Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-04-12 00:00:00

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This Day will be Landed, AT CUTHBERT'S WHARF, From on board the ship Townsend, capt. Lovering from St. Kitts, 124 Puncheons Rum, 24 ditto Molasses, 1200 Bushels Salt, FOR SALE, BY Jebu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 47, Penn-street.
Notice is hereby given, THAT a special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Tuesday the 16th day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon on the same day, for the Trial of an Information filed by William Rawle, Esquire, Attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against The Brigantine AMELIE ADDLE, with her tackle, apparel and appurtenances, and cargo, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Oranges and Lemons. The said brigantine Amelie Addle being a vessel owned by persons residing within the United States, and employed in traffic with persons residing within the jurisdiction of the French Republic, contrary to the act of Congress, in such case made and provided and enacted therefor, &c. By order of the Court. DAVID CALDWELL, Clerk of the District Court. march 29
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, 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
For Sale, A NEW VESSEL, launched in August, or September last, 48 feet keel, 19 feet beam, and 8 feet hold, consequently about 91 tons, strongly built of white oak, and now lying at Sinnepuxent, in the State of Maryland. For further particulars, enquire of WILLIAM WINDER, At the Navy Office, Walnut Street. april 10, 1799
For Kingston. THE SHIP TOWNSEND, JOHN SHARER, Master, With good accommodations for passengers—will sail on the 13th inst. For passage only apply to SAMUEL RHODES, No. 11, Penn-street. april 9.
For London. The British armed SHIP DOUGLAS, JAMES WALKER, captain. NOW ready to receive a Cargo—for freight or passage apply to Thomas & John Ketland. april 3
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, State of Maryland, on the 26th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randal—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—Randal is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler;—had on when he went away, a russia 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'Whirts 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
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 V. BARNES & 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.
Goods supposed to have been stolen. The following articles, the following property, were brought from the late Mayor's office and deposited with the present Mayor, at no. 135, fourth street, where they are open for the inspection of any persons who may think themselves interested therein, to wit: 3 blankets, 1 coverlid, 3 bats, 2 blue cloth coats, 1 spotted nankeen coatee, 2 grey plain coats, 3 sailors jackets, 2 striped pique de laine waistcoats, 2 do half worn do, 1 dark cross striped do, 1 green silk laced do, 1 white embroidered do, 1 striped winter do, 1 flannel do, 1 pr. blackfatin breeches, 3 pair nankeen do, 7 pair trowsers, Several pair of Silk and cotton hose, white and check shirts, cravats & hankerchiefs, 1 silver flock buckle, 6 do tea spoons, 1 roll of coarse fleecing, 1 do of white dowlas, 1 piece of striped calico, 1 coarse mullin sheet, 3 kegs of flints, And sundry other articles of small value. Mayors Office, march 23
IMPORTED, In the ship Douglas, capt. Walker, from London, just arrived, Cannon—Woolwich proof 9 lb caliber, bored from the solid weighing 16 cwt. 2 qrs. and 2000 each, Ditto 6 lb caliber, wt. 11 cwt. 2 qrs. each, Ditto Swivels, mounted Cannon shot, viz. Canister, cross bar and round. 30 cases ships muskets, fowling pieces and musket-oons. Ship Store, Horsemen's and Saddle Pistols, A large assortment of Flintlock, 170 cases Porter, Brown Stout in Bottles, Pantheon Stoves assorted from 20 to 40 inches diameter. 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, 300 Casks Gunpowder, 50 Crates Window Glass, 100 Crates and 40 hds. Queens ware adapted to the West India Market, 6 bales Whitney blankets 8 3/4 and 10-4. To be sold by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. Walnut Street Wharf. March 16.
Who have also on hand, Claretin calico, first quality, Old Port Wine, Horsemen's Swords, hangers, &c. Dry White Lead, Ironmongery and webbing by the package, Bolton Beef, A case of belt roll arnotta, Painted floor cloths, English quart bottles in crates of 12 dozen each, Ruffia bar iron, Hemp and cordage, Cobles from 7 to 16 inches, Platters and Brigs, A few trunks brass kid and morocco skins, Basket-work in hds.
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
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut-street. nov. 22
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hyson Tea; An Invoice of well assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dollars in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF PETER & HENRY MIERCKEN, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to Peter Miercken, and those having demands, to present their accounts to the same for settlement. Peter Miercken, Henry Miercken, march 21
Sales at Auction. On Saturday the 20th April, at 2 o'clock P. M. on the premises, Sundry Building and Garden Lots, Some of them contiguous to, and others at a small distance from the city, containing from about one quarter of an acre to about four acres each. The small lots front on Vine and Callowhill Streets, near Schuylkill—the large lots front on the south side of Francis Street, on the east side of Schuylkill river, on the west side of Schuylkill, second street, and on intermediate streets—the whole containing about 140 acres, being part of the tract known by the name of Springettsbury. The situation of many of the lots is on high ground, commanding views of the Schuylkill, and supposed to be so much detached from the built parts of the city, as to be out of danger in case of an unhappy return of the fever. Maps showing the division of the ground, may be seen at the Coffee-house, at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut street, at Sybert's tavern in the Northern Liberties, and at the Middle and Upper Ferrries on Schuylkill. The abundance of stone, for building, on part of the ground, will prove very advantageous to purchasers, as it is proposed to sell at the same time those large quantities on the east side of the Schuylkill, near and above the bridge. The terms will be cash for the lots at 49 1-2 and 50 feet front, and for those of a larger size one half cash immediately, and the other half to be paid in six months from the day of sale. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. april 4.
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Douglas from London, A prime assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins, of various colours. A handsome supply of MILITARY ARTICLES, And a few cases of the most fashionable Straw Hats and Bonnets. For sale at No. 87, Chestnut-street. MICHAEL ROBERTS. march 30
All persons indebted to the estate of Richard Renshaw, sen. late of this city, grazier, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against it to produce them for payment to Ann Renshaw, Richard Renshaw, Charles Renshaw, } executors. no. 90, Union-street. april 9
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connellsville Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. 4th mo. 10. codf
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No. 4185, 5 shares No. 4186, and 3 shares No. 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No. 2038, which were forwarded by the Countess of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said stock in the name of Stadnicki & Son, of Amsterdam, No. 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of Dugas de Valton, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 20.
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Will be Published this day, and delivered to subscribers and others, By ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. At his Printing-Office, No. 106, Chestnut-street, nearly opposite to the Bank of North America, and at the Philadelphia Library in Fifth-street, from two o'clock, until six.
WHERE the subscribers, in, or near the city are desired to call or send for their copies and such of those as live at a distance from Philadelphia are requested to direct their friends in the city to receive the same according to the terms in the proposals specified, excepting that both volumes being now ready, will be delivered together, instead of only one as mentioned in the proposals. All persons holding subscription papers, are earnestly requested immediately to return them, with the subscriptions, to ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. march 1.
FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third streets, Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadlery, cutlery and brass wares; i. e. Crowley Millington steel, piglead, block-tin, red lead, Spanish brown, Venetian red, Vermilion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail. march 2
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Hyson skin, Young hyson, Hyson and Imperial, White nankeens, Luteestrings, colored and black, Senhawee do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. 4-4 Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon, Black fatims, Caffia in small bales, China ware in dining and tea sets. On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, muslin, ginghams, mouselins and pulical handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloth, low priced Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches. Raised 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
Capital Wharf, Lot & Stores, ALSO, SUNDRY GROUND-RENTS. To be Sold, at Public Vendue, at the Merchants' Coffee-House, on the 4th day of the 4th month, at 7 o'clock in the evening. if not previously disposed of at private sale, THAT valuable estate 71 feet on Water Street, bounded on the North by Sassafras Street, and extending into the river Delaware; on which are erected very extensive stores 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 a wharf; or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that produces a handsome income. ALSO, The following Ground-Rents, well secured, on Sassafras, Seventh & Cherry-streets. Dols. Cts. 205 90 per ann. payable by John Nicholson, 35 do do Robert Evans, sen. 37 do do William Powell, 40 do do William Bell, 40 do do John Evans, jun. 40 do do Andrew Beamer, 39 do do Maurice Moynihan, 33 60 do do Henry Pepper, 19 80 do do Thos. Newby & wife, 36 90 do do John How, 39 60 do do The Pennsylvania Society for the abolition of Slavery, 19 83 do do Adam Zantzinger, 23 75 do do Ellis Fry, 31 35 do do William Rinchart, 46 67 do do Peter Fritz, 46 do do Valentine Hoffman, 45 do do Valentine Umbshend, 42 58 do do Jacob Colleday, 120 27 do do Frederick Heiss, On Brown, between Second and Third-streets, Northern Liberties: 20 per ann. payable by Jacob Houfer, 20 do do Joseph Fitch. For further particulars, enquire of JOHN WARDER, No. 208, North Front-street. 3d month, 29 mw&tt57A
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, Pigand Bar Lead, Black Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16 ciw w&ttif
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hater, 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 childrens' HATS.
Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, 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 iaw6m
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free Stone Building, in Dock, near Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF CASSAS, Baitas, Mamoodies, Humhums, Taftates, Striped Doreas, Calicoes, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1 iawtf
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE, BY ARCHIBALD M'CALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second-street, viz. An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens, Caffia, silk umbrellas, an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Luteestrings, do. do. satins, do. do. senhawee, do. do. silk handkerchiefs, do. do. sewing silks, Black Taftates, ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24
To be Sold, by Public Vendue, On the 25th day of the present month, at the Coffee-house in the city of Philadelphia, at seven o'clock in the evening, by order of the Orphans' Court of the county of Philadelphia, About 90 Acres of Land, Part of the Estate of the late Charles Warner, deceased, SITUATE in the township of Roxborough and county aforesaid, on the road leading from the Market-house in Germantown to the Ridge road, about six miles from the city;—divided into eight lots as follows: Lots. No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5; containing ten acres each, being twenty perches front on said road, and eighty and eight tenths of a perch deep, having handsome situations for building, and a thriving young orchard on lots No. 1 and No. 2; on the other lots are a number of fruit trees, and on lot No. 5 is a considerable quantity of woodland. Lot No. 6, thirty perches front and twenty six and three tenths of a perch deep, containing 14 acres and twenty two perches; a considerable part is timbered, and it has a substantial stone dwelling house and kitchen, with a frame carriage house and stables erected thereon. Lot No. 7, is thirty perches front by sixty five perches and eight tenths of a perch deep; contains twelve acres and thirty perches, and has an excellent site for a country house. Lot No. 8, is of a triangular form, contains eleven acres and one hundred and twenty six perches, is part timbered, and has the old mansion house, kitchen, barn, spring house, &c. thereon. The conditions of sale are, one third of the purchase money cash, one third in six months, and the remainder in ten months from the day of sale. For particulars enquire of JAMES VAUX, Administrator to the Estate of C. Warner, No. 72, North Third street, Where a Plan of the above Lots may be seen, also at the Coffee House in Philadelphia, and at Buckius's Tavern in Germantown. 4th mo. 10, 1799 dt25Ap.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the second of this inst. April, living in Kent county, Maryland, near Chester Town, the following described Negroes, viz. William, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, a yellowish complexioned fellow, about thirty years of age, formerly the property of doctor William Matthews, he has been very much given to running away, and has been so often described in the public papers within this twelve months that any further description of him seems needless.—Jacob, about 6 feet high, and about 32 years of age, of a common Negro complexion, down look, his little finger of his left hand stands straight, occasioned by the cut of a knife. Patt, the wife of said Jacob, about 27 years of age, a small light made woman of a yellowish complexion, with thick lips for an American of her stature, she is a very good needle woman, and spins on either small or great wheel, and is very handy in any common house work.—Two children of the said Jacob and Patt, the one a male child about four years old, the other a female child about two years old. The above described Negroes took with them, besides their own wearing apparel, three coats, two of which were linsey cloth of a light grey color, the new one of the two was a great deal too large for either of the said fellows; the other coat of brown cloth, half worn; three under jackets, one a velvet, another a drab, the other a light colored linsey cloth do, one new pair of Calf skin shoes, lined with linen and bound with leather, one pair of boots remarkably large in the legs, several pairs of stockings and a silver watch, all stolen; their own wearing apparel as follows—William had on a light horse regimental coat worked with silver twill, (which coat he had when he was brought home to me the first of February last, a round collar jacket (blue,) thickset breeches, patched with corduroy in the side, with other necessary clothing. Jacob, two linsey cloth coats, lead colored, one new the other half worn, blue linsey cloth jacket, half worn, two pairs of linsey cloth trowsers, of a lead colour, the one new the other half worn, tolerable good shoes and stockings. Patt has every day clothing, and her children wore home-made linen and linsey, her other clothing not so well known. It is uncertain which couple they may take, as William is such an experienced coaler. Any person or persons apprehending said negroes or founding them, so that their master may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or in proportion for either of them, that is to say, 40 dollars for each of the fellows, and twenty dollars for the wench and children, and if brought home, all reasonable charges paid by BENSON GEARS. N. B.—All masters of vessels and others, are forbid harboring them at their peril. B. G. april 8, 1799 djw
NOTICE. THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua D. Bond. John Brooks. april 1
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE, BY ARCHIBALD M'CALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second-street, viz. An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens, Caffia, silk umbrellas, an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Luteestrings, do. do. satins, do. do. senhawee, do. do. silk handkerchiefs, do. do. sewing silks, Black Taftates, ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24

MR. PITTS SPEECH, ON THE UNION WITH IRELAND.
CONTINUED.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, JANUARY 31, 1799.
