.«a FROM THE VIRGINIA CHRONICLE. THE GOOD WIFE. HILE in the labyrinth that Fafhionfcrm, Some Wives are loft, and round its mazes roam, The good Wife guards her children from the storms That Life annexes to this transient home. Content to fee their new ideas rife, And their young heads get nearer to the ikies. Mulic can thrill thro' many a nervous fair, Whose nerves no infant-accents ever mov'd; Stage mimic Misery draw the real tear, And mimic Lovers show them how th*y lov'd. Music and Love wait here the HnlbancKs step, AncJ her's the foirow, when her children weep. Rais'd where at mountain-heightHygeia lives, Above the. glare that gaudy grandeur Ihows; The trusty, good Wife raiies future Wives, And her kind breast with kindlier transport glows. As pleas'd, (he views the prattling brood in cieafe, And each new comer bring the branch of peace. Though gewgaw Gaiety should fliun her way, And Science spurn her from his lofty height, 'Tis not for her to flaih—-a u meteor day," Or trace the comet in his vagrant flight. Enough (he knows, her seasons roll serene, Her good Man happy, and her Infants clean. The Sun's Srlt light still fees the good Wife rite, His ray of noon still cheers her*ufeful toil, His htft faint beam oft lingers in the ikies, As loth the tender intercourse to spoil. And friendly Night that shields her while at reft, Light lays his (hadows on her peaceful breast. For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. CONSISTENCY ! tl T TONOR and fhamefrom no condition rife," XJ. Says Pope—but azosfcrflpatriotsfay he lies— For if the wayward dame Should point the way to fame; And one of Crispin's cobling race, Should quit his Last to join the chace, And overtake the goddess as ihe runs, 'Bout " boots, andJiraps, and awls," our ears their poet stuns. Patriots of philosophic phiz, Who make the very air to whiz, With canting notes that "men are equal," IJow little you regard the fequd. u Merit is all"—but Crispin in a coach, You load with obloquy and foul reproach; So modern patriots rave, till in a sweat, Thercgame for thousands—and ne'er pay a debt. Philadelphia, Aug. 15. The Geneval Advertiser of yesterday fays— *' By a courier arrived at Havre-de-Gract, just as anAmerican vessel was about to lailforNew- York, and which had but 27 days pafl'age, the in telligence was received, that the army of M. la Fayette had taken the citadel of Namur, after having cannonaded and bombarded it for 48 hours'fucceffively, with a formidable train of artillery, and then carried it by aflault as soon as the breaches were fufficient to render it prac ticable. The French killed 3300 men, made: 1500 ptifoners, and only loft sdo men in the ac tion. After the capture of the citadel, the French entered the town, where the inhabitants were dieffed in the national cockade,and where ♦he three coloured flag was unfurled and orna mented by the cap of liberty. " The citizens offered refrefliments to the French troops, who accepted but paid for what" they took. 44 Detachments of M. la Fayette?s army fur prised and tookMons andCharloroy, where they 17 50 prisoners." Axtraft of a letter from a gentUman in Cape-Francois, ... j~*.J 1.. i. to his/■>>(•> > r t : /i.f city, dated July 22 €e t»trorn from "this island are ilill very great; a final 1 portion ol' the Emigrants vilit Philadelphia. If this spirit was prevalent only among the non-proprietors, it would be rather of advantage to this country; but it is more general among proprietors, and especially those in the bell circumstances, who abandon,not only their public duty, but take away the protection their property Hands in need of, and leave it unrepresented. The people of colour appear willing, cordially to unite with persons of pro perty only, they Hill entertain a great averlion for those of another class. " Tiio' they do not appear to place entire confidence in our acceptation of the decree of the 24th of March, yet their suspicions gradually die away. " The Commander in Chief has visited St. Marc, Port an Prince, and Jeremie, where he .now is. He has restored tranquility wherever he has been. Part of" the people of* colour as well as whites, who have been concerncd with ' Borel, are set at liberty. " You must have learnt before this, that Bo rel having been named General of PortauPrince by thq banditti at the time in pofiefiion of the city, jei-t- t!:is place to go there. He