Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-08-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 65 of Vol. VI.]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1794.
[Whole No. 615.]
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
And to be sold by the following Booksellers viz John Grigg, No. 41, Chestnut Street, Thomas Dobson, No. 41, South Second Street, Joseph Grunkank, No. 87, High Street, and Wm. Young, No. 52, South Second Street,
A DISCOURSE
Delivered July 17, 1794.
The African Church,
Of the City of PHILADELPHIA.
On the occasion of opening the said church and holding public worship in it the first time,
By Samuel Magaw, D. D.
Rector of St. Paul's.
Divine Service, introduced with select Scripture passages, and a special prayer, and then proceeding in its usual offices, having been performed
By James Abercrombie, A. M.
Second Assistant Minister of Christ Church and St. Peter's.
"Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God."
Aug. 16 *1aw4w
Lachawannock.
A LARGE body of LAND on this river and its waters, is now for sale to Settlers only, on moderate terms, and at a long credit. The soil is remarkably fertile, and numerous streams of water are interspersed through the whole country.
The main river flows through one tract of about thirty thousand acres, and is with the exception of one obstruction, navigable to the Susquehannah.
Spring Brook Creek, which with its branches, waters another tract of about forty thousand acres of good Land, empties itself into the Lachawannock, about twelve miles from the Susquehannah.
It affords numerous Mill seats, & in its course creates large bodies of well watered meadow ground.
The other tracts are intersected by creeks of considerable importance.
Several Mills are already erected for the accommodation of the Settlers.
Roads are cut in different directions, towards the most convenient markets.
The county town is not more than 12 miles distant from many parts of the Settlement.
The Susquehannah affords an easy and safe navigation to Middletown, from whence the Canal to Schuylkill extends the communication to the city.
Another means of connection with Philadelphia, is by the Delaware, from which the distance in several places is about thirty miles.
The proprietors combining their own interest with that of the inhabitants, are disposed to erect works of public utility, open roads, &c. and in every one mile square, a tract of one hundred acres is allotted for a School, and one hundred acres for the first resident clergyman of any denomination of Christians.
For further particulars apply to
George Eddy.
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, July 9.
Letters directed to George Eddy, at Philadelphia, or to this place, or to Thomas Eddy, at New York, relative to this business, will be duly answered. eodgm
TO BE SOLD BY
THOMAS DOBSON,
Principles and Observations
APPLIED TO THE
MANUFACTURE AND INSPECTION
OF
Pot and Pearl Ashes.
By DAVID TOWNSEND,
Inspector of Pot and Pearl Ashes for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Published according to Act of Congress.
These observations relate to an extensive business; and are designed, in the plainest manner, to convey profitable information to those interested in it, who have not leisure or opportunity to search for the principles therein contained, in the writings of professional Chemists. Aug. 2
To the Electors of the city and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN,
THIS being the last year of the present Sheriff's time in office, I take the liberty to offer myself a Candidate, and solicit your votes and interests in my favour, to place me on the return at the next general Election, as his successor for said office; in doing which, you will confer an obligation that will be gratefully remembered, by
Your most obedient, and humble servant, JOHN BAKER. May 3. es tf.
For Amsterdam,
THE SHIP
HOLLAND,
Christopher Franklin, jun.
Master.
Has excellent accommodation for passengers, will sail with all convenient speed, having the greatest part of her cargo ready to go on board.
For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, to
PETER BLIGHT,
Or
PRAGERS & CO.
Aug. 26 d
For Hamburg,
The Ship
HARMONY,
CAPTAIN LOWELL, Having great part
of her cargo on board, will sail in a
few days. Freight will be taken if ap-
plied for immediately, for which as well
as for passage, apply to
Andrews & Meredith,
At Willing's Wharf.
August 6. d
For Sale or Charter,
The Ship
Washington,
NOW discharging at Maffey's
wharf. She is a prime sailer,
well found, and burthen about three thou-
sand barrels. For terms apply to
JOSEPH ANTHONY & SON.
Aug. 19 d107
For Boston,
The Schooner
Elizabeth,
DAVID PHILLIPS, Master.
Will sail on Wednesday next. For freight
or passage, apply to the Captain on board
at Chestnut Street wharf, or to
JOSEPH ANTHONY & SON.
Aug. 21 d57
THIS DAY the 27th inst.
At Seven o'clock in the Evening,
At the Coffee House,
Will be sold by Public Vendue
The SHIP
WASHINGTON,
Now Lying at Maffey's
Wharf.
SHE is a prime sailer, well found, bur-
then about 3000 barrels.
The Inventory may be seen at the Sub-
scribers.
Footman & Co.
Auctioneers.
A French Family,
WOULD wish to be entrusted with the
care of a FARM, about the city of Phila-
delphia or Trenton, under such compensa-
tions as may be agreed upon by applying at
Mr. OSMONT's, No. 117, north Second
Street. d
Just Landed,
From on board the ship Washington, Capt.
John Collins from Bourdeaux,
A CARGO OF
White Wines
In Barrels; and
CLARET
in Hds. and Casks.—For Sale by
FRANCIS COPPINGER,
No. 26, Spruce, near Front Street.
August 15, 1794. d.
Fine Liverpool Salt,
To Be Sold
From the Ship THOMAS,
The second wharf below Pine-Street, ap-
ply at said wharf, to
Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co.
Aug. 26. d.
LANDING
From on board the Birmingham Packet,
Lockyer, and the Henry and Charles,
from Hamburg,
HEMP,
Petersburgh's first quality
BAR IRON, Sweden, assorted
TIN, in plates, do. do.
GENEA in bds.
BAGGING, German assorted
GLASS TUMBLERS, and
Black Quart Bottles,
DEMYJOHNS, Window Glass,
Feathers of superior quality,
MATTS, &c. &c.
FOR SALE BY
Thomas & John Ketland.
Aug. 26 d
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
And to be sold by
Robert Campbell,
No. 544 south Second Street, second door
below the corner of Chestnut Street,
MENTORIA;
OR
The Young Lady's Friend,
BY
Mrs. Rowson,
Of the New Theatre, Philadelphia; au-
thor of the Inquisitor, Elsie de Chambré,
Victoria, Charlotte, &c.
Price nearly bound 75 cents.
Detested be the pen whose baneful influ-
ence
Could to the youthful docile mind convey
Pernicious precepts, tell false tales,
And paint illicit passion in such colours,
As might mislead the unsuspecting heart,
And vitiate the young, unsteled judg-
ment.
I would not for the riches of the East
Abuse the noblest gifts of Heaven thus,
Or sink my Genius to such prostitution.
Aug. 21 tawim
Treasury Department,
Revenue Office, August 7th, 1794.
PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Office of the
Commissioner of the Revenue, No. 43,
South Third Street Philadelphia, for fur-
nishing by contract, three hundred
Pair of Wheels of cast iron,
each wheel to weigh about 216 pounds, and
to be of the diameter of twenty inches,
and of the thickness of about four inches
at the rim, also for three hundred pair of
Smaller wheels of cast iron,
each to weigh about 122 pounds, and to be
of the diameter of sixteen inches. Pat-
terns of each will be exhibited at the said
Office. The wheels are intended for the
carriages of iron cannon, to be employed
in the fortifications.
Aug. 8 eod2w
To be Sold,
The House, Stables, & Lot
of Ground,
In Second Street, between Spruce and
Union Streets, in the occupation of his
Britannic Majesty's Minister.
ALSO
The Adjoining Lot,
26 feet front, and 149 feet deep. For
terms of sale, apply to
Wm. Cramond.
Aug. 14 w2stf
Treasury Department
Revenue Office. August 5th. 1794.
