Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-12-15 00:00:00

W. J. Mc Dowell
Gazette of the United States
DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 159 of Vol. VI.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1794.
[Whole No. 709.]
30,000 weight of Green Coffee, Not entitled to the Drawback A FEW PIPES Holland Gin, At a Reduced Price, JAMAICA SPIRITS, ANTIGUA RUM, third and fourth proof. Fine flavoured St. Kitts, Grenada and country RUM, COTTON in bales BLACK PEPPER, Port and Prince MOLASSES, Malaga WINE in quarter casks Madeira Do. in pipes and qr. casks A few casks of very good Hylon TEA, by the America into N. York, and A few barrels of good fat Philadel- phia BEEF, put up by an ap- proved hand of this city, fit for long voyages, FOR SALE BY Levinus Clarkson, No. 216, South Water Street.
ALSO, 20,000 Weight of COFFEE Entitled to the Drawback, in bales, barrels and bags. Dec. 4 d.
PORT WINE. A choice parcel of Full Bodied Old Red Port Wine, This day arrived, by the Snow Trusty, Captain Cook, from Oporto, For Sale by PETER BLIGHT. Also by the same Snow, 5000 Butts St. Ubes Salt. Oct. 29. dtf.
FOR SALE, At the STORES of Jesse & Robert Waln, PORT WINE in pipes, bds. and quar- ter casks LISBON Do. in pipes and quarter casks Souchong and Congo TEAS, in quarter casks A quantity of Lisbon and Cadiz SALT Soft shelled ALMONDS in bales Velvet CORKS, in do. Russia MATTS. June 9 d.
LANDING, from the Ship Adriana Kieran Fitzpatrick Master, from Amsterdam. HOLLAND SAIL DUCK, Ditto—Sheeting, Tickenburgh, Osnaburgh, White and Brown Linen, Diaper, fine Checks, Bedticks, Hair Ribbon, Great Coats, boxes Window-Glass, Ditto Tumblers, Ginn in pipes, Ginn Cakes, Steel, Mill Saws 6 feet, Anchors, from 7 to 14 cwt. Frying Pans, Junk, Oakum, &c. FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Keiland. October 21. d.
Just Arrived, And will be landed to-morrow morning at Wharf, the entire cargo of the brig Good Hope, Captain Hodgdon, from Ja- maica, consisting of High Proof RUM, SUGAR, PIMENTO, and COFFEE FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. Nov. 19. d.
FOR SALE BY John D. Blanchard, At his Stores, in Third street, 66 PIPES Choice TENERIFFE WINE, of superior quality, Coniac Brandy in pipes 50 Cases of Claret of a superior quality to be drawn back. Boston Tea Kettles, a large assortment Shot of all sizes and numbers Bart Lead, Lead in pigs Russia Sheetings Women's Stuff Shoes by the quantity Cutt Nails Rhode-Island Cheese And a large and elegant assortment of European and India GOODS, At the most reduced Prices. Nov. 25. 2awtf.
For Charter, The BRIG FAIR HEBE, John McKeever, Master. BURTHEN 700 barrels of flour, she is in complete order, and will principally terms apply to the Captain on board at the Subscriber's wharf, or to Joseph Sims, Who has for Sale, just imported in said Brig from Malaga. Old Mountain Wine, RAISINS of the Sun, in kegs, FIGS in ditto PRUNES in ditto Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS in boxes and jars, GRAPES in ditto ORANGES and LEMONS in boxes Shel'd ALMONDS in casks Castile SOAP, &c. &c. Dec. 4 d.
For Boston, The SLOOP ANN E, George Gardner, Master. WILL sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Malley's wharf. Who has for sale, Spermaceti Candles, Northern Oil, Mackerel, Salmon, &c. Dec. 5 d.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing ship INDUSTRY, Master. Burthen 270 tons, and will carry about 420 hogheads of tobacco; is in complete order, and ready to receive a cargo on board. For terms apply on board at Albion's wharf, or to Thomas Newman, No. 118, South Second Street. Dec. 11 d.
Sallad Oil, Of a superior quality in boxes of twelve Bottles; FOR SALE BY Grubb, Mather & Hill. Nov. 26. d.
FOR SALE, THE CARGO OF THE American Ship HENRY, Capt. Crowninshield, from CALCUTTA, CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS: VIZ. 9500 pieces Tandah Sannahs, 2000 pieces Michumber do. 300 pieces Illiabald do. 1000 pieces Michumber Emeties, 948 pieces Illiabald do. 750 pieces Tandah do. 384 pieces Fizabad do. 490 pieces Maharrat Gurgy do. 4550 pieces Tandah Coffees, 600 pieces Fizabad do. 300 pieces Nabad Gurgy do. 300 pieces Illiabald Sannahs, 1950 pieces Tandah Baffras, 725 pieces Gurgy do. 150 pieces Baram do. 750 pieces Lucepore do. 750 pieces Jugady do. 750 pieces Chittabatty do. 6750 pieces Guzzetahs. —AND ALSO— One hundred and sixty tons of BENARES SUGAR. The ship Henry is arrived at Salem, and will be ordered to proceed to Philadelphia, as soon as the sale shall be effected. For terms apply to Philips, Cramond & Co. Dec. 8. d.
Tuition of the French Tongue and Mathematicks. J. C. ROUSSEAU, one of the unfortunate inhabitants of St. Domingo, having a small family of children, finds it necessary for their support, to apply himself to the in- struction of youth. He therefore proposes teaching the above branches of science, in the most modern stile; and solicits the pa- tronage of a generous public. The liberal education he has received, and the severe education he has received, he has acquired other branches of science he has acquired a perfect knowledge of, will enable him to give satisfaction to those persons who may employ him. He will wait on ladies and gentlemen, who wish to be taught at their own houses; and will open an evening school, from six to nine o'clock, on the 20th instant. Enquire at No. 117, North Second Street. Dec. 11. 6t.
DR. BATON Proposes to deliver a COURSE of Lectures on Chemistry AND ON THE Philosophy of Medicine. This course is intended to be comprised in about fifty lectures, and will principally involve those parts of chemical science that have a more immediate reference to medi- cine; and those parts of natural history that are thought to be the most interesting, and the most entertaining. The introductory lecture will be delivered, in the Univer- sity, on Tuesday next: the hour will be made known in due time. Dec. 11. d.
This Day is Published, A N Authentic History OF THE Revolution in Geneva: Price 12 1-2 Cents. Sold by Thomas Dobson, No. 41, Second street, John Osmrood, Chestnut Street, and by the Editor hereof. December 11.
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 10,000 2 ditto 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 ditto 1,000 10,000 20 ditto 500 10,000 100 ditto 100 10,000 200 ditto 50 10,000 400 ditto 25 10,000 1,000 ditto 10 10,000 15,000 ditto 10 150,000 15,739 Prizes 400,000 50,000 Tickets at 8 dollars 400,000
This Lottery will afford an elegant spec- imen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful de- signs 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 neat deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the neces- sary expenses of printing, &c., and the sur- plus 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, or at all events on Monday, the 22nd of December next; the money prizes will be payable in thirty days after its 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 drawing will be under the management of 24 gentlemen approved by the commissioners for the City of Wash- ington, for the time being, and acting on oath.
SAMUEL BLODGET. ** Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Gideon Denison, Savannah; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Rich- mond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's ser- vice. Aug. 30. codtf.
Office of the Insurance Com- pany of North America, THE President and Directors of this Company are now ready to receive appli- cations for Insurance on Houses and Stores and on household Furniture and Goods in Dwelling Houses and Stores, upon the terms contained in their proposals which have been already published. The expense of Survey, being Two Dols. lars, must be deposited when the applica- tion for Insurance is made; and the Badges and Policy, together with the Premium, are to be paid for when the order is given and accepted. Ebenezer Hazard, SECRETARY. Dec. 8. d. w. 2. w. 1. m.
