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ou wer present at the time, and did
not obi est to Mrs. Smith signing the
n . a ll you said at the time, was, that
.'ou did not expeft the ilote could be
Vaid at the P er *°d lt became due—this
you must wel! recolleft.
Sir, your’s, &C. f \
Wm. F. BEHN. ;
5. X {ball expeft an immediate
1 * or I {hall take such ftepS’ as lhalp
Lrfeftly recure my ch a rafter and repu_
tation from your unwarrantable attack.
June 16,11796.
THIS will,certify, that I did.dftiver
the original of the annexed letter, unto
William Smith, in Mr. Bolton’s Store,
and that his anrwer to the fame was,
u he never meant to qfferiid or
hurt the feelings orcharafter of Wm* F.
Jfchn.” *
. FRANCIS IKTYLE.’
Had Mr. Smith, in decent terms,
contradifted my certificate* I ’ihould
have left the contest where it w r as, be
tween the proper parties : Blit Smith,
manifeftly, intended to draw me into a
publication, by such a.bale declaration,
knowing that I mull take fome notice
of.his very indelicateexprciTions towards
me, however diftrefling to me to make
an appeal to the public, and then he
would boast as a point gained over his
adversary, that he had got me to take a
partin the dispute, and had withdrawn
himfelf from the contest.
Whatever Smith may fay on this
ground, I after t he has made me a party
to his quarrel with Mr. Wayne.,
It is of little consequence, what com
million Smith “ had the honor to bear,”
where he came from, or what he wqs-
He is now, a Rascal, and a dtfgrace to
any comriiiffion, or to any country that
/ wiii own himafubjeft, or citizen.
WILLIAM F. BEHN.
Savannah, Oftober 3:i, 1796.
For the Columbian Museum.
MeJJru Printers ,
THE 28th ult. a piece appeared in
your paper under the lignature of a Sub
scriber, on the very important work on
which we are in a few days to give our
luftrages for eleftors of a President and
Vice President of the United-State*.—
The writer of the piece alluded to, ap
pears to have a conftituttonal question
in view. On this fubjeft, every doubt
mult be removed There are doubtless
under the State Constitution, a variety
otcafes that require the three branches
to make a legillative aft valid, among
which are drawing monies out of the
treasury. We have fome instances where
the two branches have concurred in a
grant of monies which remained over
until the next meeting of the legisla
ture, and then such funis were put in the
appropriation law, the raeafure then be
came conclulive.
The two branches that form the Gen
eral Assembly, are by the Constitution
vested with legillative powers, in elec
tions of State Officers, and is now, by
joint ballot of both branches* Having
this power delegated tOjthcm, they con
sequently have all the powers requinte
to point out the manner of elections :
In this instance they have afted on the
express letter of the Constitution. The
Constitution under this clause, appears
to have guarded against the Governor’s
having any power in the election offuch
officers (under this iinprdfion no doubt)
as during the recess of the legiflaturc.
The executive powers are to be exer
cised by him, which renders itfelf evi
dent that it would be improper in his
having any thing to do in such elec
tions. .
A CITIZEN.
For the Columbian Mu/cum,
A Correspondent wilhes to enquire*
wlut this wonderful sagacity of a Sub
briber tends to. Is it to call the Le
gislature a second time at the expenle
of ten thousand dollars, to fatisfy his
doubts, which mark him the doubtful
character ? Beware fellow citizens—
many Subscribers may appeaf between
this and the day of eleftion.
AGRICOLUS.
Savannah, 31st Oftober 1796.
For the Columbian Museum.
• Mejfrt. Powers & Seymour ,
YOUR publishing the fqllowing,
will oblige one of your fubferibers:
► 1° looking over your last paper, ob
ervcdfeve.ral persons offering for elec
t"r? for President. Had those gentle
men come forward with fufficient fecuri
[■ at the fame time to the citizens of this
r,te > conditioned, that they would
ote or . no other person than Jefferfon
? rt hat important office, the fame objec
>* ons t 0 their being eleftors, might in
-me teipefts, have been removed—yet
I should doubt of their success on other
grounds. We have amongst us, citi
-4 ze R>, in whose political probity we have
no possible reason to doubt : I therefore
take the liberty of mentioning General
James Jackjon and E. Veljare, as gentle
men I am confident this county
will-give their fuffragis to, and hope they
will meet the general concurrence of the
State. We are iiot to be informed, at
this hour, of the political conduft of the
Vice-President, and liis general opinion
on the principles of Government 1; it
lias been held out to the world ever since
Peace took piace between us and our
once tyrant mother country.
