Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1795-03-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
AND
DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 55 of Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1795.
[Whole No. 777.]
On Tuesday, the 24th inst.
At Seven o'clock in the Evening,
At the Coffee House,
Will be sold by Public Auction,
A NUMBER OF
Forfeited Shares (compleat)
IN THE
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turn-
pike Road Company.
Footman & Co. Aug'trs.
March 3.
For LONDON,
The Brig
DIANA,
THOMAS MASON, Jun. Master;
Burthern about 2000 barrels, the greatest
part of her cargo being engaged, will sail on
or before the 24th of March. She is a stout
vessel, well found, Philadelphia built, falls
well, and has good accommodations for pas-
sengers. For freight or passage enquire of
MATTHIAS KELLY, South Water-street,
GAZZAM & TAYLOR, Front-street or
RALPH MATHER, Race-street, No. 71.
February 23.
New-castle Pier Lot-
tery.
Tickets in the above Lottery may be ex-
changed at the Office No 149 Chestnut-
street between Fourth and Fifth streets.
Arrangements having been made to obtain
regularly each day's drawing.
Information also will be given where
a few remaining Tickets may be purchas-
ed.
N. B. The Lottery commenced draw-
ing the 25th inst.
28 Feb. d.
BOOKS.
PRINTED & PUBLISHED
By Matthew Carey,
No. 118, Market Street,
1. Charlotte, a tale of truth,
By Mrs. Rowson, of the New-Theatre,
Philadelphia.
Second American edition—Price 75 cents.
[The rapid sale of the First Edition of
this interesting novel, in a few months,
is the best proof of its merit.]
the vessels taken—and many very interest-
ing articles not in the first edition.
15. Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles
Lettres. Three dollars 33 cents.
16. Smith's Letters to Married Women, on
nursing and the management of children, 62
cents.
17. American Farmer's Letters. 80 cents.
18. Young Misses Magazine. 2 vols. 1 dol-
lar 33 cents.
Containing—Dialogues between a Gover-
ness and several Young Ladies of Quality
their Scholars. In which each Lady is made
to speak according to her particular genius,
temper and inclination. Their several faults
are pointed out, and the easy way to amend
them, as well as to think, and speak, and
act properly; no less care being taken to
form their hearts to goodness, than to en-
lighten their understandings with useful
knowledge. A short and clear abridgment
is also given of sacred and profane History,
and some lessons in Geography. The useful
is blended throughout with the agreeable,
the whole being interspersed with proper re-
flexions and moral Tales.
Columbianum.
February 14, 1795.
At a Meeting of the Fellow Artists of
the Columbianum, at Mr. Groombridge's
House, adjoining the Bank of Pennsylva-
nia, in the City of Philadelphia.
G. I. Parkyns in the chair.
Resolved,
That the Columbianum or National
College, shall apprise the Artists of Amer-
ica, and such Ladies and Gentlemen, as
are desirous of seeing specimens of their
performances, either in Painting, Sculp-
ture, Architecture, or Engraving, that a
PUBLIC EXHIBITION will be opened
in the City of Philadelphia, on the first
day of May next, when those who wish to
be Exhibitors, are requested to notify
their intentions as soon as possible, address-
ed to the Chairman of the Columbianum
through the hands of Mr. Groombridge.
For Freight or Charter,
The Brig
ABIGAIL,
A. W. Trifsel, master.
BURTHERN about 2000 barrels, now ly-
ing at Jeff and Robert Waln's wharf, will
be ready to take in a cargo in a few days.
For terms apply to the master on board, or
THOMAS NEWMAN,
No. 118, South Second-street.
Who has for sale on board said Brig,
3000 bushels Lisbon Salt,
A few boxes fresh Lemons and Oranges,
And a few quarter casks Lisbon Wine.
Feb. 27 d.
SHAKSPEARE'S WORKS.
Mountford, Bioren, & Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform the Patrons to
these Works, and the Public, that from the
very Liberal Encouragement they have al-
ready received in the Undertaking, they will
be enabled to put the First Volume to
Press in the course of the ensuing Month.
This being the first attempt made in the
United States for the publication of the
Writings of the celebrated Shakespeare—and
the magnitude and elegance of the Work
and the price at which it is offered to the
Public, the Publishers anticipate a generous Patronage from
an enlightened Public.
It will be printed on a new and handsome
type—and on paper of a superior quality.
The first volume will contain an elegant Front-
piece of Shakespeare.
19. Puffin's Elements of Logic. 80 cents.
20. M'Fingal, an epic poem. 37 1-2 cents.
21. Teach Cope's examination of Lord Shel-
field's observations. 62 1-2 cents.
22. Ladies' Friend. 37 1-2 cents.
23. Smith's history of New York, from its
discovery to 1732. 1 dollar 25 cents.
24. Complete Atlas for the present war, con-
taining maps of France, Holland, Nether-
lands, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the
West-Indies. 2 dollars.
25. Constitutions of the United States, with
the Federal Constitution. 62 1-2 cents.
26. Peyton's Grammar for Freemen to
learn English. 50 cents.
27. Epitome of Euclid. 31 cents.
28. Gay's Fables. 31 cents.
29. Christian Economy. 25 cents.
30. Charms of Melody, a choice collection
of Songs. 25 cents.
31. American Museum, 12 vols, 8vo. Nine-
teen dollars and 80 cents.
Resolved,
That the Rooms intended for the Ex-
hibition shall be announced to the Public,
as soon as the preparatory arrangements
are completed.
Resolved,
That every possible care shall be taken
of such performances of Artists and Ho-
norary Exhibitors as are intended for the
Exhibition, and that they shall be returned
to the different proprietors, at the close
of the same, with every suitable precau-
tion.
