Gazette of the United States & evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1793-1794, May 28, 1794, Image 2
*-"y tertr exceeded, by any one, in ten differ ent and celebrated Actors, whose per-, formances of that character, the Observer has seen ; and he believes he may fay, was not equalled by many of that number. Mrs. Sba'to, is one of the belt aftreffes, in this Company; if (he does not take the firft parts, vet her performance is mark ed with such exact propriety, with an uncommon ftrengthand clearness ofvpice, that <he may be pronounced a very good aftrefs, when compared to this as well as other companies. . Mr. Chalmers, never gave so Unking proofs of his extraordinary comic talents, - as he did in the character of Trafianti. The Observer entertains the highest opini on of Mr. Chalmers, as a man, and as an aVor, in the last character, he certainly tells a lie, with more grace than any man, he ever saw attempt the bufin»fs. Mr. Har-wood possesses a peculiar kind of comic fa;e, eyes, and indeed vvhqle cha ncer. The Observer does not remember having seen a man pofleffing that particidar comic ability, in so great a degree. He is a great acquisition to the itage. May 27, 1794* For the Gazette of the 1/nitmD States Mr. Fenno, I am one among the many who were gra tified the lafl year by Mr. Blanchard's afcen lion in his Balloon ; and until within a *ew days had flattered myfelf with the idea ot a repetition of so magnificent a ; but, whilst expe<station was thus oft liptoe, the public were told by Mr. 15. hpnfeif, that the cylinders to have been used as the medium ot* conveyance for the inflammable air had failed, and on account of the expence of any other process, the whole proje<£l with it. An anxious solicitude once more to indulge so Phtfofophic and delightful a display of mag nanimity, will I trust, be f me apology to Mr. I), for the freedom of suggesting to him, a cheap and expeditious method of ob taining this neceflarv gas or inflammable air—The Democratic' Society of this city, are to meet in the course of a few evenings, to discuss the critical situation of our country; from the difmterefted patriotism and extreme zeai which these grntlemcn are known to possess, 'tis fairly' to be inferred that they will be highly inflated on this occanon with this combuitible air, if therefore the Balloon is suspended over the Chimney during one evening's debate, it may be filled fnfficiently for the ascension and the expence of the other mode avoiric > —Should this hint ftimu- 3— 1,.-., Cotigrefs of the United States. IN SENATE, Monday, May 19th, 1794. The Vice-President laid before the Se- nate a letter from P. Leganx, praying thent to patronize his Vineyard,ellabliflied at a p)3ce called S'prjngmill in the State of Pennsylvania, which was read. Ordered, That it lie on the table. Mr. Vining reported from the com mittee on enrolled bills, tylat they did on the 16th instant, lay the following bills before the President of tli® United States, to wit: the bill entitled, "An ast provi ding for the payment of certain expen ses incurred by Fulwar Skipwith on pub lie accountthe bill, entitled, " An ast further to authorize the adjournment of Circuit Courts the bill, entitled, "An ast for erecting a light house on the I sland of Seguin, in the Diltrift of Maine, and for erecting a beacon and placing three buoys at the entrance of St. Ma »y's river in the State of Georgia and the bill, entitled, "An ast for the relief of Reuben Smith and Nathan Strong.'' A meflage from the House of Repre sentatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk : " Mr. President—The House of Re presentatives have parted the bill, lent from the Senate for concurrence, entitled, An ast prohibiting for a limited tirfie, the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the lame. "They have pafled a bill, entitled, 'An ad laying additional duties on goods, wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the ton rage of flups or veflels," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate " And he withdrew. The bill lad brought up for concur rence was read. Ordered, That this bill pass to the se cond reading. The bill sent from the House of Re piefentatives for concurrence, entitled, " An ast making proviiion for the pay! ment of the interest on the balances due to certain States, upon a final settlement of the accounts between the United States, and the individual States," was read the second time. Ordered, That this bill be referred to Mr. Cabot, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Morns, Mr. Potts, and Mr. Ellfworth, to consi der and report thereon to the Senate. A meitage from the President of the United States, by Mr. Dandridge his Se cretary : " Mr. President-—The President of the United States, this day approved and signed " An ast further to authorize the adjournment of Circuit Courts. Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith. Mr. Jackson gave notice that he should to-morrow, move for leave to bring in a bill, to authorize the Prelident of the U nited States during the recess of the pre sent Congrcfs, to cause to be purchased or built a number of vessels, to be equip ped as gallies in the service of the United States. A meflage from the House of Repre sentatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk": " Mr. President—The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives, that he this day, ap proved and signed, " An ad providing for the payment of ccrtain expenses in curred by Fulwai Skipwith on public ac count j" " An ast for ere&ing a light house on the Island of Seguin, in the Diftrift of Maine, and for ere&ing a bea con and placing three buoys at the en trance of St. Mary's river in the State of Georgia," and " An ast for the relief of Reuben Smith and Nathan Strong." Oh motion, Ordered, that Mr. Edwards have leave of absence after Wedncfday next. After consideration of the executive business, The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. Tuesday, May 20th, 1794. A meflfage from the House of Repre sentatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk. " Mr. Prelident—The House of Re presentatives have pafled a Resolution, for furnifhing the executives of the seve ral ttates with a copy of the buok mark ed A, depofued in theTreafury Depart ment by the Commissioners who fettled the accounts between the individual ftatea Ttnii he withdrew, The Refolu.iun of the House of Re presentatives wa3 read, Ordered, that this resolution lie on the table. Mr. King reported from the joint com mittet to whom was referred the confide, ration of what buiinefs is neceflary to be done before the close of the session, and when it will be proper to end the present feflion, and the report was read. Ordered, that this report 'ie on the ta ble. The bill, sent from the House of Re presentatives for concurrence, entitled, An Ast laying additional duties on goods! wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of (hips or vessels," was read the second time. ; Ordered, that this bill be referred to Mr. Gunn, Mr. Ellfworth, Mr. King, Mr. Liver more and Mr. Morris, to consider and remort thereon to the Senate. The following written meflage was re ceived from the President of the United tes by Mr. Dandridge his Secretary. United States, 20th May, i 79 4. II Gfnt| emen of the Senate, and of the Houle of Representatives, In the communications, which I have made to Congress during the present session, relative to foreign nations, I have omitted no opportunity of teftifying my anx ; et to serve the United States in peace. It is pe culiarly therefore my duty a, this time, to lay before you the present state of certain hofule threats again ft the territories of Spain in our neighborhood. - The documents which accompany this mefikge, develope the meafurcs which I have taken to suppress them, and the in telligence which has been lately received. It drill be seen from thence, that the fubjed has not been neglected ; that every power, vetted in the executive on such oc casions, has been exerted; and that there was reason to believe, that the enterprise projected against the Spanilh dominion*, was rehnquilhed. But it appears to have been revived upon principles which set public order at defiance, and place the pence of the United States in the discretion of unauthorized The means already dcpofited •n the different departments government, are /hewn by experience, not tojae ade quate to these high contingencies,although such of them as are lodged in the hands of the executive, (hall continue to be used with promptness, energy and decision pro portioned to the cafe. But lam impelled by the polition of our public affairs to re commend that provision be made for i stronger and more vigorous opposition than can be given to such hoitil- move nents under the laws as they now stand. G. WASHINGTON. The meflage and papers therein re red to were read. Ordered, That they lie for considera tion. Mr. Cabot from the committee to whom was refened, the bill, entitled, " Ah adt making provision for the pay ment of the interell on the balances ( due to certain States, upon a final settlement of the accounts between the United States and the individual," reported an additional fedtion, and the report was read. Ordered, That it lie for consideration. Agieeable to notice, Mr. Jackson ob tained permiflion to bring in a bill to au thorize the President of the United States during the recess of the present Congress, to cause to be puichafed or built a number of vefiels to be equipped as g allies in the service of the United States, and the bill was accordingly read the firfl time. Ordered, that this bill pass to the second reading. After the consideration of the Executive business— The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to morrow morning. PHILADELPHIA, The performance on Monday evening next for the benefit of Mrs. Warrell, was through mistake advertised for Mr. IVarrell. From Correspondents. Query—Whether it is becoming for one who never opens his mouth upon any, even the mod important (übjett, (but to put a question) to make a long labored harangue because he happens to be inter ested ? Would not Jilence on fucb an occa- :e, —<■ FRENCH REPUBLIC. We Jt. L. Fonfpcrtius, vice Consul of the French Republic, one and indiyifible, at Charleston, in order to prevent the renewal of the melancholy scenes Which have taken place in this City, scenes which may destroy that harmony which exists between the United States and the Republic, command all French citizens, belonging to any of the French vessels in this harbor, to retire on board of their refpetf ive yejkls immediately on the ringing of the City Evening Bell, under the pain of being deemed and punifh <ed as bad eitizens: We further command them in the name of the Republic, not to walk about the flreets armed, under the pains and penalties aforefaid, and we enjoin all Citizens, Captains and Officers, to fee to the execution of this Proclamation, and we re quest the ass.stance of all good Citizens, friends of peace, to aid in