Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-06-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1165.]
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 2, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
FOR SALE,
The Copper Bottomed Ship
LADY LOUISA,
WITH all her materials, as she came from sea. Like- wise to be disposed of
A number of CANNON and SMALL ARMS, on board said vessel. For terms apply to
Parker & Wharton.
May 2
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of Brig Fly, captain Hubber, arrived this day, from Jeremie,
143 Hhds. } Prime Green Coffee, } 270,000 wt. 1207 Bags } 6 Bales COTTON. 500 Bags COCOA, } 64,000 wt.
The Cargo has been put on board with an intention to proceed to Europe, and is reported at Custom House for that purpose. The quality is prime. Samples can be seen.
The FLY
Is an almost new vessel, and will be sold with or without the cargo. Can proceed immediately.
A liberal Credit will be given. Apply to
Peter Blight.
May 8
For Sale,
The SHIP
COLUMBIA,
WILL carry about 2400 barrels, is sixteen month old, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense.
For terms apply to Benjamin Greenleaf, the Master, on board, at Vine street wharf, or to
SAMUEL COATES,
No. 82 South Front street.
May 25
For sale or charter,
The sloop Betsey,
JOHN DAWKINS, Master,
BURTHEN about 800 barrels, now laying at the sub- scriber's wharf, and ready to receive a cargo immedi- ately. For terms apply to the captain on board, or
JOSEPH SIMS.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, And now landing from said sloop, Port-au-Prince Molasses and Coffee, also, Pale, Quilled, Yellow, and Red Bark, Malaga Wine, Imperial and Hyson Teas of the First Quality, &c. May 23
For SALE, or CHARTER,
THE SNOW
BOSTON,
BURTHEN about 2000 Bbls. of flour—she may be sent to sea at a small expense, her sails and rigging being in very good order—apply to
James Campbell, or
George Latimer.
April 29.
FOR HAMBURGH,
The Danish Brigantine
Den Nye Pröve,
PETER HANSEN, Master;
A fine stout vessel. Will be ready to take in her cargo on the first of May. For freight or passage apply to
Ross & Simon.
April 25.
Wanted to Purchase,
A good, well fitted, fast sailing
VESSEL,
of about 1200 Barrels burthen- Apply to
PETER KUHN.
May 28
John Miller, jun & Co.
No. 8 Chestnut Street,
Have received by the Ship
BIRMINGHAM PACKET,
From Calcutta,
160 Bales of Bengal Goods,
10,000 Pieces Nankeens,
Of a Superior Quality.
350 Bags of SUGAR,
Which they will sell on advantageous terms May 10.
For Boston,
The Schooner
JOHN,
PETER COFFIN, Master,
LYING at Joseph Anthony's wharf. Will positive- ly sail on Sunday next. For freight or passage ap- ply to
EDWARD STOW, Jun.
[June 11st] No. 4 South Water-street.
TO BE SOLD,
A Three-story brick House, No. 80, N. Second street. The lot is about 22 feet front, and 233 feet deep, to Bread-street, or Moravian Alley. It has long been one of the best stands for business.
2d. A frame Dwelling-House, No. 260, South Front-street, with a Bakes-House, the lot is about 17 feet front, by 130 feet in depth.
3d. A handsome Lot of 25 feet by 200 feet deep, ex- tending from Third-street to George-street; it is the 3d Lot below South-street: on George-street there is a two story brick tenement, a frame ditto adjoining, with a good Bake-oven.
Likewise a LARGE MEADOW FARM, situate on the River Delaware, at a convenient distance from Phila- delphia Market—the Meadow is of the best quality, and in good bank. There are commodious buildings, with a good proportion of arable and woodland, and Cedar Swamp. For terms apply to
JOHN LITTLE, No. 40 North Sixth-street. March 21st. 1796.
Landing,
From on board the Brig Abigail, from Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in Crates; and A quantity of COAL;
FOR SALE, BY Thomas & John Ketland.
April 20.
Landing,
At Russell's wharf, the CARGO of the Ship Lady Louisa, James Cooper, master, from China, and the Cape of Good Hope,
CONSISTING OF SUGAR, in Casks and Bags; WINES, in Butts and half Butts of superior qua- lity;
A small quantity of BRANDY; And a few Red HANDKERCHIEFS.
FOR SALE BY
Parker & Wharton,
No. 109, south Water-street.
April 26.
Just Arrived,
In the Snow Boston, James Kirkpatrick, master from Li- verpool,
5000 Bushels SALT; 100 Crates QUEENS WARE; and An Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY;
FOR SALE
On board, at Pine-street wharf.—Apply to
James Campbell, or
George Latimer.
April 29.
Country Seat for sale.
An elegant House, and highly cultivated Farm, on the east- ern bank of Hudson's river, bounded on the north by Verplanck's Point, and distant forty-five miles from New York; the farm consists of 293 acres, and is one of the most picturesque and beautiful situations on the Continent; com- manding an extensive and varied prospect: the soil is rich, chiefly laid down in English grass, and is under excellent fence.
The house is a handsome two story double building, in the most modern style, finished with much taste, and possesses every requisition for the accommodation of a genteel family; there are also on the premises a new overleer-house, a new barn, extensive stables, cow-shed, cyder-house, smoke-house, poultry house, &c. There are abundance of fruit trees com- prehending all the choicest kinds which could be procured from the nurseries about town, now in full bearing, and a well stocked kitchen garden. A sloop goes twice a week to the city, from a landing convenient to the farm, and the Al- bany post road forms the eastern boundary.
The house, &c. are kept in neat order: for the reception of the purchaser on the shortest notice, who might also be accommodated with about 120 acres adjoining the farm on the south; the greatest part of which stretches along the river, which abounds with oysters and a variety of fish. Should he be averse to farming, there are many respectable neighbours who would work it on advantageous terms.
Apply to GEORGE & HUGH POLLOCK, Governor's Lane, New York, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & CO. Philadelphia. May 27
INSURANCE OFFICE.
JACOB SHOEMAKER,
HAVING been encouraged by several of his friends, to Undertake the Business of an INSURANCE BROKER, to which he served an Apprenticeship, has this Day opened an Office at his Dwelling,
No. 29, North Water-Street;
Where he will be glad to execute Orders in that Line, and hopes by his Attention and Punctuality, to give full Satisfaction to all those who may be pleased to favour him with their Business. May 26.
TO BE SOLD,
A NEAT three story Brick House, almost new, situate on the fourth side of Filbert, midway between Ninth and Tenth-Streets. For terms apply at No. 71, North Water Street. May 14.
Stop Thief!
RAN away from the Subscriber, a black apprentice boy, about 18 years of age, smooth face, and remarkably well built. He took with him several suits of cloaths— one of livery, blue, turned with yellow—a pair of dove coloured plush breeches—a brown felton sloper faced with black plush. Broke open the day he went away a trunk and stole therefrom nine pieces of gold—the property of Mr. Gilbert, and picked the pocket of Gen. Crabb of 15 dollars. Any person who will secure said thief shall be well rewarded by W. COOPER. May 23.
This Day published,
Price 31 1-2 Cents,
Mr. AMES'S SPEECH
ON THE BRITISH TREATY. Sold by William Young, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, and by the Booksellers generally. May 19.
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 encumbrance. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 9.
New Hat and Hosiery Store,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
By WILLIAM M'DOUGALL,
No. 134 Market-street, 3d door from the corner of Fourth, South side.
MENS' Black American and English Hats, of various qualities and prices. Dittos Drabs and Greenun- ders. Ladies' ditto, black And a large assortment of fancy ditto. Colored Beavers. With a great variety of el- egant and fashionable trim- mings, &c. Youth's black and drab co- lored. The Hats finished in the newest fashion. May 7.
The Partnership of
George Kennard & Co.