For Hamburg,
The fast-sailing ship
INDUSTRY,
William Bell, master
LYING at a Sun's wharf,
will sail in a few days, having
three fourths of her cargo on board.
Freight or passage apply to J. O. H. N.
BROWN, at Walnut street wharf, or
Thomas Newman,
No. 118, South Second-street.
Feb. 7. d.
Wanted Immediately.
2 Smiths, a good fireman and White
Smith, good encouragement will be given.
Apply No 162 or 74 Market street.
Phila. Feb. 28, 1795.
N. B. Boarding and Lodging free. d.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
The Commissioners of Allegh-
any County having transmitted to the Sub-
scribers, for the purpose of collecting a list of
Taxes due on unseated Lands in said county,
for the year 1794, in consequence of which
we now possess a list of the said Lands,
to the one of us will attend, from the
6th to the 10th inst. from 9 till 10 o'clock
in the morning, at No. 158, south Front street
to receive said Taxes.
Presley Neill.
Dunning M c Nair.
Thirty dollars reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, a white
French servant man named Pierre La Fille,
about 30 years of age, of small stature, blue
eyes, light hair, on blue clothes, like
a sailor's, and has a small wound in one
of his fingers. He left my plantation last Sat-
urday morning, after reading several silver
spoons and forks, part of which he sold to a
silversmith in Fredericktown. He enticed
along with him a French Negro Girl, nam-
ed Glorie, about 22 years of age, black hair,
and me. She had on a green petticoat, and they
both speak bad English. He says he is a gar-
dener, and had been steaman on board a French
privateer which he left at Baltimore, pre-
vious to his coming into my service at Fre-
dericktown. Any person who will secure them
in either of the jails of the following places,
shall thereupon receive 15 dollars for each of
the said run-aways, of the following per-
sons.
Gentel Boarding & Lodging,
AT
No. 112, South Second-street.
March 3. d2w
George Hunter,
Chemist,
At his Laboratory, No. 114, South
Second-street.
INFORMS his former customers and the
public, that he has begun the DRUG bus-
iness again on an extended plan.
He has for sale a general assortment of
FRESH DRUGS,
CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS, and PA-
TENT MEDICINES.
WANTED,
An Apprentice
To the
Watch making and
Repairing Business
APPLY TO
G. Campbell,
No. 3, south Fourth street, two doors
from Market street.
Jan. 19. 2awtf
Columbianum.
Notice is hereby given,
That the Committee of Examination of Ta-
lents and Proficiencies, belonging to the Colum-
bianum or National College of Painting,
Sculpture, Architecture, and Engraving con-
tinue to receive recommendations from those
Artists, who mean to become Members of
that Institution, inclosed to Mr. Groombridge
at his house adjoining the Bank of Pennsyl-
vania, and addressed to the chairman.
Signed by order of the Committee of Ex-
amination, &c.
J. J. BARRALET,
THOS. ROBSON, Ass't. Sec
Feb. 27 d.
American Landscapes.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN AQUATINTA
TWENTY-FOUR
VIEWS.
Selected from the most striking and inte-
resting Prospects in the United States;
each of which VIEWS will be accom-
panied with a descriptive account of its
Local, Historical, and other Incidental
Particulars.
By G. I. PARKYNS,
Author of the "Monastic Remains and Ancient
Coffins in Great Britain."
Advertisement.
Take notice that on the third
Day of March, the Co-partnership of the
Subscribers was dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to the said Company
are requested to make speedy Payment, and
all persons having demands against said Com-
pany are requested to exhibit them for settle-
ment.
To be Let,
Part of a Neat House,
In an airy situation, very suitable for a small
genteel Family. Apply to the Printer.
March 5. d.
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
LISBON do in pipe and quarter casks
Bordeaux and Congo TEAS, in quarter
chefts
A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT
Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales
Velvet CORKS, in do.
Rafia MATTS, in do.
June 9. d.
Columbianum or National
College.
At a Meeting held at the City-Hall, Febru-
ary 27th. 1795.
Resolved,
THAT the Columbianum or National Col-
lege is not responsible for any letters or pub-
lications of any description in the newspapers
but such as bear the signature of the Chair-
man, countersigned by the Secretary pro-
tem. or Assistant Secretary: And that this
Resolution shall be notified to the Public in
the daily papers.
By Order,
SAM. BLODGET, Chairman.
P. P. PRICE, Sec. pro tem.
THOS. ROBSON, Ass't. Sec'y.
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,
By J. OAKROD,
At the Old Sign of Franklin's Head,
No. 41, Chestnut-street,
A SERMON,
On the Reciprocal Influence of Civil
Policy and Religious Duty.
Delivered in Christ Church, in the City of
Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 19th day of
Feb. being a day of General Thanksgiving.
By WILLIAM WHITE, D. D. Bishop
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
March 3. d2c.
Advertisement.
Lewis Deblois,
Samuel Breck, jun.
Philad. March 3d. 1795. 2aw3m
Card & Nail Factory,
No. 59, north Front street,
Webster, Adgate & White,
Have constantly for sale,
Cotton, Wool, Tow, and
Machine Cards,
Of all Kinds,
Cut Nails of all sizes,
Floor Brads, Sprigs and Tacks,
Fullers Shears, Gun Flints and Wool
Hats,
A quantity of kiln dried Indian Meal in
barrels.
Also for Sale,
A COMPLETE SET OF
Machinery for making Cards
On an improved Construction.
