Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-04-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1122.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
CHINA GOODS.
THE Ship ATLANTIC, Silas Severy, Commander, from Canton, will commence the discharge of her cargo to-morrow morning at Walnut-street wharf, Consisting of  Yellow and white Nankeens of excellent quality Persian Taftecs, black and coloured Luffrings, do. do. Satins black of various qualities Sewing silks in assorted colours Vermillion in boxes Galla in shells Quickfiver in jars  BOHEA, SOUCHONG, HYSON SKIN, YOUNG HYSON, BEST HYSON, IMPERIAL, CHINA WARE, ornamental, with Table and Tea Sets generally assorted.  WHITE SUGARS, and a quantity of First quality Bengal SALT PETRE.  For Sale by  Philip Nicklin & Co.
John Miller, jun. & Co.
NO. 8, CHESTNUT-STREET, Have just imported in the Hamburg Packet, A general assortment of Spring Goods, To which they expect large additions by the next arrivals from London and Liverpool.  They have also on Hand, received from France, by the box, assorted, 1800 dozens of Silk Stockings, on which the drawback is recoverable; A few Bales of India Book Muslins, & Handkerchiefs, which will be sold low to close sales.  March 30.
For SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylon Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanoes.  Willing & Francis.
Landing at South-street wharf
THE CARGOES Of West-Indian, Little John, and Industry, from Jamaica & Hispaniola, High proof RUM, SUGARS, of prime quality, COFFEE, COCOA, and PIMENTO, FOR SALE BY  Peter Blight.
30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy,
Corks, in bales, and Holland Gin, in pipes, For Sale by  Benjamin W. Morris.
Furs and Skins.
RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, HAVE FOR SALE A prime selection of the annexed articles:   Shaved Deer Skins  Unshaved ditto  Elk Skins  Shaved do.  Beaver  Otter  Bear  Raccoon  Wolf  Ox hides  Tiger  Leopard   Likewise, Three thousand wt. of superior New-Orleans Indigo, Twenty tierces of Rice, and A quantity of excellent Bogwood, which they will sell on good terms.
This Day is Published and Sold AT BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK STORE, No. 68, High-street,
The Political Censor; Or, MONTHLY REVIEW of the most interesting political occurrences relative to The United States,
For March 1796. By PETER PORCUPINE. This work will be continued monthly, and the future numbers will be published on the last day of every month.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY  JACOB JOHNSON, & CO. NO. 147, MARKET-STREET, [Price 11s. 3d.]
THE  Flowers of Ancient & Modern History, IN TWO VOLUMES. Comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable and interesting Events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious Characters; with a View of the Progress of Society and Manners, Arts and Sciences, from the Creation to the Conclusion of the American War. By JOHN ADAMS, A. M.
Treasury Department; Revenue-Office, March 10th, 1796.
PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue (No. 43, at the corner of Third and Chestnut-streets, Philadelphia) for building in North-Carolina, I. A Light-House upon Cape Hatteras. II. A Beacon House upon Shell Castle island. Descriptions of each, and all other particulars, may be seen on application at the offices of any of the Superintendents of Light-Houses, or of the Supervisors of the Revenue, or of the Collectors of the Customs in any of the States; as also at this office.
For BRISTOL,
THE NEW SHIP  Philadelphia, Theodore Bliss, Master, WILL take Goods on Freight, and be ready to receive them in a few days. For freight or passage apply to  Thomas & John Clifford.  Who have for Sale, besides their usual assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, &c. Crates of Glass and Earthen Ware; Crates of Vials; boxes of long and short Pipes; Bristol crown Glass assorted, from 18 by 12 inches, to 9 inches by 7; Copper Sheets and Buttons; Boxes of Tin Plates; London and Bristol Powder in Casks assorted; Bristol Grindstones; Garnet & Co's. patent Sheaves for Blocks. Also, a bale of BROADCLOTHS and CASSIMERE; and a few Pipes of OLD MADEIRA WINE.
For BOSTON,
THE  Schooner JOHN, Thomas Coffin, master, LYING at Melfa's wharf, will positively sail in eight days. For freight or passage apply at EDWARD STOW, jun's. Store, No. 4, South Water-street.  WHO HATH FOR SALE, A quantity of N. E. Rum; Beef; Soap; Candles, &c. 11th April.
For BOSTON,
THE  brig Neptune, (A constant trader) DANIEL RHODES, Master, LYING at Clifford's wharf, will positively sail on Thursday next, has excellent accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to  Edward Stow, Jun. No. 4, South Water-street.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE SHIP  SUSSEX, Philip Atkins, master, BURTHEN 246 tons, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to  Samuel & Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 27, Dock-street.  Who have Imported per said Ship, A general assortment of Queens Ware in Crates; Short Pipes in boxes, three gross each, An assortment of Stone Jugs. Together with an assortment of  DRY GOODS, suited to the Season--as usual. 4th Mo. 5th, 1796.
For SALE,
THE SHIP  CONCORD, Capt. THOMPSON, THE Concord is upwards of 300 tons, about three years old, live oak and cedar, coppered--fits to proceed on a voyage to India, or elsewhere--is in the best order, could sail directly. For terms apply to  PETER BLIGHT.
For LONDON,
THE BRIGANTINE  PEGGY, John Hysc, Commander, BURTHEN 150 tons, is now ready to take in, and will sail in about ten days, part of her cargo being already engaged.
FOR HAMBURGH,
THE SHIP  DIANA, SAML. PILZ, master, BURTHEN 200 tons, an excellent vessel, and well fitted. Part of her cargo being engaged, she will sail early.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE SHIP  Hamburg Packet, GEORGE ULY, Commander, BURTHEN 320 tons, is nearly a new vessel, and a remarkably fast sailer. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, it is expected she will sail about the 20th instant. For terms apply to  Philip Nicklin & Co.
WHO ARE LANDING,
From the Hamburg Packet, from Liverpool; 38 Sheets Lead, 140 Casks Nails assorted, 9 Bales of Sail Canvas, No. 1 & 7, 3 ditto of Seine and Sewing Twine, Small Invoice of Cutlery, and Watch Chains, well assorted. And from the Diana, from Jamaica, 160 Puncheons Rum.  They have also on Hand, Madeira Wine, in pipes, hogheads, and qr. casks, Old Red Port Wine, in pipes and hogheads, Teneriffe Wine, in pipes and hogheads, Mountain Wine, in quarter casks, Sugar Candy, in boxes of 80 and 90lb. each, 2 hogheads of Campher, 1 ditto of Jalap in powder, And a quantity of Mahogany.
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP  John Bulkeley, BURTHEN about 3000 barrels. Enquire of  Jeffe & Robert Waln.
Plaiter of Paris & Curr Stones.
JUST ARRIVED, By the ship Asia, Captain Langford, from Havre-de-Grace. Apply to  Peter Blight.
Paper Hangings Manufactory
No. 70, In Chestnut-street, between Second & Third streets.  W. POYNTELL, HAS prepared for Spring Sales a very extensive collection, suitable for every part of a House, amongst which are many new and elegant Patterns. In addition to the extensive Stock of his own manufacture, he has for Sale TWELVE THOUSAND REEDS of FRENCH PAPERS, together with Borders, Landscapes, and Chinese Pieces for ornamenting Breast Walls and Chimney Boards--a great variety of Panel Papers, and every other article attached to Ornamental Papering. Orders for any quantity executed at a short notice, and a liberal credit given to wholesale dealers, and for exportation.