A GEORGIAN.
LONDON, September 9.
The indirect attempt of mini Iters to
negociate with the French republic hav
ing failed, we are happy to hear that,
waving every littie paltry conlidera
tion of etiquette, on a buunefs so feri
ou fly .momentous, they have, with much
wildpmaud propriety, finally determin
ed to meet the question of war, or peace,
in the moft fair, open and honorable
manner, unaided, ; or rather unembar
ralied, by the intervention of any other
power.
Mr; Hammond’s interview with the
king of Pruliia, although it did not pro
duce the advantages which Were expec
ted to result from it, nevertjaeiefs ena
bled that gentleman to aicertain at lead
one very material and important faft
namely., “ T hat the French government
had riot the smallest objection 4o treat
with this country—but that, for tie
purpose of supporting the constitution
in the eyes of their country, and of prov
ing to’ all Europe the ample cortfolida
tion of the Republic, any propufition the
Bricifh cabinet might have to make on
the sub jest of peace mull be made in a
direst and unequivocal manner to the
direftory itfelf.” ,
111 consequence of this intimation, the
cabinet immediately proceeded to deli
berate on the question, and, after con
siderable debate, it was at length decid
ed that an accredited agent Ihould be
lent immediately to Paris, invested with
all the neceliary powers for opening a
negotiation with the executive directo
ry, and empowered to submit to them
such terms as our< ministers are willing
to agi *to, for the purpoie of restoring
peace t Europe. Thei'e terms are al
ready cira-yn up. We are well allured
they have been dictated by sincerity, and
that they are at once so liberal, wife,
and honorable, as to afford the moft ra
tional ground of hope that they cannot
fail to produce the moft favorable im
preiiion, not only upon the members of
the French government, but upon the
French nation at large, especially when
it is confidcrcd that theexecutive direc
tory, (owing to the present ruinous ltate
of their finances, and the diftrelfed con
dition of their armies, independent of
the recent check which they have ex
perienced in Germany) mult be as anxi
ous to bring the war to a speedy ter
mination, as either of the powers with
whom they have to contend. Os the na
ture of the propolitions we are not yer
correftly informed—but it lias been
hinted to us, from a quarter of the great
est refpeftabillty, that the grand La hi of
the proposed negociation is likely to be
a reiloration of all our conquells in the
Weft-Indies, during the present war,
and a formal ceifion of the whole of the
conquered territories on the left bank
of the Rhine; The enemy, on their
part, to evacuate the Milanele, and all
the other countries of Italy now in their
power.
Theperfon whom ministers have made
choice of, to carry into execution this
important objeft, is the hon. Thomas
Grenville, a gentleman of acknowledged
abilities in the diplomatic line, and ev
ery way qualified for the weighty trust,
adding to a profound and extenlive
knowledge, an elegance of add refs and
manners that has rendered him refpefted
and admired. He was employed on a
very important million to France to
wards the corvclufion of the last war,and
proved himfelf, although then very
young, to be perfeftly adequate to the
task.
Mr. Grenville is to be accompanied
by an official gentleman as his secretary,
and as soon as the ncceffary passport U
procured for him from the 1 French go
vernment, It is intended that he mail
embark with his suite, on board a frigate
at Brighton, for Dieppe.
By this determination of ministers so
restore the bleffmgs of peace, they at
once refeue themselves from the injuri
ous imputations, daily lavished against
their intentions, anddemonll rate to their
countrymen the sincerity of their desire
to relinquish a contest, the further pro
secution of which, whatever l.eceffity
Columbian ifltifeum, &c.
there was for its commencement, can be
deemed neither expedient, profitable or
lase. 1 hat perfeft success may attend
the commendable effort, ntuft be the car
tel! prayer of every Briton, aftuated by
a regard for his country, or a wish for
its prosperity and happiness.
NEW-YORK, Oftober 12.