Oct. 2. 12wtf
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks
FOR SALE,
At the STORES of
Jeffe & Robert Waln,
PORT WINE in pipe, hhd. and quar-
ter casks

but this advantage is likewise waved, that we may face the scruples of the House of Representatives with their own Journal, and their own authorities.
The objection amounts to this, that the House ought not to censure... evil practice because it must thereby virtually condemn the men, who have been its authors.
That the human mind should delight in reposing itself on general propositions is a most pregnant cause of error; and on this occasion, the propensity has borne unbounded sway. For I will not hesitate to pronounce, that according to this doctrine, a law prohibiting for the first time a prevailing mischief, cannot be enacted without involving the same consequence. For example; let us suppose, that it becomes necessary to make some safe penal, which was not penal before. Let it be assigned as the reason of this new measure, that the practice had produced great detriment to the public: and that the numbers concerned in it, were an evidence that it was growing formidable. Every corporation might preface their by-laws with such a preamble: no member in the House of Representatives would hazard his reputation by affirming, that such a preamble would be unconstitutional or unjustifiable. Would not all those who had participated in that practice, be overtaken by an implied censure, that they had availed themselves of the non-existence of a law to indulge an immoral or noxious disposition? Legislation would be often narrowed within a very small circle, if no decision was to be made, in terms ever so general: where the denunciation of offensive actions would embrace individuals who committed them.
I am aware that amidst the inveteracy of two parties, each of them would be under no restraint from fulminating its anathemas against the other. But as this can never be prevented, as long as legislation exists, and even laws may be enacted to harass and oppress each other; the fear of letting parties loose with the weapons of censure in their hands may be dismissed as an excess of refinement; because it would affect to shut out lesser things; while the greater which the constitution permits, are amply sufficient for the purposes of mutual revenge.
In November, 1792, the speech of the President, and the answer of the House of Representatives, went up to the very points which have employed so much altercation. The President says:
"The prosperous state of our revenue has been intimated.—This would be still more the case, were it not for the impediments which in some places continue to embarrass the collection of the duties on spirits distilled within the United States. These impediments have lessened, and are lessening in local extent: and as applied to the community at large, the contentment with the law appears to be progressive."
"But symptoms of increased opposition having lately manifested themselves in certain quarters; I judged a special interposition on my part proper and advisable, and under this impression, have issued a proclamation, on warning against all unlawful combinations and proceedings, having for their object or tending to obstruct the operation of the law in question, and announcing that all lawful ways and means would be strictly put into execution for bringing to justice the infractors thereof."
"Measures have also been taken for the prosecution of offenders; and conjectures may be assured, that nothing within constitutional and legal limits, which may depend on me, shall be wanting to assert and maintain the just authority of the laws. In fulfilling this trust, I shall count entirely upon the full co-operation of the other departments of government, and upon the zealous support of all good citizens."
"The impediments," and "the symptoms of increased opposition," must have been the acts of some individuals; and, therefore, on individuals censure must light. If it be objected, that the acts referred to, were illegal, I will not answer, as I might, that those impediments, so far from being of an illegal nature, were contradicting distinguished from opposition. It matters not, whether the conduct alluded to was illegal, or only of evil example; since this quotation manifests, that the style of censure was not without a precedent, originating before any apprehension was entertained of Democratic Societies."
But how did this, altho' it proves the uniformity of the Executive, become a precedent to the House of Representatives also, for uttering their censures against the Societies? By the confirmation of that very House. For in four days after they outstrip the
speech in their reply. Without hesitation, they deliver the following sentiments: While, with regret, we learn, that symptoms of opposition to the law, imposing duties on spirits distilled within the United States, have manifested themselves, we reflect with consolation, that they are confined to a small portion of our fellow citizens. It is not more essential to the preservation of true liberty, that a government should be always ready to listen to the representations of its constituents, and to accommodate its measures to the sentiments and wishes of every part of them, as far as will consist with the good of the whole, than it is, that the just authority of the laws should be sedately maintained. Under this impression, every department of the government, and all good citizens, must approve the measures you have taken, and the purpose you have formed, to execute this part of your trust with firmness and energy; and be assured, Sir, of every constitutional aid and co-operation which may become requisite on our part.—We hope, that while the progress of contentment, under the law in question, is as obvious as it is rational, no particular part of the community may be permitted to withdraw from the general burthen of the country, by a conduct as irreconcilable to national justice, as it is inconsistent with public decency."
Were not a "small portion" of citizens censured? was not conduct censured, as being inconsistent with public decency? Is public indecency certainly illegal? It will be difficult for dispassionate men to abstain from this serious reflection: At one period, individuals, without limitation of numbers, were given up to the lash of the House of Representatives: Now the self created societies which resemble but exceed those individuals, are to be sheltered; and the principles, which were deliberately established in the year 1791, were disapproved in the year 1794. These ideas might be pushed to a painful length. I drop them, from the respect, which is ever due to a majority of that house: with this additional remark, however, that, when in their very last address they declare, that "they learn with the greatest concern, that any misrepresen-
"tations, either by individuals or combinations of men, should have been made, and so far credited, as to foment the flagrant outrage, which has been committed on the laws," they surely intended, that a censure should fall on those, who had been guilty of the misrepresentation.
The power of censuring, to the extent which has been contended for; the power of applauding, and many other powers, not specially named in the Constitution, belong notwithstanding to Congress: because they are necessarily incidental to the powers specified. It more particularly flows from the relation between the constituent and representative, that the latter, who is a centinel for the former, as to the affairs of the Union, should warn him of the dangers, to which it is exposed.
That the crisis demanded censure on the societies; let the laborious march and sacrifices of our fellow citizens; the expenditure of more than a million of dollars; the ease with which the societies may be enlisted on the side of party—and their efficacy in forcing revolution;—let these speak.
