Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-10-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 96 of Vol. VI.]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1794.
[Whole No. 646.]
FOR SALE, 33,000 lb. Weight of St. Domingo Coffee...
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The Medical lectures In the University of Pennsylvania...
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Tracts of Land, Belonging to the American Iron Company...
Edward Edwards, In Philadelphia, at the corner of Sixth and Race Streets.
War Department, August 1, 1794. Information is hereby given...
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Militia Muster. NOTICE is hereby given to the Militia remaining in the City...
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Prime Antigua Rum, 3d. & 4th proof fine flavour. Sugar & Coffee.
PORT WINE, In Hds. & Qrs. Casks. Sales at Auction. On Friday the 3d of Oct.
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JOHN BARCLAY, Esq. was appointed Treasurer to the fund, and to whom the monies collected will be paid.
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Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, July 5.
Cambon announced yesterday, in the National Convention, that by the operations of the Committee of Finance, the transcription of the public debt into the great book being completed, the number of public creditors was reduced from 260,000 to 90,000, and that the payments on the first quarter would begin within twenty days; that measures had been taken which would effectually prevent the nation's being defrauded of the property of Emigrants and persons convicted of treason; and that the six milliards of livres, (a milliard is 1000 millions) of which the Abbe Maury used constantly to talk, were reduced to two milliards.
He concluded with proposing a decree for regulating the payments on this debt, which was adopted.
VIENNA, July 2.
Her Imperial Majesty, in concert with her ally the King of Prussia, has made to our August Sovereign, proposals, which if acceded to, cannot fail to operate a very interesting change in the aspect of European politics—The propositions are:—
 I. That the Emperor should forthwith withdraw all his troops from the Low-Countries, and give up those reactionary Provinces, from which he could withdraw neither men nor money, to the destiny they deserved.  II. That his Armies should be employed in maintaining a strong Cordon on the Rhine, so as to protect Germany from any invasion of the French.  III. That the Emperor should be indemnified by the reunion of Bavaria to his dominions, which they undertook to guarantee to him; as also by a slice of Poland, of which they were now resolved to make a partition. 
It was added, that this was not a simple invitation on the part of the Allied Powers; but they required a categorical answer, which, if not satisfactory, they were determined to abandon him.
It was followed by declarations immediately presented to our Ministers; and we are all anxiety to know what resolutions our Court will take, in consequence of an extraordinary Council of the Cabinet, at which the Emperor presided, to deliberate upon this subject. Many of our politicians think that the Emperor must comply with the proposal.
CLEVES, July 5.
Accounts received here from Brussels, state, that in consequence of the unexpected progress of the French armies during the present campaign, it was expected that a cessation of hostilities will soon be concluded between the Generals of the Belligerent Powers. A Congress for a Treaty of Peace to be entered into, will be held at Maestricht. The preliminary article of this Treaty will be, that each Power at war return to the other all the conquests made during the present hostilities.
Letters have been received at Frankfurt from Leghorn, mentioning the resolution of the Court of Madrid, to secede from the league of the combined powers, and to acknowledge the French Republic.
HAGUE, July 9.
On Sunday last an extraordinary meeting of the Council of State was called. The Stadholder attended both this and another held on Monday; on which day he also went to the meeting of the States General.
The approach of the French army to our frontiers calls for extraordinary measures, and orders were given in consequence. The environs of Bois le Duc are to be inundated; the inhabitants have been directed to get in their harvest and provide themselves with provisions as soon as possible; as have also the inhabitants of Bergen op-Zoom and Maestricht, from which all strangers are ordered to withdraw.
According to advices from Zealand, Sluys in Flanders is besieged, and a body of the enemy has advanced to Sas de-Gand.
LONDON, July 21.
A domiciliary visit was lately made at different houses in the suburbs of Vienna, and many emblems of Jacobinism, such as cockades, red caps, devices of Liberty and Equality, &c. were found secreted in boxes. A milk-man with his wife and daughter have been taken into custody.
The famous Col. MACK, we are told is absolutely in disgrace; and yet he appears to have done nothing, but mislead his Sovereign into absurd and ruin-
ous projects, as some folks nearer home have done. Why should one poor Quack be disgraced, while so many more are honoured and rewarded?
July 22.
A merchant arrived on Saturday from Amsterdam, which he left on Thursday last. By him we have a positive confirmation , that the States-General had held an Extraordinary Sitting two days; the avowed object of their deliberations were to enter into a TREATY OF PEACE WITH FRANCE , which, if impeded by England, would be negotiated separately.
Letters from Cologne state, that accounts had been received there, that Namur had been evacuated by the Austrians on the 8th, and that the French had entered that town on the 9th inst. The head quarters of the Austrians were transferred on that day to Tirlemont and St. Tron.
It is somewhat singular, that after all the alarms Ministers have spread of plots, conspiracies, and treasons—after all the parade of examinations before the Privy Council—after all the seizures of papers, and commitments of persons, they have not yet thought proper to bring any of the supposed plotters or conspirators to trial.
For the Gazette of the United States.
Mr. Fenno,
In your paper of yesterday I observed some articles extracted from a Boston paper, relative to Mr. Jay's mission, which are of so different a complexion from the accounts laid to be received from that gentleman, and also so contradictory to many letters which I have seen in the hand writing of some of the most respectable merchants in England, that I am led to suspect the genuineness of the information contained in those extracts. It is however to be observed, that no date to the letters in question is mentioned. As to the advertisement said to have appeared in the English papers, the account is covered with suspicion—If any such advertisement has ever appeared, it was probably anonymous, or under a fictitious signature. In that way the character, the honor and interests of this country, are constantly assailed by foreign and domestic enemies. That the merchants of England were received coolly by the ministry on their application for indemnification is at least enigmatical—if the assertion refers to American affairs, it is abundantly contradicted by a positive statement of facts which has been laid before the public in communications from the gentlemen deputed by the merchants and manufacturers from various parts of England, to present their representations to the ministry.
On the whole, there is too much reason to suppose "Mr. Jay will have a knotty affair in the settlement of American claims." It is on this account that the government have sent one of its most enlightened statesmen to negotiate the business; and he will, doubtless, succeed, notwithstanding all the wretched anticipations of the pretended friends, but real enemies to this country, unless the British government is determined to sacrifice the last hope of their merchants and manufacturers.
The policy, however, of those who labor with indefatigable zeal to sour the disposition, and irritate the feelings of a nation from whom whom it is undoubtedly wisest to extract justice by negotiation, rather than to attempt to force it by open hostilities, may very well be doubted. In common life, such conduct would be universally execrated.