This Day is Published,
At No. 201 Arch street, and may also be had at Follenwell's Printing Office, No. 22, in the same street,  A MAP OF THE RIVER RHINE From NIMMEGUEN to BASLE, Shewing  The actual Seat of War Between the French and Austrians.
COFFEE.
102 Hogheads, 10 Tierces, 30 Barrels, 217 Bags, } PRIME COFFEE, Imported in the brig Richard and James from Jeremie, and for sale by  Richard & James Potter.
JUST RECEIVED
From France, via New-York, a new and judicious assortment of  FRENCH CHINA, CONSISTING OF
DESERT Sets. Tea Sets of 6, 12, 18 and 24 cups and saucers Washing hand basons and jugs Flower pots of different shapes Bowls, porringers, and cyphered cups and saucers A great number of Groups, among which are Louis the XVI. and Doctor Franklin; the Death of Adonis, and the Death of General Culline. The whole of this assortment, which is suitable for this and the West-India market, is entirely new, and just opened for sale at the Subscribers Rate. Orders from any part of the continent will be duly attended to, and the packing done so as to be sent any where either by Land or water carriage. N. B. An invoice of Hardware and Jewellery to be disposed of at a low rate.
Pasquier & Co.
No. 91, South Second-street
Printed Calico and Muffin
WAREHOUSE.
RICHARD & JAMES POTTER,
Have just received a superb assortment of the following articles, which they offer for sale.    PRINTED Calicoes  Gentlemen's neck handks.    4-4 wd. book mullins  New fashionable shawls    6-4 ditto ditto  Madras hand kerchiefs    Book mullin handkerchiefs  Tambour'd mullins    Pocket ditto  Gurrabs    Colored, bordered, mullin handkerchiefs  Hemthums    Very new fancy ditto  Coffees &c &c    Elegant tambour mullins  An elegant and fresh assortment of ribbands and laces    Colored work ditto  Cotton Stockings    Laced figured ditto  Worked ditto    Brocaded ditto     Ladies plaids     And a variety of other articles, just opened. Many of the above goods are particularly calculated for the West-India market.
SHOOT,
All sizes, from 32 lb to 40 Grape, Cambees, Pots, and other castings executed at the shortest notice, Nail rods, from rod to spike, Hoop Iron, of all sizes, for casks or cutting into nails, from 1/4 to 1 1/4 nails, Anchors, from 17 Cwt. to 100lb. Bar Iron, A Quantity of James River Tobacco, Carolina Pork, Herring in barrels, Kils-dried corn meal in Bds. and Bbs. Rye flour Sack. to be sold by  Lewis Hollingsworth & Son.
George Bringhurst,
COACH & HARNESS MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from Arch-street, to No. 23 in north Fifth-street, adjoining the Episcopal Burial Ground, where he continues the business of  Coach making in all its Branches. He makes all kinds of errand neck and perch Carriages, such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, and Coachees; also, Chaises, Kittereens, Giggs, Sulkeys; and all kinds of Harness, with plated or brass mounting. He has a good supply of the best materials, and a stock of the best seasoned wood. Orders from any part of the United States will be duly attended to with the greatest punctuality and dispatch. His long experience in business, his care in the execution of his work, and an unremitted attention to the desires of his employers, he flatters himself will prove sufficient recommendations. He has several secondhand Carriages for sale, viz. a complete Coach, with a coachman's seat and Venetian blinds all round; a Phaeton; a Chair; and a Sulkey with a falling top. All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Carriages taken in to hand by the month or year. Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21.
NOTICE.
THE President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, having determined to supply the city of Philadelphia with water, early in the year 1797, Proposals will be received in writing until the first day of June next, from any person or persons disposed to contract for the raising and delivery of Iron Pipes necessary for the above purpose. By the Board, WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, Sec'y.
East-India Goods.
FOR SALE, BY
MORDECAI LEWIS,
The CARGO of the Ship India, Capt. Allmead, from Calcutta, CONSISTING OF    Gurrabs,  Sandalis,    Guzzenes,  Chintzes,    Mus,  Humbughs,    Carraw Cloth,  Doras,    Mamoody,  Bandanoes,    Emeries,  Choppah Remills,    Moragajunars,  Sugar,    Tukeries,  Pepper, &c.  
Robert Smith & Co.
No. 58, South Front-street, Have received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool,
A general assortment of Goods,
Suitable for the Season; And by the Vessels that are daily expected they will receive a farther supply, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash, or on a short credit. They have also received a quantity of  NUTMEGS & MACE.
George Dobson,
BEGS leave to inform the Storekeepers in town and country, that he has removed from Market-street, to No. 25, South Third-street, where he is opening a large and elegant assortment of the most fashionable
SPRING GOODS,
arrived in the different Vessels from London & Liverpool, N. B. 150 dozen Men's Silk Stockings.
FOR SALE, BY
ISAAC HARVEY, Jun.
No. 5, South Water-street, A quantity of Mould & dpt CANDLES, Candles, } SOAP, White, and } Brown } Mels, } BEEF, in bbs. and half bbs. Prime, and } Cargo Ox TONGUES, CIDER, SHOES, &c.
JUST IMPORTED,
In the ship Liberty, from London, a handsome well assorted Invoice of
DRY GOODS,
(OF ABOUT £1000 STERLING) Consisting of British and India Book Muslins, Chintzes, &c. two Bales of 6-4 wide Book Muslins. Also, a small Parcel of Nutmegs; and for Sale by  JAMES C. & SAM. W. FISHER.
Excellent Claret in Casks,
FOR SALE BY  Joseph Anthony & Son.
MADEIRA,
SHERRY and PORT
WINES, For Sale by  EDWARD STOW, Jun. No. 4, South Water-Street.
New Book Auction,
BOSTON.
JOHN W. FOLSOM respectfully informs the public, and booksellers in particular, he has opened an Auction Office, in a central situation, for that purpose only. Any orders in that line shall be faithfully and punctually executed; and letters, post paid, immediately attended to. Boston, March 23.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against JOHN LYONS, deceased, late of Charles County, Maryland, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. ALEXANDER GREER, Executor. Allen's Creek, Charles county, Maryland, March 14, 1796.
JOSEPH COOKE,
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,
The corner of Market and Third-streets, Philadelphia; MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received, per the last arrivals, a complete and general assortment of almost
Every Article in his Line;
Immediately from the manufactures of London, Birmingham, and Sheffield, all of which are of the newest fashion, and will be sold, wholesale and retail, on the lowest terms, and the Notes of Mr. Robert Morris, and Mr. John Nicholson received in payment at their current value.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for Young Ladies.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE having removed from Lodge Alley, to the corner of Eleventh and Spruce-streets, for the advantage of a large, convenient House, in a dry, healthy situation; hopes for the continuance of the encouragement she has hitherto so highly experienced; and for which she returns her sincere acknowledgment. Mrs. Groombridge is assisted by Masters of the first ability; and the useful, as well as ornamental branches of education are particularly attended to. February 8.