PROPOSALS
Will be received at the Of-
fice of the Commissioner of the Revenue,
No. 43, South Third Street, for furnishing
by contract, Seven hundred and sixty eight
COCKED HATS,
For the corps of Artillerists and Engin-
cers, to be made agreeably to a PATTERN
HAT which will be shown at the Office a-
foresaid, to any person disposed to contract
Aug. eod2w
Christiana Mills
For Sale.
ON Monday the first day of September
next at 8 o'clock in the evening, at the
Coffee House in the city of Philadelphia
will be sold by public vendue, two tract
or pieces of land situated in White Clay
Creek hundred, New Castle county and state
of Delaware; one of which contains about
sixty acres of highly improved land, on it
are a large two story brick dwelling house, a
convenient brick barn, with stabling and a
carriage house underneath; an excellent
kiln for drying corn; and the well known
mills called Christiana Mills (late Pat-
teron's) which being at the head of the tide
on Christiana river, and but about half a
mile from the landing, is conveniently situ-
ated for carrying the articles manufac-
tured at the mills by water to Philadelphia—This
property being close to the road leading
from Elkton to Christiana bridge, and at
the head of the tide, with many other at-
tenant advantages, renders its situation for
the milling business to very valuable, as to

Mr. FENNO,
IT is folly to dissemble; the opposition to government in the western parts of Pennsylvania, may justly be said to have originated with men of whom we had reason to expect otherwise; however they and their friends among us, may affect to impute it to other causes. It is true, that a portion of the people there, were always unfriendly to order and good government, and even to the establishment of the state; ever since the revolution, and their numbers have been greatly augmented of late, by emigrations from Europe, of people not having more tools from bondage, nor understanding or possessing the qualifications or virtues that are necessary to constitute free Republicans , are too ready to throw off all restraints, and join in acts of licentiousness.
But unfortunately a great number of the most influential characters in that quarter, being always opposed to the general government and its measures, took advantage of existing prejudices, and endeavoured to excite others, to promote their private purposes and those of their party. Whereas if the same men had acted a contrary part and exerted their influence to attach the people to the laws, there can be no doubt that these counties would have continued to submit to the government and remained in peace and quietness. I will go further, and do not hesitate to say, that even yet, if some ten or fifteen persons in those parts, that could be named, would unite and risk their popularity, they could bring the people to listen to reason.
This however is scarcely to be hoped; there seems to be a competition among their leading men for the favors of the multitude; more especially as they perhaps vainly look forward to be an independent state, and all want to be rulers.
Until lately, I had charity enough to suppose that some of the men who countenanced an opposition to the excise, had little more in view than to gain popularity, by flattering the prejudices of the people, answer electioneering purposes, and induce a repeal of the law; without a will that matters should be varied so far as they have been. The silence and passive conduct of certain characters however in the late scenes, have led me to doubt I was mistaken, and that these "virtuous representatives" have been long paving the way, and intend to take a part in the farce that is about to be acted by their countrymen, in attempts at overturning the authority of the government. But we will be better able to form an opinion, when we know the part they have acted in relation to the Commissioners.
Several infidels pieces have lately been published in one of the Daily Papers, finding fault as usual with the proceedings of the Executive in proposing a force, and evidently intended to engage a compliance on the part of the militia with the late requisition. The President is directed by the Constitution which he has sworn to support, to cause the laws to be duly executed, and is empowered to call forth the military aid of the civil authority, when judgment it shall become necessary, and the Governor of the state have addressed the insurgents in the solemn manner, ordering and requiring that they will disperse and submit to the laws; while at the same time he has appointed commissioners to confer with and endeavour to persuade them to return to a sense of their duty, peaceable citizens under the best of governments.
It appears to me the President has no alternative; either he must endeavor to cause the laws executed in the way in which he is directed, or be liable to imputation for sacrificing probably, the lives of his constituents; however he might declare those people in a state of rebellion, and in the protection of the government.
It is thought that the ideas of Liberty by the Printer I alluded to, were, that every man ought to do as he pleased; or he would not suffer himself to be an instrument to give a currency to obsolescent doctrines and paltry fads, as too frequently appears.
Evident expressions, "the free men who hold respect in the community, and who in the country, have resided in a great number of years, enjoying all the privileges, forming in clubs and associations of the most pernicious resolutions tending to dissolve every political obligation in society, it is not to be wondered at that the people of this class should think themselves justifiable in breaking out in acts of devastation and murder.
very existence of government," without which the security of life and property cannot exist, "and the fundamental principles of social order," are to be put in jeopardy by a set of lawless men, whose numbers are comparatively small, and they are suffered to insult the majority of the people with impunity—on situation is truly deplorable. The blood and treasure expended in the revolution must all go for nothing, and we are liable to become a prey to the savages or any nation who may chuse to invade us.
Some of the communications from the Insurgents, inform, that if an attempt is made to reduce them by force, they will probably undertake to march to Philadelphia; and many of the letters mention that they would join their northern neighbors, meaning the British and savages, rather than be obliged to submit to the laws of the Union. Although the first discovers their good intentions, in other respects it can only be considered as an empty threat; and as to the latter, notwithstanding I am far from believing that such men would be trusted by either the one or the other, it is an evidence of their patriotism and attachment to republican forms of government, at the same time that the bare mention of such facts is conceived to be the best appeal that can be made to the good sense of such of our fellow-citizens as had any share in the establishment of our independence.
In addition to the excise, these people have heretofore complained that they were not protected against the Indians, did not enjoy the free navigation of the Mississippi, and were injured by the detention of the western posts.
On these points I shall only observe on the present occasion, that the defence of the frontiers has cost the United States an immense sum of money, and it is an undoubted truth that the people of these very counties are greatly enriched by the war.
It is well known that the government is doing every thing in its power, short of engaging in war, to remove the other complaints; and it is presumed that no unprejudiced man will pretend to say, after serious reflection, that the objects are of sufficient magnitude to warrant the citizens of the United States to have recourse to so dreadful an alternative, at least while there is a fair prospect of obtaining our rights by negotiation.
Upon the whole, notwithstanding the advice of those who favor the proceedings of "our western brethren," and are disposed to find fault with every measure of the Executive, I am fully of the opinion that the only way to secure the peace of the Union—retrieve the American character—prevent the expense of blood and treasure, and convince the world that as a nation, we have virtue enough, to maintain a republican form of government, is to pursue with firmness the plan that has been adopted.
If a respectable force is sent into that country, there can be little doubt but one half the citizens there will immediately join the standard of the United States.
AN AMERICAN.
From the American Daily Advertiser.
To the PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES
LETTER III.
IF it were to be asked, What is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of security in a Republic? the answer would be, An inviolable respect for the Constitution and Laws—the first growing out of the last. It is by this, in a great degree, that the rich and the powerful are to be restrained from encroachments against the common liberty—operated upon by the influence of a general sentiment, by their interest in the principle, and by the obstacles which the habit it produces erects against innovation and encroachment. It is by this, in a still greater degree, that cabal-lers, intriguers, and demagogues are prevented from climbing on the shoulders of faction to the tempting seats of usurpation and tyranny.
Were it not that it might require too lengthy a discussion, it would not be difficult to demonstrate, that a large and well organized Republic can scarcely lose its liberty from any other cause than that of anarchy, to which a contempt of the laws is the high road.
But without entering into so wide a field, it is sufficient to present to your view a more simple and a more obvious truth, which is this—that a sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government.