A letter from Detroit, of August iy,
fay's, that “ Michilimackinac is evacua
ted by the Britilh, and will in the course
of tyvo weeks be occupied by our
troops.” \
PHILADELPHIA, Oftober 12.
A letter dated Aux-Cayes, August
21 ft, fays that 20 fail of Americans had
been in there, the whole of which would,
it was said, be condemned, and that po
ll tive orders had been recently blued to
all the republican cruisers to fend in all
American vdfels bound to and from
Britilh ports.
N.EWBERN* Oftober S.
hxtraS of a letter from Wilmington, dat
• ed September 26th, 1796.
u Every moment of my time, for
fome days past, has been employed in the
melancholy talk of attending lick and dy
ing friends. Our town has a mournful
appearanue at present; a fever prevails)
here that seems equally fatal with r ,at
experienced in Philadelphia. There will
be buried to-day ten whites and two’
olatks-—it has not the appearance of be
ing infeftious.”
CHARLESTON, Oftober 25.
Yesterday arrived the Brig Aurora,
Phillips, Amsterdam, 33 days.
By a gentleman who came paffengrr
in the brig Aurora, we are informed,
that, while he lay in the Texel, he re
ceived two letters from Amsterdam, da
ted the 19th of September, one of which
mentioned that it was reported that dav,
that in consequence of the French army
retiring towards the Rhine, after Jour
dan's check, the Imperial j)army had ad
vanced and taken polfelhon of Frank
fort. The other letter gave it as the
repott of the day, that the king of Pruf
ftaand the Prince of Hesse Castle, had
declared war against the Emperor. The
northern French army, which was in
Holland, has received orders to reinforce
Joilrdan. In consequence of these ord
ers, 20,000 French troops, had matched
for the Rhine.
The army of Jourdan was also to be
reinforced with 80,000 men from the
interior of France. Neither of the Aus
trian fort relies on the Rhine, had capi
tulated when the Aurora left Amfter
darn.
When Capt. Phillips left the Texel,
the Dutch fleet, confuting of sixteen fail
of the line and eight or ten frigates, lay
there, completely manned and fitted for
sea. T here was no appearance of peace
being concluded between Franee and ei
ther of the Bcllegirent powers,when the
Aurora ielt Amsterdam.
Mr. Harper, has a majority of 855
votes in the uiltrift of Ninety-fix, for
member of Congress.
SAVANNAH, November i.
Married lately at St. Mary’s,
Archibald Smith, Esq. of this
city, to Miss Zubly, daughter of the
late Da nil Zubly, Esq. of the Baha
ma’s.
Died, in this City, last Saturday Ev
ening, Capt. Chnjlopher Whipple , of the
Schooner Phoenix, a native of Rhodc-
Illand*
A teffrs. Powers £3 Seymour,
A Correspondent, begs leave to inform the
Public, that Major John Be rr i in, is a Can
didate as one of the Electors to vote in this
State, for President and Vice President of the
United States.
Mejfrs. Printers ,
A Correspondent kindly informs the Pub
lic in your last paper, that Major John Berrien,
is a candidate as one of the Electors to vote in
this .State for President, Vice Prelidcnt, Sic. —
Altho’ it may not be material whether the Cor
fefpondcnt be the Major himfelf, or his friend,
it is yet very material to be informed, wheth
er the Major (being a State Officer) is elligible
to such an appointment, under the cxifting
laws and conftitutionAs Ihould he not be so,
all voles in ins favour would be thrown away.
A SUBSCRIBER
Marine iicgtffrr.
ENTERED lN W A R D.
Sloop Rainbow, Harding l , Charlefton', 1.
Brig Ruftell, Dufcomb, Exurria,
Schooner Delight, Gibbs, Providence, R.I. 8
REPORTED.
Schooner Governor Clinton, Lewis, from Port
au-Prince, bound for Philadelphia, in diltrpls,
18 davs. ‘
CLEARED OUT.
Schooner Neptune, Dickinson, Charleston.
Sloop Sukey, Potter, ditto.
Nancy, Stonctncu, St. Thomas.
On FRIDAY the 4th inst.
WILL BE SOLD ,
Bctorc my Audlion Store without relerve,
About Sixteen New Negroes,
In order-to close laics.
Conditions Calh.
Win. Belcher, AuPlioneer.