Wanted to Rent,
IN a central situation in Philadelphia, a set of Livery Stables with other conveniences sufficient to contain forty horses and upwards. Also, wanted to take a farm not exceeding 30 or 40 miles from the city, of about 150 or 200 acres, house, &c. upon it, an either the Pennsylvania or Jersey side. Any person having either to rent, may hear of a tenant (lately from England) by applying to Wm. Henshaw, the corner of 3d and 4th streets.
Several Apprentices to the Printing-
Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street.

NEW THEATRE.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will open at half an hour after FIVE, and the Curtain rise precisely at half past SIX o'clock, for the remainder of the Season.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, April 13,
Will be presented, a TRAGEDY , called
HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK.
Hamlet, (first time) Mr. Moreton, King, Mr. Green, Ghost, Mr. Whitlock, Horatio, Mr. Marshall, Laertes, Mr. Wignell, Polonius, Mr. Morris, Rosencrans, Mr. Warrell, jun. Guildenstern, Mr. Bates, Francisco, Mr. Darley, jun. Marcellus, Mr. Harwood, Bernardo, Mr. Warrell, Officer, Mr. Francis, Officer, Mr. Blissett, Grave-Diggers, Messrs. Bates & Milbourne. Queen, Mrs. Shaw, Ophelia, Mrs. Marshall, Player Queen, Mrs. Rowson.
To which will be added,
A FARCE, in two acts, called
The Village Lawyer.
Scout, Mr. Harwood, Snarl, Mr. Francis, Charles, Mr. Darley, jun. Justice Mittimus, Mr. Warrell, Sheep-face, Mr. Bates, Kate, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Scout, Mrs. Shaw.
BOX, One Dollar—PIT, Three-Quarters of a Dollar—GALLERY, Half a Dollar. TICKETS to be had at H. and P. RICE'S Book-Store, No. 50, Market-Street; and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. WELLS, at the Front of the Theatre.
No money or tickets to be returned; nor any person, on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before five o'clock, and order them as soon as the company is seated, to withdraw as they can not, on any account, be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RES PUBLICA.
FOR SALE,
THE time of a NEGRO GIRL, about 24 years of age, an excellent disposition remarkably industrious, and can be well recommended for sobriety and honesty. For further particulars enquire at No. 14, north Eighth-Street. April 13. $95.
To the Public.
AT MR. O'ELLER'S HOTEL.
A French Miniature Painter respectfully offers his services to the Public, and hopes that the moderation of his terms, the very short time of his sittings, and the rate of his abilities, will induce his visitors to become his patrons. Feb. 20. $
JUST PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS CONDIE, No. 20, Carters Alley, And Sold by all the Bookellers, [Price Three-Sixteenths of a Dollar]
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
April 11 m, th & s.
Canal Lottery Office,
Near the Bank of the United States.
Philadelphia, 5th April, 1796.
THE Public are informed, that Tickets are Thirty-one Dollars each, and will continue to rise a dollar at least every other day. As the Lottery is near five-sixths finished every day's drawing must greatly enhance the value of Tickets on account of the five statutory ones of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, besides the 30,000 dollar, and other considerable prizes still in the Wheel.
Wm. Blackburn, Agent.
STATE of the WHEEL:
Table with 3 columns: Prize Number, Prize Amount, Total Amount. 1 prize of 30,000 - - 30,000; 5 do. 20,000 - - 100,000; 2 do. 2,500 - - 5,000; 4 do. 1,000 - - 4,000; 8 do. 500 - - 4,000; 16 do. 100 - - 1,600.
With a proportionate number of 12 dollar prizes. A Check-book kept at the Office for examination and registering. $
The annual Election
FOR DIRECTORS and a TREASURER of the Library Company of Philadelphia, will be held at the Library in Fifth-Street, on Monday the second of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the annual payments.
As there are several shares on which fines are due, the owners of them, or their representatives, are hereby notified, that they will be forfeited, agreeably to the laws of the Company, unless the said arrears are paid off on the said second day of May, or within ten days after.
By order of the Directors, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Secretary. April 9. saw.
UNITED STATES, } Pennsylvania District. } NOTICE is hereby given, That in pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Hon. RICHARD PETERS, Esq., Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District,
WILL BE EXPOSED TO PUBLIC SALE, at the Stores of David Callaghan, on Pine-Street wharf, on Saturday, the 16th day of April, instant, at twelve o'clock at noon,
28 Pipes of LISBON WINE; 8 Hogheads of Do. 43 Quarter Casks of Do.
The same having been saved from a wreck in the bay of Delaware, labelled against, prosecuted, and condemned, and to be sold for the benefit of the salvors.
William Nichols, Marshal. Marshal's Office, April 12, 1796. $
Pennsylvania Hospital.
THE Election will be held at the Hospital pursuant to law, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on the second day of the fifth month next, being the second day of the week, at which time the Contributors are desired to attend to choose out of their number Twelve Managers and a Treasurer to the said Institution for the ensuing year.
By order of a Board of Managers, SAMUEL COATES, Clerk. 4th mo. 5th, 1796. $
FOR SALE.
A FOUNT of BREVIER, half worn; about four hundred weight. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-Street. December 1. $
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 16.
Debate on Mr. Livingston's resolution continued.
Mr. Freeman observed that the resolution before the committee had unexpectedly to him involved in its discussion a question of a serious and interesting nature. It was not his intention to consider at present the principle advocated by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, that on all treaties embracing legislative object, the ultimate sanction of that house was necessary to give them effect. Many ingenious arguments had been adduced for, and against the principle, and had created such doubts and difficulties in his mind, that he could not now solve them to his own satisfaction. He regretted that any zeal had been discovered in discussing a delicate constitutional question. He did not think much zeal had a tendency to discover the truth. Men actuated by it were generally like bodies which are consumed by their own heat without imparting much warmth or light to others.
