Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-04-23 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 96 of Vol. VII.]
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1795.
[Whole No. 819.]
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Take notice that on the third Day of March, the Co-partnership of the Subscribers was dissolved by mutual consent.
Lewis Deblois, Samuel Breck, jun. Philad. March 3d. 1795.
District of Pennsylvania, TO WIT.
Be it remembered that on the 2d day of March in the 19th year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Davies of the said district, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit.
"The American Repository of Useful Information, containing a Calendar of the present year, an account of the United States, their territory and population; of the Federal government and Courts of Justice, with various other interesting matters. Ornamented with 12 Vig nettes and a frontispiece—To be contiu ed annually."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. March 2d
Jamaica Rum.
A CHOICE PARCEL, Will be landed to-morrow morning, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf. Also at South street Wharf.
COFFEE,
In Hhds. and Barrels, Pimento in Bags, FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. March 26
IMPORTED, And to be sold by Jacob Parke,
No. 49, north side of Market, between Front and Second streets Philadelphia, A General Assortment of
Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. &c.
AMONGST WHICH ARE, Smiths' anvils, vices Barlow, pen and o and files their pocket knives Sawmill, crescent, Scissors hand and other faws Needles Carving chisels and gouges Ivory and bone combs Carpenter's ditto Beas cabinet furniture Plane irons Waggon boxes Drawing knives, and Sheet brass other edge tools Scale beams Locks, Spelter Hinges Plated and timn'd bri- Bolts and latches dle bits and stir- Nails, springs, tacks rups and ferrys Do. faddle nails Frying pans Staples and plates Smoothing irons Worked surcingle Shovels and tongs webbs Coffee-mills Diaper, girth and Candlesticks strain webbs Snuffers With most other kinds of Ironmongery, Table knives & forks Cutlery, Saddlery, Riding whips Brais wares, &c. 4 mo. 14th. codtrj
NOW LANDING,
For sale by the Subscribers, from the ship Theresa, from St. Marks, 15 hds. & 3 tierces SUGAR And 1200 lbs. St. Domingo Indigo, From the Brigantine Sally, from Jamaica, 200 Bags PIMENTO, They have also on hand, 150 qr. casks of rich Mountain Wine, Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads, Brimstone in roll and cake, An invoice of Saddles and Harness, New Castle Crown Glass 8 by 10 Liquorice Ball in boxes of 2 cwt. each, One 12 inch new Cable, 150 crates of Que ns Ware assorted And 25 t pieces of Mahogany. Philip Nicklin & Co. March 16
Just Published,
And to be sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41, Second street, Benjamin Davies, 68, High street, John Ormrod, 41, Chestnut street, and by the Editor of this Gazette, Proceedings of the Executive of the United States, RESPECTING THE INSURGENTS, 1794.
MARCELLUS—As published in the Virginia Gazette, in November and December 1794. HISTORY of the REVOLUTION in GENEVA.
For Norfolk, Richmond and Petersburg.
THE SLOOP GEORGE, ROBERT HOLMES, MASTER. Now laying at Pine-street Wharf, and will sail in Ten days. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, or to Elliston & John Perot. April 15.
COFFEE & SUGAR,
In Hhds. and Barrels, Just arrived, on board the brig Rover, Capt. Haynes, and at the wharf of Messrs. Jesse & Robert Waln. The CARGO IS of prime quality, and will be sold with or without the Vessel on a generous credit for approved notes.
The ROVER
IS an American bottom, burthen about 2000 barrels, one of the best sailing vessels, and may be sent to sea at a small expence. For particulars enquire of John Craig. Philadelphia, 17th April, 1795.
For Hamburgh,
THE SHIP STARR, JOHN VANNE MAN, Master. NOW lying at Walnut street wharf, and will sail early in next month, having part of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to Thomas & John Ketland, Who have for Sale, received for the above vessel, Duck, Russia, Ravens and Hollands, Lead, English and German in bars, Anchors, from 8 to 14 cwt. Tin, in boxes, Bagging, No's. 5, 6, 8, 11, &c. Sheetings, white and brown, Hollands, Plaites Royales, Diaper. Steel, Frying Pans, Mill Saws, Cables, Junk, Window Glass 10 by 12, & 9 by 11. ALSO ON HAND, A few pipes best Holland Gin, Do. London particular Madeira Wine, Claret in cases, of superior quality, Sheathing Paper, and an assortment of Glass Ware, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, Glasses, &c. &c. plain, flowered and cut. Cheese, double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers. March 19
Wanted to Purchase
A SHIP or BRIG Of about 1200 or 1500 Barrels Burthen. also To Charter A SHIP or BRIG of the Burthen of 1500 to 2000 Barrels to load at Norfolk for the West Indies. Apply to GEORGE SIBBALD, No 18, Penn Street. April 21.
A Coachman wanted.
One with good recommendations, may hear of a place by applying to the Printer. April 21.
JUST IMPORTED,
And for sale by the Subscribers, at his Store, No. 18, Penn Street, 50,000 lb. St. Domingo Coffee, 5 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 boxes Havana Do. 2 bbls. Do Do. 1965 Spanish Hides, entitled to the Draw-back. Geo. Sibbald. April 7
The highest price
In Cash, will be given for EMPTY BOTTLES, A preference will be given to Claret Bottles. Apply at No. 187, fourth Third street. April 10.
LANDS for SALE.
To be Sold or Exchanged FOR GOODS. A Valuable Tract of Land, Containing about 560 acres, situate in the county of Northampton, 3 miles from the river Delaware, and nearly the same distance from the newly laid out town of Millford. On this tract is a Saw-mill, and some other improvements. Also a large quantity of timber sufficient to supply a mill for a number of years—A quantity of marsh meadow, and upland on some of which grain has been raised. Any person wishing to purchase, will please to apply at Edward Bonfall, and Co's office in Fourth street near Walnut, or Jacob Johnson & Co's Bookstore, Market street, near Fourth street. 3d mo. 31.
A Cargo of Russia GOODS,
Now landing on Chestnut street wharf, out of the brig Columbia, Captain Ober, from St. Petersburg, CONSISTING OF Hemp, Bar Iron, Flax, Duck, Ravens Duck, and Sheetings, FOR SALE BY Joseph Anthony & Son. Who have also to dispose of Claret Wine in hds. and cases French Brandy in small casks Spanish Brandy and Tafia in pipes East India Sugars in sacks Brown and white Havannah Sugars in boxes English Canvass Whales Oil and Spermaceti Candles A few bales of Cotton Checks, &c. April 18
Clarified QUILLS,
Just Imported and for sale by J. ORMROD, At the Old sign of Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut street. April 18
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
[Price 25 Cents] THIRTEEN LETTERS On Democratic Societies; By GERMANICUS. Sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41 Second Street, John Ormrod 41 Chestnut Street, Benjamin Davies 68 High Street and by the Editor, 119 Chestnut Street. April 17.
Patent NAIL Manufactory,
No. 120, South Front-street, Philadelphia. THOMAS PERKINS & Co. HAVING by the use of Machines, for which they have a Patent from the United States, been enabled to make 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. and 10d. NAILS, equal to the best drawn ones, (and superior to them for many purposes) and from 15 to 30 per cent cheaper for orders in that line, which shall be executed with fidelity by Thomas Perkins and Co. N.B. A large assortment of the above kinds of Nails on hand at reduced prices—also Nails for Sugar Hogsheads. March 31.
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Brig Good Hope, Captain Hubber. 128 Hhds. Choice SUGAR, 50 Hhds. } COFFEE, 75,000 lbs. 80 Barrels } 200 Bags Pimento. Just Arrived from Jamaica. The Vessel is in excellent order, an American Bottom—Will proceed to any port in Europe, at Moderate Freight. A Liberal Credit will be given. Samples may be seen by applying to PETER BLIGHT. April 3.
SALT.
Best Cadiz Salt, Just landing from on board the Brig Trial, for sale at Messrs Willing and Francis's wharf by Levinus Clarkson. March 11.