A. B.
PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 2
IMPORTANT and AUTHENTIC
War Office, October 1, 1794.
Yesterday afternoon an express arrived at this office with dispatches from Major General Wayne to the Secretary at War, of which the following are copies.
JOHN STACE jun. Chief Clerk.
Head Quarters, Grand Glaize, Aug. 14. Sir,
I have the honor to inform you, that the army under my command took possession of this very important post on the morning of the 8th inst. the enemy on the preceding evening having abandoned all their settlements, towns and villages, with such apparent marks of surprise and precipitation as to amount to a positive proof that our approach
was not discovered by them until a few days previous to our arrival.
I had made such demonstrations for a length of time previously to taking up our line of march, as to induce the savages to expect our advance by the route of the Miami villages to the left, or towards Roche de Bout by the right, which seems to have produced the desired effect, by drawing the attention of the enemy to those points, and gave an opening for the army to approach undiscovered by a devious route, i. e. in a central direction, and which would be impracticable for an army, except in a dry season, such as then presented.
Thus, Sir, we have gained possession of the grand emporium of the hostile Indians of the West; without loss of blood—the very extensive and highly cultivated fields and gardens, shew the work of many hands. The Margins of the lake and Au Glaize, appear like one continued village for a number of miles both above and below this place, nor have I ever beheld such immense fields of corn in any part of America, from Canada to Florida.
We are now employed in completing a strong blockade fort, with four good block houses by way of battalions, at the confluence of Au Glaize and the Miamis, which I have called DEFIANCE , and another fort was also erected on the bank of St. Mary's, twenty-four miles advanced of Recovery, which was named ADAMS ; and endowed with provision and a proper garrison.
Every thing is now prepared for a forward move to-morrow morning towards Roche de Bout, or Foot of the Rapids, where the British have a regular fortification, well supplied with artillery, and strongly garrisoned, in the vicinity of which, the fate of the campaign will probably be decided, as from the belt and most recent intelligence, the enemy are there collected in force and joined by the militia of Detroit, &c. &c. possessed of ground very unfavorable for cavalry to act in; yet notwithstanding this unfavorable intelligence, and unpleasant circumstance of ground, I do not despair of success, from the spirit and ardor of the troops, from the generals down to the privates, both of the legion and mounted volunteers.
Yet I have thought proper to offer the enemy a last overture of peace, and as they have every thing that is dear and interesting now at stake, I have reason to expect that they will listen to the proposition mentioned in the enclosed copy of an address, dispatched yesterday by a special flag, who I sent under circumstances that will ensure his safe return, and which may eventually spare the effusion of much human blood.
But should war be their choice, that blood be upon their own heads! America shall no longer be insulted with impunity. To an all powerful and just God, I therefore commit myself and gallant army, and have the honor to be, with every consideration of respect and esteem,
Your most obedient, and very humble servant, ANTHONY WAYNE. The Hon. Major Gen. H. Knox. Secretary of War.
To the Delawares, Shawanese, Miamis, and Wyandots, and to each and every of them and to all other nations of Indians northwest of the Ohio, whom it may concern.
I, ANTHONY WAYNE , Major General & commander in chief of the Federal army now at Grand Glaize, and commissioner plenipotentiary of the United States of America, for settling the terms upon which a permanent and lasting peace shall be made with each and every of the hostile tribes or nations of Indians northwest of the Ohio, and of the said United States—actuated by the purest principles of humanity, and urged by pity for the errors into which bad and designing men have led you, from the head of the army now in possession of your abandoned villages and settlements, do hereby once more extend the friendly hand of peace towards you, and invite each and every of the hostile tribes of Indians to appoint deputies to meet me and my army without delay, between this place and Roche de Bout, in order to settle the preliminaries of a lasting peace, which may eventually and soon restore to you, the Delawares, Miamis, Shawanese, and all other tribes and nations lately settled at this place, and on the margins of the Miami and Anglaise rivers to your late grounds, and possessions; and to preserve you and your distressed and helpless women and children from danger and famine, during the present fall, and ensuing winter.
The arm of the United States is
strong and powerful, but they love mercy and kindness more than war and desolation; and to remove any doubts, or apprehensions of danger, to the persons of the deputies whom you may appoint to meet this army, I hereby pledge my sacred honor for their safety and return: and send Chittopher Miller, an adopted Shawanese, and a Shawanese warrior, whom I took prisoner two days ago, as a flag, who will advance in their front to meet me.
Mr. Miller was taken prisoner by a party of my warriors six moons since, and can testify to you the kindness I have shown to your people, my prisoners, that is, five warriors and two women, who are now all safe and well at Greenville.
But should this invitation be disregarded, and my flag Mr. Miller, be detained or injured, I will immediately order all those prisoners to be put to death, without distinction, and some of them are known to belong to the first families of your nations.
Brothers, be no longer deceived or led astray by the false promises and language of the bad white men at the foot of the Rapids:—They have neither the power or inclination to protect you. No longer shut your eyes to your true interest and happiness, nor your ears to this last overture of peace; but in pity to your innocent women and children come and prevent the further effusion of your blood; let them experience the kindness and friendship of the United States of America, and the invaluable blessings of peace and tranquility.
(Signed)
ANTHONY WAYNE.
Grand Glaize, 23d August, 1794.
Head Quarters
Grand Glaize, 28 Aug. 1794.
Sir,
It is with infinite pleasure that I now announce to you the brilliant success of the Federal army under my command, in a general action with the combined force of the hostile Indians, and a considerable number of the volunteers and militia of Detroit on the 20th instant on the banks of the Miamis, in the vicinity of the British post and garrison at the foot of the Rapids.
The army advanced from this place on the 15th, and arrived at Roche de Bout on the 18th, and the 19th we were employed in making a temporary post for the reception of our stores and baggage, and in reconnoitering the position of the enemy who were encamped behind a thick bushy wood and the British fort.
At 8 o'clock on the morning of the 20th, the army again advanced in columns agreeably to the standing order of march, the legion on the right, its right flank covered by the Miamis—one brigade of mounted volunteers on the left under Brigadier General Todd, and the other in the rear under Brigadier General Barber. A select battalion of mounted volunteers moved in front of the legion, commanded by Major Price, who was directed to keep sufficiently advanced, and to give timely notice for the troops to form in case of action, it being yet undetermined whether the Indians would decide for peace or war.
After advancing about 5 miles, Major Price's corps received so severe a fire from the enemy who were secreted in the woods and high grass as to compel them to retreat.
