Gazette of the United States. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-04-22 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States
NUMBER 1130.]
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 22, 1796.
[VOLUME IX.]
For MADEIRA, THE SHIP John Bulkeley, Captain STOKELY, WILL sail in about ten days.
For CHARTER, THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, Jacob De Hart, Master, Burthen about 3000 barrels.
For NEW ORLEANS, The fast sailing, fine new brig Richard and James, WILL sail in ten days.
For LONDON, THE SHIP ATLANTIC, SILAS SWAIN, Commander, WILL sail on or about the 1st of May.
MADEIRA, SHERRY and PORT } WINES. For Sale by EDWARD STOW, junr.
For LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP SUSSEX, Philip Atkins, master, BURTHERN 246 tons, to sail with all convenient speed.
For BRISTOL, THE NEW SHIP PHILADELPHIA, Theodore Bliss, Master, WILL take Goods on Freight, and be ready to receive them in a few days.
Fresh Fruits. To-morrow morning will be landed, AT Hamilton's wharf, from on board the Schooner Frederickburg Packet.
East-India Goods. FOR SALE BY MORDECAI LEWIS, THE CARGO of the Ship India, Capt. Asmear, from Calcutta.
30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, Corks, in bales, and Holland Gin, in pipes, For Sale by Benjamin W. Morris.
For SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylon Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souichong Tea;
For Boston, Salem, or Newbury Port, THE SLOOP RUBY, WILL carry about 600 barrels - she now lies at Sim's wharf.
LANDING, From on board the brig Peace, Joseph Salter, master, at South Street Wharf, Old London particular Madeira Wine.
Excellent Claret in Casks, FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Son.
FOR SALE, BY ISAAC HARVEY, Jun. No. 5, South Water-Street, A quantity of Mould & dipt CANDLES.
Furs and Skins RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, HAVE FOR SALE A prime selection of the annexed articles:
John Miller, jun. & Co. NO. 6, CASSIN-STREET, Have just imported in the Hamburg Packet, A general assortment of Spring Goods.
Landing at South-street wharf THE CARGOES Of West-Indian, Little John, and Industry, from Jamaica & Hispaniola.
Printed Calico and Muslin WAREHOUSE. RICHARD & JAMES POTTER, Have just received a superb assortment of the following articles.
Robert Smith & Co. No. 38, South Front-street, Have received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, A general assortment of Goods.
WANTED, And suitable wages will be given TO a white WOMAN COOK, in a family without young Children.
JUST RECEIVED From France, via New-York, a new and fashionable assortment of FRENCH CHINA, CONSISTING OF DESERT SETS.
Canal Lottery Tickets, For Sale, warranted undrawn, at the Office, 149, Chestnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
SHOOT, Fall sizes, from 32 lb to Grape, Camboes, Pots, and other castings executed at the shortest notice.
Joseph & Jesse Sharpleys, No. 32, South Third Street, Have received per the Hamburg Packet, AND HAVE FOR SALE, A variety of MERCHANDIZE.
Samuel Richardet, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN AND MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
Urbanna Mill Seats, SITUATE in Cecil county, Maryland, on a branch of the river Susquehanna, about 4 or 5 miles above tide water.
For Sale, Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second Streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now) carried on business.
For Sale, A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second Streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now) carried on business.
CHINA GOODS. THE SHIP ATLANTIC, Silas Swaine, Commander, from Canton, will commence the discharge of her cargo to-morrow morning at Walnut-street wharf.
LAW BOOK STORE, NO. 313, HIGH-STREET, GEORGE DAVIS, HAS the pleasure to announce to his professional friends and the gentlemen of the law, generally that his first spring importation of books is just arrived per the Ann, Capt. Talbot from Dublin.
Landing, From on board the Brig Abigail, from Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in Crates; and A quantity of COAL; FOR SALE, BY Thomas & John Kerland.
George Dobson, BEGS leave to inform the Store-keepers in town and country, that he has removed from Market-Street, to No. 25, South Third-Street, where he is opening a large and elegant assortment of the most fashionable SPRING GOODS.
COFFEE, 102 Hogheads, 10 Tierses, 30 Barrels, 217 Bags, Imported in the brig Richard and James from Jeremie, and for sale by Richard & James Potter.
JUST IMPORTED, In the ship Liberty, from London, a handsome well assorted Invoice of DRY GOODS, (OF ABOUT £5000 STERLING) Consisting of British and India Book Mullins, Chintzes, &c.
Washington Canal Lottery, NO. 1. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorized the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
WANTED, ON Loan, for two or three years - 2000 Dollars for which a mortgage on Land will be given as security The land is clear of every incumbrance. Enquire of the Printer.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED, on the night of Thursday last, the 7th inst. BOSTON MURRAY, a black indented servant lad, 18 or 19 years of age, and about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 16.
Debate on Mr. Livingston's resolution continued.
Mr. W. LYMAN's speech—concluded.
At the treaty of Utrecht in 1713, which was made with the view of settling the succession to the French and Spanish crowns, and to prevent their union in the same person...
Mr. Lyman further observed, that with all proper regard for his colleague (Mr. Sedgwick) he would notice one observation that had fallen from him...
Before he concluded his observations, he begged to be indulged with a few remarks more. The bill was relative to the late treaty; not indeed whether that treaty was a very good or a very bad treaty...
[Debate to be continued.]
Thursday, April 21.
Mr. Muhlenberg presented a petition from 800 inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, of the same kind with that presented by Mr. Swanwick yesterday...
Mr. Isaac Smith also presented a petition from 153 inhabitants of Trenton, (N. J.) in favor of...
Mr. Hartley presented a petition from 109 merchants and others of the city of Philadelphia, and another signed by 133 persons, inhabitants of the said city, in favor of the British treaty.
The above Petitions were referred to the committee of the whole on the State of the Union.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill for the relief and protection of American Seamen, were read, and referred to a select committee.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for making appropriations for defraying the expenses which may arise in carrying into effect the Treaty with the Dey and Regency of Algiers...
The house also resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures, relative to an election being given to certain persons to pay a duty for the quantity of spirits distilled...
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union; when the resolution for carrying into effect the British treaty being under consideration, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Moore and Mr. Holland spoke against the resolution, and Mr. Kittera, in favor of it.
Adjourned.
For the GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
No. XIII.*
TO degrade, abuse, and vilify Virginia, and Virginians, has long been "the order of the day," with men, who, by way of pre-eminence, style themselves "federalists and friends of order."
It is the lot of humanity, that every nation, every province, every family, as well as every individual, has peculiarities—shades on which envy and malice may dwell with delight...
Every enlightened American who takes an extensive view of our affairs—whose eagle eye pierces beyond the speck of excellence allotted to the present generation, has justly deplored this mischievous propensity to excite discord.
