Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-02-01 00:00:00

The price of this Gazette is Eight DOLLARS per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months.
Having opened an Office in Chesnut street, (A few doors above Fourth)
AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again resumes.
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JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mammadies, Taffaties, Striped Doreas, Tangils, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West Indian Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg. October 25.
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25.
ROSS AND SIMSON, HAY FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st od quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Russia Duck (superior) Boston Beef 4 Barrels. A few bbls Bengal MUMUMS. 1200 bottles St. Martins Salt. April 11.
Southern Mails. THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between this Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Post Towns on the main line, through North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The water Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued. Post Office, Philadelphia, December 30, 1799. S
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, BY Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon Unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their Lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 9.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED FROM the Marine Barracks on the night of the 14th inst. JOHN OSBORN, born in the town of Bedford, West Chester county and state of New York, aged 22 years, 9 months, 5 feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (long squint) light hair, ruddy complexion, pock marked, by trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieutenant Key in the 1st Battalion of Artillery on the 25th of June last. Had on and with him a short round blue cloth coat with a red cape, a blue cloth coat, a few white waistcoats, a long grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of boots, a chocolate coloured great coat trimmed with black hair plush, a fur hat half worn, and two silver watches, one a middle size, the other small. He may impose himself on some family or gentleman as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity. Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and delivers him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or any officer of the army of the United States shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
UNSEATED LANDS. THE OWNERS OF Unseated Lands in Wehmerealand county, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that all the Taxes due on said Lands for 1798, are paid into the hands of John Brandan, Esq. Treasurer of said county, on or before the 20th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs. JAMES M'GREW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, JEREMIAH MURRY, } Commissioners. January 18.
NOTICE. ALL persons having Demands against the Estate of SAMUEL EMLEN, late of this city, deceased, are desired to produce them for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to SAMUEL EMLEN, } Executors. THOMAS MORRIS, } Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1800 dzw
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KHIRAN FITZPATRICK, mariner, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement to P. FERRALL, THOMAS MEUVEN, } Executors. January 13, 1800. df
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, } Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799. 3m
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. For Sale or to Let. A New FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799. df
TO BE EXCHANGED For a PLANTATION in New Jersey, A VERY VALUABLE Grist Mill and Plantation, SITUATE in Salem county, Upper Alloway's creek township, about six miles from the town of Salem, and about one mile and a half from a landing on Alloway's creek, where sloops constantly ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (over-shot) two pair of stones, one of which are Burr. The bolting and hoisting gear go by water, and attached to the Mill is a large Kiln for drying corn, built upon the most approved plan; the whole mill work and bolting cloths, &c. have lately been either made new or completely repaired. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty acres of land. The buildings exclusive of the mill house and kiln, are a large dwelling house, a barn, stables, corncrib, &c. &c. For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTAR, No. 119 Market Street, tenth & eleventh.
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER, Who can work well at the Vat, Will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27. df
GENTLEMAN ACCOMMODATIONS, For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 10. df
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th inst. July infant, from Credebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down look, squints, and is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nauckeen; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS, Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (O18) d6m
DANCING. MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE, IN RESPECTFUL manner informs his Scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence teaching on TUESDAY the 23th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. FEE, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to MR. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 11.
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the patronage they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, bobs and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. 21-5
A YOUNG MAN ACCOUNTED with the West India trade, wishes to be employed as a Superintendant. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 13.
BOONETON IRON WORKS. TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grist mill with two Run of stones, and Saw mill, in good order and now in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with one out-house of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and Bone milk house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing stock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at Newark, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or messrs. Jacob and Richard Pache on the premises. January 11.
United States, Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, of the middle circuit, will be sold by public vendue at the city tavern, in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia on Monday the 17th day of March next at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on the river or creek called Leckawaxen, in the county of Wayne, containing 80.00 acres and upwards; on which are erected a farmhouse, stables and barn, with the appurtenances. The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows: Mordecai Roberts, John Till, Stephen Medora, George Winton, Zachariah Ferriss, Benjamin Isaacsek, George Till, Edward W. Lewis, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morton, Joseph Whitehead, George Street, Patrick Connolly, Friend Street, Thomas Griffith, John Oliphant, William Halbert. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hopner, deceased. JOHN HALL, Marshal. N. B. A reasonable credit will be given. Marshal's Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 4. 10-7M. The two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the quarters of the Sub-tribe, an enlisted Soldier, named JAMES MORISON, born in the state of Delaware, aged twenty eight, five feet seven inches high, brown complexion, blue eyes, black hair. Whoever shall take up the said deserter, and lodge him in jail or deliver him to the Sub-tribe, at his quarters in Filbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th regt. of Infantry. January 28. daw
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eye, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a failors jacket and pantaloons printed fancy cord, a fawn-down striped under jacket; a fancy hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one muslin handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
THE BEST LIKENESS OF THE Celebrated WASHINGTON, Which has ever been published, IS now offered for sale at Dickins's Book-Store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AT Dickins's Stationary & Book-Store, North Second Street, opposite Christ Church, A SUPERB EDITION OF WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life. Super Royal, 8vo. (Price Two Dollars) Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first artists. NO exertion or expense have been spared to render this publication complete, and altho' all the materials and workmanship are entirely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States. DICKINS's Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market Street, to the house lately occupied by W. Cobett, in Second Street, opposite Christ Church; where country store keepers and others may be constantly supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and stationery line, on the most reasonable terms.
H. Maxwell's Printing Office IS REMOVED To a house adjoining the back part of Dickins's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14. it&it
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit: "TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS, Elegantly engraved on Copper plate, viz. 1. Debt on Bond 6. Quantum Meruit 2. — by Assignee 7. — Valiant 3. — on Single bill 8. — On Promissory note 4. — on penal bill 9. — Same by Indorsee 5. — Indebitus AF 10. — Trespass and Ejectment. For the use of the Professors of the Law, DRAWN BY COLLINSON READ." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." (L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the Dist. Ct. of Pennsylvania. The above declarations combining the fineness of fine writing with utility, and tested and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Characters in the state, are now published, and for sale at GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319, High Street. Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14. 10th2m.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it, A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Milam County, State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette. N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. df
TO BE LET. A large WITARE and STONE STORE, In the District of Southwark, THE same where the Frigate now lays. The Wharf has been occupied as a Lumber Yard for several years, and is very suitable for that business, being about one hundred feet front on the river. Possession will be given on the 1st of May next. Also, a Three Story Brick House adjoining the said wharf, possession of which may be had immediately. Enquire of JOSHUA HUMPHREYS. January 10. taw3w.
