction triumphs over their best impressions, and holds them fast in her magic circle. Under this view of the futility of slight and superficial applications to a wound so deep, I commenced the present enquiry; and this shall be my apology for pursuing it so extensively. I expect no positive or final success from a single effort: but my ambition would be, to open the field of fair examination, and to excite a spirit of general enquiry; in order, that our ideas and views may assume a consistent and embodied form, and that we may be enabled thereby to make the more vigorous and decisive exertions.
Let us proceed to show that the prevalence of party spirit is inconsistent with the dearest interests of society.
In the first place, party spirit is incompatible with some of the essential principles of republican government:—One of these principles is, that all shall be subject to the control of general, standing laws, and nothing to the occasional impulses of arbitrary will. Without this principle free states could not exist. The people, even in small societies, if governed by their own arbitrary will, would soon destroy their own liberty. Law, which is but the expression of the steady will of the people, is the only power which can protect them. They cannot rely upon expedients, for they have neither the capacity to judge, nor the power to apply them: Their safety and welfare will be in proportion to the extensive and equal operation, and to the permanency of the laws. Two objects, therefore, are of high importance; that the laws should be a just and faithful expression of the public will; and that they should be permanent and steady in their operation. This joint principle forms the perfect union of liberty and order:—it is the secret of an evolving republic.
Again, it should be a main design in fundamental institutions, to provide, that the public will shall be conformant to the dictates of sound reason, as well as that it shall be truly and faithfully expressed in the councils of government. But how shall the public will be agreeable to reason, when the public mind is under the strong impulse of passion and prejudice? Reason forms just estimates of our substantial interests, by a comparative and calm survey of objects, with all their attendant circumstances. Passion creates deceitful visions, and imposes false estimates, by confining us to single objects, and to single points of view. Reason binds us to the society, by showing us the strong relations between our interests, and those of our country: Passion divides us from it by obscuring those relations. In a state of moderation and peace, reason always assumes her high control; passion always assumes her high control; passion always triumphs in times of faction and dissention. There is only one case in which a state of violence induces a sacrifice of partial to general interest: It
is the case of external war. War involves our partial and joint interests in one common danger. Such a sacrifice is natural. But the tendency of party spirit, is the very reverse. In party dissensions, to support the partial interest is the very object of the violent operation. Faction nourishes a selfishness of the worst kind, a selfishness founded on the malignant passions.
It follows from these considerations, that while party spirit prevails, the general will of the people, venerable as it is, can rarely ensue wisdom, purity and justice in the public administration.
Another great enquiry is, how shall the public will be ascertained and collected? This is one of the most difficult, as well as most important operations, in government. It is not a mere matter of mechanical skill—Much will depend upon the temper and habits of the people. Wise legislators, when they have provided, in the structure of the system, the most sure and convenient channels, thro' which to convey the sovereign will of the people have done but half their work: a greater and nobler effort of genius is to provide in the same system, a principle of re-action and moral influence upon the people themselves, in order to form and model that will, according to the eternal laws of virtue. This may indeed be in part accomplished by a mechanical operation. For example, one of the highest improvements in constitutional theory, is to divide a state into small districts for the purposes of election: But what constitutes the merit of this principle? chiefly its tendency to exclude or check party spirit. Faction delights in large combinations under a singular form; in setting a mass of people in motion: in drawing a thousand points of excitability to the touch of contagion: It derives its first insidious nourishment from the more domestic relations; but as the monster arrives to a more vigorous growth it requires a stronger aliment, the product of a wider harvest. A favorite object of great legislators has ever been to guard against the dreadful evils of party-spirit. To this end, they have by every possible means, calculated their institutions to promote equality and independence among the people; to exclude corrupt influence; to temper the passions and to improve their habits, by educating them in the moral school of the laws.
But to recur to the question, how shall the general will of the people be collected? It can be done only in times of moderation and peace: or in particular moments, when they are subject to some universal impression of common danger, or labor under some palpable oppression. The will of the people to be just, must be general, the result of natural impression and calm reflection. When parties prevail, the general good of the whole society, is out of sight; for this one melancholy reason, among many others; a measure of universal utility must embrace both parties in the circle of its benefits; is totally inconsistent with that spirit of rancor and hatred, which possesses the breasts of both. So deadly is this spirit, that an established faction will freely sacrifice the personal advantages and enjoyments of the individuals who compose it, in order to involve its enemy in the same sacrifice. This is indeed a strong position, but I ask and the supporters of the party system will answer me in the triumph of conscious rectitude, or with the blush of guilty regret, if they have never advocated measures inconsistent with the general good of the people, because such measures were necessary to enable one half of the community to gain a victory over the other; if they have never opposed a measure of obvious utility, because their political adversaries would participate in its benefits. True; the party leaders are ready on all occasions to hold out to the view and embrace of their deluded followers, an image which they call the public good; it is the standard, round which to rally. But it is in truth an empty phantom, compounded of mischief and error—the eye of reason looks thro' it, and sees the wicked mechanism of sorcery under its gaudy garb. The public good and the interest of a faction, let that faction appear in what shape it will, are totally incompatible. The public good excludes the idea of a partial interest, and with a partial interest a faction cannot exist.
When a community is split into two great divisions, which is the actual state of things to which the party spirit system inclines, the public good is a subject justly understood by those calm and philosophical patriots alone, who, retiring from the scene of dissention, are equally free from the influence of passion and the stimulus of interest. But in such a state, what is called the will of the people is a mere fiction. The true will of the people must approach to unanimity: it must accord with their true interests, which are always too general, comprehensive and indefinite to be confined to any distinct portion of the community. It will avail nothing to say, that the will of the people is determined by the voice of a majority. It is an outrage upon our common understanding and feelings. That a majority should govern is a rule founded on dire necessity; and where does this necessity arise? from party spirit. Look into all legislative bodies, at a period when parties run high, do you not see all questions of public policy, tho' ever so various, tho' ever so simple, tho' ever so momentous, discussed in the tone of hostility, by parties disciplined, officered and drawn up in martial array? Do you not see these rival armies generally well matched in numbers, in prowess and skill? Do you not see victory often determined by the treachery of a leader, the loss of a man, or the
capture of a post? What is the process of collecting the public mind, under this corrupt system, but a method of recruiting for the field? What is legislating by bare majorities but tyranny and usurpation?—It is only a means for one half of the state to triumph over and oppress the other. If it becomes the established system, it is not to be endured: It becomes an outrageous and habitual sacrifice of the natural interests of the people to artificial objects with which they have no concern.