Green Coffee,
In 87 hds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf. 1st 2d & 4th Proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 30 pipes of London particular Teneriff; and London particular Madeira WINES, in hds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga Do. in quarter casks, Antigua and other RUM in hds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, Hyson TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland GIN, in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in hds. PEPPER, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. Dec. 4.
All persons are hereby cautioned
against taking any assignment of a Bond obtained from the Subscriber by Henry Mo- liere, Rope-maker, for the sum of twenty-five pounds, dated October 1790—as the said bond was not given for any valuable considera- tion—and I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled by law. William Jordan. April 7
American Landscapes.
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Madeira Wine,
In pipes, hds. and qr. cases, fit for immediate use,
PORT WINE,
In pipes and hds. Red and white Alicante Do in Do Red Lisbon Do Do CLARET in hds. of very superior quality A few hampers French Liqueurs, Russia Duck, Corks,
FOR SALE BY
John Vaughan. April 7

NAVIGATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
In Senate, May the 15th, 1794.
Mr. Elsworth, from the Committee to whom was referred certain resolutions moved for the 15th of April last by the Senators of Kentucky relating to the navigation of the Mississippi, and the negotiation at the court of Spain, reported,
"That in the negotiation now carrying on at Madrid between the United States and Spain, the right of the former to the free navigation of the Mississippi is well asserted and demonstrated, and their claim to its enjoyment is pursued with the assiduity and firmness which the magnitude of the object demands, and will doubtless continue to be so pursued until the object shall be obtained, or adverse circumstances render the further progress of the negotiation impracticable. That in the present state of the business it would be improper in Congress to interfere. But in order to satisfy the citizens of the United States more immediately interested in the event of this negotiation, that the United States have uniformly asserted their right to the free use of the navigation of the river Mississippi; and have employed and now continue to pursue such measures as are best adapted to obtain the enjoyment of this important territorial right, the committee recommend that it be."
"Resolved by the Senate, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby requested to cause to be communicated to the executive of the state of Kentucky, such part of the existing negotiation between the United States and Spain relative to this subject as he may deem advisable, and consistent with the course of negotiation."
And the report was adopted.
Ordered, That the Secretary lay a copy of this proceeding before the President of the United States.
Attest,
SAM. A. OTIS, Secretary.
In pursuance of the Resolution of the Senate, the President of the United States sent a special messenger to Kentucky, to detail a faithful history of the Negotiation pending between the United States and the Court of Madrid, respecting the Navigation of the Mississippi.
The following is a Letter from James Innes, Esq. the Commissioner on this occasion, to his Excellency Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky.
State of Kentucky, Frankfort, Feb. 15, 1795.
Sir,
I was duly honored with your favor of the 21st of January, in answer to mine of the 16th of the same month, and in conformity to the plan I took the liberty to suggest, which you have been pleased to approve—I shall now proceed to make to you the communications with which I am charged.
In presenting to public view, the origin and progress of the negotiation now depending between the United States of America and the court of Madrid, respecting the navigation of the Mississippi, it may not be irrelevant, to take a retrospective survey of the conduct of the Spanish government, towards the United States, at that period of their late war with England, when the American revolution began more interestingly to attract the attention of the nations of Europe.—By resorting to that juncture of our affairs, it will readily occur to every recollecting mind, that the conduct of the Spanish court was more lukewarm, and distant towards the American states, than that of any European power who from principles of long established enmity and rivalry, was equally interested in the dismemberment, and consequent debility of the British empire—and altho' under the family compact of the house of Bourbon, that nation, in 1778, entered into the war against England, as the ally and associate of France, yet she made no formal recognition of the independence of the United States; and neither in the origin, or termination of the war did she seem to pay the least regard to the political interests of federated America. Whether this cold conduct on the part of Spain, proceeded from the discordancy of the principles of her government, from those which produced our revolution, and the proximity of our chartered boundaries, to her possessions on this continent; it is not material at this day to enquire: But 'tis I believe, a fact, that although Congress kept an agent with competent powers, at the Court of Ma-
drid, from a very early period of the late war, yet no pact or treaty of any kind, was ever entered into between the two nations.
This reservedness on the part of the Spanish nation, and other intimate connection with France, during the existence of a monarchical form of government in that country, rendered the political department of the United States towards the former nation, a matter of delicacy and importance. By the friendship and assistance of France, the establishment of our independence had been accelerated, & should it have been prematurely jeopardized by a conflict with any nation in Europe; (and one at least, we may suppose there was, panicking with eager wishes for such an inauspicious event to us) on France we must have again relied, for reiterated assistance. Such being our real political situation, immediately after our peace with England in 1783—the circumspection and prudence, which it behoved the councils of America, to observe with respect to any measure which might tend in the smallest degree to shake the alliance, and good understanding subsisting between France and the United States, or even embarrass that nation in the conduct she was to observe towards her new ally and her old friend, must be strikingly obvious to every person who bears in mind how much the safety and happiness of America, at that early epoch of her independence, rested on the political relations, in which certain powers of Europe stood with respect to each other, and to herself.
But we were relieved from this delicate posture of our affairs, with respect to Spain by the arrival at New-York, the then seat of Congress, of Don Diego de Gardoqui, in quality of Ambassador from that court, some time in the spring of 1785, about two years after the peace at Paris. This gentleman having had his audience, and produced his credentials, by which it appeared, that he was invested with authority to treat with the United States, on the subject of commercial arrangements; Congress without delay, appointed John Jay, Esq. their secretary for foreign affairs, to enter into the negotiation with him. Being specially enjoined to make the right of the United States to the free use of the Mississippi, from its source to the ocean, the leading feature of any treaty, which should be entered into between the contracting parties.
This claim of the United States was brought forward, and pressed, at a very early period of the negotiation, and continued to be represented in different shapes—through the whole course of very lengthy, and tedious transactions, which took place between the Congressional and Spanish agents, on the subject of a commercial treaty. Mr. Gardoqui received the assertion of this right with affected surprise, denied its admissibility as part of the contemplated treaty, and asserted with vehemence, that this court would never assent to its validity on any principles—He invariably manifested an irritation of temper, whenever our right to the navigation of the Mississippi was urged upon him. This intemperance of the ambassador was deemed symptomatic of the spirit which predominated on that subject at his court, with which, from the circumstances before hinted at, good policy dictated to America, the propriety of observing the strictest harmony.
Thus circumstanced, the American negotiator, resorted to the project, of ceding to Spain the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi, for twenty-five years, which was intended to operate, not as an abandonment of the right of the United States but as a means to obtain an end, to wit, the recognition of that right, on the part of Spain, after the expiration of the above stipulated period. I know well, that the proposal of this measure, is still fore to the recollection of our fellow citizens on the western waters, and that it created great alarms in the minds of the inhabitants of the Atlantic States also—But in narrating the mere history of it, let me not be considered as the defender of its policy, or expediency. It forms a link, in the chain of historical facts, which I shall candidly unfold to your view, and in that spirit of candor. I can assert to you, that the proposition now alluded to, as it stands presented on the records of Congress, was not intended to generate a renunciation but on the contrary, an acknowledged establishment of the right of the United States, to the free use of the Mississippi, upon this principle—That if Spain accepted this cession from the United States, to the exclusive navigation of that river, for a stipulated time, the acknowledgement of their right to the navigation, followed as an unavoidable consequence: For the United States must have possessed the right, before they could transfer it, and the acceptance of the cession was an acknowledgment of the possession. The discord which this proposed expedient produced in the councils of America, is too notorious to require repetition. It occupied not only the attention of Congress for many months, but the subject was also taken up by some of the state legislatures, who denounced the measure as unconstitutional, destructive and dishonorable. In fact, this negotiation, which had exhausted much time, and had progressed so far, as to reduce into shape, some specific articles for future arrangements, between the two nations, was arrested in its course: and it was ultimately deemed proper by the then Congress, that the whole business of the Spanish treaty, which from the management of it had badly agitated the public mind of America, should be dismissed from farther discussion, and turned over as an object of consideration of the present government of America, which had been adopted, and was then upon the eve of being put into action. Much about the same period too, in
July 1789, Mr. Gardoqui received permission from his court, to go back to Spain, on his own private affairs, intending to return, to resume the treaty, as soon as the new governmental system should become fully organized, and begin its functions. It so happened, however, that after the institution of the general government, Mr. Gardoqui, the only person empowered by the Spanish court, to treat with the United States, did not according to expectations, founded on his assurances, return to America; and the secretary of state, who was appointed in September 1789, to whose department, this species of executive business appertained, having not arrived from France, the affair of the treaty with Spain, could not be immediately acted upon on account of the absence of the respective agents of the two nations: yet notwithstanding these obstacles, the executive of the United States did not permit our claim to the navigation of the Mississippi to sleep.