Parry & Muggrave, Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Hair-Workers, No. 42, South Second Street, Have received by the Pique from London an ASSORTMENT of Plated japanned ware Jewellery & Cutlery, viz. Plated and Japan'd Tea Urns Plated and Japan'd Parent Lamps Casters, and Liquor Frames Bread and Fruit Baskets Japan'd Tea Trays Plated coffee and Tea Pots and candles Ditto Candlesticks. A variety of elegant and most fashionable Ear rings Enamel'd and other Bracelets, Brace- pins, and Finger Rings Thimbles, enamel'd and other kinds Ladies and gentlemen's gold, gilt, and steel Watch chains Gold and gilt Seals and Keys Stone and steel Seal Buckles, Pen- knives and Scissors, with Variety of other Articles, In the above Branches. Dec. 6. codtf.
Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1794. The Stockholders of the Bank of the United States are hereby in- formed that according to the Statute of In- corporation, a General Election for TWENTY-FIVE DIRECTORS Will be held at the Bank of the United States, in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday, the fifth day of January next, at TEN o'clock in the Forenoon. And pursuant to the Eleventh Section of the Bye Laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are hereby notified to assemble in general meeting at the said place, on Tuesday the fifth day of January next at FIVE O'clock in the Evening. By Order, John Kean, Cajbir. Second Fundamental Article—Not more than three-fourths of the Directors in Of- fice, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year: But the Director, who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-e- lected. Nov. 22. tutb&et6j.
PRINTED & PUBLISHED By Mathew 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.] Extract from the Critical Reviews, April 1791, p. 468. It may be a tale of truth, for it is not un- natural, and it is a tale of real distress— Charlotte by the artifice of a teacher, re- commended to a school from humanity ra- ther than a conviction of her integrity, is of the regularity of her former conduct, is en- ticed from her governess, and accompanies a young officer to America—The marriage ceremony, if not forgotten, is postponed, and Charlotte dies a martyr to the Incon- stancy of her lover, and treachery of his friend—The situations are artless and af- fecting—the descriptions natural and pa- thetic; we should feel for Charlotte if such a person ever existed, who, for one error, scarcely, perhaps deserved so severe a pu- nishment. If it is a fiction, poetic justice is not, we think, properly distributed. 2. The Inquisitor—By Mrs. Rowson, Second Philadelphia edition. 87 1/2 cents 3. Adventures of Roderick Random. 2 vols. 1 dollar and 50 cents, coarse paper—1 dollar and 75 cents, fine. 4. Notes on the State of Virginia—by Thomas Jefferson. Price, neatly bound, one dollar and a half. 5. History of the French Revolution, from its commencement to the death of the Queen and the execution of Brissot. Two dollars. EXTRACT FROM THE PREFACE. The authors have presumed to affix to their title the epithet Impartial; and the reason is, because they cannot charge them- selves with feeling the smallest bias to any party, but that of truth and liberty; and they flatter themselves, that their readers will find not only every circumstance fairly represented, but every considerable action, whoever were the authors or actors, mark- ed in its proper colors. It was necessary to make a declaration of their own princi- ples, they would say, they are neither tory nor republican—they love liberty as Eng- lish whigs, and execrate every criminal act by which no noble cause is endangered and disgraced. In the present ferment of the public mind, they cannot flatter themselves with the hope of seeing this claim universally acknowledged. On the contrary, they are
well assured that these pages will not be acceptable to the readers of either party. But when time shall diffuse the elements of political decep- tion, they will with some confidence expect their verdict from public opinion, which candour and moderation seldom fail to receive. EXTRACT FROM THE CRITICAL REVIEW, JANUARY, 1791—page 12. We have certainly derived much plea- sure, and acquired much information from the perusal of these volumes; and we think them, both for matter and style, worthy the attention of all who interest themselves in events which have so fully excited the curiosity and astonishment of mankind. 6. Pownall's history of the British empire from May 1792, to December 1793. A dollar and a quarter. [This is an inter- esting and valuable publication as had appeared for many years.] 7. Beattie's Elements of Moral Science. 2 vols. One dollar and three quarters. 8. Ladies Library. Second American edition. 87 1/2 cents. CONTAINING— Miss Moore's Essays; Dr. Gregory's Les- son to his Daughters; Lady Pennycu- gon's unfortunate mother's advice to her Daughters; Marchioness de Lambert's Advice of a mother to her daughter, Miss Clappone's Letter on the government of the temper; Swift's Letter to a Young Lady newly married; Moore's Fables for the Female Sex. 9. Journal durant un Sejour en France de- puis le commencement d'août jusqu'à la mi-Décembre; auquel est ajouté un récit des événements les plus remarquables qui ont eu lieu à Paris, depuis cette époque, jusqu'à la mort du roi de France. Bonnand, 2 1/2 dollars—Savard, 2 dollars. 10. Edward's treatise on the religious af- fections. Coarse paper, a dollar—fine, a dollar and a half. 11. Rights of Woman—by Mrs. Wollston- craft. A dollar. 12. Willson's Sacramental Meditations— 60 cents. 13. Bunyan's Holy War, made by Shaddai against Abaddon. 14. Short account of Algiers. Second edi- tion, enlarged—25 cents. Containing—A description of that coun- try—and of the manners and customs of the in- habitants—and of their several wars against Spain, France, England, Holland, Venice, and other powers of Europe—from the in- vasion of Barbary and the invasion of Charles V. to the present time—With a concise view of the origin of the war be- tween Algiers and the United States. Embellished with a map of Barbary, com- prehending Morocco, Fez, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli. To the present edition is added a very copious index, containing letters from Sunday American prisoners in Algiers to the vessels taken—and many very inte- resting 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 1-2 cents. 17. American Farmer's letters. 80 cents. 18. Young Millies Magazine. 2 vols. 1 dol- lar 33 cents. Containing—Dialogues between a Gover- ness and several Young Ladies of Quality her 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 abridgement 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. 19. Duncan's Elements of Logic. 80 cents. 20. McFingal, an epic poem. 75 cents. 21. Tench Cox'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 pilgrim's way, con- taining maps of France, Poland, 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. Pease's Grammar for French to learn English. 50 cents. 27. Epictetus Enchiridion. 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 20 cents. The American Museum is not only em- plicitly calculated to diffuse intimate political and other valuable information, but it has been uniformly conducted with the strictest propriety. It to the more important objects be superadded the more immediate design, of retaining public documents from oblivion; I will venture to pronounce, as my sentiment, that a more useful literary plan has never been undertaken in America, nor one more delerving of public encouragement. General Washington. 23. Poems of Col. Humphreys. 37 1-2 cents. 24. Catechism of Man. 18 1-2 cents. 25. Tom Paine's Jests. 18 1-2 cents. 26. Carey's account of the Yellow Fever, 4th edition. 50 cents. 27. Devout Christian's Vade Mecum. 25 cents. 28. Guide of the Soul. 50 cents. 29. Think well on't. 50 cents. 30. Dodsley's Bick. 6 dollars. Nov. 29. codtf.

Imported from Amsterdam, and for sale by  M. H. Messchert, No. 152, South Front Street,  Fresh Bohea Tea, Black Pepper, Holland Sheetings, Best Osabrigs and Ticklenburgs, Dutch gret and Sailors Coats, And on long credit, superlative Black and Blue  Leyden Broad-Cloths. Dec. 15 *4t
For Sale by the Subscribers, No. 81, Walnut-Street, 17 Hogheads and 14 Barrels  Muscovado SUGARS, 19 Casks H. & N. Tea, 7 Do. Souchong Do. 22 pipes Sherry Wine, 4 years old, 22 quarter casks Do. Do. 44 quarter casks Port Wine, 3 Casks Spanish Indigo, 3 Do. Do. Do. Do. 2 1/2 bales and 12 half bales Boston B. & F. Do. Do. T. Ticklenburgs, Ozabrigs and Ravens Duck, in the Chester Bale: and 145  Boxes Window Glass, 8 av. 10.  Nalbro & John Frazier. Dec. 15 eod3w
PRINTING, In its various and extensive Branches, Executed with Accuracy, Elegance, Expedition, and on Moderate Terms, by  Ormrod & Conrad, At the Old Sign of Franklin's Head, No. 42, on the north side of Chestnut Street, J. Ormrod has for sale, as usual, a General Assortment of  Books, Prints & Stationary. Dec. 15 d6t
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,
DECEMBER 15.