bringing all of fenders to punishment. Given in the C'onfuKhip of the French Republic at Charleston, &c. ( 30 th April ) FONSPERTIUS. By this Day's Mail. NEW-YORK, May i 7. Copy of a letter to the Printers of the Dai ly Advertiser, dated Londonderry, April " The news of Europe continues to be as important as at any former period. What now attraas public attention, is the curious game which his most sacred majesty of Pruf iia is playing off with his brother Kings con joined against France ; he critically flands a oof, wili.not give further assistance, in his kingly capacity, until he gets, a vast sum of money ; as to his solemn treaty, that is out • , havill g brok <-n one bargain with the Poles, he hesitates not to break a notner with the confederated Powers. It is a sac% that he is nowjiegociating with the French, and will not fife another mulket a gainst them unless England pays lum two millions of money ! And the general re port is, that our good and gracious King is flrongly mclmedto comply with this reason able request of h, S brother monarch-and foolifh John Bull muftbear the burthen, as ulual in all German connexions. " the arts of peace—but be well prepared for war—and have no connec tion with Kings and Priests. " I am, &c." Another, dued Londonderry, April 8. in the paper* I fend, you will fee the MAY 28. f substance of the news donctt-ntog the ,Jef«- tion of the Pruflian monarch a piece of . news that strikes the adherents of Kin- cr , ft and Prieft-craft with the utmost ccnflern'a tion and gives to another party, hopes of a speedy peace. " I am, &c." Extras of a letter from Meflrs. John Bulk ley and Son, dated Lisbon, j-th Mirtb to a merchant m this city. » The wheat (hipped from vour port, if it continue* to be such in quality as the hit cargo imported herefrom thcr.ce; it m into high esteem, command a ready sale, and a better price than otheis from your Conti nent, which lhould to recommended to your farmers, and to clear it of the rye P. S. March 21. We have just receive! advice from Algiers, via. C»rthag t „a, down to the 6th mft. that all the Algerme cruiser, except one were returned home tired of their unfile :-efsful cruise, for they took nothing which is a fortunate circumftanre, and if! fords us the highest fatisfatfion. Yesterday arrived a British transport from Guadalope, with a number of French offi cers. Foreign Intelligence. BY THE LATE ARRIVAL AT NEW-YORK.. PARIS, March 25. This morning at 9 o'clock, in conse quence of the verdict of the revolutionary tribunal, given yesterday, the following persons were brought from the prifoa of the Conciergerie, to the Place de la Re volution, where they fuffered under thesxe of the guillotine, 'viz. Hebert, Ronfin, Momoro, Vincent, Du Croquet, Kccq, a Dutchman, Col, Laumu-, M. M. Bour geois, Mazuel, La fioureau, Ancard, Le Clerc, Proly, Desfinex, AnacharfisCJoots, ' Pereira, Florent Amand, Delcambhs, a.id Dubuifon, convicted of being the authors and accomplices of a confpiracv which ex ited again ft the liberty and fafety of the people, and against the exercise of the law ful authority, tending to trouble the (late by a civil u'ar, by arming the citizens a gainst each other, the objedt of which was, in the eourfe of the prelent month, Ven. tofe, to di'folvc the National Repreienta tion, to aflafiinate its members and the patriots, to deltroy the republican govern ment, to seize upon the fovercignty of the people, and to give a tyrant to the ilate. Tl." nioht hpfnre Hebrtt was earned be,ore ~t,ie Revolutionary Tribunal, he made an attempt upon his life. The knife how ever was wrested from his hand by the 4 guard who is placed over him. The wife of Momoro has been arretted. She 11 fed to afilft at all the civic fetes m the charadler of the Goddess of Rtafon. March 28. v Further difcoveties are mads every day with refpedt to the late confpiiacy. Claviere, brother to the minister of that name, Vergennes, Lepelletier. Rofambo, Lstour Dapin, Clevelly, formerly ioten dant of Orleans, Madame Joly de Floury, General Ronfin's wife, and fevera! others were taken up yesterday. The Paris pa pers contain several observations on the king of Prufiia's defection. The follow ing are exfafted from " Les Annales Patrio'iiques et Literaires." ' I he coalesced powers are reduced to the neceflity of making a feathering for the purpose of preventing the defection of Frederick—England, it is said, will pay . two fifths of this fubfeription—the empe ror a fifth—Holland a fifth—and the 1 Im perial States a fifth—Pitt mult advance themoney for Holland; but it rem::'ns to be proved whether Frederick will not prefer a retreat to a subsidy, and whether other of the coalesced powers will not demand subsidies to enable them to remain in the coalition.' Gen. Hoche, it is reported, has been removed from the command of the army of the Mufelle, and Gen. Jourdan appoint ed in his Head. FRANKFORT, March 27. , Should, the King of Pralun perfilt in His plan, and withdrrw t]j<* Tn?r?f the surplus of his contingent of 20,000 which' remain here, the Gc rinanic empire is threatened with inevitable rain ; the Auftriana, with the army of the empire, will never be able to defend us efficiently, and save us from the deltrtiction which th<? Dutchy of Deus Fonts, the Principality of Saarbi lick, that of .Layen,and the great er part of the luxuriant and fertile Palnti nate, have experienced. The army of the empire, newly raised, cannot be on their march before the end of the fumrficr, and even then cannot be well organized or of great utility.