The next consideration is the internal situation of Ireland. While Ireland continues disjoined, any attempt to provide a salutary cure for her internal divisions, or to allay the animosities which arise out of her religious differences, will be impracticable. It must ever be a question of the greatest difficulty to say what shall be the rights of the Catholics, or what securities are necessary for the Protestants. When questions of this nature have been agitated in this house by those who pretend a regard for the privileges of the Catholics, it ever was my opinion that these questions were direct attacks on the independence of the Irish parliament, and assuming by usurpation what could only be obtained by compact. But while I disclaim all interference of this kind, it is impossible to remain blind to what is passing around. I must repeat that the occurrences which have taken place in Ireland have unhappily taught the enemy where our weakness lies. Outrage and cruelties have been complained of, but the lamentable yet necessary severities were the effects of the treason by which the connexion was assailed, and of the resistance opposed to the unwearied attempts to overturn the established constitution. Whoever looks at the facts into which the population is divided, the remains of the hostility between the English settlers and the native inhabitants, together with the unfortunate want of civilization, more conspicuous than in most parts of Europe, the prevalence of jacobin principles among the very lowest classes of the people, must be sensible of the disastrous state in which Ireland has been placed. The truth of this delineation will not be disputed by gentlemen on the other side. For these evils there is no remedy but an imperial legislation, aloof from the prejudices, uninfluenced by the passions, and uninfluenced by the jealousies to which a local legislature must be liable. Did I feel myself called upon not only in the regard which I must feel, and the care which duty imposes upon me for the interest of the whole empire, the separate view of the benefits which Ireland separately must derive from the measure, is sufficient to move it to consider it with willing attention. True Englishmen and true Irishmen, however ought to feel the same sentiments. To allay the evils of the present situation of Ireland, to make way for a better system, to provide a remedy for those evils which are deeply rooted in the state of society, and the distribution of property, a legislative union is alone adequate. In addition to this may be considered the evils which arise from the want of industry and capital, which can only be corrected by blending more close with Ireland the industry and capital of this country. The leading distinction which prevails is that of protestant and catholic. The protestant feels that the claims of catholic for power and privilege (sorrow is all) threatens his ascendancy; and the catholic considers his exclusion as a grievance. In all the circumstances of the case, it is a difficult thing to say how far the rejection of catholic claims is consistent with tranquility, and how far their concession would be compatible with the existing constitution. I must fairly say, however, that Ireland in this respect forms an exception to every country in Europe—runs counter to all received principles concerning religious establishments. The religion of the government and that of the multitude are different, and the mass of property is in the hands of the smaller number. It is difficult on general principles therefore to decide what line of policy ought to be pursued. The advocates for the catholic might plausibly contend that if the religion of the majority was not the established religion, it ought at least to have a parity. Some contend that this is their justice and their right. Those who maintain this argument, however, lose sight of the connexion between the two countries; doubtless, indeed, the agitation of the question is in every view attended with difficulty. No man could say, that in the present state of things, a full concession could be made to the catholics without endangering the existing constitution. On the other hand, without anticipating the discussion or the propriety of agitating the question speedily in an imperial parliament; two propositions are indispensable: When the day arrives when the catholics shew principles which may be safely trusted, concessions might be made by a united parliament, which would be dangerous in the present state of Ireland. The other is, that as long as the privileges claimed by the catholic are withheld, the catholic will feel the inconveniences less under an imperial than under a local parliament, and will less feel the irritation which now prompts him to urge his demands. By what other regulations the measures may be accompanied, how far it may be wise to relieve the lower orders from the pressure of tithes and other inconveniences under which they labor, these are points to which I merely allude. They must be the subject of future discussion. I do not therefore hesitate to say, on this part of the subject, that with a view to remedy the distractions that had appeared in Ireland, with a view to that which has endangered and still threatens its security, the measure I have the honor of proposing to you promises much more serenity to that country and to this, and consequently to the whole of the British empire, than any other, or in any other shape it can be put; and I confess that, delicate as the subject is, I feel it my duty to submit it to the house,
and what I have said of the subject has arisen from the sense I entertain of my duty. I have spoken hitherto in general upon the nature of the subject, but there are other objects which, although of less importance than these general points, which ought to form the basis of all legislation, are yet in themselves of great importance, and therefore material to be considered in a secondary view. I have heard it has been repeatedly asked—what are the advantages Ireland has to gain by this measure? I think I have already given a sufficient answer to that question. I think it is a question that has no difficulty in it—we know it has been asked, what are the advantages we have gained by the present war? I might say we have had brilliant successes—our triumphs have been great—our glories have been unparalleled—our territories have been encreased—our trade has been protected—our power has been enlarged; but instead of dwelling upon such topics, by way of answer to such a question, I would say in a few words, "that what we have gained by this war is the preservation of all that we should have lost without it." I would say in answer to the other question, What will Ireland gain by the union? It is enough for Ireland that she will thereby have more than she enjoys at present of the British constitution—that she will have more of the blessings of that constitution in proportion as she becomes closely connected with this country—that she will be protected in the hour of danger, and that she may rest in safety on that account. I should say it had gained security for refuge from its calamity when at any time threatened to be overwhelmed by it. These are great politic and state considerations, and ought to be regarded as superior to all considerations of pecuniary advantages. There are in politics questions which are superior in their nature to any advantages that can appear from accounts, and such as cannot be comprehended under them. Such do I deem that which has a tendency to the amelioration of the condition of a whole society, by improving the system on which it is to be carried on—by improving the progress of civilization—by enabling the Irish to converse more freely, and to copy English manners, and to acquire English habits of industry, by placing them in the way to increase the national wealth—by leading them on that path which will in time conduct them to a superior condition of life—by finally producing that cessation of disorders and confusions which have so often distracted that country, and which at present it has no power within itself to resist. Here I should have been contented to stop upon this part of the subject, but since there are those who will still ask what Ireland will gain by this measure in point of commerce? I am desirous of making this opportunity to answer them, in addition to what I have already advanced in its favour, a solid and unalterable compact between the two countries, and above all, the great advantage Ireland will derive by having made permanent those advantages she now enjoys, only upon a discretion which may be contingent and precarious. I beg leave to allude to a great and respectable authority, which has been alluded to more than once upon this subject (Mr. Foster, speaker of the Irish house of commons). [Here he read the words of the report of that gentleman's speech in the house of commons of Ireland upon the subject of the Irish propositions in the year 1785, by which it appeared that the trade to Ireland would be much improved by them, but by which it was contended that the conditions on which that was to be obtained was injurious to Ireland on other points of view, and stating the amount between imports and exports with regard to both countries; and then he proceeded to shew by reference to the state of trade at this moment, that Ireland had gained very considerably in her trade by the allowance of Great Britain that Ireland should have so much power of importing hither duty free; in those articles also which improved the value of land in Ireland, which enlarged their commerce, which improved their manufactures; and which, in short, improved their exportation from about one million to five millions sterling; that was to say, four fifths of their trade was improved by the