GERMANICUS.
UNITED STATES.
And the Wilderness shall blossom as the Rose.
SCHENECTADY, Feb. 24.
UNION COLLEGE.
The gentlemen who were appointed by the inhabitants of the town of Schenectady, to make application to the Regents of the University of the State of New York, for collegiate powers in this town, have returned, and assure us that the regents have granted a charter in this town, to be called UNION COLLEGE, in the town of Schenectady. The students of the Academy, pleased with the information, and sensible of the many and great advantages which will accrue to the western and northern parts of the state, and to themselves in particular, expressed their satisfaction on the occasion, by illuminating the Academy-hall, which made a most brilliant appearance, and greatly displayed the taste of the young gentlemen.—The whole business was conducted with decency and good order.
We are also informed, that the more advanced classes in the Academy, will be immediately arranged in such manner as to conform to a collegiate education, and the business of the College will commence as soon as possible.
(DIED)
At Jamaica a prisoner, Citizen Philip De Jean, formerly French-Vice Consul, resident in New-London Conn. He commanded the last fort that surrendered to the English at Port-au-Prince.
PHILADELPHIA, March 6.
This morning, about 5 o'clock, Fire broke out in the shop of Mr. Fraser, Coach-Maker, in Pine, near Second-street, which entirely consumed the same, with a number of carriages—also a Joiner's shop contiguous, with all its contents.
Two adjoining Houses caught fire and had their Roofs entirely destroyed—By the spirited exertions of the Citizens in general, and some Individuals in particular, added to the calmness of the weather, the flames were prevented from spreading.
The Brig Tooley, from Liverpool, has had a passage of 32 days.
It should seem, from Paris papers, that in the next campaign, the French expect to turn the navies of Spain and Holland against England—these are the terms on which alone, peace is to be granted to those powers.—If Gibraltar is taken, Spain is to have it—The patriots of Holland are to be relieved from the dominion of the Stadtholder.—The power and even the existence of poor old England are dreadfully threatened.
[Salem Gaz.]
By this Day's Mail.
Yesterday the House of Assembly passed the bill for the establishment of Public Schools in this State, and appropriating the annual sum of Thirty Thousand Pounds for their support.
Tuesday Cornelius Ray was elected President of the Branch Bank in this City; the former President, Philip Livingston, having declined re-election.
Tuesday arrived in town eleven Chiefs of the Caknawaga Indians. The business, we understand, is with the legislature respecting some claims to lands sold by the State.
NORFOLK, Feb. 21.
On Wednesday evening last a fire broke out in the dwelling-house of Thomas Lawson, Esq. in Princess Ann county, which entirely consumed it, with a great part of the furniture, and a considerable quantity of table linen, plate and wearing apparel. The pumps and waters adjoining being frozen, frustrated for some time any effectual assistance.
On Thursday last the following address was presented to his Excellency the Governor, by the Mayor and Aldermen of this corporation.
SIR, IT is with singular pleasure that we the Mayor and Aldermen of Norfolk, embrace the opportunity which your acceptable visit gives us of welcoming you to this borough. While we exert ourselves to promote peace and order, we beg your aid in discharging the duties of our office. Long may you enjoy your health and be happy in your station.
To which he returned the following answer:
GENTLEMEN, TO appear indifferent to this flattering mark of your politeness and attention, would be assuming an affectation, of which, I hope, never to be accused as an individual; it merits and experiences my highest sense of obligation and gratitude.
In pursuance, however, of those genuine principles of democracy, which can alone maintain the dignity and secure the happiness of man, permit me to avail myself of this (first) opportunity of expressing a wish, that the servants of the commonwealth, in the performance of the duties of their several offices, should not be induced to expect such honorable instances of public attention, unless they are occasioned by particular and signal services.
Your official exertions, gentlemen, entitle you to much commendation, and I beg you will rest assured of my most ready and active co-operation with you, on every occasion, in your laudable and necessary efforts to promote and maintain peace and order—and accept of my earnest wishes for the prosperity and happiness of your flourishing and patriotic borough.
ROBERT BROOKE.
To the Mayor and Aldermen of the borough of Norfolk.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 28.
The Drawing of the Newcastel Pier lottery commenced last Wednesday and is now going on—we have not heard of any capital prize being drawn—except The first drawn number, entitled to One Thousand
Dollars, which is possessed by a gentleman in Philadelphia.
From the Boston Centinel.
MR. RUSSEL, THE following account of the speeches and addresses of that friend to his country, WILLIAM SMITH, Esq. is copied from the Monthly Review of October.—The authors of this Review are universally allowed to be men of sense and ability—and they are known to be the friends to liberty in general, and to American liberty in particular. The judgment of such men, may deserve regard; you will therefore give your readers an opportunity of seeing the opinion which our friends abroad, have conceived of these excellent publications.
Yours, Z.
SPEECHES of Mr. SMITH, of South-Carolina, delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, in January, 1794, on the subject of certain commercial regulations, &c. 8vo. 2s. Philadelphia printed; London re-printed, for Stockdale.
Mr. Smith is a very strenuous and able advocate for the happy continuance of a good understanding and perfect harmony between the British and North-American governments; and, in our opinion, his reasoning is unanswerable.
In these Speeches, he takes a very extensive view of the whole argument, under all the principal heads of commercial and political consideration; and he appears to be fully equal to the great and important discussion.—The United States will never want able senators and statesmen, while their country produces men of such ample capacity as this respectable member of the South-Carolina representation.
An ADDRESS from WILLIAM SMITH, of South-Carolina, to his Constituents, 8vo. 1s. Philadelphia printed; London re-printed, for Debrett.