Government is frequently and aptly classed under two descriptions, a government of force and a government of laws ; the first is the definition of despotism—the last, of liberty. But how can a government of laws exist
where the laws are disrespected and disobeyed? Government supposes controul—It is that power by which individuals in society are kept from doing injury to each other and are brought to co-operate to a common end. The instruments by which it must act are either the authority of the laws or force . If the first be destroyed, the last must be substituted; and where this becomes the ordinary instrument of government there is an end to liberty.
Those, therefore, who preach doctrines, or set examples, which undermine or subvert the authority of the laws, lead us from freedom to slavery; they incapacitate us for a government of laws , and consequently prepare the way for one of force , for mankind must have government of one sort or another.
There are indeed great and urgent cases where the bounds of the constitution are manifestly transgressed, or its constitutional authorities so exercised as to produce unequivocal oppression on the community, and to render resistance justifiable. But such cases can give no colour to the resistance by a comparatively inconsiderable part of a community, of constitutional laws distinguished by no extraordinary features of rigour or oppression, and acquiesced in by the body of the community.
Such a resistance is treason against society, against liberty, against every thing that ought to be dear to a free, enlightened, and prudent people. To tolerate it were to abandon your most precious interest. Not to subdue it; were to tolerate it. Those who openly or covertly dissuade you from exertions adequate to the occasion are your worst enemies. They treat you either as fools or cowards, too weak to perceive your interest and your duty, or too dastardly to pursue them. They therefore merit, and will no doubt meet your contempt.
To the plausible but hollow harangues of such conspirators, ye cannot fail to reply, How long, ye Catilines, will you abuse our patience.
TULLY.
Foreign Intelligence.
FROM HAMBURGH PAPERS.
FRONTIERS OF THE NETHERLANDS. June 25.
The doleful account concerning the surrender of Ypres, has been already two days ago sufficiently confirmed by letters from Dunkirk and Bruges. The Austrian General Salis commander of the garrison together with the prisoners of war made in this place are transported to Lille; the destiny of a body of French emigrants, comprised in number, has been particularly lamented; the capitulation took place on the 15th, and possession of the town was taken on the 17th. The enemy commencing seriously to threaten Newport and Ostend, a decisive but melancholy expedient was thought of viz: a universal inundation of the adjacent country: however on the 21st 5000 British auxiliaries arrived at Ostend, where General Stewart commands; the Hanoverian army moreover under the Generals Walmoden and Hammerstein cover by their different positions Ostend and Bruges. Notwithstanding all these resources, not to be more secure against an hostile invasion, whole Maritime Flanders has been overflowed, just as it happened in the 12th century, at which epocha the soil had been so deteriorated, that it took an interval of 10 years, before it could be restored to its pristine condition. In the mean time Count Clairfayt had abandoned his position to Thiellet, and withdrawn the body of his army at Ghent, where he has now fixed his head quarters. The enemy on the other hand occupied the deserted station at Thiellet, and their movements seemed to intimate their designs of crossing the rivers Lys and Scheldt and penetrate into the interior parts of Flanders. Their forces are stated to amount to 170000 men. On the 21st they made an attempt upon the post Vive St. Eloy, but were repulsed.
Prince Cobourg having heard of Gen. Jourdan's advancing towards Brussels, removed his quarters to Ath, leaving the English army under the command of the Duke of York at Dornick, the head quarters of this Prince, while the Dutch army under the command of the Prince of Hesse Darmstadt marched towards Ghent in order to form a junction with the army of Clairfayt. On the 23d the arch-duke Charles arrived at Braine le Comte with a division of his troops to reinforce the Sambre army, and directed his march towards Nivelles; on the same day a bloody combat ensued near Herlemont between the cavalry on both sides, wherein the enemy suffered and was driven back. On the 22d the arch-duke Charles and Prince Cobourg with the 2 divisions of the main army, 3000 men strong, reached Nivelles, and united with the Sambre army. The enemy bombarding Charleroi with the greatest vivacity, and in order to rescue the place, it seemed of the most pressing necessity, that the Austrian army should take an active part, hence hourly a conflict is expected. The reason, that the enemy has become so dreadful in this quarter, originates from the junction, which the right wing of the northern army together with left one of the troops stationed along side the river Moselle, has formed with the army
on the Ardennes. The beautiful castle of Marimont together with a contiguous abbey have been reduced to ashes by the enemy. At Brussels some of the out works have been put in repair, that they might be the better sheltered from an invasion.—By virtue of a manifesto all its inhabitants had been summoned to a general enrollment, that in case of emergency they would be obliged to take up arms. In Brabant and Hennegau the enlisting of militia have been attended with the best success, and there is no doubt, but in the former they will soon make up 25000 men.
Extract of a letter from Ghent, dated June 25.
The enemy has attacked our position in 3 different columns, and has been everywhere repelled with loss, an uninterrupted cannonading upon the 2 columns of the enemy's right wing and the centre continued from 2 till 5 in the afternoon.
The column of the left wing ployed their main effort against one of the gates of Bruges, which post the Hollanders and Hanoverians were entrusted with, but the latter soon were compelled to give way; whilst the enemy availed himself of this critical juncture, to force the gate of the city; that was only defended by a division of the archduke Charles's regiment, which fought with the greatest intrepidity, and alone resisted the enemy so long till it was succoured by Maj. Mondet's division, when the French received a violent check and drew back, the cavalry was immediately dispatched at their heels, that chased them three quarters of a league, and one company being overtaken was cut in pieces.—However a circumstantial detail of this interesting news we expect to receive shortly.
LEGHORN, June 16.
The English frigate, which had the engagement with two French frigates, was the Juno, which sailed from hence on the 30th of May, with provisions for the fleet of vice admiral Hotham, then cruising before Toulon. Said frigate Juno had 24 oxen on board. When the French frigates attacked her, she had to throw these in the sea, and on the nearer approach of the French made such a terrible fire with grape shot upon them, that they were thrown quite in confusion, and she by that means escaped. It was this frigate which brought Lord Hood the account of the French fleet's sailing from Toulon.
MANHEIM, June 26.
On the 23d instant the French were defeated by the Prussians near Pirmasens, with the loss of some cannon, and 160 prisoners, whereupon the Prussians retook Pirmasens. All the Prussian troops are in motion, these several days past and have advanced in several parts. The hereditary prince of Hohenlohe has taken his head quarters at Edighofen. It is reported that the Austrian troops and the troops of the Empire have likewise advanced.
It is supposed, that this week yet a general attack will take place from Germersheim to Saar Louis.
Judges contend that Germersheim is at present much stronger than Landau, and that it would be an easier matter to take the last mentioned fortress, than to take Germersheim.
BRUSSELS, June 26.
Orders have been given, that the greatest part of the troops which are at Valenciennes, Quesnoy, Conde, and Landrecies, shall join the army of the Sambre with the greatest speed.
From the second extraordinary supplement to our Court Gazette
According to letters from Ghent of the 25th P. M. the French attempted that morning to cross the Scheldt near Gavre; but were forced to retreat, the regiment of Starray received them so well with some 12 pounders, loaded with grape shot, they made a precipitate retreat.
"Our out posts and patrols have been as far as Pataghom without meeting any of the enemy."
"We expect new reinforcements and the army is in high spirits."
"The river Lys drifts full of Frenchmen, which were cut to pieces yesterday in their retreat, and the road from Ghent to Courtray is covered with their dead bodies."
VIENNA, June 11.
An Imperial and Royal Proclamation will make its appearance in a short time, according to which a fresh levy of recruits is to take place to consist of 130,000 men. The following three remarkable articles thereof are known already. 1. That the nobility shall not enjoy during the war their prerogative, by which their vassals are exempted from levies. 2. The levy of these recruits is to fall chiefly on the citizens,
consequently all manufacturers to lose the privilege with respect to their workmen being free from military conscription. 3. The Farmers to be spared as much as possible in this levy, in order that agriculture may not be impeded.