The legion was immediately formed in two lines, principally in a close thick wood which extended for miles on our left, and for a very considerable distance in front, the ground being covered with old fallen timber, probably occasioned by a tornado, which rendered it impracticable for the cavalry to act with effect, and afforded the enemy the most favorable covert for their mode of warfare: the savages were formed in three lines within supporting distance of each other, and extending for near two miles at right angles with the river. I soon discovered from the weight of the fire and extent of their lines, that the enemy were in full force in front, in possession of their favorite ground, and endeavoring to turn our left flank; I therefore gave orders for the second line to advance to support the first, and directed Major General Scott to gain and turn the right flank of the savages with the whole of the mounted volunteers by a circuitous route; at the same time I ordered the front line to advance and charge with trailed arms, and route the Indians from their coverts at the point of the bayonet, and when up to deliver a close and well directed fire, on their backs, followed by a brisk charge so as not to give them time to load again.
I also ordered Capt. M c Campbell who commanded the legionary cavalry to turn the left flank of the enemy next the river, and which afforded a favora-
ble field for that corps to act in—all those orders were obeyed with spirit and promptitude; but such was the impetuosity of the charge by the first line of infantry that the Indians and Canadian militia and volunteers were drove from all their coverts, in so short a time, that although every possible exertion was used by the officers of the second line of the legion and by Generals Scott, Todd and Barber of the mounted volunteers to gain their proper positions, but part of each could get up in season to participate in the action, the enemy being drove in the course of one hour more than two miles, through the thick woods already mentioned by less than one half their number.
From every account the enemy mounted to two thousand combatants, the troops actually engaged against them were short of nine hundred. This horde of savages with their allies, abandoned themselves to flight, and dispersed with terror and dismay, leaving our victorious army in full and quiet possession of the field of battle, which terminated under the influence of the guns of the British garrison, as you will observe by the inclosed correspondence between Major Campbell, the Commandant and myself upon the occasion.
The bravery and conduct of every officer belonging to the army from the Generals down to the Ensigns, merit my approbation.
There were, however, some whose rank & situation placed their conduct in a very conspicuous point of view, and which I have observed with pleasure and the most lively gratitude; among whom I must beg leave to mention Brigadier General Wilkinson and Col. Hamtramck, the commanders of the right and left wings of the legion, whose brave example inspired the troops. To those I must add the names of my faithful and gallant aids de camp Captains De Butts and Thomas Lewis and Lieut. Harrison, who with the Adjutant General Major Miles rendered the most essential services, by communicating my orders in every direction and by their conduct and bravery exciting the troops to press for victory.
Lieut. Covington upon whom the command of the cavalry now devolved cut down two savages with his own hand, Lieut. Webb one in turning the enemy's left flank.
The wounds received by Captain Slough and Prior, and Lieut. Campbell Smith (an extra aid de camp to General Wilkinson of the Legionary Infantry) and Capt. Van Renselaer of the dragoons, Captain Rawlins, Lieut. McKenny and Ensign Duncan, of the mounted volunteers bear honorable testimony of their bravery and conduct.
Capt. Howell Lewis, and Brock, with their companies of light infantry had to sustain an unequal fire for some time, which they supported with fortitude; in fact every officer and soldier who had an opportunity to come into action displayed that true bravery which will always insure success; and here permit me to declare that I have never discovered more true spirit and anxiety for action than appeared to pervade the whole of the mounted volunteers, and I am well persuaded, that had the enemy maintained their favorite ground for one half hour longer they would have most severely felt the prowess of that corps.
But whilst I pay this just tribute to the killed and wounded—the loss of the enemy was more than double to that of the federal army—the woods were strewed for a considerable distance with dead bodies of Indians and their white auxiliaries, the latter armed with British muskets and bayonets.
We remained three days and nights on the banks of the Miamis, in front of the field of battle during which time all the houses and corn fields were consumed and destroyed for a considerable distance above and below Fort Miamis, as well as within pistol shot of that garrison, who were compelled to remain tacit spectators to this general devastation and conflagration, among which were the houses, stores and property of Col. M c Kee, the British Indian agent and principal stimulator of the war now existing between the United States and the Savages.
The army returned to this place on the 27th by easy marches, laying waste the villages, and cornfields for about fifty miles on each side of the Miamis: there remains yet a number of villages and a great quantity of corn to be consumed or destroyed upon the Auglaise and the Miamis, above this place, which will be effected in the course of a few days.
In the interim we shall improve Fort Defiance and as soon as the escort returns with the necessary supplies from Greenville and Fort Recovery, the army will proceed to the Miamis villages, in order to accomplish the object of the campaign.
It is however not improbable that the enemy may make one desperate effort against the army, as it is said a reinforcement was hourly expected at Fort Miamis from Niagara, as well as numerous tribes of Indians living on the margins and islands of the lakes.
This is a business rather to be wished for than dreaded whilst the army remains in force, their numbers will only tend to confuse the Savages, and the victory will be

the more complete and decisive, and which may eventually insure a permanent and happy peace.
Under those impressions, I have the honor to be, Your most obedient and very humble servant,
ANTH. WAYNE.
N. B. I had forgot to mention that I had my flag on the 16th who was returning with an evasive answer, in order to gain time for the arrival of the reinforcement mentioned by the Shawanoe Indians, and which actually did arrive two days before the action.
The Hon. Major-General H. Knox, Secretary of War.
Return of the killed, wounded, and missing of the Federal Army, commanded by Major-General Wayne, in the action of the 20th August, 1794.
Squadron of Dragoons:
Killed—1 captain, 1 sergeant, 1 private.
Wounded—1 captain, 3 privates.
Artillery.
Wounded—1 private.
First Sub-Legion.
Killed—1 private.
Wounded—1 captain, 1 sergeant, 9 privates.
Second Sub-Legion.
Killed—2 privates.
Wounded—6 privates.
Third Sub-Legion.
Killed—1 sergeant, 6 privates.
Wounded—1 sergeant, 2 corporals, 2 musicians, 27 privates.
Fourth Sub-Legion.
Killed—1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 11 privates.
Wounded—1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 2 ser-
geants, 1 corporal, 23 privates.
Kentucky Volunteers.
Killed—7 privates.
Wounded—1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 1 ensign, 10 privates.
TOTAL—killed, 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 3 ser-
geants, 28 privates. Wounded,
4 captains, 2 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 4 ser-
geants, 3 corporals, 2 musicians, 82 privates.
Names of Officers killed.
Captain Robert M c Campbell of dragoons,
Lieut. Henry B. Towles, 4th Sub-Legion.
Names of Officers wounded.