allowance of the parliament of Great Britain. In favour of Ireland all this was done. Here he went over the article of linen and other commodities in which indulgencies were granted to Ireland, as well as the other articles in which we had laid on a duty of thirty per cent. upon the importation from other countries, in order that it might amount nearly to a prohibition, and thereby to give the greatest possible encouragement to the trade with Ireland, and that Great Britain sacrificed upwards of 700,000. per annum, for this purpose in one particular. This he illustrated by reference to various documents; and concluded what he had to urge upon that head of the subject with the observation, that all these advantages, great as they were to Ireland, depended upon the will and discretion of the parliament of Great Britain, and upon that only.] But, continued he, it is not to any indulgence of any opinion of my own, that I should wish to give way upon this occasion; but I am speaking the sentiments of the best informed men of both countries, who have judged the subject dispassionately, when I say, that, the advantages to Ireland in point of trade will be very considerable if the measure now proposed should be adopted. In saying this I am not alarmed, lest I should awaken the jealousy of the people of this country; I know that they will for the prosperity of Ireland, and that they feel, that to increase the wealth of the one without diminishing that of the other, is to increase the strength of both; such as I am convinced will be the effect of the measure proposed, whenever it shall be adopted, and I hope I shall not be compelled to feel the melancholy persuasion, that these general principles on which, I have said, depend the prosperity of empires, are to be set aside for ever by the power of prejudice. That would indeed be fatal to the interests of the British empire. But to any act of force I shall never agree,
to that fatal extremity I shall never consent; all the subject I wish to be discussed fairly and deliberately; that it should be proposed by the legislature of this country to that of Ireland, with good temper and fairness, and I hope, no fatal stop to the final adoption of it will be taken, in consequence of the blindness of those who may lead the councils of our sister kingdom. I say, if we feel ourselves to be interested, as most unquestionably we are interested, in the prosperity of Ireland, we must feel also a wish, that such prosperity may have a lasting security; at present the whole of its commercial prosperity depends entirely on the discretion of the legislature of Great Britain, and not on the legislature of Ireland. If that is the state of the case, as most unquestionably it is, while the two kingdoms are separate in parliament, Ireland cannot have even the security itself could wish at this moment, for the continuance of its own commercial advantages. I have stated the reasons why it appears to me that this measure ought to be dispassionately weighed in the sister kingdom. I am aware, however, that objections have been urged against it, with that reluctance to reason which has the same force as the best arguments in some cases, and too often produces the most unhappy effects upon the affairs of nations. For the present moment the case is so with regard to this measure, but I hope the delusion will soon vanish. I must here, however, take notice of some of the objections which have been urged against the measure. The first objection is, that which was stated in the house by the honourable gentleman on the other side of the house, namely, that the parliament of Ireland is incompetent to the discussion of the question, or rather, to embrace the measure without the consent of the whole people of Ireland. The honourable gentleman, I believe, said this for the purpose rather of deprecating the discussion, than to convey any doubts which he really entertained of that competency. I did not understand that he had in reality that doubt. I hope I understood him rightly—if not, my next hope would be, that there may be an opportunity afforded of having that subject distinctly discussed between us. For the present I will assume the right of parliament in this particular. I will say that no man in this house can deny the competency of the Irish parliament to exercise an active power over the whole of that, as well as any other object: That the Irish parliament exercising its power freely, fully and lawfully for Ireland, and it certainly may, have legitimate authority for that purpose; no man can deny that the parliament of Ireland co-equal with our own in power, has that power, without denying at the same moment the whole of the authority of the parliament of Great Britain, and without insisting that the whole of its acts, that every thing that has been done in its name and by its authority; every thing that has ever been done that deserves the name of an act of government; every thing that has been done by any public authority, howsoever sovereign, or how benevolent, for the public, is neither more nor less than an act of usurpation. I say that unless he is prepared to deny the power of the parliament of Great Britain to enter into a similar engagement, or indeed just any engagement, not only he must deny the validity of the union between England and Scotland, but he must also deny the authority under which we now sit; he must deny the authority of every law that has been enacted for the common security of both; he must deny the authority of every measure adopted by parliament. He must also call in question every measure adopted by parliament. He must also call in question every measure that has been in parliament which he has been the most forward to maintain. This point, sir, is of so much importance that I think I ought not to suffer the opportunity to pass without explaining what it is I mean upon it. If this principle of the incompetency of parliament to the decision of matter be allowed, or that parliament had no legitimate authority to discuss and determine the matter; you will be driven to the acknowledgment of a principle the most dangerous that ever was adopted in any state, I mean the principle that parliament cannot adopt any measure of great importance without recurring to its constituent and delegated authority for directions—that is to say, you can never determine on any great or important measure, without appealing to the people at large for their directions. That consequently you acted without any legitimate authority when you regulated the principality of Wales, or either of the counties palatine of England. That every law you ever made without making that appeal, (or if true in any, it is true in every case) is of no legal authority. This would annihilate the whole body politic of this country, for it would declare void every public measure on which has depended the safety of the British empire for upwards of a century. It will not apply merely to every law which has a general public object in view; but it will destroy the distinctions you have established upon the rights of various electors in this country. It will apply to the freeholder's qualification of forty shillings a year, as well as the various qualifications of electors, which you have established from time to time; and which have been acted upon throughout the whole of this country as well as of Ireland. In England, indeed, the case will be still stronger than it is in England against the legitimacy of power, for it may be said that the protestants, who are comparatively only a few, have passed laws disposing of the property and determining upon the rights of Roman Catholics, who compose the great mass of the people of Ireland. God forbid I should blame any of those measures; I am only stating the principle that parliament has no authority to determine upon this question, to shew the extent to which it must necessarily lead if you admit it at all. The effects of admitting that the sovereignty is not in the hands of those who compose a legislature, but in the hands only of those who delegate it, may be dreadful. But here let me ask whether any man who chuses to allow that the acts which
the parliament of this country have done to disfranchise some and enfranchise others are legal, will say that the principle which makes them legal will not extend to a power of uniting two kingdoms? I am sure that no distinction in point of principle can be successfully contended for, a single moment, nor should I find it necessary to dwell upon this point in the manner I do, if I were not convinced that it is connected with the arguments and the misrepresentations and perversion of all the principles on which all governments are legitimately founded. Such indeed is always the case when any one imagines that the sovereignty of a state resides anywhere but in the legislature. Such is always the case when any one imagines that there is a sovereignty as it were in abeyance , that is, in the people themselves, and ready to be called forth upon any occasion. These are the principles that have done so much mischief, that have caused such desolation over so many parts of the habitable globe. These principles are so well known by their practical effects, as hardly to have an enlightened disinterested advocate, when they are viewed in their own colors; and yet with all the horrors we have at the light of the effects of these principles—with all the love we have for the constitution of this country, in which there is to be found no trace of such principles; we find many enlightened minds who abhor such principles when they see them clearly, still tintured by men of their opinion; and this is truly the very mistake that has produced such mighty evils in mankind within these few years—and give me leave to say, that this tinture of Jacobinism in the opinion