Newspaper Page Text
MEINS and MACKAY
Have imported , (in addition to tbcir fall supply, per
Alknomac and Carolina)
A general Aftoitment of GOODS,
Per the brig Kerie , John Donaldson, Maficr, from
- ***>- London ,
Which they wiH fell upon ,the mod moderate terms for
cafti Or produce.
. JO*” BILLS on Lbndon and New-York for fate*
December 26.
-— r-trra t 1 c K
JT.I ‘HE CopartnerflTip carried on under the Firm of
JL SLUYTER and BAKER is diflblved this day by
mutual confeiit. AHpcrfons having any claims are re
queued to deliver them in, and thole indeljtcd to the Con
cern to make immediate payment*
’ John L Sluyter,
Ehomas Baker.
JOHN I. SLUYTF.R begs leave to inform his
“friends and the pnblic, that the Bulinefs will in future he
carried on by him, and hopes for the continuance of their
favors, December 26.
A MirrE MEN T>
Extraordinary and improving, for Ladies as well as
(lentlemcn.
may seem wonderful, incredible, and im
;. JL polfible, but yet it will lie proved and made eafdy
intelligible to the meanell capacity.
On next Saturday evening, at feveti o’clock, (and not
on Friday, as mentioned in the MufeUrti, on account of
the interfering of the play) at his I/rtg Room, oppofrte
Mr. Dillon's boarding ftoule, the fubferiber will fliew vi
sibly that the circumference of the wheels of any carriage,
for half of the time, go forward only at the rate of four
miles an hour, the horles at the fame time going forward
uniformly at the rate of eleven miles an hour, and for the
other half of the time go forward at the fate of eighteen
miles an Imur, the horles Hill going forward at the rate
only of eleven miles an hour. Nothing to be paid unless
what is above Hated will be visibly fliewn, and also the
‘eaufes that produce so aftonifliing an effect. If these be Miewn,
the price is half a dollar for each auditor, to be paid at the
dotfr on entering, and returned on going out, if what is
promised be not fliewn and demonstrated.
William Nixon. -
December 26.
i .
G K O R G I A.
NOTICE is liereby given, that, in pursuance of the art
of the Lcgiflatiirc in such case made and provided,
application will be made, in behalf of the adnliniftrator
and heirs of Rolicrt Harris, late of Chatham county, ile
’ coifed, to the Judges of the Inferior Court of laid county,
after the expiration of nine rnqnths from the date hereof,
’ for pemliflion to fell and convey the following lands be
longing to said estate, viz. a trart of 200 acres at the
mouth of Brier Creek, originally granted to John Street in
; 1767; 300 acres oh Wcllern Shore River, Camden coun
ty, granted to laid Harris; 200 acres on Horle Landing
River* Camden county, granted to the laid Harris.
• RICHARD M. STITES, Attorney for the
adminiflrntors and heirs of Robert Harris.
Savannah, December 21, 1798.
* —T *i
IN pursuance of an order made by the Judges of the In
ferior Court of Chatham county, on the petition of
Jane Adams, adminiflratrix, &c. of Edmund Adams, de
eeafed, will he fold at public auction, at the Courthouse,
tm the firft Tuesday in March next,
•A TRAC I OF LAND,
containing one hundred ami twenty acres, situate hear
White Bluff, in the county aforefaid, part of the eHate of
said deceafttl.
Also, in pursuance of an order made by the Judges of
the lank- Court, on the petition of William Porter and
, wife, adminiflratrix, &c. of Thomas Garnet, decealed,
will he fold, at the fame time and place,
THh LOT OF LAND A*D IMPROVE
MENTS, No. 15 Franklin Ward, City
ot Savannah,
Part-of said- Thomas Garnet’s efiate;
• JOJdN Y. NOEL, Attorney for the Petitioners*
December 25, 1798.
— 1 - - - - -- . - - - , - - ,
INFERIOR COURT, CHATHAM
COUNTY, December Term, 17.,8.
IT appearing by the Sheriff's return that the following
petrous had been duly summoned to ierve as Jurors
this term, but made default, viz*
John Pctct* Ward, James Cuthbelt,
William Key le, Gtorg€ PaiktT,
Henry Addington, Peter Devtaux,
B; njamiil Llbvd, William John Davus,
Charles G-pe, John Lillibridge,
James MUnto/h, Alexander Maccueen.
William Parker, David G. Pugh,
Gecrge Rnce, Thomas Smith, merchant,
JohaOMfipbei), (late James Alger:
of White Huff)
ami that the following persons attended agreeablv to sum
mons cn tl*e Gift day of tlie term, but made default after
wart’s, viz.