firft went to tneMole, with the delegation that came for him. There he got together all forts of vaga bonds and ill-intentioned people,bribing also fe veml fold:ers of the Mole. He even broke open the prison and rcleafed the murderers of Guiton and violet; and collected a body of 200 or 300 men, with 15 or 16 small boats, which he had forcibly taken. With these he was to go to Port au Prince under the escort of two pirates belonging to that city, and a third carrying 20 guns-was to meet him. Eut their project did not fpcceed :he was taken with 120 of his fol lowers. Borel is still, with a number of his companions, in close confinement at Port an Princie. Their confinement has not a little contributed to reftoTe tranquility in that place. £very thing begins to assume a better appear ance in thoifc quarters,as well as in thelbutitVi parts. Proprietors are returning to their pkm tations. The northern parts will be the la* u, : lubmit. "We expe<st the return of the Comman der iu Chief with 1 j 01 1800 men of colour, r< aJfift us in making ibrrie. Our rebels will took out 110 doubt, and I fear a long time. Since your departure we have been tolerably quiet: There has been 110 where any attempts of con ference, except at Jean Rabel and Port PaU, where the negroes have rebelled." Accounts are ;eceived in London from the new colony of Blacks at Sierra Leona, dated xvlarch 26; they are proceeding with the utnioi' diiigence in clearing the iand and building 0i houles—lome haVe been sick, and iome have died—-Mr. Clatki'on the fuperintendant had been iick, but was recovering.—The climate is delcribed as being more faiubrious than had beed expe<sted. The united content of all the neighboring chiefs has been obtained to elta bliih liiC icttlement— and the dilpolitions of KiiigNaimbanna have appeared throughout to be extremely friendly. A warrant has received the signature of the King of Great-Britain for a grant of £13,592, for the transportation of blacks from Nova- Scotia to the above settlement. The Mayor of Paris being informed that the King of the French intended to quit that city, gave notice to the commandant of the forces to be on his guard. The King was offended, and in a letter to the municipality of Paris, alks, " Why does the Mayor, in conleqnence ot'luch peports, give or ders to the Commandant-General, and commu nicate nothing to me, since it is his duty by the Conflitution to execute my direction for the maintenance of the pnblic tranquility ?" The Mayor, in reply to the King, has pub lished a statement of various particulars, to /hew that the extraordinary movements at the palace at that time, and the crouds allembled round the ThuiUeries, with other interesting particulars, rendered it proper and indifpenia bly necelfary to take the ilieafures he had adopted. In answer to the King's remark, that it was the Mayor's duty by the Constitution to apply to him, M. Pethion fays, " It is incorrect to fay he ought to have taken the King's orders; idr itwould then be theKingwho would govern the police ot Paris, who wonld communicate his pleasure to the Mayor, who would have to transmit it to the guard;—the King would also be the actual commanderoftheNationalGuard, which by law is not entrusted to him." The Mayor concludes his letter by faying, that if the King himfelf had been to take pre cautions for the public tranquility, and for the fafety of his perfon,he could not have imagined any other. Observations on the prefentfituation of landed property in America, have been recently pub lished in London—Theie contain the molt ho norable teftimouials in favor of the government of the United States—the funds of the Union, its laws, itsflourifhing circumflancesandfuture profpefts. Adverting to the purchases of lands, the observations fay, that crafts of land in the back parts of New-York government, which had been fold in townlhips of fix miles ftjuare, at I/. an acre, have been subdivided and fold in farms to fettlers,from £ to I, 2, 3, 4 and 5 dol lars per acre, according to the situation and quality of the foil. Collections are made and making in England, Scotland and Ireland, to assist the French in ther war- against the powers combined to reftora the old government or despotism of France,—A propolition has been made in the Columbian Centinel for the people of the United States to evince their gratitude to the French