Mr. Smith having received information, that his celebrated speeches, (the subject of the preceding article,) have been deemed by some of his constituents, derogatory to the honour and welfare of the United States—he, in the present Address, lays before the complainants, and the public at large, "A fair, explicit, and honest account of the motives which actuated, and the principles which governed him, in opposing the proposed commercial regulations."
As far as we, at so remote a distance from the scene of this political contest, can pretend to judge, in regard to the cogency of Mr. Smith's arguments, he has here given a very satisfactory exposition of his conduct, respecting the matter which has occasioned this animated and masterly vindication.
To the Printer of the Guardian, &c.
SIR, When you have a vacuum in your Paper you may, if you please, insert the following extract. P. P.
IT is observed, that we live in an age wherein all kinds of extravagance are embraced and applauded by the ignorant, as well as the learned; but I will venture to affirm, that the neighbouring countries have been no less remarkable for their follies, than we for ours; as will appear from the following account.
Of a madness which raged in Holland, in the years 1634, 35, 36 and 37; during which, the Dutch carried on their extravagant trade in tulips. The people of all sorts, from the greatest to the meanest, neglected all manner of business and manufactures, and sold their utensils, &c. to engage in the tulip trade. Accordingly in those days the viceroy was sold for 250l. Admiral Liefkins 440l. Admiral Van Eyk 160l. Grebber 148l. Schilder 160l. Sempers Augustus 500l.
In 1637, a collection of tulips of Wanter Brackhoffmense was sold by his executors for 900l.
A fine Spanish Cabinet, valued at 100l. and 300l. besides, were given for a Sempers Augustus.
Another gentleman sold three Sempers Augustus's for 1000l.
The same gentleman was offered for his flower garden, 1500l. a year for seven years, and every thing to be left as found, only reserving the increase during that time for the money.
One gentleman got in the space of four months, 6000l.
April, 1637, by an order of the State, a great check was put to the tulip trade, by invalidating their contracts;
so that a root was then sold for 5l. which a few weeks before sold for 500l.
It is related by a curious gentleman, that he had remarked, that in one city in Holland, in the space of three years, they had traded for a million sterling in tulips.
It is further related, that a Burgomaster had procured a place of considerable profit for his friend, a native of Holland, when the latter offered to make him any amends in his power, which the former generously refused, and only desired to see his flower garden, which was granted.
In about two years afterwards, came the gentleman to visit the Burgomaster, when perceiving in his garden a scarce tulip of great value (which the one had clandestinely procured from the other) he flew into a violent passion resigned his place of rocol. per annum, went home, tore up his flower garden, and has never been heard of since.
LANDING,
From brig Tooley from Liverpool, Stowed & Basket SALT, CHEESE, Double Gloucester, in whole and half hampers; PORTER BOTTLES, in crates,
FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Ketland. March 6. d
Just Published, And to be sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41, Second street, Benjamin Davis, 68, High street, John Ormerod, 41, Chestnut street, and by the Editor of this Gazette, Proceedings of the Executive of the United States, RESPECTING THE INSURGENTS, 1794. MARCELLUS—as published in the Virginia Gazette, in November and December 1794. HISTORY of the REVOLUTION in GENEVA. REPORT of the late Secretary of the Treasury, on the PUBLIC DEBT, March 6
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, MARCH 6. Will be Presented, (Not performed this season) A Comedy, called She Wou'd & She Wou'd Not Or, THE KIND IMPOSTOR.
Don Manuel, Mr. Morris Don Philip, Mr. Cleveland Don Lewis, Mr. Moreton Octavio, Mr. Green Trappanti, Mr. Chalmers Soto, Mr. Bates Corrigidore, Mr. Warrell Diego, Mr. De Moulin Valquez, Master Warrell
Hypolita, Mrs. Marshall Rosara, Mrs. Morris Flora, Mrs. Francis Villetta, Mrs. Shaw
To which will be added, A COMIC OPERA, in two acts, called THE WATERMAN; OR, The First of August.
Bundle, Mr. Francis Tug, the Waterman, Mr. Darley Robin, Mr. Bates Gardeners, Messrs. Warrell, Darley jun. Mitchell, Price, &c.
Mrs. Bundle, Mrs. Shaw Wilhelmina, Miss Broadhurst
Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/4 of a Dollar—and Gallery 1/2 a dollar.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter after five, and the curtain rise precisely at a quarter after six o'clock.
Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells, at the Theatre, from TEN 'till ONE, and on days of pe, from nine 'till three o'clock.
To-Morrow Evening the Comedy of the JEW, with the musical Farce of the PRIZE; and on Monday, the HAUNTED TOWER, with the FARM HOUSE.

TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Dobson, No. 41, South Second street, John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut street, and the Editor hereof.  REPORT OF THE Secretary of the Treasury Read in the House of Representatives of the United States, January 19, 1795. Containing a PLAN for the further support of Public Credit.
City of Washington. SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II. FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.  1 A magnificent 20,000 Dollars, and dwelling house, 5 cash 30,000 are   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000  1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000  1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000  1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000  1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000  1 Cash prize of 10,000  2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000  10 ditto 1,000 10,000  20 ditto 500 10,000  100 ditto 100 10,000  200 ditto 50 10,000  400 ditto 25 10,000  1,000 ditto 10 10,000  15,000 ditto 15,000   16,799 Prizes 33,261 Blanks 50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings, it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A unit 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 this finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers, are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.  The twenty-four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. The synopsis of one of the Colleges, to form a branch of the National Institution, is already in the press, and will be speedily published, together with its constitution.