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esquire, President and his Associates, Judges of the same Court. ON the petition of David Wallace, a prisoner in the jail of said County, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the acts of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The Court order that the prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard, and direct, that notice of his application be published in the United States and Pittsburgh Gazettes three weeks, the last of which shall be at least fifteen days before the time of hearing. By order of the court, JAMES BRISON, Proth'y. Jan. 3. taw2w
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95 N. Water Street, HAVE ON HAND, [January the 1st, 1800.] The following GOODS, entitled to Drawback, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credit: 150 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hemp, Linens and Osnabrigs, 50 boxes Patterbones or white Rolls, 25 ditto Bilsfield Linen, 21 ditto Creas and Creas la Morlaix, 2 ditto Britannias, Brown Rolls, Ditto Hessian, Polish Rolls, Bed Ticks, Scamois, Arabia, Empty Bags, Oil Cloths, Shoes and Slippers, Soot and Upper Leather, Quills and Sealing Wax, A package Gold and Silver Watches, 8 casks Hoes, 20 casks Nails, assorted, from 3 to 20, 16 casks Ironmongery, assorted, 13 pipes old Port Wine, 25 boxes Tumblers, assorted, 200 boxes bell Hanbury Window Glass, 8 by 10, &c. &c. 1 chest assorted Looking Glasses, Several large elegant Duro, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, A few tons Kail Drumline, 20 kegs Yellow Ochre, A few barrels Naval Stores, 1500 empty Demijohns, 6 hogsheads Coffee Mills, 10 hds. Hogs Bristles, first and second quality, 40 tons Russia Hemp, Holland Steel, 2 hds Dutch Glue, Toys, Lcutilles, Slates and Pencils, Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Packing Pans, &c. &c. January 4.
VALUABLE LANDS. Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of SATURDAY the twenty-second of March next. In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres. 7,000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle river, and head of St. Simon's found, near the town of Brunswick. 282,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 41,000 Near the above described tracts. 25,000 Near the above described tracts. 230,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Altamaha. 247,000 Acres on the same waters. 50,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Altamaha rivers and Bollow creek. 60,000 Near the above described tracts. In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented. 44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 2000 acres of prior survey; included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggon Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. 41,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4388 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Call Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned. For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unquestionable security. Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the papers and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited. THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Philadelphia, Jan. 7. 2211S
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Proprietor's Hill, at the 12 miles Stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. 3tawtf
Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 23th inst. a bound Servant Girl, named Elizabeth Bowick, had on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6. 3tawtf

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, December 13.
The Hamburg mail, due on Wednesday, arrived this morning.
The Russians have begun their march homeward. On the 25th ult. the headquarters of Suwarow were removed from Augsburg to Ebersburg, in Bavaria, a distance of about eighteen miles. The Russians cross the Lech daily, in divisions of 4000 each. The whole army, upon its arrival in Bavaria, will be divided into two columns, one of which is to take its route through Bohemia to Cracow, the other is to proceed through Moravia to Galicia. We see less and less reason for supposing that the differences between the Imperial courts will be adjusted, or that the orders for the return of the Russians will be countermanded.
In Italy, the Austrians pursue their career with unvarying success. After the battle of Genoa on the 4th ult. the French army divided into two columns; one under general Victor took a position near Mondovi. From that position it was driven with the loss of Mondovi, and forced to withdraw to Salona and Finale. The second column under Grenier was also forced to abandon the post of Borgo St. Dalmazzo, and to retreat to Robilante. When the official accounts came away, the Austrians were still in pursuit of the French. Gen. Bellegarde was on the 15th at Bognasco, from whence he proceeded to Riviera. Coni is vigorously besieged, and as Lemone and Ormea are taken, the siege can be carried on without interruption. An unofficial article mentions the capture of the Col di Tenda, of which our readers have been already informed from the Paris papers. It is added that the French have been driven from the valleys of the Moira, and that the Austrians have advanced beyond the frontiers. Gen. Melas is to be strongly reinforced. The troops that besieged Ancona are on their march to join him, and he is to receive 20,000 more men from the Austrian states.
Yet amidst all these preparations for war, the public mind at Vienna still hopes for a speedy peace; and the late revolution at Paris has, it is said, given fresh confidence to these hopes. The coadjutor Ducos' brother, who was sent to Massena's army, had, it is rumoured, full powers to conclude an armistice. No armistice, however, has been concluded—though no very active operations have taken place lately, either in Switzerland or in Suabia. Gen. Sztarray's corps has been reinforced, and a decisive attempt is expected to be made to relieve Philipsburg. Massena's army is drawing towards Suabia, into which it is evidently their intention to penetrate.
Duroc, Buonaparte's aid-de-camp, who was sent to Berlin, to notify the change that has taken place at Paris, has had an audience of his Prussian majesty. He has also had frequent conferences with general Mollendorff and other generals.
The Vienna court gazette says, that no official accounts has yet been received at Constantinople of any engagement having taken place between the Grand Vizier's army and the French in Egypt.
PARIS, 19th Brumaire, Nov. 10.
In the middle of the night, between the 8th and 9th, a great number of troops marched in file to the Place of Elders. Buonaparte, attended by Moreau, Berthier, and a very numerous staff-major, repaired to the Place of the Thuilleries, the entrances to which were barred against the citizens. The troops, the number of which was greatly increased, particularly in cavalry and artillery, were reviewed by him about eleven in the morning. At the same hour a strong squadron of cavalry was stationed before the Council of Five Hundred. At eight in the morning the Council of Elders held an extraordinary meeting with Lemercier for their President. They were summoned to it by the members of the committee of Inspectors, who were joined in a few minutes after by the Directors, Sieyes and Roger Ducos. At half after nine o'clock, the Council of Elders passed the decree of which we give a copy in the report of the sitting. This decree was immediately notified to Buonaparte, who repaired to the Council of Antients, and took the oaths to execute the acts of the Legislative Body.
Buonaparte visited the Thuilleries, where he harangued the troops, who made the air resound with shouts of—Vive Buonaparte! Vive la Republique!
November 10.
Eighth year of the Republic, one and indivisible.
In consequence of the decree of the Council of Elders of the date of the 9th of November, which gave to general Buonaparte the command of the 17th military division—of the guard of the Legislative Body, of the Executive Directory, of the national Sedentary guards, of the troops of the line within the continental circle, and within the whole extent of the 17th division:
Gen. Buonaparte names the general of Division, Lefebvre, his first lieutenant, and the general of division Andreossi, Chief of the General Staff, having under his orders adjutants gen. Caffarilli and Doucet.
The General of Division commands all the cavalry. The General of Division, Lannes commands at the National Palace of the Ancients; he will have for the chief of his staff the chief of brigade Milhaud. The general of brigade Marmont commands the Artillery.
BUONAPARTE. A. BERTHIER.