Capt. Solomon Van Rensselaer of dragoons.
Capt. Abner Prior 1st Sub-Legion.
Capt. Jacob Slough 4th Sub-Legion.
Lieutenant Campbell Smith, 4th Sub-Legion,
acting as an extra aid to Brigadier Gen.
Wilkinson.
Captain Rawlins, Lieutenant M c Kenney
and Ensign Duncan, of the Kentucky
Volunteers.
(Signed) JOHN MILLS,
Major of Infantry, and
Adjutant-General.
CORRESPONDENCE
BETWEEN MAJOR GENERAL WAYNE AND MAJOR WM. CAMPBELL.
No. I.
SIR,
AN army of the United States of America, said to be under your Command, having taken post on the banks of the Miami's, for upwards of the last twenty-four hours, almost within reach of the guns of this Fort, being a post belonging to his Majesty the king of Great Britain, occupied by his Majesty's troops, and which I have the honor to command, it becomes my duty to inform myself, as speedily as possible, in what light I am to view your making such near approaches to this garrison.
I have no hesitation on my part to say, that I know of no war existing between Great Britain and America.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
With great respect
Your most obedient and
very humble servant,
WILLIAM CAMPBELL,
Major 24th Reg. Commanding
a British Post, on the banks of
the Miami's.
To Major General Wayne,
&c. &c. &c.
Miami's River, August 21, 1794.
No. II.
SIR,
I have received your letter of this date, requiring from me the motives which have moved the army under my command, to the position they at present occupy far within the acknowledged jurisdiction of the United States of America.
Without questioning the authority, or the propriety, Sir, of your interrogatory, I think I may without breach of decorum, observe to you, that were you entitled to an answer, the most satisfactory one was announced to you from the muzzle of my small arms yesterday morning, in the action against the horde of savages in the vicinity of your post; which terminated gloriously to the American arms—but, had it continued until the Indians, &c. were drove under the influence of the post and guns, you mention, they would not have much impeded the progress of the victorious army, under my command; as no such post was established at the commencement of the present war between the Indians and the United States.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
With great respect, your
most obedient, and very humble servant,
(Signed)
ANTHONY WAYNE,
Major-General and Com-
mander in Chief of the
Federal Army.
Camp on the bank of the
Miami's, 21st August
1794.
To Major William Campbell,
&c. &c. &c.
No. III.
SIR,
Although your letter of yesterday's date fully authorizes me to any act of hostility against the army of the United States of America, in this neighbourhood under your command—yet still anxious to prevent that dreadful decision, which perhaps is not intended to be appealed to by either of our countries,
I have forborne for those two days past, to resent those insults you have offered to the British flag flying at this Fort, by approaching it within Pistol shot of my works, not only singly, but in numbers with arms in their hands.
Neither is it my wish to wage war with individuals; but should you after this continue to approach my post, in the threatening manner you are at this moment doing, my indispensable duty to my King and Country, and the honor of my profession, will oblige me to have recourse to those measures, which thousands of either nation may hereafter have cause to regret; and which I solemnly appeal to God, I have used my utmost endeavors to arrest.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
with much respect,
Your most obedient, and
very humble servant,
(Signed) WILLIAM CAMPBELL,
Major 24th Reg. Commanding
at Fort Miami's.
Fort Miami's, August 22d, 1794.
Major General Wayne,
&c. &c. &c.
[No other notice was taken of this letter than what is expressed in the following letter. The Fort and works were however reconnoitred in every direction, at some points possibly within Pistol shot. It was found to be a regular strong work, the front covered by a wide river, with four Guns mounted in that face. The rear which was the most susceptible of approach, had two regular Battalions furnished with eight pieces of artillery, the whole surrounded with a wide deep ditch, with horizontal pickets projecting from the berm of the parapet over the ditch; from the bottom of the ditch to the top of the parapet, was about twenty feet perpendicular, the works were also surrounded by an abatis, and furnished with a strong garrison.]
No. IV.
Sir,
In your letter of the 21st inst. you declare, "I have no hesitation on my part to say that I know of no war existing between Great Britain and America."
I, on my part, declare the same; and the only cause I have to entertain a contrary idea at present is, the hostile act you are now in commission of: that is, recently taking post, far within the well known and acknowledged limits of the United States and erecting a fortification in the heart of the settlements of the Indian Tribes now at war with the United States.
This Sir, appears to be an act of the highest aggression and destructive to the peace and interest of the Union—Hence, it becomes my duty to desire, and I do hereby desire and demand in the name of the President of the United States, that you immediately desist from any further act of hostility or aggression by forbearing to fortify, &c. by withdrawing the troops, artillery, and stores under your orders and direction forthwith, and removing to the nearest post occupied by his Britannic Majesty's troops at the peace of 1783—and which you will be permitted to do unmolested by the troops under my command.
I am with very great respect
Sir,
Your most obedient and
very humble servant,
(Signed)
ANTHONY WAYNE.
Major William Campbell,
&c. &c. &c.
(Copy.)
NO. V.
SIR,
I have this moment the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date—In answer to which, I have only to say, that being placed here in the command of a British post, and acting in a military capacity only, I cannot enter into any discussion either on the right or impropriety of my occupying my present position; those are matters that I conceive will be best left to the Ambassadors of our different nations.
Having said this much, permit me to inform you, that I certainly will not a-
bandon this post at the summons of any power whatever, until I receive orders to that purpose from those I have the honor to serve under, or the fortune of war should oblige me.
I must still adhere, Sir, to the purport of my letter this morning, to desire that your army, or individuals belonging to it, will not approach within reach of my cannon, without expecting the consequences attending it.
Although I have said in the former part of my letter, that my situation here is totally military, yet let me add, Sir, that I am much deceived if his Majesty the King of Great Britain had not a post on this river, at, and prior to the period you mention.
I have the honor to be-
Sir
With the greatest respect
Your most obedient
And very humble servant
(Signed) WILLIAM CAMPBELL
Major 24th Regt. command-
ing at Fort Miami's.
Fort Miami's, Augt. 22d, 1794.
To Major General Wayne &c. &c. &c.
[The only notice taken of this letter was by immediately setting fire to and destroying every thing within view of the Fort and even under the muzzles of the Guns—Had Mr. Campbell carried his threats into execution, it is more than probable he would have experienced a florin.]
Examination of a Shawanoe prisoner by Captain Wells on the evening of the 11th August 1794, near the foot of the Rapids.