of some leading men, that is to say, that the sovereignty is in the people upon certain important occasions, has done all the mischief we have witnessed, and this danger is the greatest when it is plausibly urged, and accompanied by other arguments that are not disputed. When this principle is thus disguised, it is truly dangerous, because the poison, although deadly, is invisible to the mass of mankind, who are able to resist the attack when it is open. No society can exist long where this principle is cherished; supreme authority must lodge in some delegated manner or other. The question, whether the people shall resume that power or not, because it is alleged by some, and possibly believed by others, to have been abused by those who possess it, is, and always will be, a question of extreme responsibility upon those who bring it into agitation. It is also applicable to those who act upon it, as well as those who cause it; but in no chapter of human jurisprudence are we to find any provision for such a case, it can consist with the safety of no constitution upon earth, and whenever agitated, is dangerous to any. It can make no part of monarchy, because the first and leading feature of that form of government is confidence in the executive power; as little can it consist with an aristocracy, for that also implies that some persons are selected from others to manage public affairs. It could make no part of any government except that imaginary one which never yet existed, and which I believe never will exist—a pure democracy. If this principle is to disuniting a quality as not to fit for admission into any government that may be, how much ought it to be shunned in that government, which from its being a compound of all good governments, has every thing that is excellent in all, without the defects of either? Shall that principle be cherished as the best which is admitted to be too bad for the worst of governments? Shall that principle be received in proportion as the very reason which ever made it necessary in any state at any time is unlikely to exist? Shall we say that the less occasion we have for so desperate a remedy, the more eager we ought to be to embrace it? Such questions must be all answered in the affirmative, before that principle can be adopted in the best government in this world. I feel that these points are of great importance, because they belong more or less to every government upon earth, and involve the happiness of all its inhabitants, and therefore I have said more upon them than otherwise I should. I say, therefore, that those who talk of the sovereignty of the people, are the enemies of their race, and that is chiefly owing to their doctrine, which the mass of mankind have not the means of duly examining, and therefore cannot thoroughly understand, that all the evils which have so much overrun the world of late, have had their effect. I therefore hope the Parliament of Ireland will in due season feel the force of this point, and feel the importance of the consequence to which it leads. I am sure the Parliament of England feels it already. The next head of objection refers to that which is not less prevalent than that which I have been explaining, and which is a thing depending chiefly upon aword, but which produces a very natural, and would be a very laudable feeling, provided the subject called for it, but I will here take the liberty to call it a mistaken notion; I mean that which is generally understood under the head of national pride. That is a feeling which I know is easily awakened in the most generous minds, and therefore as soon called forth in Ireland as anywhere else. This measure has been treated as if Ireland were called upon to surrender its national independence. I admit that nothing to a proud nation can be a compensation for such surrender; but before we conclude that this measure calls upon Ireland to do so, we may as well examine the assertion. If they mean to say that it is to be understood as a maxim, that any nation surrenders its independence when it unites to another—or in other words, that when two societies unite, and the one of them happens to be larger than the other, the lesser of the two must forfeit its independence by a union; if they mean to say that when two societies unite, and the one of them happens to enjoy more advantages than the other, the one that has the fewer advantages uniting with the other, and being allowed to participate advantages it never before enjoyed, must therefore be allowed to surrender its independence; if to be allowed to enjoy blessings it never felt before, be to surrender independence, I have
nothing to say. But if you examine the history of all the nations of Europe, even the most proud of their independence, you will find there is not one of them that has not given this sort of test to a surrender of independence—there is not one of them can be said to be independent. Our forefathers knew not how to support the true dignity of their country, if this is the true mode of judging. But I say on the contrary that they acted wisely, for they frequently by union put an end to the warfare of petty states. Will any man tell me that the different districts that have from time to time been incorporated into our empire, resigned their independence by that incorporation? Will any man tell me that after these incorporations the inhabitants incorporated had less room for their exertions than before? If this doctrine be true, what has become of the rights of the different countries of England, for many of their distinctions have from time to time been done away for the general advantage of the whole kingdom? Indeed if you indulge this sort of chimera, you will work the utter destruction of all independence in a nation in the present state of society all over the earth; and then, to enjoy your independence you must go back again into a state of nature. I say, therefore, that the arguments that have been urged against the measure upon this topic are vague and delusive; and that they refer to nothing that is real in human life. But what need have we to indulge any vague theory upon the subject, when we have obvious principles to guide us. If a country contains sufficient means of credit to support its trade and commerce with other powers, and has the protection of that trade within itself; if within itself it has all due means of military and naval force to secure its rights, and preserve its honours; if it has the means to secure the due industry of its inhabitants; if, in addition to all this, it possesses a free constitution, and equal to any other upon earth; or what is pretty nearly the same thing, has acquired the habit of thinking so; then indeed I should think that such a country forfeited its independence; or at least diminished it unwisely by uniting with any other nation; and that it need not join any one to make a larger empire, for it would be large enough for all the purposes of practicable happiness in this world. But if instead of this, there be a kingdom threatened with danger, from without and within; if it has not the means, but by the aid of another, of protecting itself in any of these advantages, and that other be a neighbouring nation, using the same language; ruled by laws of the same kind, but of superior correctness; used to customs of the same kind, but some of them of more force and practical advantage; possessing more trade and superior means of acquiring wealth; possessing also a Constitution which is the admiration and envy of the rest of the world, and of which the Constitution of the other is an inadequate resemblance, and that it is only the complaint that the resemblance is not perfect. I say all these points united, I would ask if it be inconsistent with the true principles or rational sense of dignity and honour for a State thus inferior to another to unite with that other? In other words, would it be unwise in such an inferior State to unite with the superior? I ask whether Ireland be not in that situation? and whether this be not the view which Ireland ought to have of the question? I am mistaken if these be not fair and rational grounds and principles, fit for the decision of those who council the affairs of States, and an answer to all true national pride which has of late been so much attempted to guide the minds of Irishmen. With a view of the enjoyment of liberty as far as it is consistent with good order; with the encouragement of industry; with protection to property; with the progress of civilization; with the increase of trade and commerce; with safety to the land-holder; with ease to the manufacturer; with comfort to the peasant; with that circulation of contentment and invigorating principle which runs through the whole frame of social life; for the increase of laudable ambition for the display of those talents of which Irishmen have as great a share as any nation upon earth. With these views, and for these purposes compare the present situation of Ireland with that which may become its situation, and then let any man tell me whether the real dignity of Ireland is likely to suffer by an Union with Great Britain? If I do not much misunderstand the thing, Ireland will confer her honour as well as her interest by according to this measure. In short it will be only giving to the people of Ireland more of that for which they have an attachment than they possess already, and giving them only what they feel to want. Will any man tell me it is making Ireland subject to a foreign yoke, when it is only the voluntary association of two countries by the equality of laws, whose wifaces are the same, whose local circumstances are so nearly allied, and who ought to differ in nothing, who can differ in nothing without injuring their mutual interests, who want nothing but Union to make them invulnerable.