(True copy)
FOR SALE. By the Subscribers, No. 5 N. Third Street, A FEW BALKS OF INDIA MUSLINS, German and Flanders Dowlas, White Platillas, Russia Sheeting, Ticklenburgs, Patna Handkerchiefs, Irish and German Linens, Linseys, Mill'd Gloves, Pins, Colored and white Threads, Dimities, French Kid Gloves, &c. &c. ALSO, Elegant painted Floor Cloths, WITH A VARIETY OF Handsome Carpets and Carpeting. LORAIN & SON. January 29.
TO LET, Several Valuable FARMS, Situated in Bensalem township, Bucks county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia. For terms apply to ELIZABETH ROBERTS, Arlsborough, Bucks county—or JOSEPH R. JENKS, No. 38, north Second street, Philadelphia. N. B. None need apply who cannot produce suitable recommendation.
Also for sale, The Time of a Negro Boy, Who is fifteen years of age, and has thirteen years to serve—He has been used to the business of a Farmer, and can drive a Carriage. Apply to ELIZABETH ROBERTS, as above. January 23.
REAL ESTATE, FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on Saturday, 15th of March next, A three story Brick House, AND large Kitchen, with two or three building lots, adjoining the same, situate on the corner of King and High Streets, Wilmington. Also, a two story brick house, &c. situate on the north side of the upper market house, Wilmington. Likewise a lot of excellent marsh in Brandywine, of about two acres and a half. It is thought unnecessary to particularize this property, as it is presumed the purchaser will incline to view it. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale. SAMUEL & JOHN ADAMS. Wilmington, (Del.) Jan. 27.
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke street, or Artillery lane, in the Northern Liberties. Having two rooms on a floor, five places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, fourth Second street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 3.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Zebulon Oldham, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, on or before the nineteenth day of October next, they may other wise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. RICHARD OLDHAM, Administrator. January 30.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Samuel Gilpin, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber on or before the 14th day of August next—they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 27th of January, one thousand eight hundred. JOHN GILPIN, Administrator. January 30.
NOTICE.
A PERSON WHO will do any kind of business, either as a Labourer, an Accountant, a Clerk, an Assistant in a School, or any occupation by which he can make a living—wants employment. He is a stranger, but asks no wages till earned, and is willing to forfeit any he may earn in case he does not fully satisfy any person who may honor him with employment. Apply at No. 38 North Seventh street, near Cherry alley, or to the Printer hereof. January 27.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the Subscriber, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas M'Euen & Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next. Samuel Blodget. December 17.
THE COMMITTEES Appointed by the several Fire Companies in the City and Liberties, to devise a plan of Association for the purpose of acting in concert at fires are requested to attend a meeting to be held at Cameron's Tavern, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third Street above Arch Street, on Saturday evening the 1st of February, precisely at 6 o'clock. January 27.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 31st day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
ROWLETT'S TABLES OF DISCOUNT, OR INTEREST, ON EVERY DOLLAR,
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NOTICE.
THE CREDITORS OF WILLIAM LAPSLEY late of Hanover township, Dauphin county, Store-keeper, are desired to take notice that he has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, for the benefit of the acts of Assembly of this State, made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, and that the Court have appointed the second Monday of March next, to hear his creditors and him at the Court House in Harrisburgh. January 23—31.
BANKRUPT OFFICE.
A SECOND Dividend of the Estate of George and Robert Gray, Bankrupts, will be paid to the creditors who have proved their debts under the commission, at any time when called for, at No. 109 Arch Street.
JOHN JENNINGS,ENNINGS, Clerk. January 20, 1800.
THE UNDERSIGNED,
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transfer the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia,
Hereby gives public Notice,
That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences. RICHARD SODERSTROM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
United States, } Pennsylvania District } Notice is hereby given,
THAT a Special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Friday the 31st day of January instant, at ten o'clock A.M. for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esq. attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
1 Cask, and 3 Hogheads Spirits, distilled at a distillery within the city of Philadelphia, and removed from the same without being first branded or marked according to law—wherefore the same have been seized as forfeited. By order of court, D. CALDWELL, Clerk Dist. Court. January 18, 1800.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1.
THE LAY PREACHER.
"Bring hither the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and be merry."
THE parable, of which my text is a part, represents, that a certain man had two sons. The younger, probably impelled by that youthful ardor for independence, which often involves in endless perplexity, demanded and obtained his portion of the inheritance. Caught by the fascinating glare of dissipation, his substance is speedily exhausted in "riotous living;" and he becomes a comfortless victim of this ruinous seduction. A famine pervades the land; and, in the universal distress, this friendless being is marked as a more than ordinary sufferer. He seeks to preserve life by a participation with the grovelling herd; and, in this deep humiliation, he looks back with agony upon the luxuries of former time, and reflects with envy upon the comforts of the servants of his father's household. The hour of distress and the hour of penitence are not infrequently the same. The prodigal resolves to arise and go to his father, there acknowledge his folly and transgression, and ask of him, as a boon, that he may be made one of his hired servants. At his return, the father receives him, neither with phlegmatic reproof, nor philosophic coldness, but with the ardency of a parent, exulting in the salvation of a fallen son. In the ecstasy of the scene, he commands, that "the best robe be brought and put upon him, and that a ring be put upon his hand and shoes upon his feet." His orders are also given, that the fatted calf be killed, and that the restoration of his "lost son" be celebrated by festal merriment throughout his household.
The joy of this interesting scene is marred by an unpleasant incident. The elder son returns from the field; and, hearing the music and the dancing, enquires, with all the fullness of jealousy, "what mean these things? He is told, that, in consequence of the return of his brother, mirth pervades the mansion. He is angry, and refuses to join in the general joy. When entreated by the father to come in, he accuses him of blind partiality for the prodigal—"Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends; but as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf." To the asperity of this accusation, the father replies in terms becoming a father,—"Thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine; it was meet, that we should make merry and be glad; for this thy brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found."
The distress and penitence of a youthful prodigal, who had wasted his inheritance in the mazes of delusive pleasure; the forgiving tenderness and undisssembled ecstasy of a parent, upon the recovery of a favorite child, "as a brand plucked out of the burning;" and the churlishness of a brother, jealous of parental favor, are strikingly depicted in this simple fable. An unfortunate victim of vicious indulgence, sunk to the lowest grade of infamy and want, returning to his paternal mansion and the paths of virtue, is an unusual, but an interesting, exhibition. The cup of pleasure contains a draught, which is wont to stupify the nobler faculties of the soul. Reformation is a business of magnitude, which requires more feeling, worth and virtue, than usually remain to the degraded and corrupted victims of sensuality. The taste and the spirit of the prodigal will, ordinarily, lead him to feed on husks with the swine and associate with the brute creation, rather than impel him to retrace the fatal path, which has conducted him to perdition.
