Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-28 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 2012.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 28, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
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.
For Charleston, THE SHIP JOHN BULKLEY, WILL sail in about ten days, for freight or passage apply to JESSE & ROBERT WALN. feb 18
FOR ST. CROIX. The armed Brig, ARIEL, JOHN GARDNER, master, lying at Albertson's wharf, will sail in ten or twelve days. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to John Nixon & Co. feb 21
INSURANCE OFFICE. THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends, in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPPING, is now opened at No. 45 South Front-street, where a share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. N. & J. FRAZIER. feb 15
For Sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, dec 31
For Sale, The Schooner, THREE SISTERS Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 700 barrels and fails remarkably fast, when loaded draws about 8 or 8 1-2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the fails that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small Expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 47, Penn-street. feb. 6.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 19, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10
Madras Handkerchiefs. An elegant assortment, just received, And for Sale, by ISAAC LORD, Next to No. 44, South Wharves. feb 7
To be Let, A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette. feb. 7
Notice. TO BE SOLD, Or exchanged for property in or near Philadelphia. A FARM of one hundred and forty two acres of Land on the road from New-Port to Lancaster, 3 1/2 at a London Grove Meeting House Chester county, the Farm House is formerly used as a Store and Tavern, for further information apply to CHARLES WHARTON, at his house No. 135 South Second-street. feb. 18.
A quantity of Russia Hemp Cordage and bar Iron 25 hundred Fallow Platters, Royal Britannia Checks &c in cases Now landing from the ship Four Friends, Capt. Hubber, from Hamburg, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND, Who have on hand, Crates of Earthen Ware Cannon and Cartridges of various sizes Dry white Lead Guns and Pistols assorted in cases Gun Flints in kegs Ship's Mullets Claret of a superior quality in cases of 1 to 3 dozen each. feb. 13
Just received per ship Juno, Capt. Wolters, from Hamburg, Creas à la Morlaix, Dowlas, whole pieces Do. half do. Brown Platters. Also on hand, Russia Horse Hair, cured and uncured, Do. Deck nail rods, Brandy 4th proof, and Rice. For sale by ISAAC HAZLEHURST & SON. feb. 15.
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second street, viz An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens Cassia, silk-umbrellas An assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lustrine do. do. lattins do. do. fenhawes do. do. file handkerchiefs do. do. felling silks Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WHITFIELD & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co.
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan 29.
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient: thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs: and all those indebted to said Thomas, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, Assignees WILLIAM BUCKLEY, JOHN HALL. J. Thomas. dec. 31.
Hemp & Iron. THE CARGO of the Brig FANNY, J. Bruisberg, master, from St. Petersburg, CONSISTING OF 89 Bales Hemp, 1634 Bars Iron 11 Bales Ravens Duck 3 Ditto Russia Sheeting FOR SALE BY Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water-street. feb 7
WHO HAVE ALSO FOR SALE. 200 Bales Ticklenburghs and Oznabrigs, 100 Ditto Hefians and Rolls, Creas, Britannias, Patterbarnes, Bielefeld Linen, Checks and Stripes, Brown Holland, Hunting, Sail Twine, Turkey Yarn, Hair Ribbon, Tapes, Bed Ticks, Hog's Bristles, Port Wine, Claret, Salt, Roll Brimstone, German Steel, Slates, Yellow Ochre, Window Glass, Pearl Barley, &c. &c. feb 7
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Admr. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1799
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED. PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agent at any part within the said City of the WHOLE or PART of 104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, In lengths of ten or twelve feet, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, as under: 24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thick end, if bored, 4 1-2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thick end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thick end, if bored, 3 inch pipe. 104,000 The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots: no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unbored, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth street, the first House from Market-street. feb 8
Bricks Wanted. PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 21st day of the present month, FOR DELIVERY, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia or their agent—on any part of Schuylkill-street, George-street, Broad-street, or Center-Square, between the Schuylkill and Center-Square, as shall be directed, the WHOLE, or PART of One Million of sound, hard burned BRICKS. No Samuel or place Bricks will be received—One half of this quantity will be required to be delivered before the 21st of March next—the other before the 15th of May. It is desired that the proposals may mention the Yard from which the bricks are intended to be delivered, and that they be sent in writing to B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth street the first House from Market-street. feb 8
Just Received, By the ships Juno, Wolters, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruples filets 35 do. 8-4 do. 139 do. creas à la Morlaix 34 do. 9-8 coutils 3 do. 4-4 do. 44 do. 6-4 guingas 250 do. Russia sail-duck 10 pipes Ricario wine 25 hundred French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each 7 claret of super-228 do. at 1 doz. do. do. 3 or quality. Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburghs, at 23 to 28 cents pr. yd 12 do. Wefer linnen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box paterbarnes 5 boxes hollow glass ware 5 cases Russia bristles (first quality) Erick & Lewis Bollmann, no. 100, Spruce street feb. 13
FOR SALE, Deliverable at Norfolk, A CARGO OF Honduras Mahogany, & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND, & CO. February 9.
FOR SALE, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy HAY, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8.
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID, HAVING purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16.
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-street nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth street A person who has some knowledge of painting, or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11
ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. jan. 30.
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth street A person who has some knowledge of painting, or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11
Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE, First Dancers of the NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that their first BALL will be on Thursday next, 14th Feb. at Gellers' Hotel—Ladies tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Byrne, or of their scholars. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, having opened their Noble Dance now in all the polished circles of Europe—and relying on their generous patronage of their pupils, hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Please to enquire of Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second streets, or during the hours of Tuition, at Gellers' Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from eight till nine for Gentlemen—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. February 11.
Iron Works, Mills, & Valuable Lands FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the well known Malbro' Iron Works, situate in Frederick county, State of Virginia, adjacent to which are 8,700 acres of Land which he will also sell with or without the Works. The said Mills and Iron Works are situated on Cedar Creek a large and never failing stream which is applied to working the Forge. The Furnace, Merchant, Grid and Saw Mills are worked by the water of the big spring which arises at the distance of about 1-4 of a mile from the Mills and Furnace and is more than sufficient for the aforesaid purposes. The command of water from those two streams is so advantageous and abundant as to admit of the erection of any other branches of manufacture which may be thought eligible. On a part of the lands is an inexhaustible bank of Iron ore, equal or superior in quality to any on the continent. The Iron Works are at present out of repair but might in a short time and at small expense be put in blast. The Manufacturing Grid and Saw Mills are lately repaired, and are now in complete order for business. The times of sale will be made known and documents authenticating the title to the property with a plot of the lands and certificates of the quality of the ore will be shown on application to Josiah Watson, jun. No. 43 North Third-street, Philadelphia, or the subscriber in Alexandria. JOSIAH WATSON, feb. 23.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I am to be sold on such terms, that the purchaser need not advance any cash, unless he pleases, till it is earned by my services, provided no accident happens me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 13 1/2 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER—I was got by Hall's imported horse Eclipse, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slim; my grand dam was got by Old Figure; my great grand dam by Tatters Othello out of Selima, &c. &c. as will more fully appear by William Lyle's attested certificate who raised me. My character as a racer is well established; I won the colt's purse at Bladensburg of twenty guineas; I won a fifty guineas purse at Baltimore, a fifty guineas purse at Annapolis and a fifty guineas purse at Hagerstown. I never lost a race but the last I run at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly shod, as I lost all my plates before I got in. I am in fine plight, found in every respect; my offspring are in great repute, some of which are now in training for the turf—procure me good Rands and entertainment and I am able to earn one thousand dollars per annum. Any person inclining to buy or rent may know the terms by applying to John Carnan (Lovehall) Cecil county and state of Maryland, eight miles south of Elkton. feb. 21.