A complete PLAN of the whole of this important Institution, compiled from a selection of the best materials, ancient and modern, will be submitted to the public whenever the same may have gone through such revisions as may be necessary to establish the perfect confidence and general approbation, so essential to its present rise and future existence for the general good of America.  By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.  February 24, 1795.
SAMUEL BLODGET.  Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Will & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.  Aug 30 e dtt  FOR SALE, A Lot of Ground, ON the west side of Third, at the corner of New or Story street, in the City of Philadelphia; it being 34 feet 8 inches in front on Third street, and 86 feet deep on Story street. On this lot are two framed dwelling houses, two stories high; the corner house almost new, with a good cellar.  For terms and other particulars, apply at the Office of Edward Bonnell & Co. or at No. 62, north Second street.  Jan. 26 10 2/3w
Wants Employment, AN Elderly person, who writes a good hand, and understands accounts, and who also can be well recommended for his honesty and industry.  Any tradesman or mechanic who may wish for such a person to keep his books, and make out his bills, may receive information by applying to James Hardy, corner of Lombard and Fifth street.  Jan. 23 23wtf
FRESH Bohea Tea, AND GIN in Pipes, Now Landing from on board the ship Peggy, John Elliott master, from Amsterdam.  Also Imported by the late Arrivals, Kulla Hemp, first quality Ditto Sail Duck Ditto Raveus Duck Brown Russia Sheeting Ticklenburgs Ozaburgs Brown Flanders Sheeting Hollans and Brown Rolls Cotton Stripes and Checks Flanders Bedticks Holland Sail Duck Seine Twine Dutch Great Coats Gin in cases Madder Window Glass, 8 by 10 Jeluits Bark Opium Allavetida German Steel Mill and Cross-cut Saws Hoes and Cutting Knives Sythes and Skates Coffee Mills Black Lead Crucibles Anchors from 3 cwt. to 15 cwt. And a General Assortment of  5-4 & 6-4 Boulting Cloth, FOR SALE BY Pragers & Co. Nov. 11
110,000 weight of Green Coffee, In 87 bds. 40 barrels, and 200 bags, entitled to the drawback, stored on Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf.  1/2 2d 3/4 4th Proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 30 pipes of London particular Teneriff, and London particular Madeira Wines, in bds. pipes, and quarter casks, Malaga Do. in quarter casks, Antigua and other RUM in bds. St. Croix SUGAR of the first quality, St. Marks MOLASSES, Hylon TEA, Jamaica SPIRITS, Holland IN. in pipes, LOAF SUGAR, in bds. PEPPER, &c. &c.  FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street. D c 4
Monday March 24, 1795. Inland Navigation.
This Day is published, and to be sold by Zachariah Poulton jun. No. 80, Chestnut street, And at the Philadelphia Library.  A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE Rise, progress, and present state OF THE Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania.
With an Appendix, containing Abstracts of the Acts of the Legislature since the year 1792, and their Grants of Money for improving ROADS and NAVIGABLE WATERS throughout the state—which is annexed.  "An Explanatory Map." Published by D. Green of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna, and the Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation Companies.  "Here smooth CANALS, across the extended plain Stretch their long arms, to join the distant main."  The sons of toil, with many a weary stroke Deep the hard bottom of the solid rock; Resistless through the ill-opposing clay, With steady patience, work their gradual way;  Compel the Genius of the unwilling flood Through the brown horrors of the aged wood; Cross the lone waste the silver urn they pour, And cheer the barren heath or fallen moor.  "The traveler, with pleasing wonder sees The white sail gleaming through the dusky trees; And views the altered landscape with surprise And doubts the magic scenes that round him rise."  Now like a flock of swans, above his head, Their wavy wings the flying vessels spread Now meeting streams, in art unmasg'd guide While each, unmixed, pours a separate tide;  Now, through the hidden veins of earth they flow And visit sulphurous mines and caves below.  The ductile streams obey the guid hand, And social Plenty crowns the happy land!  2awtf
A FEW COPIES OF the celebrated Poema, under the signature of MANLIUS, M. V. B. and of John Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut street. PRICE—25 CENTS.
A VENDRE, Une Terre Superbe situé dans l'Etat de la Nouvelle York.
LA BELLE Habitation connue par le nom de SCOTIA, situé sur le bord du nord de la Rivière de Mohawk et vis a vis la florissante ville de Schenectady qui est a l'extrémité de la communication par eau entre la Canada et autres parties occidentales avec la ville d'Albany qui est à cinq lieues du tiers de france.  Cette terre est bornée par la dite Rivière environ deux tiers de lieue—les grands Chemins des parties de l'ouest et du nord se joignent en cet endroit avec plusieurs autres et conduisent a l'endroit par où l'on traverse la Rivière vis a vis la dite ville—cette habitation contient plus de mille acres, une grande partie de la quelle est en plaine de la premier, qualité et propres pour des prairies ou du grain dont elle produit une grand abondance.  On pourroit la deviser en plusieurs habitations donnant a chacune des situations tres commodes a placer des maisons—elle contient a present deux maisons grandes et bien commodes avec des Granges, Ecuries, Magazins, des Remises pour les Voitures et plusieurs autres batimens qui sont tres convenables le tout situé sur une elevation au bord de la dite Rivière d'ou l'on a une vue bien agreable sur la dite ville, des prairies dans ses environs et de la Rivière aussi bien que d'un Reservoir d'environ trente acres, qui est bien fourni de poisson et de gibier.  Il y a aussi sur la dite terre un Moulin a eau sur un courant qui ne manque Jamais, avec une maison pour le meunier; on y pourroit ajouter d'autres moulins, &c.—sur cette terre est aussi un bon Verger des meilleurs fruits de ce pais d'environ mille arbres, entes, les Jardins abondent de toutes sortes de fruit propre pour ce climat—Dependent aussi de cette terre plusieurs tenemens avec des lots de terre dont les baux font d'une courre dure.  Il n'y a point de terre dans ces parties que soit plus seconde pour toutes sortes de grain d'hiver dont il en a été semé l'automne passé presque deux cents boisseaux ce qui sera compris dans la Vente aussi bien que deux petites Iles dans la Rivière vis a vis a la maison.  On pense que la vue de ces terres on donnera une plus haute idée qu'aucun description qu'on pourroit en donner.  Pour les conditions de Ventes il faut se rendre chez le soussigné demeurant sur les lieux ou a messieurs Oliver Wendel et Harrison G. Otis, a Boston—messieurs Cornelius Ray et De Witt Clinton, a New-York—messieurs James Gordon et Henry Glen, membres du Congress, a present a Philadelphia, ou a monseur Stephen Bayard dans la ville de Schenectady, qui feront connoitre le prix et conditions de la Vente.  JOHN SANDERS.