In the course of the debate gentlemen appeared to have shaped the question to the observations they intended to make, instead of adapting their observations to the real state of the question. A gentleman from Massachusetts had stated the real question to be whether that house should by construction and implication invade the powers vested in the other departments of government. He did not think this a fair view of the question. He considered the real question to be, how far the treaty-making power could be extended without infringing the specific powers delegated to Congress. He should follow the example of other gentlemen and take such a view of the subject as appeared to him sufficient on the present resolution—and the question with him was whether the house when called upon to make legislative provision for carrying a treaty into effect had a right to discuss the expediency or inexpediency of granting it. On this question he contended the house had as complete and absolute a discretion as they had on other object of legislation. If the granting an appropriation to carry a treaty into effect, would produce greater evils to the community than the withholding it, he certainly should consider the house justifiable in refusing to make the appropriation. Gentlemen have contended that the representatives were under a moral obligation refusing from a treaty to carry it into effect. But many circumstances are mentioned by writers on the laws of nations which render treaties a nullity of themselves—and each individual when called upon to give or withhold his assent to an appropriation bill for carrying a treaty into effect was to examine, and judge for himself of the extent of that obligation, and of the propriety of giving or withholding his assent. He must be governed by his own moral sense, and not by that which resides in the breast of another. The argument founded on the moral obligation did not amount to any thing. For in all cases of legislation where the most ample discretion, was admitted, if the fitness of a measure could be demonstrated, the house were under a moral obligation to adopt it. It was true, he contended, that a treaty with a foreign power was a serious thing, and ought not for light causes, to be violated. The nature and obligation of the compact would be taken into view on the question of the expediency of giving it operation; but gentlemen ought not to confound the freedom of the will or the right of vesting according to the judgment and discretion of the agent, with the strong motives which may be offered to influence the decision either the one way or the other. To say that a man was under a moral obligation to do a thing without examining the subject and assessing the moral obligation by his own moral sense was absurd. He conceived that even where existing laws ascertained the compensation for certain officers, still circumstances might arise to justify the legislature in suspending the necessary appropriations for the payment. The whole resources of the public might be absorbed in time of war in providing the means of national defence. It might become indispensably necessary to delay the payment of the salaries due even to the President, and judicial officers whose compensation by the constitution is not to be increased or diminished during their continuance in office. But causes of this kind stop upon stronger ground, than compensation to other officers, and appropriations for carrying laws or treaties into effect; neither did he agree with the gentleman from South Carolina that the President of the United States had the same right to refuse to fill an office created by a law, or the judges of the supreme court to refuse to decide causes, as the house had to withhold their assent to an appropriation to carry a treaty into effect. The only discretion in the first instance was not to determine whether he should obey the law, but to select a proper character; in the second, not to determine whether they should decide causes but the manner in which they should be decided. And if either of the officers above mentioned were to refuse to obey the laws, they were impeachable; but that house was amenable to no tribunal on earth, for refusing an appropriation whenever they thought proper to do so.
The gentleman from Massachusetts had said that he was advocating an unpopular doctrine. Mr. Freeman did not know why he should think so. The gentleman undoubtedly supposes that he has reasoned justly. If so why should he conclude that a majority of the people will not reason as correctly as he had, and entertain the same sentiments. Mr. Freeman believed that a majority of the people generally reasoned justly upon political subjects. But in debate he did not like allusions of that kind. A gentleman from New-York had said that revenue officers might follow the example of that house and say that their will was necessary, and refuse to execute a law until it had their approbation—But did it follow from the doctrine that the concurrence of the House of Representatives was necessary in passing a law, that the concurrence of Revenue officers was also necessary?—The same gentleman farther observed that the people might say their consent was necessary to sanction a law. In the latter case the gentleman stood on better ground. The consent of the people was necessary and by their constitution the legislature are the organ to express the public will. Imperious necessity might induce the people to demand a new organization of the government, but he presumed the enlightened people of America would never seek an alteration in the form of their government, in any other than the constitutional mode, until all hopes of success in that way should fail.
The gentleman from Massachusetts has said that the house had no right to call for the papers in question because they were the joint property of Great Britain and the United States. They may contain secrets which would not be divulged without a breach of faith—In support of the doctrine the gentleman alluded to some principles in Paley's Moral Philosophy and Vattel's Law of nations. Mr. Freeman denied the application of the principle to the case before the committee—Where two nations were in alliance and carrying on joint operations against a common enemy there might be secrets which neither party could divulge without a breach of faith. But the United States are not in alliance with Great Britain. They are concerned in no operations against a common enemy. What secrets could possibly exist between them. Were the President and Senate the depository of the secrets of the British court? He did not conceive that they were upon so intimate a footing. Indeed he should conceive it to be the vilest calumny were any man to suggest that any other connections subsisted between them than what was publicly known. A treaty of amity commerce and navigation was a mere bargain—And the negotiators would represent the situation of their respective countries in the most favorable point of view. Would Mr. Grenville betray the secrets of his government? Would he represent it to be exhausted with public debt, and crumbling to pieces, or exhibit its situation in the most splendid colours? On the other hand would Mr. Jay communicate any thing to the British minister respecting the situation of this country which would be improper to be laid before the House of Representatives? Surely not.
A gentleman from New-York made some further observations which he should not notice. He laid common sense revolted at the construction put upon the constitution, which he said had been well understood from the school boy to the Senator. Mr. F. did not know how well the gentleman understood it, but for his own part he had his doubts. The Judges of the Supreme Court and other gentlemen of abilities had held different opinions on several parts of the Constitution. Was it wonderful then that members in that house should entertain different sentiments with respect to the extent of the treaty-making power. The same gentleman said it was no matter whether the treaty was good or bad—it was all stuff—That many people were determined not to like it before it was promulgated. Mr. F. observed that he should be extremely unhappy that the people should suppose that their representatives assembled to support a fide, not to investigate truth, that they voted one way or the other, just as party spirit or prejudice led them. Though he believed that gentleman had made up his mind on the subject, his mind, and he believed the minds of many others were open to receive such impressions as the arguments which might yet be adduced ought to produce. The same gentleman had said that some persons were opposed to the treaty, because it compelled them to pay their debts. Every one knew that the remark was pointed to a particular state; but he would ask what clause in the treaty placed an individual debtor of the United States in a worse situation as to the payment of his debts than he was before? He could discover none. He could not, he said, place his eye upon a single member in that house, and say that he believed he wished to subvert the government, or to destroy the peace and happiness of the United States. The same member had said that the gentleman from Virginia ought to be bold, and that he might expect to be called, jacobin, revolutionist, disorganizer, &c. as removers of ancient land marks were always ill spoken of.
Mr. F. held it to be criminal, not only to remove ancient land marks, but to suffer them to moulder away through inattention. The present question was not intended to remove land marks but to ascertain and establish them; not to invade the powers of any department of government, but to ascertain the true boundaries, and the appropriate powers of each. The gentleman had said he should vote in the negative, because he had sworn to support the constitution. Mr. F. said that he should contend for the right of the house, not only because he had sworn to support the constitution, but from a more generous principle, because he was attached to it. He could not give an impressive effect to his observations by appealing to the blood which he had shed, or to a frame mutilated in acquiring the independence of his country, but if occasion required, he was willing to mutilate the one, and to shed the other in its defence; but the man who means in these times honestly to discharge his duty, must prepare for a severer decline; to have his reputation affected by unfounded calumnies; to be branded with epithets which he does not deserve; to have sentiments ascribed to him which he never felt—to be charged with base, dark, malignant designs against the government, which the human heart is hardly capable of conceiving.
With respect to the resolution before the house, when it was first laid on the table he viewed it with regret; but as the discussion had involved a different question, if the amendment formerly moved by a gentleman from Virginia, should be renewed, and obtain, he should vote for the resolution. Gentlemen asked what benefit would result from adopting the resolution? In the first place it would be conciliatory. Many members wished to see the papers, and he was willing they should be gratified. In the second, they might explain any doubtful parts of the treaty. If the present resolution was considered by him an encroachment upon the executive, he certainly should be against it. On what principle was it that the representatives were placed at such an immense distance from the executive, that they could not approach him with decency and respect, to ask for information on a subject before them?
It had been observed, that the papers might be seen in the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Why then should those members who wished to see them be compelled to go into the office of the Secretary of the Senate, and depend upon the courtesy of the clerk for information which might as well be obtained in a more direct channel. Was it improper to have that information before the house which might be obtained in a more indirect manner.
The negotiator has publicly quoted a part of the correspondence, and perhaps if the whole could be seen by the house, they would be convinced of the general friendly disposition of Great Britain towards this country.