The only remedy for this great evil is the extinction of party spirit.
Again, the measures of government, in order to express the true will of the people, must be uniform; for the interests of the people are uniform: they rest on principles and circumstances which are subject to few changes. But, where a state is rent into two factions, the public measures will fluctuate with the slightest accidents, with the occasional variations in the success of the several parties: instead of being safe and permanent, they are exposed to all the risks and casualties of the ocean and the enemy; to day a system is established, to which the habits of the people may assimilate, under which, however vicious it may be, they may find protection, if not felicity: to-morrow, it is levelled to the ground by a single vote. At one moment a measure of general policy is adopted, as just and necessary; at another, it is condemned as dangerous and absurd. Can this be the will of the people? No! It is the will of a rival power; a power unrecognized by the principles of a free state, and unknown to the constitution and laws.
It appears then, my fellow-citizens, that wherever party spirit prevails, the measures of government can never be uniform and steady; can never represent fairly the national interest, nor express truly the national will—it appears then, that the operation of party spirit is directly repugnant to the operation of the law, which delights in diffusing equal and universal benefits, and abhors uncertainty, partiality and a fluctuating policy. It appears in fine, that the spirit of party is the most bitter and dangerous enemy to the principles of republican government.
I shall pursue this branch of the enquiry in a subsequent letter.
CONSTANTIUS.
From the Daily Advertiser.
IT is certainly very fair to conclude, that as the Democratic Societies have undertaken to justify their institution, the reasons we have seen are the best if not the only ones they had to offer—Of these justifications, that of the committees, conventions, and congresses, existing at the commencement of our revolution, and of the order of the Cincinnati: appear to be their principal reliance—It is therefore proper to consider these subjects, in order to discover how far they apply to their case or whether they apply to it at all.
It must be obvious to every person of common reflection, that upon the sudden overthrow of a former government there must necessarily be a certain interval of time, between that and the organization of another system, in which for the preservation of common order, and the efficacious operation of revolutionary measures, the community must have recourse to some temporary expedients, not warranted by the strictest principles of municipal law—Especially when these operations take place, in the face of hostilities with an inveterate and powerful enemy.
This was precisely the case at the separation of the American colonies from the dominion of Great-Britain—Our committees, &c. were formed, or existed only during the season of revolution, or until a more regular system could be adopted—The ancient government was totally unhinged—and we were in a state of war. But for the expedients which were applied, we must have been in a state of complete anarchy—and a certain prey to the enemies of our liberties—It ought however, carefully to be remarked, that the committees and conventions, &c. were as freely and fully elected, and by as great a majority, as the nature of existing calamities would possibly admit—And as soon as a regular plan of government was digested and received—we heard no more of committees or conventions—Such was the virtue, wisdom, and true patriotism of the whigs of seventy-six and seventy-seven. Now if our country is again in a state of revolution, or if our national and individual calamities, are so insupportable, as to call for the immediate prostration of government again—or be this as it may, if the societies do mean at all events to destroy it—why then it must be acknowledged they have been happy in their allusion or have hit upon the right expedient. But if we are not in a state of revolution—and they are not resolved to destroy the government, then their reasoning on the score of our committees is entirely groundless—And as they could not be ignorant of facts of so recent a date, their suggestion can be regarded in no other light than an intended deception upon the credulous and unthinking part of society—or a powerful evidence that
their object really is, or was, the annihilation of the present constitution.
The observations of an individual might be received with less weight, if they were not supported in the fullest manner, by the convention of this state in forming the constitution, and by declarations of the provincial congress in seventy-six.
In the preamble of the constitution, we have the following words:
“Whereas, the many tyrannical usurpations, &c. on the rights and liberties of the people of the American colonies, had reduced them to the necessity of introducing a government by Congresses and committees, as temporary expedients,” &c.—This clause is very explicit—and among other things, shews, that the convention were either fearful that the committees, &c. would attempt to prolong their existence and influence, after the formation of a regular government—or, that they looked to posterity, and meant to give them a caution, or establish the principle that societies of a political nature, not founded on the most pressing national necessities such as the subversion of former government, which is a revolution—ought to be avoided—It is no disparagement, to say, we have not better whigs at this day, than the members of that convention—and I am sure there were among them men of greater abilities and knowledge, than are to be found in the Democratic Societies from one end of the United States to the other.
“And whereas many inconveniences, &c. attend the mode of government by Congresses and committees, as of necessity in many instances, legislative, judicial, and executive powers have been vested therein, &c.”
If the conventions and committees, which were elected by, and acted under the authority of the people were deemed even in time of war, improper—what must be thought of our newly instituted legislators. Their constitution speaks of Statutes, Laws, Crimes, Trials, Judgments, and Punishment .—They are even styled a Legislature —and the three cardinal powers which were deemed improper to exist in one and the same body by our convention, are all centered in one mass, by the democratic societies—and that not by election, but self-creation—And continued, after they have been denounced, not only by the Representatives of the nation—but also by nine tenths of the combined wisdom, virtue, patriotism, numbers, and wealth of the United States. Of this texture is the constitution of France; and it is strictly conformable to Jacobinical principles—at the same time there is little doubt that a combination of powers in one set of men has been the greatest cause of their unequalled calamities and anarchy.