"Cursed be he that stirreth up strife," says the Bible, referring to the "strifes" of families. But what a tenfold curse is due to the man who "stirreth up strife" among nations...
"In the stores of Heaven" it must await the man who uses such destructive means to accomplish any end, even were it the best that ever the mind of man conceived.
That this conduct is neither decent nor federal, will be readily admitted. That it is equally unpopular, may be easily proved. It might provoke retaliation. And fame is a greater liar than common, if New-England, where the abuse of Virginia prevails most, is not equally vulnerable.
But, hold, I cannot admit that our New-England brethren are guilty of this crime. The allegations to which I allude, it is true, creep into their papers. But the guilt and illiberality of them rest on a few heads.
While we cheerfully do justice to the bright part of the New-England character; let us not forget to pay a tribute to Virginia; for she, as well as her sisters, has luminous points to contrast with the dark shades. Who has not ever even gazed through the country, has not observed—and who that has observed, will not acknowledge—her urbanity of manners...
"But," you object, "her system of slavery," "aye, there's the rub." Let us examine how far this system affords any fitter state, a just pretext to vilify her.
* No. XI. and No. XII. have been published in the Philadelphia Gazette.
Here, reader, I shall offer a paradox, to which I hope finally to gain your assent. The northern and middle states are more disgraced by slavery than Virginia.
Do not lay aside the paper, till you hear me out. Slavery in Virginia is an evil of such immense magnitude, is so inextricable, and so intimately interwoven with the body politic...
If slavery be so horrible a thing in Virginia, is it better in the rest of the Union? The humane principle that revolts at holding a fellow creature in slavery, is equally outraged by the man who has ten slaves, as by him who has one hundred.
Let us then proceed with our enquiry. To the immortal honour of Massachusetts be it said, she is the only state in the Union, not disgraced by slavery.
To the other states, Virginia may say: "And behold, a beam is in thine own eye." I said, the northern and middle states are more disgraced by slavery than Virginia.
In Virginia the evil almost wholly precludes all attempt at a remedy. There is therefore a just apology for submitting to it as incurable. But in Connecticut, which has 2764 slaves, the cure would be neither tedious, difficult, nor expensive.
HARRINGTON.
NEW THEATRE.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Doors of the Theatre will open at half an hour after FIVE, and the Curtain rise precisely at half past SIX o'clock, for the remainder of the Season.
Mr. Harwood's Night.
On FRIDAY EVENING, April 22, Will be presented, A COMEDY, (altered by Garrick from Beaumont & Fletcher) never performed here, called Rule a Wife and have a Wife.
Duke of Medina, Mr. Whitlock, Don Juan, Mr. Green, Sanchio, Mr. Beete, Alonzo, Mr. Darley, jun. Cacofogo, Mr. Darley, Leon, Mr. Moreton, Michael Perez, (the Copper Captain) Mr. Harwood, Lopez, Mr. Mitchell, Lorenzo, Mr. Warrell, jun. Margareta, Mrs. Shaw, Altea, Mrs. Francis, Clara, Mrs. Harvey, Elisania, Mrs. Marshall, Old Woman, Mr. Bates, Maid, Mr. Francis. Ladies, { Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Bates, and Miss Rowson. End of the Comedy,
A Comic Pantomimic DANCE, (composed by Mr. Francis) called
Harlequin Hurray Scurry;
Or, The Rural Rampus.
Harlequin, { (with a leap thro' ) Mr. Francis { a Cask of Fire } Collin, (the Cooper) Mr. Lege, Healy, (the Cobler) Mr. Darley, jun. Cabbage, (the Taylor) Mr. Warrell, jun. Billy Puff, (the Barber) Master Warrell, Farmer Stimdy, Mr. Rowson, Sawyers, Messrs. Mitchell & Solomon, Bunkin, (the Clown) Mr. D'Or, Lucy, Miss Milbourne, Millener, Miss Willems, Semple, Mrs. Lege, Washer Women, Mrs. Harvey, &c. Columbine, Mrs. De Marque.
In the course of the Dance will be introduced a new TRIPLE HORNIPIPE, By Miss Willems, Miss Milbourne & Mrs. Demarque. The whole to conclude with a REEL.
To which will be added, A FARCE, (never performed here) called
Two strings to your Bow;
OR, THE MAN WITH TWO MASTERS.
Don Pedro, Mr. Francis, Don Sancho, Mr. Warrell, Osario, Mr. Beete, Ferdinand, Mr. Green, Borachio, Mr. Morgan, Lavarillo, Mr. Bates, Drunken Porter, Mr. Blisset. Waiters, Messrs. J. Warrell & Mitchell. Donna Clara, Mrs. Francis, Leonara, Miss Willems, Maid, Miss Rowson.
BOX, One Dollar—PIT, Three-Fourths of a Dollar—and GALLERY, Half a Dollar. TICKETS to be had at H. and P. RICE's Book-Store, No. 59, Market-Street; and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. WELLS, at the Front of the Theatre. No money or tickets to be returned; nor any person, on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes. Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before five o'clock, and order them as soon as the company is seated, to withdraw as they cannot on any account, be permitted to remain.
VIVAT REPUBBLICA.
NOTICE.
THE President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, having determined to supply the city of Philadelphia with water, early in the year 1799. Proposals will be received in writing until the first day of June next, from any person or persons disposed to contract for the casting and delivery of Iron Pipes necessary for the above purpose.
By the Board, WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. March 31.
WANTED.
Several Apprentices to the Printing-Business. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-Street.
Foreign Intelligence.
GENOA, Feb. 12.
The Neapolitan squadron, which hitherto had been joined with the British fleet, are returned to Naples, with a great number of their crews sick on board.
According to the Treaty lately concluded between England and Algiers, the latter are permitted to carry their prizes into the ports of Corsica. The Viceroy of this kingdom pays 179,000. to the Dey, for releasing the Corsican slaves retained in Algiers. The Dey has received a beautiful Xebec of 18 guns, as a present from the English.
COBLENTZ, February 15.
There are great movements among the French troops. A part of our garrison has quitted us, and it is not yet replaced. The chief cause of these movements is the new organization of the army. It will be divided, it is said, into 175 brigades. They are employed in completing the corps—many officers have been dismissed, and replaced in part by others. The generals are likewise changed. Championnet will not remain here; he will command elsewhere. General Bernadot left this on the 9th, to go to Jourdan.
FRANKFORT, February 23.
A great number of cavalry coming from Austria, passed through this town the day before yesterday, on their way to join the army of the Rhine, having a great number of horses for it.
Two messengers from the British ambassador at Lausanne, and another from Turin, have passed on their way to London.
LONDON, March 7.