The language and the conduct of the parent, on this occasion, are among the finest touches in the human portrait. No temporizing or prudent considerations chill the heart of the father, when his wretched and dishonored son stands before him, in the posture of a repenting suppliant. He affectionately receives him to his bosom, and welcomes him with a cordial reception, nobly calculated to preserve and cherish the remaining sparks of virtue. "It was," truly, "meet, that he should make merry and be glad," that the fatted calf should be killed, and that he and his house should give a loose to joy.
The foul of the elder brother appears to have been "made of stern stuff." He was, evidently of that subordinate class of beings, who are "careful and troubled about many things," who can at all times say, "in naught have I transgressed," but who have
not one instinctive impulse to deeds of positive virtue. When urged by his father, to participate in the merriment of this pleasing occasion, he recounts, in Pharisaic style, his own deeds and worth, sordidly taunts his father with displaying superior affection for the prodigal, and sullenly refuses to tune his soul to the joyous music and to mingle in the mazy dance.
The man, who can check the strong current of the passions, who can resist the allurements of the Syrens who invite to vice, and who, from the lowness of moral abasement, can ascend the heights of virtue, is marked by the possession of a foul nearly allied to greatness. But he who puts forth the friendly hand, to lead the wayward back to goodness, who nourishes with genial warmth reviving virtue, and who strives to reinstate the prodigal in pristine fame in excellence, is greatness self, arrayed in brightest lustre.
The Lay Preacher of Pennsylvania.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, January 31.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the amendments reported by the committee of the whole yesterday, to the bill intitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States"—and upon the question, will the House agree to the amendment fixing a day certain on which the act shall go into operation, it passed in the affirmative—ayes 37, noes 36.
Mr. Livingston moved the first day of June next—which was carried—ayes 46, noes 34.
Mr. Jones said, as he wished to try the principle of the bill, he would move that the further consideration of it be postponed till the first Monday in December next—and proceeded to give his reasons why he conceived the bill ought to be rejected.
Mr. Bayard said, he believed this a very improper time to discuss the bill, and thought it ought to go to a third reading, when gentlemen would have the subject more fully before them—he therefore moved the previous question.
After some debate, the previous question, to wit: "shall the main question (for postponing the bill) be now put," it passed in the negative, Yeas 41—Nays 36.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, an amendment was introduced in the bill, giving the bankrupt authority to demand the impanelling of a jury, before the district judge, for the purpose of inquiring into the facts stated in the notice which such bankrupt shall receive of the commission issued against him, and that unless some one of the facts, stated in such notice be found correct, no further proceedings under the commission shall be had.
Mr. Stone then moved that the further consideration of the bill be postponed till the 7th February next—ayes 47—nays 48.
Mr. Macon moved this day for night; ayes 44—noes 50.
And on motion of Mr. J. Brown, it was postponed till Tuesday the 11th February, and the bill as amended ordered to be printed.
Mr. Jones gave notice, he would at this time move a new section to the bill, providing that nothing contained in the act should be construed to extend to any debt or contract committed or made previous to the passing of it.
Mr. FANNO,
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ALARMING!
ICE is this day hauling by several waggoners from the Brick-kiln Ponds into the City; the dead Dogs and Cats are left behind. Any person doubtful of the truth, let them go up Eleventh to Race Street and satisfy themselves.
Sure.—Will the Yellow Fever ever be kept out of the City, if the inhabitants drink Ice Punch of such materials. Friday noon, January 31.
PRISON.
To alleviate the miseries of Prisoners, doth in no wise lessen, but promote the necessary design of such places. Clothing, especially at this season, is extremely needed by many of the unhappy subjects of confinement. The merciful and considerate inhabitants of this city, only want to be reminded of this. There are articles of clothing, chiefly old, which, in several families can be spared. Any of these, and particularly linen, which contributes essentially to cleanliness and health, will be thankfully received at the public jail, and distributed in the most suitable manner, by those who have assumed it as their duty, for the time being, to be the organs of such charity.
Sunday morning last about two o'clock, the counting house in Messrs. William and Abia Brown's ship yard in the Northern Liberties, was discovered to be on fire, and in a short time the building was entirely consumed.
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, Jan. 30.
LETTERS for the British Packet Charlotte, will be received at this Office until Tuesday the 4th February, at 12 o'clock, noon.
N. B.—The inland postage to New-York must be paid. January 31.

Mr. Bayard's Speech, ON THE REDUCTION OF THE STANDING ARMY
He said he felt much embarrassed in rising to speak in support of positions which had already been so ably and so eloquently maintained by the hon. gentleman from Virginia. He could not flatter himself with the expectation of throwing much light on a subject which had been illustrated by him. But the subject was of such magnitude and interest, that it was important to contemplate it in every point of view.
He was not surprised that such a resolution as the one under consideration even at the present crisis should have been brought forward by the honorable gentleman who moved it. He could perceive in it a connection with a system which had long been pursued by a party in the United States—a system which had for its object the debility and degradation of the general government. A knowledge of the party and a knowledge of their views prevented any astonishment at the present measure they proposed.
This measure he did not regard as a single operation. It was part of a general plan which if it were successful would soon be unfolded.
The conduct of France in relation to this country, had compelled the United States to adopt a system of defence. The nation had found that no reliance could be placed on the moderation or justice of the French government. Their own energies were the only ground on which their independence could be maintained. They did not hesitate as to the alternative of defence or submission. Having resolved to resist the aggressions and pretensions of the French government, they found themselves forced into a state of hostility. The commercial intercourse with France was suspended, the treaty of alliance was abolished, a navy was created for the protection of trade, and an army ordered to be raised. Our ships of war were instructed to seize and destroy the armed ships of the French Republic, and a war, though deprecated, was expected without dread. The national sentiment coincided with the temper of the government, and its measures were approved and applauded. The system which was adopted was connected in its parts, and the objection which went to one part applied with equal force to the whole. The naval hostilities authorized against France rendered an army necessary against invasion from Europe or the islands which might reasonably be expected.
If gentlemen now said an army was not necessary it must be because they thought, the French government was not hostile but friendly. If they thought that government was friendly surely there could be no occasion for the navy. The same reason would induce us to revive the treaty with France and open the commercial intercourse.
Sir said Mr. B. before we undertake to change the entire plan which we have pursued and which certainly has been productive of salutary effects, gentlemen will well consider what condition of the country induced that plan; whether that condition is altered; they would reflect upon the operation which the change might have upon our affairs abroad and on its probable effects at home.
He should not enter into recapitulation of the various complaints and recriminations which had occurred between the two countries. It was sufficient to observe that the government of the United States actuated by a love of peace and a motive of amity early sent a minister to France to conciliate the differences which had arisen. This minister was not simply rejected, but repelled with circumstances of marked disdain and contumely, designed not as a personal but as a national affront. The moderation of the government and the forbearance of the people passed over in silence this gross violation of the respect and justice which was due to them.