John Dodfort, William Dbdfon,
b rancis Courvoifle, * Bannister Winn;
Ordered, That they be fined in the sum of twenty- dol
lars cads unless they fliew good and fufircient caule of ex
nle, made upon oath before any Justice of the Peace of
l.iid county^and filed in tie Clerk's Office of this Court,
v ifmn thirty days after publication hereoft
Extract Jron tl'e Minutes . Savannah, 24 ;b if De-
Cembrr , 179S
JfSTVS H. C. I. C. C. C.
—— — —m J
■■■■■;■ wanted on hire,
A” EXGII “. tan waHi and iron. WSor 12
months, to Jv. cirploved by tlte fubferiber.
’ ALEXANDER JOHNSTON.
V*'f Hope Dec. 9. ,753.
DESERTERS and RUNAWAYS.
TAKEN UP by ti e fubC riber, and now- confined in
Riciborough gaol, Cbriftof her Davis and George
Keizeaf', who answer die defcr’.ptii nos two defoiters au
vertilcd in tbc Charleflon papers, Keizear from Fort John*
fort, and Davis from on board the Revenue cutter of
Charleflon, commanded by Gap*. ITallt* Also foven Ne
groes, viz. Jack, about 50 years old, about 5 feet ’5
inches high, favs lie litlongs to Mrs. Hannah Hamlin in
CharleAoii: Taffce, about 37 years old, of a black com
plexiori and much pitted with the smallpox, about 5 feet 8
inches high, fays he belongs to Mr. George Fiearer in
Cltrift Church jwrifli: Tom , a Muftee, about 27 years old,
about 5 feet 10 iilclies high, fays he belongs to Mr. John
Todd, on James Illand, near Charleflon: Adam, about 27
years old, 5 feet 10 inches high, black complexion, fays
lie belongs to Mr. John Todd, on James Illand: Qiajb, a
Muftee, about 21 years old, 5 feet 8 inches high, fays he
belongs to Mr. John Todd, on J mes Illand; he also fays
he frequently goes by the name of- QjjaJb Conyers: Patty,
a likely wench, about 20 vears old, about 5 feet 6 inches
high, (ays flie belongs to Mr. Daniel Waring, in Charlcf
ton, and was lately purchased of the Estate of Isaac Wai
ing: Marillj, also a likely wench, about 23 years old, 5
feet 6 inches nigh, fays flie belongs to Mrs. Nancy Kenne
dy, in Cliariefton; tiiis werlch Keizear claims as liis wife.
The owners of the above Negroes may have them, by ap
plying in Liberty county, at the town of Riceborough, to
tlie fublcriber} after paying all reasonable expences, and
something for taking them up. John Joses, s. l. c*
Georgia, Liberty county, Riceborough,
\()tb December, 1798.
frmfrrn i. m --i ~1 JUN A WAY from the fubicrib
fl> U JrY cr’s boat on Friday morning the
uJR3\ 21st instant, A Negro Fellow, by the
i 1 name of BtLLY, about 5 feet 2or 3
inches high, well made, fpcaks good
Lnglifli, has a blemifli in one eye, born
in one of the northern Hates, and is
supposed to be harbored on board fome
veflel bound to New York or Philadelphia. A reward of
ten dollars is offered to any person who will deliver him to
the Keeper of the Workhoui’e in Savannah; and if harbor
ed by a white person a further reward of 30 dollars will be
paid on con vision, by applying to Meins and Mack ay in
Savannah, or the fubferiber at Ills plantation on St. Si
mon's. S. WRIGHT.
December 25, 1798.
BOSTON, November 27.
THE Herald and Pickering have been font to Halifax
on lu fine Is. They had an opportunity of returning
the civility which American commerce frequently experi
ences from Britifi) men of war. They convoy ed an Euglifh
veflel from Newport to tie above place. They fired a
salute, which Was returned. Capts. Seaver and Chapitiaii
landed; and were received with the utmofo politenels.
December 10. Diedflt Portlinouth, on beard the brig
Nancies, Capt. Tobajgo, soon after his ar
rival, his Excellency Stephen De 1 .ancey, Esq. Governor
of that illand. On Thursday left his remains vveic attended
by a numerous proctfoon of friends to a ft range f, and de
fofited in the tomb of the late Governor Wentworth. The
Wtfmouth sloop of war, and the other fliipping ill the
harbor, dilplayed their colois half mail, and every mark of
refpeft was jpidd to_the deceafod, that the shortness of the
notice and badness of the weather would admit.