Valuable Property FOR SALE, IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK.
THAT valuable and well known Estate, called SCOTIA, situated on the north bank of the Mohawk river, directly opposite the populous and flourishing town of Schenectady, at the foot of the water-communication from the Western Country, and Upper Canada; fifteen miles from the city of Albany, extending about two miles on the bank of the river above and below the said town; this river is the only water communication in the United States with the great western Lakes. The roads from the western and northern parts of the state of New York, together with a number of other public roads here meet, and lead to the noted ferry kept opposite the said town.  It contains upwards of one thousand acres, a great proportion of which is in arable or low land, calculated both for grass or grain, producing great burthens annually; it may be held into a number of valuable farms, affording convenient and handsome building grounds, here is now on the premises two very large and commodious dwelling houses, with large Dutch barns, barracks, hovels, stables, cart and waggon house, carriage house, horse house, summer house, and other out-houses, on a commanding eminence near the bank of the river, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect of the river for several miles, the lowland, the town, and a fine lake of water, covering about thirty acres, well stored with all kinds of river fish, fowl, &c. There is a good grist mill on a never failing stream of water, a good frame house, &c. for the miller, also convenience above the mill for erecting more water works; there is a bearing orchard with nearly one thousand apple trees, set out, grafted of the best fruit the gardens are stocked with all the various fruits the climate will admit; also several tenements with portions of land on four leases.  The land in point of fertility of soil, is exceeded by none in the state; there is now in the ground near two hundred bushels winter grain, which will be included in the above sale.  Also two small islands in the river, opposite the mansion house.  A view of the premises, it is presumed, will fully equal any description that can be given thereof.  For terms of sale apply to the Subscriber, residing on the premises, Messrs. Oliver Wendell or Harrison G. Otis, Esquires, in the town of Boston, Cornelius Ray, or De Witt Clinton, Esquires, at the city of New York; James Gordon or Henry Glen, Esquires, two of the members of Congress, at the city of Philadelphia; Stephen N. Bayard, in the town of Schenectady, by whom the price & terms of sale will be communicated.  JOHN SANDERS. Schen. Jan. 28, 1795.  N. B. The remaining stock unfold, and all the farming utensils, the purchaser or purchasers may be accommodated with.  Philad. Feb. 7. 2ewjm
RUSSEL and CLAP, Boston, Feb. 9, 1795. Auctioneers,
Hereby invite the Shopkeepers and Traders, in this and the neighbouring States to Store No. 8, on Foster's wharf, on Wednesday, 11th of March next, at nine in the morning; at which time will be sold at Auction,  1000 PACKAGES OF French & India Goods VIZ. French Goods. 12 cafes Cambrics, 12 bales Broad Cloths, 14 cafes Looking Glasses, 16 do. elegant China Ware, 9 do. Pans, 12 do. Walking Sticks, 13 do. Gauzes, 1 do. Laces, 12 do. Millinery, 26 do. Perfumery, 12 do. Feathers and Plumes, 3 do. Men and Women's Slippers, 10 do. House Furniture, 8 trunks Leather Gloves.
India Goods. 160 bales Chaulas, 32 do. Negaepaax, 15 do. Pagoes, 2 do. Tapis, 3 do. Brianpeaux, 3 do. Brawls, 49 do. Cadeas, 139 do. Bajapaneaux, 6 do. Tapels, 26 do. Korotas, 7 do. Porpots, 250 do. Blue Guinea Cloths.  Approved Notes, with an indorser, will be received, payable at either of the Barks, in 30 and 60 days from the day of sale, for any purchase made, exceeding the sum of one hundred pounds, lawful money.  The goods to be put up in lots, and by the package.  Printed catalogues, specifying the quality and cost of each lot, may be had of Russel & Clap, 5 days previous to the day of sale.  March 4. dgt
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED BY Richard Folwell, And sold at his Printing Office, No. 33, Arch street, and also by the principal Booksellers in Philadelphia.
(Price Half a Dollar) THE THIRD EDITION OF THE Political Progress of Britain; Or, an Impartial History of Abuses in the Government of the British Empire in Europe, Asia, and America; from the Revolution in 1688, to the present time; the whole tending to prove the ruinous consequences of the popular system of Taxation, War, and Conquest.  "The World's mad Business."
CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION.