Still wishing for peace and anxiously desirous to avoid engaging in the contentions of Europe, a new embassy was sent to France composed of citizens the most illustrious for their talents and probity. We all know the fate of this embassy. The olive branch which was presented, was disdainfully trampled under foot. Our ministers were not received. A miserable pecuniary intrigue was set on foot, which unveiled the corruption and hypocrisy of the French administration and remained a lasting monument of the disgraceful views and designs of the government. When these rejected ministers of peace returned, what was our situation? The American people perceived that their government had sincerely and zealously endeavored to preserve the relations of amity with France. They saw that peace could not be maintained without a surrender of their independence. The alternative was war or tribute. The people were then roused from their lethargy. The national pulse then beat high, and from one end of the nation to the other the sentiment was exclaimed and reiterated "millions for defence but not a cent for tribute." He trusted this was not the ephemeral spirit of a moment. He trusted that the American people though slow to anger would be found firm to their purpose. At this moment the temper of the country forced the government to measures of defence. The government faithful to the interest and will of the people assumed the attitude of resistance. They severed the connection with France, and prepared to defend themselves on the ocean and on land. This state of things they had not chosen, but it had been imposed upon them.
They had been fully sensible of the burthen and sufferings of war. But the election of peace no longer remained upon terms compatible with the independence of the country. This state of things gave birth to the measures of the last congress, those measures had been adopted not from choice but from necessity.
If the state of things justified the measures which were adopted in 1798 before gentlemen consented to abandon the system then taken up, they would certainly enquire whether any thing had occurred which changed the situation of the country. To me, said he, the same views present themselves; may the causes of apprehension have increased. To the complaints which France had in 1798 we have added a course of hostilities since that time, we are now in actual war, we have every thing to dread which the vengeance and power of the great nation can inflict. Have we any thing to hope from their moderation and justice? To them we have already appealed in vain. A new effort to negotiate has been made, hostilities however continue, and the event of the mission is utterly uncertain. We have then the same reason to maintain the army which we had to raise it, consistency will oblige every gentleman to vote for its continuance who voted for its creation. He had no doubt that the people of the United States perceiving the necessity of our situation would cheerfully submit to the burthen. A burthen great as it might be, not so heavy or odious as bondage to a foreign power.
But said Mr. B. some gentlemen affect to believe that in no event could an army be necessary. They conceive in the first place that an invasion of the country is impracticable by France, and in the second that if an invasion happened the patriotism of our citizens furnishes alone sufficient means of defence.
He was not of opinion that invasion was impracticable. What rendered it impracticable? Did France want men? No nation was more populous; nor could any nation furnish more soldiers in proportion to her population. Did she want ships? we were informed that she still possessed a considerable navy of her own, and in addition could dispose of the marine forces of her august ally the king of Spain. The combined fleets were certainly competent to the end. Was the project too hazardous or chimerical? look at the expedition of Egypt; the distance to the United States was greater, but the voyage once began, all difficulties were surmounted. Did we rely on her friendship or moderation? on this subject we had lessons of our own and they were confirmed by the invasion of Egypt. Egypt was a dependence of the Porte. The Porte at the time of the invasion was the ally of France, and was her natural and ancient ally.
France had not a complaint against the Turkish government, and notwithstanding, in breach of the law of nations and in violation of every principle of justice invaded the Turkish dominions. This invasion furnishes a memorable proof of the darkness of her intrigues, and the perfidy of her assurances. It was not till Buonaparte was landed in Egypt that the Turkish government suspected the hostile designs of France, and when in Egypt you find the French general as good a muslim as here he would be a christian. Nothing he said could be expected from the moderation of a government which had uniformly shown itself the most ambitious, the most rapacious and the most unprincipled of any that ever ruled.
But we were told that in case of invasion an army was not necessary, because we might rely on the patriotism of the nation. Sir, said Mr. B. I am not insensible to the melody of the word, but I must doubt of the efficacy of the thing. There was a time when every body understood what was meant by patriotism: it indicated an attachment to our country. But a modern patriot was a character not so well understood. Patriotism had become a spurious spirit of revolution; the ties of blood, the inspiration of nature, the principles of truth and honor are consumed by the devouring flame. The natural solace had lost its charm. To be a patriot you must forget your country, abuse your religion, suppress the impulses of nature, and maintain the equality of vice and virtue. He knew there were a set of patriots who attributed to themselves exclusive merit. Was it on these patriots the country was to rely in case of invasion?
It was necessary to develop their principles before they could be entitled to confidence. Their object might be beyond his view, but their operation inspired distrust. We see, said he, every mean employed to separate the government and the people. Artifice and falsehood are indiscriminately made use of to create an opinion that the friends of the government aim at the establishment of monarchy.
He did not suppose that those who gave currency to the idea believed in the fact. The evil was extensive and increasing. The attempts to establish the opinion to which he alluded were not confined to a few miserable editors, whose bread depended on defamation and calumny, but ambition and party had laid hold of the same instrument to accomplish their purposes. The opinion had been declared by men of high character, we had seen it in official addresses and official answers, and the ebullitions of conviviality were proofs of the impression it had made. Sir, said Mr. B. I know the fact is otherwise. The friends of the government are devoted to the constitution. They wish to maintain it on its just principles. They have resisted the insidious attempts to weaken and destroy it, made under the deceitful pretence of love of liberty and attachment to the rights of the people.
The design to establish monarchy attributed to the friends of the government be considered as a most malignant and dangerous calumny. Unsupported as it was by any acts, or even the expressions of opinions, yet there were many who were weak enough to believe it. He thought, in this country a more fatal poison could not have been infused into the public mind. The body of the people were attached to a republican form of government. He had no doubt that, to maintain this form of government, they would sacrifice every other consideration. When they are brought to suppose
that those who administer the government aim at the establishment of monarchy, they will be ripe for insurrection, or ready to join an invading army.
He could not imagine that the delusion on this subject reached to any alarming extent. He believed that a great majority of the people were attached to their government, and had full confidence in their rectitude. But there were no doubt some weak and credulous enough to believe the slanders which the enemies of the government had propagated. The patriotism of these few would not be shown in attachment to their country, but in a furious opposition to those whom they have been taught to think were enemies to liberty and equality.
Sir, said he, let the French come with the cap of liberty mounted on their rancards, singing ca ira , planting liberty poles, and denouncing the government as an aristocratical and British faction, and I fear you would see some patriots forgetting their country, and under the ardent impression of their political fanaticism, ready to imbue their hands in their brother's blood. Revolution was now confined to politics—religion and morals were revolutionized. The sacred love of country, once ranked amongst the best principles of man's nature, was now sacrificed to the very sound of equality.
These sentiments were not declaration, they were drawn from what had actually happened. The example of Holland was before us. No nation had ever struggled with more fierceness and obstinacy to establish their independence. The people of no nation had been more celebrated for their patriotism. And yet, within the compass of a few years, we had seen that spirit yielding to a new passion which had involved the country in slavery and wretchedness. For a few empty sounds they have bartered the independence of their country.