Philadelphia, DcciUibci ■ 8. This day, at 12 o’clock,
the PRESIDENT of the United States met both Hotifos
of Congress iii the Reprcfentatives Chamber, and delivered
the following SPEECH.
Gentlemen cf the Senate, and
Gentlemen cf the House cf Reprcfentatives,
WHILE with reverence and re-fignation we contemplate
the dispensations of Divine Providence, in the alarming
and deftruclive pefolence with ivhich several of our cities
and towns have been visited, there is cause for gratitude
and mutual congratulations that the malady has disappear
ed, and that wt are again permitted to assemble in fafety
at the feat of government for the clifoharge of cur imjx-rt
ant duties. But when we reth ft that this fatal disorder
has ‘Within a few years made repeated ravages in fome of
our principal foaports, and with increafod malignancy, and
vvln n we confidtr the magnitude of the evils arising from
the interruption of public and private bulinefs, whereby
the hatiohal ihteitfls are deeply afiedied, 1 think it my duty
to invite the Eegiflatiite of the Union to examine the e\-
pcdiciu y of efiablifliing suitable Y.-gulations in aid of the
health laws of the refpedive flutes; for tbefe being formed
on the idea that contagious ficknefe ntuv btytomniunlcatcd
through the channels of commerce, there foems to be a no
cilfity that Congress, Who alone can regulate trade, fiiould
liame a fy fl*.-m y Inch, while it may tend to preforve the
general health, tnav be compatible with the intertfls of
commerce and the fafety cf the revenue.
While we think on this calamity, and sympathize with
the immediate fufferers, we have abundant’ realcn to pre
lim to the Supreme Being our annual oblations of gram u le
for a liberal participation in the ordinary bieflWs of h‘*s
providence. To the ufnal fobjeebs of gratitudr I cann: t
onut to add one of the foil importance t 6 our wellbeing and
lalety; I mean tliat spirit which his arisen in cur conntrv
agamfl the menaces and aggreflions of a foreign nation. A
manly fonfe of national honor, dignity, and independence,
has appeared, which, ifencouraged and invigorated bv cvery
Branch of the Government, will enable us to view undis
mayed the enterpnfos of any foreign power, and become
tiic Hire foundation of national prolperity and plor\* #
1 lie conrle of tlie tranfadions in relation to the United
States and France, which have come to itiy knowledge
durmg your recess, will be made the fabj.d of a future
communication. Fhat communication will confirm the
ultimate failure of the meafores which have been taken bv
the Government oi the United States towards an amicable
aojufonent of and: he rentes with that power. You will it
the lane perc;.ire th the French Government ap.
pears foiicitoos to unprefs the opinion that it is awril to a
rupture- with this country, and that .it has in a qualified
mamitr deckutd tk-lf w illio- t3 ace K -e a Mkiiffor from
the United States for the purpofc 0 f reftorm* , Jr
derftanding. It is ihi fortunate for profoffionfof^tkiM
tlut they. flouU.be exprfiffed in terms which mar c ®
nance the inadmiffibU* pretensions of a right tn
the qiialifoitirtns which a Minister from the
ihould uolfels, and that, while France is alforting e
ence of a disposition on her part to concilia c
the differences which have arisen, the finceritv r f
disposition on tlie part of the United States, of wh'\ M
many demonstrative proofs have lieeit given, fliouH ev Lfl
iiidinxftly queftinned. It is aHo Woi t?iy of
that the dec ref of the DireAory,’ alleged to fie imemyj
refrain the depredations of French cruisers on „ ur ..’K
merce, has not given; and cannot give any relief. itS
joins them to conform to alt"the laws of France relative®
ensiling and prizes, while thefo laws are thcmfllvcs
source of the depredations of which we have lo W
justly, and lb fruitlefsly complained. &> p
and he law of France enabled in January lsft, which m
jedls to capture and'condemnatl'on neutral vefltls, andtJ
ca goes, if any portion of the latter are of Britilh
or produce, although tlie entire property belong to
rals, instead of being refciiided, has late tv received a J
Urination, by the failure of a proposition for its rt-.H
While this Jaw, which is ail unequivocal act of war ontß
cprnmerce_of the nations it attacks, continues in f o fl
those nationa can fee in the French Government onlp
power regardless of their eflential rights, of thtir indetvnl
ence and foyereignty, and, if they pifofe i!;e meuns, i3
can reconcile nothing vvith their intcreft and honor buj
firm reliftance.