Last night a vessel arrived at Dover from Calais, by which we received a Monitor of the 3d inst. It contains little that is interesting or important. The council seems to be occupied in discussions of some length upon the motion for admitting into the Legislative body, seven members of the late national convention.
In the sitting of the 11th Ventose [March 1st] two commissions were appointed by the Council of Five Hundred, the first of which was to present a plan of police to prevent strangers from flocking to Paris.
The second commission was to report upon a message of the Directory, demanding what line of conduct should be adopted towards those judges who have refused to take the oath of hatred to royalty.
Mr. Grey, we understand, means to put off his motion for an enquiry into the state of the nation, which stands for this day, to Thursday next.
The Frenchman who arrived the other day from Paris, at the office of the Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, brought dispatches to Lord Grenville, sealed with the national seal of France. Their contents, of course, have not transpired.
Two frigates built of fir, the Tamer and Clyde, of 40 guns each, are to be launched at Chatham on the 26th of this month.
Sir John Warren, that active and admirable officer, it is said, is again to have the command of a squadron of frigates, to cruise on the coast of France.
Sir John Sinclair's bill for facilitating the general inclosure of all the waste lands in the kingdom, is one of the most salutary plans ever laid before Parliament. Its beneficial tendency, in supplying a radical remedy for the scarcity of corn, and for repressing the abominable and avaricious extortions of the farmers and millers, will speedily be acknowledged by the whole country. The zealous and patriotic exertions of Sir John Sinclair, on this, as well as on many other subjects of great public import, deserve the warmest thanks of a grateful nation.
A few days ago a man went into a shop in Ulverston, and got a bill drawn upon London for six pounds; which, he said, he had occasion to remit to a friend there. The next day, he called at a banking-house in Lancaster, and got the same bill (as it now appears) discounted; but the value it then bore was sixty pounds; so having been added to the figure, and to the word six.
A method was some time since suggested to prevent forgeries of this kind, by employing letters at the top of the bill, as well as in the body, and leaving no space between the words expressive of the sum; viz. L. sixpounds, eightpounds, ninepounds, &c. These could not be made into sixty pounds, nor sixteen pounds; nor into eighteen, eighty, &c.
THE LEVANT TRADE, AS TO BREAD AND CORN.
The following are the questions on this important object, propounded by the Lords of the Council; with the answers to those questions, given by Mr. Bosanquet, the Governor of the Turkey Company.
The questions were these:
Question 1. Whether any cargoes of wheat could be obtained from any ports in the Levant?
Answer. It seemed a well founded opinion, that large quantities might be procured from Egypt, by taking particular measures:—by which is understood approaching the Aga of the place from whence the corn is to be shipped with a suitable present!
About two years since, English ships carried wheat from the island of Tenedos to Malta [for there was a scarcity there]. And Malta they was chiefly supplied from Egypt, without a surman from the Porte!
Q. 2. The wheat of that country; of what quality is it?
A. It is hard brown wheat; the bushel weighing 62 lb.
The mode of extracting the grain, is by trampling it out, which renders it very dirty, and no means are used to cleanse it. This circumstance renders it liable to heat in the voyage!
It is said that considerable quantities are exported to France and Italy, where the wheat is much liked; and consequently, there is reason to imagine there are no material objections arising from the extreme hardness of it which should render it unfit for grinding.
Q. 3. What would be the charge of freight per quarter to bring it to this country?
A. The present high price of assurance, (viz.

30 guineas per cent. to return 15, if with convoy) and the other heavy expences of navigating British ships, would render it impossible for such ships to engage in bringing home wheat at this time! without being paid such exorbitant freights as could hardly be thought of! But if foreign ships, as Russian, Venetian, and the like, were allowed to come with this kind of cargo, they might, possibly, bring wheat at a freight of 2s. 6d. or 3 shillings the bushel.
N. B. In this case a convoy must be appointed to look after the ships, which otherwise would perhaps be purposely run into French ports!
Q. 4. In what time, after orders given, might any wheat which might be got be expected to arrive?
A. Probably seven or eight months, if ordered immediately. The harvest is in May.
March 10. Yesterday arrived a Mail from Hamburg, which brings no material news. It is generally believed on the Continent, that hostilities between the Austrians and French will recommence in the course of the present month.
Mr. Grey resembles a General, who, constantly defeated whenever he risks an engagement in the open plain, endeavours to harass his adversaries whom he cannot conquer, by continual skirmishing. Mr. Grey is not likely to prove more successful in his motion this day on the present state of the country and the finances, than in his motion for Peace, in which he completely failed.
Debates on great public questions, which in time of peace afford the advantage of enlightening Administration, in troublesome times serve only party purposes, by pressing upon Ministers to disclose and develope matters which convey to the enemy such information as may best suit their hostile intentions. Thus it is that opposition derive advantages from their defeats, which console them for their disgrace, as they not only satisfy the cravings of their animosity against Administration, but also shew their zeal for the cause of French liberty, which seems to engage and absorb every affection of their souls.
We rely with confidence on the eminent talents and wise circumspection of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who in opposing the motion of Mr. Grey, for an enquiry into the state of the nation, will, no doubt, blend the most brilliant eloquence of a Member of Parliament with the discretion of a Minister of state, as he did in his admirable speech on a late motion for Peace.
According to a letter from Leghorn, of the 18th ult. an English fleet of nine sail of the line, and two frigates, had arrived there under the orders of Admiral Jervis. The English men of war which blocked up the port of Genoa, have been dispersed by a storm.
If the King of Prussia should see his subjects in the provinces still occupied, by the French, robbed by the Republicans, by means of the Forced Loan, with the same indifference as he saw his brother-in-law stripped of his dignities, it may then be truly said that he has as little at heart the protection he owes his subjects, as that which his family had a right to expect.
March 12. Mr. Grey established the very strong facts which he undertook to present to the house of Commons beyond the power of refutation. He proved these points.
That above seventy seven millions eight hundred thousand pounds of debt, incurred by the present war, had been already funded.
That twenty two millions remained floating and unfunded? and that this sum of an hundred millions had been squandered in the three first years of this war.
That this was more than double the expence of any three years of any war in which this country was ever engaged.
That of this sum, almost as much had been spent without estimate, and consequently without the authority of parliament, as with it.
That barracks were built for an army of forty thousand men, to be kept up in time of peace.
That by the new system, the peace establishment could not be less than twenty two millions per annum.
That the permanent revenue was not likely to be more than 19,500,000.
That consequently if peace were made to-morrow, independent of winding up of the war expences, there must be additional taxes to the amount of 2,500,000, to carry on the peace.
That, in direct violation of the provision of the act, of Queen Anne, which declares, that if the bank should advance money to government, without grants from parliament, they should forfeit the sums advanced, ministers had procured large sums of money in advance from the bank.