OF Duck Creek, being this day dissolved by mutual consent, those having claims against said partnership are requested to call on the subscriber, and such as are indebted, will please make payment to GEORGE KENNARD. May 17. 1796.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
ABSCONDED, on the night of Thursday last, the 7th inst. BOSTON MURRAY, a black indentured ser- vant lad, 18 or 19 years of age, and about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; one of his eyes is defective in the corner towards his nose. His apparel consisted of a buff-colored round jacket, with a Manchester vest under it; a pair of fustian trousers, and under them a light mixed cloth pair of breeches. Whoever apprehends the said servant, and returns him, or confines him in any jail in Penn- sylvania or Jersey, so that I recover him shall receive the above reward, together with reasonable charges. MOORE WHARTON, No. 109, Spruce-street. April 11.
For Sale,
A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business.
Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT in pursuance of an act of the General Assem- bly of Pennsylvania, entitled "an act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth, to incorporate a Com- pany for making an artificial Road from an intersection of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike road near the Gap Tavern, in Lancaster county, to Newport and Wilmington in the State of Delaware;" the commis- sioners in said act appointed will procure five books and attend at the respective places directed therein to receive subscriptions for Stock in the company, viz. One book will be opened in the city of Philadelphia. One in the Borough of Lancaster, one at Strasburgh, in the county of Lancaster, one in the Borough of Wilmington, and one at the house of Samuel Cochran in the county of Ches- ter.
The Subscribers, agreeably to their appointment in said act, will attend at the City Tavern in Philadelphia, with one of said Books, on Monday, the 6th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, until 4 in the after- noon, and for the two days following, if necessary, for the purpose aforesaid; on the first of the said days, any person of the age of 21 years shall be at liberty to subscribe in his own or any other name or names by whom he shall be authorised for one share, on the second day for one or two shares, and on the third day (if the said books shall continue longer open) for any number of shares in the said Stock.
Every person previously to subscribing in said books must pay to the attending commissioners twenty five dol- lars for every share to be subscribed.
GEORGE LATIMER, ROBERT WALN, NATHL. LEWIS, ABIAH DAWES. Philadelphia, May 7
Landing,
At the Subscribers' wharf, from on board the ship Au- rora, capt. Suter, 350 Hogsheads.
Prime Jamaica Sugars,
For sale by
Willings and Francis, May 17.
John Miller, jun. & Co.
No. 8 Chestnut-street,
Have imported in the late vessel from Europe,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
SPRING GOODS,
Amongst which are Striped and clouded NANKLENS, Dimities and Mullinetts,
HATS,
Neatly assorted in packages, IRISH LINENS, ditto,
All which they will sell on the most reasonable terms, for Cash or the usual credit. May 11.
Table Cloths, &c.
MAURICE MOYNIHAN,
No. 81, North Second, a few doors above Arch St.
INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has for sale on reasonable terms, Damask Table Cloths, of dif- ferent sizes, with Napkins to match the figure of the cloth,
Diapers, Irish Linens, Sarcets, Sheetings, Perians, Checks, English patent Silk Hose, Coarse Muffs, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of
China, Glass, and Queen's Ware:
Amongst which are Blue & enamelled Break- China Jars and Bickers, fast Cups & Saucers, Decanters, Do. Gallon Wine Glasses, &c. Half-Gallon Crates will be put up at the Quart shortest notice, and the usual Pint & credit given. Half-Pint May 25
Advertisement.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by law to take subscriptions for the Gap, Newport, and Wilmington Turnpike Road, do hereby give notice, that we will attend, for that purpose at the house of Samuel Cochran, on the 6th day of June next.
JOSHUA PUSEY, JOHN M'DOUGALL, JAMES BOYD, JACOB LINDLEY, Chester County, 25th April, 1796. [May 7, $1m]
MAPS OF MARYLAND.
I HAVE a quantity of Maps which I will dispose of on very advantageous terms to any person inclining to purchase—and will also sell the plates and copy right. The Map is laid down from actual measurement of all the principal waters and public roads in the state—was exe- cuted under the patronage of the Legislature thereof, and approved by it at their session—Apply at No. 59, north Second street. D. GRIFFITH. Philadelphia May 28.
For Sale,
THE time of a French Mulatto Boy, who has about Twelve years to serve; he speaks pretty good English, and is a good waiter. Enquire of the Printer, June 1.
WANTED,
Several Apprentices to the Printing- Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 122, Chestnut-street.
Yazoo Lands.
May be had at the Editor's Office 119, Chestnut-street. A few Copies of "a Report of the Attorney General to Congress;" containing a Collection of CHARTERS, TREATIES and other DOCUMENTS, relative to and explanatory of the Title to the Land situate in the South Western parts of the United States, and claimed by certain Companies under a law of the State of Georgia, passed January 7th, 1795.
CHINA GOODS.
THE Ship ATLANTIC, Silas Seavey, Commander, from Canton, will commence the discharge of her cargo to-morrow morning at Walnut-street wharf.
Consisting of Yellow and white Nankens of excellent quality Persian Taffeties, black and coloured Lustrings, do. do. Satins black of various qualities Sewing silks in assorted colours Vermillion in boxes Cassia in casks Quick-silver in jars BOHEA, SOUCHONG, HYSON SKIN, YOUNG HYSON, BEST HYSON, IMPERIAL, CHINA WARE, ornamental, with Table and Tea Sets generally assorted. WHITE SUGARS, and a quantity of First quality Bengal SALT PETRE. For Sale by Philip Nicklin & Co. April 8.
Just imported,
And for SALE, SUGAR and COFFEE, in hogsheads NEW RICE, in whole and half tiers QUEEN'S WARE, in hogsheads WHITE LEAD, (dry) in casks COPPER, in sheets American Castile and White Soap Mould and Dips Candies and BOSTON BEEF of the best quality. Isaac Harvey, jun. [6 mo. r. $3w] No. 5 South Water Street.
ROBBERY.
STOLEN, on the night of the 27th inst. from a desk, in the Store of the subscribers, No. 31 Front-street, sup- posed to be broken open about 12 o'clock at night, the fol- lowing Notes, &c. which the Public are cautioned against negotiating; as they can be of no use to any person but the subscribers. Payment of the Notes and Custom-house Debentures, which are drawn in favor of the subscribers, and not endorsed, is stopped.
First, of a bill, drawn at Kingston, April 23, by Wm. Berezy, in favor of George Boritche & Co. at 60 days, on D. C. Brauer, and accepted 23d May, for 63 pounds Quebec currency, and endorsed to and by A. Macomb, Nicholas Brower's note, payable May 1, dols. 500 Richard Williamson's ditto 978.25 Joseph Thompson's do. 195.27 The following Custom-house Debentures, viz. Debenture No. 925 due June 15, 147.08 926 July 25, 553.39 927 August 20, 687.96 928 September 30, 499.69 929 December 14, 233.93 Dollars 3785.53
The following 3ds and 4ths of Exchange, viz. 3d and 4th of a bill at 90 days; drawn by Sc- ton, Maitland & Co. on John Locke, Lon- don, in favor of ourselves, for £ 856 8 6 3d of a bill at 60 days, drawn by Isaac Clason & Co. on Bird, Savage and Bird, London, in favor of Phyn, Ellis and Inglis, 3308 16 6 3d of a bill at 60 days, drawn by S. Codman, of Boston, on John & Francis Baring & Co. to the order of Phyn, Ellis & Inglis 1000 3d of a bill drawn by Robert Kennedy, on Coult & Co. at 40 days, our own favour 1000 £ 6165 41
Besides the above number of papers, useless to any but the owners, a quantity of money, amounting to about 350 dollars, was taken at the same time.
N. B. If the person or persons who carried off the a- bove, will enclose them to Phyn & Macomb, New York, no farther notice will be taken of the transaction. New-York, May 28. PEFISTER & MACOMB. June 1
LANDING,
This Day, at Waln's wharf, from the Schooner Pol- ly & Sally, capt. Dove, from Teneriffe,
TENERIFFE WINE,
In Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks. For Sale by
Philips, Cramond & Co. June 1
PRINTS.
Published by E. Savage, And for Sale, at the COLUMBIAN GALLERY, Chestnut, 3d door west of Tenth street. A PORTRAIT OF GENERAL WAYNE, From the Original Picture, in the Columbian Gal- lery. Price 1 Dollar and 25 Cents.