With respect to the Conspiracy discovered in Turin, we have received the following accounts from Italy. As soon as the insurrection should have broken out and succeeded, the constitution was to have been altered immediately and made republican. Among the Conspirators were two members of the privy Council, five Senators and a great proportion of the king's guards. There was a merchant among them, who was the treasurer of Conspiracy, a million of Zechines (Dutch) and several millions of assignats were found in his possession. Since this discovery the enemy is observed to be more on the defensive than on the offensive, and is closely observed by the two Generals Devins and Colley, the king has taken instead of his guards, imperial Uhlans and staff Dragoons.
BERLIN, June 21.
Yesterday morning a royal courier arrived here, with the agreeable news of the capture of the city and fortress of Cracow.
June 27.
We know for certain that the Porte has given the fullest assurance to the Courts concerned, that she would not meddle in any wile in the affairs of Poland.
UNITED STATES.
CHARLESTON, August 9.
Wednesday, in the court of admiralty for this district, the judge pronounced his decree in the long contested cause of the Dutch brigantine the Vrow Christiana Magdalena, captured and brought into this port by the captains Ballard and Talbot.
The libel was on behalf of the captain and owners of the said brigantine, claiming restitution under the 15th and 19th articles of the treaty with the United Netherlands. A plea was entered to the jurisdiction of the court, under the 17th article of the treaty with France, and the 6th section of the act of Congress of the 5th of June last, entitled, "An additional act to the act for the punishment of crimes and offences against the United States."
And a claim was interposed on behalf of Capt. William Talbot, as a French citizen, acting under a commission from the governor of Guadalupe, and as having taken this vessel out of the possession of Capt. Ballard, the original captor, his prize-master producing no commission.
The judge, on considering the arguments in support of the plea to the jurisdiction, over-ruled the same as irrelevant—
1st. Because the 17th article of the treaty with France contemplates only French vessels of war, or privateers legally appointed.
2d. Because the 5th section of the act of Congress of the 5th June last does not lessen the jurisdiction of the district courts, in any case of which they had previous cognizance; and the decree of the supreme court of the United States in the case of Glaf and others against the sloop Betsey, &c. having declared that every district court of the United States possesses all the power of an admiralty court, whether considered as an instance or a prize court. This cause was therefore cognizable therein by the law of nations and the constitution of the court.
The Judge being of opinion, that Captain Ballard had acted without any commission authorizing him to cruise or arm for war, and had not even the pretence of being a French citizen; that Capt. Talbot having armed his vessel (then an American bottom) in an American port, proceeded thence to Guadalupe for the express purpose, as appeared in evidence, of changing the property, applying for a French commission, obtaining the same within two days after the sale of the vessel, and under colour of such commission, having captured the said brigantine Vrow Christiana Magdalena: which acts were deemed contrary to the 19th article of the treaty with the United Netherlands, and in no way derogatory to the 17th article of the treaty with France as not being within the purview or intention thereof—Restitution of the vessel and cargo was therefore decreed.
August 15.
Messrs. West and Bignall, at a very early period, proposed to the commissioners of the Orphan-house to perform one night, annually, for the benefit of the institution, free of all expenses whatever. They carried this promise

ref. Then a retreat commenced, which took place in the greatest order to Morbaix, where the army will remain this night and to-morrow will march for Nivelles, to cover the country as much as possible, and to preserve Namur.
Our loss of men is not very great, and at most does not exceed 1500. We lost no heavy artillery; the enemy lost one howitzer and a standard.
July 1. In the action, which was fought on the 26th June at Fleurus, the Dutch bore a distinguished part.
The following is the account given by the Prince of Orange, to the States General, dated Head-Quarters at Rouculx, 28th June:
As circumstances required the City of Charleroi to be a third time relieved, the combined army under my orders and under command of Prince Cobourg, marched on the 25th for the purpose of attacking the enemy upon all quarters the succeeding day.
The attack was made by the right wing which the general of the cavalry Prince Frederick of Orange commanded, and by the centre with which I was, with so much success, that the enemy were every where driven back with considerable loss, and obliged to re-cross the Sambre, by which the objects particularly entrusted to my direction were completely fulfilled.
As I was preparing for the attack of Marchienne au Pont, I received the disagreeable information that the army of the Prince Cobourg, which constituted the left wing, was under the necessity of falling back, upon the account of the superior numbers of the enemy, and that the fortress of Charleroi was surrendered to the enemy upon capitulation, after having sustained another siege.
From the receipt of this information, as well as a letter from Prince Cobourg, I found myself reduced to the necessity of abandoning all my conquests and batteries belonging to the enemy, and of retiring in the evening at 5 o'clock, to Haine St. Paul, which took place in the best order without any loss of men or artillery, after all the troops from first to last had behaved with as much spirit as bravery. I have yet to mention, that the loss upon the side of the troops of Holland, in wounded and killed, does not exceed 100 men. Among the first Lieutenants, Beyer, of the Holland foot guards—Captain Pellizar, besides 2 officers of the Battalion of Malebeck—and among the dead are Captain Homan and an officer of the German Battalion of Mollenbury.
(Signed) PRINCE OF ORANGE.
In a circumstantial detail signed by the hereditary Prince of Orange, amongst many interesting particulars, the inextricable relation is remarkable.
On the 25th of June the Prince Frederick of Orange chased the enemy out of Anderlues and Fontain l'Eveque, and broke in upon their left wing not far from fort Wepre; a heavy cannonade took place for upwards of three hours, and—authenticated news arrived, that Charleroi had surrendered. On the 26th at 2 o'clock in the morning Pictor Beck was attacked in two divisions.—The cannonading on both sides was dreadful. The enemy, who had entrenched themselves near Tranfignes had a greater number of cannon. They dismounted 4 of our twelve pounders & 2 howitzers of a 16 pound caliber, and some powder magazines were set on fire till at length our infantry compelled the enemy to desert this post. The hostile troops retrograded to Marchienne au Pont and marched through Charleroi where they were greatly injured by our fire, upon which I sent a detachment to Charleroi under the command of the Prince of Hesse Phillipsthal in order to be more fully instructed in the particulars relative to the onset of this place; this detachment fell in with a small party of the enemy and seized upon two wagons loaded with wounded. To judge from the preparations in the enemy's camp every thing wore the appearance, that they were making ready for a precipitate flight and I waited with impatience to learn the tidings concerning the auspicious exploit of the second division, but alas! at 2 o'clock in the afternoon the scene was totally changed.
Close to Marchienne au Pont the enemy erected batteries against us, and with a body of 6000 men they advanced towards the wood of Monetau. At five o'clock we were informed, that the army under the Prince of Cobourg made an unsuccessful attack upon the enemy, who was now fall advancing towards us.—This caused us to retreat.
As Charleroi is now in the hands of the French, and as the baggage of Cobourg is sent to Brussels, it is more than probable that this city must be evacuated, unless the combined army can compel the French to retire. On the 28th Brussels was not in possession of the French. It is reported that an express from London is arrived, which brings an account of England having declared war against a certain power; but this news wants confirmation.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 21.
We hear that the President of the United States approves highly of the
wise and vigorous measures of our Governor, in suppressing the illicit privateer which was fitting out at Smithfield.
PHILADELPHIA,
AUGUST 27.
Says a Correspondent,
Why should the example of any foreign country be set up as a model for the imitation of the citizens of the United States?—We were born and nurtured in the lap of Civil and Religious Liberty; and it is a truth which cannot be controverted, that there is not an individual among us, who has reason to complain of actual oppression, or can justly anticipate legal suffering.