Q. Where did the Indians receive information of the advance of the army?
A. The first information was from a white man, who came in of his own accord about ten days since.
Q. Where are the Indians at this time?
A. At Colonel M c Kee's.
Q. Where are the British and what are their numbers?
A. In a Fort about one mile below Col. M c Kee's on the north side of the river, situate on a hill or bank close by the margin, where there are about 200 men—they are now at work at the fort.
Q. What number of great guns have they in the Fort?
Four or Five.
Q. What number of warriors are at M c Kee's, and what nations do they belong to.
A. There are six hundred who abandoned this place on the approach of the army—
Shawanoe about 200, but not more Delawares - 300 Miami's - 100 Warriors of other tribes 100
700 total.
Q. What number are expected to assemble in addition to those now at the foot of the Rapids?
A. In all about 500 men, viz. Wyandots 300 Tawas 200
540
Q. What number of white men are to join and when?
A. Mr. or Captain Elliot set out for Detroit six days since and was to be back as yesterday with all the militia and an additional number of regular troops which with those already there, would amount to 1000 men—this is the general conversation among the Indians and Captain Elliot promised to bring that number—Col. M c Kee's son with Elliot as also the man who deserted from the army on its march.
Q. When and where do the Indians mean to fight this army.
A. At the foot of the Rapids, the white man who came in told the Indians and Col. M c Kee that the army was designed for that place.
Examination of Antoine Laffell, a native of Canada, and a Volunteer in Captain Caldwell's Company of Refugees, friends and allies of the hostile Indians, captured in the action of the 20th inst.
Who says that he has resided for 22 years in upper Canada—21 of which he passed at Detroit and on this river—and that he has constantly traded with the Indians all that time: that he resided at the Miami villages for 19 years before Harmar's expedition, when he kept a store at that place, and used to supply other traders with goods—that he has since lived chiefly at Bean creek or little Glaize—at the little Turtle's town.
That having lived so long among the hostile Indians, he is perfectly acquainted with the tribes and numbers.
That the Delawares have about 500 men including those who live on both rivers, the White river and Bean creek—That the Miami's are about 200 warriors, part of them live on the St. Joseph's, eight leagues from this place—that the men were all in the action, but that the women are yet at that place or Piquet's village—that a road from this place leads directly to it—that the number of warriors belonging to that place when all together, amounts to about 40.
That the Shawanoe have about 300 warriors.
That the Tawas on this river are 250. That the Wyandots are about 300. That these Indians were generally in the action of the 20th inst.—except some hunting parties.
That a reinforcement of regular troops and 200 militia arrived at Fort Miami's a few days before the army appeared—that the regular troops in the Fort amounted to 250, exclusive of the militia.
That about 70 of the militia, including Capt. Calwell's corps were in the action. That Colonel M c Kee, Captain Elliot and Simon Girty, were in the field—but at a respectful distance, and near the river.
That Col M c Kee's existence now depends up on the exertions he can make to retrieve the loss and disgrace of the Indians—that he will use every influence and means in his power to raise the distant nations to come forward immediately and assist in the war.
That should they not be able to collect in force sufficient to fight this army—their intention is to move on the Spanish side of the Mississippi where part of their nations now live—that Blue Jacket told him Laffell that he intended to move immediately to Chicago, on the Illinois.
That the Indians have wished for peace for some time but that Col. M c Kee always dissuaded them from it, and stimulated them to continue the war.
Camp Grand Glaize, 28th August 1794.
Examination of John Bevin, a Drummer in the 24th British Regiment, commanded by Col. England.
Who says that there are now four companies of the 24th, at Fort Miami's, averaging about 50 men, non-commissioned officers and privates included; that there were part of Governor Simcoe's corps in the garrison, together with about sixty Canadians; that the whole number of men actually in the garrison, including officers &c. exceeded 400—That the number of Indians, Canadians, &c. in the action, were at least 2000, according to the report made by Col. M c Kee and Captain Elliot, to Major Campbell after the action, who declared in his presence that there were actually that number engaged. That there were four nine-pounders, two large howitzers, and six six-pounders mounted on the fort and two twivels, and well supplied with ammunition. That the Indians were regularly supplied with provision drawn from the British magazine in the garrison, by Col. M c Kee. That a deserter from the American army arrived at the fort about eight days before the army made its appearance, who gave information to Major Campbell, that the object of the American war was to take that post and garrison; that Gen. Wayne told the troops not to be uneasy about provision, that there were plenty in the British garrison.
That Governor Simcoe was expected at that place every hour, in consequence of an express sent to Niagara after the arrival of the deserter, but had not arrived when he came away; That the distance from Fort Miami's to Detroit is sixty miles, which is generally performed in two days.
That the militia of Detroit and its vicinity, amounts to near two thousand; that a Col. Baupee commands them; that M c Kee is also a Colonel of militia; that a Lieut. Silve of the British regiment is in the Indian department, and acts as Secretary to Col. M c Kee. That a Capt. Bumbarry of the same regiment is also in the Indian department.
That he saw a great number of wounded Indians pass the fort, but did not learn what number was killed; that the retiring Indians appeared much dejected, and much altered to what they were in the morning before the action; that he knew of one company of volunteers commanded by a Capt. Caldwell, all white men, and armed with British muskets and bayonets, who were in the action.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.
The accounts from our volunteer army dated at Lancaster say, that "their condition in the field is in all respects as favorable as the circumstances of a military life can possibly admit—That the health of Col. Gurney's Regiment remains in a great measure entire—That of Major McPherson's blues the same—the cavalry greatly in advance of the Infantry—but there is every reason to suppose their situation in all respects as favorable as their nearest connections can wish."
By this Day's Mail.
TRENTON, October 1.
On the 22d ult. Col. Forman, with 609 men, marched from this place for Carlisle.
Yesterday a second detachment, consisting of 724 men, under the command of Col. Davenport.
To morrow Captain Kinney's troop of Light Dragoons, from Morris county, march also for Carlisle.
Letters from Reading, of the 27th ult.
announce the arrival there of the detachment of Jersey Infantry commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Forman, the evening preceding, in health and high spirits; and Major-General Howell, with the rem of the Jersey cavalry, had proceeded from thence for Carlisle, on Tuesday the 23d.
BOSTON, Sept. 24.
It has been a subject of inquiry, why the French ships in our harbor have lately been dressed in colours, and have fired frequent salutes—To inform those who wish to know, we mention, that according to the new French Callender, dividing the year into twelve months of thirty days each, five days remained, which could not be reckoned in any month, they were therefore set apart as Feasts, are called Sans Culottes, and are dedicated as follows:
Sept. 17, Les Vertus, (to the Virtues.)