The nature of the connexions which subsisted at this period, between France and the United States, and between France and Spain, is well known, and has been alluded to. It was perfectly understood by the American government, that altho' France favoured the pretensions of Spain to the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi within her own boundaries, yet she was well inclined to the prosperity of the United States, and would wish to see an extension of our commerce, of the benefits of which, from existing treaties, she would probably participate. The court of Versailles, therefore, was moved to interpose its mediatorial influence, to induce the court of Madrid to acknowledge our right to the navigation of the Mississippi; and this interposition would probably have produced efficacious consequences, had not the rapid progress of the French Revolution, which at first reformed, and afterwards abolished monarchy, cut off all intercourse between the two courts, and placed them in a state of hostility to each other.
It was expected, that the re-assumption of the Spanish treaty would commence under the auspices of the new government on this continent, so soon as Mr. Gardoqui should return, an event which never happened, his place in the diplomatic line being supplied by two gentlemen in the characters of Commissioners from the Spanish court. By them it was proposed, that the Executive of the United States should depute some persons to the court of Madrid to revive the negotiation which Mr. Gardoqui was first authorized to originate in America, altho' the transfer of the scene of negotiation from America to Europe, was an event which it was much wished could have been avoided, among other important considerations, on account of the inevitable delay which it would occasion; yet the proposition was immediately closed with. To give dispatch to this business, the agents to execute it were appointed in Europe. Mr. Short, our minister, resident at the Seven United Provinces, with Mr. Carmichael, our Charge des Affaires, at the court of Spain, were appointed Commissioners Plenipotentiary, to conduct this important negotiation.
The leading principles by which they were to be governed in the renewal of this treaty, were amply and forcibly delineated in the instructions which they received, in which our right to navigate the Mississippi from its source to the ocean, and the extension of the southern boundary of the United States, to the 31st degree of latitude north of the equator, resting on two solid and distinct foundations, to wit, The treaties of Paris of 1763, and of 1782-3; and the laws of nature and nations were directed to be insisted upon, as the indispensable preliminaries and sine qua nons to the proposed treaty. It is farther enjoined, that any treaty which may be entered into, shall, in every other respect, be limited in its duration; but in regard to the above two articles, it shall be final and perpetual.
Our right to the navigation of the Mississippi, from its source to where our southern boundary strikes it, cannot be disputed. It is from that point downwards only, that the exclusive navigation is claimed by Spain; that is to say, where she holds the country on both sides. Leaving the Mississippi in that statu quo, the Spanish court it is believed, would, without hesitation, enter into commercial regulations with the United States, on terms of reciprocal benefit to both nations; but that it is declined on our part, until our right to the free use of the Mississippi shall be most unequivocally acknowledged, and established on principles never hereafter to be drawn into contestation.
But as the mere naked right to navigate the Mississippi would not, from the peculiar circumstances attending the western waters, be completely beneficial, without the use of a port of deposit for importations and exportations, some where upon the banks of that river about the mouth of it, contiguous to the sea—the Commissioners, or otherwise obtain, on account of the United States, in a safe and proper position, the right of soil, in as much land as will commodiously answer that purpose.
The documents requiring our Resident at the Hague to repair to Madrid, in the capacity of Commissioner Plenipotentiary for the purposes before stated, having been attended in their transmission with considerable and very unfortunate delay, he did not arrive at that city as soon as was expected, which consequently retarded the revival of the negotiation. Mr. Short, however, reached the Spanish Court in the early part of 1792; from which period, in co-operation with his associate, Mr. Carmichael, the most unceasing efforts
have been made by them, to obtain the object of their mission.
There was a season since the re-commencement of this negotiation, when the Spanish and English nations seemed to be on the verge of hostilities, in which it was hoped that the former, from motives of policy and self-interest, (that most predominant motive with nations) would have been induced to have done an act of justice, by restoring to the United States an unembarrassed participation in the use of the Mississippi. But this prospect of discord was but of a short duration; a compromise of all disputes took place between those two courts, and Spain allied with England, soon became parties in the confederacy of despots against the liberties of France.
The political connexion existing at present between Spain and England, will not, it may be apprehended, be an advantageous event to our negotiation at the court of the former: for, I believe it has rarely happened, that the interests of the United States have been remarkably patronized in countries where British influence has preponderated.
Notwithstanding the embarrassments which it was feared a combination of political incidents in Europe would produce, our Commissioners were unremittingly assiduous in pressing the Spanish ministry to enter fully into the leading principles of the negotiation which they had come to Madrid for the purpose of reviving. After some ceremonious delay, Mr. Gardoqui was re-appointed by the Spanish court to re-commence this business.
The American commissioners brought forward our claim to the navigation of the Mississippi and the extent of our southern boundary, sustained by a memorial, replete with well arranged and irrefragable arguments, drawn from the stipulation of treaties, and the laws of nature and nations. To this memorial the Spanish agent did not return an answer; and the discussion of the merits of the above memorial, though not positively denied, yet has been cautiously and rather vexatiously avoided, by the Spanish minister, by resorting to every species of evasion and procrastination, which the pompous parade and ceremonies of European courts can readily supply. This unwarrantable and dilatory conduct of the court of Spain was soon perceived, and considered in its proper light, by the executive of the United States, whose determination it had been from the first, to pursue our claim to the Mississippi with temper, yet firmness; and to prevent, if possible, an abrupt schism of a negotiation, which had been with so much difficulty re-introduced on the tapis, until every principle of reason, and argument appendant to it, should be fairly discussed and exhausted.
In order, therefore, to cut off all farther retardments which might originate from ceremonies, and formal exceptions, flowing from the alleged incompetency of powers, and the dignity of diplomatic office, it was determined to dispatch an envoy extraordinary to the court of Madrid, most unexceptionally and copiously authorised in every particular, to bring this tedious negotiation to an end. To effect this, the concurrence of the Senate was necessary, which was at that time not in session; yet, the executive, anxious to procure in time a proper character for so important an undertaking, caused an application to be made first to Mr. Thomas Jefferson, and next to Mr. Patrick Henry, (two citizens equally illustrious for their patriotism and great talents, and also well known to be warmly devoted to the prosperity of the western country) to enter upon this embassy.
They having both declined this office, for the sake of expedition, among other weighty considerations, Mr. Pinckney, the American minister at the court of London, has been ordered to hold himself in a state of preparation to repair most expeditiously to the court of Madrid, who, it is probable, is at this moment occupied in the arduous affairs of the Spanish treaty, as his powers only waited for the sanction of the Senate, which has been long since convened. His instructions will be similar to those given to the commissioners, Short and Carmichael. He will press not only our rights, but will derive all the aid to our interests, which may arise collaterally from the events of the present war in Europe, or any influence which other circumstances may give to the United States.
At this distance, and in our present state of information, it will be difficult to assert, what may be the immediate event of this negotiation, which seems to be capable of being affected by a variety of contingencies beyond the control of the American government.—We have indisputable right on our side, which it is much to be wished for the happiness of mankind, should always form the rule of decision amongst nations. But perhaps there is much reason to lament, that in the old government of the world, right is too often resolved into power.