(To be continued.)
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SALEM, April 5. ELECTIONS.
As no opposition was made to the re-election of Mr. Gill, he has an unanimous vote throughout the Commonwealth as lieutenant Governor.
A very great effort has been made to supersede Mr. Sumner in the office of Governor by Mr. Heath; but the event has proved that the former stands unshaken in the confidence of the people; of the votes hitherto ascertained, he has two thirds, and it is expected his proportion of the whole will be still greater.
A like effort has been made to produce a change in the Senate; and in some counties it may possibly succeed. The opposition list in the county of Essex has however met with a much more feeble support than was apprehended. This list, consisting of Messrs. Hutchinson, Hathorne, Crowninshield, Kitteridge and Manning) had in Salem 47; Lynn 20, Gloucester 5, Danvers 43, Topsfield 1, Marblehead 125; making a total of total of 241; while
The Federal list (consisting of Messrs. Phillips, Choate, March, Treadwell and Marsh) had in those towns above 1900 votes. From Wenham, Hamilton and Manchester, we learn that this list was unanimously supported. In Andover, and some other towns, from which we have not heard, it is expected the division has been greater; but be that as it may, the votes already known decide the election by a great majority.
In Marblehead, Heath had 131 votes for Governor, and Mr. Sumner only 75. The opposite lists of Senators divided the votes in the same proportion.
Captain Leach arrived at Beverly, left at Corunna, Jan 20, the following vessels: Brig Eliza, Carlton, Salem, Brothers, Brown, Boston, Goodhope, Neil, Salem, Belvidere, Frankl't, Phila. Sch. Barker, Marblehead. Arrived safe.
Taken by French privateers, and sent in for condemnation:
Ship Pacific, Kennedy, from London, bound to Charleston S. C. ship and cargo condemned; ship Sarah, Cooper, of and from New-York, bound to London, not tried; ship Republican, Simson, of and from Baltimore, bound to Falmouth, not tried; brig Aurora, Goodle, of and from Savannah, bound to London, not tried; a large Hamburg ship, the William, from Baltimore, bound to Hamburg, with a valuable cargo, not tried; Eagle, of New Bedford, bound to Leghorn, arrived the 22d, not tried. Seven or 8 French privateers lying in the port of Corunna.
The following persons, who had been captured and were Corunna, came passengers with Capt. Leach:—Mr. Augustus Willard, supercargo of the ship Apollo. Dr. Sims white and Servant, passengers, a Mr. Edward Palmer, 2d Captain, of the ship Pacific, Mr. John Logan, master of the ship Amelia.
A French Privateer.
LAT. 27, N. long. 63, W. Captain Leach was boarded by the French privateer L'Expediton a L'Egypte, from Guadalupe, on a cruise, and plundered of a Pipe of Wine. They informed that they were waiting for some of the rich American ships from Cadiz. Capt. L. contrived to keep up the appearance of being very leaky, which saved him from capture.
Capt. Richard Gardner, in the ship Hazard of 20 guns and 60 men, belonging to this port, has arrived at Newport in a short passage from Alicante; came out with a French privateer of 18 guns, who was kept at a respectful distance, by the Hazard, and a number of other armed Americans in company. Capt. G. a few days previous to his arrival, took the crew off the wreck of the brig abigail, from Antigua, for New-York, laden with Raisins and Rum—the Captain was washed overboard in the gale. A heavy gale coming on and the brig having lost all her sails, and Capt. G. being unable to supply her, the crew abandoned her, and were with much difficulty preserved by Capt. Gardner's humane exertions.
FRANKFORT, March 14.
The Governor of this State we are informed, has lately received a letter from the celebrated Matthew Lyon, in which he acquaints it with his intention of removing, in company with one thousand families, from the state of Vermont to the state of Kentucky.
NEW-YORK, April 11.
Extract of a letter from the Havana, of a late date.
"General Rigaud with fourteen officers of his suite, appeared at the Havannah on the 25th March, and begged of the Spanish governor to give hospitality to his officers, in the name of the French Republic, one and indivisible, of which he was the commander in chief in St. Domingo."
This news was received yesterday from Rhode Island where a vessel arrived from the Havannah. It was reported there, that Rigaud was obliged to leave St. Domingo by order or by the force of Toussaint L'Ouverture, who had marched against him.
In a Portsmouth Gazette has appeared a long account certified by the signatures of the American and Danish consuls at Lisbon, of a piracy committed by the mate and crew of the ship Stafford, captain Balch, belonging to New-Hampshire. On the homeward voyage from St. Ubes, adverse winds and damaged rigging induced the captain, from the dread of a long passage, to put his crew, much against their inclination, to short allowance. Many instances of disobedience took place among the crew, in consequence
of what they deemed ill treatment; and finally, on the captain's going on board a Danish ship bound to Oporto, in search of a supply of provisions, the crew would not allow him to return, and failed away in spite of his expostulations and remonstrances. The Danish ship touched at Lisbon, where capt. Balch drew up a particular account of his transaction, in the form of a protest, and deposited to the truth of it, before the proper judicature. The names of this mutinous crew were as follows: Michael Welch, mate; Samuel Huffman, boatswain; John Kelly, James Kelly, Peter Snow, Peter Ranway, John Crofts, James Davis, John Lewis, John Souvay, and William Douglass, seamen; Francis Jasper, cook.
We are informed by captain Gardner, of the ship Hazard, from Gibraltar, that Lord Nelson had assumed the command of the blockade of Cadiz; and that Lord St. Vincent was on shore at Gibraltar. Captain G. brings no further news of importance—He saluted the town this morning, his vessel carrying 16 guns upon her gun deck, and 8 upon her quarter.
When Ledyard, the celebrated American traveller, was at Cairo, he wrote to the President of the Royal Society, for the express purpose of pointing out to him the expediency of Great Britain's taking possession of Egypt, in order to prevent its being seized upon by some other European power, which, with the spirit of prophecy, he declared he considered as an event that could not fail to take place ere many years should elapse. After discounting upon its extraordinary advantages of soil and situation, he urged as a particular incentive to its conquest, the existence in the country of near fifty thousand free traders, who would join and support any power that should undertake to rid them of the oppression and plunder they suffered from the beys. Ledyard's letter was, by his own desire, communicated to his majesty's ministers, but was not attended to. They thought it, no doubt, neither moral nor political to attack the Sublime Porte without any plausible pretence for war—Lon. Pap.