The patriots united with the invaders, and as soon as they were told that they were all free and equal, surrendered their government and treasures to France. They are punished beyond the desert of folly. An army of 25,000 plunderers is established in their bosom, and the vultures will not be satisfied while there is any thing to devour. They have now the equality of slaves, and the liberty of singing the songs and playing with the baubles which France has given in exchange, for the right of governing them with the bayonet.
Mr. B. said he would turn his eyes to a picture still more melancholy than that of Holland. He alluded to Switzerland. The people of those cantons were illustrious for their love of liberty and their devotion to their country. Liberty they had, and with it all the blessings which good government could bestow. They did not escape, however, the poison of the French mania. The storm of the revolution reached them, and Switzerland has been erased from the list of independent nations. Still brave, still attached to their country, yet seduced by the flattery and false promises of their invaders, instead of uniting in a common defence, they divided among themselves, and thus fell an easy prey.
Cannot these dreadful instances of credulity and delusion open our eyes! Must this country swell the catalogue of national folly and human misery!
He trusted there was a Providence who would protect us. He trusted that a great majority of the people would be preserved from falling into those fatal errors which had proved the ruin of other nations.
He was not disposed to doubt the patriotism of the people. It was not distrusting their patriotism, by providing an army of disciplined soldiers. No one could predict what would be the first impression of an invasion. France was not without emissaries, and some friends in this country. At this moment, it was of vast importance that the government should have some troops to rally the confidence as well as the forces of the nation no regular army could be contemplated as an adequate defence. But their utility was still great. They were a point which would concentrate the militia, the great reliance of the country.
Sir, said Mr. B. because our militia are brave, and willing to turn out in case of invasion, shall we not add to them the aid and support of a corps of disciplined troops? Shall they be exposed at once to the bayonets of veteran soldiers inured to fighting?
Without meaning to disparage the militia, he would say that no men could be made soldiers the day they were led to the field. If we designed therefore effective resistance, it was necessary to have some men at least instructed in discipline before an invasion happened.
But we have been told, Mr. Chairman, said Mr. B. that our pecuniary means are not equal to the support of the army which has been directed to be raised.
The argument on this subject has not been fairly stated by the Hon. Gentleman who moved the resolution.
We have two events to contemplate, either that a treaty will or will not be concluded with France. If a treaty should be concluded, then by the law raising this army the troops would of course be disbanded. Because they are enlisted to serve during the existence of the difference between France and the United States, unless sooner disbanded.
If a treaty should be concluded, it must be in a short time. The event must be known in a few months, and of consequence, in case of peace, the expense to the country would be only the pay and subsistence of about 3500 (the number already enlisted for 12 regiments) for two or three months, which could not exceed 200,000 dollars.
If, however, France should still insist on terms destructive of the honor and independence of the nation—if, Sir, nothing should remain but war, yet gentlemen say the army ought to be disbanded? It is impossible such can be their infatuation. If France
should again refuse us peace, it must be because she has some great hostile intention against us.
The present state of things is prejudicial to her. She gains nothing, and loses something. If she did not mean to do more, if she did not aim at some great advantage, she would readily accede to the moderate terms of accommodation which we offer.
What can she design? A war upon our commerce is not a sufficient object. It would be of advantage to her corsairs, but the government would acquire neither reputation nor advantage by it. If France will not make peace, she can design nothing less than conquest. And will we stop to calculate the expense of a war for our liberty and independence. It had been well observed by an Hon. Gentleman from Virginia, that at the commencement of our revolution America did not do it. Destitute of all means of defence, but the energy of public spirit, calculation would have been useless. At this time we had means upon which we might calculate, and we trusted the spirit of the nation still remained. I believe, said Mr. B. that in a war for their independence, the people of these states would submit to any taxes which their defence might require. If it were fifty per cent on their capital, they would rather part with it than with their rights and liberties, which they purchased with so much blood and treasure.
In fact, in the event which he was contemplating, the only question for the people would be, whether they would not spend a part of their fortunes in their defence, rather than yield the whole in endless contributions to France? Upon such a question he presumed there could be no hesitation.
He should detain the committee a short time longer in offering some observations upon the probable operation of the resolution abroad, in case it were adopted.
Gentlemen in favor of the resolution affect to believe, that its adoption would not influence the negotiation which is pending with France.
None of us have entertained the idea attributed to us by the hon. mover of the resolution, that these troops were to be sent to Europe, or were to act against France. We readily agree that nothing would be more chimerical and absurd.
It is not from any view of a possible operation of the army against France that the disbanding could influence the negotiation, but from the impression such a measure would necessarily make on the French government as to the state of affairs in this country. If after having raised an army against them without any change of conduct on their part they were to see us disarm, what would they infer? Either that extreme imbecility pervaded our councils, or that there was a want of means on the part of the government to maintain a small military force. Or perhaps they would make an inference still more serious, that these whom they called and supposed their party in this country, had become more powerful than the government.
In either case they would perceive less ability in the accomplishment of any views which they had had on the country than our plans of defence may have caused them to apprehend, and, of consequence, the inducements to an accommodation of differences would be diminished. It was a wise axiom in politics, that a nation which would negotiate to advantage, should be prepared to fight.
The resolution was predicated on an opposite principle, and was repugnant to the plain evidences of experience and common sense.
Mr. B. said, the disbanding the army would have the worst effect at home. If the resolution succeeded, the soldiers were disbanded in the midst of winter, were left without employment, and were thrown on the community to subsist by plunder or charity. That if the measure were delayed to that season when common justice would suffer the troops to be disbanded, the event of our mission to France would be known, and the term of enlistment would expire by their own limitation or the necessity of retaining the troops would be no longer questionable. He begged gentlemen to consider what would be the situation of the country if the army were now disbanded, and at the end of 3 months France should declare war. Would an officer or soldier return to the service of a government which might be obliged to dismiss them the next day without any change accruing in their political affairs?
Mr. B. concludes with observing, that viewing the resolution in every point of light in which it presented itself to him, he felt the necessity of giving it his decided negative.
HENRY BENBRIDGE
BEGGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 23 Dock Street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 14. d.r.w.g.6w
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Company of Captain MATTHEW HENRY, 12th Regt. U. S. Infantry, an enlisted soldier named MOSES WYNAN, born in Pennsylvania, by trade a shoemaker, thirty years of age, five feet eight and an half inches high, black eyes, black hair, fair complexion, has lost two of his fore teeth which is very perceptible when he talks. It is known that he now lives in this city.
Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge him in jail, or shall deliver him to the subscriber at his quarters in Robert between Ninth and Tenth Street, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 16th Regiment Infantry. Jan 7.
NEW THEATRE.