Mr. Freeman did not conceive himself committed as he claimed the right of changing his opinion as often as good reasons therefor presented themselves to his mind.
[Debate to be continued.]
Munday, April 11.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for regulating intercourse with the Indian tribes, which after making some few amendments to it, was gone through. The committee rose and reported, and the house took up the consideration of it, when coming to the clause enacting that a forfeiture of all title to their claim in lands should take place, in case of being found within the territory of the Indian Tribes, for the purpose of marking out lands, &c. thereon; Mr. Blount again moved to strike out that clause, and Mr. Holland moving that the yeas and nays should be taken on the question; they were taken as follows:—
YEAS.
Messrs. Bailey, Baird, Baldwin, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, Cabell, Claiborne, Coles, Franklin, Gallatin, Gillispie, Gregg, Grove, Hampton, Harrion, Havens, Heister, Holland, Jackson, Locke, W. Lyman, Maclay, Macon, Milledge, Moore, Muhlenburgh, New, Orr, Page, Parker, Patton, Paton, Venable—36.
NAYS.
Messrs. Ames, Bourne, Bradbury, Buck, Christie, Coot, Cooper, Crabb, Dearborn, Dent, Earl, A. Foster, D. Foster, Gilbert, Gilman, Glenn, Goodhue, Goodrich, Griswold, Harper, Hathorn, Heath, Henderson, Hillhouse, Hindman, S. Lyman, Malbone, Murray, Read, Rutherford, Sedgwick, Sherburne, Jer. Smith, W. Smith, N. Smith, Isaac Smith, Israel Smith, Sprigg, Swift, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tracey, Van Alstyne, Van Cortlandt, Wadsworth, Williams—47.
Tuesday, April 11.
Mr. Sherburne, of the Committee to whom was referred the business of the revenue cutters, brought in a bill on the subject, which was twice read and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole to morrow.
Mr. Harrison of the committee to whom was referred the business of regulating the weights and measures of the United States, made a report, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Tracey, of the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of John Gibbons, treasurer of the state of Georgia, respecting the renewal of some certificates, which was against the petitioner; the report was read twice and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Dearborn, of the committee to whom was referred the President's message relative to the territory south west of the river Ohio, reported that the territory, now bearing the name of the state of Tennessee, was entitled to all the privileges enjoyed by the other states of the Union, and that it should be one of the sixteen states of America—Thereport was twice read and committed to a committee of the whole on Tuesday next.
The order of the day being called for, the house formed itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill for making provision in part for the payment of the debt due to the Bank of the United States; when the motion made by Mr. Gallatin yesterday to strike out five millions and insert 1,200,000 dollars, being under consideration, Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Dayton (the Speaker) and Mr. Hillhouse opposed the motion, and Mr. Gallatin supported it. The committee rose and had leave to sit again. The debate which was of considerable length (Mr. Gallatin having spoken nearly 2 hours) will be given in a future paper. Adjourned.
Bar-Iron Manufactory.
TO BE SOLD,
On reasonable terms and convenient payments, a new FOUR FIRE FORGE,
Advantageously situated on the river Wallkill, in the county of Suflex, and state of New-Jersey, and distant one mile and a half from Sharp's Furnace; the Forge lot contains twenty-eight acres of land, on which are four good houses for the workmen, with lots adjoining for gardens, two large coal-houses, a black-smith's and carpenter's shop, and also a commodious dwelling-house, with a good cellar and garden, for a Manager, and a Store adjoining of twenty feet square. The buildings are new, and the works in good repair, and now in full business, and fully supplied with stock and the necessary workmen; wood-land for coaling, sufficient to afford a never-failing supply and lying convenient, will be sold with the Forge, or wood supplied on contract by the cord, as may best suit the purchaser. If desired, a FARM adjoining the Forge, of 150 or 200 arable and meadow land, with a good orchard, and convenient buildings, will be sold to accommodate the Forge: And also, a four horse team, coal and other waggons, and implements of every kind necessary on the works. It not before disposed of by private contract (which may be known by the continuance of this advertisement) the Forge, Forge-lot and buildings thereon, together with 1500 cords of wood, will be exposed to sale at PUBLIC VENDUE , on the premises, on Tuesday, the 3d day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place the conditions will be made known, and attendance given, by the proprietors. ROBERT OGDEN, ELIAS OGDEN. coadjutors. SPARTA, April 9, 1796.
N. B. The partnership of Robert and Elias Ogden, will then be dissolved.
LOST,
A TICKET in the Washington Lottery, No. 17901— Any person having found the same is requested to leave it with the Printer hereof. April 12. 35.

Foreign Intelligence.
BAGDAD, December 29.
Every thing announces a speedy change in Persia, which, influencing the powers, and especially the commerce of Asia, will interest the powers of Europe...
GENOA, December 29.
Two imperial privateers, from Trieste, have just entered this port, after sending two rich prizes into Vado...
CAGLIARI, January 1.
A desperate engagement has recently occurred between two vessels under the colours of Savoy and a Tunisian xebec...
LEYDEN, January 22.
The French gen. Kleber, formerly a Lieut. Col. in the Austrian service, has lately dined with prince Wurttemberg...
AMSTERDAM, January 14.
I am informed from good authority, that Mr. Pitt has said confidentially, that if the for- ed loan ordered by France be filled up...
(Signed)
THIBAULT,
Representative of the people, commissioner of the government with the republic of the United Provinces.
As an authentic copy,
LAGARDE, Sec'y Genl.
PARIS, January 21.
Le Censeur is of opinion, that if Aubert Du-bayet quits his situation, he will have Dubois Crance as his successor.
January 24.
Since the English fleet, who have so long hovered on the coast of Brittany have disappeared, our shipping has resumed some degree of activity.
CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 9.
BANK OF ENGLAND.
On Monday last the following very important notice was given officially at the Bank.
"In future, whenever the Bills sent in for discount shall in any day amount to a larger sum than it shall be resolved to discount on that day, pro rata proportion of such of the Bills as are not otherwise objectionable in each parcel...
The causes of this remarkable Resolution of the Bank, which does not manifest that flourishing state of Commerce which Mr. Pitt has held out...
In the first place the quantity of specie sent out of the kingdom is known to have raised the price of gold so much that there is a profit of 7 1-2 per cent.
STOCKBRIDGE, (mass.) April 5.
The contract repealing Legislature of Georgia have honored Gen. Gunn, one of the Senators from that state, in Congress, by a declaration, that he has lost their confidence.
resolved, that it appears by the dispositions on oath (as they say) of three persons, that Mr. Gunn did attempt to corrupt and unwarrantably influence some of the members of the Legislature...
For the GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
No. VIII.
I believe every candid reader will admit the position which I have fairly quoted from Mr. Vans Murray, in my last number, has as strong a tendency to establish the rights contended for...
This gentleman concludes a long speech, on the 24th March, which was published in the supplement to the American Daily Advertiser of the 7th inst. with the following strong and conclusive arguments...
Now, reader, whatever be your politics, if you be, as I hope you are, a man of candour, answer me a few questions—If "treaties depend for their execution upon legislative aid"—and if, "in giving this aid, the House of Representatives, from the nature of things, are free agents..."