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, JOSEPH ANTHONY, } Executors. December 26.
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy.—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least fifty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Davis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. jan. 30.
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the best order to receive seeds next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a flue Spring-House and Walnut-Barn; a stone Tenant's House; a large stone Barn and many other useful outbuildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. B. BONSALL, Dock-street, or J. LAUMONT, on the Premises. feb 4
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 219 High-Street. feb 11
IMPORTED in the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hemp linens and oznabrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per cll 70 do. bleached and brown hefians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chiefs plattas 3 do. dowlas 30 do. creas à la Morlaix 12 do. chopallos 15 do. Bielefeld linen 90 do. patterbarnes 43 do. Britannias 1 do. Holland canvas 1 do. Russia do. 3 do. Russia sheethings 1 do. ravens duck 2 do. Russia drills 1 do. brown holland 2 do. Silesia romans 2 do. Wahrendrop linens 1 do. Caraudoles 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. cambricks and lawns 1 do. diaper 12 do. stripes 18 do. checks 1 do. samson 1 do. Arabia stripes 1 do. hunting for colors 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribbon 3 boxes tapes, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. fine blue lillados 3 chests men's slippers 3 do. bed ticks 2 casks hog's bristles 6 chests writing paper 4 do. quilts 2 do. feeling-wax 3 packages oil-cloth 4 do. sail-twine 1 do. watches 14 pipes Port wine 92 cases claret 130 do. fine long corked claret 1600 bushels fine salt 40 casks of roll brimstone 200 casks of naval stores 50 logs prime mahogany 4 bds. coffee mills 6 bundles German steel 10 chests of flutes and pencils A package of skates 1 do. woolen caps, &c. 4 chests of Nuremberg toys 40 kegs of yellow ochre 3 bds. Glue 3 barrels of lentils 5 chests of prime red crust Holland cheese 30 kegs of pearl barley 60 boxes of capers 400 bales of upper and sole leather 300 boxes window glass 800 Damaskins 10 boxes glass tumblers assorted 2 bds. pumice stone 1 box of mill saws 1 cask of cutlery A quantity of bone uss and pickling pots A few ships anchors, &c. november 12
UNITED STATES. Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of an alias writ of venditioni exponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee-house in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 4th day of March next at 7 o'clock in the evening.—All that certain two-story brick Mesuage, with the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the south side of Chestnut-street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets from the river Delaware, the lot containing in breadth on Chestnut-street one hundred and one feet, and in depth two hundred and thirty-five feet to George-street, with tea house, garden, &c. Two three-story brick Mesuages nearly finished, and the lots thereunto belonging, situate on the east side of Sixth-street, between Walnut and Spruce-streets, each lot containing in breadth on Sixth-street twenty-two feet, and in depth one hundred and seventy-seven feet; the whole clear of all encumbrances. And also a ground rent of thirteen pounds eight shillings and nine pence, clear of taxes, issuing out of a three-story brick house and lot situate on the east side of Sixth-street aforesaid from the river Delaware, adjoining the left above mentioned houses. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swanwick, esquire, deceased, and will be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
Marshall's Office, Philadelphia, Feb. 21. } dit4Mar
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authenticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particularly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Monday the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols John Adlum } Administrators. feb 4
All Persons indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WILLS, no. 139, Market street Philadelphia dec. 4, 1798
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the best order to receive seeds next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a flue Spring-House and Walnut-Barn; a stone Tenant's House; a large stone Barn and many other useful outbuildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. B. BONSALL, Dock-street, or J. LAUMONT, on the Premises. feb 4
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 219 High-Street. feb 11

CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY. THE Subscribers are respectfully informed that the next Assembly will be held on Thursday the 7th of March. Feb. 27 dt7mar
B A L L. MESSRS BYRNE & QUESNET'S BALL, will be kept jointly, this Evening, the 28th of February, at O'Ellers's Hotel, Feb. 27
Volunteer Grenadiers. THIS Corps is ordered to assemble at the House of Wm. Ogden, in Chestnut-Street, at 6 o'clock on Saturday evening next, on business of importance. By command, G. K. HARRISON, 1st serjt. Feb. 25.
WELCH SOCIETY. THE members of the Welch Society are requested to attend the annual meeting on the first of March next, at one o'clock, at Ogden's Tavern, No. 86, Chestnut-Street, to choose officers for the ensuing year—a dinner will be provided and on the table at 3 o'clock precisely. OWEN POULK, Secretary. Feb. 25.
WANTED, A Middle aged woman, of good character, in the capacity of Child's maid. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 25. 3t
NOTICE To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased. THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL, Philadelphia, 26th Feb. 1799. m.th.11May
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale. SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware, adjoining lands of Matthias Sipler and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water floats for Burlington flats every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street. Feb. 27 eut&tf
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that an assessment of Eight dollars is levied on each share, payable one half immediately, and the remainder in 60 days from the 14th instant; which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth-Street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The Proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being punctual, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred agreeably to the constitution. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, sec'ty. Feb. 16 3aw1m
Wharf and Stores, For Sale. THAT valuable Estate about 71 feet 3 inches on Water Street, bounded on the north by Sassafras Street, and extending into the river Delaware, on which are erected very extensive floors and wharf in good repair—plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf—in every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of the wharf, or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that will produce a handsome income. Also, sundry valuable Ground Rents, well secured in the city, and of such amounts as to be an object to any person desirous of investing money in that way. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, JOHN WARDER, no. 208, North Front Street. 2nd Month, 7th 1799 3aw3w
CHARLES CAMPBELL, W A T C H - M A K E R. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-Streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents.
FOR SALE. A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24 3awtf
George-Town, Potomac. I WILL sell one Two Story Brick House and Lot on High-Street—One Two Story new Frame House on the same Street—One Two Story Frame House in a beautiful situation for a private family. This lot will admit of improvement, being 75 feet front by 150 feet back—For further particulars enquire of THOMAS Y. SPROGELL. George-Town. Feb. 25. 3aw3w
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, Feb. 14. 3awtf
Late Foreign Articles NEW-YORK, February 26. By the Trio, Conger, arrived here yesterday from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 17th December. They contain the very pleasing intelligence detailed in the succeeding columns. [We thank the gentleman who handed us papers.]
LONDON, December 8. French Papers. We this day received the Paris Journals to the 15th Frimaire (the 3d instant) but at so late an hour we can only present our readers with those articles that are of the greatest importance:
PARIS, 9 Frimaire, Nov. 28. Yesterday afternoon M. Ruffo, the Neapolitan ambassador to the French Republic, left Paris to return to his court. His secretary of legation will remain here as charge d'affaires. 11 Frimaire, Dec. 1. Some symptoms of commotion have manifested themselves in the department of Saone and Loire. A part of the garrison of Dijon has been sent thither to suppress the insurgents. Letters from the western departments announce that attempts are making to reorganize the Chouans; and that the country is infested with robbers, particularly the department of the Cotes du Nord. We are informed also from Strasbourg, that the cantons in the neighbourhood of the vast forest of Haguenau are again ravaged by a band of brigands, who have at their head one Weber, who escaped lately from the prisons of that city. If we can believe a letter from Trieste, admiral Nelson was expected in that city, to take on board, perhaps, the Austrian troops destined for Naples.
12 Frimaire, Dec. 3. Some here endeavour to make it be believed, that the intelligence respecting the capture of Mahon, by the English, is premature; but unfortunately it appears to be too certain. It is confirmed by the last letters from Spain: they all agree in stating, that the English landed in considerable force, and that the place was immediately given up, as the fortifications, having been razed at the end of the last war, were not in a condition to make any resistance. Besides, the inhabitants who had been so long under the British government, and were accustomed to their manners, do not seem to have made much opposition. The British troops, which effected this conquest, were those that lately failed from Lisbon on a secret expedition. This conquest is of great importance to the English, as it will afford excellent shelter to their fleets in the Mediterranean.
