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    export, how are the citizens benefitted by the sale
of thcie articles 1 for they are not used, but re
niitted, as th?y answer better than rice, indigo and
cotton. But 'f any one will take the trouble to
enquire, he will find that even the merchants gene
rally are not benefitted ; for the prize goods are
monopolized by a few monied men, and they, and
not the citizens, are benefitted by this advantage
ous commerce, as he calls it. So that, from his
own (hewing, the southern states, if he means the
citizens of the southern states, will not feel the mif
chievous efferts of the treaty.
Bat he tells you that the revenue will be injured
as the duties paid on them at the custom house a
mounted to thirty thousand dollars. This obferv
tr either wilfully mifreptefents, or is very ignorant
of what he has undertaken to explain ; for every
farthing of the duty except one percent is return
ed on thefc goods being exported. So that the re
venue does not get one fix pence by them if they
are remitted. Now, if this is such an advantage
ous commerce to our merchants, the articles tnuft
be exported ; if they are exported, the revenue is
not benefitted ; as the drawback would be allowed,
and the citizens will derive Jno advantage, fer they
cannot be consumed in a foreign country and in this
also.
A Friend to Truth.
FRANCE.
ADDRESS.
The Executive Directory to the French Armies.
DEFENDERS of the country the moment ap
proaches when you are again to take up your vi£to
tious arms ; the moment approaches when you are
to quit a repose to which you consented in the hope
alone that it would lead to an honorable peace ; but
the seas of blood which have flowed have not yet sa
tiated the rage of your enemies. They unquestion
ably imagine that we ara about to abandon the fruits
of oar victories, at the very moment when fucccefs
is ready to crown them. They imagine that we
are about to demand of them as cowards a peace
which we have offered them as generous enemies,—
Let them conceive these unworthy expe&ations ;
we will not be surprized ; they hava never combat
ted for liberty ; but what they cannot be ignorant
of, is that the brave armies with which they wish
again to try their strength, are the fame by which
they have been so often subdued. No—they have
not forgotten the prodigies of French valor ; they
still recollect with terror, boththe redoubts of Gem
mappes, and the plains of Fleurus, add the frozen
rivers of Holland ; they recoiled that the Alps and
the Pyrenees have opposed to you but feeble barri
/ ers, and that the peninfulaof Quiberon became the
tomb of all the parricidal Haves, which, in the hopes
of fubje&ing you to the yoke of a matter, dared
to set their feet on the foil of the republic. If they
could have forgotten aIV this, you will bring it to
their recolleaion by blows tiill more terrible : you
will learn them finally, that nothing can refill the
efforts of a great nation which determines to be
free.
Brave warriors you have afforded an example of
difintercftednefs which cannot exiit unless amoog
Republicans. Oftcrrtimcj zrmitift thc grt-areft scar
' city of provisions, of an absolute want of the mod
indispensable objects, you have displayed that hero
ical patience, which joined to your impetuous va
lour, so eminently diltinguifhes you, and will signa
lize you to all nations, and t» the eyes of poftenty.
Republican soldiers, you willpreferve this great cha
ras^r; and at the moment when your situation has
been Meliorated, when with an unanimous voice
the RepKentatives of the nation have taken mea
futes to provide efficacioufiy for your wants, you
will redouble also your vigour and courage, to put
an end to a war which can be terminated by new
victories alone.
In vain has the French government manifefted to
all powers which wage war against France, a sincere
wilh to restore at length the repose of cxhaufted
Europe ; it has in vain made to them tfcc molt just
and moderate propositions ; nothing has been capa
ble of removing their deplorable blindness. Yes,
brave warriors, we mult ftfll have vi&ories, and it
is your energy alone that can put a (top to to this
devaluating faourgc. Prepare therefore for a last ef
fort ; and let it be decisive : let every thing yield
to, let every thing be dissipated by your Phalanxes j
KrTsc~n<s« iiagsot yonr cne*)i«, cdmeu urrpjr
jour triumphant hands, form, with the preceding
ones, the trophy with which, in the name of France
always great in her misfortunes, always just in her
prosperity, the equitable peace you will give t« the
woild will be proclaimed.