I believe the answers to those questions will accomplish my design, of vindicating the House of Representatives from the charge of attempting "to overleap the bounds prescribed to them by the constitution, and encroach on the executive."
HARRINGTON.
Rickett's Amphitheatre.
Mr. Collet,
Respectfully informs the Public, that his BENEFIT will be on THURSDAY next. Between the different new Feats, Mr. COLLET will play A Concerto de Jarnowick, on the Violin.
For LONDON,
THE SHIP ATLANTIC, SUSAS SWAIN, Commander, WILL sail on or about the 1st of May. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board at Walnut-street wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & CO.
N. B. The Letter Bag of the brig Peggy, captain Hoyer, for London, will be taken from the Post-Office on Friday morning, the 15th inst. at 10 o'clock.
Philadelphia, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1796.
Extract of a letter from Port-au-Prince, dated March 27th, 1796.
"The inhabitants here were much disappointed by the arrival of the fleet yesterday, after an unsuccessful attack on Leogane—The French forces there prove to be stronger than was expected."
* * * The Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Baltimore-Town to his friend in this City, shall be inserted to-morrow.
On Thursday night last departed this life, Capt. GEORGE HOEFER, an officer in the revenue service, and formerly adjutant of a regiment of artillery...
A Correspondent wishes to know what are the real intentions of the present majority in the House of Representatives—if War is their object, why not candidly say so...
From the Aurora.
That a public debt is a public blessing has been the favourite and avowed maxim of the party who have hitherto held the ministerial reins of the General Government.
The first part of the above paragraph has not the shadow of truth to support it—with respect to the other says a correspondent, Mr. Gallatin stated yesterday as the result of his researches into the funding system...
It is presumed adds our Correspondent, that however others may doubt the accuracy of Mr. G.'s statement, the Aurora will not dare to deny it.
COMMUNICATION.
The party has shifted its ground very often, and yet has been, in every change, equally overbearing and dogmatical. First it was impossible we should get any treaty. Britain was not disposed to treat. Our envoy would not be civilly used.
An adjourned meeting of the First day or Sunday School Society, will be held at 7 o'clock THIS EVENING, at JOHN ELY'S School-Room.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. DAYS. Ship Succels, Robertson. Antigua 15. Brig Charlotte, Cushing. Port-au-Prince 20. Sch. Delight, Dunphy, do. 15.
About 15 days ago Capt. Poole spoke the brig Mary, Norris, from Jacquemel to Philadelphia all well.
Last Sunday off the capes Capt. Bingham spoke the Schooner Hawk, Pennock, from Kingston (Jamaica) to Philadelphia all well.
The Schooner Eagle, which was upset on Sunday last, got into Marcus Hook, with all her cargo &c. saved.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, April 12.
ARRIVED. days. Ship Fanny, Braine, Greenock 36. Apollo, Buffield, Amsterdam and Rotterdam 48. Swan, Woodham, New Bedford 9.
NEW-BRUNSWICK, April 12.
The following presentment was made last week, by the Grand Jury of the county of Middlesex.
THE Grand Jury of the county of Middlesex, cannot refrain from expressing to this Court and their fellow-citizens, the heart-felt satisfaction they have recently experienced, by finding that the President of the United States has refused to comply with the unconstitutional resolution of the House of Representatives...
In testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names unanimously.
Thomson Steele, John Dennis. Foreman, Co. Farmer. Ebenezer Ford, John Angus. John Plum, Rob. Chambers. Co. Me. Aroy, John Field. Jacob Dunham, Daniel Lott.
QUEBEC, March 17.
House of Assembly, March 15.
A message was received from the Legislative Council, purporting that they had agreed to the bill for allowing the importation of Beef, Pork, &c. from the United States, without any amendment.
From the Southern Centinel.
To TIM SHARP.
Dear Sir, I AM truly sorry to find the first officer in our Southern Republic under the particular influence and immediate direction of General Jackson, who I think the most dangerous man to the peace and good order of any free people on this continent...
To add to the misfortune the appointment is disagreeable to nine tenths of the inhabitants of the district and at least to twenty-nine thirtieths of Columbia county, the residence of the judge, who must know him better than the governor with all his art and dissimulation...
Yours sincerely, TIMOTHY TOUCHTRUTH.
FOR SALE,
THE SCHOONER MINERVA, BURTHEN 95 tons, single deck'd, and New-England built; a staunch good vessel, 28 months old, lying at Chestnut street wharf. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co.
THE partnership of WRIGLEY & BERRIMAN, Printers, being dissolved, all persons who have any demands against the said partnership, are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement; and those indebted, to make payment to either of the subscribers. FRANCIS WRIGLEY, JACOB BERRIMAN. Philadelphia, April 13, 1796. The Business will be carried on by J. BERRIMAN.

City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000 dwelling-house, } cash 30,000, are } 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 3,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are, 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000
16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 20,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE: And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington - Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; and four corner lots, 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 completed, 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, in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prize are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. 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 thor: suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore or Gideon Devlin, Savannah, of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wm. Cooper's Servt.
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. I. Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 2 last drawn } 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each } 1,000 6,000 8 ditto 400 4,000 10 ditto 100 2,000 20 ditto 50 2,750 55 ditto 15 69,008 5750 ditto 15 26,250 To be raised for the Canal, 175,000 3850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 17,500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 11.
TO BE SOLD, A Three-story brick House, No. 80, N. Second street. The lot is about 21 feet front, and 288 feet deep, to Bread-street, or Moravian Alley. It has long been one of the best stands for business. 2d. A frame Dwelling-House, No. 260, South Front-street, with a Bake-House, the Lot is about 17 feet front, by 230 feet in depth. 3d. A handsome Lot of 25 feet by 200 feet deep, extending from Third-street to George-street; it is the 3d Lot below South-street; on George-street there is a two story brick tenement, a frame ditto adjoining, with a good bake oven. Likewise a LARGE MEADOW FARM, situate on the River Delaware, at a convenient distance from Philadelphia Market - the Meadow is of the best quality, and in good banks. There are commodious buildings, with a good proportion of arable and woodland, and Cedar Swamp. For terms apply to JOHN LITTLE, No. 40 North Sixth-street. March 2nd. 1796.
JAMES M'ALPIN, TAYLOR, N o 3 South Fourth Street, RETURNs his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to follow a continuance of their favour. As his Shop-gentlemen may be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the most fashionable manner. He will thankfully receive any orders and pay a premium and punctual attention to them. G.F. 15
Canal Lottery Tickets, For Sale, warranted undrawn, at the Office, 149, Chestnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Washington Lottery--No. 2. THE Public are respectfully informed, that the whole of the Tickets in the above Lottery are now rolled up, and from information received, will commence immediately. After the first day's drawing, which will be announced in one of the Philadelphia papers, tickets it is expected will be then Ten Dollars. A correct Numerical Book for public inspection will be opened at the above Office, where all transactions relating to the line of a Broker, are promptly and faithfully executed. THOMAS NOBLE.
March 2. N. B. Approved Notes securing payment, either in money, or in the prizes of this Lottery, and payable in ten days after completion of the drawing, will be received for any number above fifty tickets.