Will be Presented,
A COMIC OPERA, called
Lionel & Clarissa,
Or, A
School for Fathers.
Sir John Flowerdale, Mr. Whitlock Col. Oldboy, Mr. Bates Jiffamy, Mr. Moreton Lionel, Mr. Marshall Harman, Mr. Cleveland Jenkins, Mr. Darley Servants, Messrs. Darley, jun. Billett and J. Warrell
Mrs. Marshall Diana, Mrs. Oldmixon Jenny, Miss Broadhurst The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne.
To which will be added,
A COMEDY, called
Ways & Means,
OR
A Trip to Dover.
Sir David Dundee, Mr. Harwood Randon, Mr. Moreton Scruple, Mr. Cleveland Tiptoe, Mr. Bates Paul Peery, Mr. Francis
Lady Dundee, Mrs. Shaw Harriet, Mrs. Francis Kitty, Mrs. Marshall Box one Dollar—Pitt 3/ of a Dollar—and Galle 1/ of a dollar.
The doors will be opened at a quarter after five and the performance begin 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 performance from ten till three o'clock.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places by five o'clock, and order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
Vivat Republica!
Fresh Teas,
OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, viz.
Imperial, or Gunpowder Hyson Gomee, 1st quality Hyson, 2d. do. do. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong.
A few Boxes of each, for sale at  No. 19, Third street south. Dec. 10 eodtf
Boarding:
Genteel Boarding and Lounging forthree or four Gentlemen may be had at  No. 82, south Fourth street. Dec. 11 *eod4t
CONGRESS.  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, December 12.
A bill to authorise the officers of the Treasury to audit and pass the accounts of the late Edward Blanchard, deceased, was read a third time, and passed.
The bill for regulating the pay of the non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates of the militia, when called into actual service, was read a third time and passed.
This bill provides that the allowance of bounty, clothing and pay to the non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates of the Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry of the Militia of the United States, when called into actual service shall be at the rate per month, as follows:—Each sergeant-major and quartermaster-sergeant, nine dollars; each drum and fife-major, eight dollars and thirty three cents; each sergeant eight dollars; each corporal, drummer, fifer and trumpeter, seven dollars and thirty three cents; each farrier, saddler and artificer (included as a private) eight dollars; each gunner, bombardier and private, Six Dollars and Sixty Six Cents.
That in addition to the monthly pay, there shall be allowed to each officer, non-commissioned officer, musician and private of the cavalry, for the use of his horse, arms and accoutrements, and for the risk thereof, except of horses killed in action, forty cents per day; and to each non-commissioned officer, musician and private, twenty five cents per day, in lieu of rations and forage, when they shall provide the same.
That whenever the militia shall be called into the actual service of the United States, their pay shall be deemed to commence from the day of their appearing at the places of battalion, regimental or brigade rendezvous, allowing to each non-commissioned officer, musician and private soldier, a day's pay and rations, for every fifteen miles from his home to such place of rendezvous, and the same allowance for travelling home from the place of discharge.
That in addition to the pay heretofore authorized by law, there shall be allowed and paid to the non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates of the Militia lately called forth into the actual service of the United States, on an expedition to Fort Pitt, such sums as shall, with the pay heretofore by law established, be equal to the allowances
That for the completing and better supporting the military establishment of the United States, there shall be allowed and paid, from and after the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, to each non-commissioned officer, musician and private now in service, or hereafter to be inlisted, the additional pay of one dollar per month, during the terms of their respective enlistments.
Mr. Heath read the following resolution.
Resolved, that the Secretary of the Treasury cause to be laid before the House a statement of the balances remaining unpaid, if any, which may have been due by individuals to the United States, previous to the 4th of March, 1789, and whether any, and what steps, have been taken to recover the same. And also a statement of the sundry sums of public money, which may have been entrusted to individuals previous to the said fourth day of March, 1789, and have not been accounted for.
Mr. Heath introduced this resolution with some remarks on the impropriety of making new loans, if any thing could be had from the debts due to the United States.
It was agreed to take up the resolution. Mr. Sedgwick moved to refer it to a select committee. He observed that a gentleman who was not at present here, (Mr. Jeremiah Wadsworth) and who knew more of the public accounts of the United States than any gentleman in the House, had always opposed motions of this kind. He gave as a reason that people could not get their accounts settled with the Treasury after waiting months. This arose from the confusion and loss of documents; and it would be wrong to be hasty in publishing such persons as debtors.
Mr. Fitzsimons said that ever since the new government had been established, ten or twelve clerks had constantly been employed in endeavouring to settle these accounts between the United States and individuals. He was not sure but what these debts had cost more trouble to the United States than they are worth. Some people are stated in
the books of the United States as debtors to the extent of millions, who call themselves creditors to the United States. He moved another resolution which would answer the purposes intended by Mr. Heath, and this was that a committee should be appointed to enquire what progress had been made, in the settlement of public accounts, whether any farther measures were wanted to expedite the business, and to get a state of balances &c. Mr. Heath withdrew his motion and a committee of five was appointed agreeable to the resolution proposed by Mr. Fitzsimons.
The House then took up the following resolution moved by Mr. Blount, that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for regulating the pay of the commissioned officers of the militia of the United States. Mr. Blount laid that the low pay of the soldiers in the militia, was not a cause of great discontent, than the high pay of the commissioned officers.
Mr. Blount moved that the house should go into a committee of the whole on this subject.
Mr. Parker seconded the motion.
Mr. Fitzsimons was for a select committee, in the first place.
Mr. Claiborne argued for a select Committee in the first place. He said that four thousand and fifty seven dollars per annum were given to a Major General, which would be sufficient for paying twenty eight or twenty nine men. This was an absurdity and the army were sick of it. He wanted a select committee first, that some kind of shape might be given to the resolution.
Mr. B. Bourn had never heard any complaints against the pay of the militia officers as too high. He had heard complaints against other payments made by government, such as the six dollars a day to members of that house. He would think it very improper to make any distinction between the pay of officers in the militia and the other troops. We have been raising the pay of the privates in the militia somewhat above that of the regulars; and now it is proposed to reduce the pay of the militia officers below that of the regulars. He thought that all this had somewhat of an odd appearance.
The resolution was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
On motion of Mr. Bourn the house went into Committee of the whole on the Resolution moved by him on the 10th inst. viz. "That provision be made for effecting the transfer of so much of the stock standing to the credit of any state, pursuant to the report of the Commissioners for settling the accounts between the United States and individual States, to creditors of such state as are entitled, with the consent of the said State and its creditors—This resolution was agreed to—and the house appointed a Committee to bring in a bill.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, August 23.
The CONDUCT OF FRANCE
IN BRIBING FOREIGN POWERS.
We have heard a great deal said at different times of the virtues and purity of a republican government, contrasted with the profuseness, and enormous expenses of maintaining a monarchy. The following extracts from a pamphlet, published by St. Just, a few weeks prior to his late execution, but which was suppressed almost at the moment it was published, will place the conduct of the rulers of the French government in so striking a point of view, that we think we shall not hear much more said on the score of its political integrity towards the unfortunate people over whom it rules. Of the truth of the facts contained in this extract, no person ought to entertain a doubt, for they are the words of a man who was himself a member of the executive government, and consequently extremely capable of knowing every transaction of it.
Report made by Saint Just, to the Committee of Public Safety, at Paris, in the month of May, 1794, on the subject of expenses incurred with the Neutral Powers.
"FOR these four months have I been out of patience with so many shameful and useless manoeuvres, and fatigued by so many stupid political speeches. If ministers are not tired of imposing on us, I am tired of seeing them continue their propositions offer us phantoms for realities, and open the sources of the public treasury to insatiable and contemptible powers, in order continually to purchase for us their inactivity, their cowardice, their treachery. It would certainly have cost us much less to have fought and conquered
them, than to have purchased their extraordinary neutrality."