1 jjij. l 1
For Sale,
A LARGE ELEGANT AND WELL FINISHED *
Three-story Brick House,
(The late residence of General Walter Stewart)
WITH a LOT of GROUND thereunto belonging, on
the weft fide of Third-street, near Union-street;
containing in front 32 feet, and in depth 100 feet, to an
alley leading into Union-street. The house is 32 feet front
and 50 feet deep ; the several rooms contained in it are
large, commodious, and completely finiihed; the twofirft
stories are each 13 feet high; there are 20 mahogany
doors in the house ; a geometrical Oaircafe, with mahoga
ny rails and a good Iky-light. The kitchen is in the cell
ar, which is fpacioiis and convenient, and finilhed with an
oven, flew-holcs and pantries, a servants' hall and large
wine-cellar adjoining the kitchen, 111 front of which is an
area in which there is a pump. The yard is vaulted.
Communicating with the said boilding is a neat three-story
brick hoi/fe, on the north fide of Union -street, contain
ing 30 feet front by 20 feet deep; the lower part of which
is a* present occupied as a compting-houle-, and the upper
part divided into well-finifhed large chambers. This house
may at a finail expense be converted into a convenient
dwelling : The fireet door is very handsome, and the front
and back have Venetian window-fhntters. Adjoining the
lafli house, upon the lot belonging to the firft, are erected
bathing-rooms, &c. There are likewise very good coach
houic and stables finished equal (or nearly so) with any in
the city, on a lot containing on Union llreet 30 ieet, and
in depth on the waft (Me of said alley 51 ftr*. There arc
gcoti. cellars under the whole of the buildings, and a wine
foora over - part of with a hay-loit over the re
mainder. For further particulars enquire of \
EDWARD HOVS LL & Co.
At their Office No. 6$ Dock-Ureci. between Walnut 8c Pear
f0 Hreets.
th month 1 ',os.
Philadelphia, yune 24.
STOCKS.
Six per Cent. - - .... . 17 /g -n ,
Three per Cent JO/ % / ~
Sk per Cent. ( j
4? per Cent w- 4 J c
Deferred Six per Cent. ... . 13/7 to 8
BANK United States, .... 27 pr. cent.
Pennsylvania, ... . 30
—— North Vmerica, - - - - 48 to 50
Insurance Comp. North-America, 5 5
Pennsylvania, iz
Exchange, at 60 days, - . - i6st»j66*-3
ARRIVALS AT THIS PORT.
. , Days.
Brig Mary, Kean, Batavia 119
Schooner Daphne, Webb, Portsmouth 4
Sloop Antelope, Dalzell, Jeremie 14
Dolphin, Denike, Richmond 9
Maria, Peck, New-York 5
Wealthy, Bray, Paflamaquaddy 12
BY THIS DAY's MAILS.
NEW-YORK, June 23.
MARINE REGISTER.
Arrived at this Port,
Ship Providence, Felt, Charleston
Brig Eliza, Story, Jamaica
JamesSc Margaret Mafterton, Wilmington N.C.
Sloop Liberty, Loekwoad, Antigua
Three Brothers, Atkinfon, Georgetown S.C
Died lately, at his house in Pimlico (Old En
land) Mr. Yates, Comedian, agerj 84 years. H'
was formerly of Covent Garden and Drury La
Theatres.
He is reported to have left property to the
mount of 36,0001. in different legacies. Of thi
property 10,0001. was got'in the management
the Opera. Another thiid of this property canu
from rigid ceconomy, and extreme meanness. On
his wife's night he used to attend in the gallery to
pack it ; entreating the people to fit closer.
DREADFUL CONFLAGRATION!
Yesterday arrived here the (hip Providence, capt.