MUSCIPULA.—A MEZZOTINTO PRINT, After a celebrated picture, painted by Sir J. Reynolds, Price 1 Dollar and 75 Cents.
A PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM SMITH, Of South Carolina, Price 1 Dollar and 25 Cents. The Little Favourite, price 75 Cents. The Barber's Shop, 37 1/2 June 1
The Political Censor;
Or, MONTHLY

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Monday, May 30. Continued.
The question being thus decided in favour of the sitting member, Mr. W. Lyman proposed the following resolution, which was adopted:
"Resolved, that Israel Smith is entitled to a seat in this house as one of the Representatives from the state of Vermont."
The Senate informed the house, by their Secretary, that they had resolved that the bill authorizing the Secretary of State to lease certain salt springs in the north-western territory do not pass; that the bill authorizing an experiment to obtain an uniform principle for the regulating of weights and measures, be postponed till next session; and that they recede from their amendments to the bill for admitting the state of Tennessee into the Union.
A message was received from the President, of the United States, informing the house, that he had approved and signed an act providing for the payment of certain debts of the United States.
A bill from the Senate providing for a more general promulgation of the laws of the United States, and for repealing a former act, was read and referred to a select committee.
On the motion of Mr. W. Smith, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill authorizing the President of the United States to lay, regulate and revoke embargoes during the recess of Congress, which was agreed to, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The Secretary of State, made a report on the memorial presented yesterday from Somersall and Son, and John Price, Charleston, which was, that in case due proof was sent to the office of the Department of State, or to Mr. Bayard, in London, of their vessel and cargo being illegally taken, and an appeal entered, they would have the same redress with other sufferers.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter which he had received from ten American captains now laying with their vessels at Jamaica, complaining of the illegal impressment of their seamen by British ships of war, in which they are kept like slaves, and subject to infectious diseases, with which the vessels of war are now visited, and stating that until their men are set at liberty they cannot return home. They pray for the interference of government since it had considered the case of their brethren in Algiers, whose situations were not worse than theirs. This letter, and papers accompanying it were referred to the secretary of state.
Wednesday, June 1.
The bill authorizing the President of the United States to lay, regulate and revoke embargoes, during the ensuing recess of Congress, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Tracy from the committee, to whom was referred the bill from the Senate, to amend an act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States, reported, that they found on enquiry that the Secretary of State had contracted for the printing of the laws, a circumstance they supposed with which the Senate were not acquainted; and it was their opinion a speedy promulgation of the laws would overbalance the objection of the Senate for wishing the printing of the laws to be postponed till after the next session, the reasons for which were, they understood, because the next session would complete four Congresses and two Presidencies.
The report was agreed to, the bill read the third time and rejected.
Mr. Gallatin moved a resolution to the following effect, which was agreed to:
"Resolved that the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before this house, within the first week of the next session of Congress, a statement of the monies expended for the military establishment for each calendar year, from the establishment of the present government to the 1st of January 1796 distinguishing the sums expended under each head for which specific appropriations were made, and also a statement of the expence attending the expedition to the western counties of Pennsylvania under the several heads for which specific appropriations were made."
Mr. W. Smith said it would be recollected that when the bill relative to paying the Bank of the United States by creating a 6 per cent. stock for that purpose, was under consideration, the gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Gallatin) went into a very long review of our financial situation, in which he endeavoured to prove that there was an increase of debt of five million dollars. Mr. Smith said, as he had not then an opportunity of replying to that gentleman (the business of the treaties having been entered upon the next day) he proposed to the house a resolution to the following effect, in order to draw from the proper department a correct statement of the finances of this country, and to shew the errors into which that gentleman had fallen:
"Resolved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to report to this house the next session of Congress, a statement or statements, exhibiting
1. The amount of the foreign and domestic debt of the United States, including the assumed debt on the 1st of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, and ninety one respectively.
2. The amount of the said debts on the 1st of January 1796.
3. The amount of the anticipation at the close of each year, from the year 1791 to the year 1795 inclusive.
4. The amount of the specie debts incurred by the late government and paid at the Treasury of the present government, and of the monies arising from balances of accounts which originated under the late government, prior to the 1st of January 1796.
5. The amount of debts extinguished by the operation of the Sinking Fund to the close of the year 1795, distinguishing the sums placed under each of the heads of appropriation for that purpose.
6. An estimate of the sums expected to be received from the bonds which accrued from the duties on imports, to the close of the year 1795, after
deducting the drawbacks and expenses of collection.
The words in the above resolution printed in italic, were words introduced on motion of Mr. Gallatin.
Mr. W. Smith after proposing the above resolution, as a reason for his bringing it forward, went into an examination of the statement of Mr. Gallatin, and endeavoured to prove that instead of there being an increase of debt of five millions, there was an excess of two millions in favor of government. Mr. Gallatin insisted upon his statement being right and that the difference between them arose from matter of opinion. Mr. W. Smith replied, and denied that they agreed in their calculation in the way mentioned by Mr. Gallatin.
Mr. Swanwick proposed the following resolution which was agreed to.
Resolved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before this house a statement of the drawbacks paid on the sundry dutiable articles exported from the United States, in the years 1793, '94 and '95, compared with the amount of the duties collected on the same respectively.
Mr. Sitgreaves, from the committee to whom was referred the message of the President respecting the posts of Detroit, and Michilimackinack, reported that he had not been able to get the necessary information to make a report, therefore moved that the committee might be discharged; which was accordingly done.
The Senate by their Secretary informed the house that they had resolved, that the bill for altering the time of holding the next session of Congress do not pass.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill for making appropriations for the Military and Naval establishments for the year 1796, were read and agreed to. One of the amendments was to reduce the sum for the purchase of horses from 7,500 dollars to 3,750; another was to reduce the sum for the defence and protection of the frontiers from 130,000 to 100,000; the other was to conform the whole amount of these amendments making it instead of 1,352,623 dollars, 1,318,873 dollars.
Their amendments to the bill indemnifying the estate of Major General Greene from a certain bond, were agreed to, without debate.
The President of the United States by his Secretary, informed the house that he had approved and signed an act for satisfying certain demands occasioned by trials during the Western Insurrection, &c. an act granting passports to ships and vessels of the United States; an act for suspending the duty on snuff; and an act limiting the time for allowing a drawback on domestic distilled spirits exported &c.
Sundry resolutions were proposed and agreed to, making additional allowances to the Sergeant at Arms, Clerks and Doorkeepers of the house for the present session.
The house on motion, adjourned till 5 o'clock this evening.
Wednesday Evening.
The Senate informed the house, by their secretary, that they had resolved that the bill authorizing the President of the United States to lay, regulate and revoke embargoes during the ensuing recess of Congress, do not receive its third reading to-day.
Allo, that the President of the United States had informed them that he had approved and signed a bill originating in their house, for admitting the state of Tennessee into the Union.
The President of the United States informed the house, by his secretary, that he had approved and signed an act affording relief to distillers in certain cases, an act for regulating the grants of lands for military services; an act making additional appropriations for foreign intercourse for the year 1796; an act making appropriations for the military and naval establishments for the year 1796; and an act to indemnify the representatives of the late Major General Greene from a certain bond given in behalf of the United States.
Mr. Jeremiah Smith, from the committee appointed to wait upon the President of the United States, to notify to him the intention of both houses to adjourn on this day, reported that they had performed that service.
The business before the house being finished, a message was sent to the Senate to inform them, that the house was ready to adjourn; whereupon after waiting some time to receive any answer, that might be sent thereto, without receiving any, the speaker adjourned the house, until the first Monday in December next.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, April 2.
Dr. T—— was called upon the other day to visit a mercenary nervous old lady, who said "Doctor, I can't tell what's the matter with me; my head is so bad, I seem to see double." "Then count your money, madam," said the doctor, "it will comfort you."
The following quantities of grain from different foreign parts have been imported from the 1st to the 15th ult.
  Oats, 17,920 quarters.   Wheat, 5,610 do.   Pease & beans, 883 do.   Rye, 550 do. 
A larger importation than ever was known before in the space of fifteen days.