Savannah, November ill.
Gold and Silver Watches ,
An elegant variety of faftiionablc Gold, Enam
el and and Silver Watches, are just opened for
lale, by
A. Van Sinderen, .
(ON THE BAY)
Who has received in Addition to his former
assortment, a very extensive supply of
Dry Goods , Jewellery , Cutlery,
Plated, Japanned and Hard
wares —
And a Valuable collodion of European and
American
800 K S.
I. ike wife—An AlTovtnient ot the moft approved
Guns, Pillols and Swords,
Silver mounted leaded Whips,
Large and Imal} Spy (Halles,
\ afni flier! and Inlaid Mahogany Knife Cases,
Jnpanned Tea Urns,
Hyibn, Souchong and. Sequin Teas, of fupc
-1101 (Quality,
I.oa! Sugar,
Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs and Cinnamon,
—A L S 0~
flair Powder, Poinatiirh, ‘Windfor and Vi
let Soap, Wafhballs, Pungent Smelling Bottles,
K 1 fences yi Burgainot, Lemon and Millefleur ;
a few Bottles genuine Milk ol Roses and Cream
of Violets.
November 1. 70’
John N. Brailsford,
Having a SI O RE on Clarcht's Wharf, convenient
for the reception and Jules oj all kinds of PRO
DUCE. proposes trail fading Bufinejs in the
CommiHion Line,
ME therefore offers liis fervicesto his Friends
and the Public, both in disposing of their
Crops and purchasing, agreeablcto their inltruc
’ tiotis. He flatters himfelf, from the experience
lie has had in that line, he will not fail to give
fatisfadion to all who may favor him with
their Commands.
Savannah, November ift. 70
Mr. GODWIN’*
Dancintr School Room,
IS handsomely fitted up, for the reception of the
refpedtveyoung Ladies and Gentlemen, who may
become his Pupils.
Days of Tuition, Monday, and Wednesday,
forenoon and afternoon. — Also, on Saturday after
noon. and evening , till nine o’clock ; After the
Scholars have made fome progrefs.— V’fiturs
admitted every Saturday afternoon from half
after nine till half after twelve o’clock , andfrom,
half after two, to five.
N. B. Mr. Godwin will present his Pupils
with written copies of the Dances with the Muftc
to enrft dance.
November li 70
Disengaged at Present,
A Man that is perfedly acquainted with the
culture of Rice and management of Ne
groes . —He has been for levcral years past, em
ployed by refpefctable Planters in the state of
South Carolina, by whom he can be well re
commended.—He has been originally bred a
Mill-Wright ; the knowledge which he has
acquired of Machinery, both in theory and
pradice, will be an acquilition on an extensive
Rice Plantation.
A line direded to R. B. and left at this Of
fice, will be attended to.
November lit. 70*Jt
Several Gentlemen in
Town, wish to be informed if there is a
finall decent family, that have or can’
procure a convenient House, to accom
modate three, four, or half a dozen Gen
tlemen as* steady boarders—Let them
leave their names at the Printing-Office.
Savannah, ift November.
For
the sloop
AEI william,
eor 5 e l- u {ftcomb, Master,
WILL fail to -morrow,
,ag])g!gßffi£STwind <k weather permitting.
the 2d instant.
for lie ;ht ol light Goods, or passage, apply to
the Master on board, above Mr. Cunmneham’a
whart.
POUR CHARLESTON,
LeShxf GUII.LEAUME,
Capitaine Luscomhe, fera voile demain Mer
credy, le deux instant, file terns le perrnet,
pour fret, ou Merchandises, pour Je passage,
I’adreU’er au Maitre dubord, ou Mr. Cunning
ham’s wharf.
Savannah, ift November.
* N O T I C E.
ALL persons having demands agaiflP. the
Estate of Charles Cope, deccaled, are rc
uuefted to fend them in properly attested by
the firll day ol December next, and those in
debted to laid Ellatc, aie requelted to niako
itnmediate payment to
Charles Cope) Admunjlrator.
Oftober 24, 17GG 89-iaw.tf.
FOR SAL E,
A Likely NEGRO WENCH ,
Who under Bands all kinds of houfe-work—En
quire of the Printers.
Savannah, Sept 30 r>6i
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