On Monday Evening, February 3, (FOR THE LAST TIME THIS SEASON) Will be presented, A much admired Comedy, called
THE STRANGER.
The Stranger, Mr. Wignell—Oloman, Mr. Francis—Peter, Mr. Bissett—Steinfert, Mr. Wood—Mrs. Haller, Mrs. Merry—Ann, Mrs. Francis
To which will be added, (not acted these 5 years) A Comic Opera, called
THE HAUNTED TOWER.
Lord William, Mr. Cain—Baron of Oakland, Warren—Edward, Mr. Francis—Lewis, Mr. Bissett—Adele, Mrs. Oldmixon—Cicely, Miss Broadhurst.
Fox, one Dollar, Pir, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar. VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
INSURANCE COMPANY Of the state of Pennsylvania.
February 1, 1800.
THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of twenty two dollars on each share of the stock of this company for the last six months, which will be paid to the stockholders or their legal Representatives, after the 10th inst.
JAMES S. COX, President. February 1. d.r.w.g.1
MILITARY LAND WARRANTS. FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING.
JAMES E. SMITH as early as the 2d of Sept. shortly after his return from viewing the Military Land, offered his service to the holders of Military Land Warrants for the purpose of classing, registering and locating them, in consequence of an arrangement made with Mr. James Johnson in July preceding, on the land, for the purpose of examining the sections in the whole survey. This business having been carried into complete effect by Mr. Johnson, with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that country, they having taken notes descriptive of the situation, soil and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey. Mr. Johnson being now here with those notes, together with the said J. E. Smith having a complete copy of the Surveyor General's return, made to the Treasury Department of the Township surveys.
Being thus informed the subscribers, jointly, offer their services to the holders of warrants of the above description, to receive, register and locate, for which one tenth part of the land located will be required as a compensation—for locating where the registry is already made, as may be hereafter agreed on by applying to either of the subscribers. Such of the honorable members of Congress as may now hold, or may receive warrants from their friends before the 1st of February next, by addressing a line to either of the subscribers, through the medium of the Post Office, will be waited on agreeable to their appointment.
JAMES E. SMITH, No. 100, South 8th Street, opposite the Horse Market. JAMES JOHNSON, No. 329, Market Street, 314w.11-thf. February 1.
SADDLE-BAGS, HAS LOST
ON the night of the 31st January during the Snow Storm—the owner upon discovering the contents and paying the cost of this advertisement, will have them restored to him, by applying at the Board Yard, adjoining the new Roman Church in North Fourth Street. February 1. def.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE, NEAR THE CITY.
On Wednesday the fifth day of March next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, will be sold by public auction, the following described valuable Lots of Ground, originally granted for SUMMER RESIDENCE.
No. 1. A CERTAIN LOT or piece of LAND, situate on the east side of Germantown road, about two miles and a half from the city of Philadelphia, bounded on the north by land of Mr. Thomas Graves, wherein he is now erecting a house and making improvements for his summer residence, on the east by land of Joseph Norris, and west by the said road, containing by computation 74 acres and a half.
No. 2. A certain lot or piece of land, part of a tract commonly called the Vineyard, situate on the west side of the Wissahickon or Ridge road, nearly opposite to Turner's lane, in the neighbourhood of the Country Seats of Jeremiah Parker, John Nixon, James Crawford and Jasper Moylan, Esqrs. being marked and numbered in a plan or map of the said large tract called the Vineyard, No. 21, containing seven acres and ten perches.
No. 3. One other lot or piece of land adjoining the last described lot to the northward, containing 11 acres and one hundred and three perches.
The very valuable property now offered for sale must be too well known to require a further description. It is well worth the attention of those who wish to secure to themselves pleasant and healthy situations in the vicinity of the city.
The terms of sale are, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in ten days after the sale; one third in ninety days, and the remaining third in six months; for the two last payments (including interest) approved endorsed notes to be given.
The title is unexceptionable. Sold by order of Messrs. Isaac Wharton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nickell, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Trustees for the creditors of Blair McClenaghan.
JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. January 28. 32w.28f.615M.
FIRE BUCKETS.
The great inattention shown by a number of Citizens, by suffering their Fire Buckets to remain for days and sometimes for weeks in the streets and alleys, adjacent to where they have been used at fires, has induced the Mayor to direct the High Constable, at the expiration of four days from the time that a fire shall happen in the City, to have collected and removed to the City Hall, the Fire Buckets which he may find in the Streets after that period. The owner will thereby have an opportunity of recovering their Buckets, which perhaps, otherwise would have been lost by their neglect. A number is now at the City Hall. January 7, 1800.

JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17 South Second Street, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE MEDICINES.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. A long eulogium on the virtues of this medicine is unnecessary, as the money will be returned if patient is not relieved—it never having failed in many thousand cases; not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a bottle, and numbers not half a bottle.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills. Dr. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE German Corn Plaister. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The Genuine Petrosan Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invincible cuticular, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant materials (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing cutaneous blemishes of the face and skin of every kind, particularly, freckles, pimples, pits, after small-pox, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. The Petrosan Lotion operates mild-ly, without imposing that natural, intense per-spiration, which is essential to health—yet it is a P. & C. are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delightfully soft and smooth, improving the complexion and retaining the bloom of youth; never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. Warranted an infallible and immediate cure, at once using being the most speedy, effectual and pleasant remedy ever offered to the public, and for the satisfaction of the timid, the proprietor marks each that this ointment does not contain a single particle of mercury or any other pernicious ingredient in its composition, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women and on infants newly born.
Patent Indian Vegetable Specific. For the cure of Venereal Complaints of every description. An extensive trial of near four years has proved the vegetable specific to be effectual in expelling the venereal virus, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and has restored health to many who have been brought to the verge of the grave by the improper administration of mercury. Within this period upwards of eight thousand patients have experienced its salutary effects.
MAMERTON'S Worm destroying Lozenges. Which have, within the last year, relieved upwards of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PERSONS of all ages in various complaints arising from worms and from foetuses or obstructions in the Stomach and Bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title to commonly supposed of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body, but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the Stomach and Bowels of whatever is loath or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
At the place of sale may be seen many remarkable cures, the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application—not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where—but at home.
Persons wishing to procure any of the above medicines genuine, must apply ONLY as above—and likewise observe, that the signature of Lee & Co. (who are appointed the general agents for the United States) is pasted on the outside of each, without which they cannot be genuine.
At the above place may be likewise had, GOWLAND'S LOTION.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
ANDERSON'S PILLS, &c. &c. Wholesale purchasers allowed a liberal profit by application to Lee & Co. Market Street, Baltimore; who will punctually execute all orders.
January 15. 22wtf One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the POST-OFFICE, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—as the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED.
Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward.
WILSON & SWANN. Fredericksburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10.