In the partial suppression of the Jacobins they seem now to have a little respite. But I never will believe that such a government will hold together long, until I see it.
A very factious and cunning wight of Mr. Franklin Bache's correspondence, declares those societies were erected, to support government—That's a good one: and is a certain proof that he has not been of the cabinet council. This Wight has attempted to introduce a correspondence with me also—In the first place he must pay the postage; otherwise the carrier will as before, have his labor for nothing. In the next place he must let me know his place of abode, &c. then perhaps by a personal communication he may be saved the trouble and expence of an epistolary correspondence.
By an after clause it appears that our provincial Congress, tho' elected by the people were so prudent that they would not further interfere with the concerns of the people without a new authority or another election.
It would be well if our democrats had a little of this consideration and delicacy. In fact if they would annihilate the federal Government at once, and then rule us alone; the thing would be more comfortable; for as any Government is better than none; so two Governments is worse than any.
In the 25th Sec. In order to show that even where power has been exercised by the representatives of the people and acquiesced in by their constituents, if it has not received all the formalities of a deliberately organized system, it may be scrupled, they authenticated the proceedings of the Congresses &c. by a constitutional fiat.
I think it must be very evident that the pretended analogy of the democratic societies to the committees &c. of our revolution, is not only totally unfounded; but by the investigation calls upon them by every argument of social virtue; political wisdom, and that equality which is the key stone of democracy, to adjourn their societies as has been done in Vermont; sine die ; then, and
not till then, will their fellow citizens believe that they had it in view, either to sap the foundations of our excellent system of Government, or to prop up the tottering base of Antifederalism.
Wm. WILLCOCKS.
Latest News from France.
From the Aurora.
Late last evening the Editor was favored by capt. Waldron, of the Schooner Maria, from Bordeaux, with a file of Paris papers for December complete. Copious extracts from them will appear in the Aurora with all expedition. In the mean time, we thought it would be acceptable to our readers to see a summary of their contents, which we therefore now translate.
PARIS, December 19.
Motion of Lecointre against the 26 assassins set free by the revolutionary tribunal: [The famous revolutionary committee of Nantes] Decree of the Convention on that subject, ordering those twenty-six individuals to be again put in prison. Motion of Bourdon de l'Oise against the revolutionary tribunal: decree ordering the juries and judges of that tribunal to be suspended and replaced. A considerable quantity of merchandise transmitted to Paris by the representatives of the people at L'Orient.
December 20.
All the horrors committed by the infamous tribunal of Robespierre revealed. Insurrection in the island of Guadalupe.
December 21.
Denunciation of Clauzel against Collot d'Herbois, Vaucland and others. Decree on the reorganization of the revolutionary tribunal. Important news from the Vendee and Nantes. Return of the Chouans and other rebels, to the standard of liberty.
December 22.
Gregoire's speech on the necessity of establishing the liberty of opinion in religious matters: decree on that subject. Departure of the French fleet from Toulon, in order to fight the enemies of the republic. Arrival of several French commissaries in Italy. Negotiation between England and the United States. Result of the conferences between the British minister and the American ambassador. Important foreign news.
December 23.
Details on the manner in which Lanjuinais [one of the most distinguished characters among the 22 members proscribed by the municipality of Paris on the 31st May, 1793] succeeded to put himself under the protection of the representatives near the coast of Cherbourg. False rumors spread on purpose, that the Convention intended to recall the emigrated officers of the ci-devant royal corps of marines. Interesting details of the death of Condorcet. Important report on the three committees; on the abolition of requisitions; on the prohibition of exporting cash; and the law of the maximum.
December 24.
Letter of Pache, the Ex-Mayor of Paris who demands to be sent before the revolutionary tribunal—The law of the maximum repealed—Necessity to permit every citizen, to adore the author of nature in the manner he pleases.
December 25.
Capture of the Dutch fortress of Grave on the 24th of November.
December 26.
Interesting details concerning the sister of Charette, the chief of the rebels who remained at Nantes disguised as a seamstress during the whole time of the war of La Vendee lasted; eminent services rendered by that woman in persuading the rebels to return to the republican family of Frenchmen. Another victory of the army of the Eastern Pyrenees over the Spaniards.
December 27.
Decree enjoining the committees of government to present this day their report on the conduct of Collot, Barrere and Billaud Varennes. The powder magazine of Landau blown up.
December 28.
Decree ordering that the conduct of Barrere, Collot d'Herbois, Billaud and Vadier, shall be examined by a commission consisting of 21 members appointed for that purpose by the Convention—Speech of Barrere and Collot d'Herbois against their accusers, speech of Boissy d'Anglas on the necessity to make an end to the revolutionary government, and substitute a government more adapted to the genius of a free nation. Decree on that subject. Arrival at Angers of one of the principal chiefs of the rebels with a considerable number of his followers.

L A W S OF THE UNITED STATES.
An ACT to establish the office of Purveyor of public supplies
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there shall be in the department of the treasury, an officer to be denominated, "Purveyor of Public Supplies," whose duty shall be, under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Treasury, to conduct the procuring and providing of all arms, military and naval stores, provisions, clothing, Indian goods, and generally all articles of supply, requisite for the service of the United States, and whose compensation shall be, a salary of two thousand dollars per annum. And all letters to and from the said officer shall be received and conveyed by post free of postage.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said officer shall not directly or indirectly, be concerned, or interested, in carrying on the business of trade or commerce, or be owner in whole or in part, of any sea vessel, or purchase by himself or another, in trust for him, public lands, or any other public property, or be concerned in the purchase or disposal of any public securities of any state, or of the United States, or take, or apply to his own use, any emolument or gain, for negotiating or transacting any business in the said department, other than what shall be allowed by law; and if he shall offend against any of the prohibitions of this act, he shall upon conviction, forfeit to the United States, the penalty of three thousand dollars, and may be imprisoned for a term not exceeding five years, and shall be removed from office, and be forever thereafter incapable of holding any office under the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said officer shall, before he enters on the duties of his office, give bond with sufficient sureties, to be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, and Comptroller, in the sum of twenty thousand dollars, payable to the United States, with condition for the faithful performance of the duties of his office; which bond shall be lodged in the office of the Comptroller.