[We have been at some pains to procure translations from our Madrid papers by the Eliza and Mary, for this day, for this day's publication, though to the 5th of February their contents have been principally anticipated. The following articles we find of some importance, particularly the notification of the French Ministers to the Deputation of the Empire] [Mer. Adv.]
RASTADT, Jan. 1.
The deputation of the empire has communicated to the French ministers a conclusion conceived in the terms reported in the former Gazette. Since yesterday it is reported, that the said Plenipotentiaries have been delivered to the Imperial deputation the following note:
"We have orders from our government to declare formally, that if the diet of Rastadt permits Russian troops to enter the Imperial territory, and even if they do not oppose efficaciously, the march of the said troops, through the German territory, it will be considered as a violation of the neutrality of the empire, and the negotiations at Rastadt will be discontinued, which will place the French republic and the empire in the same situation as before the preliminaries of Hecken were concluded. To this declaration, arising from the exigency of circumstances, we add with pleasure, the most positive assurances of our government, for the welfare and satisfaction of the empire, and with truth declare that such an important incident as this, of such consequence that it might become very fatal to the interior tranquility of Germany, may not decide the almost accomplished hopes of a perfect reconciliation, and of a perpetual peace between the two nations. Nobody can be mistaken concerning the motives and objects of the cabinet of Peterburg, and above all, the empire is too well acquainted with the affairs of Europe, not to see, that Russia, after having fomented war six years without taking part in it, should not place itself openly in a state of hostility against France, in order to obstruct the peace of the continent, and with a manifest intention, to cover the usurpations which it has long ago meditated. Thus the undersigned do not doubt, that the deputation will consider the movements of the French government, as a new proof of their pacific designs, and as an opportunity for the empire to gain new claims on the friendship of the republic, avoiding at the same time a difficulty, which might immediately concern the empire."
LIORNA, Dec. 20.
Two Tuscan vessels have arrived at this place from Alexandria in 35 days, the captains of which declare that all the French troops were in Cairo except 3 or 4000 men, which were in garrison at Alexandria, that two ships of the line and seven frigates, the remainder of the vessels of the convoy, were in the old port. In the Tuscan vessels arrived 30 Frenchmen, the greater part officers, who were wounded in the naval combat at Aboukir. The news they bring is to the 5th of November, and is very favourable concerning the situation of the French troops. The Greek inhabitants in Cairo have formed a corps to serve with the Republicans. In Alexandria, there is a corps of Turkish cavalry, which Bonaparte allows to carry the Ottoman colors as the French, they say are not at war with the Grand Seignor, therefore they will not prevent the colors of the Sultan from being hoisted in the port of Alexandria.
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PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 12.
Letters received in town last evening, from Northampton, state, that their is little probability of the return of the Army, until the latter end of next week. Out of thirteen warrants issued by Judge Peters, for the apprehension of Rebels, only three had been returned—the persons named in the others, having by the rapidity of their flight, evaded all pursuit.
The insertion of the words "tworn before Alexander Tod", after Dr. Duffield's certificate, was an error of the press, as it was not in major Jackson's manuscript.
Having thus disposed of Dr. Duffield's remark on his certificate, I shall add but a very few words of animadversion on his piece of last evening.
Seeing that Algebra is derived from Algebrists, a bone-setter, or Algebrast, the restitution of things broken, and considering how much of what is most valuable has been broken in the present dispute, I really supposed that a diagram from that science might have been within the reach of two Doctors; but as I am no more inclined to become the Doctor's mathematical instructor, than I am to become his dancing-master, I must still refer him to some other person for an elucidation of the analogy between his negative certificate in the face of affirmative testimony, and the product of a negative quantity in Algebra. Wm. Jackson, April 12.
At 7 o'clock last evening the Legislature of this state adjourned, sine die.—In the course of the session eighty acts were passed.
The Mayor's Court of this city is held four times in the year—at the late sessions the Grand Jury made EIGHTY-NINE RETURNS:
Table with 2 columns: Offense, Count. Larceny 27, Assault and Battery 19, Burning the Goal 7, House-breaking 1, Perjury 1, Conspiracy in forging Bank-notes 2, Forgery 1, Disorderly Houses 2, Tipping Houses 14, Pedling, &c. 1, Assault and Challenge, &c. 1, Ignoramus Bills 43, 89.
Extract from a St. Kitts' paper, of March 15, 1799. Basseterre, March 15, 1799.
Arrived this day from a cruise, the United States Frigates Constellation and Insurgent, commanded by commodore Truxton and Lieutenant Rogers, and brought in a very valuable French Letter-of-Marque Schooner, called the P'Union, of six carriage guns and thirty two men; her cargo consists of dry goods and Irish provisions; she was from St. Thomas ten days, and captured under the guns of Guadalupe yesterday morning.
CONFESSION OF GUILT, By Wm. B. GILES.
Late a member of congress from Virginia, in his own words, as published in the Virginia Gazette at Richmond.
"The preceding evening's post had furnished the report of the secretary of war, requiring an augmentation of the army, and intimating that less than 50,000 men would not answer all the objects of government—and the report of the secretary of the navy requiring an augmentation of the navy to 12 seventy-four gun ships, 12 frigates, and a proportionable number of smaller vessels of war—These reports were also accompanied with the publication of a plan for a loan of 5,000,000 dollars by the secretary of the treasury conformably to an of the last session of congress—The terms were 8 per centum per annum, and irredeemable for ten years."
"These extraordinary propositions, as far as I could lean, excited the disapprobation of all, and the alarm of many, and of course became the common topic of conversation. The following as nearly as I can recollect, was the substance of the observations, which fell from me upon that subject. I deplored the infatuated temper which appeared to me produce to measures calculated, in my opinion, to impair or destroy our established political systems, and domestic happiness—without the probability of producing any good in our foreign relations—I considered the expense, as beyond the ability of the United States, without reducing the people to the same pecuniary depressions, and driving the government to the same coercive means of collection which now characterize every people and government in Europe."
"I remarked that these expensive objects would deprive the wealthy individual of too great proportion of his revenue; and the laboring individual of too great proportion of the product of his labor which ought to be expended in his own or his family's comforts; and applied it to less meritorious class of persons who do not labor—I observed that since time had ameliorated the despotism of the feudal system, the purse instead of the person of the individual, had become the object of every government—that it would be futile to let up distinctions respecting the different forms of government, if it were to be admitted as a principle, that the most free, should be as much at liberty, as the most despotic, to thrust its avaricious hands into the pockets of individuals; and limit its demands only by their ability to pay; that individuals without equity should remain the passive subjects of such exactions—and not be permitted to use the constitutional corrective."