There are people who wonder that Mr. Pitt has lost the bill for the abolition of the Slave Trade, especially, as he looked so compassionate while he was making his humane speech in favour of it.—Did these wondering gentlemen never observe the mode by which a waterman rows them down the river? He looks one way, and rows another.
Mr. Rose boasts of his independence, as a member of parliament, since he voted against Mr. Pitt, on the question of the Slave Trade.
A great deal has been said about the vote which Mr. Rose gave on the Slave Trade question, because he happened to vote differently from Pitt. But there is a proverb, something about giving a
certain person his due, which we should wish to apply in this case. Mr. Pitt voted against Slavery, Mr. Rose for it. Now which was the most confident vote;
PARIS, April 1.
PICHEGRU'S RESIGNATION.
Pichegru is known to be that one of our Generals who has the best military talents. It even seems that his abilities are hurtful to himself.—The objections he made against the passage over the Rhine—the animated discontent he manifested, when, under the pretext of the law of 3d Brumaire, they suddenly carried off from his army marching in retreat, all the officers whose promotion had been posterior to the 12th Germinal, Year III;—all these made him irreconcilable enemies, and created disgust, which several times made him apply to be allowed to retire. At last a leave of absence of several decades was granted to him. It was believed that he wished to profit by it, and to go to Paris, where he might have been useful in concerting the operations of the next campaign; but he has not been formally invited to it. He employed a long time, in order, with infinite care, to make arrangements relative to the Army which he commanded: then, no longer thinking of Paris, he went to his place of birth, Arbois; from thence he has again sent his Resignation, which the Directory has accepted. The Letter of Acceptance had been despatched, when the Directory began to think, that the retirement of a man who had served the Republic as well as Pichegru had done, required some symptoms of regret and of esteem. An extraordinary Courier was despatched, which carried to him an extremely flattering Letter, in which he was told that it was only the interest which was taken with respect to his health, which could have determined it to accept of his Resignation; but that the Directory reckoned still upon his zeal, his talents, his intelligence, and his courage, as soon as he should be able to use them. His rank therefore is retained for him in the army, as well as his pay in the quality of a General of a division and of artillery.
The pain which Pichegru felt, from the expulsion of such a great number of officers from his army, and their having been replaced by others whose courage, however great it might be, could not supply the want of capacity, is found justified by the operation which has just taken place in the army under Jourdan, where there were reformed eleven hundred and seventy officers who could neither read nor write.
LONDON, April 5.
A denunciation was made on the 10th Germinal (March 30,) in the sitting of Five Hundred, against Isnard, Rouhier, Cadroy, and Chambon, who had been on mission in the southern departments. This denunciation was qualified by the previous question. It was considered as intended to throw a thicker cloud over the actual state of these departments and to operate a diversion in favor of Piveron.
It is particularly worthy of remark that in the council of Five Hundred, in the sitting of the 8th Germinal, a resolution was proposed similar to our law against seditious meetings and assemblies. The substance of this resolution, as stated in the Courier de Paris, L'Eclair, and several other papers, is as follows:
"Every assembly which shall discuss political questions, and which shall not thrust from its bosom every seditious mover of a question, is contrary to the Constitution."
"The Police shall exercise the severest vigilance towards the clubs."
"Every society is contrary to public order, if it imposes conditions of eligibility, if it has a President, or a Secretary, if it forms committees, if the number of members exceed fifty, and if it corresponds with other societies."
"In case of the infraction of the above articles, imprisonment shall be incurred."
"Every citizen, who in these assemblies shall propose the re-establishment of Royalty, or shall demand the constitution of 1793, shall be judged according to law and condemned to two years imprisonment in irons."
"The Council ordered the printing, and the distribution of six copies of this plan to each of its members."
Extract of a letter from Plymouth, March 31.
"Arrived last night in Cawland Bay, the Spider of 12 guns, Lt. Layton, commander, from Mount's Bay, and brought in with her a small schooner-rigged French row boat, about ten tons burthen, which she captured at five o'clock yesterday evening, a little S. W. of the Eddystone light-house. She belonged to Morlaix, and failed from Roscoff the preceding evening, but had not taken any thing. At the time she was captured, she had on board 18 very stout able bodied men, who were well equipped with blunderbusses, muskets, cutlasses and tomahawks, and one large fowling piece, fixed on a slider; we have not learnt her real name, but she is marked on the stern, Polly of Jersey. There are three lieutenants on board the row-boat, and it is said, several members of the convention, who were going from Bourdeaux to Brest, and had stowed over on this coast to look out for a prize or two."
"The Spider cutter had a large brig under her protection from Mount's Bay from this port, to which vessel the privateer gave chase, intending also to take the cutter, which they mistook for a sloop, nor did the Frenchmen discover their error, until they got too near to escape."
The following letter was yesterday received from Falmouth, dated April 1.
"This morning arrived two more prizes taken by Sir Edward Pellew's squadron. We have now nine prizes in our harbour, and several more are carried into other ports. This afternoon a fresh prize was brought in from the same squadron. The prize master, an officer of the Revolutionary, credibly informed me, that Sir Edward's squadron had fallen in with a fresh convoy in the Bay, 75 of which were taken; they are expected here very soon, and the Revolutionary with them, as she was obliged to part with so many hands towards manning and conducting the said prizes, that she had orders to make the best of her way to England."
LONDON, April 4.
By a gentleman just arrived from Hamburg, we
learn, that it was generally reported and credited there, that Field Marshal Clairfayt is restored to the chief command of the Austrian army.
By a gentleman just arrived from Corsica, we learn that Sir Gilbert Elliot, is building a spacious mansion for his residence. We are also informed, that the island is distracted throughout by intestine broils, occasioned by female feuds which have existed for centuries back, and seem to acquire additional venom from their antiquity.
Almost every banking-house in Paris has become bankrupt, in consequence of the Executive Directory forcing them to take their paper money.
From the Glasgow Courier.
March 29.
EXTRACTS
From the latter word of Professor
JOHN ANDERSON.
I John Anderson, professor of natural philosophy in the University of Glasgow, hereby give, grant, dispose and convey the whole of my property, of every sort, to the public (except a chest and its contents, which I bequeath to my brother) for the good of mankind, and the improvement of science, to be managed by eighty one trustees.
These trustees shall consist of the nine following classes, and nine from each class, viz. Listmen, Divines, Natural Philosophers, Doctors of Medicines, Surgeons and Apothecaries, Lawyers, Artifices, Manufacturers or Merchants, Agriculturalists—Tradesmen.
Besides these 81 persons, in whom all my property of every kind, (except what is in the cleft bequeathed to my brother) is hereby vested for the use of the public, there shall be nine visitors of the conduct of the said eighty one trustees, viz. the Lord Provost of Glasgow, the eldest Baillie of Glasgow, the Dean of Guild there, the Deacon Convener of the Trades' House, the Preses of the faculty of Physicians and Surgeons there, the Dean of the Faculty of the Procurators there, the Moderator of the Synod of Glasgow and Aire, the Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow, and the Moderator of the Presbytery of Dumbarton, all and each of them for the time being. Any six of these nine, all the rest being duly summoned, shall constitute a quorum, who are hereby vested with the power of calling for the records of the eighty one trustees, and of the committee of ordinary managers afterwards mentioned, of inspecting the apparatus and property belonging to the Institution; and where they observe any thing managed not agreeable to the intention of the Founder, or to the advantage of the Institution, to correct the mismanagement by their orders, and to enjoin and enforce faithful administration.
There shall be four general meetings of the whole trustees every year, upon the longest and shortest days, and at the vernal and autumnal equinoxes.—When any of these days shall happen to be on Sunday or the Lord's day, the respective meetings shall be held upon the Mondays immediately following. And at these four meetings, every thing relative to the interest of the Institution, shall be considered and debated upon; and an order or resolution shall be entered in the minutes according to the opinion of the majority of those present, taken by ballot.—Thus every three months, there will be a stated general meeting of the whole trustees, without the necessity of any summons; and, in the meeting which shall be held annually on the longest day, a committee of managers, to be denominated, the ordinary managers, nine in number, resident in Glasgow, shall be elected by ballot from the whole trustees, by the majority of those present. They shall be elected for twelve calendar months only, from that date, and then their office shall be at an end; but they may be re-elected as often as shall be thought proper by the general meeting, provided they are re-elected for twelve calendar months only, and by ballot.