nation, by " doing iikewiji." An error is discovered by the marine sur veyor of the admiralty, in the latitude of the iflandsof Scilly. The true latitude of the light house on St. Agnes is found to be 49 deg. J3 min. 47 fee. N. and that of Pednathius Head, 49 deg. 52 mill. 2 fee. N. Private accounts from Paris down to the sth of June, mention, that MeiFrs. Montmorin and Bertram! had publilhed pamphlets, in answer to the wild denunciations of fomehot heads, which had had a salutary efleet in restoring the trai. quilitv of Paris, and opening the eyes of the people ; also clearly ftiewing that the existence of an Austrian committee was merely ideal, and exposing the views of the party who supported the opinion of its reality. John Brown and John Edwards, Efqrs. are chosen to represent the State of Kentuckey. in thij Senate of the United States. Entries at the Custom House, Port of Phila delphia from Foreign Ports, from the lit April, to the 30th June, 1792. Ships 43 Barques 3 Snows 4 Brigs 89 Schrs. 41 Sloops 63 240 measuring 32,963 Tons. At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Sufquehannah Navigation, August 13, 1792- It was Resolved, That the work of the Canal be immediately commenced on the Crown Le vel. Capt. Bafden, of Fame, arrived here on Monday last, in 15 days from Bermuda. When this velfel failed from Bermuda, there was a scarcity of provisions in that ifland,which had induced Governor Hamilton to iliue a pro clamation, for allowing the importation of all kinds of provifionsfrom foreign ports what oever. in British veflels, navigated according to law, or any foreign velTels whatever, from I the 24th of July, till the ift of November next. Exiraft of a letter jrom Birmvda, July 28. u The ship Sovereign, Capt. Welsh, which arrived at Barbadoes the 13th inft. from Lon don, on her paUageoutfpoks the Lord Cambdeu 87 r.'-, bound home with Government :.i-Lord Corirwallis, (.ontaing tiic CU -v; ci i.'.e taKiug of Seringitpataii!,aftei Eafi-I „ i c > ere couHiif., tut tbatTippo eicapetf." • 3 ne King of Hungary and Bohemia is in the 2stii year of his age, having been born on the 12th of February, 1768. At a meeting of a considerable number ot citizens at Epple's Tavern, on Thurlday and Saturday evenings, the 2d and 4th oi Auguli itnk- a number of gentlemen were appointed as i committed 44 to correlpor.d with the leveral p rts of the State, in order to obtain the lenti iijejßts of the inhabitants on tiie lubject of a r r representation inCongrel?, and of elec tors <tf a Preiident and Vice-Prelident-inter rupting no man's right uiurping 110 power* of aeting for others, they deputed this committee to render thole '.ervices, which the citizens could not individually engage in—And if on a-free and full iaveftigation oi characters, proper names shall be obtained and proposed, they will no doubt meet the countenance and approbation of Pennfylvania —For this very de lirable purpose the committee, earned l>y the J Meeting to represent them, invite their fellow : citizens throughout the State, to a torrelpon-j dence, through their chairman, George Lati mer—and will be happy to receive their tene ments on the mofl: effectual mode to obtain a wife and virtuous representation for Pennsyl vania, in Congreis, and a proper choice ot Elec tors of President and Vice-President ot the United States—The committe appointed are— Mellrs. George Latimer, Robert Wain, William Lewis, Israel Whelen, William Rawle, Richard Wells, Hilary Baker, John Wilcocks, and Ben jamin R. Morgan. Since the foregoing was prepared, a notifica tion has appeared in the papers from a meeting of sundry inhabitants at the county ot Montgo mery, preparatory to a conference which they propose lhould be held at Lancaster the 20th ot SepfieiiAer next. meeting of the merchants of Fredericks burgh and Falmouth, Virginia, on the 14th ult. it was unanimouJly determined by them to purchase wheat hereafter by weight only—cal culating the bufliel at 60 pounds. The Hartford (Con ) Bank began to discount the Bth inft. Extrafi of a letter from Bojlon, Augujl 5. 1 u The aim of the Oppofers of government is well understood among us—their endeavors to introduce confufion, I think, will be in vain.