A letter from Madrid, dated 16 Brumaire, (November 6) says, "We have just received from the Indian Seas the following intelligence, which gives us much pleasure: It is an account of a complete victory gained by the brave General Avala, who commanded a squadron of three ships and two frigates, have fallen in with an English squadron of nearly the same force, and after an obstinate battle, sunk one, and obliged the rest to strike." A letter from Constantinople, dated 4 Brumaire, October 25, says, "Calan Pacha, governor of Damascus, has been named Seraskier (commander in chief) of the army destined to act against Buonaparte. According to the latest advices, the number of the army assembled in Syria, was very considerable. They were to begin their march about the 1st of Vendemiaire, September 22."
A Russian corvette, a brig, and a transport, arrived successfully at Boyoukdere, where they cast anchor, probably in order to wait for the second division from Sebastopol, which is to reinforce the fleet of admiral Uchakow, in the Mediterranean. The Ottoman and Russian squadrons touched some days at Scio, in order to procure provisions. Two Russian frigates failed thence for Alexandria, accompanied by six Turkish vessels, with ten gun-boats and bomb-ketches. We have since learned that the combined squadron was seen near Milo.
The naval force which the French have still in the old port of Alexandria, are, le Causer and the Dubois, of 64 and 56 guns; la Junon, le Cancre, le Muiron, of 40 guns; l'Alceste, le Courageux, la Mantone, le Leon, of 26, and le Montenotte, of 34; le Rivoli, la Salamone and le Alerta brigs; la Portugaise, l'Oranger, l'Aglae, bomb-vessels; la Negresse, la Chasseuse, l'Independant, le Vif, and le Chien de Chasse, cutters, with la Victoire galley; total of the crews 4953. The flotilla of the Nile, under the command of rear-admiral Paree, consists of le Cherf cheber, le Revanche, demi-cheber, and la Capricieuse, le Sans Quartier, le Pluvier, l'Etoile and l'Eclair cutters; la Coquette and l'Amoureuse demi-galleys, and l'Helene, la Victoire and l'Espérance gun-boats. These vessels are blockaded by the division under commodore Hood, who has before Alexandria the Zealous, of 74 guns, the Goliath, of 78, the Swiftsure, of 74, with the Alcmene, Emerald, and la Bonne Citoyenne frigates. There are before Damietta, one ship of the line, two frigates, la Fortune chebec, and la Torride, and le Leger cutters. These three last vessels were taken by commodore Hood. Le Leger had lately come from Toulon.
December 10. NAPPER TANDY. HAMBURGH, Nov. 27. The vessel in which Tandy and his companions had been on the coast of Ireland, was driven by a storm on the coast of Norway, from whence, apprehensive that in navigating the north sea, they should fall in with some English cruiser, they resolved to proceed to France by land. Intelligence of their route, was received at Hamburg shortly after they had arrived there (on the 22d of November). They were traced to the inn bearing the sign of the arms of America: Sir James Crawford, the British minister, immediately, waited on the chief magistrate
to request a warrant to arrest those persons as subjects of Ireland, in rebellion against their sovereign, but could not obtain it: not discouraged, however, he three times again applied, and at length obtained an order of the police to the required effect. On the 24th, soon after four in the morning, Sir James led the officers of police, attended by a guard, to the American Arms, which he completely invested, waited till the doors were open between five and six, when he entered with his escort, which instantly occupied every passage. The master of the house was then called, who on being asked for the strangers by their travelling names, showed their several apartments. Early as it was, Napper Tandy was found writing. The officer who entered his room, demanded his passport, which he, with much confidence said he would produce, and going to his trunk took out a pistol, which presenting at the officer, he said, "This is my passport!" The officer, however, being a man of uncommon bodily strength, seized and wrested the pistol from him; at which time the guard, called by the scuffle, entered the room, and secured Mr. Tandy, who together with his associates, were shortly after put in irons, and by order of Sir J. Crawford, confined in several guard houses.
No sooner had this event transpired in the morning, than citizen Maragon, the minister of the French republic, sent a note to the Senate claiming Napper Tandy and his colleagues as French citizens, and threatening to quit Homburgh, if they were not released. Sir James Crawford, on the other hand, opposed the demand in terms equally strong. In this perplexity the Senate held an extraordinary deliberation, at five o'clock on Saturday evening, which lasted till midnight. Yesterday another meeting was held, but the result is kept profoundly secret. This, however, is certain, that the Senate, against the will and representations of Sir James Crawford, has ordered two of the prisoners to be unironed, what their fate will be, cannot yet be ascertained. Napper Tandy is in a bad state of health. The French charge des affaires, citizen D. Maitre, apprehensive of the fate of the prisoners, offered a considerable sum of money to an officer of the Hamburg regulars, who had the guard, to permit their escape; but he indignantly refused, and proclaimed the attempt to dishonor him. Sir James Crawford, and citizen Maragon immediately dispatched to their respective courts the particulars of this important event.
November 30. The Irish state prisoners continue in close custody. B. Blackwell has, as well as Tandy, been relieved from irons, on the remonstrance of the French minister. December 4. It is generally believed that Tandy and Blackwell, being claimed by France, the first as a general of Brigade, and the other likewise bearing a commission in their service, will be liberated. The fate of Morris and Peters, who continue ironed, appears certain as no powers interfere to avert their punishment.
December 12. We understand that a letter from Mr. Smith, at Constantinople, has the following paragraph: "The French that landed in this country and attempted to revolutionize Albania with two general officers at their head, to the number of 150 are taken, and 60 of their heads are now on poles before the Seraglio." The same letter says:—"We hear that Buonaparte has consented to the pressing instances of his army to return to France, at least to Alexandria, and aboard the transports and Venetian razes." On both these subjects we may look for information by the mail that became due this day.
December 13. Advices received overland yesterday enable us to give the following interesting extracts from the Bombay Courier of July 28, 1798. "If any dependence were to be placed upon the appearance of Mahratta affairs, some new commotion is not far distant. Nana Furnavefe has been brought from his station to Scindia's camp, in the neighborhood of Poona. An army of considerable strength belonging to the Nizam, and said to be in concert with the Poona Circar, is on its march to the Mahratta capital, and has passed the frontier. The Peshwa is said to entertain doubts of his personal security; and the city to be in daily apprehension of plunder. The destructive effects of these intestine feuds are obvious—the neighborhood of the armies has become a desert, and trade almost extinct—until the intrigue explodes, the semblance of friendship disguises the extreme of perfidy."
Extract of a letter from the Isle of France, dated April 5, 1798. "The villainies of former governors are trifles light as air to what I have now to relate. The committee of public safety is no more. It has given place to a permanent committee of seven, taken from the Colonial Assembly, who have resigned the right of inspecting their actions. The only law existing is the supreme will of these Heptarchs. Poor Malartic in his palace is a puppet, or rather a doge, who, if he dared to displease them, would indeed be wedded to the sea. Their first great object is the transportation of suspected dangerous persons. When a Frenchman has been guilty of avowing a criminal love for France, he is dispatched instantly on board the first ship no matter where bound; the convenience of the commander of the vessel is not consulted. Some have received a convenient hint, that as the muster-roll was not to be charged with the names of the disaffected—Dead men tell no tales. On the arrival of a pair of Ambassadors from the King of Mysore, little Malartic was ordered to issue out a flaming proclamation, unfolding all the secrets of Tippoo! It talked of the offensive and defensive alliance that mighty potentate means to enter into with the Republic, one and indivisible; inviting our brave youth to rally round his
banners. The Preneuse French frigate has landed about 200 persons to assist Tippoo, M. de Buc, 2d captain of the Preneuse, remaining at Mangalore as master attendant, with a salary of 500 pagodas a month."