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, S K E T C H E S OF THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, From the peace of 1783, to the termination of the present Session of Congress. BY MATTHEW CAREY. CONDITIONS. I. This work will be comprised in two or three octavo volumes, each about 400 pages. II. The price to subscribers will be two dollars per volume, handsomely bound. III. No money will be required till the volumes are delivered. IV. Should any of the subscribers disapprove of the work when complete, they may decline receiving it. V. It is expected to be ready for press in the spring of 1797. VI. As soon after the above time, as one thousand copies are subscribed for, the printing shall commence, and shall be finished as speedily as possible. VII. Subscriptions received by the Author, No. 118, Market-street, and by the chief Booksellers throughout the United States.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE object of the proposed work, is to present to a public view a connected series of the chief events of a period of American history, that does not yield, in importance, to any period of equal length, in the peaceful annals of any country in the world. Desiring to excite no expectations, but such as he shall endeavour to satisfy, the writer is thus early in announcing, that the body and consistence of a regular history, is not to be looked for in this work: neither his talents nor his avocations allow him to hope for this. His humbler task shall be to sketch out the most prominent features, to be filled up by the most interesting materials - to smooth the rugged path - for abler hands, who, by such means, will find their labour abridged, and their progress accelerated. His chief view will be, to give the History of the United States as a confederated Republic. Nevertheless, notice will be taken of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of the individual States, as far as they can be collected. This information shall be classed under separate appendixes. The Author solicits the assistance of such Gentlemen as may be possessed of documents calculated to promote the execution of his plan. They shall be received with due gratitude - carefully preserved - and safely returned. February 9.
BURR MILL STONES Made by OLIVER EVANS, at his Factory, in the old wind-mill in Elmley's alley, South Second-street, a little below Dock-street. WHERE those who apply may be supplied with stones of such quality as will suit their purposes. Also, stones for grist-mills to run on, and Plaister of Paris ground fine for manure, and
Calcined for Stucco-Work. He keeps for SALE, At his dwelling No. 215 North Second-street, a little above Vine-street,
Boultng Cloths, A complete assortment of both imported and American manufactured for merchant and country work, which he warrants good.
ALSO, The Young Millwright's and Miller's GUIDE. Containing a system of mechanics and hydraulics as they apply to water mills with the whole process of, and all the late improvements on the art of manufacturing flour &c. Intended to be useful to all concerned in building or using water-mills, which book is sold by Matthew Carey and Robert Campbell, booksellers. Sept. 25.
PUBLISHED THIS DAY, And will be sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High-street, (price one dollar) The BLOODY BUET, THROWN OUT AS A Warning to the Political Pilots of America; Or a FAITHFUL RELATION Of a multitude of acts of Horrid Barbarity, Such as the eye never witnessed, the tongue never expressed, or the imagination conceived, Until the commencement of the French Revolution.
AN INSTRUCTIVE ESSAY, Tracing these dreadful effects to their real causes. Illustrated with four striking copper-plates. By PETER PORCUPINE. "You will plunge your country into an abyss of eternal detestation and infamy, and the annals of your boasted revolution will serve as a bloody proof, warning the nations of the Earth to keep aloof from the mighty ruin." Abbe Maury's speech to the National Assembly March 28.
For sale at this Office. The Constitution of the United States, price 20 cents. Last report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, containing a Plan for the further support of PUBLIC CREDIT, 75 cents. Germanicus 20.
Proceedings of the Executive respecting the Insurgents; forming an interesting History of the late Insurrection in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania. Interesting summary of the events which have taken place in the Republic of Geneva - written by M. de Nivernois, 12 1-2 cents. Twenty-six letters; on the most interesting subjects, respecting the American Revolution, containing much information not generally known to the Citizens of the United States; written in the year 1780, 25 cents. December 20th, 1795.
WANTED, ON Loan, for two or three years - 2000 Dollars for which a mortgage on Land will be given as security. The land is clear of every incumbrance. Jan. 9.
PROPOSALS By J. M. SNOWDEN & W. M'CORLE, For Printing by Subscription, THE TRAVELS of ANACHARSIS the YOUNGER, in GREECE, during the middle of the Fourth Century before the Christian Era. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY. Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
IN FIVE VOLUMES: The Fifth contains Maps, Plans, Views, & Coins illustrative of the Geography & Antiquities of Ancient Greece. CONDITIONS. I. This Work will be published in 32 weekly numbers, at One Quarter of a Dollar each - payable on delivery. II. It will be printed on a good type and paper, in a handsome octavo size; and each number will contain 50 pages of letter-press. III. In the course of the work 31 plates will be delivered, together with Critical Observations on the Maps of ancient Greece, compiled for these Travels, by M. Barthelemy; the whole of which are intended to form the Fifth Volume. IV. Should the work exceed 32 numbers, the remainder will be given gratis. V. Those who procure twelve Subscribers and become accountable for the money shall receive one copy gratis. VI. The price of the Work, when finished, will be enhanced to non-subscribers.
To give a proper idea of the Plan of this Work, the following is extracted from the Advertisement of the Author: "I imagine a Scythian, named ANACHARSIS, to arrive in Greece, some years before the birth of Alexander; and that from Athens, the usual place of his residence, he makes several excursions into the neighbouring provinces; every where observing the manners and customs of the inhabitants, being present at their festivals, and studying the nature of their governments; sometimes dedicating his leisure to enquiries relative to the progress of the human mind, and sometimes conversing with the great men who flourished at that time; with Epaminondas, Pindar, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Demosthenes, &c. As soon as he has seen Greece enslaved by Philip, the father of Alexander, he returns into Scythia, where he puts in order an account of his travels; and to prevent any interruption in his narrative, relates in an introduction the memorable events which had passed in Greece before he left Scythia." "I have chosen to write a narrative of Travels rather than a history, because in such a narrative all is necessary and action; and because circumstantial details may be omitted into which are not permitted to the historian."
LIST of the PLATES which are annexed to this WORK.  1. Greece and the Grecian Islands.  2. Plan of the Palæ of Thermopylæ.  3. Plan of the Battle of Salamis.  4. Essay on the Battle of Plataea.  5. Chart of the Palæus Meandros and Pontus Euxinus.  6. The Bof. horus of Thrace.  7. The Hellepont.  8. Plan of the Environs of Athens.  9. Attica, Megaris, and Part of the Island of Eubœa.  10. Plan of the Academy and its Environs.  11. Plan of a Grecian Palæstra, after Vitruvius.  12. Plan of Athens.  13. Plan and Elevation of the Propylæa.  14. Plan of the Temple of Tarsus, Elevation and View of the Parthenon.  15. Phocis and Doris.  16. Essay on the Environs of Delphi and View of Parnassus.  17. Plan of a Grecian House after Vitruvius.  18. Boeotia.  19. Thessaly.  20. Corinthia, Sicyonia, Phlius, and Achaia.  21. Elis and Triphylia.  22. Essay on the Topography of Olympia.  23. Mæsenia.  24. Laconia and the Island of Cythera.  25. Essay on the Topography of Sparta & its Environs.  26. Arcadia.  27. Argolis, Epidaurus, Træzena, Hermionia, the Isle of Aegina and Cynuria.  28. View of Plato on the Promontory of Sunium, diffusing to his Disciples.  29. Ancient Greek Theatre.  30. The Cyclades.  31. Coins from the Cabinet of the King of France. 