Approved, February the twenty third, 1795.
From the Federal Orrery.
Ran away from the subscriber a fine chance to gain the 10,000 dollars in Harvard college lottery.
Lost, sometime in February last the title of the town for the Medium, a celebrated comedy, which has all the component parts of a regular drama.
Farquhar's Beau's Stratagem was admirably represented to two or three transient persons, who were seen loitering about.
Yesterday, a party of sailors and women, of the town, set off in a hackney coach, and great damage was done at the wharves among the shipping.
The Attorney General has lately commenced De Novion's sermón against Osgood, price nine pence.
On Friday will be represented Dr. Belknap's, evening lecture.
The Democratic Society will no longer tax Mr. Jay—having by mutual consent dissolved the partnership.
To be sold at the Chronicle, office Mr. Bradford's thanksgiving sermon N.B. A constant pacer and apt to stumble.
Last night arrived in town, from his seat in Virginia—one hoghead James's river tobacco.
Such is the taste of the ladies for the diversions of the stage, that the front row of the boxes are constantly filled with—Millinery, caps, and gauze of the newest fashion. C.
For the Gazette of the United States.
MR. FENNO. CIRCUMSTANCES, trivial in themselves, frequently betray principles of a very serious nature, which the author never intended to discover. The justice of this observation must appear evident on a consideration of the remarks of a correspondent, in your paper of Saturday, upon the late resolutions of the Democratic Society. If your correspondent were a member of that institution and present at the last meeting, he must have known that the business of importance for which the Society was convened, was totally irrelevant to those resolutions, & consequently he stands convicted of a criminal falsehood; if not, he exposes a vicious propensity of biasing the minds of the public, for party purposes, by unjust insinuations founded on a prejudice which he was entirely ignorant of a subject of which he was entirely ignorant.
A SUBSCRIBER.
For the Gazette of the United States.
MR. FENNO.
THE interesting extracts from Paris papers relative to Carrier , member of the National Convention and the revolutionary tribunal of Nantz, which have appeared in your Gazette, contain a recital of facts so interesting to humanity, to civil liberty & good government, that it is impossible too great attention, or too extensive publicity can be given to them. I have, therefore, been surprised to observe, that in the present scarcity of foreign intelligence, these recitals have been, in a great measure, overlooked by those, who, though they may restrict the circulation of opinions , thro' their presses, cannot, in justice to the public, withhold the detail of important and well authenticated facts. It is true, Mr. Editor, that these facts are damning proofs of the political heresies which with infinite industry have been inculcated and circulated for several years past, by certain public vehicles: and it is doubtless very much against the grain for printers to furnish the materials which demonstrate the libertine tendency of the principles which they have advocated.
However necessary it may have been thought, in the course of the French Revolution, to send Commissioners from the bosom of the Convention, into the Departments, armed with plenary powers; the event has served to confirm the important principle which forms the basis of all free Governments—viz. That no man, or body of men can with safety be trusted with unlimited power. The exemplification of this immutable principle in the infernal transactions of Carrier , and other deputies of the Convention is now fully realized in France; perhaps the truths which the people will learn by the murders, drownings, burnings, confiscations and other enormities which are daily developing, will be the means of procuring and preserving a free Constitution; if so, the humanity regrets the cost, yet unborn millions may rejoice in that peace, liberty and safety, which can alone be secured by a checked or balanced Government.
CIVIS.
PHILADELPHIA, March 24.
An Adventurer in the New Castle Pier Lottery wishes to be informed how much longer time it will take to finish the drawing of the present Class?—he conceives the procrastination, which is notoriously known to be for the emolument of a few of our most wealthy citizens, will in the end prove injurious to Lottery Business—AUL together.
From a Correspondent.
It is surprising that we should have so much untrue information from the West Indies, more especially as we have such constant intercourse with those islands—it would seem as if our Sea Captains had conspired with the Island Gazettes to narrate fictions, and that with many repetitions—and our printers, like gudgeons, swallow the impostitions.
Conscious integrity in all our intercourse with the world, is one of the best of defences against the detractions of the envious and malicious.
It is painful to hear of instances in which wealthy individuals, by inattention to discharge demands which those in moderate circumstances have against them, often indirectly drive them into the greatest embarrassments—I have heard, and from an actual sufferer, of a certain great man who has been extensively concerned in pecuniary intercourse with foreign nations, who after accepting bills, does not give himself any trouble about discharging them when due—by which means many foreigners, not well acquainted with the means of compelling payment, or disliking or dreading a suit with a man of great property and influence, have preferred getting them discounted at 15 or 20 per cent.—Surely this is nearly equivalent to actual defrauding.
By this Day's Mail.
NORFOLK, March 14.
SHIP NEWS.
Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads, the Brig Effex , of Boston, Captain Harris, in 35 days from Martha's-Brae, Jamaica. Off Cape Antonio he picked up a boat with five men, belonging to the brig Courtney , Captain Parker, of St. John's, New Brunswick, captured by the National Cocade French privateer, off the east end of Jamaica.
On Saturday last in lat. 25, 55, long. 73, 30, saw a brig and a schooner; the brig proved to be the Russel , of Washington, N. Carolina; out 104 days from Liverpool, in distress for water and provisions; Captain Harris was endeavoring to supply the Russel when a heavy gale coming on, obliged him to bear away. The schooner was a French privateer, who made Captain Harris hoist out his boat, threatened to fire into him, and afterwards sent people on board, who rifled the passengers trunks, and impressed two men from the Effex .
NEW-YORK, March 21.