Sept. 18, Le Genie, (to Genius.)
Sept. 19, Le Travail, (to Labor.)
Sept. 20, L' Opinion, (to Opinion.)
Sept. 21. Les Recompenses, (to Rewards.)
It must be noted that the year ends the 16th September, and begins the 22d—The five days being considered as intercalary; and it is these days that have been celebrated.
The ship Mary, Capt. Cunningham has arrived at London, from this port.
The CITIZENS are requested to meet this Evening at Six o'clock at the City Hall, to take into consideration the alarming accounts of the progress of a contagious disorder at Baltimore, and to devise proper measures to protect the citizens from the effects thereof.
Philad. Oct. 2, 1794.
His Britannic Majesty's
Consul General for the Middle and Southern States of America, gives this public notice to the Merchants and Traders, whom it may concern, that the admission of Provisions and Lumber, in Foreign Vessels, into the several Ports of the Bahama Islands will continue until the 1st day of April next—and will be further continued, until 3 months notice to the contrary shall have been previously given.
AT THE
Card & Nail Factory,
No. 59, north Front street,
Webster, Adgate & White,
Have constantly for sale,
Cotton, Wool, Tow, and
Machine Cards,
Of all Kinds,
Cut Nails of all sizes, Floor Brad, Springs and Tacks, Fullers Shears, Gun Flints and Wool Hais.
A quantity of kiln dried Indian Meal in barrels.
A new Edition of Adgate's Philadelphia Harmony, containing both the first and second parts, being the most approved system of Rules and the best collection of Tunes now in use.
Also for Sale,

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, Aug. 20, 1794.  Notice is hereby given, that PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue until the expiration of the full day of October next, for the supply of all Rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January to the thirty-first day of December 1795, including both days, at the places, and within the districts herein-after mentioned, viz.
 1. At any place or places between York and Carlisle, in the State of Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh, and at Pittsburgh, York, and Carlisle.  2. At any place or places from Pittsburgh to the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, and at the mouth of Big Beaver Creek.  3. At any place or places from the said mouth to the upper falls of the said Big Beaver, and at the upper falls.  4. At any place or places from the said upper falls to Mahoning, and at Mahoning.  5. At any place or places from the said Mahoning, over to the Head Navigation of the river Cuyahoga, and at the said Head Navigation.  6. At any place or places from the said Head Navigation to the mouth of the said river Cuyahoga, and at the said mouth.  7. At any place or places between the mouth of the Big Beaver Creek, to the mouth of the river Muskingum, and up the said river to the Tuscarawas, and at the Tuscarawas, and thence over to the Cuyahoga river, and thence down the said river to its mouth.  8. At any place or places between the mouth of the river Muskingum and the mouth of the Scioto river, and at the mouth of the said river Scioto.  9. At any place or places between the mouth of Scioto river and the mouth of the Great Miami, at the mouth of the Great Miami, and from thence to the Rapids on the falls of the Ohio, and at the said Rapids.  10. At any place or places between the mouth of the Great Miami upon the said Miami, to and at Pine Town.  11. At any place or places from Fort Winchester to Fort Hamilton, and at Fort Hamilton.  12. At any place or places from Fort Hamilton to Fort St. Clair, and at Fort St. Clair.  13. At any place or places from Fort St. Clair to Fort Jefferson, and at Fort Jefferson.  14. At any place or places from the said field of action to the Miami Villages, and at the Miami Villages.  15. At any place or places from the said Miami Villages to the falls of the Miami river, which flow into Lake Erie, and at the said falls, and from thence, to its mouth, and at its mouth.  16. At any place or places from the mouth of the said Miami river of Lake Erie to Sandusky Lake, and at Sandusky Lake.  17. At any place or places from the said Sandusky Lake, to the mouth of the river Cuyahoga.  18. At any place or places from the mouth of the said river Cuyahoga to Presque Isle, and at Presque Isle.  19. At any place or places from the said Presque Isle to the stream running into Lake Erie from towards the Jadopague Lake, & thence over to and at the said Jadopague Lake, and thence down the Allegany river to Fort Franklin.  20. At any place or places from Presque Isle to Le Bœuf, and at Le Bœuf.  21. At any place or places from Le Bœuf to Fort Franklin, and at Fort Franklin, and from thence to Pittsburgh.  22. At any place or places from the Rapids of the Ohio to the mouth of the Ousabache river, & from the mouth of the said Ousabache river to the mouth of the river Ohio.  23. At any place or places on the East side of the river Mississippi, from the mouth of the Ohio river, to the mouth of the Illinois river.  24. At any place or places from the mouth of the said Ousabache river up to Fort Knox, and at Fort Knox.  25. At any place or places from Fort Knox up the said Ousabache to Ouittanon, and at Ouittanon.  26. At any place or places from Ouittanon, up the said Ousabache to the head navigation of a branch thereof, called Little River, and at the said head navigation of Little River.  27. At any place or places from the said head navigation of Little River over to the Miami Village.  28. At any place or places from the mouth of the river Tennessee to Ocoeehappoor Bear Creek, on the said river, including the same.  29. At any place or places from the mouth of the river Cumberland to Nashville, on the said river, and at Nashville.  30. And At any place or places within thirty miles of said Nashville to the Southward, Wellward or Northward thereof.  Should any ration be required at any place, or within other districts, not specified in these proposals, the price of the same is to be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz.   One pound of bread or flour,  } per 100 rations.    One pound of beef, 3/4 of a pound of pork,    One quart of salt,    Two quarts of vinegar,    Two pounds of soap,  } per 100 rations.    One pound of candles,   The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times, during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at each of the said posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood in each case, that all losses sustained by the depredations of the enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the prices of the articles captured or destroyed, on the dispositions of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The contract for the above supplies will be made either for one year, or for two years, as may appear eligible. Persons disposed to contract will therefore confine
their offers to one year, as they may form their propositions as to admit an election of the term of two years.  The offers may comprise all the places which have been specified, or a part of them only.
It is also Desired, that proposals may be offered for supplying at the two posts of Fort Washington and Pittsburgh all the rations necessary for the main Army, its detachments and the Garrisons above mentioned during the said year 1795. The provisions &c. which will be received at Pittsburgh will be those which shall be necessary for the troops at that place and at the posts north, north-west and in the vicinity, on the west thereof. The provisions which will be received at Fort Washington will be those which shall be required for the remainder of the posts, for the principal detachments and for the main Army. The expense and trouble of life keeping unpacking and storing the provisions deliverable under this second form of the proposition, will be saved to the Contractors. The exact proportion of the whole supplies, which will be required at each of the two Posts of Fort Washington and Pittsburgh will be determined at the time of executing the contract.