The nations of Europe, who are struggling to obtain what we enjoy, are young in the School of Freedom. Experience will teach them what we already know; and there is not a real patriot among them who would not think his country happy in proportion as it approximated to the state which a free constitution, just laws, and an equal administration has advanced the American Republic. To what purpose then is any foreign example exhibited to our view as a model. It is a fact that those who decry foreign customs, connections and politics, and depreciate every thing domestic to serve one turn, frequently bring forward the worst traits in European manners as examples for our imitation to serve another.
Died at Charleston, South-Carolina, Mr. BIGNALL, Manager of the Theatre in that city.
By this Day's Mail.
EASTON, (E. S. M.) August 19.
From a Correspondent,
The late melancholy event at Pittsburgh must make a deep and it is hoped a lasting impression on the true Republican mind of this country. It shows the necessity of forming our opinions agreeably to reason and to the nature of our government—for opinion is the source of power in a Representative Republic—If that become erroneous and diffuse itself extensively our beautiful fabric of Freedom must gradually decay and finally tumble. Surely there cannot be a more erroneous opinion than that on which the misguided Rioters have lifted their arms against their country—They act on the doctrine that a small part may oppose an act made by a majority—an act expressly warranted by a free constitution which this country adopted. Such conduct if often repeated would exemplify all the great evils which the enemies to Liberty have imputed to the Republican form; and finally perhaps to worry the people that in the course of twenty years even a Standing Army might become a popular thing—This has been the case in other countries—Yet it is true that none of these countries had the grand Palladium of Liberty—an open and Free Representation of The People as we have—It certainly is the duty of every serious and reflecting mind to oppose every attack by violence on the laws of this country—if they do not, confusion must ensue—civil war succeeded, and force decide the dreadful appeal. Nations have less frequently lost freedom by invasion and foreign force than by internal civil commotions—These have generally terminated in a Government of Force. Nothing but rational vigilance over the law-makers, and internal peace can secure Freedom in this country. So important is Disunion among us to our enemies that it may be justly suspected that a Foreign Enemy is at the bottom of this wicked business. The people of Maryland however are too wise and enlightened not to feel the liveliest indignation at this commotion, so unreasonable, so hazardous to our political Theories which can not exist, if peace, internal peace, order and law be not held sacred by the people—For in a Representative Republic The People themselves must guard their own laws from violation.
BOSTON, August 22.
Wednesday arrived the ship Astrea, belonging to Mr. Wood of Wiscasset, A. Askins master, in 52 days from Liverpool. July 11th, spoke the Cleopatra, Peters, 25 days from Philadelphia, for Falmouth, (Eng.) lat. 44, long. 37. spoke Fair American, Fleming, from Baltimore for London—out 18 days, Capt. Bridges, of this place was to sail from Liverpool for Hull, in about a fortnight after Captain Askins. With Captain Askins came passengers, many Merchants and Manufacturers.
Same day, ship Boston Packet Captain Barret, from Limington, (Eng.)
long passage, also, the Lydia, Capt. Hopkins from Peterburg, 70 days. Spoke, 14th July, the ship Hope, answered from Bolton, for Amsterdam; but suppos'd her from Nantucket for France; also, a Schooner, Captain Andrews 21 days from Statia; frequently heard from Guadalupe, but nothing decisively important. Also a Schooner, Capt. Minot, from St. Bartholomews, 23 days.
CHARLESTON, August 9.
In consequence of an alarm respecting the existence of a malignant, contagious fever in Charleston, the general committee of the citizens have appointed a sub-committee to confer with a committee of the medical society; and the said committees having jointly inspected those parts of the city in which disease hath been said to be most prevalent, from the result of their enquiries they are happy to inform their fellow citizens, that none such has been discovered.
Alexander Baron, Tucker Harris, David Ramsay, Committee of the Medical Society. Arnoldus Vanderhorst, Edward Darrell, Anthony Toomer, John Splat Cripps, William Johnson, Sub-Committee of the Citizens.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 26.
Yesterday arrived in this port, the ship Washington, Capt. Thos. Randall from Canton, in China. Capt. Randall failed with an English fleet under the command of Sir Erasmus Gower, Knt. The polite attention of Admiral Gower, and his obliging behavior while on his passage, to promote the navigation and welfare of the ship Washington, demands the particular acknowledgments of the concerned, and particularly Capt. Randall, who publicly declares himself much indebted to the Admiral for favors rendered him.
From the Governor of the island of St. Helena, where the ship had occasion to stop, Capt. Randall also received every mark of respect; besides the Governor's assistance in procuring them every accommodation.
Capt. Randall was boarded by the English frigate, Blanche, on the American coast, by whose officers, it appears, he was treated with a degree of insult, which seems to degrade the character of Englishmen on this station, and which the Capt. remarks, forms an unbecoming contrast with the conduct of others of the same nation.
The arrival of this ship affords us more particular melancholy tidings of the death of Mr. Shaw, a proprietor of the ship, and consular from America—The following relative to Mr. Shaw's exit, is taken from the ship Washington's log book.
On Saturday the 31st of May, at 3 o'clock, P. M. departed this life, Samuel Shaw, Esq. consular for the United States of America, for Canton in China. This gentleman supported with uncommon firmness a long, lingering illness which every effort was used to remove, by the surgeon of the ship, Mr. James Dodge, who paid unremitting attention to his complaint, and who was also aided by the best English surgeon in Canton, and at sea, by those of the Lyon and Hindostan; but in vain. Mr. Shaw resigned himself to his fate; taking an affectionate leave of his brother and attending friends, and of the officers of the ship—at 5 P. M. his body was decently laid out, and removed again to his state room—a coffin was prepared, and the deceased laid in it, removed upon deck.—On the 2d June the corps was brought to the gangway, attended by his brother, Capt. Randall, and the officers, where the ship's company were assembled—after performing the usual ceremony, for the burial of the dead at sea, the corps was committed to the deep.
The following extract of a letter from one of the committee of American Merchants, who waited on the British Ministers for advice, respecting a compliance with orders from America, contains much interesting information, which is of the more consequence, as it comes from an authentic source.
London, June 22, 1794.
My Dear Friend,
I thank you for the full information contained in your several letters on the subject of the present disputes between the United States and this country. I wrote you my sentiments thereon yesterday in a letter I forwarded to Lymington. I have expressed the satisfaction I feel in Mr. Jay's having been authorized to adjust those disputes, as from what I have seen of him, and from what
I know of the disposition of our government towards America, I am under no apprehensions of being again involved in a war with America. I know from repeated conversations on the subject, it is not the wish of our Ministers. Indeed I must say that, except in the instance of issuing the unfortunate instructions of November 6, I have found them uniformly disposed to act a friendly part towards America; and of her government, they have always spoke to me in terms of great respect.—How it happened that those instructions were issued, I cannot tell; but when at the desire of the Merchants, I went to our Ministers, accompanied by a committee appointed for that purpose, and pointed out to them the mischief that would result from those instructions, they were easily convinced, and the revocation was published without delay. The conduct of the admiralty courts in the West-Indies, as stated in your letters, in condemning all vessels indiscriminately which are brought before them for judgment, is highly reprehensible, and I trust will become the subject of enquiry. I will not dismiss the subject of politics, without mentioning another instance of the good will which I have given you to understand to be entertained by our ministers towards the United States of America. By the French property bill lately passed, it is made high treason to pay any money to or for account of, any person or persons who may have been in France, since the first of January last, or to furnish them with any kind of goods &c. of course if any American should have been in France, or in any part of her dominions, tho' perhaps on a visit of curiosity, no house here could have paid any money or have shipped any goods for his account; nor have paid any bill, or have shipped goods for any house in America, in which he was a partner, without being liable to the penalties of the act.