It is proposed to give an elegant edition of this valuable work: The greatest care will be taken to render it correctly executed; and the Plates shall be engraved by the first American artists. As the work now presented forms a pleasing and instructive view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religion, laws, arts and literature of Greece, during the most illustrious period of its history, the publishers make no doubt but it will meet the approbation of an enlightened public.
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FOR SALE, A very valuable ESTATE, Called TWITTENHAM. SITUATE in the township of Upper Darby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent Land, 85 of which are good watered Meadow, 90 of prime Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two-story Brick House, with 4 rooms on a floor, and Cellars under the whole, with a Pump Well of excellent Water in front; a large frame Barn, Stables, and other convenient buildings; a Smoke-House and Stone Spring House; two good Apple-Orchards, and one of Peaches. The Fields are all in Glover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so cut out as to have the advantage of Water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for Grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the Land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a Gentleman's Country Seat. The foregoing is part of the Estate of Jacob Hartman, deceased. Offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS OG. 9. 1795 Surveilling Executor.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED, on the night of Thursday last, the 7th inst. BOSTON MURRAY, a black indented servant lad, 18 or 19 years of age, and about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; one of his eyes is defective in the corner towards his nose. His apparel consisted of a snuff colored round jacket, with a Manchester vest under it; a pair of fustian trousers, and under them a light mixed cloth pair of breeches. Whoever apprehends the said servant, and returns him, or confines him in any jail in Pennsylvania or Jersey, so that I recover him shall receive the above reward, together with reasonable charges. MOORE WHARTON, No. 109, Spruce-street.
WANTED. ONE Journeyman Copper-smith, and one Journeyman Tin Plate Worker - to whom the highest wages will be given - Enquire at No. 235 Arch-Street. April 5.
Joseph & Jesse Sharpless, No. 32, South Third-street, Have received per the Hamburg Packet, AND IT IS FOR SALE, A variety of MERCHANDIZE; CALICOES, Furniture do. Dimitier, Fustians, &c. and narrow clothed and striped Nankeens, Chec's, Ginghams, elegant Vez. patterns of Camels' hair, muslinet, and Marcellas, Hoheney, Calimene, Jean, superfine and second Cloth, Calimene, Spinindens, Morison, Leith Linens, and dry Goods in general - Agt. GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Sadlery and Saddlers' Tools. They carry a large additional supply of dry Goods, by the first vessels, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash or usual credit. 3d mo. 30th. 2awf. N. B. A number of elegant Counter, panes, and Miscellaneous Bed Quilts.
General Post Office, Philadelphia, March 16, 1796.
WHEREAS sundry Letters, transmitted in the Mail of the United States, to and from Norfolk, in the state of Virginia, were opened, and Bank Notes of several denominations fraudulently taken from them at York, in the state aforesaid, in the months of October, November and December last: and whereas a part of said notes and some cash have been recovered and are now in possession of the Post Master General. In order therefore that such Bank Notes as shall be identified may be restored to the owners thereof, and that the remaining notes and cash be equitably distributed among those who are entitled to them. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons who have suffered by such fraudulent practices, within the period, and on the route aforesaid, to exhibit their claims without delay, supported by such reasonable proofs as may be necessary to substantiate them. Such notes as shall be identified will be received by application to the General Post Office, on or before the first day of July next; and the residue of such cash and notes will then be divided among the claimants in proportion to their respective losses, to be ascertained by the necessary proofs, which on or before that day shall be produced to the General Post Office. (aswtf y) JOS. HABERSHAM.
Columbian Gallery, Chestnut-street, third Door West of Tenth-street.
MR. SAVAGE, INFORMS the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that the COLUMBIAN GALLERY, containing a fine collection of ancient & modern PAINTINGS & PRINTS will be opened on Monday, the 22nd inst. This collection consists of the productions of the best artists, and will doubtless be pleasing to amateurs and the admirers of the fine arts. To this collection Mr. Savage has added several pieces of his own, one of which is the President and Family, the full size of Life. Price of admission to the Gallery, one quarter of a dollar. The PANORAMA, in High-street, exhibiting a View of London, continues open for the amusement of those who may be disposed to see that interesting perspective. Feb. 20.
JUST PUBLISHED, [PRICE, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS] By Samuel H. Smith, No. 118 Chestnut-street, Letters of Pacificus, Written in justification of the President's Proclamation of Neutrality.
ALSO, Charge of Judge Paterson, In the MTOMING CAUSE - Price 25 cents. Also, a new political Pamphlet, called POLITICAL TRUTH. March 30.
FOR SALE, SALISBURY, A Large and well improved Farm containing 239 acres of level fertile land, remarkably well adapted to the growth of grain, and every kind of grain; there are now 100 acres of timothy meadow on it, from which 150 tons of hay were made the last year; 300 acres may at a moderate expense be made into meadow equal to that already made, and one half thereof watered. There is on the premises a commodious two story dwelling house, well finished, with eleven rooms and a passing hags, eight of the rooms have fire places, a piazza in front, 50 feet in length, and 8 feet wide, a well of good water in the yard; a large and convenient barn shedded all round, that affords stabling sufficient for 20 or 30 head of cattle; also well constructed stables sufficient for 30 horses, with every other necessary out buildings; between 4 and 500 young apple trees of well chosen grafted fruit, just beginning to bear, about 300 bearing peach trees, and sundry other kinds of fruit trees; about one third of this land is cleared and under good fence, the remainder is in wood, the pasture lands are well taken with red clover and other valuable grass; this farm is well watered, having several good springs, and two streams running through different parts, on one of them is a grist and saw mill, also a well fixed distillery; there are also on the premises a tan yard in good order, the neighbourhood in which it is, will afford that business to be carried on to great extent, on the tan yard lot there is a comfortable two story dwelling house, bark house, capriers shop, &c. &c. Should any one disposed to buy this property, also wish to buy negroes, I can accommodate them with twenty valuable field negroes, who are well acquainted with all kinds of work, necessary on a farm, the purchaser may also be supplied with horses, black cattle, sheep, hogs, and with every necessary utensil for a large farm. Salisbury is situated in a very healthy part of the country, and in an excellent neighbourhood, and about 15 miles from the city of Washington, and on the turnpike road from Alexandria to Winchester. As I am desirous of selling this property, a great bargain will be given to any one that will pay down one half the purchase money, for the other a considerable credit will be given. SAMUEL LOVE. Virginia, Loudoun County, April 1st, 1796.
FOR SALE, A NEAT two story frame building, situate in Fifth-street, continued in South-work, which Lets at 30 per annum, subject to a ground rent of 110s. An elegant Brown Gelding, 14 1-2 hands high, goes well in a chair or under the saddle - An handsome riding Chair and Coach, with harness complete. Three tracts of Land, situate contiguous to each other, containing about 773 acres, in Northumberland county, near the town of Northumberland. Sundry tracts of Land in Bedford county, being about 2,200 acres, part near the waters of Conyngham, and adjoining Lands of Daniel Tyson. Also, one other tract in Westmoreland county, adjoining lands of William Sitgreaves, on Clearfield creek. For terms apply to SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1796.
PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, -No. 119- CHESTNUT STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]