Felt, 7 days from Charleftoc (S. C.) who brings
the following diltreffing particulars :—That onmon
day tbe 13th inft. about 3 o'clock in the afternoon
a fire broke out in a (table in Lodge Alley, which
soon communicated to, and kid watte the surround
ing buildings, amounting to upwards of three
hundred! and it was not entirely got under until
after 12 hours particular exertions of the inhabit
ants ; and we are sorry to learn, that a number of
lives were lolt, and other injuries happened during
the aonflagration ; particularly in the attempts to
blow up small wooden buildings, in order to flop
the progrefsof the flames. By an operation of this
k'nd,a young man was blown at lead 12 feet high ;
he luckily received no material injury.
An immense property muff have been dellroyed ;
but the gentleman who furnifties the above, is not
able to conjecture the amount, or who were the
pfincrp-at fofferersby this deftruflivc element.
Extract of a letter from Salem in the county of Wa
shington, to a merchant in this City dated the 11 th
injlant.
"On Wednesday last, Gen. WILLIAMS was
met at Cambridge, on his return from Congress, by
Capt. Haivey's tioop oflight-horfe, in complete
uniform, and from thence escorted to Salem, where
fiis fellow townsmen received him with a mod cor
dial welcome. He was complimented with 16 guns
by the artillery, and sondufted to his feat, amidst
the heartfelt applaufesof aconcourfe of his fellow
citizens, colle&ed together on this joyful occasion.
Every countenance was impressed with a grateful
fsnfe of his exertions in defence of our conflitution,
our national faith and honoui, and that inestima
ble blefllng, domestic tranquility."
MAYEMCE,. April 7.
According to a regulation of the council of war
arrived from Vienna, his majesty the emperor has
thought proper to order the following subdivision
of field rr arfhal lieutenant* and majoi generals in
service with the armies on the Rhine.
Aim; ijuwui-ftWnc—General of arfille
ry, comte de Wartenfleben and four field marshal
lieutenants of infantry, Baron Studer, Baron Wer
r»eek, Baron Kray, and Baron Gruber ; four field
marshal lieutenants of cavalry, Count Mels Collo
redo, Count Boros, Prince Charles of Lorraine, and
Count Mercantin, 11 major generals of infantry,
Montenault, Finke, Count Baillet, Count Venfe,
Colloredo, Baron Sebottendorff, Count Alcainy,de
Simfchen, de Schellenburg, Baron Multus, Count
Gontrebuil, and Baron Vogelfang, seven major ge
nerals of cavalry, Count Nauendorff, Prince Ah
halt-Kothan, Count de Hadick Baron Kienmaycr,
PrinceHohenlohe.de Spregelborg, and Baron Elf
neil. Field matftial lieutenants Kofpnth, Count
Riefch and major general Rakilius, are placed in
the army of the Upper Rhine. Besides these gen
eral* destined for the army of the Lower Rhine,his
majesty hasjudged proper to join field marshal liteut.
Count Mercantin and major general Miliius to the
troops under the command of thc*Prinoe of Wur
temberg. Major general Count Hadjck is placed
in the second line as brigadier of the reigment of
cuirafGers of Nassau.
LONDON, April 25.
SINGULAR CASE OF MURDER.
A French officer, on the 3d inft. going in a ves
sel from the Hague to Rotterdam contracted an
acquaintance with one of the palfengers, * dealer
in watches, who was going from the latter city to
Brabant. The watchmaker was so well pleafetl
with the patriotic effufions of his companion in the
courfc of their pafftge, that, when the vessel arriv
ed at its place of dcllination, both resolved to halt
at the fame inn, which is called the Klene Schippere
Herberg. They supped together, and afterwards
amused themselves at cards till one in the morning,
when tbejr agreed t» flcep in one roo®, and at
length in one bed. Unfortunately, however, tlif
tradesman had, cither by accidcnt or careltffnefs. eS
hii'iied to his new acquaintance a purse richly flow
ed with ducats. The officer waiting till flcep had
closed the unsuspicious traveller's eyes, flopped his
mouth with a handkerchief, and almost instantly
plunged a sword into his bread. The instrument
miffing the unfortunate man's heart, he awoke,and
struggled violently, but wa* not able to give any a
larm. Tlie officer chagrined at the disappointment
continued to hack the miserable victim till his intes
tine« dropped out, till no signs ot life appeared,
when he dragged the body to a trunk, which be
longed to the murdered person, in order thus to con
ceal the main evidence of this dreadful deed, and
by cutting the joints of the thighs and arms,which
were brought by that means to reft on the budy, he
at length' succeeded ; and again locked the trunk.