December 14. This morning Mr. Fawkener arrived at the secretary of state's office with dispatches from Mr. Morton Eden, at the court of Vienna, containing an account received there of the destruction of Buonaparte's army in Egypt, and of that general being now dead. We do not find, however, that the account received at Vienna rests on any good authority: it was only a general rumor there, and as such has been forwarded to this country. Admiral Dickson is now at Yarmouth, He is to take upon him the command of the North Sea fleet, in the room of lord Duncan, who leaves that station. A mail which left Dublin on Saturday last, has arrived, but brings little new. The proposed union is still the prevailing topic of conversation in that capital. We are extremely sorry, says a morning paper, to learn, from the best authority, that notwithstanding the great lenity shown by the marquis Cornwallis to the Irish in rebellion, it has been discovered that they are at this moment swearing in great numbers as United Irishmen. The manufacture of pikes has been found to be going on in an alarming degree, under the expectation of receiving assistance from France.
December 15. MURDER OF BUONAPARTE, and his Officers. Although the advices, which reached us on Thursday, led us to expect some very favorable news from Egypt, yet our most sanguine hopes could not have anticipated the glorious news received yesterday, and which will form a pleasant addition to lord Nelson's victory. Yesterday morning early Mr. Fawkener, a king's messenger arrived, at the secretary of state's office, with dispatches from Mr. Morton Eden, his majesty's minister at Vienna, dated the 3d inst. He landed at Harwich the preceding night from a bye-boat hired at Cuxhaven, as he was directed to make every possible expedition to England. The advices, brought by him are as follows: On the 2d inst. an extraordinary courier arrived at Vienna, with letters to baron Thugut, from baron Herbert the imperial internuncio at Constantinople, dated the 17th November. These letters state, that general Buonaparte having been made acquainted with the inventions of the Arab chief, Mourad Bey, who was marching towards Cairo with very considerable force to attack him, summoned a council of war, to which some of the leading men among the natives, who professed friendship to his views, as well as all the superior officers of his own army were invited to attend, in order to consider of the best means of defending the country, and of levying impositions on the inhabitants to pay the troops. Buonaparte having opened the business of the meeting, a gentleman from Tripoli, who was present, drew a pistol and shot Buonaparte dead on the spot. The native officers followed the example of the Tripolitan gentleman, by falling on the other French officers, all of whom were put to death.—This proceeding was the signal for a general massacre of the French who were at Cairo; and as Mourad Bey was rapidly advancing, it was expected that very few of them would escape to tell their own tale of what had happened.
Such are the accounts received from Sir Morton Eden. Independent of the official manner in which they come to government, they are rendered highly probable by every information hitherto received from Egypt—This event was evidently the result of a bold conspiracy formed to get Buonaparte and his superior officers together; and having dispatched them, to cause a general rising on the French troops who were dispersed over the immense city of Cairo. The many intercepted letters from the French officers in Egypt, are the best testimony of the aversion of the natives of the country to their barbarous invaders; and they now seem to have ample revenge for the horrible barbarities committed by Buonaparte and his officers, who delivered up the town of Alexandria to pillage and fury for four hours.
But the above is not the only news contained in Sir Morton Eden's dispatches. The Pacha of Rhodes having landed at Abouki 8000 Barbary troops, who are the flower of the Mahomedan militia, attacked the town of Alexandria, which was retaken without much resistance. The particulars of this capture are not known: but it is probable that all the French garrison remaining there has been put to the sword. The destruction or capture of all the French shipping in that port will now become a matter of course.
December 17. Yesterday arrived the mail from Hamburg due last Wednesday. Although it brings no news of a decisive nature in regard to public affairs on the continent, yet the correspondence by it is rather interesting than otherwise. Every thing indicates approaching hostilities; but the season of the year must prevent for the present any operations in the North of Germany. The archduke Charles has established his head-quarters at a town called Montfort, adjoining the country of Grisons. The imperial troops, quartered in Bohemia, have marched partly to Tyrol and partly to the Lake of Constance; they are to be replaced by the Russians, who, it is supposed, will act against general Jourdan, and defend Franconia and Lower Suabia. This is, perhaps, one of the reasons why the command in chief of the Russian army has been given to Prince Ferdinand of Wirtemberg, who is peculiarly interested to defend the dominions of his brother. Prince Frederick of Orange has assumed the command of the imperial army in Italy, composed of 120,000 men. General Jourben, commander in chief of the French army in that country, has also entered upon his functions, and has ordered all the Austrian officers to quit the territory of the Cisalpine Republic.
Notwithstanding these public appearances, the foreign gazettes throw out many hints that the Directory is actively employed in endeavoring to negotiate a general peace.—The Strauburg Gazette of the 27th ultimo, speaks very positively on this subject. It states, "that Citizen Seyes, who resides at Berlin, has received directions relative to a general peace, and even to negotiate with England." Some people will, no doubt, endeavor to couple this paragraph with Mr. Grenville's mission to Berlin. The Dey of Algiers has ordered his corsairs to take every French vessel that they may fall in with.
Bathaw Aly, governor of Jamaica, has taken possession of three places in the late Venetian Dalmatia, occupied by the French. The capture of the ancient Venetian islands of Cerigo, Zante, and Cephalonia, by a division of the combined Russian and Turkish fleet is confirmed; and it further appears, that the same squadron had taken the port of Corfu, and forced the French garrison of the island to retreat towards Mezzo, and to throw itself into that fortress. To judge by the most recent accounts from Italy, respecting Malta, we may daily expect the welcome intelligence of its surrender to lord Nelson. The inhabitants of Corsica are also endeavoring to expel the French from that island. The Batavian Legislature has laid on no less than four different taxes on income and capital, to cover the public expenditure for this and the next following year. We recommend to our Opposition to compare this financial measure with that which has been proposed by Mr. Pitt.
Nothing further will probably be known for some days in corroboration of the news received on Friday from Constantinople.—We have given the facts precisely as they were received by government, and there are many concurrent circumstances which tend to confirm the truth of them, as far as regards the assassination of Buonaparte and all the superior officers whom he had summoned to his council at Cairo, and also as to what relates to the capture of Alexandria. It is said by some, that Baron Herbert, who forwarded the news to Vienna, had been once deceived in regard to the burning of the transports at Alexandria. Granted that he had been; this very circumstance would render him cautious how he received other reports of a similar nature, nor would Sir Morton Eden have dispatched a special messenger in such haste, had not the fact been well authenticated from various quarters. In respect to the recapture of Alexandria, we know by former advices, that the Pacha of Rhodes was gone to attack it with 8000 men. The garrison was not only weak, but much in want of provisions and water. This news cannot fail to make a very sensible impression throughout the French armies in Europe, as well as the interior of France; and it will tend to confirm the opinion that has been generally entertained that Buonaparte and his followers were only sent to Egypt to silence importunities, which the Directory could neither get rid of, nor satisfy.
We are concerned to learn by letters from Plymouth, that La Resolue French frigate, which formed part of the Brest expedition to Ireland, and was captured by the Melampus, has been burnt in Plymouth. Particulars not known.