The destruction of the English settlement at Sierra Leone, is an event that may have some at least temporary effect upon the Slave Trade. But, if we are not misinformed, this settlement was intended to introduce civilization and the arts into Africa, and ultimately to refrain that villainous business of trafficking in human bodies. We take it to be the settlement projected principally by Quakers, for the most benevolent purposes. In this case, the destruction of it, may prove an event unfortunate for humanity.
The encraase in the amount of exports from the United States, the year past, is probably more owing to the price than the quantity; but, in either case, the commerce of this country procures the advantages which the returns of exports will exhibit.
It is curious to observe what changes in the destination of our exports are effected by the war. The amount sent to the British dominions is greatly diminished; while that to the Netherlands, to Spain, Hamburgh &c. is very much increased. The articles which are cleared out for these ports, perhaps arrive in France. At any rate, the diminution of exports to Great Britain, must keep up the price of bills on that country; a circumstance that operates very unfavourably for the Merchant of small Capital.
Extract of a letter from John Holland, master of the sloop Harriot , to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated Curacoa, Feb. 4.
"I am very desirous of getting away as fast as possible, if, please God, I am spared from this malade fever, as it is raging very bad amongst the Americans. There is so few left, that it is hardly possible to bring the vessels home. The American colours have been half mast every day, except one, for six weeks."
"It is the same disorder that was in Philadelphia; well at night, dead in the morning. There was a supercargo died yesterday; he was well and hearty when he arrived, and has been six days in port. I take every precaution that lays in my power. I keep my people on board, being a set of good steady men, by which I am in hopes we shall escape it. The man of war buried 135 men in the space of ten days."
Extract of a letter from an American, at Havre, who left Paris November 23.
THE success of the Convention in repelling the Foreign enemy at every point, and the wisdom of its measures since the death of Robespierre, have won the confidence and respect of the people in all parts, to such a degree, that its authority is uncontested, and unbounded.
The new measures have nearly put an end to the war in La Vendee. Both the Royalists and the Chouans are so reduced, that fifty of either in arms are seldom to be found together.
The number of British prizes carried into French ports, is almost incredible. At Brest alone, they reckon seven hundred since the commencement of the war. The largest of the ships are armed and sent out as cruisers, or employed as transports; and the rest, as well as the prize goods, not of French consumption, are sold to the subjects of neutral powers, at very low rates.
At Brest the utmost activity prevails in the dock-yards. The ships ready for sea go out in squadrons to cruise in turn, so that there are seldom more than twenty four of the line in port at once. Three armaments have been sent out, of which the destination is unknown.
DIED, at his seat at Newport, John Collins, Esq. formerly Governor of the State of Rhode Island, in the 78th year of his age.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived at this port,
Brig Success , Bard, Curacoa. Schooner Nancy , McDowell, Norfolk. Sloop Nancy , Munro, New Providence.
The schooner Sally , Masterton, arrived at Dominica, in 18 days from this port.
The ship Harmony , Robinson, from France to Norfolk, is taken and carried into Nassau, New Providence.
The schooner Sally , Woodward, which arrived the 18th inst. from Hamburgh, in lat. 24, N. long. 82, W.
spoke the brig Nancy , Briard, master, 8 weeks out from Dublin, bound to this port, to appearance all well.
ALBANY, March 16.
TOASTS drank at the entertainment given to Col. HAMILTON, on Thursday last.
 1. The President of the United States.  2. The Vice-President and both houses of our National Legislature.  3. The Chief Justice of the United States.  4. The Ambassadors of the United States at foreign courts.  5. The State of New-York.—May its commerce, agriculture and manufactures flourish.  6. The Governor of this state, and both Houses of the Legislature.  7. May the interest of our Country never be sacrificed to party considerations.  8. May moderation and firmness ever distinguish our public councils, and ensure to us the blessings of peace.  9. A speedy release from captivity to our suffering brethren at Algiers.  10. The revolution in France.—may it prove a useful lesson to the rulers and ruled of all nations.  11. Immortal glory to the virtuous champions of liberty throughout the world.  12. The Marquis La Fayette. May Americans never forget what they owe to his zeal and valor in their service.  13. General Wayne and the army under his command.  14. The Constitution of the United States. May it ever remain the bond of our union; be brightened by use and strengthened by time.  15. The tribute of honour to all who deserve well of their country.  Col. Hamilton's toast—The ancient city of Albany. May perseverance in frugality and industry continue to nourish its growth and increase its prosperity.
After Mr. Hamilton retired, By the chair—Alexander Hamilton. The company rofe en masse , and gave 9 cheers.
COLUMBIANUM.
A Stated Meeting of the Society will be held in the Philosophical Hall, at Peale's Museum, on the 6th of April, at 6 o'clock, P. M.
N. B. Officers to be elected. By Order, R. Cleborne, Sec'y. March 24
NEW THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, MARCH 25, Will be Presented,
(Not performed this Season) a COMEDY, written by Mrs. Cowley, called BELLE'S STRATAGEM.
  Doricourt,  Mr. Chalmers    Hardy,  Mr. Morris    Sir George Touchwood,  Mr. Whitlock    Flutter,  Mr. Marshall    Saville,  Mr. Green    Saville's Servant,  Mr. Darley jun.    Villers,  Mr. Cleveland    Courtall,  Mr. Moreton    Gentleman,  Mr. Harwood    Gibson,  Mr. Warrell    Dick,  Mr. Blissett  
  Leticia Hardy,  Mrs. Morris    Mrs. Racket,  Mrs. Shaw    Lady Francis Touchwood,  Mrs. Cleveland    Miss Ogle,  Mrs. Solomons    Kitty Willis,  Mrs. Rowson    In act 4, a GRAND MASQUERADE.
To which will be added,
(The 3d time) a MUSICAL DRAMA, in two acts, called
The Children in the Wood.