Being unable, however, to wipe tip all the blood
which deluged the bed and the chamber, he slab
bed himfelf in a part where no danger could result,
and returned in tranquility to his pillow, where he
aiftually slept so long the next morning, that the
chambcr maid conceived it her duty to inform the
gentlemen of the late hour; but obtaining ho answer
flic peeped through the key hole ; and feeing the
floor covered with blood, gave an instant alarm.
The police officers attended, broke open the door
and after a narrow search, discovered the horrible
contents of the trunk. The Frenchman alledged,
that what had happened was merely in his own de
fence, and {hewed his wound as a demonstration of
the intention of the deceased ! He is, however,
clofelv confined, but the friends of humanity fufpedt
thn - ; rr.-> -r will escape his merited punishment.
i . ngit ;>ody was taken to the surgeon's hall
'ft' and exposed to pnblie infpetlion for
"t" ; n order to discover the unfortunate
t: t ; ne and family.
BOSTON, June 20.
v rig last, arrived here the Carteret
. o the French privateer .Tartar, of
.■ >. was bound from New-York for Ha
h * .1 aken within a few leagues of the
jitter piaes.
ilfo took a Brig laden with Sugar,
which arrived ufeyellerday,
The Tartar is arrived in the outer harbour ; as is
also a Biitilh privateer brig of 14 guns.
Since our last several vcfTels hare arrived from
Et.rope.—They bring no later news than beforere
ceived, except, That holtilities have recommenced
between the French and Auftrians, near the Elec
torate of Hanover—and the Auftro-Sardinian ar
my has been twice defeated, with thelofsof 14500
mtfn, besides their cannon, baggage, and ttores.
By capt. Sheppard, who arrived yesterday from
Dominica, we are informed that St. Lucia, Pigeon
Island, &c. has surrendered by capitulation. The
whites are to remain there in full pofleffion of their
property ; the blacks to be sent to Africa, and the
mnlattoes to be tried for their lives. This was re
ceived at Dominica by a packet which arrived the
day hefore captain Shepard failed. It was thought
the Brit i(h would shortly proceed against Guada
loupe.
NEW-BEDFORD, Tune 10.
EXT RAO RD IN A R T OCCURRENCE.
Tl is mentioned from TVTarilia , » Vineyard, that a
pjrt of that island has 14tely inundated and funk.
SHERBORNE, (Eng. 1 April 25.
Extradt of a Letter from Portsmouth, Aptil 23.
" Arrived the Mary, an American schooner,
rapt. Wkkham, from Rochfort, laden with Rum,
bound to Hambro', put in by contrary winds, and
haj since failed to the Eastward. By this vefTel in
telligence is received, that the French are equip
ping a large fleet of men of men of war at Koch
fort and Brest, intended for a cruise in thefummer ;
and that fix fail of the line are on the ttocks at the
former place, which are expedted to be launched in
a few months—one of which is to carry 140 guns.
BOSTON, June 20.
Nautical Intelligence.
Arrived yesterday brig Mary, Hughes, 48 days
from Plymouth, Eng.
The Mary, of Portland was at Plymouth, Eng.
4g days since,
The George Washington of Philadelphia, with
flour, had left Plymouth, for Lisbon and a market.
Ship Robespierre, T. Fields of Boston, was cap
tured 011 her voyage from Lisbon, to Hollaiid,with
Salt, and sent into Portsmouth.
In lat. 42, long. 62, brig Fax, R. Patrick, from
Marblehead.
In lat. 35, 40, S. long. 23, E. fchr. Sally, Bef
fel, 120 days from Salem, for Isle of France.