Hitherto, therefore, nothing is discoverable in fee cool
duct of France which ought to change or relax our Jilt
fin es of defence; on the contrary to extend and invigoratjß
thfem is our true policy. We have no reafen to Mrttß
that tliefe measures have keen thus far adopted and p-yj
ed, and in proportion as we enlarge our view of thepor.H
tentou3 and incalculable lunation of Europe we flialldi®
cover new and cogent motives for the full dcveloptmentofH
oilr energies and resources. K
But in demonstrating, by our cbnduft, that we do no*
fear war in the neceflaiy protection of our rights andtio.p
nor, we final! give no room to infer that we°abandoiubeß
desire of peace. An efficient preparation for war can alone®
ensure peace. It is peace that w-e have uniformly and per.®
ieveringly cultivated, and harmony between us and Fraictß
may be restored at her option. But to fend.another Mi.l
nifter, without more determinate affurancts tiiat he -would®
be received, would be an adt of humifiation to which the®
United States ought not to lubmit. It must therefore bt®
left to France, if Hie is indeed desirous of accommodati J
to take tlie requisite steps. The United States will fteauily®
observe the maxims by which they have hitherto been giP
veined. They will refpea the facrcd rights of embaffy.l
And with a sincere disposition ort tlie jiart of France todcfiilß
lioni hoflility, to make reparation for the injuries hereto I
fore inflicted op our commerce, and to dd juflice in future, ■
there Will be no obflacle to the reftoratlon of a friendly in. I
ttrcourle. In makiiig to ypn this declara'ion I give 2 1
pledge to France, and the world, that the Executive An- 1
thority ot this country flill adheres to the humane and |n J
cific policy vvhich has invariably gdVerncd its proceedings, ■
in conformity vvith the will.es of the other Branches of th: I
Government and of the people of the United States. Raq I
con fide ring the late manifoftations of her policy towardj 1
foreign nations, I deem it a duty deliberately and folcmnly I
to declare my opinion, that, whether we negotiate with I
her or not, vigorous preparations for war will be alike in. I
diipenfable; thele alone will give to us an equal treaty, I
and ensure its obfervdiice.
Among the measures of preparation which appear expe* I
dient I take the liberty to recall yoitr attention to the naval I
eflablilhmeht. The beneficial effects of the small naval I
armament, provided dnder the afts of the lafl lcffio%art
known and acknowledged. Perliaps no country ever ex*
perienced more hidden and remarkable advantages from any
measure ot policy than we have derived from the arming
for our maritime protection and defence. We ought;
without loss of time, to lay the foundation for an rnertafe
ot our navy to a size fufiicient to guard our couft and pto*
tedt our trace. Such a naval force as it is doubtless in the
power of the L'nited States to create and maintain would
also afford to them the belt means of general defence, by
facilitating the late transportation of troops and stores to
- every part ot our extenlive coast. T° accomplish this im
portant object a prudent forefight requires that i’yftematical
measures be adopted for procuring at all tihvs tlie requiiite
timocr and otlier liipplies. In what manner tiiis lball to
done I leave to your confederations
1 will now iidnrrt, Gentlemen, to fome matters of left
moment, but proper to be comimmicutcd to the National
Ltgiliature.
After the Spanift. garrifon* had evacuafed the pests they
bccupied at the Natchez and Walnut Hills the Commifli
ontr of the United States commenced his observations to
aicertain the point near the Miilifeppi which terminatid
the northernniott part of the thirty-full: degree of north la
titude, from thence he prcceecctl to run the boundary’
line’between tlie United States and Spain. He was after
wards joined by tlie Spanilli Conimiffioner, when the work
of the former was confirmed; and they proceeded together
to the duiuathstion of the line. Recent information ren
ders it probable that the Southern Indians, either infligattd
to oppeie tlie dtniarkation, or jealous of the Ccnfequence*
of liincring white ix;ople to run a line over kinds to whith
the Indian title had not been extingu'fihtd, have, ere tiiis
time, flopptd the progrels of the G Tnmifiioncfs. And,
coniidtriug the n; itch it fs which may rtfolt from continu-rj
the deinarkation in oppofetion to the will of the Indms
trilxs, the great exptnee attending it, and that the boun
daries whicti tlie Commifeicners have actually
probably extend, at lease as far as the Iridi an title hw
cxtinguifhed, it will perhaps become expedient and nect-f
----fary to feilptnd further proceedings by recalling our Coa
mitlicners.
I he Ccmni'niioners appointed, in pursuance of tlie afoi
article ot the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation
bet ‘•ten tlie United States and his Entpmic Majeftt. to
determine what river yas truly intc nded under the tuh*
of the River St. Croix, mentioned in the%cat> of
and forming a part of the boundary therein deforibd, hi'- s