  Sir Rowland,  Mr. Green    Lord Alfred,  Mr. Marshall    Walter,  Mr. Harwood    Apathy,  Mr. Bates    Gabriel,  Mr. Moreton    Oliver,  Mr. Darley jun.    Ruffian,  Mr. Blissett  
  Helen,  Mrs. Solomons    Josephine,  Mrs. Marshall    Winifred,  Mrs. Rowson    Boy,  Master Parker    Girl,  Miss Solomons  
Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/4 of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/4 of a dollar.
The Public are respectfully informed that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. WELLS, at the Theatre, from TEN 'TILL THREE, and on days of performance from TEN 'TILL THREE o'clock.
Also at Rice's Bookstore, No. 50, and Carey's No. 118. Market street.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places by five o'clock, and order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
Vivat Republica!
GEORGE SIMPSON, Esq. is appointed Cashier of the Bank of the United States—vice JOHN KEAN, Esq. resigned.
The schooner Maria left Bordeaux the 10th January. Accounts by her say, that the republic is universally triumphant—that there is no hope of peace this year, but that tranquility reigns in the interior of the Republic; that the factions are destroyed; that Collot d'Herbois, Barrere, Billaud Varennes members of the Convention, have been denounced as ancient conspirators, and that a Commission of twenty one members had been appointed as their Judges.
Courier Francis.
Accounts from Virginia state that Mr. Rutherford is re-elected a member of Congress.
"A Parent"—to-morrow.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
   DAYS.    Schooner Maria , Waldron,  Bordeaux 75    Sloop Abigail , Blunt,  Portsmouth 15    Phoenix , Skepperd,  Norfolk 5  
CLEARED.
  Ship Pigou , Dale,  Canton    Schooner Dove , Town,  St. Domingo    Sloop D , Johnson,  Hispaniola    Independence , Hopkins,  Frederickst.  
Capt. Waldron in lat. 20, 18, long. 59, Feb. 20, spoke the schooner Friendship from Washington, N. C. 28 days out in distress; Capt. W. supplied him with water. One man on board the Friendship had perished of thirst.
March 13. In lat. 37, 52, long. 77, spoke a small coasting schooner from Wilmington bound to Norfolk, blown to sea 6 weeks. Capt. W. supplied him with bread and beef. The schooner had only 2 hands left out of 3. A gale commenced before Capt. W. lost sight of the schooner.
Feb. 22. In lat. 22, long. 58, spoke the schooner Two Brothers , from New London to Martinico, 15 days out.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
  6 per Cents  10 3/8    3 per Cents  11 1/2    Deferred  1 1/2    Bank of the United States  28    Pennsylvania  27    North-America  45  
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The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
The twenty-four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of those having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A complete PLAN of the whole of this important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient and modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the same may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
February 24, 1795. SAMUEL BLODGET. * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. Aug 30 eodtf
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Fresh Teas, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz. Imperial, or Gunpowder Hyson Gimme, 1st quality Hyson, 2d. do. do. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchoong. A few Boxes of each, for sale at No. 19, Third street south. Dec. 10 eodtf
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Saturday the 18th day of April next, at the sign of the Blue Bell, at Cobb's Creek, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. A high and beautiful situation for a Country Seat, Between 6 and 7 miles from the City, being 15 acres of land, on the southwest side of the said creek. Bounded by the same, by the road leading to Darby, land of Hugh Lloyd, Doctor Paschall, and others. The purchaser to pay one half of the money down, and the remainder in twelve months, with interest and security if required. For any further particulars apply to JOHN NIXON, CHARLES JERVIS, or GEO. DAVIS. March 16 eodtf8A.
Just Published, And to be sold by B. DAVIES, at No. 68 Market street, and T. STEPHENS, No. 57, south Second street, price One Dollar. One thousand valuable Secrets IN THE Elegant & Useful Arts : Containing an account of the various methods adopted by the best Artists in Europe. For engraving on metals, and how to apply aqua fortis in that ingenious art. Transmuting, compounding and tempering metals, so as to give them any colour, and any degree of hardness or softness wanted. Making varnishes, mastic, cements, sealing wax, &c. of every common colour. Manufacturing glass, and compounding those imitations of precious stones, called French paste. Mixing colours in oil, water, and crayons and their various applications in priming, painting, &c. Dying leather, staining wood, ivory, bones &c. Gilding, colouring and varnishing prints, &c. Casting in moulds, and gilding the same. Making, preserving and correcting winos. Making vinegars, liquors, oils, &c. Taking out spots and stains from silk, cloth, linen, &c. And a great variety of other curious and useful receipts, vastly too numerous to be particularized in an advertisement. Extract from the Preface. "Whist the inhabitants of Europe are distracted by the din of arms, and their principal employment is to contrive the most expeditious means of destroying one another; let the happy citizens of these infant states turn their attention to the useful and elegant arts of peace; let them avail themselves of the discoveries of those ancient nations in the happier years that are past, until we no longer stand in need of their supplies, or remain exposed to the fluctuations of their fortune." March 17 tu&ts ff
THE LEVEL Of Europe & North America, OR THE OBSERVER'S GUIDE. Monday, February 9, 1795. By PETER EGRON, L. L. D. The Editor, and Company.
THIS Periodical work on a plan as novel as instructive is composed by Messrs. Egron, Tanquary, and a society of literati and American and European commercial gentlemen. It is written in English and French, and is divided into fifty-two numbers a year, the first of which appeared in the month of October last, in folio, which size, in compliance with the desire of our Subscribers, has been changed into that of quarto.