We also learn that the famous Jacobin Jean Bon St. Andre, whom our readers will recollect as having been the commissioner of Robespierre on board the fleet which engaged Lord Howe on the glorious 1st of June, and who, on his return to Paris, congratulated the Committee of Public Safety on the triumph of that day, has at length met the late which he long since merited. He was consul at Smyrna, and at the breaking out of the war with the Porte, was thrown into confinement along with the other French residents in Turkey. Having behaved with great violence in his captivity, the Turkish government ordered him to receive the bastinado, and has sent him to keep company with the galley-slaves. May he long live to practise the favorite virtue of Republicans—Equality, among those people!
There is no reason whatever to doubt the truth of the above intelligence, as it was confirmed by several vessels which arrived at Constantinople from different parts on the day preceding the date of the dispatches.
The Navy Board has purchased the hulls of the following prizes taken by Lord Nelson, at the sum of 117,000. viz. the Franklin and Tonnant, of 80 guns; the Aguilon, Conqueror and Souverain Peuple, of 74 guns. The two last ships were only valued at 5000. each, the Franklin at 30,000.
Lord Hugh Seymour sets off for Portsmouth in a few days, to re-hoist his flag, and proceed to Lisbon, on which station, as he is expected to continue some time, Lady Horatio will accompany him; his Lordship will, some time hence, change the Portugal for a more distant station, it is thought the East-Indies, as successor to admiral Rainier, whose time is nearly expired.
LEGHORN, November 8. The day before yesterday the court set out for Pisa. Yesterday evening we were expecting letters from Venice, and had not received those due from Germany, when we saw an estafette arrive, dispatched by our minister at Bologna, with the news that the courier had been arrested in that city, and all his letters and packets taken from him. Our government immediately held a council, to which the Cisalpine minister was invited to repair. When he arrived at the place where the sittings of the councils were held, that minister heard the report of what had taken place.
It was represented to him, that this was not the conduct to be shewn towards a loyal court. The Cisalpine minister answered

that he was in no ways informed of the fact complained of. Being pressed to interple his authority to obtain reparation, he replied that it was not within the scope of his ministry to do so. The government, mortified at his conduct, immediately sent an edict to the Marquis de Manfredini, who had accompanied the count to Pisa. It is certain by the advice of the Minister, that one of the Directors of the post set out today for Milan, where it is known the packets taken from the courier were conveyed. It is believed that the object of this kind of proceeding was to discover what are the relations which exist between the Courts of Vienna, Naples, and Florence. It is certain there is a very intimate correspondence between them, but it is pretended there is nothing hostile in it. We are assured the Grand Duke employs the attendance he has over the Emperor his brother, to whom he is tenderly attached, to divert him from war.
FLORENCE, November 10. The Court is much occupied on the present state of affairs. There are long Councils of State held every day. It was reported that preparations for defence had been made, and that this was the object of the journey of the celebrated Manfredini to Vienna. But it is now said, that the Government will preserve a strict neutrality. We are not without fears for the safety of Leghorn.
HARWICH, Dec. 6. Arrived an American ship from South Bergen. She brings an account of thirteen French privateers having failed from port to port in the North Sea. A second American ship is arrived, which, after being taken by a French privateer and plundered, was given up to the crew.
PORTSMOUTH, December 12. Monday afternoon, about three o'clock, a Launch of the Atlas, of 98 guns, with a Surgeon and 17 men in her, was upset and all on board drowned. The ship was upset near the Niger frigate, when Captain Matthew Scott, of that ship, jumped overboard, and was the means of saving all of them. All the rest were picked up upon afterwards by other boats, but the Siren was suffocated with salt water, and could not be recovered.
LONDON, December 18.
Loss of His Majesty's ship Colossus Extract of a letter from Scilly, dated December 15. is with much concern I acquaint you with the loss of the Colossus man of war, of 74 guns, Captain G. Murray, on the night of Monday the 10th instant, in St. Mary's Road, Scilly.
In Friday the 7th inst. the above ship was in with a direct contrary wind, having her convoy eight vessels from Lisbon, arrived at the same time, the rest of the fleet having parted two days before for and, and the northern ports in the evening the wind having increased to a gale, cable parted, and all attempts to favour ship with others failing she drifted on a reef of rocks, called Southern Wells, near Island of Sampson, from 18 to 24 feet water, all the convoy riding in safe way, and since, notwithstanding the wind arisen to a perfect tempest, most fortunately not a life was lost save quartermaster Richard King, who dropped overboard and in act of founding.
The Islanders, at a very great risk, exerted themselves to the utmost, in cutters and in boats, and by Tuesday evening every man was taken out and safely landed, the land wounded first, whereof many were in the battle of the Nile, the most worthy of notice, and most to be commiserated, being to the very last. The following at the ship fell on her starboard beam, and so violent was the persevering sea, that no craft could attempt to approach ship, and at present little prospect of any of the stores, property, or even officers baggage being saved, or hereafter recovered to any extent.
The ship is said to have been distressed, in order to supply other vessels of his Majesty's fleet, and also to have been in a bad state of repair, and worse since she left Lisbon. The main and bowsprit are already gone over side.
Engleers, capt. Peyton, of the Defence, a battle of the Nile with capt. Draper, also officers from other ships; also a Mr. Burt and servants, with the remains of the admiral Lord Shuldham, intended to have been deposited under British turf.
The evening of this accident, came into anchor a French prize brig privateer of 14 guns; in the night gave out to sea, with a pilot on board; on going out, and sunk in the deep, and all hands perished.
The 9th arrived the King George, from Lisbon, in three days to Sicily for the most part E. S. E.
December 19. This day no less than six mails arrived Dublin. The only business that is to occupy the public mind in that city is the projected Union—a measure which certainly meet with much opposition many considerable bodies in Ireland. Irish Bar held a meeting on the business on Sunday the 9th instant, which was crowded attended. We can't of this day room to tell the proceedings, which after animated speeches, were concluded the following resolution:
Resolved, That the measure of a legislative Union of this kingdom and Great Britain is an innovation which it would be dangerous and improper to propose, as the present juncture to this country. The Lord Mayor of Dublin has complied with a requisition to call a meeting of the Merchants of that city.
The meeting was appointed for yesterday, to take into consideration a measure of the utmost importance to the kingdom. The Union no doubt is intended by the expression used.
A letter by the Lisbon Mail of this day contains the following paragraph: "It is reported here, and the report is credited, that Minorca has been captured by the English forces under General Stuart. We have also a report that General Buonaparte and Berthier have been killed, and the French army in Egypt, destroyed."
FALMOUTH, December 16. Arrived, the King George Packet, captain Bell, with the mail from Lisbon, after 14 days passage, she fortunately put into Scilly one day before the late heavy gale of wind came on. We are sorry to learn by her the loss of his majesty's ship Colossus, of 74 guns, capt. P. Murray, which ship also put into Scilly, but unfortunately parted her cables and got ashore. There was just sufficient time for the crew to save themselves when she went to pieces. She came as convoy with the fleet from Lisbon, which were separated in the late gales. The King George brought four passengers from Lisbon and Lord Harcourt, from Scilly who came (with the body of his father, admiral Lord Shuldham, enameled) in the Colossus. Lady Shuldham is expected in the Prince of Wales Packet. We are sorry to state the loss of an English loop of war, captured by three Spanish frigates up the Mediterranean; she was sent with dispatches by General Stuart to El St. Vences.
NEWYORK, February 26.
Extract of letter to respectable merchant in this city, dated "London, December 4." "I wrote you a few lines last evening the present chiefly to announce the death of Buonaparte at Cairo, killed, it appears, in an attempt he had called together of the Chiefs of the nation, one of whom shot him and immediately all Buonaparte's principal officers were massacred—the French army hunted and assassinated by the Arabs in every direction. The account came by express to the Indostan, and no doubt can be flatted as to the authenticity of the news."
The following miscellaneous articles of intelligence are selected from our latest London papers.
