domestic tranquility, even at tins day, fcern suspended. Situated at a remote distance frotn the feat of government, deriving no ad vantage from the eftabllfhmrnc of poll-roads, arid deftnute of re gular information, we are foinetnnes at a loss lo form proper opi nions of national measures ; but we neverthc left baft, that we have been and still arc zealously attached to order, and etfeaive govern ment. And having been tanked with thole who fufftretl in the late war, we pledge ourselves to be amongst the foremoft to main tain and perpetuate the federal government. That your life, justly dear to the people of this country, a life precious, an ornament to human nature, and a blessing to the United States of America, ma) long he preserved, is the fervent and unanimous prayer ot the peo. pie of this village. To which the President was pleased to return the following Answer r 7p the Inhabitants oj the Town of Salisbury. Gentlemen, YOUR expreflions of fatisfaftion on my arrival inSalifbury, «re received wuh plealuie, and thanked with sincerity. The intercft which you art pleased to take in my personal welfare, uxcites a sensibility proportioned to your goodness. While I make the jnoft grateful acknowltogment for that goodness, allow me toob ferve that your own determination, co-operating with that of your fellow-citizens throughout the union, to maintain and perpetuate ttre federal government, affords a better assurance of order and ef fective government with their concomitants private and public prosperity, than the best meant endeavorsof any individual couk give. Oor national glory, and our domestic tranquility, can ne ver be tarniOied or d.fturlied, while they are guarded by wife laws founded in public virtue. Anions the measures which an enligh - ened and patriotic legislature will pursue to pr< serve them, I doubt not the means of diffufing ufelul information will be duly consi dered. My best wishes for the prosperity of your village, and for your individual happiness, are fincerelv offered. GEOR E WASHINGTON. After the President had delivered he answer, the gentlemen of the town conducted him to Mr. Hughs'*, where an elegant dinner ■was prepared for the occasion. On his way to dinner, he pafled through great crouds of people who had colle£ted foi tht purpose of feeing their illustrious and revered Chief Magistrate. He bowed Tefpeftfully to the people, and passing the artillery company he ■was again saluted with a discharge of the pieces, followed by three cheers—Long live the President! Long live the Piefiient'. Long live the Prefident I—At1 —At dinner the President was chearlul,and appeared highly pleased with the appearance of the upper country. Aftrr dinner the following toasts were given, and every toast accompanied by a discharge of the artillery. 1. The government of the United States. ■i. The Governor and Stateof North-Carolina. (By the President) 3. The conftnutional liberty of the people. 4. The committee of Congress who reported the declaration of Independence. 5. Mav Congress take effcftual measures to keep alive the mili tary fpiril of America. 6. May Congress take eaily and effectual measures to diflemi ■nate political knowledge 7. May harmony subsist between the federal and ftatc govern ments. 8. The agriculture, manufaSures, and commerce of the United States. 9- The European powers in alliance with the United States. ,o. May the French revolution terminate favorably to liberty, ji. Mav the Icivices of General Greene be remembered with gratitude by the people of the Southern States. 12. May reason, and not the fwoid, terminate all uational dif- putcs 13. May the officers in eveTy department have a sacred regard 10 national justice. 14. The friends of religion, morality and ufcful knowledge /fT n--r. J— . 1 1 .1 - .--11 \ _ _ - B ' ' (Here the President retired—and the next toast was,) T.r T /. . . 15. George Washington—Long may he lite, The whole was conduced with decorum ; and feftivity and joy were seen on every face. He was escorted to the river next morn ing by the gentlemen who dined wi'.h him, and the company of cavaliy. At parting he made a short address to the military com pany, and took leave of the other gentlemen in the mod polite and affe&ionate manner. That evening (Tuesday, 31ft Mrs}) at four 6'clock, he reached Salem*. He was received at the biidge by the people of the place, and conduced into town with a compleat band of music playing before him. On hft arrival the bells rung, and the church organs played almost the whole of the night. Ne.xi <J«y he set out to view the battle ground at Guilford Court-houft. * Moraviax-Town. Philadelphia, June 22. ThePRESiDENT of the United St ate s, ar rived in perfect health at Mount Vernonon Sun «lay the twelfth instant. M. de TfRNANi, an officer of distinguished merit, who served in America the last war, it is said, is appointed minister plenipotentiary from the Court of France to the United States, and may be expected here in a few weeks. The Hon. Thomas Jefferson', Secretary of State, arrived in town on Sunday lalt, from a tour to the Eastward. By an arrival at New.York accounts are re ceived from Europe to the sd May ; They state that the victorious army of the Einprefs of Raf fia is within a few days march of Conftaritinople. There has been a strong rumour of peace ; in consequence of which the British funds got up but the general tenor of the speculations on the fubje.fl abate that idea, and speak confidently of ■war with Russia. The Spanilh navy is said to bt in the highest order, and they are getting their gallies ready—the Englilh fay,to affilt them againll Catharine ; —who, they also fay, is ma noeuvreing to patch up a separate peace with the Porte. The head of the late Grand Vizir was, on the 19th of February, ftnek upon a pole and publickly exposed—a plsafar.t circutnltance for a Bririfh pun. The Royalists of Paris, the Eriglilh fay, la ment the death of Mirabeau ; if there is any truth in rhis, it is at lead enigmatical.