As a young nation, just taking our
stand among the empires of the world, before we have arrived to that maturity of strength and vigor, which a thousand combining events promise we shall speedily attain, it has been deemed the wiser policy, rather to establish our rights by negotiation, than by a premature resort to the ultim ratio : the first being a safer and more certain mode of redress; and such an one as the present situation of the United States lays them under an almost permanent necessity to observe the temporary abstinence from the exercise of a right, which at this period, a combination of political events render it prudent for us to observe, can never be construed into a dereliction of that right.
There is no man who will cast his eyes on the immense and fertile vales which border on the western waters, and mark the rapid progress, which population, agriculture, and all the useful arts are making among them, that can one moment doubt, but that these channels, which beneficent nature has opened for the diffusion of the superabundance of all the necessaries and comforts of life, yielded by these happy regions, among the poorer nations of the earth, must be applied to their great providential end: notwithstanding the obstructions at present proposed by an unjust, narrow, and short-sighted policy. It is an event which the interest of Spain herself desiderates, could she but view that interest through the proper medium. It is an event which the happiness of the human species requires. It is an event in which the United States are all interested.
I am well aware of the jealous apprehensions which are entertained, that some states in the Union are averse to opening the navigation of the Mississippi; this jealousy, as it extends to states, I am confident, embraces too extensive a range. For little minded, local, federal politicians , who infest, in a greater or smaller degree, every state in the Union, I will not be answerable; yet, I believe I may safely affirm, that the interests of the Union at large, coincide in the establishment of this important right; and that to whatever object their interests point, their government will endeavor to attain. There are two strong political considerations, which will impel the United States, conjointly to struggle without ceasing, until the navigation of the Mississippi is obtained.
I mean the principles of national right and interest.
The right of the United States to the navigation of the Mississippi being established, as it most inconteſtably is, on the double basis of political compacts, and the titles derived from the laws of nature and nations, I know not, on what more substantial ground rest their rights to navigate the waters pouring through their territories into the Atlantic ocean. To reign one right to the arm of power, would be establishing a precedent, by which their others might be claimed and taken: all the motives, therefore, flowing from the consideration of political safety, and national pride, aided by fraternal incitements would stimulate every state in the Union, to make one cause, when the last necessity shall demand it , to reclaim and vindicate this suspended and violated right.
But the interests of the Atlantic states are involved in the unimpeded navigation of the Mississippi, on two principles.
The results of the exports through the Western waters will, with a very few exceptions, come into their ports, which will not only greatly augment the national revenue accruing from the impost and duties on imported articles, but will be beneficial also to merchants, and others, residing at the particular ports of importation.
Besides, the transportation of the commodities of the country on this side the Apalachian mountains, which will be bulky in their nature, to the markets in the American and European seas, will furnish considerable employment to the seamen and ships, of the maritime states, which it will be the interest of the western merchants rather to employ than to attempt the building of vessels proper for transtmarine voyages on their own waters, amidst the almost insufferable difficulties that must attend such an undertaking, which, if even practicable, necessary seamen would be wanting, who are always scarce in countries where lands are fertile and abundant, and easily to be acquired.
In addition to this consideration, the peculiar nature of the inland navigation of the western waters, will never furnish a nursery for sailors. The most expert navigator of the waters of the Ohio, would find himself perfectly helpless and bewildered on the deep and boisterous elements of the ocean.
The principles of national policy and interest, thus combining to make the navigation of the Mississippi as much the common cause of the United States, as any other right they possess, it ought naturally to be presumed, until the reverse shall be shown, and which I trust never can be done, that that right has neither ever been, nor ever will be abandoned or neglected.

From the Vermont Gazette.
COMMUNICATION.
Among the ears at Democracy, Self-created Societies, and Jacobinism, in the typographical line, none bellow so loud as Russel of Bolton; so constant as Andrews of Stockbridge, or so lofty as Pennock of Philadelphia. The Robespierre an enormities, in France, are exhibited by Russel as the work of American Democrats, the accusation is echoed by Andrews, and re-echoed by Pennock, with the addition of the charge, of their having fomented rebellion already, in the western provinces of Pennsylvania.
Strange, indeed, that contemptible creatures, as Russel calls them, the creatures of an hour, as Andrews describes them, the open enemies of order, as pointed out by Pennock, (seconded by editor Webber of New-York) should occasion so great a rumpus among these government-petry and stranger still, that in the most enlightened legislature on earth, the opposers of democracy should be dwindling to a decided MINORITY.
LONDON, February 14.
On Friday and Saturday last, a Council, at which Mr. Pitt was present, sat, and several respectable tradesmen were examined, when it appeared that starch and hair-powder are the produce of the very best wheat that can be procured, and that the quantity consumed is at least one twentieth of the whole consumption of the metropolis.
That throughout the kingdom not less than Fifty Thousand persons are employed as barbers in using the hair-powder; and that they become useful to the state, both in agriculture and for public services, consequently so many useful persons are fed out of the public stock. On the other hand, it is truly urged, that it would be the extreme of cruelty to throw such a number of industrious persons entirely out of bread.
But to this it is answered, that the exigencies of the state are in want of their assistance, and that they may all find immediate employment either in the army or the navy, more particularly in the latter service, which it is intended in future to keep up to a very high establishment.
Says a Correspondent In a former paper it was inserted that the Managers of the New Theatre had under consideration for performance an ingenious Dramatic piece written by an American and citizen of Philadelphia. We are now happy in announcing for a certainty their determination to bring it up, and that the ensuing week is positively fixed for its performance. From the character we have had of this Essay, we can safely anticipate to the public much entertainment.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. Schooner Sally, Burrows Washington 9 Sloop Regulator, Griffin, New-York 8 April 19. Capt. Stoy failed with the brig Yorick Moody and sloop Winney Oswald for Philadelphia—schooner Colley, Robinson for New-York and sloop Maybee for Wilmington. Lat. 39, long. 74, spoke the brig Juno from Turk's Island bound to R. Island 15 days out—all well.
ERRATUM: In the first line of the third stanza of "Batavia, an Elegy," for ferry meads, read fenny meads.
Civic Festival.
The Democratic Society of Pennsylvania, to testify their satisfaction at the late glorious successes of the French Republic, and the emancipation of the people of Holland, intend dining together on Friday the first day of May, at Oellers' Hotel, when all those who rejoice in events so important to liberty, are invited to attend.
Tickets at one dollar and a half each, may be had at Israel Israel's, and at the Office of the Aurora.
Those persons who wish to provide themselves with tickets, are requested to apply for them early, as the subscription will be closed on Tuesday the 28th inst.
Newcastle Pier Lottery.
The returns of the drawing arrive daily at the OFFICE, No. 149, Chestnut street, between Fourth and Fifth streets—Where a correct Numerical Book is kept, also, the slips of each day's drawing regularly filed. Information given where a few remaining tickets may be had, so warranted undrawn. Loss prizes exchanged, and high prizes cashed.
Washington Lottery.
The public are informed by authority, that this Lottery will positively commence at the close of Newcastle Lottery. Information given where tickets may be purchased, value 8 dollars each. Also, a few quarter tickets in the above lottery, signed by Samuel Blagden which will entitle the holder to one fourth of the prize drawn to its number. April 16. d
A FEW COPIES
Of the celebrated Performance under the name of MANLIUS, May be had of John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut street. PRICE—25 CENTS.
when they came on board the said brig, he the said Cornwall, speaking to the master of the press gang, said those are the two rascals take them; and upon John Crouch declaring he was an American, and had a pass or certificate to that purpose, he the said Cornwall replied, it was all a forgery and that he was (meaning the said Crouch) an Englishman; upon which the said James Bentley, and John Crouch were forced into the press boat and from thence carried into English Harbour; where the said John Crouch was confined until the tenth day of March following, when he made his escape, after having had the yellow fever while in confinement. The foregoing are facts, and we leave the public to determine if the flagrant violations of the rights of an American citizen be suffered to escape unpunished, because the sufferer is a poor sailor, in what does his situation differ from a Negro in Africa, whose liberty is at the will of an unprincipled master; but we hope and believe the grand jury of Baltimore county will take the case of this poor fellow into their consideration, and cause that justice to be done him which his case requires.—Signed by us at the port of St. John's, March 12th, 1795.