"I am really tired of so much perfidy, so much stupidity; and I wish to open the eyes of ministers to the dangers which threaten them; and yours, to the treachery of our inefficient diplomats, whose great knowledge has availed them so far only as to accomplish, with all our means, with the most ruinous expence, what would have been done without them, by the natural cowardice of those very nations we seem to have bought with our gold, but who had already sold themselves to fear and interest."
"Not a state in Europe, not a single state, is governed by our principles; all of them are guided more or less, by old prejudices. The purity of our principles allows no compact with tyranny, no compact with error; these will go to wreck in support of our triumphs. Now, in this state of things, can you really believe, that, among the old institutions which govern the states of Europe, there is a single one which sincerely approves our principles? No: that is not the case, because it cannot be; and there is not, according to your principles, one free state in all Europe. Do you really believe then, considering those who, by your principles, will be stripped of their usurped authority, that there is any state which can approve your principles? Certainly not; individuals are attached to them: French liberty has her temples in many hearts; but she has none, and never can have any, in the cabinets of ministers, or in the senate of any modern republic."
"The kings, overwhelmed by the enormity of the expence occasioned by this war, were not able to purchase a sufficient number of partisans in those states which were neutral through interest, to derange the prudent policy of their rulers. If then the French republic found this neutrality desirable, what had our ministers to do? One thing only—to remain quiet; to take no step whatever, but to keep a watchful eye on the observance of that same neutrality adopted by the belligerent powers."
"Which are the neutral powers in this war? In the list of kings, the Grand Signior, the king of Denmark, and the king of Sweden: among the feodalist republics, those of Switzerland, Genoa, and Venice."
"The principal object of our ministers seems to have been, to open a number of channels whereby to drain the nation of its wealth. The ministers have been changed, but this kind of ministerial spirit has not changed. The reason is evident: the handling of numerous expenses, secret by their nature, and which at any rate are incapable of being verified, are a very fruitful source of profit for covetous ministers, and to that swarm of hungry dependants who flatter and encourage them, in order to participate with them in the plunder of the state."
"This, then, is the permanent pivot on which the policy of our ministers turns, in order to authorise the continuation of enormous expenses."
"When neutrality is to be preserved in a republic, it is the government, it is the several parties that are to be bribed; nay, the very people must come in for a share of the emoluments. When kings are to be made neutral, it is individuals who are to be bought over: and they are not less mercenary than the subjects of republics. Examine the accounts which ministers give us, and which Barrere is here spinning out; and you will see whether, for these six months past, it has ever been possible for us to get out of this vicious circle."
"Undoubtedly the plans which have been continually proposed to us with respect to Turkey, have appeared of the highest importance. But what have been the consequence of an expenditure of above 40 millions? for I should bring my calculation up to 70 millions, were I to reckon the several diamonds employed in presents, according to the estimate of the jewellers who made the valuation. And what has all this produced to us? Nothing, absolutely nothing. At one time, the Reis Effendi cannot be brought over; at another, the captain Pacha is not to be satisfied; then come demands for aids and subsidies; and at the very moment we grant them, things are changed, and they no longer will for these same aids and subsidies."
"The most powerful interest of the Porte, had she been able to act, was, to avail herself of our alliance, in order to exterminate Russia; and if she could not act, her interest was neutrality, the consequence and the necessary concomitant of imbecility."
"Two wretches, two ex-noblemen, two ministerialists, two feuillans, two Brissotins, Henin and Defcorches, are our ministers at Constantinople. The
guillotine alone can adequately reward their services; and the confiscation of their rich booty can alone indemnify us for a part of our expenses. There, shameful disputes divide the nation, reduced to the disgrace of choosing between an Henin and a Defcorches, who (to complete the analysis) are no other than two cowardly rascals, quarrelling for the division of the wealth of the state."
"After the death of the extravagant Don Quixote of the North, the poverty, the wretchedness of Sweden, our ally, rendered neutrality necessary to her: how comes it then, that for these two months it has been still proposed to pay for it? I hope that, after examining the proposals which have been made to us, the committee will declare that it purchases allies, and does not bribe neutrality."
"Denmark, though neutral from policy, from jealousy, from necessity, has however succeeded in drawing subsidies from us; and our agents there, in robbing us with the most disgusting impudence, sometimes to procure corn for us, which, by the price it costs us, one would imagine to be gold dust; sometimes to procure provisions for our navy, which we have never received; sometimes for Mr. Such-a-one, or Mrs. Such-a-one, who possess an influence in such or such a way; so that, if ever the correspondence of our agents is brought to light (and I hope the time is not far off) it will be imagined that we pay our subsidies to kings, for their alliance or their neutrality, in whores, pimps, and rogues of every kind—Such gentlemen are the policy of our ministers, and such are its effects with respect to kings. Let us see what it has been with respect to republics."
"I am happy, in having to begin with the Helvetic cantons, in this examination; for our minister in Switzerland is considered as the most skillful negotiator, and his service as of the greatest utility; the expenses of his ministry are beyond all proportion the most extravagant of any diplomatic expenses incurred by the republic for these two years."
"Above forty millions have been sunk in an abyss, by being transferred to those ever extended hands, those gaping and insatiable jaws, in a country where, for want of proper sustenance of commerce, justice, liberty, men, and the opinions of men, are exposed to sale by auction."
"There is no end to the importunities with which we are harassed: the indefatigable Barthelmi is drawing our treasures into the cauldron of the Danube: to him, I suspect, this may be more productive: but, to us, it is of the same utility as every thing else that has been done on the same account for these four years past."
"In these countries not a single step is taken that we are not made to pay for—and good heavens! at what a rate!—If, however, every thing is sold there, and we must pay for every thing we may at least ask our ministers Why do you purchase those favours which are the most insignificant, and the most useless?"
"Is it possible that 3,000 livres have been expended to effect the expulsion from some obscure spot of those obscure countries, of a score perhaps, of wretched emigrants, pursued by hunger, and awaited by the guillotine, and who have nothing left but a night Cap And what is it to the republic whether this night cap, and the wretched head that wears it, seek a hiding place from Basle to Fribourg, or from Lausanne to Soleure? Is the fate of liberty connected then with that of the heads of these slaves? Must we pay so exorbitantly for rags? And, because some wretches, eager to barter every thing, are desirous to treat with us for these outlaws, who have taken shelter in their territory, is it necessary we should suffer them to fix on such a wretched commodity, such an extravagant, ridiculous, insulting price?"
"I have now to speak of Genoa, and I am ready to allow that the negotiation carried on there, is the least unprofitable of any the minister has been engaged in, it has however cost us an enormous sum, the expence has exceeded all calculation. What I have to observe however, is, that for the object really essential, scarcely any thing has been expended but what was absolutely necessary, whilst the wealth of the republic has been lavished in extravagant, impracticable projects, useless even had they been attended with success, and which, if they had been useful could never have indemnified us for the money laid out upon them."
"There are two objects which strike the attention of the committee, in examining the series of the minister's correspondence on the subject of the negotiation at Genoa."

"The first is, the charge of procuring provisions, confided to citizen Tilly, and the means of buying corn, getting it conveyed to Genoa, and from Genoa into our ports, in spite of the vigilance of our enemies."
"The second political object, is that of forming a party in Genoa, which might destroy the influence of the coalition."
"These are the two objects which have constantly engaged our attention: they have been alternately brought forward, according to the disposition of the committee, and the spirit which prevailed in it; and by these means we have been made to expend the fifty-four millions which the embassy of Genoa has cost us, since the first of March, 1793, without taking into the account the real purchase of corn: fifty-four millions absolutely sunk—such is the winding-up of the minister's accounts."
"I am aware that the well-known dishonesty of the sharpest our ministry have been pleased to send to Genoa, has made the markets very dear; that this ex-noble has very nobly fleeced us;—but for these misfortunes there are many remedies; and I know a topical one, which would be efficacious for the cure of Tilly's disorder."