- The King of France, who intended to pais Kaftei at St. Cloud, was ftopt in his carriage as he was setting out, by the populace, and forced to re turn— Upon this he wrote a letter to tlie National Aflembly, requcfling admittance to the h<;ule, which being granted, he delivered a speech, which was replied to in an affectionate Inanner, by the Prcfident. It was laid the King had port potted his intend'ed journey to St. Cloud, altlio lie perfilled in liis speech in going there—lt is further said he has difmiflecl leveral persons a bouthim, that were inimical to the Revolution—- M. de la Fayette has adiually resigned, and it was feared other resignations would take place in consequence. Still all was peace and ttan quiiity at Paris when thelaft accounts arrived. Other accounts, hy the fame channel, further inform That the Ruffian cabinet wifliing to be allured of the disposition of Spain at the present jundlure, sent a courier extraordinary to Madrid for that purpose ; the answer from Spain was fatisfatflory, and attended with proniifeS of every good office in favor of Rulfia ; that four teen millions of piasters in gold and silver are ex pected by Spain, to arrive from Mexico and Peru TYiat the Turk* are making vigorous pieparations for a fourth campaign ; the talk ot a (eparate peace between Russia and the Porte still continues —the private bagjgage of the King of Prussia is sent off to his army—the duke of York was on the point of letting out for the continent to join the Prussian forces ; that infurretflions have ta ken place in Macedonia and Epirus, the inhab itants endeavoring to throw off the Turkish yoke; that the last divifior. of theTurkiih fleet con filling of 56 fail took its departure from Conltan tinoplethei7ih March; that his Gallic Majelty has chosen Count Montmorency, an avowed enemy to the present constitution, to be his confeflbr. M. de la Fayette continues inflexible as to his refignation—tho' fifty-four, out of the sixty bat talions of the national guards have urged him to resume the command. Great disturbances have taken place in the country of Avignon.— The Danifli East-India company like all others 011 the continent has failed. The newspapers have given accounts of a league of German Princes that made certain re presentations to the National Aflembly to obtain a modification of some decrees which, they com plained, infringed on their rights. Commission ers we now hear from undoubted authority were appointed by the National Aflembly to confer with thelpGerman Princes, and amicably fettle their claims. The cominiilioners have been fuc cefsful in their negociations, and fulfilled the object of their appointment. The Princes on certain stipulated terms have agreed to give up their claims. Mr. de Ternant, the gentleman who is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of France to the United States, was one of the commilfioners. Gen. Adv. Knowledge or education i 3 to the mind,;what the natural fun is to the world—it enlightens, improves, and expands the human foul. If edu cation then may be juflly compared to that glo rious luminary who iheds his benignant influen ces on all, what a forcible idea is iinprell'ed on the contemplative benevolent bol'om, of the jus tice, and indispensable neeeffity and importance of diffufing the rays of initru&ion and know ledge on all the members of the community. The gospel is preached to all, and whosoever will may come and partake of the blefling—but may not this .be jultly compared to building with out laying a pioper foundation ? If the basis of a good conflitution of body is laid in infancy, how much more reqnifite is it that the founda tion of virtue (hould be laid by an early educa tion. Learning, like liberty, should be the na tural inheritance of our children, whether rich or poor. This can only be the cafe to a compe tent degree, by ordaining that schools and in ftrudtors fliall be appointed fufficient to inftruit all, and paid out of the treasury of the corpora tion. The town of Providence, in the State of Rhode Island, has lately set an example which is worthy of the imitation of every community, whether large or small, viz. " That a fufficient number of fchoolm fters, to inftrudt alt the children in town, ftiould be appoint ed, and that their salaries should be paid out of the town treasury; a pi opofition that receiv ed an almost unanimous approbation—and a num ber of the nioft opulent gentlemen who will pay largely to the support of this eflabliftiment,have interested themselves warmly in its favor." Can any thing reflect higher honor on the hu man character, than such benevolence and ge nuine patriotism ? ADVICES FROM QUEBEC, On the 30th April, his Kxcellency the Gover nor of Quebec gave his aflent to an ait to reward Samuel Hopkins, Angus IMacdouncll, and others, for their inventions of two new and improved me thods of making Pot and Pearl Ashes. The Bishop of Canada, and his Clergy, for the encouragement of industry, have abolilhed ho lidays. The new conllitution for Canada appears be a popular ineafure in that province. On the 2id May none of the constant tradi veflels had arrived at Quebec. 