That they had artfully smuggled into an act a clause repealing the wholesome provision in the act of Queen Anne, and that now the bank was in advance the enormous sum of 11,800,000.
These are but a few of the facts established by Mr. Grey, from documents laid upon the table, and of which printed copies were in the hands of the members. To these charges Mr. Pitt did not say one word. He left every thing to an evasive vote on the order of the day, and his majority was 207 against 45!!!
In the paper laid on the table of the house of commons, there is a charge of 49,000. 10 M. Paisley, for buying provisions for the French at the time the English poor were starving.
Mr. Hastings' pension is 4000. a year, for 27 years, from Aug. 1785, to which the India company have added the loan of 50,000. for 17 years, without interest, which is therefore an annuity of that term of all that it will bring of interest on a substantial security.
Mr. Burke is in a rage that his pension of 4000. a year did not commence at the same term. He therefore threatens ministers with a regicide peace.
The court of the Duke of Weytemberg is one of the most splendid of the small principalities; he has five palaces, the meanest of which is more superb than Carlton house.
There is no objection to the union with our peers on the score of religion, for the reigning Duke though born a Catholic, is now a protestant.
The Greek Dress, which has been so long and
justly the ton, admits not of a plume. Where the hair is bound up with a fillet, it breaks the elasticity of the Greek model to wear feathers. None of the exquisite remains of the Greek school, shew a bandeau with a plume.
Sir Robert Lison took leave of his majesty previous to his departure for America, to which Republic he is appointed minister from this country.
KING OF POLAND.
Particulars of the abdication of the throne of Poland by Stanislaus.
On the day of St. Catherine, Repnin went to the King, and presented to him several papers which had been sent to him from Petersburg, as the act of his abdication, a relinquishment of his pretensions to the throne, &c. which Stanislaus signed without resistance in the morning, and which Repnin immediately published thro' the city. After this, the King published, at dinner, his attachment to his former mistress, Gradowskaja, declared that he had espoused her seven years ago, legitimated all the children which he had by her, and settled on them the wrecks of his fortune. Then, his eyes streaming with tears, he took leave, with a conclave truly royal, of the faithful servants of his former state, which produced a truly affecting scene. This was ended by a Ball, at which Repnin, increasing his pride, himself presented to the company this King dethroned by the stroke of a pen. Such was the end of the reign of Stanislaus, than whom a man of brighter virtues and a more enlightened mind never filled a throne.
FALMOUTH, March 8.
This afternoon Sir Edward Pellew's squadron failed for the coast of France, consisting of the following ships:
Indefatigable, 44 Sir Edward Pellew, Argo, 44 Capt. Burgess. Revolutionaire, 38 Capt. Coyle. Amazon, 36 Capt. Reynolds. Concorde, 36 Capt. Hunt. A Cutter, a Luger, and 3 Chasse Marees. Each of the frigates is provided with a flat bottomed boat, and there are a number of French officers of distinction on board the Commodore.
PORTSMOUTH, March 6.
Sailed this day his majesty's ship Sceptre, of 64 guns, and Crescent, of 44 guns, for the Cape of Good Hope, with seven tra sports under convoy.
ALEXANDRIA, April 12.
Captain Black of the ship Ann, from St. Ubes, informs us, that it was the city of Seville, and not Cadiz, that lately received a shock of an earth quake: the greatest part of which is destroyed. He also says the king of Spain has had a conference on the frontiers of Portugal, with the Duke regent. His Catholic majesty's mediation in negotiating a peace between Portugal and the republic of France was supposed to be the purport of the meeting.
Ricketts's Amphitheatre.
The last Night of performing this Season,
On SATURDAY EVENING, April 23,
WILL BE PRESENTED, A variety of New Entertainments. HORSEMANSHIP.
The Sailor's Frolic on Horseback, by Mr. Ricketts, in which he will introduce a Hornpipe, ride blindfold in a Sack, and change to a Sailor's Doxy.
Various Feats by Mr. F. Ricketts,
Comic Feats by Mr. Sully, in the character of Mr. Merryman.
Mr. Ricketts will ride two Horses in full speed, take a Spring over a Garter 10 feet high, and alight on his feet or the saddle.
The Horsemanship to conclude with the Comic Scene of The Taylor riding to Brentford, On the Router and Road Horse, by Mr. Ricketts.
Ground and Lofty Tumbling,
In which will be displayed a variety of manly Feats by Messrs. Sully, F. Ricketts, Reano, Langley & Master Sully—Clown to the tumbling Mr. Spinaeuta. The Tumbling to conclude with Mr. Mr. Sully's throwing a row of Flipfapsacros the area of the Circus.
Mr. Ricketts's favorite Horse will dart thro' the imitation of a Blazing Sun, with a rider on his back.
To which will be added, a new PANTOMIME, called
Harlequin's Olio, OR, MIRTH'S MEDLEY.
The Amusements of the evening to conclude with Goldsmith's EPILOGUE—by Mr. Sully, in character of Harlequin, who will take a flying leap into a Balloon surrounded with Fire-Works.
Tickets may be had at the box office adjoining the Amphitheatre, and at Mr. Oellers's Hotel.
The Doors in future to be opened at half past FIVE, and the Entertainment to begin at SEVEN o'clock.
Boxes, one dollar—Pit, half a dollar.
UNITED STATES, } Pennsylvania District, }
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Persons summoned and returned to serve as Struck Jurors in the Circuit Court now sitting, are requested to be punctual in their attendance on Monday next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the City Hall.
William Nichols, Marshal.
Marshal's Office, April 22, 1796.
NOTICE,
AGREEABLY to charter, is hereby given to the Members of the Corporation for the relief of poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers, that there will be a Meeting of said Corporation in the second Presbyterian Church, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 23d day of May next, at 10 o'clock, P. M. for the dispatch of all such business as may then be brought before the board.
ASHBEL GREEN, Secretary of the Corporation.
April 22. d
Philadelphia,
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 22, 1796.
At an Election held yesterday in this city for the choice of a Senator to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Thomas, the votes were.
For Benjamin R. Morgan, 1099 Jacob Morgan, 460
Mr. Hartley this day presented to the House of Representatives sundry petitions from 650 citizens of York county, Pennsylvania, praying that the necessary provisions be made to carry the Treaty made between the United States and Great Britain and the other Treaties lately made, into effect.
Mr. Swanwick presented another petition against the British treaty, which, he informed the House, was signed by 300 citizens of Philadelphia.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Baltimore, to his friend in this city, dated 19th April.