"In the interior of Genoa, we have been made to expend as much as 15,000,000 livres in one week; and this money was to have changed the ducal crown into a red cap.—The money is dissipated, the crown remains firm, and the red cap lies under Tilly's pillow."
"Tilly is a coward and a knave: under the old system, his cowardice got him a caring, under that of liberty, his great exploit, you may be assured, will be more handsomely rewarded. But if we are not bound to call the guilty to account, at least it is time to close the avenues to the public treasury to criminally kept open for these fifteen months."
"Will it be believed, that even the insignificant republic of Venice has put us to some expenses. Inconsiderable indeed, when compared to those already stated, but still more disgusting than those, when we consider their nullity."
"I ought to say something of shameless Tuscany, of the villains who have had the administration of affairs there, more especially of that political sponge, who sold us his disgraceful influence—of his robberies and his repeated breach of faith:—but these guilty agents we shall retain in our power:—and, as La Motte is charged to give you an account of this matter, I shall not insist upon it."
"I have reviewed fellow-citizens, this combination of neutral powers, of unfaithful ministers, of scandalous expenses, of ridiculous negotiations, of delusive promises, of exhausted treasures, and of political farces: it is high time to put an end to such ruinous acts of madness."
"Other ways may be found for the application of all the money the republic has at her disposal. It is not among the neutral powers that we should pay agents extravagantly, to engage those powers to do what their interest would lead them to do without our intervention. It is amongst our declared enemies that gold should be plentifully distributed; it is there we should dive into secrets, acquire force, maintain influence, by bestowing premiums adequate to the magnitude of the undertaking, and the imminence of the danger; it is in the armies that we should purchase partisans; it is to discontented generals that we should open the doors of the treasury."
UNITED STATES.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 5.
At a Circuit Court of the United States of America, begun and held in the City of Charleston, the 25th October 1794.
Present,
His honor Judge James Wilson, His honor Judge Thomas Bee.
The Grand Jury brought in the following
B I L L S.
  1. Walter Campbell  Piracy.    James Owens    Manuel Garcias    Juan Antonio Tan  Piracy.    2. Hugh Silly    John Robinson    Nathaniel Barnes    Henry Watson    Thomas Ryan  Piracy.    Andrew Cooper    3. Joseph Brown,  Do.    4. James Potter,  Do.    5. John Witters,  Do.    6. Edward Bullard,  Opposing Marshal    7. John Macky,  Do.    8. John Ramson,  Murder.    9. John Witters,   
November 19.
ELECTIONS.
Orangeburg district, Orange Parish. Representative in Congress, vice Alex. Gillon.
  Robert C. Harper,  227    William Elliott,  18    James Simmons,  2  
November 20.
Arrived at Wilmington, North-Carolina, on Monday the 10th instant, the French privateer Flibustier of two 2 pounders, with her prize, an English letter of marque of fourteen guns, 6, and 9 pounders, richly laden.
NORFOLK, Dec. 3.
News from the West Indies.
On Monday arrived here the Schooner Regulator, Captain Freeman, in 2 days from Grenada. Captain Freeman says, that a few days after he arrived here on the 10th, and that a few days after he sailed, he spoke a brig that failed the same day from Barbadoes, who informed him that a fleet of 6 sail of the line and 4000 troops had arrived from Europe, and had gone against the French at Guadalupe.
PHILADELPHIA,
DECEMBER 13.
The Winchester (Vir.) paper of the 8th instant, informs, that some of the Kentucky Volunteers who have returned from Gen. Wayne's army, report, that the Wabash Indians have sent a flag into Greenville, with proposals for peace.
Says a Correspondent,
If a physician should discover and point out a gangrene in the human body which threatens the life of the patient, would it not be the height of absurdity to suppose that he intended by that disclosure, to prepare the way to cut the patient's Tongue out?
In arbitrary governments there are no parties. Power being far above the reach of all, there is no scramble for it. What is deemed impossible, excites no efforts, no impatient desires to obtain. None but madmen or children cry for the moon. But in a free state the case is otherwise—all by the laws have equal power & equal rights, and by intrigues, popular acts, and combinations or clubs, a few may contrive to augment their power and influence, which however can be done only by lessening the power of others.
It follows clearly, that the influence of clubs is in derogation of the equal rights of the citizens and of the power of the laws. To say there are no parties in the United States, is speaking against the nature of things and experience. We have only to take care that parties do not get the upper hand of the laws. Thus, and thus only, we may maintain the sovereignty of the people.
Extract from the Virginia Centinel.
Mr BOWEN,
Sir, If you should think the following Essay, on Negative Patriotism, worthy a place in your paper, by inserting it you will oblige.
A Correspondent.
It is a very excellent principle in the laws of this country, that if a man is present at a murder, and does not do every thing in power to prevent it, he is deemed an accessory in the guilt, is punished with as much severity as the absolute perpetrator of the act, and, in the eye of reason, he is as little to be pitied by the public.
We meet every day with a number of negative patriots, who, while they boast of the rectitude of their sentiments, are never concerned, indeed, in the infamy of actually oppressing their country by dangerous or destructive laws; but they take no pains to prevent such laws from being carried into execution. They think themselves sufficiently patriotic, if they are not immediately active in the wound which is given to the prosperity of the nation; and when an unpopular act of Assembly takes place, they can look with confidence at their constituents, and rejoice that they had no hand whatever in the odious transaction. Though it is very frequently the case, and though such excuses have often been pleaded with success, by several representatives, the member who can think he discharges his duty in a conscientious manner, because he does us no injury, is by no means worthy of our good opinion: he ought to be treated with universal contempt, at every election. We do not surely chuse representatives with the negative views of receiving no wrongs from their hands: we choose them with the postive intention of receiving some benefit; and if we do not receive this benefit, the man whom we elect to serve in Congress, or in the State Legislature, is a betrayer of his trust, and defeats the important purposes for which he was sent.
Among the essential requisites, therefore, absolutely necessary in our representatives, we must always reckon spirit and application. If a man has not fortitude enough to avow his sentiments upon every occasion, his attendance in our service becomes totally useless; and, if he is not constant in his attendance, we have but little to expect from his fortitude, while he is rioting among his pleasurable companions.
When a law or a particular resolve is disliked by the majority of the people, how apt are some of them to plead, that "they had no hand in passing that law, or that resolve—that they were not present;" and with what propriety may they meet with such a reply as this—"and why were you not present, to oppose it with all your influence? It was your duty to be present, and your duty to stop the torrent of party with your utmost abilities—your absence let me tell you is no excuse; for the man who does not exert every possible means of guarding his country from a bad law, is in my opinion, no less criminal, than him who actually gives the stroke."
Notwithstanding the apparent justness of this reasoning, however, the honest free holders of Virginia think themselves happy in a representative, if he is not actually concerned in betraying their rights; and very frequently give their votes for a man,
who, will, they know, be absent from the country during the continuance of the Assembly. With unconsideration they trust the fruit of liberty to the care of a dragon, that is either asleep or away, or always asleep, and expect their treasure to be as securely guarded, as if they lodged it with a centinel constantly upon the watch, and generously determined to sacrifice his life in its defence.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK Dec. 13.
Last Thursday arrived at this port, in 56 days from Amsterdam, the ship Charlotte, Captain Mallaby. Neither that port nor Rotterdam, were taken on the 13th of October. The several accounts on the subject of the internal situation of that country, and of the approaching army, are so contradictory, that we dare not relate any of them at present.
Captain Butler in the sloop George, arrived last evening in 3 days from Norfolk, informs, that last Saturday, a SEA FIGHT took place off the Capes of Virginia, between one FRENCH 64 and two frigates of 36, and one ENGLISH 40, and two frigates of 36; that several boats went out to see the fight, but he had not learnt how it terminated.—We consider this a TOUGH STORY—and if we say it smells of a "TAR BARREL," some may understand it.
Captain Mallaby in the ship Charlotte, left the Texel Oct. 16, and informs, that the inhabitants of Amsterdam are in great consternation at the approach of the French. There are no news of any great event; but some inundations are begun in some parts of Holland.