63 Notwithftantiir.g the Decree of the National Aflembly, the duty on our oil to be paid in Fiance, will prove a complete prohibition. The motion made in the House of Represent- fives of Massachusetts, to fjbfcribe to the Bank o'f the (Juiced States, has been negatived by u large majority. A PREDICTION In the 54th letter of Dofior Coldf.nith's Citizen of the World, is the following memorable re mark : " As the Swedes are making concealed ap proaches to despotism, the French on the other hand, are imperceptibly vindicating themselves into Freedom, I cannot help thinking that the genius of Liberiy has entered that kingdom in disguise. If they hav: but two or three tueak Mo narchi MO r e fucceffiveiy, the majJ: wilt be laid ajidt, and the country -will once mors be jree One, among a thousand initances which may be produced, of that superior combination qt causes and effects, which are almost appropriate to an observing, penetrating mind.—lf men will but think, they will think out their political sal vation. THE PATRIOT TRUTH for his motto, Virtue lor his friend, His Country's happintfs his only end— To Freedom, and her friends he'll firm adhere, Tho' frauds and factions (hake the solid sphere. (£s* THE Public are hereby informed, that the annual Prize of K'oah Webster, jun. Esq. is adjudged to a Composition entitled, " An Ellay on die religious Opinions of Mjnkn.d, and their Effefis on Manners and Morality," written by Samuel M. Hopkins, a Senior Sophifter in this College. EZRA STILES, Prcfident. From PELOSI's MARINE LIST. ARRIVALS at the PORT of PHILADELPHIA. Schooner James, Darrell, Brig Maria, — Pt sgy> Bet fey, Ship Rising San. Bvig George, TO A CORRESPONDENT The concluding lines in the Sonnet handed us last week are obfeure—the authar is requelied to icmove that objection, and they lhall appear. gC?" Securities as in our lajl Intelligence-Office, In Fourth-Street, fccond Door below Market-Street. Francis White T3UYS and Sells on Comniiflion all kinds of Public S-'cunttes and Paper Monies. Tranfatfls business for those who have claims on the United States, or against eith rof the States, particuia ly tor the Officers, Sold>ers and Marineis, and others who have in or about the late American Army, or for their legal Heirs, Ad* miniftratois, Attornies, See. Certificates and such Paper Monies furnilhed for country people and others, who have to make payments to the Pennsylvania Loan or Land Offices, as will pass equal to specie, and their warrants, patents, &c. passed through the different offices. Money borrowed or loaned, and discounts procured tor bills, bonds, and notes of hand, with or without de- posits. Houses, Farms, Lands, Lots, bought and fold, and Houses, Rooms, Boarding and Lodging, reined or set, or pro cured for Strangers or others. Reputable Characters of either sex, and of any profefiion, out of Place, may hear of Employ—and Farm! e»» Travellers and others, be supplied with luitabie do medics. Those at a distance who may address on either the above (üb je&s, their letters being post paid, will be duly attended to, by FRANCIS WHITE. (ep it) Philad. June es, J 791 Public Notice is hereby given, to all whom these presents ftiall come, or in any wile concern, That JAMES (GARDNER, late of Wilmington, North-Carolina, deceased, did make four promiflory notes payable to SAMUEL JACKSON, ot Philadc lphia, Mer' hant, all bearing date the 19th July, 1785, one for three hundred and seventy-one pounds, pay able in fix months—-one for seven hundred and forty two pounds, in nine months—one lor seven hundred and forty pounds, in twelve months—and one for seven hundred and forty-five pounds thir teen (hillings and three-pence, in fifteen months, amounting in the whole to two thousand five hundred and ninety-eight poundsthir teen (hillings and three-pence, and payable in produce at Wil mington : —Which laid notes have been assigned by the said Sa muel Jack lon to THOMAS MACKIE and Co. and JAMES HOOD, Merchants, Philadelphia, and havr since, in the life-time of the said Gardner, by him been accounted for and paid in part to the amount of two thousand and foity-feven pounds fifteen Ihil lings and fix-pence, to the said THOMAS MACKIE, and Co. in proof of which the fubferibers have fufficient vouchers. f hcfe are therefore.to caution all persons from purchasing f«id notes as they will not be taken up. ll'ilminglon, North-Carolina, 27M May, 1791 Publilhed, and to be fold by the Editor, price Jth of a Dollar, TWENTY-SIX LETTERS, On the mod important Subjeds, Refpefling the REVOLUTION of AMERICA Written in Holland in the year By the Vjce-Piiisidint oj the United State*. ing YALE-COLLEGEy JUNE 24th, 1791 Charleftort, fiofton, Corunna, Gibraltar, Madura, Hopkins, DeflTart, Watson, Decaton, Fowler, THOMAS WRIGHT,) ROBERT SCOTT, [ Executors. M. R. WILLKINGS, ) ditio. (e p. 3m.
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