On this the new committee of American merchants made a strong representation to Mr. Pitt, he immediately desired, an interview with me and a sub-committee on the business: he assured us it was not the intention of government that the fair commerce of America should be affected by the act: that the inconvenience complained of should be removed by an order in council. He directed the solicitor general to prepare such an order, before it was carried into effect, he sent the draft to me with a request that I would lay it before the merchants; the alterations I was instructed to suggest he admitted without hesitation, and the order was published on the 14th instant. This is done while the subjects of all other neutral nations are still subject to the operation of the bill. In short, I have the pleasure of repeating, that I am under no apprehensions of our being again involved in a war with America. I am persuaded we shall not, unless Mr. Jay should be instructed to insist on concessions which this country cannot make with honor; and I have too high an opinion of the good sense of America to suspect that he is instructed to make any demand which would be an insuperable bar to the adjustment of the matters in difference.
Since writing the foregoing I have had a further communication with Mr. Pitt, and therefore I am warranted in saying, that if the same conciliatory spirit exists in the government of the United States, which certainly exists in the government of this country, there seems to be a reasonable prospect of an amicable adjustment.
NO 70,
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT:
BE it remembered that on the fourth day of August in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Joseph Priestley 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:
"An appeal to the serious and candid Professors of Christianity on the following subjects viz. 1. The use of reason in the matters of religion—2. The power of man to do the will of God—3. Original Sin—4. Election, Reprobation, 5. The Divinity of Christ; and 6. Atonement for Sin by the death of Christ. By Joseph Priestley L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. To which are added a concise History of the rise of those doctrines, and an account of the Trial of Mr. Elwall for Heresy and Blasphemy at Stafford Assizes. To us there is one God the Father and one Mediator the Man Christ Jesus. 1. Cor. VIII. 6. 1. Tim. II. 5."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.
Aug. 27.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED,
Ship Alexander, Strong, Charleston 9 Brig Catherine, Teer Bourdeaux 70 Charlotte, Walsh, Porto Rico 18 Beiley, Adams Jeremie 30 Jesusda Boa Sintenza, Bay of all Joao Miguel Jardim, Santos 64 Maria, Little, Boston 9 Sloop Louisiana, Church, Savannah 10 Abigail, Blunt, Portsmouth N. H. The Zebra, British sloop of war of 18 guns arrived at Charleston before Captain Strong sailed. The Brig Brandywine Miller, is arrived at the Port in 20 days from St. Marks.
The Schooner Liberty Capt. Villette 23 days from Grand Terre Guadalupe, was run on shore, on the Hen and Chickens, near the Light House to prevent her being taken by the Duke of York privateer of 14 guns, which was in chase of her—The above Schooner was chased part of 2 days off the Capes, by an English Frigate.
LANDING,
This Day from on board the brig Ann and Mary, Capt. Corrie, from Antigua,
NINETY HOGSHEADS OF
Prime Antigua Rum,
ONE third of which is fourth proof, the other third, also a few hogsheads remaining on hand of the Brig Sally's CARGO, Captain West from same place, which has been so much approved of for the beauty of its flavour.
Jamaica Spirits,
MOLASSES,
Genuine Madeira Wine,
By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon.
ALS
20 TIERCES
FRESH RICE,
By the Norfolk, Captain Art,
FOR SALE BY
Levinus Clarkson,
No. 216, South corner of Pine and Water Streets.
Aug. 27.
NO. 69.
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT:
BE it remembered that on the fourth day of August, in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Thomas Dobson of the said District, hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"An Account of the Bilious Remitting Yellow Fever, as it appeared in the city of Philadelphia in the year 1793, by Benjamin Rush, M. D. Professor of the Institutes and of Clinical Medicine in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States intitled "An Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such Copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.
Aug. 27.
NO. 71.
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT:
BE it remembered that on the fourth day of August in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Joseph Priestley 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:
"Letters addressed to the Philosophers and Politicians of France on the subject of Religion. To which are prefixed Observations relating to the causes of the general prevalence of Infidelity, by Joseph Priestley, L. L. D. F. R. S. &c."
"Tolerance."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.
NO. 72.
District of Pennsylvania,
TO WIT:
BE it remembered that on the fourth day of August in the nineteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Joseph Priestley 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:
"Two Sermons, viz. 1. The present state of Europe compared with former Prophecies, preached on the 11th day 1794, with a Preface containing the reasons for the Authors leaving England. 2. The use of Christianity especially in difficult times, being the Authors Tare well discounted to his Congregation on Hockney, by Joseph Priestley L. L. D. F. R. S. &c."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.

A FEW TONS Chipped Logwood, FOR SALE, Landing at Hamilton's wharf. Apply to John Vaughan, WHO HAS FOR SALE CLARET, In hogsheads and cases of the first quality. Aug. 7. d
NOTICE. The New Cattle Lottery begins drawing the 1st September; a RE- GISTER BOOK is kept at Mr. Boffey's No. 13 South Water Street, where Tick- ets are registered at 1/4 of a dollar, and Notice is per Letter the same day they are drawn, whether blank or prize, to any part of the Continent. August 14. d
GUTHRIE'S GEOGRAPHY Improved. THE Subscription for this work on the original terms, of twelve dollars and the holder will be closed this day—and on Monday the Subscription will open at four teen dollars, exclusive of the price of bind- ing. The new maps added to this edition are twenty one; among which are those of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecti- cut, Rhode-Island, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mar- yland, Virginia, Kentucky, North Caro- lina, the Genesee Government, South Caro- lina and Georgia. These maps have ne- ver been given in any former system of Geography, and it is hoped, would alone be sufficient to entitle this work to a pre- ference to any other edition of Guthrie's. N.B. The map of the United States, compiling by Mr. Samuel Lewis, from the respective State maps, will be far more complete than any one yet published, and be printed on two large sheets of paper, nearly the size of the late Mr. Mur- ray's map. May 31. d
Scheme of a Lottery, To raise 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars, deducting 15 per Cent. from the Prizes—this Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 24539 Prizes and 23461 Blanks, being about one and an half Blanks to a Prize. The Directors of the Society for establish- ing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising One Hundred Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the draw- ing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Bas, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York— Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew Mc- Culloch and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard How- ell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Day- ton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Donham, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomfield, and Eliza- h Boudinot of New-Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every assurance and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately discharged by a check upon one of the Banks.