Samuel P. Moore, state of Delaware. Tobias E. Stanbury, Maryland. James Smith, state of North-Carolina. Isaac M'Key, ditto. David Terry, ditto. Ralph Pyle, Harford county, Maryland. Samuel Easton, North-Carolina. Antigua, March 7th, 1795.
ORIGINAL BON MOT.
NOT long since, two Sailors passing along in C—street, observ'd a Taylor at work with his coat off—and having the back of his waistcoat patch'd with different colours of cloth, induced the sons of Neptune to crack a joke upon the poor fellow—When one of them observ'd to the other "Damm'e Jack, did you ever see so many sorts of Cabbage grow on one Stump before?"
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A Rub from Snub; OR, A CURSORY ANALYTICAL EPISTLE, Addressed to Peter Porcupine, author of the Bone to Gnaw, Kick for a Bite, &c. &c.
Containing, Glad tidings for the Democrats, and a word of comfort to Mrs. S. Rowson.
Wherein the said Porcupine's moral, political, critical, and literary character is fully illustrated. April 23. 4/.
NEW THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, April 24. Will be Presented, An OPERA, called Inkle & Yarico. (With the Original Overture and accompaniments.)
Inkle, Sir Christopher Curry, Medium, Campley, Trudge, 1st Planter, 2d Planter, 3d Planter, Waiter, Mate, Sailors, Yarico, Narcissa, Wowiki, Patty, Mr. Martha 1, Mr. Whitlock, Mr. Francis, Mr. Moreton, Mr. Bates, Mr. Harwood, Mr. Cleveland, Mr. Warrell, Mr. T. Warrell, Mr. Darley, Messrs. Price, Mitchell, Blissett, Darley jun. &c. Mrs. Marshall, Miss Willems, Miss Breadhurst, Mrs. Shaw. To which will be added, THE LAST TIME THIS SEASON, A Comical Tragical, Operatical FARCE, called Tom Thumb the Great. With the original Music, Scenery, &c.
TOM THUMB, Miss SOLOMONS King Arthur, Mr. Bates Lord Grizzle, Mr. Harwood Noodle, Mr. Francis Doodle, Mr. Blissett Merlin, and the Ghost of Gaffer Thumb. Mr. Darley Mrs. Warrell Princess Huncamunca, Mrs. Oldmixon Cleora, Miss Oldfield, Multacha, Miss Willems Glumdalca, (Queen of the Giants.) Mr. Rowson Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/ of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/.
The Public are respectfully informed that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after six o'clock. Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places by five o'clock, and order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
streets of New-York; but I was selected from all other trees in the forest, and adopted by my patrons to fill this place. My opponent wrongfully says I am a mere May-pole, and that my roots take no hold of the ground, are liable to be blown down by every gust of wind, and caterpillars eat my leaves—But he seems to know very little of my origin or the qualities I possess. I've roots sufficient to support my branches, nor am I more liable to be eaten off by caterpillars than any other tree. And, I belong to that species of plants, which produces a tall Ramolissimus stalk, and nature has made my leaves of a triangular form, suspended to a long fast stalk, and still vibrating in the air, that even in sultry weather, I make a gentle breeze before the windows—And though I am not a native here, I hope I shall never be supplanted by either Wynch, Elm, or Catalpa, which can claim none of my qualities.
L. P. TREE.
By this Day's Mail.
NEWBURYPOR, April 14. 1795.
Yesterday arrived here the Brig Edmund, Capt. Rolf, in 19 days from Port de Paix. By Capt. Rolf we learn that a sloop of war arrived at the Cape about the 20th March, which informed that a fleet of 10 sail of the line and a number of transports, with 10,000 troops were ready to sail for the West-Indies, and might be expected immediately.—The French had also made a descent upon Port-au-Prince with 20,000 men. Capt. R. says he would advise no Americans to Port de Paix, as they will be obliged to sell their cargoes at reduced prices for produce, for which they must wait a long time. Provisions plenty and cheap. On his passage spoke a New Providence Privateer, who treated him with politeness and said that he took no Americans unless suspected of having French property on board. He had then a ship in tow, from Aux Cayes, belonging to Providence, which he was carrying in for trial, but the Bermudans (said he) take all without exception.
The public are informed that a large raft of boards are now landing here which came through the Locks and Canals on Merrimack river—the proprietors are congratulated on the arrival of the first produce of their expensive and arduous undertaking. This and the neighbouring towns will be particularly benefitted by this inland navigation. It is wished that those of a public spirit, and friends to the trade of the river would lend their aid in forwarding the subscriptions for clearing the river Merrimack below Patucket falls.
BOSTON, April 15.
In the French newspapers, Mr. Jay and his measures are spoken of in the highest terms of respect.
A letter from Shelburne, (Nova Scotia) observes, "The treaty between England and America has put the final signature to the death warrant of this place."
Since our last, above sixty thousand pounds in specie, have arrived at Salem from France.
Mr. RUSSELL, If citizens of the United States can go to the West-Indies, purchase Negroes, and carry them from one island to another, in direct opposition to existing laws; return here with their cargoes, and openly sell the same! Why may not others evade any laws, when it may be for their interest to do so? A. B.
PORTLAND, April 13.
Captain S. Clough, in the ship Success, arrived at Wilcasset the 6th, in 46 days from Havre. He brings a confirmation of the taking Amsterdam, &c. and adds, that the French have gained a complete victory over the Spaniards, in which they killed and took 10,000, and to the value of six millions sterling in images of Gods, Virgins, &c. from their churches and other places.
From the Maryland Journal.
THE Subscribers, Americans, now in the Island of Antigua, beg leave to address the public and the merchants of Baltimore particularly, on the following occasion; the beginning of February a Captain James Cornwall, arrived in this port from Baltimore, in the brig Clio, laden with flour; two or three days after some difference with his mate, a Mr. Thomas Burgess, happened, and he was discharged, and immediately taken by a press gang and put on board the ship Matilda at English Harbour, James Bentley, an Englishman by birth, and John Crouch, a native of the state of Maryland, two of the men shipped at the port of Baltimore, in said brig Clio, were treated in the following manner: Captain Cornwall went on shore and brought off with him, the master of the press gang and two others, and
pleased to proffer, I meant to do myself the honor or waiting upon you, before I depart from which I anticipate much satisfaction—having ever been induced to hold your reputation, both as a soldier, and as a citizen in perfect esteem. With every sentiment of personal respect, and with warm wishes for the continuance of that prosperity, which so conspicuously marks this flourishing state, over which you have the honor to preside, I remain your Excellency's Most obedient servant JAMES INNES. His Excellency Isaac Shelby.
PHILADELPHIA, April 23.
BY his excellency ANTHONY WAYNE, Esq. major general and commander in chief of the legion, and commissioner plenipotentiary of the United States of America, for establishing a permanent peace with all the Indian tribes and nations north-west of the Ohio.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, I, the said plenipotentiary, in virtue of the power and authority in me vested, have entered into certain preliminary articles with the following tribes and nations of Indians, viz. The Wyandots, Chipewas, Ottawas, Pattawatimies, Miamis Shawanoes, and Delawares, for a cessation of hostilities, and for the mutual exchange and surrender of all prisoners of every description, as well as for holding a general treaty for settling all causes of controversy, and for establishing a permanent peace between the United States and the aforesaid tribes of Indians, on or about the fifteenth day of June, next ensuing.