It contains 1st. A statement of the meteorological observations made in the course of each month, whether in the continent of North America, or in Europe. 2dly. A list of all goods exported from, or imported into the different markets of North America and Europe, with their comparative prices reduced to the weight measure and coin of the United States. Lastly. Observations on the different manufactures established, or likely to be established with advantage in America, on the nature of the soil in the different States, their present productions and those that may be substituted in their stead, together with the progressive value of lands. Subscriptions are received by Peter Egron, L. L. D. the Editor at Philadelphia, No. 45, south Fifth street. Price to Subscribers 8 dollars, payable half yearly. Philadelphia, printed by WILLIAM W. WOODWARD, Franklin's Head, No. 36, Chestnut street. James Ronaldson, Baker, At Landenberger's wharf, No. 27, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, has begun business, as a baker of all kinds of Biscuit, Crackers, Pilot's Bread, &c. &c. for shipping, stores, and for the West India market. Gentlemen who chuse to honour him with their commissions for bread, may depend upon being supplied with articles of the best kinds, and at the most reasonable rates. March 14 zaw5t
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 à l'extrémité de la communication par eau entre la Canada et autres parties occidentales avec la ville d'Albany dont elle est éloignée de seize miles Anglois ou cinq lieues un tiers de France. Cette terre est bornée par la dite Rivière environ deux tiers de lieue—les grands Chemins des parties de l'ouest et du nord se joignent en cet endroit avec plusieurs autres et conduisent à l'endroit par où l'on traverse la Rivière vis a vis la dite ville—cette habitation contient plus de mille acres, une grande partie de la quelle est en plaine de la premier, qualité et propre pour des prairies ou du grain dont elle produit une grand abondance. On pourroit la diviser en plusieurs habitations donnant à chacune des situations tres commodes à placer des maisons—elle contient a present deux maisons grandes et bien commodes avec des Granges, Ecuries, Magazins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres batimens qui sont tres convenables le tout situé sur une elevation au bord de la dite Rivière d'ou l'on a une vue bien agreable sur la dite ville, des prairies dans les environs et de la Rivière aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'eau trentre acres, qui est bien fourni de poisson et de gibier. Il y a aussi sur la dite terre une Moulin à eau sur un courant qui ne manque Jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier; on y pourroit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—sur cette terre est aussi un bon Verger des meilleurs fruits de ce pays d'environ mille arbres, entes, les Jardins abondent de toutes sortes de fruit propre pour ce climat—Dependent aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenemens avec des lots de terre dont les baux sont d'une courte durée. Il n'y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus seconde pour toutes sortes de grain d'hiver dont il en a été semé l'automne passé presqu' deux cents boisseaux ce que sera compris dans la Vente aussi bien que deux petites Iles dans la Rivière vis a vis la maison. On pense que la vue de ces terres on donnera une plus haute idée qu'aucun description qu'on pourroit en donner. Pour les conditions de Ventes il faut se rendre chez le soussigné demeurant sur les lieux ou a messieurs Oliver Wendel et Harrison G. Otis, à Boston—messieurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, à New-York—messieurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, membres du Congres, a present a Philadelphie, ou a monsieur Stephen Bayard dans la ville de Schenectady, qui feront connoitre le prix et conditions de la Vente. JOHN SANDERS.
Valuable Property For Sale, 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 populous and flourishing town of Schenectady, at the foot of the water-communication from the Western Country, and Upper Canada; sixteen miles from the city of Albany, extending about two miles on the bank of the river above and below the said town; this river is the only water communication in the United States with the great western Lakes. The roads from the western and northern parts of the state of New York, together with a number of other public roads here meet, and lead to the noted ferry kept opposite the said town. It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is interval or low land, calculated both for grass or grain, producing great burthens annually; it may be laid into a number of valuable farms, affording convenient and handsome building grounds; here is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses, with large Dutch barns, barracks, hovels, stables, cart and waggon house, carriage house, horse house, summer house, and other out-houses, on a commanding eminence near the bank of the river, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect of the river for several miles, the lowland, the town, and a fine lake of water, covering about thirty acres, well stored with all kinds of river fish, fowl, &c. There is a good grist mill on a never failing stream of water, a good frame house, &c. for the miller, also convenience above the mill for erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand apple 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 excelled 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 Wendell 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, 1795. N. B. The remaining flock unfold, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or purchasers may be accommodated with. Philad. Feb. 7. zawjm
American Landscapes. PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA TWENTY-FOUR VIEWS. Selected from the most striking and interesting Prospects in the United States; each of which VIEWS will be accompanied with a descriptive account of its Local, Historical, and other Incidental Peculiarities. By G. I. PARKYNS, Author of the "Monastic Remains and Ancient Castles in Great Britain."
CONDITIONS. I. That the work shall be published by Subscription; and that each Subscriber shall engage to take the whole set of Views, and shall pay for each engraving, if black or brown, 2 Dollars; and if coloured 5 Dollars. II. That the dimensions of each engraving shall be 24 by 17 inches, executed in aquatinta, and published upon paper of a superior quality. The publication to commence immediately; and one engraving to be delivered to the Subscribers, on the first Monday of each succeeding month, until the proposed series shall be finally completed. III. That with the last View of the series, shall be delivered an engraved title-page; an elegant characteristic vignette; a map of the route, connected with the prospects exhibited in the course of the Work; and an Alphabetical list of the Subscribers.
TO THE PUBLIC. THIS Work is offered to the public at crisis peculiarly interesting to the Arts: Amidst the ravages of war, and the convulsions of a revolutionary age, they must inevitably languish and expire, unless the same happy country, which affords an asylum to the persons of the persecuted and distressed, shall foster and patronize the labour and industry of men of genius and talents. Advancing, indeed, rapidly to the zenith of power, reputation and opulence, America, even in a state of universal tranquility, must soon have become the rival of Europe in learning and taste, as well as her superior in morality and government. Under the present circumstances of the world, however, the opportunity occurs to anticipate the destined period of pre-eminence; and to render America at this critical hour, the guardian and protectress of every science that can enlighten, and of every art that can adorn the human mind.