All accounts from Amsterdam agree, that the city is disturbed with internal dissensions—parties run high, and threaten serious consequences.
Arrived.
Ship Charlotte, Mallaby, Amsterdam Schr. Mary, Coulbourn, New-Providence Sloop Sally, Holberton, St. Eustatia Tryal, Gibbs, Philadelphia Iris, Ward, Domingo and St. Eustatia George, Butler, Norfolk
BOSTON, December 6.
On Tuesday last, was finished and publicly dedicated, by the Society of Free Masons in Charlestown, in commemoration of the celebrated events of the 17th of June, 1775, a decent and well finished MONUMENT—which is a Tuscan pillar 18 feet high, placed upon a Platform, two feet from the ground, eight feet square, and fenced round to protect it from injury. On the top of the pillar is a gilt Urn, with the letters J. W. aged 35, entwined in Masonic emblems, and on the south west side of the pedestal is the following INSCRIPTION in stone.
ERECTED, A. D. MDCCLXXXIV, BY KING SOLOMON'S LODGE OF FREEMASONS, CONSTITUTED AT CHARLESTOWN, 1783, IN MEMORY OF MAJOR-GENERAL JOSEPH WARREN, AND HIS ASSOCIATES WHO WERE SLAIN ON THIS MEMORA- BLE SPOT JUNE 17. 1775.
"None but they who set a just value up on the blessings of LIBERTY, are worthy to enjoy HER. In vain we toil'd; in vain we fought; we bled in vain, if you our OFFSPRING want valour to repel the assaults of HER invaders."
Charlestown settled 1628. Burnt 1775 Rebuilt 1776. The enclosed land given by Hon. J. S. Russell
At two o'clock P. M. a Procession (conducted by Major CALDER) was formed at Warren Hall, consisting of the members of the Lodge, and other brethren in town, the Magistrates, Selectmen, Minister and Deacons, Town Treasurer and Clerk, the Parish officers, Officers of the Artillery company, Militia Officers, and Citizens who have worn military commissions, with the Trustees and Scholars of the public Schools, and preceded by a band of music walked in solemn silence to the Hill, where a circle was formed round the pillar, and the following ADDRESS was delivered by Mr. JOHN SOLEY, jun. Master of the Lodge.
Fellow-Citizens and Brethren,
We have now assembled, around the graves of our departed countrymen, to pay that tribute which is due to the brave defenders of our liberties.
Nations, in all ages, have endeavoured to perpetuate the brilliant actions of their heroes; thereby to inspire the living, with a spirit of emulation, and to discharge the obligation they owe to those deeds of valour, by which their rights are secured.
And we citizens of Columbia, not content with having raised a monument of gratitude in our hearts, would present one to the eye of future generations.
Directed by these laudable motives, King Solomon's Lodge, of Free, and Accepted Masons, have erected the Pillar you behold—and in their behalf, I now solemnly dedicate it to the memory of our late beloved, and most worshipful brother, the Hon. JOSEPH WARREN, and his associates, who nobly fell on this memorable spot, in the cause of their country.
And when, from this celebrated eminence, you behold the solemn temples—the abodes of domestic happiness—the ancient seat of literature—the vestiges of opposition to tyranny—and the fruitful fields of the husbandmen—and the waving flag of commerce—forget not those by whose virtuous exertions, you now enjoy these inestimable blessings.
And while they bloom afresh in your own remembrance, convey the history of this noble purchase to your listening children—teach them obedience to the voice of their country—inform them, that their birth-right is freedom—and pointing to this monument, tell them, the legacy left them by their countrymen to maintain it, is VALOUR. Having thus inspired them with their bravery, to defend their country in the field, may they descend from the tumult of war, to the tranquillity of peace, and learn the noble conquest of themselves.
And, O, thou ever existing and omnipotent Architect, approve this solemn dedication to the memory of Columbia's sons—Accelerate the extension of their honest fame, and perpetuate its being in the bosom of posterity—May this public evidence of their valour, teach others the danger of invading the peaceful abodes of freemen—and may it have a tendency to lessen that lawless ambition for conquest, which has filled the world with blood.
After this, nine minute guns were discharged, by a detachment of Captain Smith's artillery company, with the flag displayed half staff high. The procession then returned to the Hall, where after a solemn dirge, an Eulogy on Gen. Warren was recited by a member of the Lodge, and the ceremony concluded with the following
TOAST.
May the fragrance of a good report, like a Sprig of Cassia, bloom over the grave of every departed brother.
From the NEWARK GAZETTE.
Mr. PRINTER,
AS the censures fulminated against the Republican Societies in the union, by the executive of the United States, and which have been echoed back by the senate, at present occupy the public attention, it may not be amiss while we yet retain the power of doing it to make some comment thereon. It must strike every thinking man, that presuming guilt, by construction and implication is as dangerous a principle as can be introduced into society. It is not pretended that those societies have done what they had no right to do, by exercising the privilege of publishing their opinions on the conduct of government, but it is said (with what propriety I will not determine) that in the exercise of this right other people have been encouraged to rebellion, and therefore they are guilty as accessories, if not as principals.
This is the plain meaning of the language by which those societies are attempted to be rendered odious, and ought to be well understood; if guilt can be established by such sophistry, then is there an end of all safety. I may kill a man in my own defence; this is a lawful act—but should any other man get into his head, that because I had killed a man with impunity, he had a right to do so too, and in consequence of such an opinion, should murder his neighbour—Would any man in his senses charge me with any part of the guilt, and yet it is a case in point.
Suppose that the inhabitants of the town of Newark should conceive themselves injured by some act of the state Legislature and in pursuance of such opinion, should assemble together and remonstrate against it, and in consequence of which, another town should be emboldened to take up arms and resist the law; will any man say, that the town of Newark ought to be charged with any part of the crimes of such a rebellious town? I trust not—it would not to be sure, be visiting the sins of the father on the children; but it would be loading us with the sins of our brethren with a witness. It is to be observed that a great distinction lays between opinion and action, should any citizen really and conscientiously believe that any particular act of government was either oppressive or injurious to the public good, he has an unquestionable right to publish that belief to his fellow
citizens, but at the same time it would be criminal in him to take up arms and forcibly resist the operations of a constitutional law.
In all the official denunciations against the republican societies; the words self-created , seems to be the favorite phraseology, whether those words are intended to lengthen out the sentence, help the sound, or excite odium, as they respect this country they are perfectly unmeaning, for there are no societies in this country but self-created ones—are not the St. Andrew, the St. George, and the Tammany societies self-created ?
The Society of the Cincinnati of which the president of the United States is chief, is self-created . The ancient and venerable society of Masons of which the President of the United States is now or has been Grand Master, is a self-created society; unless the fiction of its having been instituted by king Solomon should give it a legal existence; the societies in Europe that have a legal establishment, are the relics of Popish superstition, the remains of feudal despotism, and the vestiges of the ridiculous age of chivalry; but should any of those honorable associations, find their way to this country, it is probable that a display of their ribbons, garters and handkerchiefs, will save them from the odious epithet of self-created .
Mr. Dayton who in point of talents, is by far the superior member in Congress from this state, in his zeal to cast odium on the popular societies, runs into an error of the most pernicious tendency; by the printed debates on that subject, he is made to say, that "the different branches of government, are the constitutional centinels over the liberties of the people," and as this was in opposition to the societies, it may fairly be inferred, that he meant to establish, or at least to inculcate an opinion, that all other watchmen were improper and criminal; now let me ask by whom have the liberties of the people in all countries been violated? has it not been by the government?—then does it not follow, that if the liberties of the people can possibly be in danger, (and they must, or they would not want a centinel) it must be from the government; to set up the government, as a watchman over itself, is perfectly absurd and ridiculous, and it is descriptive of institutions of which those who live under them make heavy complaints.
CATO.
The late Theodore, King of Corsica, by his last Will and Testament, sealed and delivered in the presence of three witnesses, left his kingdom aforesaid to his lawyer in trust for the payment of his creditors. Query for the civilians—Has not the above named Lawyer, or his representative, a good action against the king of Great-Britain and Corsica?