Wherefore, I do hereby, in the name of the President of the United States prohibit and forbid all and every person and persons, from killing, insulting or injuring any Indian or Indians, belonging to the aforesaid tribes or nations, or either of them, (unless in their own defence.) And I do hereby also forbid any party or parties, citizens of the United States, or either of them, from entering the Indian country north west of the Ohio, with hostile intentions (without permission from proper authority first obtained) between this period and the end of the pending treaty, as they will answer a contrary conduct at their peril.
And to the end that the treaty may be carried into complete effect, agreeably to the true intent and meaning of the preliminary articles: the said plenipotentiary enjoins all and every person and persons having in his or their possession any Indian prisoners, belonging to those or either of those nations, to surrender them and each of them at this place, on or before the said fifteenth day of June next, and for which reasonable expenses will be allowed by the Public.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, at Head-Quarters, Greenville, this 22d day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.
ANTY. WAYNE. By order of the Commander in Chief, Wm. H. Harrison, Aid de Camp.
For the Gazette of the United States.
Mr. FENNO,
FINDING that many persons misunderstand the design of the meeting of the Library Company, announced by the Directors for Monday next, as published in your paper—I have sent you, for publication, an extract from memory, of the application upon which this call is founded, and wherein the deficiency appears, though it constitutes the principal design of the meeting.
Also, "to consider of the propriety of repealing so much of the Laws of said institution as authorizes absent members to vote, by proxy; or of limiting the number of proxy votes to be given by any one member."
It is evident from this part of the application, which issued from a respectable meeting of the Company, that the intention thereof is to prevent the contemptible farce being repeated upon us, of a single member, with proxies in his hand, out-voting sixty attending members: It is, therefore, with confidence, I hope that every member of the Company, who regards the usefulness or respectability of the institution, will give his personal attendance at said meeting.
F. P. Philad. April 22, 1795.
LOMBARDY POPLAR TREE.
From the New-York Gazette. Mr. EDITOR, There was a piece in your last Saturday's Gazette, which seems to have been printed with an intention to defame my character, without any just cause. It is true, I have made my appearance in the
To prove that every measure compatible with the situation of the United States, has been adopted to reclaim it, will fully appear by recurring to the joint votes of all the members of the two Houses of Congress which have been forwarded to your excellency on a former occasion.—The energetic language of the popular branch of that body, I mean of the House of Representatives, cannot fail to strike the attention of the most curious observer. If therefore, when all the modes of honourable negotiation, shall be pushed to their ne plus ultra, and fruitlessly tried, and the executive shall be found to have essayed in vain, all the pacific measures belonging to that department of government, and no other alternative remains, but a resort must be made from the mode of an amicable adjustment of our claim, to the means constitutionally belonging to the legislature of the union. Let it not be forgotten, that the united hearts and arms of the confederated republic of America, achieved its independence, and can alone vindicate, and establish all the privileges adhering to it. Precipitation and partial acts of unauthorized violence, will tend only to weaken our efforts, and instead of accelerating, will undoubtedly retard the attainment of our end.
From this view of facts (and trust me, Sir, it is a just one,) I hope it will appear manifest, that the wishes of this country as expressed in your excellency's letter, have been amply complied with, and that it has ever been considered as making part of the American people, and a component part of the American government, and that the same care has been taken of the just rights of Kentucky, as has been taken of the acknowledged rights of any other part of the United States, among which no distinct and appropriate political rights exist, they being made by their government the common property of them all.
Yes, Sir, the American citizens on the eastern and western waters, form one people and one government, and he who wishes them separated, is a sinner against the happiness and prosperity of the present and future generations. The great author of nature has founded their union on the broad basis of reciprocity, which will remain as it ought to be (on the pure principles of representation, ingrained in our government) eternal, unless discovered by the wicked machinations of mad and deluded ambition.
This retrospective view of the transactions which I have presented before you in the train, in which they have happened, attended with a few observations which grew out of them, I trust, will show that the government of the United States, has neither under its former or present organization, abandoned, or been inattentive to our right of navigating the Mississippi. That right was brought under negotiation at the very first moment in which the political circumstances of the United States would permit it to be done. The negotiation respecting it, altho' attended with some unlucky events, did not expire with the former congressional government, but was turned over among the other inchoate, and uncompleted acts of that body, to the new governmental system of America, since the operation of which, it has never been one moment dormant, when from uncontrollable circumstances, this subject might have rested for a short time from the absence of the national agents, who were to agitate it, to keep it still in action, the interference of the only foreign court, on whose friendship America could depend, and the only one, the most likely to have weight with the court of Madrid, was solicited to give aid and effect to the exertions of our own agents, who have been instructed to treat with Spain on no other terms, than the previous ratification of the southern boundary, and the right to navigate the Mississippi, from the source to the ocean. A succession of political events have taken place in Europe, which has retarded the progress of the negotiation, and prevented its being brought as yet to a favorable issue. To obtain it, however, measures correspondent to the importance of the object, have been all-diligently resorted to, and are now in action.
It must be peculiarly obvious to a candid and impartial mind, and such an one I have now the honor to address, (am I not possessed) that from the commencement of the administration of the present chief magistrate of America, which happened at a period, when our national affairs were in a perfect state of disorganization, among the number of momentous considerations, which have engrossed his attention, he has without cessation pursued the navigation of the Mississippi.—But on this head, I am sure it will be necessary for me to say nothing. No apology is required for his conduct. He has too fair a claim to our confidence, to be accused of a partial inattention to any of our rights, and will, I trust be boundlessly confided in, and venerated, until gratitude ceases to be an American virtue.
Before I conclude this letter, I cannot refrain from returning you my cordial thanks for the flattering and polite manner in which you have been pleased to express yourself of me, personally. The motives which induced the President to depute me hither, were most pure and patriotic, being in conformity to a maxim he has observed in his administration, to satisfy his constituents by a proper information of his measures, that none of their interests have been unattended to. There may be reason to lament, that an agent more competent to give proper effect to the laudable intentions, had not been sent; yet, in zeal faithfully to execute the trust confided to me, and in sincere attachment to the happiness and interests of my fellow-citizens, residing on the western waters, as a portion of the great American republic, I hope I shall be found second to no man.
For the purpose of cultivating that personal acquaintance between us, which you are

A VENDRE, Une Terre Superbe située dans l'Etat de la Nouvelle York,
LA BELLE Habitation connue par le nom de SCOTIA, située sur le bord du nord de la Rivière de Mohawk et vis à vis la florissante ville de Schenectady qui est à l'extrémité de la communication par eau entre la Caneda et autres parties occidentales avec la ville d'Albany dont elle est éloignée de seize miles Anglois ou cinq lieues un tiers de France.
Cette terre est bornée par la dite Rivière environ deux tiers de lieue—les grands Chemins des parties de l'Ouest et du nord se joignent en cet endroit avec plusieurs autres et conduisent à l'endroit où l'on traverse la Rivière vis à vis la dite ville—cette habitation contient plus de mille acres, une grande partie de la quelle est en plaine de la première qualité et propres pour des prairies ou du grain dont elle produit une grande abondance.
On pourroit la diviser en plusieurs habitations donnant à chacune des situations très commodes à placer des maisons—elle contient actuellement deux maisons grandes et bien commodes avec des Granges, Ecuries, Magasins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres bâtiments qui sont très convenables le tout situé sur une elevation au bord de la dite Rivière d'où l'on a une vue bien agreable sur la dite ville, des prairies dans ses environs et de la Rivière aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'environ trente acres, qui est bien fourni de poisson et de gibier.
Il y a aussi sur la dite terre une Moulin à eau pour un courant qui ne manque Jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier; on y pourroit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—pour cette terre est aussi un bon Verger des meilleurs fruits de ce pays d'environ mille arbres, entres, les Jardins abondent de toutes sortes de fruit propre pour ce climat—Dependent aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenements avec des lots de terre dont les baux sont d'une courte durée.