These eighty one trustees are appointed by me in order to manage a Literary Institution, for the improvement of human nature, of science, and of the country where they live.
I appoint the said trustees to observe the following rules and regulations in the management of this institution.
First Rule. The teachers of natural philosophy in this institution, shall give lectures in the city of Glasgow, to be called, "the Mathematical Course," every year from the first day of November till the first day of May, according to the plan which I have long carried on in Glasgow college, and I hope not without some success; the Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, being appropriated to the mathematical part of physics, without any mathematics; the hours of lecturing and examination, to be regulated by the trustees, as well as the honorarium, or fee.
Second Rule. Besides the above mentioned course of physical lectures, another course shall likewise be given by the same teacher, at least once every year, to be called, "the Ladies Course of physical Lectures," in which no mathematical reasoning shall be used; and it shall be similar to the course on the Tuesdays and Thursdays above mentioned; but with this difference, that the audience shall consist of both ladies and gentlemen; the time of the year, the days of the week, the hours of the day, the honorarium, and every thing relating to it, shall be appointed by the trustees, under the direction of the ordinary managers. The intention of this course of lectures is, that the ladies in Glasgow may have an opportunity, for a small sum, and in the early part of life, of being at several of these courses of lectures, by which their education for domestic affairs will not be interrupted, while such a stock of general knowledge will be acquired as cannot fail to be highly useful.
I ordain and appoint my said trustees, and executors, or such of them as shall accept, to apply to the city council of Glasgow for a charter, or seal of cause, erecting and constituting the said trustees and ordinary managers and visitors, into a corporation and body politic, for the more effectually vesting in the trustees the property of the subject hereby conveyed, and bequeathed; and communicating to them and to the visitors legal powers of administration, and of check and controul, for the benefit and advantage of the Institution.
Subscribed at Glasgow, the 7th day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety five years.

VIENNA, March 13
The princess royal of France was presented yesterday at court to a very numerous and brilliant circle...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 28.
The Honorable House of Assembly have unanimously voted a sword, value 700 guineas, to his lordship the earl of Balcarres...
The Committee of the House of Assembly and the Council, were yesterday to give in their final determination with respect to the Maroons now at Port Royal.
STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes Six per Cent., Three per Cent., Deferred Six per Cent., 5 1/2 per Cent., 4 1/2 per Cent., BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance Comp. North America, Pennsylvania.
Burlington Printing-Office
FOR SALE, Late the property of ISAAC NEALE, Printer, deceased, consisting of a good assortment of Types...
A complete set of cuts for Dilworth's Spelling-Book. Likewise will be sold a large bookbinders' Press...
Any printer inclining to purchase the above office can be accommodated with the house and stand, situated in the Main street...
TO BE LET.
A LARGE Commodious dwelling House, No. 124, Spruce Street, with a convenient stable and Coach House...
TO LET.
PART of a genteel House in an airy, central part of the city, with every necessary conveniency.
FOR SALE, the BRIG NEPTUNE,
AND appurtenances as she came from sea, burden one hundred and twelve tons, lying at Jesse and Robert Walns wharf...
EDWARD STOW, JUN.
No. 4, South Water-street. Philadelphia, June 2.
For Madeira,
The Ship FOUR FRIENDS. WILL sail in ten or twelve days; having the greatest part of her cargo engaged.
By an Artist resident at Mr. Oellers's Hotel,
MINIATURE LIKENESSES
ARE taken and executed in that elegant and delicate style, which is so necessary to render a Miniature Picture an interesting jewel.
He will warrant a strong and indispensible resemblance; and he takes the liberty to lay before the public of this place his most earnest intention to deserve their patronage...
N. B. Specimens are to be seen. May 12.
Teneriffe Wine.
TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes, hogheads, and quarter casks, and 170 Filtering Stones, just arrived per the Schooner Polly & Sally from Teneriffe, and for Sale by
John Craig,
No. 12 Dock street.
WHO HAS ALSO FOR SALE, Best Soft-shell'd ALMONDS, RAISINS in Frails, SHERRY WINE, in Quarter Casks, Irish CANVAS, Bristol and Irish WINDOW GLASS.
Philadelphia,
THURSDAY EVENING, June 2, 1796.
MARRIED.—On Tuesday Evening last, by the Rev. Bishop White, Capt. FRANCIS EDMONDSON, of Liverpool, (Eng.) to Miss JOANNA NORRIS of this city.
SAME night.—By the Rev. Dr. Blackwell, Mr. WILLIAM HARRISON to Miss MARIA RUSTON, daughter of Dr. THOMAS RUSTON, all of this City.
The letter bag of the ship Eagle (returned to port) will be forwarded to London by the William Penn.
Extract of a Letter
From Port de Paix, dated 5th May.
Payments here and at the Cape have been formally suspended—Perraud is gone to the City of St. Domingo, it is said to meet the Commissaries from France...
Extract of a Letter
from Boston—dated May 26.
The two branches of our Legislature, by joint vote, have, agreeably to the Constitution, filled up the vacancies in the Senate; and in every instance a selection has been made of the federal candidates.
On the 21st of March, the Directory of France stated that the forced loan had produced 8,069 millions in assignats—and five millions six hundred and seventy thousand in specie.
Providence Marine List.
Sunday last arrived at her Moorings in the river, the ship John Jay, Capt. Olney, after a passage of 120 days from Canton.
Left at Canton, ship India Packet, Capt. Harris, and ship Dispatch, Caswell, the former Capt. Newbury, was killed on the N. W. coast by the Natives, both of Boston.
Left at Wampoo, 12th January, ship America, Capt. Howell, and ship Asia, Capt. —— of New York.
The brigantine Mercury, Barnard, of this port, arrived at Macao in Jan. the Capt. was killed by the natives.
Left at the Cape of Good Hope, the 19th of March, ship Nancy, Capt. Gardner, and ship George, Capt. Crowningfield of Boston—Barque Vigilant, Capt. J. Murray, Schooner Ruth, J. Lambert, and Schooner Rajah, J. Carnes, all of Salem.
The 5th inst. lat. 32, 57, long. 64, 30, spoke a brigantine prize to the British ship Assistance, taken in March last, and bound to Bermuda.
The Ruby, and America, British 64 gunships, were at the Cape; Capt. Olney, was treated very politely by the commodore, and received their assistance in getting under way.
Capt. Samuel Snow, who went out supercargo of this ship, has returned in good health.
Feasts and rejoicings (says a London paper) are preparing at Liverpool to celebrate that day, which condemned thousands of our fellow creatures to the scourge, the withering rays of a burning sun, and the galling fetters of an inhuman bondage!
The fashionable colour at Liverpool next winter; will be the Sang de Negre, striped with black. These colours will also form the cockades at the next general election.
Our indecision respecting the slave trade, will certainly affect our national character. The finery of our professions will be questioned. We have been calling this a just and necessary war; we have been professing to fight for religion, humanity and justice...
Extract of a letter dated Halifax, May 15, 1796.
I failed from Waterford, in the Elizabeth, of Alexandria, Capt. Wood for New-York the 27th of March, but, to the least of my expectation, we fell in with a fifty gun ship called the Assistance, just come out of Sandy Hook on a cruise towards Halifax...
will go in the first vessel bound to New-York or Philadelphia.
By the ship Ganges. Capt. Finney, we hear that the Maladaita, a French privateer, from the Isle of France had captured a number of British prizes, and sent them in there, among which was the Triton, a rich East Indiaman, from Madras to Bengal.
The Ganges passed St. Helena but 30 days ago. In her came passengers Mr. Charles Francis, and capt. Curwen of this city.
Paris papers to the 8th April, are received at New York by the Editor of the Minerva. We presume there was no uncertainty of peace at that period.