"Your esteemed favor of the 18th is duly at hand; and your observations relating to the carrying into effect the Treaty with Great Britain makes the due impression on my mind. And the merchants and traders generally in Baltimore (especially those who have much at stake) appear to be much alarmed at the present situation of things. Even among the warmest opposers of the Treaty, in its early stage, it is now said 'the question is not whether the treaty be such as we could with or not,' but 'whether we shall violate the public faith or not.' We have, in some measure, anticipated your proceedings, by instructions to our delegate Gen. Smith, pointedly calling upon him to vote for the appropriations, and carrying into effect the treaty; considering an opposite conduct as a breach of the national faith, and pregnant with the most fatal consequences. The instructions to Gen. Smith have been signed very generally by the merchants; and I have no doubt but it will have an influence; indeed it is my opinion, from what has fallen from him, that it was and has been his intention so to do."
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated April 18, to a House in this city.
"We received the address of your citizens to the House of Representatives by the mail, which we are glad to hear has been signed by your merchants and traders. The thing had been anticipated here, and an address, or rather instructions have been given by a large majority of the mercantile characters of our town to Gen. Smith to vote for the appropriations. A counter petition was also attempted, but the projectors of it soon found they were so neglected by the merchants, and even among the lower class of citizens they were so unsuccessful that they have declined bringing theirs forward. We have about 600 signers, and might have obtained as many more. Our town is truly federal; and our citizens republicans. On this trial it is found that we are more friendly to order and good government than was conjectured by many."
"Instructions are now subscribing in the county directing Gen. Smith to vote for the appropriations."
"It is sincerely to be hoped that such measures will have the desired effect, and produce a final ratification of the treaty, peace, quietness, and restoration of property to our citizens, and a final check to the G—party and all the stirrers up of discord."
Extract of a letter from a respectable Merchant in Baltimore, dated the 19th inst. received by yesterday's mail.
"With respect to the appropriations, the people here are nearly of the same opinion; and so general is the confidence in our Representative, that however he may have differed with many on the Constitutional point so lately debated, we have no doubt but what he will use all his influence in carrying the treaty into honorable effect, to which end he will be instructed."
"I fully agree with you, that there never was a time which called more loudly for the interference of the people; and so general is the wish for the Treaty's being carried into effect, that I have no doubt but what a great majority will co-operate in any plan that shall produce so desirable an effect."
"I am just informed that a circular letter is received from your Committee of Correspondence, and have not the smallest doubt of its having all the attention that the importance of the subject requires."
Favors, from several Correspondents unavoidably postponed—shall appear as soon as possible.
COMMUNICATIONS.
The repeated interruptions of Mr. Sedgwick and Mr. Harper, by calls to order, (which were as repeatedly overruled by the chair) manifested the pain with which some people always hear any encomiums on the federal government or its administration, or any representation of the flourishing state of our country; while the silent pleasure which accompanied Mr. Gallatin's picture of the gloomy state of our finances (which was universally acknowledged to be unconnected with the debate) marked a gratification which none but the enemies of our prosperity could be expected to derive from such a statement, and which the people of this country would certainly hear with pain.
It is the characteristic of overbearing majorities in all popular assemblies, to brow beat to a certain degree the minority; and this disposition always increases in an inverse ratio of the good sense of such majority and their reliance on the good offices of their cause. When they feel confident that they stand firm on the basis of virtue, policy, justice, and good faith, they listen with a calm and dignified silence and temper to the arguments and even abuse of their adversaries; but when they are conscious that their schemes are liable to be exposed to an enlightened people, then clamor, rudeness, intemperance and petulance, are resorted to, in hopes of overawing those whom they cannot refute, and of preventing that discussion which must soon defeat their machinations.
Let any spectator remark the silent decency which prevails while any of the majority are on the floor of a certain assembly, and the movements and interruptions which are apparent on other occasions, and he will justly apply the above observations.
The anti petition sets forth, "that notwithstanding the artilful manner in which the treaty is worded, its disadvantageous consequences are so easily foreseen," &c. Let any one look at the signatures, hand writings, and marks of wisdom and literature to that petition, and he will not wonder that the signers had the sagacity and shrewdness to foresee the consequences of the treaty, tho' so artfully worded. The same petition declares, that the petitioners are ready to pay their full proportion of indemnification to the merchants! They are certainly very safe in making such a promise, for no
one doubts their ability—and dividing the five millions of dollars among the fifteen hundred petitioners, will be only three thousand, three hundred and forty dollars a man—a mere bagatelle to such men of property!!
The Jacobins have lately felt a flush of zeal for the constituted authorities. They cry out order, decency, words as hard for them even to pronounce, as Stubbleth for the Ephraimites. They call the merchants and traders disorganizers—why are they to be so called? because they remonstrate against the measures of the house of representatives! Waving any remarks on the new creed of the Jacobins that to oppose and remonstrate is disorganization, let it be observed that the crime is, in their judgment, the disapprobation of the proceeding of the majority of the house.
Citizen Jacobins, you forget where you are, you are not in Paris. You are not upholding the system of terror and Robespierre's Convention. You are now, tho' you have not long been in America, where there are three departments of governments, Yes, three, thanks to the spirit of liberty—thanks to our wise forefathers. The house of representatives is to be respected, undoubtedly. But when it encroaches on the other branches, as it has lately done, a people, and it will soon appear a whole people, true to their old principles, and not blind to the evil consequences of the new one adopted by the house, will rally round the President and Senate, who adhere to the Constitution. This is not the spirit of disorganizers, it is the true spirit of the Constitution. Citizens Jacobins, lately you met in your clubs and every where where resolved, remonstrated, called town meetings, mobs, hissed, threw stones and burnt effigies, to prostrate all the departments of the government.
Now behold, you take merit to yourselves and puff your own praises (doubtless cheap, unhought praises) in your three Gazettes. You call yourselves friends of order (O impudence) & of the constituted authorities, because you would at this moment of time and while the majority remains anti treaty, pull down but two of our three branches. Deduct the eleven votes stated by Harrington, the majority would be shifted and you would then shift your tune. You would curse the house as former ly.
The disorganizers, as you would call them, intend to support and save all three, by remonstrating against either stepping out of its place.