— \Ve have had a large number of French fami lies arrive here from the Weft-Indies, but the circumstance has not affe&ed the rents. To take an advantage of people in their situation, would be diabolical—besides, it would be odious and oppreilive to the inhabitants—tor asking these houseless strangers an exorbitant rent, would lead to an enhancement of rents gene rally." COMMUNICATIONS. The right of fuffrage is a most sacred deposit which every freeman ftiould be tenacious of as tlie pledge of his own liberty and that of poste rity. The right exercile of this important pri vilege is a consideration of the utmost impor tance.—The cunning and unprincipled politician will leave no artifice untried to bewilder and perplex the honest and unfufpefting voter in giving his fuifrage—but to the unbiall'ed and in dependent mind, no duty is more plain and sim ple. Honesty and ability are the grand requi sites for a candidate ; where these are wanting, no prufejjions ought to avail—for without them there is no security, and expedition will most alfutedly be disappointed. Parties willexift in most governments—in a free their features are perhaps more ftrikirigly portrayed than in a despotism. It would be aifrontive to common sense to lay that they are unknown in the United States. The government of the people, such an one is that of this country, and of every free repub lic, knows no party —because the majority of the people can never be a party agamft them lelves— the supposition is a gross abiui di*y— those therefore whd oppose the government, are the party. Tiiere are men among us who have always been known as partizans, and vio lent ones too— these fay they are opposed to the tn ajuns of the government only. But let me mory do its ollice. They have ever been hos tile to the Constitution of the United States— and if they now pretend to be converted, their conversion is only a pretence, a medium by which they mean to introduce themlelves into power—-to administer a government they are in heart opposed to.—Can there be any fafety in trusting such characters ? The party that is out naturally wiihes to get in to place. They consider those who are in of fice as adversaries who must be driven out. To have enemies is bad enough—but to be lubjett to their power, is ten times worse. The outs therefore consider the power of the government administered by their opponents as the power of their enemies. Hence we find them praising their proud spirit "which scorns to flatter at court—their hatred and jealousy of power which is always on the watch, and their scorn of tbofe who eat the bread of office. They put i the indulgence of their palfions on a rank with the virtue which fubjefts them to reason, and they seem to admire, with a spirit as sincere as it is enthusiastic, the purity of their views, the genuineness of their repubiicanifm, and the ar dor with which they labor, to better their condition. The English of all this regard for liberty among this junto, is, they hate their adversaries, and are trying to get help to overcome them. Of them it is eminently true, that felf-love and public are the fame. The cur that is (hut out of doors will surely bark, especially in cold nijbts—but open the door, and he sneaks into the chimney corner silent and fatisfied. If a {hanger approach, however, he barks again with fury, and threatens to bite.—Which of our giumblers would not be fatisfied with a bone ? There ii fonscthing entertaining in the ca:it of the hypocrites who profefs such jeai„ui> ,<f the loss of liberty. Tney affect to dread tie influence of the opinions propagated by their opponents, which tliey lay tena°io aristocracy and monarchy —for they are above making dif tindtions. It a pian againit liberty were icall toriued, the compirators would take the oppo lite courie. They would out-cant the canter . They wouid iound alarms when theie was uo danger, till jaalouly itielf ihouid go to iieep. in Ihort, they would tread in the of t. virtuous junto who modeltly deem ;,.ciiiic'!ve-; the trullces of the people's libertj—t:ie ;je ,p... tiiemfelves whom they delpiie and iuiuu be'.-i, .n their opinion, incapauie of t: ! ii io ■ this precious property for Iheaiielves. It/will not bp tjie fault of certain restless cha racters among burielves, if the tauhtii.gpredic tions of our tormer enemies are not fu.iult.-u.