The first Session of the fourth Congress of the United States closed yesterday; The most important business which has been transacted is that which preserves the blessings of peace and neutrality to our country.
That these have been in jeopardy, is the opinion of the PEOPLE; that they have been preserved, the people may thank themselves.
BOSTON, May 25.
GENERAL ELECTION.
Yesterday being the day of General Election, the gentlemen returned to serve as Senators and Representatives for the General Court, the present year met at the State House in this town, agreeable to the constitution, and took the oath and subscribed the declaration required, before the Governor, Lieut. Governor and Council.
At 4 o'clock P.M. the two branches again met, and the Senate having counted the returns of votes for Senators and Counsellors, they informed the House that there were a number of vacancies by reason of deficiencies in the Elections; whereupon they met in Convention for the purpose of filling those vacancies according to the constitution, and after counting the ballots it appeared the following gentlemen were chosen.
Suffolk: Hon. John Coffin Jones, Esq. Bristol. Hon. Thomas Durdle, Esq. Worcester. Hon. Elijah Brigham, Esq. Cumberland. Hon. Daniel Davis, Esq. Lincoln, Hancock, and Washington. Hon. Isaac Parker, Esq.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, June 1.
Authentic Intelligence.
By the French frigate L'Insurgente arrived the day before yesterday at this port we are informed, that she belongs to a division of eight men of war, sailed from Brest in April last, and arrived at Cape Francois on the tenth of May.
On the 11th of May, arrived at the Cape a second division of three ships, two of which are of 74 guns, and the third a frigate of 44 guns. A third squadron was announced, and expected in every moment.
On board the Wattigny, a 74. one of the second division, were citizens Sonthonax, Le Blanc, Raimond, and Giraud, commissaries of the executive directory of France, and its envoy to the windward islands.
The above intelligence, being authentic, will set aside all doubt which before clouded the West-India accounts respecting the arrival of a French reinforcement in that quarter.
In addition to the above account we have been favored with the Proclamation of Citizen Sonthonax, as president of the Commission from the Executive Directory of France, who arrived in the fleet from Brest, dated Cape Francois 25 Floreal, May 15.
Citizen Bourdonville has set off post haste for Philadelphia from where we may expect important news soon. [Argus.]
IMPORTANT.
By letters received in this city we are informed, that Capt. Harris, arrived at Boston from the Cape of Good Hope, brings intelligence of that place being taken by the French. [Diary.]
NORFOLK, May 27.
Arrived at this port.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Destination. Includes Ship Elizabeth, Partello, Martinique; Brig Abigail, Elliot, St. Vincents; Sch. Polly, Cook, Jamaica; Betsy, Doltan, Cape Nichola Mole; Sloop Mercury, Pike, Havanna; Diana, Dunn, Jamaica; Ship Industry, Vickery, Liverpool; Frances and Mary, Reed, Cork.
Messrs. Willett & O'Connor, You will oblige me by inserting the enclosed proclamation in your paper to-morrow.
I am, Gentlemen, &c.
JOHN HAMILTON.
British Consul's Office, May 25, 1796.
MARTINICO.
PROCLAMATION. By his Excellency Brigadier General WILLIAM KEPPEL, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Island of Martinico, and Vice Admiral of the same, &c. &c.
WHEREAS it has been represented to me that it is highly necessary to permit for a longer space of time the free importation of certain articles of provision into this Colony, I have thought fit, by virtue of the power and authorities in me vested, to publish this my proclamation, hereby permitting and allowing that from and after this publication hereof until the first day of the month of August next ensuing, all foreign vessels belonging to the subjects of any power or state in amity with his majesty, laden with provisions of every kind, (excepting only, salted beef, salted pork and butter) shall and may be admitted into the ports of Port Royal, St. Pierre and Trinity.
Given under my hand and seal at St. Pierre this 30th day of April, 1796, the third year of his Majesty's reign.
WILLIAM KEPPEL.
By his Excellency's command.
(Signed.) CHAS. COTTRELL, Secretary.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
ARRIVED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Port of Origin. Includes Brig Betsey, McIntyre, Port-au-Prince; Mercury, King, Jersey; Newton, Da Costa, St. Croix; Fly, Henderson, North Carolina; Jenny, Alkorn, Jersey; Schooner Freedom, Crandon, St. Thomas; Friendship, Dathwood, St. Thomas.
MR. and MRS. FRANCIS NIGHT.
New Theatre.
ON FRIDAY EVENING, June 3, Will be performed, the Tragedy of CORIOLANUS.
Never performed here. (Written by Shakespeare, and altered by John Kemble, Esq.) Caius Marcius, Mr. Moreton. Aulus Tullus Aufidius, Mr. Green. Menenius Agrippa, Mr. Bates. Cominius, Mr. Whitlock. Sicinius Velutus, Mr. Marshall. Junius Brutus, Mr. Bete. Volscius, Mr. Darley, jun. Young Marcius, Miss Solomon. Roman Officers, Mr. Darley, jun. Volscian Officers, Mr. Morgan. Citizens, Messrs. Francis, Blissett, Warrell and Morris. Volumnia, Mrs. Whitlock. Virgilia, Mrs. Francis. Valeria, Mrs. Shaw. Gentlewoman, Miss Rowson.
In act II. AN OVATION, in honor of the victory of Caius Marcius Coriolanus, over the Volscians at Corioli. The Vocal Parts by Messrs. Darley, Darley, jun. Robbins, Warrell, Mrs. Oldmixon, Mrs. Warrell, Mrs. Harvey, &c. In act V. A PROCESSION OF MATRONS for the purpose of entreating Terms of Peace for Rome, after the revolt of Coriolanus to the Volscians.
With a DEAD MARCH, after his Death. End of the Tragedy. Mr. CHALMERS will recite a whimsical, comical, poetical, profane, masqued Paraphrase on Shakespeare's Seven Ages.
To which will be added, For the first time in America, and for this night only, a Pantomimic Entertainment, the greater part entirely New, with a few selected scenes from the most approved compositions, called
HARLEQUIN DOCTOR FAUSTUS;
OR THE DEVIL WILL HAVE HIS OWN.
With new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne. The following is a short description of the Scenery, Business and characters:—
TESTI-DY OF FAUSTUS: Azuria, a celestial spirit, with an address in character, Mrs. Francis. Harlequin Doctor Faustus, Mr. Francis. Mephistophilis, with a song, Mr. Darley. Good Spirit, Mrs. Warrell. Evil Spirit, Mr. Darley, jun. In which will be introduced, A DANCE OF FURIES. By Messrs. Lege, Mr. Warrell, jun. Master Warrell, Mr. Mite, Miss Bete, &c. Helen of Troy, (with a song), Mrs. Marshall. The Music of this Scene, with an introductory Symphony, By Mr. R. FAYLOR. Scene—A LANDSCAPE and WATER MILL. Miller, Mr. Warrell. Miller's Son, Mr. Darley, jun. Miller's Wife, Mad. Lege. Bridemaids, Miss Rowson, Mrs. Doctor, Mrs. Gillingham, &c. Clown, Mr. Blissett. Columbine, Miss Milbourne. THE MAGICAL SCREEN. Scaramouch, Sig. Doctor. Scene—A COTTAGE, which changes to an INN. Landlady, Mrs. Solomon. Scene—A STREET, in which is introduced A TRICK SE-DAN CHAIR. Chairmen, Messrs. Mitchell and Morgan. Pigmies, (with a REEL) Master Bates, Miss Solomon and Miss Gillispie. Scene—A Chamber, with a TRICK BOTTLE, and a Beauty set, which changes to a BOOK-CASE. Scene—A WOOD—song by Mrs. Warrell. Scene—A CAVERN—DOWNFALL OF FAUSTUS. The Pantomime concludes with A VIEW OF THE TEMPLE OF GLORY, and THE DESCENT OF THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN. Eerial Spirits in the Chariot, Miss Solomon, and Miss Gillispie. AND A GRAND BALLET. By Monsieur Lege, J. Warrell, Miss Gillispie, and Mrs. De Marique. The Music selected from Haydn, Pleyel, Shield, Reeve, &c. The Pantomime under the Direction of Messrs. Francis & Milbourne. Tickets to be had of Mr. Francis, No. 70 north Eighth street, and at the usual places. On Monday, (not performed this season) the Tragedy of RICHARD III. with the Force of B. RNABY BRITTLE; for the benefit of Mrs. Harvey and Miss Willemus. Mr. Warrell, Mr. Warrell, jun. and Master Warrell's Night will be on Wednesday next. BOX, One Dollar—PII, Three-Fourths of a Dollar—

Knox, Henderson & Co.