All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
ENGRAVING. By TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, viz. PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Type and Wood Cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth west corner of Fifth and Spruce Streets.
N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10. 12w4w.
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE Of the Treasurer of the Corporation for the City is kept at No. 100, South Eighth Street, opposite the Horse Market, where all application, as respects the business of that Office must be made. JAMES E. SMITH, Treasurer. January 20. 12w2w.
REPOSITORY FOR THE SALE OF HORSES AND CARRIAGES.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he continues to keep his Stable in Seventh, near Market Street, for the reception of Horses and Carriages at private sale. From his long experience and knowledge of horses, and the confidence his fellow citizens have placed in him for a number of years past, he flatters himself he may be of essential service to those who may employ him in that way. They may be assured every exertion in his power shall be done for the mutual advantage of both seller and buyer. Horses taken in at livery on as low terms as any in the city, and particular care taken of them. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. January 23. 12mth-fdt.
NOTICE.
To all persons who own unseated Lands in Franklin County, State of Pennsylvania: THAT they come forward and pay their respective Taxes, (as there is a number of years now due) to PATRICK CAMPBELL, Esq. Treasurer for said County. If they do not, we will be obliged to proceed to make sale of them agreeably to law.
JAMES IRVIN, } Com'rs. JOHN HALLIDAY, } NATHAN McDOWEL, } Commissioners' office. Chambersburg, Jan. 1, 1800. 12w3m.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and claim the land with others as to make up the quantity required. The Subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and draw any section in which he may be employed.
If Letters or warrants addressed to Messrs. Additon, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 11th day of February next, or to the Subscriber at Matthew McConnell's, No. 121 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, until the 12th day of Feb. next, will be attended to. WM. MCLUNEY. January 16. 10w12f
TO THE Holders of Military Land Warrants.
ZACHARIAH BIGGS AND JOHN MATHEWS.
OFFER their services to the holders of military land warrants, to make the location on the 17th of February next, agreeably to the advertisement of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, relative thereto. They will receive a less quantity of warrants than for four thousand acres, and arrange them with others, so as to complete that number (which makes a location or quarter township) and have them registered. They each surveyed a district of the military tract, and have since explored the interior parts of the townships and sections, and will be able to designate with precision, the preference in the choice of the several locations or quarter townships throughout the whole body of the military lands. One tenth part of the land will be demanded for making the location, &c. to be taken by lot in such manner that their proportion of a section or quarter township will be together. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at No. 9, fourth Fifth Street, two doors above the Secretary of State's office, where satisfactory general information relative to the army laws may be obtained. JOHN MATHEWS. January 17. 12w3w
TO BE SOLD,
THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Poquelin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the fair road. ALSO
FOUR LOTS,
Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a saw-mill, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack. Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8. 22wtf.
Lodging and Breakfast,
FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 114, Spruce Street. November 11. 12w1f.
A Quantity of Dry Goods
ARE WANTED. FOR which real Estate in the Northern Liberties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but possession will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. 12w1f.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On the 18th day of February next, on the premises, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, (The property of the subscriber.)
SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, in the county town of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty-five from Philadelphia, containing 121 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There is on the premises a convenient two story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining, a stone spring house, over an excellent spring, a few paces from the door, with convenient out houses, &c. &c. The elegance of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman.
The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, or CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun. Newtown, January 11. 12w3w.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their families, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. 12w1f.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six—& with
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same—thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckahoe branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in the manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, be the order of which the priority of location, shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships claimed by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four cash installments, or one moiety of the four installments expressed in the subscription certificates: No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked in as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
MEDFORD AND WILLIS, Have received since their late Advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatts, 2 Casks Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Ginghams, 11 Tons Peterburg Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rockdale. William D. Lobs.—Leicester. Claude Johnson.—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSEY. December 10. 32w8w.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL,
NO. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chatsley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz.
Cheminette rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black titian flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress cases Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pins straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shell rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. 12w1f.
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA,
December 31, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 31st day of January next, at ten o'clock.
And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of six new Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 31st day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation.
"Article 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE About 25 acres of Land,
LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road.—On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Trench Francis, Esq.—on the north, by a road of two perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McColl. It is proposed to divide this land into three equal parts in order to suit the purchasers. Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Greenstown road, adjoining Masters's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin. For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th Streets. January 24. 12w1f.
City Commissioner's Office.
January 1, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following arrangements are made by the Board for the more effectual cleansing of the City—
District No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the north side of Vine, to the south side of Mulberry Street. 2. Hugh Roberts from the south side of Mulberry, to the south side of Chestnut Street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the south side of Chestnut to the north side of Spruce Street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the north side of Spruce to the south side of Cedar Street. When any PUMPS are out of order to the southward of High Street, apply to Thomas Dixey, in fifth near Cedar Street, or Godfrey Gable in Fourth between Chestnut and Walnut Streets; and for the northern part of the City to Isaac Dixey in Eighth between Sassafras and Vine Streets; Nicholas Hicks in Fifth near Vine Street, or to either of the City-Commissioners.
Meetings of the Commissioners on every Tuesday afternoon, 3 o'clock, at the Old Court House. January 17. 32w2w.
Valuable Property for Sale,
In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall.
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Bengel, subject to a ground-rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, No. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. March 5. 12w1f.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY of WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JVN. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 24, can be had from said Manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8. 12w1f.
TERMS
Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia,
FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS,
From the commencement Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time,
INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public.
TERMS.
THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars, 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dollars, whole bound, but, as the publisher does not intend to print more than the number subscribed for, a considerable rise on the price may be expected to non-subscribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. * * * Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have it at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Government.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in those rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenticated public records, and renders them almost invaluable. It is hoped, that Americans will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation.
* * * The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired:
"Philadelphia, June 15, 1798."
"To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States."
"The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia."
"That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconveniences by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as this publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves."
Thomas M'Kean, John D. Coxe, Charles Heatly, Samuel Levy, T. Kels, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read Jun., William T. Tilyman, John P. Milligan, Joseph B. M'Kean, John Beckley, S. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper M'oylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Keppel, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milner, John C. Wells, John L. Leith, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Witting, Samuel M'Fay, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, John Edward Pennington, Hiram Boker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Scurry, Claypoole, James Cruikshank, Matthew Catey, Henry C. Helmuth, Peter D. Haven, John Dunlap, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penn.
"True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798."
"WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK."
"RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, that the Clerk of the House of Representatives be authorized and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the same in print, as may be necessary to complete the same."
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved, March 28, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
may 20. 12w1f
LOTS
In the City of Washington.
A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, their situations various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered
FOR SALE. * * * For viewing the Plots, and for terms, apply to BONSAE & SHOEMAKER, No. 124 South Fourth Street. Phila. January 20. 12w1f.
PRINTED BY J. W. PENNO.