—>■ It was laid by them, " that tin; Union of the States would prove a rope of fatiii—that the dil'pofition of tiie people of this country was 10 fickle and capricious, that when once rclealed from their connection wic»i Great-Britain, and their dependance on Bntifh power, tney would never be able to iorm any government of their own, for the preservation of perfonaj freedom and personal property." The woiid has ieen that tliefe imputations were unfounded, that they resulted from spleen and dilappointiuent. We have eitablilhed a government which the patriotic world admires. We have prolpered under the adpiiniftration of that government beyond the anticipations and molt ianguinc hopes of its friends—and the prolpeCt before us, while the fame wile and judicious plans are pursued, is boundiefs. From hence we may juftJy infer, that the machinations of thole who ate so indefatigable in dilfem.nating jsaloufies, propagating llanders, and pouring out abulc in refpeft to this government and its meaiures, are no better than agents in the bleffea work of fulfilling the prophelies of our enemies. The good fenie of the people will however prove a bulwark agalnlt their devices. FOR THE GAZETTE Ot THE UNITED STATES. IF the writer in the Gazette of the United States, under the signature of " An America)*," will come forward, and support the charges lie has made against the Editor of the National Gazette, he lhall be answered. Personal cha:g.s from an anonymous writer deserve no anlwer, and lhall have none—from Ihe Editur oj the National Gazette. August 14- For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. AMONG the various descriptions of persons in a free community, there is none perhaps that ought to be watched with greater caution than the cunning politician. There are many of thi; denomination extant now-a-days—and at the feafoft of elections luch are always peculiar- Ily busy and alert. Some might be mentioned who have never diftinguilhed themlelvci inuuy manner, but by their oppolition to thole mea (iires which have proved the salvation of our country—and have placed on a firm foundation the hopes of every indultrious citizen.—Others there are, whose genuine character and princi ples are not so fully developed as that a proper opinion can be formed of them. Sureiy no wile man will put his confidence in thole who, from several circumstances which might be mention ed, it is impollible should be known to the peo ple.—The old adage—Trujl vo one on a flight uc quatnt&nce—-applies with peculiar force to mat ters of political public concern.—A man desti tute of modesty, is generally defiitute of hones ty.—The electors of this commonwealth, and of this city in particular, have been repeatedly admonished to be on their guard againlt the de signs of the leaders of parties —but these admo nitions are principally designed to counteract the views of those who wiih that the people should take effectual measures to promote a concert of views in feledting the most worthy and confidential characters to reprelent them in Congress.—Surely it is of the greater im poi tance that the aggregate body of citizens lhouldaft underflandiqgly in this important bu siness—that they fliould be united as far as pof-. fible—that they lliould give their votes from information, sentiment and principle, and a full persuasion that their fuflrages are bellowed on the molt meritorious characters.—lt is noto rious that parties exilt in the State—those who fay they do not, are molt undoubtedly taking measures which will prove that their ailertions to the contrary are meant to deceive. Let the free electors reflect in time on cha raßcrs, profejfions and principles—and determine in due l'ealon what they will do—for thole can« did,cunning politicians, who are so much afraid that a delegation of the right oi fufirage Iliould take place, have been the firft to controul the opinion of the people, by secret nominations.— " Prove all things—hold fact that which is good." A. SHIP NEWS. ARRIVED at the PORT of PHILADELPHIA. Brig Ely, Smallwood, N.Carolina Peter Auguflua, Robfon, La Maria Sophu, Martial, C. Francois Sch'r. Alexandria, Town, Port-au-Princc Nancy, Wallace, Virginia Pink, Pierce, N. Carolina Example, Sloop Endeavor, Polly Harriot, Lark, Three Friends, Leavani, Perkins, Condon, Havens, Burrows, Doming, PRICE OF STOCKS. 6 per Cents, gif 3 pcrCenu, is/'o Deferred, , 3 j 2 tull fiiarcs Bank U. S. * 50 pci|cent. piein. J (hires, C 2 Sr. fcuiUua Maftachufetts Virginia ditto St. Marti us ditto Georgia
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