No. 46, North Front Street,
HAVE imported in the ships Liberty, Concord and Adriana, from London, a fresh supply of Goods suited to the season—consisting of  A beautiful assortment of    Cottons,  twilled, and silk Nankeens,    Calicoes, and  Thread, cotton, silk & cotton    Chintzes,  and silk Mouselin,    Mouselins,  Diaper and Damask Table    Muffins,  Cloths,    Corded and India Dimities,  Lawns,    Gingham,  Cambricks and    Cotton Counterpanes,  Cambric Mullins,    Plaids, striped, clouded  Linen, cotton and silk Hdkfs.,     Sewing Silks, &c. &c. &c.     Like-wise,  
A few bales well assorted colors, London best super fine Cloths, best superfine and second Callicoes—Alfo, fundery goods—of Callicoes and Chintzes, and other goods goods—of exportation.
Per the Glasgow, Capt. Williams, from Dublin, a few boxes 7-8 and yard wide Irish Linens.
May 4 52ww&f2
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of
ROBERT STEVENSON, deceased, or to the late partnership of Robert & Cornelius Stevenson, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands against the same, will bring them in for settlement.
CORNELIUS STEVENSON, Administrator, and Surviving Partner, No. 124 Spruce Street. May 11 3aw3w
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  A magnificent dwelling-house, } 20,000 dollars, & } 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. 10 10,000   15,000 do. 10 150,000   16,739 Prizes.   33,261 Blanks.   50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE:
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
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 fronts on two of the public squares; from those 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 closing of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by 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.
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.
SAMUEL BLODGET. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
General Post Office, Philadelphia, March 16, 1796.
WHEREAS sundry Letters, transmitted in the Mails of the United States, to and from Norfolk, in the state of Virginia, were opened, and Bank Notes of several denominations fraudulently taken from them at York, in the state aforesaid, in the months of October, November and December last: and whereas a part of said notes and some cash have been recovered and are now in possession of the Post Master General. In order therefore that such Bank Notes as shall be identified may be restored to the owners thereof, and that the remaining notes and cash be equitably distributed among those who are entitled to them. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons who have suffered by such fraudulent practices, within the period, and on the route aforesaid, to exhibit their claims without delay, supported by such reasonable proofs as may be necessary to substantiate them. Such notes as shall be identified will be received by application to the General Post Office, on or before the first day of July next; and the residue of such cash and notes will then be divided among the claimants in proportion to their respective losses, to be ascertained by the necessary proofs, which on or before that day shall be produced to the General Post Office. (zawtuy) JOS. HABERSHAM.
This Day is Published,
And for sale by THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone House, No. 41, S. Second Street DISCOURSES relating to the evidences of REVEALED RELIGION, delivered in the Church of the Universalists at Philadelphia, in 1756, and published at the request of many of the hearers.
By JOSEPH PRIESTLEY, L. L. D. F. R. S. Price two dollars neatly bound, or one dollar and 75 Cents unbound. May 21. 1uth&ss2w.
Mrs. Tully
WHO formerly lived at No. 222 North 3d Street, desires those who may have letters for her, to send them to her at No. 69 New Street, or to the Post-Office. May 21. 203
NOTICE to CLAIMANTS FOR BRITISH SPOLIATIONS.
THE COMMITTEE Appointed by the Merchants of this City, who are sufferers by British captures,
RECOMMEND, THAT every Claimant who has not already exhibited well authenticated proofs of his property, furnish, without delay, proof that the property claimed is bona fide American, of its cost or value at the place of exportation, and at the place to which it was destined, (where that can be done) and the freight payable or customary, at the time of exportation, for like goods and voyages.
When the claim is for vessel, to specify the tonnage, age, where built, and the actual cost or value.
These documents ought to be proved by oath, or affirmation, of the party claiming, made and certified by a magistrate or notary public, and corroborated by such other testimony, as the nature of the case will admit.
Such of them as are handed to the Committee, will be forwarded to the Commissioners appointed on the part of the United States, to adjust the Claims of American Citizens.
THOS. FITZSIMONS, Chairman of the Committee. Philadelphia, 1st June, 1796. d4w
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.
  Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 last drawn 35,000   Tickets, each 5,000 35,000   6 ditto 1,000 6,000   10 ditto 400 4,000   20 ditto 100 2,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   5750 ditto 12 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250   5850 Prizes, 175,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 
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. 18. $
Urbanna Mill Seats,
SITUATE in Cecil county, Maryland, on the banks of the river Susquehanna, about one mile above tide water, and commanding the water of that important river, the channel conducting the trade of which comes so near the Mill Seats as to make it convenient to speak the boats; and Mills may be so situated as to receive them along their walls, and by water lifts take in their cargoes.
There is a power sufficient for many and any kind of useful Water Works, and so much may be justly laid in commendation of this Site as would be inconvenient to insert in a newspaper publication.
Those who may desire to be concerned, will probably find themselves well pleased on viewing the situation.
Leases for any term of years may be obtained on application to the subscriber, living on the premises.
CLEMENT HOLLYDAY. April 19. 1aw3m
WHEREAS my wife Eleanor Fitzgerald, has contracted debts on my credit, without my knowledge, and contrary to my orders, and has, in other respects, greatly misconducted herself, the public are hereby warned not to trust her, as I am resolved not to pay any debts of her contracting. Philadelphia, May 16, 1796. JOHN FITZGERALD. May 17. 2aw3w
LAW BOOK STORE,
NO. 313, HIGH-STREET, A VERY GENERAL IMPORTATION OF LAW BOOKS JUST OPENED. GEORGE DAVIS'S.
EXTENSIVE collection of the latest Irish Editions being now arranged, he begs to offer them for Sale, on the same moderate terms, as have for several years past, so particularly distinguished them; and to assure those Gentlemen who may favor him with attention, that their orders from any distance, whether for a single volume, or an entire Library, shall be executed with the like promptitude, and acknowledged with thanks.
CATALOGUES for the present year are prepared, and will be delivered on application.
N. B. A number of Trunks to be disposed of. 26th April. m&btw
To be sold at public sale,
On the 18th day of June next, at the City Tavern, in Philadelphia, FOUR Lots of Ground in the town of Lambertville, county of Burlington, and State of New-Jersey, adjoining the river Delaware, late the Estate of William Richards, deceased, with all the buildings and improvements, bounded by ground of John Mitchell, Lambert Cadwalader and others; a clear indisputable title will be given. The terms will be made known at the time and place of sale. April 28. m&th.
NOTICE.
THE President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, having determined to supply the city of Philadelphia with water, early in the year 1797, Proposals will be received in writing until the first day of June next, from any person or persons disposed to contract for the calling and delivery of Iron Pipes necessary for the above purpose. By the Board, WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. March 31. 2aw1t.
SHOOT,
Quail sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Camboches, Pors, and other castings executed at the shortest notice, Nail rods, from 10d to spike, Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for casks or cutting into nails, from a Brad to 12d nails, Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100lb. Bar Iron, A Quantity of James River Tobacco, Carolina Pork, Herring in barrels, Kiln-dried corn meal in Hhds. and Bbls. Rye flour &c. to be sold by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 4. saw
For sale by the subscribers,
IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Chests fresh Hyson Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanoes. Willing & Francis. January 30. 31w.
For Sale,
A Valuable Grist and Saw Mill,
IN New Jersey, near the Forks of Little Egg-Harbour, The Grist Mill is sixty by forty feet, two water wheels, and calculated for four run of Stones, with screen, fans and bolting-cloths, &c. The Saw-Mill has two saws, and capable of cutting five to 6,000 thousand feet of Boards per year. A valuable piece of Cedar Swamp, within a mile and a half of the Mill, and within three quarters of a mile of a Landing. The Lumber, &c. may be taken by water from the mill tail.