Fine Liverpool Salt, To Be Sold From the Ship THOMAS, The second wharf below Pine-Street, apply at said wharf, to Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. Aug. 26. d.
Scheme of a Lottery, To raise 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars, deducting 15 per Cent. from the Prizes—this Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 14,539 Prizes and 23,461 Blanks, being about one and an half Blanks to a Prize.
THE Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to credit LOTTERIES for raising ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the drawing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York—Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew M'Connell and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard Howell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Dayton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Donham, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomsfield, and Eliza Boudinot, of New-Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every assurance and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately discharged by a check upon one of the Banks.
S C H E M E:    Prizes of 20,000 Dollars 10,000 10,000   1 10,000 10,000   2 5,000 10,000   5 2,000 10,000   10 1,000 10,000   20 500 10,000   100 100 10,000   300 50 15,000   1000 20 20,000   2000 15 30,000   3000 12 36,000   8100 16 81,000   14,539 Prizes. 269,000   23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000   Last drawn number, 8,000   38,000 Tickets at 7 Dollars each is 266,000
The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superintendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.  The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Hardenberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them.  In order to secure the punctual payment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 45,000 dollars, with four sufficient securities, to whom their instructions, the substance of which is,  1. That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadelphia, to the credit of the Governor of the Society, and such of the Superintendents as live in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, for the payment of the Prizes.  11. The Managers to take sufficient security for any Tickets they may trust, otherwise to be responsible for them.  111. To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Bank, abstracts of which shall be sent, monthly, to the Governor of the Society.  Pateron, January 1, 1794.  On application to either of the above gentlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had.  February 24. tawtf  The Lottery published by the Society for establishing useful manufactures, will commence drawing the first Tuesday in November next—
WANTED, An Apprentice To the Watch Making and Repairing Business, APPLY TO C. Campbell, No. 3, south Fourth Street, two doors from Market-Street. Sept. 3. iawtf
Applications on Business within my Agency for supplying with provisions the Militia lately called into service—may be made in this city to Messrs. Wheeler and Miller, at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets.
Elie Williams, Agent for the United States in the Province Department. Sept. 16. eoplot  TO BE SOLD, By THOMAS DOBSON, A N Alphabetical List OF THE DUTIES Payable by law on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise imported into the United States of America, after the last day of June 1794, distinguishing the rates payable on those imported in ships or vessels of the United States—and the rates payable in foreign ships or vessels, including the additional duties, to which the respective articles are liable.
The French Language TAUGHT BY J. M. BART, North Second Street, No. 158, WHO begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he intends to instruct in that Tongue, a number of Scholars on reasonable terms. Those who will be pleased to employ him, shall be exactly attended to at their own Apartments. Sept. 17. *cod,10t
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA In the House of Representatives. December 21st, 1793.  WHEREAS the Commissioners of public Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special Indents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation; Therefore,  Resolved, That all holders of special Indents be directed, and required, on or before the fifth day of November next, to deliver the special Indents in their possession to one or other of the Commissioners of the Treasury, who are to give receipts for the same, and to report to the Commissioners on public accounts, on or before the tenth day of November next, the amount of the respective Indents received, and also to the Legislature, at their meeting in November next, and that all special Indents not rendered into the Treasury above, on or before the fifth day of November next, shall be, and the same are hereby barred.  Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the fifth day of November next. And that the Delinquent Indents in the Congress of the United States, be requested to cause this resolution to be published in one or more papers in the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and that provision will be made for the expenses attending such publication.  Ordered, That the resolution be sent to the Senate for their concurrence.  By order of the House, JOHN SANFORD DART, C.H.R. In the SENATE, December 21st, 1793.  Resolved, That this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the foregoing resolutions.  Ordered, That the resolutions be sent to the House of Representatives.  By order of the Senate, FELIX WARLEY Clerk.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at Mathew Carey's Store, No. 118, Market Street. Price half a dollar, embellished with a striking likeness of Mr. Margaret,
The TRIAL OF Maurice Margarot, Before the High Court of Judiciary at Edinburgh, on an indictment for SEDITIOUS PRACTICES.  Of the many remarkable trials which the present extraordinary system of criminal jurisprudence in G. Britain and Ireland has brought before the public eye; this, certainly is most entitled to universal perusal and attention. It develops, more fully than any publication extant, the latter views and objects of the British convention; and proves incontrovertibly, that judicial prosecutions (or persecutions) and decisions are now more the result of the present order of things, than any old fashion attachment to the laws or the constitution. Add to this, that it holds up to the wonder and admiration of mankind, the firm, manly, and patriotic conduct of this devoted victim—this 'Second Sydney,' as he has justly and deservedly been called; who in the course of one of the longest trials we know of, unassisted even by a single member of the long robe, evinced such a depth of legal and constitutional knowledge and, in a speech of four hours length, displayed such a blaze of eloquence and first rate abilities, as astonished the court—and, strange to relate! even drew involuntary applause from the venal and time-serving creature of a corrupt government."
Manchester Cotton GOODS, Five Chuffs afforded; EACH CONTAINING VELVETS, THICKSETTS, QUEEN CORDS, FELIOT CORDS, FUSTIANS, &c. &c. To be Sold on very low terms, by John Miller, jun. Sept. 3. *cod,10t
SOCIETY FOR THE INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OF EMIGRANTS.