Of British wars since the revolution; immense slaughter; expense of wars; Nootka Sound; Oczakow; Tippoo Saib; amount of national debt; enormous sum of its interest in the next century; scandalous terms on which it was first contracted; sketch of the civil list of William III; profligate expenditure of the court; hints for royal economy; Queen Anne; a single default of thirty-five millions sterling; lotteries; earl of Chatham; specimen of British taxes; lord North; his extravagant premiums for money; scheme of paying off public debt; its futility; uniform absurdity of modern British wars; miseries of seamen; character and design of this work.
Chapter 1. Purity and importance of Scots representatives in parliament; parchment barons; anecdotes of the Scots exchequer; window tax; extracts from an authentic report to the lords of the treasury; herring fishery; salt and coal duties; dreadful oppression; fate of Sir John Fenwick; history of the creditors of Charles II; summary of the public services of the prince of Wales.
Chapter 2. Fertility of the Hebrides; Islay; its prodigious improvement; immense abundance of fish; miserable effects of excise; salt and coal duties; specimen of Scots sinners.
Chapter 3. Reports of the commissioners of public accounts; crown lands; aforesaid corn law; British famine in the reign of William III; striking picture of Scotch wretchedness at that period; what Scotland might have been; war in general; Culloden; the bloody duke.
Chapter 4. Blackstone; his idea of the English constitution; default of an hundred and hundred and twenty one millions sterling; Powell; Bembridge; Mary Talbot; Westminster election; anecdotes of the war with America; English dissenters; their lawsuit with the corporation of London; society of friends; unparalleled oppression of that sect in England; boxing.
Chapter 5. Civil list; accumulation of fifteen millions; dog kennels; George I; his liberal ideas of government; George II; his hospitality at the burial of his eldest son; excise.
Chapter 6. Edward I; Edward III; Henry V; Ireland; Conduct of Britain in various quarters of the world; Otaheite; Guinea; North America; The Jersey prison-ship; Bengal; General estimate of defalcation in the East Indies.  This Edition of that popular Work is now printed on larger type, larger pages, and contains one third more matter than the former editions, and still the price is not enhanced. Also just published, and for sale at the same place, Price One Fourth of a Dollar, The Second Edition of A Bone to Gnaw for the Democrats; Or Observations on a Pamphlet, entitled Political Progress of Britain. March 3. d
COFFEE, 54 hogheads } 120,000 lbs. 350 barrels Just arrived in the Rebecca, Captain Hughes, from Jamaica.  FOR SALE BY Peter Blight.
Who has also now landing out of the Mercury, from Oporto, Choice Red Port Wine, IN PIPES. Dec. 22
CARRIAGE OF THE PUBLIC MAILS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the General Post-Office until the 31st day of March next, inculsively, for carrying the mails of the United States between Philadelphia and the city of New York—Philadelphia and Baltimore—Baltimore and Alexandria—and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh—the times of arrival to be as follows—
1. Philadelphia and New-York. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at one o'clock in the afternoon—and deliver it at New-York (in twenty hours after, viz.) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at nine o'clock in the morning. RETURNING, receive the mail at New-York every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, at one in the afternoon, and deliver it at Philadelphia (in nineteen hours, viz.) every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, at eight o'clock in the morning.
2. Philadelphia and Baltimore. Persons offering proposals are desired to state on what terms they will carry this mail three times a week, and on what terms they will carry it six times a week.
3. Baltimore and Alexandria. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Baltimore, (in twenty-eight hours) every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at three o'clock in the afternoon. RETURNING, receive the Mail at Baltimore every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, at ten o'clock in the evening and deliver it at Philadelphia, every Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday, at nine o'clock in the morning, (35 hours.)
4. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Receive the mail at PHILADELPHIA every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Baltimore (in twenty-eight hours) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday afternoons by three o'clock. RETURNING, receive the mail at BALTIMORE every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday evenings by ten o'clock, and deliver it at Philadelphia (in 34 hours) every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, by eight o'clock.
5. Baltimore and Alexandria. Receive the mail at Baltimore, from the first of April to the first of November, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, early in the morning (or by half past ten o'clock on each preceding evening) and deliver it at Alexandria the same days at six o'clock in the evening. RETURNING, receive the mail at Alexandria the same evenings by half past ten o'clock, or early the next morning, and deliver it at Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by half past four o'clock in the afternoon.
NOTE. Persons proposing to carry the Mails on this route, are requested to state on what terms they will carry it every day (Sundays excepted) the hours for receiving and delivering the mail being the same.
6. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Receive the Mail at Philadelphia every Saturday at half past eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and deliver it at Pittsburgh every Friday at noon. RETURNING, receive the mail at Pittsburgh every Friday at five o'clock in the afternoon, and deliver it at Philadelphia, every Friday at noon.
NOTE 1. The contracts for carrying these Mails will be made to commence on the 18th day of April next (except the mail No. 4, the carriage of which shall commence on Saturday the 18th day of April) and continue in force until the 18th day of April 1796.
NOTE 2. Should the hours of receiving and delivering these Mails be found inconvenient to the public, the Post-Master-General may at any time change them; provided that if such changes would prove injurious to the contractors, they shall not be made without an adequate compensation previously tendered.
NOTE 3. For every quarter of an hour's delay, not exceeding twelve quarters, and for every hour's delay thereafter, subject to the times prescribed for delivering the three first mails at the Post-Offices in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria, the contractors shall forfeit one dollar; and for every hour's delay in delivering the fourth mail at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, respectively, they shall forfeit one dollar; and no excuses to give a forfeiture for delay shall be admitted, unless reasonable proof be produced to the Post-Master-General, that the delays were occasioned by impossibility of rivers.
NOTE 4. The contractors shall be responsible for the fidelity of the persons, to whom they entrust the mails.  General Post Office, Philadelphia. Jan. 29th, 1795. 1w