SCHEME: Prize of 20,000 Dollars is 20,000 1 20,000 10,000 2 20,000 5,000 4 20,000 2,000 10 20,000 1,000 20 20,000 500 40 20,000 100 200 20,000 50 400 20,000 20 1,000 20,000 10 2,000 20,000 5 4,000 20,000 1 20,000 20,000 262,000 266,000 14,539 Prizes. 262,000 23,461 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000 Last drawn number, 2,000 266,000 Tickets at 7 Dollars each is 266,000
The drawing will commence, under the direction of a Committee of the Superin- tendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Har- tenberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Bleecker, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them. In order to secure the punctual pay- ment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 40,000 dollars, with four sufficient securities, to perform their instructions, the substance of which is 1. That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dol- lars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadel- phia, to the credit of the Governor of the State, and such of the Superintendents as are in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, for the payment of the Prizes. 2. The Managers to take sufficient se- curity for any Tickets they may trust, other- wise to be responsible for them. 3. To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Banks, abstracts of which shall be sent monthly, to the Governor of the Society. Trenton, January 1, 1794. On application to either of the above gen- tlemen, information will be given where Tickets may be had. February 24. t&fif The Lottery published by the "Society for establishing useful manufac- tures," will commence drawing the first Tuesday in November next—
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, Aug. 20, 1794. Notice is hereby given, that PROPOSALS Will be received at the Office of the Com- missioner of the Revenue until the ex- piration of the first day of October next, for the supply of all Rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January to the thirty-first day of December 1795, including both days, at the places, and within the districts herein- after mentioned, viz. 1. At any place or places between York and Carlisle, in the State of Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh, and at Pittsburgh, York, and Carlisle. 2. At any place or places from Pittsburgh to the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, and at the mouth of Big Beaver Creek. 3. At any place or places from the said mouth to the upper falls of the said Big Beaver, and at the upper falls. 4. At any place or places from the said up- per falls to Mahoning, and at Mahoning. 5. At any place or places from the said Mahoning, over to the Head Navigation of the river Cuyahoga, and at the said Head Navigation. 6. At any place or places from the said Head Navigation to the mouth of the said river Cuyahoga, and at the said mouth. 7. At any place or places between the mouth of the Big Beaver Creek, to the mouth of the river Muskingum, and on the said river to the Tuscarawas, and at the Tuscarawas, and thence over to the Cuyahoga river, and thence down the said river to its mouth. 8. At any place or places between the mouth of the river Muskingum and the mouth of the Scioto river, and at the mouth of the said river Scioto. 9. At any place or places between the mouth of Scioto river and the mouth of the Great Miami, at the mouth of the Great Mi- ami, and from thence to the Rapids on the fall of the Ohio, and at the said Rapids. 10. At any place or places between the mouth of the Great Miami, upon the said Miami, to and at Peque Town. 11. At any place or places from Fort Wash- ington to Fort Hamilton, and at Fort Hamil- ton. At any place or places from Fort Ha- milton to Fort St. Clair, and at Fort St. Clair. 12. At any place or places from Fort St. Clair to Fort Jefferson, and at Fort Jefferson. 13. At any place or places from Fort Je- fferson to Fort Recovery the field of action of the 4th of November 1791, and at the said field of action. 14. At any place or places from the said field of action to the Miami Villages, and at the Miami Villages. 15. At any place or places from the said Miami Villages to the falls of the Miami river, which flow into Lake Erie, and at the said falls, and from thence, to its mouth, and at its mouth. 16. At any place or places from the mouth of the said Miami river of Lake Erie to Sand- usky Lake, and at Sandusky Lake. 17. At any place or places from the Sandusky Lake, to the mouth of the river Cayahoga. 18. At any place or places from the mouth of the said river Cayahoga to Presque Isle, and at Presque Isle. 19. At any place or places from the Presque Isle to the stream running into Lake Erie from towards the Jadagique Lake, & thence over to and at the said Jadagique Lake, and thence down the Alleghany river to Fort Franklin. 20. At any place or places from Presque Isle to Le Boeuf, and at Le Boeuf. 21. At any place or places from Le Boeuf to Fort Franklin, and at Fort Franklin, and from thence to Pittsburgh. 22. At any place or places from the Rapids of the Ohio to the mouth of the Ouabache river, & from the mouth of the said Ouabache river to the mouth of the river Ohio. 23. At any place or places on the East side of the river Mississippi, from the mouth of the Ohio river, to the mouth of the Illinois river. 24. At any place or places from the mouth of the said Ouabache river up to Fort Knox, and at Fort Knox. 25. At any place or places from Fort Knox up the said Ouabache to Ouitanion, and at Ouitanion. 26. At any place or places from Ouitanion, up the said Ouabache to the head navigation of a branch thereof, called Little River, and at the said head navigation of Little River. 27. At any place or places from the said head navigation of Little River over to the Miami Village. 28. At any place or places from the mouth of the river Tennessee to Ocoeequoo Bear Creek, on the said river, including the same. 29. At any place or places from the mouth of the river Cumberland to Nashville, on the said river, and at Nashville. 30. And At any place or places within thirty miles of said Nashville to the South- ward, Westward or Northward thereof. Should any ration be required at any place or within other districts, not specified in these proposals, the price of the same is to be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound of bread or flour, One pound of beef, or 3/4 of a pound of pork, One quart of salt, Two quarts of vinegar, } per 100 rations. Two pounds of soap, One pound of candles, }
Money to be Lent, On Mortgage of REAL ESTATES, Within the City and Liberties of Philadel- phia. Apply to Nicholas Diehl, jun. Attorney at Law. No. 19, South Fourth street. Aug. 4. mw&fif
FOR SALE, the following Tracts of Land, in Virginia. ONE tract in Frederick county, contain- ing 8756 acres, being part of that whereon col. Thomas Bryan Martin now resides, known by the name of Greenway court, a- bout 12 miles from Winchester and 5 from Newtown. For the convenience of pur- chasers, it will be divided into parcels of various dimensions from 200 to 600 acres, which may be viewed by application to col. R. K. Meade, living near the premises.— The greater part is very fertile and well timbered. Another tract in the same county on Passage creek, containing 220 acres, and adjoining Jacob Levin's goods. Another tract in Hampshire county, contain- ing by patent, 699 acres, called Slim Bottom, situated on both sides of the South Branch and within two miles of the mouth of it, and is supposed to have a good mill seat. Another tract in Hampshire county on New Creek and Kettle-Lick, containing 501 acres. Another tract in Prince William county, called Lee'sylvania, containing upwards of 2000 acres, lying upon Potomack river, a bout 23 miles below Alexandria, and 28 below the City of Washington, compre- hending Free Stone Point, which appears to be a quarry of free-stone, covering about 50 acres and adjoining the river, where ves- sels of 100 tons conveniently harbour. On another part of this tract it is supposed there is a quarry of slate, convenient to water carriage. Upwards of two thirds are in woods. Mr. Enoch S. Lane, living on the premises, will show this tract. Another tract, in Fairfax county, called Springfield, containing 2040 1-2 acres, a- bout 13 miles from Alexandria and 10 from Washington; abounds with fine springs and meadow ground, and may be seen by apply- ing to Mr. John Wood, living on part of it. Another tract in Fairfax county, contain- ing 392 acres, on Turkey-cock Run, a- bout 6 miles from Alexandria. Another tract in Fairfax county, contain- ing about 176 acres, adjoining Mr. J. Wat- son's seat, about four miles from Alexan- dria. Another tract, in Fairfax county, contain- ing 543 acres, near Occoquan, joining Mr. Edward Washington's. Another tract, in Fairfax county, contain- ing 80 acres or thereabout, within a mile of Pohick Landing, and within five miles of Mount Vernon, lies level, and is well timbered. An undivided moiety in another tract, containing about 284 acres, in Fairfax county, about 5 miles from Washington, & 9 from Alexandria, where J. Robinson for- merly lived. Another parcel of land, within a mile of Alexandria, containing about 24 acres, and to be sold in acre or half-acre lots. Also, sundry unimproved lots of various sizes, in different parts of the town of Alex- andria. To describe the premises more particu- larly is deemed unnecessary, as it is expec- ted every person will examine and view whatever part he shall be inclined to buy. My only object being to raise a certain sum of money, by selling so many or such parts of the aforesaid tracts of land and lots as shall be necessary for that purpose, one half of the purchase money must be paid at the time of contract, and the other within a year from the first day of August next, and at the time of delivering possession or ex- ecuting a legal conveyance. The hands re- maining unfold, except the tract in Prince William, after raising a limited sum, will be divided into tenements, and leased for a term of years. From the 12th day of Oc- tober next, till the 15th of December, I shall be in the city of Richmond, and after that time I shall remain at home, in Alex- andria, at which places, or elsewhere, I shall be prepared to detail particulars, and to enter into contracts. Alexandria, July 28 CHARLES LEE. Aug. 8. tawt10
The ration are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times, during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at each of the said posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood in each case, that all losses sustained by the deprecations of the enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the prices of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of credible character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The contract for the above supplies will be made either for one year, or for two years, as may appear eligible. Persons disposed to contract will therefore confine
their offers to one year, as they may form their propositions so as to admit an election of the term of two years. The offers may comprise all the places which have been specified, or a part of them only. It is also Desired, that proposals may be offered for supplying at the two posts of Fort Washington and Pittsburgh all the rations necessary for the main Army, its detachments and the Gar- rison above mentioned during the said year 1795. The provisions &c. which will be received at Pittsburgh will be those which shall be necessary for the troops at that place and at the posts north, north-west and in the vicinity, on the west thereof. The provisions which will be received at Fort Washington will be those which shall be required for the remainder of the posts, for the principal detachments and for the main Army. The expense and trouble of safe keeping, unpacking and issuing the provisions deliverable under this second form of the proposition, will be saved to the Contractors. The exact proportion of the whole supplies, which will be required at each of the two Posts of Fort Washing- ton and Pittsburgh will be determined at the time of executing the contract. Aug. 21. tawt10
One hundred dollars Reward. WHEREAS there were delivered in the Month of October last, from the Stores of the Subscriber, Two Chefs and nine Half Chefs of Bohemian Tea, marked, numbered and weighing, as order, to some person or persons with pretended orders from Mr. ISAAC CLASON of this City, but which he did not receive; whoever will give in- formation so that a discovery may be made, who got the said Tea, shall receive the above reward; and it is requested that the Dealers in the Article will be careful in examining the Marks and Numbers of the Chefs that have passed through their hands since the period above mentioned, and give the desired information. New-York, July 31, 1794. William and James Constable.