Il n'y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus seconde pour toutes sortes de grain d'hiver dont il en a été semé l'automne passé presque deux cents boisseaux ce qui sera compris dans la Vente aussi bien que deux petites Iles dans la Rivière vis à vis à la maison.
On pense que la vue de ces terres on donnera une plus haute idée qu'aucune description qu'on pourroit en donner.
Pour les conditions de Ventes il faut se rendre chez le soussigné demeurant sur les lieux ou a messieurs Oliver Wendel et Harrison G. Otis, à Boston—messieurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, à New-York—messieurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, membres du Congres, à présent a Philadelphia, ou a messieurs Stephen Bayard dans la ville de Schenectady, qui feront connoître le prix et conditions de la Vente.
JOHN SANDERS.
Valuable Property For Sale, IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK.
THAT valuable and well known Estate, called SCOTIA, situate on the north bank of the Mohawk river, directly opposite the populous and flourishing town of Schenectady, at the foot of the water-communication from the Western Country, and Upper Canada; sixteen miles from the city of Albany, extending about two miles on the bank of the river above and below the said town; this river is the only water communication in the United States with the great western Lakes. The roads from the western and northern parts of the state of New York, together with a number of other public roads here intersect, and lead to the noted ferry kept opposite the said town.
It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is interval or low land, calculated both for grass or grain, producing great burthens annually; it may be laid into a number of valuable farms, affording convenient and handsome building grounds; there is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses with large Dutch barns, barracks, hovels, stables, cart and wagon house, carriage house, store house, summer house, and other out-houses, on a commanding eminence near the bank of the river, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect of the river for several miles, the lowland, the town, and a fine lake of water, covering about thirty acres, well stocked with all kinds of river fish, fowl, &c. There is a good grist mill on a never failing stream of water, a good frame house, &c. for the miller; also convenience above the mill for erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand apple trees, set out, grafted of the best fruit, the gardens are stocked with all the various fruits the climate will admit; also several tenements with portions of land on short leases.
The land in point of fertility of soil, is exceeded by none in the state; there is now in the ground near two hundred bushels winter grain, which will be included in the above sale.
Also two small islands in the river, opposite the mansion house.
A view of the premises, it is presumed, will fully equal any description that can be given thereof.
For terms of sale apply to the Subscriber, residing on the premises, Messrs. Oliver Wendell or Harrison G. Otis, Esquires, in the town of Boston, Cornelius Ray, or De Witt Clinton, Esquires, at the city of New York; James Gordon or Henry Glen, Esquires, two of the members of Congress, at the city of Philadelphia; Stephen N. Bayard, in the town of Schenectady, by whom the price & terms of sale will be communicated.
JOHN SANDERS.
Scotia, Jan. 28, 1795.
N. B. The remaining stock unfold, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or purchasers may be accommodated with.
Philad. Feb. 7. 22w3m
St. Croix Sugars IN Barrels, St. MARTINS do. in do. HAVANNA MOLASSES for sale by SAML. R. FRANKLIN, No. 137 South Front and 136 South Water St. April 20. 32wtf
INDIA MUSLINS, Entitled to the Drawback, FOR SALE BY Mordecai Lewis. April 3. d2w
To be Sold, And Possession given immediately, An elegantly situated FARM,
WITHIN one mile and a half of Princeton in New Jersey, containing two hundred and thirteen acres, of which thirty are in meadow, and more may easily be made, 47 in woodland, the rest in arable land: all but the woodland under good fence. There is water in every field and a constant stream running through the meadow, and as the upland is well adapted to grass, it might soon be made a valuable and profitable grazing Farm. There are on the premises, a handsome well finished two story Stone House, 2 rooms on the first floor, with a nine feet entry through to a pleasant piazza, three rooms on the second floor besides the grets and a dry cellar, with a two story stone kitchen adjoining, a plentiful well of excellent water before the door, a good kitchen garden with raspberries, strawberries and peaches, a great variety of cherry orchard of two hundred trees. Also, a barn and stables with cow houses, ninety feet long and two stories high. The house is high and very healthy, always enjoying a sweet and refreshing breeze, which with its vicinity to Princeton, renders it a desirable country seat.
Also to be Sold, a Two story brick Dwelling House, In Arch street near Front street, No. 23, sixteen and a half feet front, and the lot is 102 feet deep. Enquire of
Isaac Snowden,
South Second Street. March 30. d6t—co:tf Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company. April 2d, 1795.
Notice is hereby Given, That agreeably to a bye law of the Stockholders, subscriptions will be opened at the company's office in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of May next, for one hundred additional shares of Capital stock in the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike road company. The sum to be demanded for each share will be three hundred dollars, and a sum equal to legal interest upon the several installments called for from the original Stockholders, to be calculated from the times the said installments became severally due. One hundred dollars thereof to be paid at the time of subscribing and the remainder in three equal payments at 30, 60, and 90 days. No person to be permitted to subscribe more than one share on the same day. By order of the board, WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. April 14. cod4M
FOR SALE, Between nine and ten Thousand Acres of LAND,
Situate in the county of Frederick, and state of Virginia, being the greater part of Greenway Court Manor. Part of this tract lies on the river Shenandoah, between thirty and forty miles above its junction with the Potomack. The Shenandoah is capable of being rendered navigable, and the navigation of the Potomack is in a fair way of being completed to tide water which circumstances offer in a few years a water carriage to the flourishing towns of Georgetown and Alexandria, and to the city of Washington; from all which places the said tract is distant between seventy and eighty miles by land. The flourishing Borough of Winchester is only twelve or fourteen miles from it.
Between three and four thousand acres of the land are leased generally for terms not exceeding twenty one years and many of the terms have only short periods to run. The remaining quantity being near six thousand acres, consists of the most valuable part of the tract being extremely rich limestone land, similar in quality to the very fertile country in Lancaster and York counties of this state, and in Frederick county of Maryland. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser.
This tract being situated in a most healthy and fertile country, offers a most advantageous investment of money; as no part of America can exhibit a more rapid settlement and improvement, and consequently a more rapid increase in the value of real estate.
It would be particularly advantageous to a company of settlers as the part not leased, admits of being divided into farms of any size to suit the convenience of the parties concerned.
One half of the purchase money must be paid at the time of sale, and the remaining half at easy installments with interest.
Further particulars are deemed unnecessary as it is probable the land will be viewed, by any person disposed to buy before he purchases.
The price for the whole tract may be known on application to the hon. Thomas Hartley, Esq. at Yorktown, to the hon. John Wilkes Kittera, Esq. at the town of Lancaster, in this state, to Charles Lee, Esq. at Alexandria in the state of Virginia, or to the subscriber, at No. 29, north Second street in this city, who will treat with any person or persons disposed to purchase till the fifteenth day of June next.
Richard Bland Lee.
Philad. April 14. 22w2m
Fresh Teas, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz. Imperial, or Gunpowder Hyson Gomee, 1st quality Hyson, 2d. do. do. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souehong. A few Boxes of each, for sale at No. 19, Third street south. Dec. 10. codtf
Forty Dollars Reward. Was taken out of the stable of Abraham Van Bibber, Esquire, in the town of Baltimore on the night of the 28th ultimo,
A GREY HORSE, Near fifteen hands high, six years old this spring, had been shod about 8 day's all round with new shoes, without either brand or ear mark, a white or balled face, a bushy tail, the lower part of which is whiter than the upper; a short head and neck, but carries well and has great spirit; trots, racks, and gallops; is active and well made for either saddle or carriage. Whoever secures the horse so that he be convicted thereof, and also returns the said horse to either of the subscribers, shall be entitled to the above reward or twenty-five dollars for the horse only, with all reasonable expenses to be paid by
Abraham Van Bibber, In Baltimore Town, or Philip Reading, In Middletown, New Castle County, State of Delaware. April 8. d6w
City of Washington.
SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
1 a magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, } cash 39,000 are 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 Cash prize of 10,000 2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 ditto 1,000 10,000 20 ditto 500 10,000 100 ditto 100 10,000 200 ditto 50 10,000 400 ditto 25 10,000 1,000 ditto 10 10,000 15,000 ditto 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes 33,261 Blanks 50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings, it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington.
The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given at 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. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A complete PLAN of the whole of this Important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient and modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the same may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence; and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.
February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET. * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. Aug 30. codtf
Rumford & Abijah Dawes, HAVE FOR SALE, No. 7, South Water Street, A PARCEL OF CAYENNE COCOA, A few bales ditto Cotton, Coffee in tierces and barrels, A quantity of Rocou or Annatto Flag, Pimento, Cork Duck, A few boxes Irish Linen, And some Packages of Spring Goods. 4 mo. 7, 1795. d2w
Columbianum.
Notice is hereby given, That the Committee of Examination of Talents and Pretensions, belonging to the Columbianum or National College of Painters, Sculpture, Architecture, and Engraving continue to receive recommendations from those Artists, who mean to become Members of that Institution, indorsed to Mr. Groombidge at his house adjoining the Bank of Pennsylvania, and addressed to the chairman. Signed by order of the Committee of Examination, &c. J. J. BARRALET, THOS. ROBSON, Assst. Sec. Feb. 27. d
Just Published, BY THOMAS DOBSON, BOOKSELLER, At the Stone House, in second street, Philadelphia.
Volume XIII of Encyclopædia: Or a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, on a plan entirely new, by which the different sciences and arts are digested into the form of distinct treatises or systems:
This volume contains the history of Nehemiah, Nero, Newfoundland, Newton, and Newtonian Philosophy, Niagara, Nile, Norway, Numidia, Observatory, Olympus, Optics, Oratory, Ornithology, Ollan, Orahete, Ovis, Owyhee, Paintings, Palermo, Palestine, Paper making, Parliament, Paris, Pafte, together with a great variety of Biographical and miscellaneous articles. Illustrated with 32 elegant Copperplates.
Subscribers to this work are earnestly solicited to take up the volumes which they have not received, as the lying out of so much money is a serious injury to the Publisher, those who do not take them up and pay for them by the first of July 1795, will be subject to an additional charge.
The subscription for this valuable work is closed sometime ago, the Publisher has still a few sets on hand for sale at 110 dollars the set. The money to be paid in full on delivering the volumes now ready, which are thirteen, and the remaining five volumes will be delivered when published to the purchaser or his order.
The fourteenth volume is in the press, in considerable forwardness. April 10. cod4w
Boston Glafs.
THE Proprietors of the Boston Glafs Manufactory, after great trouble and expence, have got this useful Manufacture established so as to be able to supply any quantity of Window Glafs that may be wanted, and of any sizes, from 6 by 8 to 19 by 13, of a quality superior to any ever imported into America.
Therefore hope they shall meet the Encouragement of their Fellow Citizens in this and the other States, by having their Orders for Glafs, which will be executed with care and dispatch by Samuel Gridley, Superintendent at the Manufactory, or by sending their orders to Mr. William Codman, merchant, New York, or to
Joseph Anthony & Son, Merchants, Philadelphia. March 27. d3w
Just Published,
And to be sold by Mr. Ormerod, No. 41, Chesnut street, Mr. Dobson, 41, Second street, Mr. Davies, 68, High street, and by the Editor, 119, Chesnut street.
An ALPHABETICAL LIST
OF THE
DUTIES
Payable by Law, on all Goods, Wares & Merchandise imported into the United States after the last day of March, 1795.—Price 18c of a Dollar. March 19. d
Library Company of Philadelphia.
In pursuance of an application for that purpose made to them by a number of the members of the Company, the Directors request a
General Meeting of the said Members,
At their Hall, on the evening of Monday the twenty seventh instant at six o'clock, for the purpose of considering whether a petition shall be presented to the Legislature to repeal or alter so much of the Charter as renders one-fourth of the whole number of Members necessary to transact business at their general Meetings, and permits absent members to vote by proxy.
The members are also requested to take notice, that the
Annual Election for Directors and a Treasurer,
Will commence at the same place, on Monday the fourth day of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the Annual Payments of two Dollars on each share as now established by law.
By order of the Directors, Benjamin R. Morgan, Sec'y. April 7. cod27—8cd4m
TO BE SOLD,
A Lot, containing about
17 acres, on the Wiffhickon road, 4 miles, from the city, and directly opposite to the house of Mr. Isaac Wharton.
A Lot, containing 10 acres, in Ilington Lane, on said road, near the estate of Jafier Moylan, Esq.
A Lot, containing 10 acres in Turner's Lane, on said road, and directly opposite to the estate of Mr. Tennant.
Enquire of Joseph Redman, Woodstock, corner of Turner's Lane. April 6. codtf
This Day is published,
And for sale by William Young, No. 52, south Second street, J. Ormerod, at the 11 Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chesnut street, and the Editor of this Gazette,
[Price 18 Cents.]
A SERMON, Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, in the City of Philadelphia, on the 19th of February, 1795, being the day of General Thanksgiving throughout the United States.
By ASHBEL GREEN, D. D. One of the Pastors of the aforesaid Church. March 18. d
Wanted Immediately.
2 Smiths, a good fireman and White Smith, good encouragement will be given. Apply No 162 or 74 Market street.
Philad. Feb. 28, 1795. N. B. Boarding and Lodging free. d.
UNITED STATES.
PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the trials of Criminal Causes in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District, will commence on Monday, the 4th day of May next, at the City Hall in Philadelphia: when and where all persons bound by recognizance or otherwise to appear, are required to attend.
By order of the Honorable William Paterson, Esq. one of the associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq. district judge of the United States for the Pennsylvania district. D. LENOX, Marshal.
Marshal's Office, } March 11, 1795. }
The printers of news-papers to the westward and northward of Philadelphia, are requested to insert the above. March 12. mw&ft4M
FOR SALE, At the STORES of
Jesse & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, bds. and quarter casks
LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Souehong and Congo TEAS, 40 quarter chests
A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. June 6. d
ELECTION.
An Election will be held at the Pennsylvania Hospital on the fourth day of the fifth month, 1795 (being the second day of the week) at three o'clock in the afternoon, for Twelve Managers and a Treasurer, for the ensuing year, of which the Contributors are desired to take notice and attend.
By order of a Board of Managers, Samuel Coates, Clerk. 4th Mo. 13, 1795.
Just Published,
And to be sold by B. DAVIES, at No. 68 Market street, and T. STEPHENS, No. 57, south Second street, price One Dollar,
One thousand valuable Secrets
IN THE
Elegant & Useful Arts:
Containing an account of the various methods adopted by the best Artists in Europe. For engraving on metals, and how to apply aqua fortis in that ingenious art.
Transmuting, compounding and tempering metals, so as to give them any colour, and any degree of hardness or softness wanted.
Making varnishes, mastic, cements, sealing wax, &c. of every common colour.
Manufacturing glafs, and compounding those imitations of precious stones, called French paste.
Mixing colours in oil, water, and crayons and their various applications in priming, painting, &c.
Dyeing leather, staining wood, ivory, bones &c.
Gilding, colouring and varnishing prints, &c.
Casting in moulds, and gilding the same.
Making, preserving and correcting wines.
Making vinegars, liquors, oils, &c.
Taking out spots and stains from silk, cloth, linen, &c.
And a great variety of other curious and useful receipts, really too numerous to be particularized in an advertisement.
Extract from the Preface.
"Whilst the inhabitants of Europe are distracted by the din of arms, and their principal employment is to contrive the most expeditious means of destroying one another; let the happy citizens of these infant states turn their attention to the useful and elegant arts of peace; let them avail themselves of the discoveries of those ancient nations in the happier years that are past, until we no longer stand in need of their supplies, or remain exposed to the fluctuations of their fortune." March 1
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