The Ottoman Porte it is rumoured, has declared war against the Republic of Batavia.
New infections have broken out in La Vendee—a village in the Netherlands are far from being secure.
The King of Naples has at length taken the command of his army in person, and has arrived at Brundusium, 5 leagues from Naples. The Cardinal Albini and many people of distinction attended his majesty, whose chief object is the restoration of the Papal enjoyment of his imperial government.
The new Loans are finally settled—Mr. Iders, for the Bankers, being the successful bidder, the minister contracted with him for 3,000,000.
The 4th are preparing, at Ancona, to send 3000 men to Corfu, under convoy of 3 ships of war—General Championnet has arrived at Ancona—3000 French troops are to sail for Corfu to Egypt.
The Earl of Batavia has obtained a Bull from the Pope to secularize church property to the amount of 1,500,000 florins.
The Signior is said to have offered troops to the King of Naples in case of need—The Queen of Naples is dangerously ill.
When Genl. Pichegru visited the House of Lords, 10 days ago, he was thus curiously saluted—on one side of him stood the S. Adm. whom he drove out of Holland, and on the other the Duke of York, whom he compelled to retreat from Tourbay to Bres.
The total produce of the Customs, Excise, Imp. and Incidents, for the last year, to the 10th of last Oct. is 20,570,621.
When Mr. Pitt attempted to land at Portsmouth, was refused permission, till an order from the Duke of Portland should come for that purpose. Mr. Pitt having known his character, was so displeased the refusal, that when the order did come, he would not leave the ship. The Lord Portland, and Mr. King, the Am. Minister, did all in their power to in away the mistake, and prevail on him to go to London, but in vain.
AN INTERING LETTER.
from one of the London Papers. "Although a few events which I foretold in my last letter have been completely verified, there have been enough to route the Austrian Low-Cies to insurrection, and the flame seems creeping into the ancient Provinces, such, that if active measures are not taken, the existing Government of France suddenly fall and with it, Italy will lose the French and other her Allies; the effects of France will be snatched from her all her Allies on that side with the most grievous shocks—you may regard this as a serious matter—and it is apparent, or already effected. It was foretold that he escaped pursuit of Admiral on his passage, for had he been destroyed, neither the Turks nor Russians would have engaged so heartily in the cause. The victory of the Admiral, has already produced the salutary effects of the minds of the Ca. and individual. It has operated like a shock, and routed the sluggish, and spirits even the Congress at Rat. The King if
Prussia, seems, at length, to have awoke, and the Emperor of Germany is beginning to tear from his eyes the bandage which has so long contracted his view, and to feel the danger of his position, in estate and reputation. The King of Naples, too, who never wanted the will, has, on this occasion, mustered all his courage, his energy and means, into a manly resistance, and I do not despair at seeing him on the list of associates to defend the cause of monarchy and humanity. Never since the epoch of mistakes and disasters in 1793 and 1794, did so many favourable circumstances combine to bring this unnatural war to an issue; and, I trust, with confidence, that the natural energy, the resources and magnanimity of Great Britain, which in truth, may be deemed the second Saviour of humanity, guided by divine inspiration and wisdom, will, impel, by its examples and victories, the slumbering sovereigns of Europe to coalesce once more to smother the pestiferous monster, which has dared to long to outrage all religion, all civilization, and all the rights of mankind. The Greeks have received the protection of Austrian garrisons against French invasion, and France, unwilling to recommence hostilities with the Emperor, at this moment, is industriously intriguing the Helvetic Government to declare against the Greeks, to the end that they may appear to take a part as allies.
The Gazette.
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Tuesday last the Senate approved the nomination of
OLIVER ELLSWORTH, Esq. chief justice of the United States,
PATRICK HENRY, Esq. late governor of Virginia, and
WILLIAM VANS MURRAY, Esq. our minister at the Hague—to be envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to the French republic, with full powers to discuss and settle, by a treaty, all controversies between the United States and France. In the message of the President information was given that "it is not intended that the two former of these gentlemen shall embark for Europe, until they shall have received, from the Executive Directory, assurances, signified by their secretary of foreign relations, that they shall be received in character, that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to that character by the law of nations, and that a minister or ministers of equal powers shall be appointed and commissioned to treat with them."
Extract of a letter from Governor Serier, to a gentleman of respectability in Philadelphia, dated
"State of Tennessee, Knoxville, 22d January, 1799."
"I readily agree with you, that the designs of France are not equivocal, and that she is practicing the same insidious arts in America, that she has before done in several of the European countries. It is easy to discover that, that nation is extremely hostile against the government of our country, and in every instance of her conduct, marks of inveteracy may be traced."
"It is with much pain I discover there still remains a disposition among our own citizens to foster and cherish the designs of that hostile, ambitious, and despotic government; and sure I am, may I be permitted to suggest the idea, that no time ought to be lost in making defensive preparations sufficiently permanent, to oppose against the attacks of that insidious nation. The late visit of a citizen of Pennsylvania to France, is sufficiently demonstrative of combinations, and that plots are forming, similar to those between Ireland and France; this being the case, of which proofs are daily furnished in abundance, it is easy to conceive what the friends of government may expect should take place in the power of those parties to exercise their malignant and ambitious designs and intentions, which I pray God may avert."
"The French Nation have wantonly ravaged and plundered our property and Commerce, they have committed daring barbarities on our Citizens, and even loaded our Envoys with contempt, and egregious insults;—having so done, themselves, their Allies, their Auxiliaries ought in my opinion, to be liable for just and adequate compensation."
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Wednesday, February 27.
The following bills were read the third time and passed. The bill respecting French citizens who are or may be captured and brought into the United States; the bill altering the time of holding the district court of Vermont; the bill for augmenting the marine corps; the bill in addition to the act for the relief and protection of sick and disabled seamen; and the bill to establish the post-office of the United States.
Mr. Gallatin reported a bill to authorize the sale of certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers, which was twice read and committed.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for better organizing of the troops of the United States, and for other purposes. This bill proposed, besides the better organizing of the troops, to provide an eventual increase of the military establishment, and a present increase of a battalion of artillery, two companies of cavalry, and a battalion of riflemen. In the committee of the whole, a motion was made by Mr. S. Smith, to strike out what relates to the present increase of the army, when there appeared 40 votes in favour of the motion, and 39 against it; and the chairman declaring himself in the negative, the motion was not carried.
When the bill came into the house, a motion was made by Mr. Gallatin, which went to say, that no part of the proposed additional force should be raised, unless further provision shall be made, or war shall break out between the United States, and some European Prince, Potentate or State, in which case it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, at his discretion, to cause the said regiments, or any of them, to be severally completed to their full establishment.
The question was taken by yeas and nays, as follows:
  YEAS.    Messrs. Baldwin, Messrs. Holmes,  Bard, Jones,  Brent, Livingston,  Brown, Locke,  Cabell, Lyon,  Chapman, Macon,  T. Claiborne, Matthews,  W. Claiborne, McClenachan  Clay, M'Dowell,  Clopton, New,  Davis, Nicholas,  Dawson, Parker,  Dent, Skinner,  Egleston, S. Smith,  Elmendorf, W. Smith,  Findley, Spright,  Fowler, Sprigg,  N. Freeman, Stanford,  Gallatin, Sumpter,  Gillespie, Tillinghast,  Gregg, A. Trigg,  Hanna, J. Trigg,  Harper, Van Cortlandt  Harrison, Varnum,  Havens, Venable,  Heister, R. Williams,       NAYS.    Messrs. Allen, Messrs. Hofmer,  Bartlett, Imlay,  Bayard, Lyman,  Brace, Macher,  Brooks, Morris,  Bullock, Otis,  Champlin, I. Parker,  Cochran, Pinckney,  Craik, Reed,  Dana, Rutledge,  Dennis, Schureman,  Edmond, Shepard,  Evans, Simnickson,  A. Foster, N. Smith,  D. Foster, Sprague,  J. Freeman, Thatcher,  Glen, Thomas,  Goodrich, Thompson,  Gordon, Van Allen,  Griswold, Wadsworth  Grove, Waln,  Hartley, J. Williams,  Hindman, 45  
Some debate took place on a motion to strike out a section of the above act, which proposes to repeal so much of the 9th section of the act for augmenting the army of the United States, as confines the choice of Inspectors of Artillery to the corps of Artillerists and Engineers, and to allow any other person to be appointed as such Inspector. The question for striking out was carried, 60 votes being in favor of the motion.