Ship Washington. C. q. lb. Tare B. { No. 327 3 2 16 60 } Whole 473 3 2 24 64 } Chefs W. { 177 1 3 12 39 } B. { 177 1 2 23 39 } 198 1 3 7 41 } Half 213 1 3 18 37 } Chefs. 227 1 3 7 40 } 287 1 3 9 38 } 301 1 3 15 40 } 379 1 3 18 41 } 404 1 3 14 39 } Aug. 6. dim
One thousand Dollars REWARD. Some few Counterfeit Post Notes of the Bank of Maryland, having been lately discov- ered in circulation, and on tracing the same were found to come from the back parts of Virginia, where they probably first issued; to avoid imposition it is thought necessary to give the following description of them, by which they may readily be detected. They have the letter D, for their alphabe- tical mark, at the left hand side of the Note. The paper on which they are printed is more foliant tender, the strokes of the letters, in the engraving are in general stronger, and have a darker appearance than in the bills. The signature William Patterson, is badly done, the strokes of the letters, are stiff and labored, and appear to be painted over with the pen, as well as the flourishing of the name. The value is left blank in the engraving, to be filled up in writing, so the sum may be more or less at pleasure. No true Post-Notes of the alphabetical mark, above described, have been lately is- sued, and very few are now in circulation. The above reward of One Thousand dol- lars will be paid to any person, or persons, who shall discover, or prosecute to conviction, the several offenders, or any of them, of the following description, viz. The person or persons, who engraved the late. The printer, or printers of the said bills. Every person who has acted as principal in any way in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills. WILLIAM PATTERSON, President, of the Bank of Maryland. Bms, April 8, 1794.
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA In the House of Representatives, DECEMBER 21st, 1793. WHEREAS the Commissioners of pub- lic Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special In- dents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation: Therefore, Resolved, That all holders of special In- dents be directed, and required, on or before the first day of November next, to deliver the special Indents in their possession to one or other of the Commissioners of the Treasury, who are to give receipts for the same, and to report to the Commissioners on public ac- counts, on or before the tenth day of Nov- ember next, the amount by them respective- ly received, and also to the Legislature, at their meeting in November next, and that all special Indents not rendered into the Treasury above, on or before the first day of November next, shall be, and the same are hereby barred. Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in the several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the first day of November next. And that the Dele- gates of this State in the Congress of the United States, be requested to cause this resolution to be published in one or more papers in the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and that provision will be made for the ex- pences attending such publication. Ordered, That the resolution be sent to the Senate for their concurrence. By order of the House. JOHN SANFORD DART, C. H. R. In the SENATE, DECEMBER 21st, 1793. Resolved, That this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the foregoing resolutions. Ordered, That the resolutions be sent to the House of Representatives. by order of the Senate, FELIX WARLEY Clerk. ewt N.
NOTICE. The GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES is now published at No. 119 CHESNUT STREET—to which place the OFFICE of the Editor is removed, and where PRINTING WORK in general is performed. CHARLES LEE. Aug. 8. tawt10
German Passengers. A FEW Healthy Young Passengers, Just arrived in the Ship Holland, Captain FRANKLIN, From Amsterdam, now at anchor opp site Vine-Street; whose names are to be had for by applying on board, or to Pragers, & Co. August 20. d.1w.
Choice St. Croix Sugar, JUST IMPORTED, And for Sale, By JAMES YARD. Also a quantity of RUSSIA Mats. June 24th. d
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, hds. and quar- ter casks LISBON do. in pipes and quarter casks Souchong and Congo TEAS, in quarter chefts A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. June 9. d
The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeited Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are good general imitations of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the fol- lowing M A R K S. Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States. ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark. The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper. The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O. to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word. In the word United the letters are nar- rower and closer together than the rest of the bill. The i and f in the word promise are not parallel, the f inclining much more forward than the i. The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the Letters are stronger and the device in the margin, particularly in much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in oper- ation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year. Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America. ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark. They are printed on a paper nearly sim- ilar to that of the counterfeited Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills. The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in num- ber thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits. The word Company is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the o being less than the m, and o- thers following. There is no broke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the broke is well defined. The letters cut in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are so cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the Ta and the y going below them. The signature J Nixon, has the appearance of being written with lamb-blk pen- and, differs from other ink, used in printing the bills and the cashier's signa- ture. It is supposed these forgeries were com- mitted in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been ap- prehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the author of them. The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOL- LARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz. The person or persons, who manufac- tured the paper on which the Bills are printed. The person or persons, who engraved the plates. The printer or printers, of the bills. Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills. Philadelphia, March 28, 1794 April 22, 1794.
Other counterfeit bills of the Bank of the United States have ap- peared in circulation. The denomination is of TWENTY DOLLARS, and the alphabetical mark is the letter B. They may be distinguished from the ge- nuine by the following MARKS: The paper of the counterfeits is of a more tender texture and glossy surface than the genuine, and there is no water mark in them. The letter C. in the word Cashier, in the true bills is strongly marked, whereas in the counterfeits, the whole letter is a fine hair stroke, evidently in an unaided state. The letter a in the word demand, is badly formed and the whole word ill done and there is no comma at the end of it, as there is in the genuine bills. The marginal device, is much darker in the false, than in the genuine bills ow- ing to the shade strokes being coarser, much nearer together, and consequently much more numerous. This difference strikes the eye at first view. The same reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, will be paid for apprehending & prosecuting to conviction the several above described Offenders in respect to this, as to the last described bills. THOMAS WILLING, President of the Bank United States. JOHN NIXON, President of the Bank of North America. By order of the Commissioners of the Re- spective Boards.