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The ship Industry, Captain Davidson, is safe arrived in the Delaware.
CLEARED. Snow Cleopatra, Monteith, Madeira Brig Betsy, Driver, Havana Betsy, Nibell, Port-au-Prince Schooner Elizabeth, Meredith, Norfolk Sloop Driver, McL'Horison, Bermuda Elizabeth, Curtis, Snowhill Martha, M'Williams, Frederick- burgh
Dr. Barton will deliver his Introductory Lecture, at THREE o'Clock To-morrow Afternoon, in the University, Fourth-Street. December 15.
Lottery No. 2, for the improvement of the FEDERAL CITY.
GENTLEMEN, desirous of receiving regularly correct slips of the drawing of the Lottery, are hereby informed that, upon their sending forward to the Printers hereon, five dollars each, together with their address, they shall be punctually furnished with said slips, while drawing per post in Supplement to the Columbian Chronicle. This arrangement will save them the expense of extra postage. Hanton and Priestley
This Day is Published, A N Authentic History OF THE Revolution in Geneva.
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India Nankeens, On which the Drawback may be obtained. FOR SALE BY Samuel Corp, New-York, or Henry Philips, No. 118, Spruce Street. Dec. 11 dt5t
Office of the Insurance Company of North America, December 8th 1794.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders, that the Fifth Instalment, being two DOLLARS on each share of the Stock of this Company is to be paid on the second Monday (the 14th Day) of January next; when it will be necessary for each person to produce the receipt for the fourth Instalment upon the shares he shall propose to pay for.
By the first Section of the Charter it is declared that all shares on which payments shall not be made at the time prescribed, shall be forfeited to the use of the Company.
On Tuesday the 13th day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) at 11 o'clock A.M. an Election will be held at the Company's Office, for the choice of
Twenty-five directors To serve for one year, and until others shall be chosen.
The Electors may vote either in person or by proxy; but no Stockholder can vote at any Election for Directors unless the Stock shall have been in his or her name in the books of the Company at least three months preceding the time of such Election.
In case of a Stockholder's voting by Proxy, the charter requires that "the proxy be directed from such Stockholder, & the vote be given by a citizen of this commonwealth."
Ebenezer Hazard, SECRETARY. Dec. 8 m&wt13J
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, and Glass Ware, Landing from an board the Ship Peggy from Amsterdam. ALSO,
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To all who it may concern.
TAKE notice, that agreeable to an act of the late Session of Congress, I mean to apply at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following Continental Loan Office Certificate, destroyed and lost at my Lodgings in the city of Philadelphia, in the year 1791.
No. 1607, dated April 13, 1779, for 400 Dollars. Issued in the Delaware State to the Subscriber then resident at New-Castle, counter-signed Samuel Pateron, C. L. O. whereon were indorsements for interest paid up to the last of December 1783, made by the said Continental Loan Officer.
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Medical Inquiries
O B S E R V A T I O N S. By BENJAMIN RUSH, M. D.
Professor of the Institutes of Medicine, and of Clinical Practice in the University of Pennsylvania.
CONTAINING  1. An inquiry into the influence of physical causes upon the moral faculty.  2. An inquiry into the effects of spirituous liquors upon the human body, and their influence upon the happiness of society.  3. An inquiry into the causes and cure of the pulmonary consumption.  4. Observations on the symptoms and cure of dropsies.  5. An inquiry into the causes and the cure of internal dropsy of the brain.  6. An account of the measles, as they appeared in Philadelphia, in the year 1789.  7. An account of the influenza, as it appeared in Philadelphia in the years 1789, 1790, and 1791.  8. An inquiry into the causes of the increase of bilious and remitting fevers, in Pennsylvania.  9. An inquiry into the causes and cure of fevers.  10. An account of the state of the body and mind in old age, with observations upon its diseases and their remedies.  Price one dollar and a quarter unbound, or one dollar and a half neatly bound.
Medical Transactions
OF THE College of Physicians of Philadelphia. VOL. I.—PART I. Price one dollar in boards.
A Treatise on the Diseases of Children.
With general directions for the management of Infants from the birth, adapted for the use of physicians and private families. By Michael Underwood, M. D. Licentiate of Midwifery in the Royal College of Physicians in London, and Physician of the British Lying-in-Hospital. Price one Dollar.
This is acknowledged to be the best book which has been published on the subject, and is calculated for the use of parents, nurses, and private families, as well as for physicians. The two volumes handsomely printed in one, and the price only about one third of what the imported copies sell for. The Edinburgh New Dispensatory, two dollars.
System of Surgery, extracted from the works of Benjamin Bell, by Dr. Waite, 2 vols. 50 cents.
System of Anatomy, extracted from the Encyclopaedia, with 12 copperplates, 2 vols. 50 cents.
System of Chemistry, extracted from the Encyclopaedia, exhibiting a view of the progress of the science, and the different systems which have been published, 2 vols. 50 cents.
Brown's Elements of Medicine, 2 vols. 57 cents.
T. Dobson has in the Press, An edition of the Medical and Philosophical Commentaries of Edinburgh. Two volumes are printed in one at 2 dollars and 50 cents per volume; he has nearly finished the five first volumes, which contain the first ten volumes of the European edition, which sell for two dollars each. Nine volumes will include eighteen European volumes, which will bring the publication up to the present time.
Likewise for sale a considerable number of Medical Books, viz.
Cullen's Practice, Materia Medica, Physiology, and Synopis. Bell's Surgery, 6 vols. or 4 vols. do. on Ulcers, Buchan's Domestic Medicine, Ledran's Surgery, Cheelden's Anatomy, Hunter on the Venereal, Swediaur on do. Rollo on West India Diseases, Rigby on Uterine Hemorrhage, Hamilton's outlines of the theory and practice of Midwifery, with or without plates; do. on the management of Female complaints. Mease in Hydrophobia, &c. &c.
SHAKSPEARE'S WORKS. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. By Mountford, Bioren & Co. Proposals for Printing by Subscription, THE WHOLE Dramatic Works OF WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE, In twelve Duodecimo Volumes, At One Dollar each CONDITIONS.
 I. This work will be comprised in Eight Duodecimo Volumes, printed on a fine American paper, in a style of Typographical Elegance that shall reflect the highest credit on the American press.  II. That it shall be embellished with a beautiful Frontispiece of Shakspeare—engraved by the best American Artist.  III. That the price to Subscribers will be EIGHT DOLLARS, one dollar to be paid on subscribing, and one dollar on the receipt of every succeeding volume, but the last—so to enable the Publishers to pursue with convenience this arduous undertaking.  IV. Each volume shall be delivered in blue boards to the Subscribers immediately on the publication of every volume with the impressions of the Frontispiece—the price to be raised to Non-Subscribers.  V. That the names of the Subscribers will be printed to record the patrons of this endeavour to encourage the useful and elegant Arts in America. 
TO THE PUBLIC.
THAT Shakspeare has followed nature with such truth and correctness, as to render his Works the delight of all nations, however differing in customs and manners from his own, is a fact which more than centuries of universal approbation have sufficiently established. The debt unpaid by the careless and unenlightened contemporaries of this Illustrious Man has been left to posterity to discharge, and in proportion to the progress of taste and literature, the gratitude of mankind has endeavoured to acknowledge the obligation. England has exhibited her favourite Authors with splendor, and it is hoped that America that seat of true liberty, will not be backward in encouraging this great attempt to do merited justice to the author of this Dramatic Work.
The selection therefore, of this incomparable Production for an ELEGANT AMERICAN EDITION, requiring no justification, only remains for the Publishers to add a few observations on the claim which such undertakings have to patronage in America. A country, which for liberty none can equal and should necessarily be the nurse and patron of the Arts. And the to rival the Eastern country, may seem hopeless in itself, yet it is surely a laudable endeavour to excite that encouragement here, which should be always offered to improvement and excellence. Indeed the zeal which has appeared in America, since the permanent establishment of the present happy constitution, for patronizing the arts, whilst it has produced and rewarded a multitude of works which immortalize the artists, has also exalted the character of the nation, and given dignity to the people whose patriotism and munificence have promoted their discovery of perfection.