The two memorials are now at issue before the House of Representatives; but the misfortune is, that a City Member, hath spoken such a defamatory and degrading speech against the Merchants, and so full of self recondling praise, as not to obtain the least confidence from them: for, if justice had the least hold of him (but in this respect, he is as slippery as an Eel, or as a soaped Pig) he would stand up in the house with the Directory in his tight hand—pronouncing the names of every Signer in behalf of the Treaty with Britain, and, with a noble frankness, declare—all these men I know, and of a truth can say, they are honorable Citizens—but what shall I declare of the others? Why, in melancholy truth, that unless I call about 30 of the Hunnites, Parasites and Pen-fires—out of 1500 signers, the names of these are not to be found either in the Tax-books or Directory, although I must confess they are my best, and weightiest friends: and therefore, responsible men, capable of supporting a War, and who as the indubitable friends of Peace, Commerce, Agriculture and good Government, stand in the ratio of 1300 to 30. Now Mr. Member, for once shew forth your "magnanimity," by becoming "magnanimously" just, in manfully announcing (if you can) that, if the counter petition should be carried in the House, we shall fatally experience, instead of the bounties of Providence, with an hitherto unsparing hand throughout the Union—War, murder, the guillotine, desolation and ever during misery.—Think of these things, Representatives, before you throw the irredeemable vote.
ORDER, AND A TRUE WHIG.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. DAYS. Ship Adriana, Fitzpatrick London 34 Sloop Ambuscade, Mercer Bermuda 12
Capt. Fitzpatrick left the Downs on the 16th of March, in company with the Wm. Penn, and arrived within the capes the 18th inst. on his passage he spoke the following vessels, viz.
March 25th, the brig. Hanna of Boston, from Charleston, for Cowes 35 days, long. 30, 34 W.
April 13th, the brig Hiram of Baltimore, Havre, ont 8 days, long. 54, 30 W.
10th, the schr. Mary of Boston, Liverpool, out 6 days, long. 56, 30 W.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL,
NEW-YORK, April 20,
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from a Member of the House of Representatives to a gentleman in this city, dated Philadelphia, April 19, 1796.
"Nothing new, here, except a combination not to purchase produce, and not to underwrite vessels, in order to create alarm, and to persuade us and the people that they are themselves alarmed, and do believe that a rejection of the treaty must produce a war. Some of them do believe it, and are the dupes of party. The leaders are constant in attempting every thing, not stopping short of confusion, and perhaps violence in order to obtain their ends. A great object is to influence your elections, upon which depends the choice of electors, and of course the President."
"One thing which ought to calm the alarm of merchants, &c. is this, That if Congress refuse to carry the treaty into effect, there is, I believe, no doubt but they will agree that our government should themselves indemnify our merchants from Britain for spoliations. A resolution to that purpose will be laid on the table to day or to morrow."

COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for Young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE having removed from Lodge Alley, to the corner of Eleventh and Spruce-streets, for the advantage of a large, convenient House, in a dry, healthy situation; hopes for the continuance of the encouragement she has hitherto so highly experienced; and for which she returns her sincere acknowledgment. Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE is assisted by Masters of the first ability; and the useful, as well as ornamental branches of education are particularly attended to. February 8. $2w. $3m
Treasury Department; Revenue Office, March 10th, 1796. PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, (No. 43, at the corner of Third and Chestnut-streets, Philadelphia) for building in North-Carolina, I. A Light-House upon Cape-Hatteras. II. A Beacon House upon Shell Castle island. Descriptions of each, and all other particulars, may be seen on application at the offices of any of the Superintendents of Light-Houses, or of the Supervisors of the Revenue, or of the Collectors of the Customs in any of the States; as also at this office. 2aw3m
The annual Election FOR DIRECTORS and a TREASURER of the Library Company of Philadelphia, will be held at the Library, in Fifth-street, on Monday, the second of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the annual payments. As there are several shares on which fines are due, the owners of them, or their representatives, are hereby notified, that they will be forfeited, agreeably to the laws of the Company, unless the said arrears are paid off on the last second day of May, or within ten days after. By order of the Directors, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Secretary. April 9. 3aw.
JAMES M'ALPIN, TAILOR, No 3 South Fourth Street, Returns his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to follow a continuance of their favours. At his Shop gentlemen may be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the most fashionable manner. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. O.S. 15 2aw
FOR SALE, A very valuable ESTATE, Called TWITTENHAM. SITUATE in the township of Upper Darby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent Land, 45 of which are good watered Meadows, 190 of prime Wood Land, and the rest Arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two-story Brick House, with 4 rooms on a floor, and Cellars under the whole, with a Pump Well of excellent Water in front; a large frame Barn, Stables, and other convenient buildings; a Smoke-House and Stone Spring House; two good Apple-Orchards, and one of Peaches. The Fields are all in Clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of Water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for Grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the Land, the good neighborhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a Gentleman's Country Seat. The foregoing is part of the Estate of Jacob Haysman, deceased, and offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS Oct. 9. 1795 cotsf Surviving Executor.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL Tracts of Military LANDS, situate in the Cumberland country, on Cumberland river and its waters. And also several valuable Tracts of Land in the State of Kentucky. For further information apply at the Office, at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut-streets. April 15. *cod3t.
Cheap Lands for Sale. TO BE SOLD, FOUR tracts of Patented LAND, situate in Randolph county, in the State of Virginia, on the waters of Spring Run, Sugar Creek, Bill's Creek, Monongahela and Witman's Run, containing seventeen hundred acres. This land was surveyed and patented by virtue of Land-office Treasury Warrants of the dates of 1782 and 1783. Each tract is well watered and timbered, the land of good quality, and very little but what may be prepared for grass or tillage. The whole will be sold together, or separate, and cash or merchandise taken in payment. The surveys and patents may be seen, and terms of sale known, by applying at No. 205, Arch-street. April 16. *cod3t.
LOST, IN the city, on the Point Road, the 13th instat, a small GOLD FRENCH WATCH, made at Paris, with a gold chain and two gold seals, one having the initials H. St. G. and a Lion crest—the other a Lion crest only. Whoever finding the same will bring them to No. 111 South Front-street, shall receive a generous reward. It offered for sale to any of the Watch-makers in town, they are requested to stop the same. April 13. $
Pennsylvania Hospital. The Election will be held at the Hospital pursuant to law, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on the second day of the fifth month next, being the second day of the week, at which time the Contributors are desired to attend to choose out of their number Twelve Managers and a Treasurer to the said Institution for the ensuing year. By order of a Board of Managers, SAMUEL COATES, Clerk. 4th mo. 5th, 1796. $
New Book Auction, BOSTON. JOHN W. FOLSOM respectfully informs the public, and booksellers in particular, he has opened an Auction Office, in a central situation, for that purpose only. Any orders in that line shall be faithfully and punctually executed; and letters, post paid, immediately attended to. Boston, March 23.
For sale at this Office. The Constitution of the United States, price 20 cents. Last report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, containing a Plan for the further support of PUBLIC CREDIT, 75 cents. Germanicus 20. Proceedings of the Executive respecting the Insurgents; forming an interesting History of the late Insurrection in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania. Interesting Summary of the events which have taken place in the Republic of Geneva—written by M. de Nivernois, 12 1-2 cents. Twenty-six letters; on the most interesting subjects, respecting the American Revolution, containing much information not generally known to the Citizens of the United States, written in the year 1780, 25 cents. December 20th, 1795. d.