A section providing for a surveyor for the War department, distinct from the navy, was also struck out.
The Speaker laid before the house a report from the Secretary of State on the claim of John Brown Cutting, for relief afforded American seamen pressed by the British—Ordered to lie.
On motion of Mr. Harper, the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for augmenting certain salaries, viz. the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to 5,000 dollars; the Secretaries of War and Navy to 4,500 dollars; the Comptroller of the Treasury 3,500 dollars; the Attorney General, the Treasurer, Auditor, Commissioner of the Revenue, and the Postmaster General to 3,000 dollars; the Register to 2,400 dollars; the Accountants of the Navy and War Departments to 2,000 dollars; and the Assistant Postmaster general to 1,700 dollars. The bill passed through the committee without debate, and on the question of its going to a third reading, after being opposed by Mr. M'Dowell, as being much the same as the bill already negatived, and supported by Messrs. Harper and Champlin, who said the whole advance would only amount to 11,550 dollars a year; the question was carried 52 to 43. The bill was afterwards passed 52 to 40, three members who voted in the negative of the former question being absent on this.
  THE OLD CUSTOM THE NEW MODE    Of all-ling, laying, and collecting taxes annually, To put the law in force, and whose functions cease after the value is are completed.  78 commissioners, 3 to each county,  26 clerks, 1 to each county, 9 commissioners for the whole state  26 treasurers 1 do. do. 1 clerk to their board,  438 collectors 1 to each township, 471 principal officers,  438 assessors, 1 to each township, collectors for the whole state  876 freeholders, 2 to each township,  1388 481 discharged, and no ass-ling for the future.    Whose expense is, 1 supervisor, as often as they are on duty 5 supervisors, 17 in all, and laying 39 collectors, and collecting taxes, between 50 and 60,000 dollars. These 84 men are all that are necessary to lay and collect the tax annually, for which their pay is 14,226 dollars. Instead of 1382 whose pay amounts to between 50 and 60,000 dollars—So that there is a saving to the inhabitants of 48,000 dollars every assessment.
A stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society, will be held at their Hall, at 6 o'clock to-morrow evening. Feb. 28.
Gazette Marine List.
ALEXANDRIA, February 23. The ship Ann, Captain Black, of this port, has arrived at the mouth of Quantico, from Portsmouth (Eng.) She failed from Portsmouth on the 20th December, under convoy of the British frigate Amphion; but was parted from the convoy, consisting of 25 sail, on the third day, in a heavy gale of wind. On the 1st of January was taken by the La Impatience, French, privateer brig, of 14 guns and 95 men; the commander of the privateer behaved with politeness, but would not suffer the Ann to proceed without obtaining a bill for ransom. General Simcoe had taken leave of his majesty and had failed in the Janus frigate, to take upon himself the government of St. Domingo. [The accounts by this vessel correspond with those received by the Trio, via New-York.]
Ricketts' Circus.
Mrs. J. ROWSON'S NIGHT. THIS EVENING, February 28.
The Amusements to commence with surprising feats of HORSEMANSHIP, Mr. Ricketts will go through the surprising feats of the Oranges and Sword. The little Parting Rub-Light, By a Young Gentleman from Glasgow, To which will be added, an entire new PANTOMIME, called Harlequin every where, or, What does it signify?
Harlequin (being the first attempt of any female in America) — Mrs. Rowson. In the course of the Pantomime Mrs. Rowson will leap through a
HOGS-HEAD OF FIRE. The Pantomime to conclude with the Bower of Roses, and an entire new transparency painted for the occasion
The whole to conclude with a grand exhibition of transparencies and Artificial Fireworks, Never exhibited before in this city.
Tickets to be had at the Circus, at the bar of Oeller's Hotel, and of Mrs. J. Rowson, No. 92 North Seventh Street. N. B. Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to provide themselves with tickets, as no money will be received at the door.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Subscribers, living in Somerset county, state of Maryland, on the 24th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randall—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle—Randall is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion has a loud horse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be a shoemaker; had on when he went away a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings—There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they having been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the state of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whorter and Thomas Kerker, from whom they made their escape—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either.
John Nelson, William Bowns. Salisbury, Somerset county } Maryland, February 15, 1799 } dm
This Day is Published,
(To be sold by the Booksellers in Philadelphia)
AN ESSAY
Upon the Propagation of the Gospel, By CHARLES CRAWFORD, Esq. IN this pamphlet there are various facts and arguments adduced to prove that many of the Indians in America are descended from the TEN TRIBES. Lately published by this Author, The Christian, a Poem, in six books; a Pious Paraphrase on our Saviours Sermon on the Mount; Observations upon Negro Slavery; The Progress of Liberty; a Pindaric Ode; Observations upon the Downfall of the Papal Power, and the consequent events; the Dying Prophet; a Poem; Observations upon the Revolution in France, &c. Feb. 28. 43c
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Williams and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Casks. Also, a few bales of Bngel Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. 3m

For Sale By PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South Street wharf, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do do Brandy—each proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and gr. casks Madeira, in pipes for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in sacks Cattle Soap Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each colbw
IMPORTED, By late arrivals from HAMBURGH, 9 8 wide Brown Russia Sheetings generally German 6 4 wide Dowlies } entitled to Brown Silesias } foreign ex- Bregagnes } port draw- Ticklenburgs } back. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK. Feb. 19. dbt
FOR SALE, Eighteen Acres and twenty-six Perches of LAND, In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, one meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deane, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Laumoy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * * * Possession will be given on the first of April. February 19th, 1799. 3awtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 15 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 5 packages of Gun Guaiacum 2 boxes of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs each. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, 2 February 19. 3 wtf
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Hyon skin Young Hyson Hyson and Imperial White mawkens Lurethens, colored and black Senchas do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. 4 Sewing Silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black fustians Camis in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, muslins, ginghams, mouselins and pull-out handkerchiefs, in small pack- ages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of priced calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Satin cambric by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper rivets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches Railed copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New-Orleans indigo Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Feb. 11. m.w. fr. tf.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes, Common cutlasses Guns, stores of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—13 gross boxes Patent shot in casks of 5 cwt. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. Octob. 29. co. tf.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, Being dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make im- mediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTON, JAMES POULTON, 18 mo 30 w. fr. tf.