America is not infensible to the value of character, and will assume her rank amongst nations as an encourager of the arts. It would therefore be an impeachment of her understanding and patriotism, if a doubt were entertained of her possessing a portion of that spirit which so elevates the eastern world, a spirit which considered in a national point of view, is one of the most praiseworthy in the catalogue of public virtues: as it contributes to the best interests of society, by promoting industry, cherishing genius, multiplying the rational enjoyments of life, and exciting a general taste for the beautiful and the excellent.
In the hope then that the humble effort here proposed may interest this spirit, and have some claim to general encouragement, it has been undertaken.
The attention which shall be paid to the correctness and beauty of the PRINTING, will evince the desire of the publishers to present their country with an edition worthy of the inimitable Shakspeare.
The Publishers assure the Patrons of this undertaking, they will discharge their engagement with strict probity and honor, and therefore hope they may justly claim public confidence and support.
Subscriptions will be received at Stephens's Book-Store, No. 57, South Second Street, and at the principal Bookstores in the United States—also, at the Publishers No. 75. Dock Street, and at the Philadelphia Coffee-House. Dec. 10. eod 2w 2aw tf
James M'Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, SOUTH FOURTH STREET,
Returns his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave respectfully to solicit a Continuance of their Favour.
At his Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up and finished in the neatest and most fashionable manner.
He will thankfully receive any orders & pay prompt and punctual attention to them. Oct. 25 2awtf
Just Arrived, And will be landed to-morrow morning at Hamilton's wharf, the CARGO of the Schooner Industry, Captain Hylander, from Havana, CONSISTING OF 85 hhds. Molasses, Of superior full quality. 106 Boxes and Barrels White & brown Sugar AND A Parcel of Ox-Hides; FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. ALSO, A PARCEL OF COFFEE, Just arrived in the Hibernia, Captain Irwin, from Jamaica. Sept. 23 d
Scheme of a Lottery, To raise 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars Deadline 15 per Cent. from the Prizes— This Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 14,531 Prizes, and 23,469 Blanks, being about one and an half Clunks to a prize.
THE Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the drawing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York—Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew McConnel and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard Howell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Dayton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Donham, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomfield, and Eliza Boudinot, of New-Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every assurance and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately charged by a check upon one of the Banks.
S C H E M E:     Prizes of 20,000 Dollars is 20,000 14,531 Prizes. 266,000     1 10,000 10,000 23,469 Blanks. First drawn number, 2,000 8,000   2 5,000 10,000 Each drawn number, 1,000 8,000   5 2,000 10,000 8,000 Tickets at 7 Dollars each is 56,000 8,000   10 1,000 10,000 The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superintendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, on which timely notice will be given. 8,000   20 500 10,000 The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Harsen, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them. 8,000   100 100 10,000 In order to secure the punctual payment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 5,000 dollars, with four sufficient security, to perform their instructions, the substance of which is 8,000   300 50 15,000 I. That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadelphia, to the credit of the Governor of the Society, and such of the Superintendents as live in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, for the payment of the Prizes. 8,000   1000 20 20,000 II. The Managers to take sufficient security for any Tickets they may trust, otherwise to be responsible for them. 8,000   2000 15 30,000 III. To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Bank, abstracts of which shall be sent, monthly, to the Governor of the Society. 8,000   8000 12 96,000 Paterson, January 1, 1794. 8,000   8100 10 81,000 On application to either of the above gentlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had. 8,000   February 24. 8,000  
FOR SALE BY GILL & HENSHAW, No. 128, South Water Street, CLARET in cases, Madeira, Sherry, and Lisbon Wines Philadelphia Porter in bottles, for exportation at the shortest notice, or for private families and tavern keepers, delivered in any part of the town.
ALSO, An assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 American manufactured Bolting Cloths,
Which will be warranted equal to an imported, for the respective purposes required—as has already been found on trial. A Liberal Allowance to Wholesale dealers.
A Compleat Set of Grocer's Cannisters FOR SALE. Nov. 25 endtf
WANTED ON LOAN, Two thousand dollars, Real Estate in the City of Philadelphia will be pledged as Security. Enquire of the Primer. Dec. 4 day
Burlington Pork. A QUANTITY OF Best Burlington Pork, FOR SALE BY Levi Hollingsworth & Son. Oct. 31 d
William W. Woodward, P R I N T E R,
HAS removed his Printing-Office from No. 41, Chestnut-Street, to Frankford-Head, No. 36, four doors from the corner of Second-Street, south side, nearly opposite; where the Printing Business is carried on as usual; his whole attention being confined to that occupation. Orders from any part of the state, or the continent, will be executed, and authors may rely on having any work they may see fit to publish, correctly printed, either in French or English. THE LEVEL of Europe and North America, with a COPIOUS PRICE CURRENT, is printed for the editor, Peter Egron, L. L. D. at the above mentioned office, in French and English; which publication has received the patronage of some of the most distinguished characters in America, and whose names, in a few days, will be published, and accompanied by two first numbers to the subscribers. N. B. Blanks, Circular Letters, Checks, Cards, Handbills, &c. &c. continue to be executed with the usual dispatch. Nov. 12 end 9w.
The Editor of the Level of Europe and North America, ever anxious to communicate to Europeans, who may be desirous of settling in this Continent, whatever may tend to inform them of the advantages they may find here, whether in agriculture or in commerce, has the honor to acquaint the public, that he has undertaken the translation of a work just published under the title of A View of the United States of America . This translation will be executed with the permission of the Author, Peich Cox, Esq. Commissioner of the Revenues of the United States. P. Egron, L. L. D. Nov. 20 2aw3w
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For this Gazette, are hereby respectfully requested to pay their Subscriptions to the first of January next. The Editor will be under the necessity of considering those who do not then renew their Subscription by paying Six Months in Advance, as declining to take the Paper any longer.
As there is a considerable Sum due from remote Subscribers for the late half Weekly Paper published by the Editor, he most earnestly requests those who may be delinquent, to take the earliest opportunity of remitting him the balance they may respectively be indebted—the sums are individually trifling—the want of the aggregate is severely felt.
To the Public.
A SUBSCRIPTION Is opened for Printing the Theological Writings OF
Emanuel Swedenborg, At Francis Bailey's Book Store, No. 116, Market Street, Philadelphia.
WHEN a sufficient subscription takes place, a meeting will be advertised to consider the most eligible mode for conducting the printing of such of the Works as shall be thought to be of the greatest utility in the first instance.
The following Treatises may be now had at Mr. Bailey's:
The Doctrine of Life, or the Spiritual sense of the Ten Commandments.
The Universal Theology of the New Church; which was foretold by the Lord in Daniel, chap. 7, v. 5, 13, 14, and in the Apocalypse, chap. 21, v. 1, 2, &c.
A Summary View of the Heavenly Doctrines of the New Jerusalem Church.
As various opinions have been entertained respecting the inestimable utility and yet no person by rational argument has been able to refute them, but instead the contrary, invidious calumnies and groundless reports have been industriously propagated to discredit the honourable and enlightened Author, as well as his Works, we doubt not the candid and sincere inquirers after Truth of the highest importance, will seriously examine those Works, for themselves, in which it is to be hoped, that being in the pursuit and love of the Truth for the sake of its native excellence and life, they will regard them as they justly deserve, and in the end receive both profit and light. Oct. 14 eTutrw
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscribers in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New-Jersey, on Sunday morning the 12th instant, Two young Negro Fellows,
named Jack and Tom, each about 20 years of age; Jack is of a dark black colour and a cur look; Tom is of an open countenance, of a yellowish colour, and much disposed to laugh.
They are sprightly active fellows and but little short of six feet high; they were both well dressed; Jack had on a blue broadcloth coat and different kinds of clothes.
Whoever takes up and forwards and secures them in any goal in the United States, (other than their masters may get them again) shall receive the above reward and reasonable expenses.
John Sparks, Andrew Hunter. Oct. 14 2awtf