Paper Hangings Manufactory No. 70. In Chestnut-street, between Second & Third-streets. W. POYNTELL, HAS prepared for Spring Sales a very extensive collection, suitable for every part of a House, amongst which are many new and elegant Patterns. In addition to the extensive Stock of his own manufacture, he has for sale TWELVE THOUSAND PIECES of FRENCH PAPERS, together with Borders, Landscapes, and Chinese Pieces for ornamenting Breast Works and Chimney Boards—a great variety of Pannel Papers, and every other article attached to Ornamental Papering. Orders for any quantity executed at a short notice, and a liberal credit given to wholesale dealers, and for exportation. April 12. ticks.
This Day is Published and Sold AT BENJAMIN DAVIES' BOOK STORE, No. 68, High-street, The Political Censor; Or, MONTHLY REVIEW of the most interesting political occurrences relative to The United States, For March 1796. By PETER PORCUPINE. *** This work will be continued monthly, and the future numbers will be published on the last day of every month. April 5. 3aw2w.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY JACOB JOHNSON, & CO. NO. 147, MARKET-STREET, [Price 11s. 3d.] THE Flowers of Ancient & Modern History, IN TWO VOLUMES. Comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable and interesting Events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious Characters; with a View of the Progress of Society and Manners, Arts and Sciences, from the Creation to the Conclusion of the American War. By JOHN ADAMS, A. M. March 4. 2aw2m
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, S K E T C H E S OF THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, From the peace of 1783, to the termination of the present Session of Congress. By MATHEW CAREY. CONDITIONS. I. This work will be comprised in two or three octavo volumes, each about 400 pages. II. The price to subscribers will be two dollars per volume, handsomely bound. III. No money will be required till the volumes are delivered. IV. Should any of the subscribers disapprove of the work when complete, they may decline receiving it. V. It is expected to be ready for press in the Spring of 1797. VI. As soon after the above time, as one thousand copies are subscribed for, the printing shall commence, and shall be finished as speedily as possible. VII. Subscriptions received by the Author, No. 118, Market-street, and by the chief Booksellers throughout the United States. TO THE PUBLIC. THE object of the proposed work, is, to present to public view a connected series of the chief events of a period of American history, that does not yield, in importance, to any period of equal length, in the peaceful annals of any country in the world. Desiring to excite no expectations but such as he shall endeavour to fa satisfy, the writer is thus early in announcing, that the body and confidence of a regular history, is not to be looked for in this work: neither his talents nor his avocations allow him to hope for this. His humbler task shall be to sketch out the most prominent features. It shall be his study to collect and arrange the most interesting materials—to smooth the rugged path—for abler hands, who, by such means, will find their labours abridged, and their progress accelerated. His chief view will be, to give the History of the United States as a confederated Republic. Nevertheless, notice will be taken of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of the individual States, as far as they can be collected. This information shall be classed under separate appendices. The Author solicits the assistance of such Gentlemen as may be possessed of documents calculated to promote the execution of his plan. They shall be received with due gratitude—carefully preferred—and safely returned. February 9. iaw12t
BURR MILL STONES Made by OLIVER EVANS, at his Factory, in the old wind-mill in Elsmley's alley, South Second-street, a little below Duck-street. WHERE those who apply may be supplied with stones of such quality as will suit their purposes. Also, stones for grist-mills to run on, and Plaster of Paris ground fine for manure, and Calcined for Stucco-Work. He keeps for SALE, At his dwelling No. 215 north Second-street, a little above Vine-street, Boulting Cloths, A complete assortment of both imported and American manufactured for merchant and country work, which he warrants good. ALSO, The Young Millwright's and Miller's GUIDE. Containing a system of mechanics and hydraulics as they apply to water mills with the whole process of, and all the late improvements on the art of manufacturing flour &c. intended to be useful to all concerned in building or using water-mills, which book is sold by Matthew Carey and Robert Campbell, booksellers. Sept. 25. iawtf.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against JOHN LYONS, deceased, late of Charles County, Maryland, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. ALEXANDER GREER, Executor. Allen's Ferry, Charles county, Maryland, March 14, 1796. iaw6
JOSEPH COOKE, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, The corner of Market and Third-streets, Philadelphia; MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received, per the last arrivals, a complete and general assortment of almost Every Article in his Line; Immediately from the manufactures of London, Birmingham, and Sheffield, all of which are of the newest fashion, and will be sold, wholesale and retail, on the lowest terms, and the Notes of Mr. Robert Morris, and Mr. John Nicholson received in payment at their current value. March 5. iawtf.
FOR SALE, A NEAT two story frame building, situate in Fifth-street, continued in Southwark, which Lets at 30l. per annum, subject to a ground rent of 110s. An elegant Brick Dwelling, 14 1-2 hands high, goes well in a chair or under the saddle. An handsome riding Chair and Coach, with harness complete. Three tracts of Land, situate contiguous to each other, containing about 773 acres, in Northumberland county, near the town of Northumberland. Sundry tracts of Land in Bedford county, being about 2,200 acres, part near the waters of Conyngham, and adjoining Lands of Daniel Tylson. Also, one other tract in Westmoreland county, adjoining lands of William Sitgreaves, on Clearfield creek. For terms apply to SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1796. sedtf
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, &c } 50,000 dwelling-house, } cash 30,000, are } 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 - - 10,000 20 do. 500 - - 10,000 100 do. 100 - - 10,000 200 do. 50 - - 10,000 400 do. 25 - - 10,000 1,000 do. 10 - - 10,000 15,000 do. 10 - - 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000.
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington. Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; 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 just deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the City of Washington. The drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished, and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University, it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities given for the payment of the Prize are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the money suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET.
* Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore or Gideon Devilbiss, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's ferry.
Bar-Iron Manufactory. TO BE SOLD, On reasonable terms and convenient payments, a new FOUR FIRE FORGE, Advantageously situated on the river Walkill, in the county of Sussex, and state of New-Jersey, and distant one mile and a half from Sharp's Furnace; the Forge lot contains twenty-eight acres of land, on which are four good houses for the workmen, with lots adjoining for gardens, two large coal-houses, a black-smith's and carpenter's shop, and also a commodious dwelling-house, with a good cellar and garden, for a Manager, and a Store adjoining of twenty feet square. The buildings are new, and the works in good repair, and now in full business, and fully supplied with stock and the necessary workmen; wood-land for coaling, sufficient to afford a never-failing supply and lying convenient, will be sold with the Forge, or wood supplied on contract by the cord, as may best suit the purchaser. If desired, a FARM adjoining the Forge, of 150 or 200 arable and meadow land, with a good orchard, and convenient buildings, will be sold to accommodate the Forge: And also, a four horse team, coal and other wagons, and implements of every kind to carry on the works. If not before disposed of by private contract (which may be known by the continuance of this advertisement) the Forge, Forge-lot and buildings thereon, together with 1500 cords of wood, will be exposed to sale at PUBLIC VENDUE , on the premises, on Tuesday, the 3d day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place the conditions will be made known, and attendance given, by the proprietors. ROBERT OGDEN, ELIAS OGDEN. *cod34m.