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third Street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSAS Bafas Mamoudies Hundies Taffetas Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
Notice is hereby Given, That application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, funding in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost on board the Swallow Pack- et, Capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all parties concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2474, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1802, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. Nov. 23. d3m
WATER LOAN. The Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscrip- tions in the following districts. William Street will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street. Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-streets. Josh. Wills will receive from north side of Spruce to the south side of Walnut-streets. Edward Tiltbach will receive from north side of Walnut to the south side of Chestnut-streets. John Lofland, and } will receive from north side of Jonathan Reinson, } Chestnut to the south side of Market-streets. Stephen Girard, and } will receive from north side of Jacob Shoemaker, } Market to the south side of Arch-streets. Thomas Hopkins will receive from north side of Arch to the south side of Race-streets. Leonard Jacobi will receive from north side of Race to the south side of Vine-streets. Joseph Cruickshank, } will attend at the office of Jacob & David Lough, } Shoemaker, opposite the State House, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall. By order of the Board. JACOB SHOEMAKER, Sec'y. 2d no 18th
A Farm for Sale. WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order of Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 25th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M. THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Raper Hoskins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality—The whole has been used for many years as a grazing farm and is un- der an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about 11 acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The banks are in good repair, and walled in front with stone. Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbour- hood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of view- ing the premises, will be shown them by ap- plying in Chester to ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'r. January 18, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hoskins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. 3awtf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, (Adm'r). Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. 1awtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situ- ate at the corner of 7th and Race-streets;— the house is about 45 feet front and well finish- ed in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remark- ably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, be- tween Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz Esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very de- sirable situation for the business of a Flour Fac- tory, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situ- ate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good gar- den and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or it more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadel- phia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling- house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a fur- ther description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the pre- mises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Phil- adelphia, adjoining to Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' horses; the house is now occup- ied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business; the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation: there is fifty acres of land and me- adow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7. th. tf.
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. dt8Mar
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hammer, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured Ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of EARS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. Jan. 29. 1aw6m
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from Liverpool. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 3, 4, 5, and 6 clouts—sprigs— tacks—faupeer nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr., 127 Market-street. THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open a Book of Subscription for a Loan to intro- duce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be con- tinued from day to day, until the Loan is com- pleted, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to re- ceive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, Sec'y. 2d mo. 12. N. B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of } From the time two months } of 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } of 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months } subscribing NOTICE. Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evans, John B. Evans, & Co. Evans & Bullock, Whiston, Evans & Co. and John B. Evans. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to ad- just and settle the affairs of these concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 25th day of March next. John B. Evans, No. 119, South Third-street. Feb. 2. end6w
Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Gumbria and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quan- tity may be obtained from 100 acres to 10,000 and good mechanics and laborers may have land lots for their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good;— the present settlers are sober, industrious and well informed. A Seminary of learning, pub- lic library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Phil- adelphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Fort Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburgh, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 177 South Second-street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. Feb. 13. 2aw6w
Attention, Cavalry. Gentlemen of the city and liberties of Phila- delphia, desirous to become members of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Robert Wharton, are informed that there are several vacancies in the Troop; and that a committee consisting of Henry Miercken, Jno. R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Foulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm. Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every monday evening, 6 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applica- tions. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y. Feb. 6.
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SERDUE STREET, (No. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last winter. Feb. 12. 3st. at. on it.
ALL Persons having any De- mands against the estate of the late Robert Hardin, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON. Walnut-street. } Executors JOHN CRAIG, } No. 12, Dick street. Jan. 14. 1awtf
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of man- aging a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and for- bravery, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. Feb. 6. 2aw tf.
Pasture Lot. TO be rented for one or more years, a Pasture Lot in Fourth street, continued, about half a mile above the city—it is in a good state of cul- tivation, well fenced, contains THREE ACRES, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. Feb. 6. 1aw tf.
Notice. THOSE who have demands against the Estate of Mr. GEORGE KEPPELE, deceased, in his private or individual capacity, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for adjust- ment and liquidation; and those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment to the Rev. JOSEPH TURNER, no. 36, South Second street, or to THOMAS RYRSON, no. 177, Market street, Attorney in fact for Mrs. Ann Keppele. N. B.—To be let, a good House, with convenient Stores, &c. in a most eligible situa- tion for business in the Dry Goods, or other- wise. In this house there were no inhabitants dur- ing the prevalence of the late malignant fever; and the whole has been well repaired very lately. For terms apply as above. Also the disposal of on very moderate terms, part of the lease of the late Mr. Keppele, consisting of five three to four hundred volumes of valuable Bookwritings by the most respectable authors on their respective sub- jects—These are to be seen at the office of the said Mr. Turner, and to whom application for them must be made. Feb. 14. 3aw4w.
A few boxes of Whist Platisillas, Just arrived and for sale by subscriber, GIDEON H. ELLS. No. 135, Market-street. Feb. 23. 3aw4w
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON. A HANDSOME, well fixed, and con- venient two story Frame House, and late- ly occupied by Colonel John Vanburgh,—the House is 36 feet in front on their Street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on floor, with a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—very excellent cellar under the whole house; lot two fifths of an acre, enclosed with a hickory fence; the garden in high cultivation and contains a variety of best grafted fruit—lod stable, car- riage house, smoke house and sum of good water in the yard, the whole in ample repair. The healthiness and pleasantness of a village of Bordentown and the neighbourhood are too well known to require any commendation. For terms apply to James A. Lay, Esq. now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now on the premises. MART VANENBURGH. Bordentown. Feb. 13. 3awtf
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 145, Market-street. Very low for Cash, or a short credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOORE, Cloths, Kerseymeres, ac printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and Shaw Printed dimities Hosiery, threads, twift and feng &c A small amount of hardware WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees Todd & Mort, to Whom, all persons indebted to the concern, are requested to make immediate payment. W. MOTT. Having commenced business the Commission line, his store is now open the reception of Dry Goods of all description Philadelphia, February 1799. $
ALL FONDS Indebted to the Estate of JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, desired to make pay- ment, and those having demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL LODGET, Adm'r. JOHN D. FENNO, Agent the administration. Nov. 30. 3m
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, application will be made to the Direcor of the Bank of Penn- sylvania for the renewal Certificate for a share in the said Bank, L22, dated July 24th 1791, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having accidentally lost or de- stroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
Stridoric. WAS taken up, lying on the subscriber, in the town of Pottstown, in the county of Philadelphia, a girl, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or 14 years old, blind of his right eye, and shorn. Whoever has lost her, by proving her and paying charges, may have her again on applying the subscriber. JOHN SINK, in the Banks of Schuylkill. Jan. 19.
This De Published, AND FOR SALE BY NO. 19, CHESTNUT-STREET ADDRESS To the Ps of Maryland, ON the original and printed at the French aggression a sketch of the infamous attempts to deceive Government of the United States, and some notes on the late proceedings in Congress, the last of which is in the pre- sent year, by a list of the House of Represen- tatives. $ jan. 17.
W HEREAS, By an Act of Congress passed on the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety eight, the Presi- dent of the United States is authorized to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advan- tageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimburs- ing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Ton- nage beyond the permanent appropriation here- fore charged upon them by law, shall bepledg- ed and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority afore- said—And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any mon- ies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act of Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, au- thorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treas- ury, to borrow on behalf of the United States any sum not exceeding in the whole, five mil- lions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the in- terest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited.
Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of Amer- ica, contract and engage in manner following, to wit: 1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened, in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said book, the surplus shall be dis- tributed in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars. 2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October ensuing. The Sec- retary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by special agreements, with the individuals who may become subscribers. 3d. On the failure of payment of any install- ment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States. 4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at ei- ther of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hart- ford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Dis- count and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscrip- tions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury. 5th. For the sum or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, cer- t- ificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties a whole favour the said certificates may be issued until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding. 6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursu- ance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the time fixed for the payment of the respective install- ments payable quarterly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight. 7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, shall be given by an advertisement in some public news- paper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sum borrowed, and which may constitute the said capi- tal stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the loan offices where the same may stand credited. 8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States. 9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein be- fore recited.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Phila- delphia, this twentieth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety- nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Jan. 12. 5
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Phila- delphia, this twentieth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety- nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Jan. 12. 5