In lat. 34 57, N. long. 65 W. June 6, brig O
live Branch, D«veieaux, 5 days from Boston for
Surinam.
In lat. 34, 57, long. 64 —July 6, (loop Speed
well, Bartlet 5 days from Boston for Martinico.
In lat. 38, lon. 51, May 17, brig Freedom, 13
days from Boston for Falmouth.
In lat. 22, long. $5, May s,brig Maria, Chap
man, 34 days from Portfmouih for Tobago,
Back of Nantucket, ship Walhington, from R.
Island for India.
May 10, brig William of Kennebec, from Sa
vanna for Antigua.
May 28, fliip Plato of N York, from Boston for
Jamaica.
May 8, fchr. Venus, Smith of Salem, from Nor
folk for Tobago.
Atrived at Philadelphia June 8, the btig Rose.
Capt. Meany, after the remarkable short paflage of
68 days from the Isle of France putting into the
Cape of Good Hope but 43 days ago. But 6
months and 19 days have elipfed, fißce the Rose
failed from Philadelphia for she Isle of France.
Sailed from the Isle of France, the following vef
fels, viz. Snow Hope, Lombard, bound to Salem,
Ift of April ; sloop Union Boit, for Boston, 291b
March ; (hip Elizabeth Price for Baurdeaux, about
22d ao. Columbus, Fell for Hamburgh 20th do
Lenox, Rich, for Baltimore 22d dt>.
Left in the Isle of Frauce on the Ift April-
Ship Indoltan, Lewis, for Bengal, from Philadel.
phia ; brig Georgia Packet, Chipman, 209 days
pall;tig out ; brig Rscttvery, Dalian ; ihip Belli!*-
rius, Crcwrnnfliield c f Salem—fc'r. Flora, u£
days ; brig Columbia, Franklin Philadelphia.
American veffcls in Hamburgh — Fair Lady, D.
Bruce, of Boflon ; Caroline, Smith, Boflon—
Sailed, Sillers, W. Coggefliall, of B.'ftfn.
Ameiican vcffds al Liverpool April 28, Aftrea,
Tinkham, Wifcaffct ; Atafanta, Holbrook do.
Magnet, Ho !ge, do. Lydia, Chonte,do. Town fend,
do. Three Sillers, Delano, do ; M.ny>, Crawford,
t do. Aclraftes; Jara;fon, Kennebeck ; ludultry of
Portland ; Friendrtiip, Trott, Bollon ; Colo-mbii,
Lowell, ditto ; Thomas, Alder, Mafinchoictts ;
Speedwell, Crawford, ditto.
SALEM, June 17.
Extrafl of a lettsr received from a gentleman lel./iig
'"S tint town, and dir;3ed to his owner here, da
ted
Isle of France, March 25, 179<5.
" The Mode (I y Privateer arrived here 5 ilavs ago
from a moil fuccefsful cm ze ofT the Saurl Head in
the Bay of Bengal—and has brought in all her pri
zes ; the mod valuable of which is the Triton En
glish Ealt-lndiarnari from Madras for Bengal. The
citeumftances of this capture are perhaps the moll
extraordinary that ever occurred, and are as follow :
1 he Modelly had at firll but 80 men, and had dis
tributed the greater number on board her other pri
zes—when the Indiaman hove in fight, a Bengal
pilot snow (which was h pti_ to the Modelly, and
which they used as a decoy) then bore down upoa
the Triton, having on board only 23 men in all,
and boarded fiora their yard arms this foimidable
'hip—l 7 republicans only got on board, and with
sword and pistol in hand completely mafteted her
in about 15 minutes. The Indiaman had 130 Eu
ropeans on board, was well armed and had taken
30 men extra from Madras The English capiain,
and Bor 10 men were killed in the aftum—the relfc
run below, and were secured. They then apturcd
another vcflVl, which'the prisoners ransomed, and
flffled for Madras. The generous FrtnEli captain
{who is a young hero not 21 years old) gave the
paflfengers,among whom were several ladies, all their
private property. He fought the English captain
hand to hand, and lhat him with his own pistol.—
It seems the Modesty was not i« company at ail—
and indeed n would have been a fad digression from
her name to have engaged in such an unequal com
bat— 17 men overpowered 130 ptote&ed by 40
guns, at lead, mounted 1 — the remaining 6 cot'ld
not get on board. The english prisoners made
to pass one by one, in irons from their own (hip
into the ranforned veiTel—and the invincible 11 r* of
old England, exclaimed as they pafled, " D—n
my eyes, 'Jack, where are the me:i that took us ?"