SPARTA, April 9, 1796. N. B. The partnership of Robert and Elias Ogden, will then be dissolved.
TO BE SOLD, 1st. A Three-story brick House, No. 30, N. Second street. The lot is about 21 feet front, and 238 feet deep, to Bread-street, or Moravian Alley. It has long been one of the best stands for business. 2d. A frame Dwelling-House, No. 260, South Front-street, with a Bake-House, the Lot is about 17 feet front, by 130 feet in depth. 3d. A handsome Lot of 25 feet by 200 feet deep, extending from Third-street to George-street; it is the 3d Lot below South-street: on George-street there is a two story brick tenement, a frame ditto adjoining, with a good bake oven. Likewise a LARGE MEADOW FARM , situate on the River Delaware, at a convenient distance from Philadelphia Market—the Meadow is of the best quality, and in good bank. There are commodious buildings, with a good proportion of arable and wood-land, and Cedar Swamp. For terms apply to JOHN LITTLE, No. 40 North Sixth-street. March 27th, 1796. dcf
FOR SALE, THE time of a NEGRO GIRL, about 24 years of age, an excellent disposition remarkably industrious, and can be well recommended for sobriety and honesty. For further particulars enquire at No. 14, north Eighth-street. April 13 April 13. $9t.
George Bringhurst, COACH & HARNESS MAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from Arch-street, to No. 23 in north Fifth-street, adjoining the Episcopal Burial Ground, where he continues the business of Coach making in all its Branches. He makes all kinds of crane neck and perch Carriages, such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, and Coach-houses; also, Chairs, Kittereens, Cags, Sulkeys; and all kinds of Harness, with plated or brass mounting. He has a good supply of the best materials, and a stock of the best fashioned wood. Orders from any part of the United States will be duly attended to with the greatest punctuality and dispatch. His long experience in business, his care in the execution of his work, and an unremitted attention to the desires of his employers, he flatters himself will prove sufficient recommendations. He has several second-hand Carriages for sale, viz. a complete Coach, with a coachman's seat and Venetian blinds all round; a Phaeton; a chair; and a sulkey with a failing top. All kinds of Carriages sold on Commission, and Carriages taken in to stand by the month or year. Apprentices wanted to the Business. Philadelphia, November 21. t, t, & 3m. 2awdo
FOR SALE, SALISBURY, A Large and well improved Farm containing 2749 acres of level fertile land, remarkably well adapted to the growth of grain, and every kind of grain; there are now 100 acres of timothy meadow on it, from which 150 tons of hay were made the last year; 300 acres may at a moderate expence be made into meadow equal to that already made, and one half thereof watered. There is on the premises a commodious two story dwelling house, well finished, with eleven rooms and a passage, eight of the rooms have fire places, a piazza in front, 50 feet in length, and 8 feet wide, a well of good water in the yard; a large and convenient barn, loaded all round, that affords stabling sufficient for 70 or 80 head of cattle; also well constructed stables sufficient for 30 horses, with every other necessary out buildings; between 4 and 500 young apple trees of well chosen grafted fruit, just beginning to bear, about 3000 bearing peach trees, and sundry other kinds of fruit trees; about one third of this land is cleared and under good fence, the remainder is in wood, the pasture lands are well taken with red clover and other valuable grass; this farm is well watered, having several good springs, and two streams running through different parts, on one of them is a grist and saw mill, also a well fixed distillery; there are also on the premises a tan yard in good order, the neighbourhood in which it is, will afford that business to be carried on to great extent, on the tan yard lot there is a comfortable two story dwelling house, bark house, curriers shop, &c. &c. Should any one disposed to buy this property, also with to buy negroes, I can accommodate them with twenty valuable field negroes, who are well acquainted with all kinds of work, necessary on a farm, the purchaser may also be supplied with horses, black cattle, sheep, hogs, and with every necessary utensil for a large farm. Salisbury is situated in a very healthy part of the country, and in an excellent neighbourhood, it is by measurement 26 miles from Alexandria, and about 25 from the city of Washington, and on the turnpike road from Alexandria to Winchester. As I am desirous of selling this property, a great bargain will be given to any one that will pay down one half the purchase money, for the other a considerable credit will be given. SAMUEL LOVE. Virginia, Loudoun County, April 11, 1796. *cod3t.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE it remembered, that on the 3d day of March, in the twentieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Davies of the said district hath deposited in this office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: The BLOODY BUOY, THROWN OUT AS A Warning to the Political Plots of America; Or a FAITHFUL RELATION Of a multitude of acts of Horrid Barbarity, Such as the eye never witnessed, the tongue never expressed, or the imagination conceived, Until the commencement of the French Revolution. TO WHICH IS ADDED, AN INSTRUCTIVE ESSAY, Tracing these dreadful effects to their real causes. Illustrated with four striking copper-plates. By PETER PORCUPINE. "You will plunge your country into an abyss of eternal desolation and infamy, and the annals of your boasted revolution will serve as a bloody buoy, warning the nations of the Earth to keep aloof from the mighty ruin." Abbe Maury's speech to the National Assembly In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States. SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. Court. March 18. iawaw
General Post Office, Philadelphia, March 16, 1796. WHEREAS sundry Letters, transmitted in the Mails of the United States, to and from Norfolk, in the state of Virginia, were opened, and Bank Notes of several denominations fraudulently taken from them at York, in the state aforesaid, in the months of October, November and December last: and whereas a part of said notes and some cash have been recovered and are now in possession of the Post Master General. In order therefore that such Bank Notes as shall be identified may be restored to the owners thereof, and that the remaining notes and cash be equitably distributed among those who are entitled to them. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons who have suffered by such fraudulent practices, within the period, and on the route aforesaid, to exhibit their claims without delay, supported by such reasonable proofs as may be necessary to substantiate them. Such notes as shall be identified will be received by application to the General Post Office, on or before the first day of July next; and the residue of such cash and notes will then be divided among the claimants in proportion to their respective losses, to be ascertained by the necessary proofs, which on or before that day shall be produced to the General Post Office. (sawt July) JOS. HABERSHAM.
FOR SALE, A FOUNT of BREVIER, half worn; about four hundred weight. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-street. December 1. $