WHOEVER reflects upon the various causes of emigrations from Europe to the United States of America, must be convinced;—Whoever has the opportunity of appealing to his own experience must know—that many of those who emigrate, although frequently endowed with talents and virtues the most valuable, arriving on an unknown shore, bereft of the means of support, and destitute of friends to whom to apply for advice or assistance, are lost for a time to society and to themselves.  With a view to lessen, or totally to obviate these inconveniences, (which from present appearances, are likely to increase) to render emigration as advantageous as possible, both to the emigrants themselves, and to the country that affords them refuge:—to give them every information & assistance in our power;—in short, to soften the asperities of the stranger's situation, at his first-settling in a new country, we, the subscribers have associated ourselves under the title of
"The Philadelphia Society for the Information and Assistance of Persons emigrating from Foreign Countries."  And have adopted the following CONSTITUTION:
 1. THE officers shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and a Committee of Conference and Correspondence, to be elected (by ballot) every six months.  2. The President, and in his absence, the Vice-President shall preside in all the meetings; and subscribe all the public acts of the Society. If neither of them are present, a Chairman shall be chosen for the time being.  3. The Treasurer shall take charge of all the monies and securities belonging to the Society; and shall pay all orders signed by the President, Vice-President, or in their absence, by the Chairman of the Committee; which orders shall be his vouchers for his expenditures. He shall, before he enters upon his office, give such security as the Society may require.  4. The Secretary shall keep fair records of the proceedings of the Society, and also of the Committee.  5. The Committee of Conference and Correspondence, shall consist of seven members; of whom the Secretary, for the time being, shall be one. They shall transact such business as may occur in the recess of the Society; be empowered to draw upon the Treasurer for such sums of money as may be necessary to carry on the business of their appointment; and call in aid of a Physician when necessary.  6. Every person, previous to his being admitted a member, shall be proposed at a monthly meeting; and be balloted for on the ensuing. On his admission, he shall subscribe the constitution of the Society, and pay into the hands of the treasurer not less than the sum of one dollar: subscribing annually one dollar, at quarterly payments towards the necessary expenses of the Society. The Secretary shall give notice to each member who may be more than one quarter in arrears, requesting payment; which, if he neglected for more than one year, he shall, upon due notice being given him, cease to be a member.  7. The Society shall meet on the first fourth day, called Wednesday, in every month, at such place as may be agreed upon by a majority. Quarterly meetings shall be held on the same days in January, April, July, and October; when each member shall pay his subscription; and all accounts of the Society shall be adjusted. On the requisition of six members, the President shall call a special meeting. All which meetings shall be advertised in the public papers. No less than ten members shall be a quorum.  8. No law, or alteration of the constitution shall be made without being proposed at a previous meeting. All questions shall be decided, where there is a division, by a majority of votes; when the Society is equally divided, the presiding officer shall have a casting vote.  It will appear evident, that the usefulness of this institution, can only be proportionate to its numbers and respectability; the present Members therefore solicit the signatures and subscriptions of those Citizens, whose sentiments and wishes upon this subject are in unison with their own; for which purpose, a Book is now left at Mr. Pearce's, No. 45, South Third Street.
N. B. The FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING will be held on Wednesday Evening next, at six o'clock, in Sharpless's School Room, Fromberger's Court, North Second Street, at which time the Society will proceed to the election of the Officers.  W. T. BIRCH, Chairman. Pro Tempore. September 29.
Just Landed, From on board the ship Washington , Capt. John Collins from Bordeaux, A CARGO OF White Wines In Barrels; and CLARET In Hds. and Casks—For Sale by FRANCIS COPPINGER, No. 26, Spruce, near Front Street. August 15, 1794. d.
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Wain, PORT WINE in pipes, hds. and quarter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Souchong and CONGO TEAS, in quarter chests A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. June 9. d.
Whereas an attachment at the suit of the administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of William Burnet deceased, at the time of his death, hath been issued out of the Inferior Court of common pleas, in and for the County of Middlesex, against the Goods and Chattels Lands and Tenements of Irenius Martin, late of the county aforesaid, returnable to the third Tuesday in July last. NOTICE is hereby given to the said Irenius Martin, that unless he appear and file special bail to the said action, or on or before the third Tuesday in January next, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the goods and chattels, lands and tenements in attached, sold for the satisfaction of such of his creditors as shall appear to be justly entitled to any demand thereon, and that laply for that purpose, according to the form of the statute in such case made & provided By order of the Court, DEARE, Clerk. Aug. 10. iawtf.
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FOR SALE, the following Tracts of Land, in Virginia.
ONE tract in Frederick county, containing 8750 acres, being part of that whereon col. Thomas Bryan Martin now resides, known by the name of Greenway court, about 12 miles from Winchester and 5 from Newtown. For the convenience of purchasers, it will be divided into parcels of various dimensions from 200 to 600 acres, which may be viewed by application to col R. K. Meade, living near the premises. The greater part is very fertile and well timbered.  Another tract in the same county on Passage creek, containing 230 acres, and adjoining Jacob Levingoods.  Another tract in Hampshire county, containing by patent, 699 acres, called Slim Bottom, situate on both sides of the South Branch and within two miles of the mouth of it, and is supposed to have a good mill seat.  Another tract in Hampshire county on New Creek and Kettle-Lick, containing 520 acres.  Another tract in Prince William county, called Leesylvania, containing upwards of 2000 acres, lying upon Potomack river, about 23 miles below Alexandria, and 28 below the City of Washington, comprehending Freestone Point, which appears to be a quarry of fire-stone, covering about 50 acres and adjoins the river, where vessels of 100 tons conveniently harbour. On another part of this tract it is supposed there is a quarry of slate, convenient to water carriage. Upwards of two thirds are in woods. Mr. Enoch S. Lane, living on the premises, will shew this tract.  Another tract, in Fairfax county, called Springfield, containing 2040 1/2 acres, about 13 miles from Alexandria and 20 from Washington; abounds with fine springs and meadow ground, and may be seen by applying to Mr. John Wood, living on part of it.  Another tract in Fairfax county, containing 392 acres, on Turkey-cock Run, about 6 miles from Alexandria.  Another tract in Fairfax county, containing about 176 acres, adjoining Mr. J. Watson's seat, about four miles from Alexandria.  Another tract, in Fairfax county, containing 513 acres, near Occoquan, joining Mr. Edward Washington's.  Another tract, in Fairfax county, containing 80 acres or thereabout, within a mile of Pohick Landing, and within five miles of Mount Vernon, lies level, and is well timbered.  An undivided moiety in another tract, containing about 284 acres, in Fairfax county, about 5 miles from Washington, & 9 from Alexandria, where J. Robinson formerly lived.  Another parcel of land, within a mile of Alexandria, containing about 24 acres, and to be sold in acre or half-acre lots.  Also,undry unimproved lots of various sizes, in different parts of the town of Alexandria.  To describe the premises more particularly is deemed unnecessary, as it is expected every person will examine and view whatever part he shall be inclined to buy. My only object being to raise a certain sum of money, by selling so many or such parts of the aforesaid tracts of land and lots as shall be necessary for that purpose, one half of the purchase money must be paid at the time of contract, and the other within a year from the first day of August next, and at the time of delivering possession or executing a legal conveyance. The lands remaining unsold, except the tract in Prince William, after raising a limited sum, will be divided into tenements, and leased for a term of years. From the 12th day of October next, till the 15th of December, I shall be in the city of Richmond, and after that time I shall remain at home, in Alexandria, at which places, or elsewhere, I shall be prepared to detail particulars, and to enter into contracts.  Alexandria, July 28 CHARLES LEE. Aug. 8. iawtf