ALSO FOR SALE,
Several Valuable Tracts of Land,
In Pennsylvania, for all of which payment will be received in the notes of Messrs. Morris and Nicholson, or in Cash. For further information apply to the Printer. May 17. 22w
War-Office of the United States,
May 4th, 1796. THE following Rules, explanatory of those published the 15th February, 1789, are to be observed by all persons entitled to Lands, in pursuance of resolves of Congress.
Every certificate of the acknowledgment of a deed or power of attorney, either before a notary public or other magistrate, must, in addition to what is usual, set forth that the person making the acknowledgment is known to the notary or other magistrate; for which purpose words of the following import must be inserted in the certificate. "And I do moreover certify that the said A B making this acknowledgment has been for personally known to me."
If the notary or other magistrate has reason to believe that he is the person he represents himself to be, he will also certify it.
And if the proof be made by a witness or witnesses, he or they must swear to some general state of their knowledge of him, which matter must be set forth in the certificate; and the notary public, or other magistrate, before whom the acknowledgment is made, must also set forth that the witness or witnesses has or have been for upwards of personally known to him.
If a justice of the peace is employed, the clerk of the court of the corporation or county must certify that such person is a justice of the peace of the county or corporation as the case may be, and that full faith is due to his acts as such.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. May 12.
LAND for sale.
ANY gentleman desirous of purchasing Land, in the vicinity of the city of Washington, may now be accommodated with a situation combining advantages as to health, soil, and prospect, not equalled perhaps in America.
The subscriber has for sale from 100 to 380 acres of land. It lies within 1 1-4 mile of the city of Washington, 2 1-2 from the President's Square, (from which it bears about N. by E.) and 3 1-4 miles from the Capitol. It bears nearly W. from the westernmost spring of the head waters of the Tiber, distant therefrom about 1-8 of a mile. The situation is remarkably healthy, and every part of the land is well watered—has great abundance of the choicest fruit: about 80 acres are in wood, and there are about 50 acres of meadow-ground, great part thereof can be watered, and the whole laid down in Timothy-grass at a small expense. There are several beautiful eminences on it: one of the heights commanding a most beautiful and extensive prospect—To the south, you have a full view of the city of Washington, the town of Alexandria, and the river Potomac, as far as the eye can reach. To the north, a full view of the Sugar-Loaf Mountain, distant about 35 miles, with the surrounding country.—To the West, a very extensive view of the lands in Virginia: the whole forming a grand rural Amphitheatre. Any person inclined to purchase, will find on viewing the situation, that the Landscape is far superior to the sketch given of it in this advertisement. For price, &c. apply to the subscriber, living on the premises, or to George Walker, Esq. now in Philadelphia. JOHN THO: BOUCHER. District of Columbia, May 6, 1796. May 12. *2aw5w
A Printing-Office for Sale.
CONSISTING OF A good assortment of Types, the greater part of which are but little worn, a good mahogany Press, with the different Printing Materials, in complete order for executing any kind of work. The situation is very eligible, either for a newspaper or book-work, being in a pleasant, well populated city, within 30 miles of Philadelphia. There is also a very considerable advantage arising from the numerous applications for blanks and the general influx of advertisements, &c. &c. and a handsome profit derived from the great quantity of Rags which may be collected throughout the year.
A complete set of cuts for Dilworth's Spelling-Book. Likewise will be sold with the office, a large bookbinder's Press, (used for pressing books in sheets) together with a number of bookbinder's tools, almost new. Any person inclined to purchase the above, may have the refusal of a handsome collection of books, bound and in sheets—They will be sold very low. For the price, and further particulars, enquire at No. 24, north Third-street, where a specimen of the types may be seen. April 26. $8.2aw.
FOR SALE,
An elegant 3 story Brick Messuage And LOT OF GROUND;
WITH piazza and kitchen, cow-house, and stabling for 34 horses, a good pump in the yard, &c. Situate on the West side of Front, near Callow-Hill street—at present occupied by Mr. John Kincaid. N. B. The Lot is 22 1-2 feet front on the West side of Front Street, in depth on the North side, 157 feet, and on the South side, 156. GEORGE KEMBLE } Ex'rs. JAMES TRIMBLE } May 31. 2aw2m
FOR SALE.
A FOUNT of BREVIER, half worn; about four hundred weight. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-street. $
Will be landed,
TOMORROW MORNING, at South street wharf, the Cargo of Brig Peggy, capt. Kilby, from Anatto Bay, Jamaica, 100 Hhds. Sugar, 76 Hhds. Coffee, 300 Bags Ginger. For Sale by PETER BLIGHT. May 30. 2aw2w
GEORGE DOBSON,
BEGS leave to inform the Store-Keepers in Town and Country, that he has removed from Market-Street to No. 25, South Third-street, where he is opening a Large and Elegant Assortment of the undermentioned articles—viz.
Superfine London Cloths and Kerseymere, Yorkshire Sec-nd. Do. Do. Elastic do. do. Mix'd and Blue Coatings Flannels, &c. Manchester Printed Callicoes, London Chintz ditto, Blue and ditto Furnitures, India ditto, Long Cloths, Cossacs, Baftas, Battillas & Conjevrems, 4-4 9-8 5-4 & 6-4 Superfine India Book Mullins, 4-4 and 9-8 Scotch ditto, 4-4 & 6-4 plain do. Mullins, 4-4 & 6-4 British Jacconet, 6-4 British Checks and Stripes, 4-4 India do. do. do. 4-4 ditto Chilloes, Madras Handkerchiefs, &c. A large assortment of figured and plain Mullins, Quiltings, Dimities, and Striped Nankeens, Fancy Waistcoatings, Ginghams of the first Quality, subject to Drawback, India Nankeens, Men's White and coloured Silk Stockings. May 9. 5awcof
FOR SALE,
At BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK-STORE,
NO. 68, HIGH-STREET, A valuable collection of the newest Publications, Just received from London, via New-York; Among which are the following:
THE American Pilot, in two parts—part the 1st containing charts and plans of the coasts of Newfoundland, Labrador, and the gulph and river of St. Lawrence. Part the 2d containing charts of the British channel, and the coast of Ireland to Cape Clear; of the Atlantic Ocean, and the coasts of Europe, Africa, and the Western Islands; of the whole coast of the United States and East Florida; of the gulph of Florida, and Island of Havanna, drawn from actual surveys and the latest discoveries.
A Description of the Country 40 miles round Manchester, its geography, productions, river and canal navigation; its towns and villages, their history, population, commerce, and manufactures, by Dr. Alkin; printed on vellum paper, and illustrated with 73 copperplates finely engraved.
Hunter's Voyages to New South Wales and the Southern Ocean, illustrated with 17 maps, charts, views and other embellishments, neatly bound in calf.
Civil and Commercial History of the British West-Indies, by B. Edwards, Esq. with maps, views, &c.
The connection that subsists between Agriculture and Chemistry—by the Earl of Dundonald.
The Course of Hannibal over the Alps, ascertained by J. Whitaker.
The Life of General Dumourier, in 3 vols. written by himself.
Chelmer's Estimate of the comparative strength of Great Britain.
History of the Moravian missions among the Indians of North-America, with the manners and customs of the nations.
Corporal Brown's History of the Campaigns in 1758, 4 and 5.
The Studies of Nature, by Bernardin de St. Pierre.
The Political Testament of Maximilian Robespierre, with an account of the secret negotiations carried on under his direction.
Witteman's Commercial Letters in the five principal languages of Europe.
A Pocket Vocabulary of six principal languages.
Andruther's Reports in Chancery.
The Works of Peter Pindar, with a head of the author.
The Sporting Magazine.
The British Critick, or new Critical Review of the latest publications.
The Works of Edmund Burke, Esq.
Defence of the American Constitution, by J. Adams, vice-President of the U. S. April 28. 2aw
Samuel Richardet,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.
Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Male Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the season.