t he French piivateer had only a letter of maiqne'u
commifilon, and went originally to take turtle—flic
is an American built vessel, and belonged Ult war
to, and failed from Baltimore—fchiioutr rig,. 1,
and was called the Antelope. In confequenc- <f
this iuccefs, the Governor here has granted permis
sion foi 4 priviteersto fail sot India, and they ate
now equipping.
American produce is very dull here and in no de
mand. Somearticks are fifty per cent, lower than
in America. Coffee 13 riling daily—the price is
now 15 1-2 dollars per sack of 100 French lb. and
scarce any to be had at that rate. The Governor
is refpedled, and the island is in a state of defence
—but they fear a visit from the English fleet.
However, it would be difficult to take the island,
and indeed alinoft impofiibie—bue the port could
be easily blockadrd, as the French have only a few
fiigates in these feag.
" There are fix or eight Americans here, all
making bad voyages, and we hear of a d*>zen more
expefled every moment, who mull fink half their
Capitals : a ship, capt. Boit, alias Boyd, belong,
mg to Boflon, who came from the north-weft coalt
of America, by the route of China, and has made
a fuecefsful voyage, fays the Streights of Surd*
are full of American ships, but he gives no parti
cular names.
Freight Wanted.
For WASHINGTON, (N. C.)
_ Brig SALLY, Capt Samuel Brad*
ford, wilUfail on Wednesday nnextt t
Jvthc2§th inft. for freight or paflage apply
to l^e at>ta ' n 0t Jones's wharf «r to
JEHU HOLLINGSWORTH 6? Co*
J llO6 ®4* d.t.n.w.
T. NOBLE,
broker,
"O ESFECTFULLY informs his friends and the
public that he hat removed his office to his houle No.
147, Chefnut Street, next door to his former residence, where,
every Business in the line of a BitoKdt, are faithfully tranf
atlfd: Money procured 10 any amount at a moment'l notice.
ALSO, v
WILL be kept a numerical book of the drawings of all
the Lotteries now extant—For the purchase of Tickets, infor
mation will be given asufual. Canal Tickets in the lecond
Class-are now for (ale. From every information received*
Walhington Lottery will abfolutcly commence in a few days.
J u,,e *4 d.t.f.
TO BE SOLD,
"7 HE time of a Black Mjn who hasten years to f rve, he
< is an excellent cook and good house fcrvant under (lands
thecare of of Horses perfe&ly and fold for no fault, his pre
sent owner haling no employment for him. Enquire at th*
Office of the Gazette of the United States.
June 24. .
CINCINNATI.
r-pHE Members or this State Society are hereby notified
'hat their Anniversary Meeting, for the purpose of clefl
mg Officers of the Socicty, and tranfafting such other bull,
n.-fs as may come before them, will be held on the 4th day of
July next, in the Stale House, at 10 o'clock ia the morning ;
where their punctual attendance is req cfted. After the hu
finefs is fimfhed, the Society will adjourn to Mr. O'Ellers
Hotel, in order to celebrate the birth-day of odr fstfDOM
and I nDEPSNotftCe» The dinner will be on the. ufole at
3 o'Clock. Ihe Members of the other State Sucieiies at the
Cincinnati, who maj be in this city on that day, arc particu
larly invited toj jir. in celebrating it.
By order of the Handing Commit re,
ROBiR r PORTER, JtC'ry.
JUDC <>4.