On this principle, more than the claim of merit, the Author presumes he shall not fail to attract the public attention; but still, he hopes, that he will not be found altogether undeserving or defective, either in the choice or execution of his subject. No country possesses scenes better calculated to inspire ideas of the beautiful and sublime; to exalt the soul of the philosopher, to enliven the song of the poet, or animate the pencil of the painter, than those which lie profusely scattered over the American continent: But unfortunately there is no country, whose native charms have been so superficially explored, or so imperfectly delineated. Hitherto, indeed the toil of converting a wilderness into a state of luxuriant vegetation; of providing the necessaries and comforts of life; and of adapting civil institutions to the genius of a new nation, seems to have been sufficient to engage all the strength, and all the talents of the inhabitants of America. The people of Europe, on the other hand, corrupted by wealth, and deluded by pride, have rarely, comparatively speaking, overlapped the boundaries of their continent in pure search of information or pleasure. The ruins of art, which encumber their domestic scenery, have been preferred to the novelties of nature which arise in other regions; and the time has been, that a View from the St. Lawrence to the Mississippi would have been less valued, than the section of a palace, or a mutilated fragment of antiquity. But in respect to both, a revolution in situation and sentiment has been accomplished. The American finds leisure, with a retrospective and joyful sensibility of heart, to admire the graces, as well as to reap the abundance which providence has bestowed on this country; and the European is compelled, with an anxious and expectant eye, to look abroad for that peace & prosperity, which he can no longer enjoy at home.
The attention of mankind being thus directed towards this country, every thing that relates to its physical, as well as to its political interest, will, it is presumed, receive a liberal encouragement. The Author of the present work, therefore, confidently makes the experiment on a new subject, and in a new style of execution. The art of engraving in Aquatinta, has indeed, for some time been held in high estimation throughout Europe; its close imitation of finished drawings, and the free but forcible manner in which it depicts the light and graceful touches of nature, are properties, that seem peculiarly adapted to the American scenery, some of the tints and colors of which are certainly no where else to be found.
Exclusive of these advantages, it is likewise in contemplation to render the work a repository of descriptive topographical and historical facts respecting the circumjacent country from which the views were taken: but to give full effect to this part of his undertaking, the author must solicit the assistance of every citizen, who is possessed of authentic information, whether relating to the Natural history, or to the memorable events, connected with the respective engraving. The map of the tour will exhibit the relative situation of the views, as well with respect to each other as to the principal Cities and Towns of the several States, commencing at the city of Washington.
As an additional recommendation to the favor of a patriotic public, it may not be improper to observe that the paper and every other article employed in executing the work will be of American manufacture, and of the best quality. Jan. 24
Twelve drawings are ready, and the utmost dispatch will be used in preparing and delivering the engravings. A list of the number alluded to, the following may be mentioned: 1. A view of Mount Vernon, the seat of the President of the United States. 2. Philadelphia. 3. City of Washington. 4. New-York, &c. &c. &c. It is the design of the Author to finish those objects first, which are most important and interesting; and if the Public patronage shall prove adequate to the expence, he proposes to extend his undertaking to 24 Views, more than the number contained in the present Proposals. In that case, however, the first set of Views will be so arranged, as to form either an independent work for those, who may not wish to renew their subscriptions, or a series connected with the second set for those, who may wish to continue their patronage till the whole is completed. Letters or other communications for the encouragement, elucidation, or improvement of the work, the Author requests may be addressed to him at New-York. Subscriptions are received by Mr. Harrison, at his Print-shop, Maiden-lane, New-York by Mr. Carey, Book-seller, No. 118, Market street, Philadelphia, and by all the principal Book-sellers in the United States. February 28. d.
To be Let, A PAPER MILL, In complete order, being entirely new, containing three presses and two iron screws, a large drying Loft, together with every other requisite. Also a good convenient Stone Dwelling HOUSE, sheds, stables, &c. all new, with or without land. The mill is situate on a never failing stream of water in Lower Merion township, about 8 miles from Philadelphia. For terms apply to Paul Jones, On the Premises. March 12 eodtf
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, and Glass Ware, Landing from on board the ship Peggy, from Amsterdam. ALSO,
Coffee of prime Quality In hogheads and tiers, Mulcovado Sugars In hogheads, German Steel, ASSORTED WOOLLENS, In small Bales, &c. for sale by Rundle & Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut street whar. Who want to purchase 300 or 400 Casks Good Flaxseed. Nov. 11 zaw5t
In the House of Representatives of the United States, March 31, 1795.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to receive proposals from any person or persons skilled in the art of Stenography, or capable of reporting debates with accuracy, and to report the same to this house, at the commencement of the next session, with his observations and opinion respecting the qualification of the said person or persons for the said duty, to the end that this house may be enabled to appoint one or more persons as officers of the house, for the valuable purpose above mentioned. Extract from the Journal, JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk.
Department of State, March 5, 1795. Proposals will be received by the Secretary of State, in pursuance of the foregoing Resolution.
PROPOSALS For printing by subscription, a new publication, to be entitled The American Remembrancer & Universal Tablet of Memory. 1st. This publication will be printed on good paper, and on a good type and will contain at least 300 pages duodecimo. 2d. The price to Subscribers will be 75 cent to non-subscribers, one dollar. 3d. The Work, it is expected, will be ready for delivery, by the middle of March. 4th. Those who shall obtain 12 Subscribers, will be entitled to one copy for their trouble to Printers and Booksellers the usual allowance will be given.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE principal design of this publication is to rescue from oblivion the many important events and transactions, which, under divine providence, have been chiefly conducive to the settlement of this country, and to the establishment of our present happy form of government; as also to transmit to posterity the names and achievements of those statesmen and heroes, to whom America is most indebted for her liberty and independence. Should any patriotic Printer think proper to patronize this undertaking by occasionally inserting the above in his paper, and procuring Subscribers, the favour will be thankfully acknowledged by the Editor. James Hardie, N. B. It is requested that such persons as are entrusted with subscription papers, will be so obliging as to return them by the first of March, in order that their names may be inserted as patrons of the work. Jan. 24