After using these and other general observations of a similar nature, I remarked, that I always had been, and still was a friend to the Union—yet if the measures proposed were to be adopted as permanent systems; I would rather see a separation of the Union upon proper and pacific arrangements, than be perpetually subject to all the pernicious consequences, which in my opinion would necessarily flow from them—I considered disunion as a deplorable event—but less deplorable, than a perpetuity of expensive armies—perpetuity of excessive debts—perpetuity of excessive taxes—and all the oppressions, we consequences resulting therefrom. I explained further by saying that I hoped those propositions would never be matured into political systems—That I trusted the constitutional corrective would soon be applied. That after the people should become apprised of the artifice of exciting and playing off their prejudices in one part of the union, against their prejudices in another—After they shall become fatigued with the various delusions practiced upon them by interested partisans; they will listen to the voice of interest; and in a regular and constitutional way, relieve themselves from their oppressions; if they should unfortunately be systematised—This, as far as I can recollect, was the general purport of the part I took in the conversation alluded to; which was further modified and explained by a variety of incidental circumstances, which it is impossible from the very nature of the case to recite minutely;—But—that although a disunion of states would be a dreadful calamity—it would be less dreadful than a systematic despotism.
No one can doubt the meaning of Mr. Giles when he says the disunion of the States would be a less dreadful calamity than a systematic despotism. For ten years the people of the United States have been preferred in safety and prosperity, amid extraordinary difficulty at home, and amid the convulsions of Europe, by means of a form of government that has united the people of all the states, and has placed their protection in the hands of a national legislature, and a national executive, who have steadily kept in view the general safety and happiness. This state of things, and the laws made to produce it, is the system which Mr. Giles has denounced as most calamitous, more dreadfully calamitous than a disunion of the States. The system which has preserved America from French liberty, equality, and fraternity, is what he calls, a despotism, more terrible than the disunion of the States.
If Mr. Giles shall act according to this sentiment, he must from love to his country, exert himself in favor of a disunion as a less evil than a submission to the laws of the land. The loan is made, the navy is to be increased by six ships of the line, the army is to be increased, whenever the French shall invade this country, or take measures for doing it, the alien law, sedition law, stamp law, land tax law, bank law, funding law, all remain in force, and are likely to continue so, until a disunion of the States. What will be done by Mr. Giles and those who think with him to effect a revolution in our government, should be the subject of serious reflection in most of the States, and especially in Virginia—will they stop before they pass the bounds of sedition, and enter into the regions of treason? Will they retire behind the curtain, and play off some of the secondary characters in the field of danger, and still continue to mislead and delude the less informed and more honest part of society? Will they be able to excite an insurrection in Virginia, and thus bring into jeopardy the lives of some of their tools, as has happened in Pennsylvania.
ALPHA.
MARRIED—On Wednesday night last, James Alexander Count de Tilly, to Miss Maria Matilda Bingham, by the Rev. Dr. Jones, minister of the Universal church in Philadelphia.
Gazette Marine List.
Table with 3 columns: Port of Philadelphia, ARRIVED, DAYS. Ship Neptune, Saunders, London 140, Niger, Bouetiez, Norfolk. CLEARED, Scht. Yeatman, Longhead, Charleston.
The ship Neptune, of Boston, Capt. Saunders, arrived here this morning, after a passage of one hundred and forty-four days from London, with a cargo of hemp &c. She has been blown off the coast five times, and has encountered above twenty gales of wind. Spoke no vessels on the coast.
Also arrived, British armed ship Niger, six days from Norfolk—This ship was sent into Norfolk some time ago by Commodore Nicholson, on the supposition of her being French property.
Macpherson's Blues.
BATTALION ORDERS, April 11, 1799. The Blues are ordered to parade on Saturday, the 13th instant, at the Menage, in complete uniform, at 4 o'clock, P. M. By order of the Commandant, JOHN M'CAULEY, Adj't.
Library Company of Philadelphia.
The Annual Election FOR Directors and a Treasurer of the Library Company of Philadelphia, will be held at the Library, in Fifth street, on Monday the sixth of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the annual payments.
As there are several shares on which fines are due, the ownrs of them, or their representatives, are hereby notified, that they will be forfeited, agreeably to the laws of the Company, unless the arrears are paid off on the said sixth day of May, or within ten days after. By order of the Directors, BENJAMIN R. MOGAN, Secretary. April 12.
Volunteer Grenadiers.
Philadelphia, April 12, 1799. THIS corps is ordered to assemble at the Menage, in Chestnut street, to-morrow at 4 o'clock, P. M. in full uniform, with arms and accoutrements. By command, D. Murgatroyd, 1st Serjeant.
Just Published.
And now to be Sold, by ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. at his Printing Office, 106, Chesnut-street, Philadelphia; Also to be had at the Philadelphia Library.
AND OF JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK, Booksellers, Market-street, The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, In two octavo volumes.
A work entirely new—original, and highly interesting; embellished with a Portrait of the head of William Penn, and a new Map of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, Maryland, and the state of Delaware, and parts adjacent.
In this publication are exhibited the remarkable rise, happy progress, and extraordinary prosperity of that province, till near the time of the declared independence of the United States of America; effected by such uncommon and pacific means such singular, just and prudent policy, as appear no where in the history of nations, to have to generally, and so extensively prevailed, in any other country, to an equal degree of advancement, importance, and felicity of the people, and so generally to have excited the admiration of all observers, as in the flourishing and happy state of the province of Pennsylvania—proper to be known and remembered by all those, who wish to be informed in the extraordinary mitigation of this country, and in the means of rendering the inhabitants so happy and prosperous in former time; as well as an egreious example for posterity and surrounding states to imitate and improve upon, &c.
"Hoc opus, hoc studium, parvi properemus et ampli; Si patrie volumus, finibus vivere cari" HOR. In deeds like these, let all themselves approve, Who seek their proper bliss, and country's love. Note.—The subscribers for this work are particularly desired to call, or send, for their respective copies, or to direct their friends, in, or near Philadelphia, to receive the same for them, at either of the two places first above mentioned. And all persons, holding subscription papers, are earnestly requested to return the same, as soon as possible, to ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. after said, April 12.
New-Theatre.
Mr. Marshall's Benefit.
ON FRIDAY EVENING, April 12, Will be presented, a much admired COMEDY, called THE CONSCIOUS LOVERS. Written by Sir Richard Steele, author of the Tatler, Guardian, &c. In act II. a song incidental to the Piece, by Mrs. Warrell. End of the Comedy, A New Scotch Pantomimical Ballet, (composed by Mr. Byrne,) called
HIGHLAND FESTIVITY.
To which will be added, (for the second and last time this season) a new Musical Farce called
The Rival Soldiers; Or, Sprigs of Laurels.
[Written by Mr. O'Keefe.] With the song of Four and Twenty Fiddlers all on a Row.
The Little Midshipman Miss Arnold Mary Tactie Mrs. Warrell Tickets to be had of Mr. Marshall, at J. R. Stama, No. 10. to South Fifth street, near Market street, at H. & P. Rice's Book-store, No. 16, South Second street, at Carr's Music Repository No. 36, South Second street, and at the office adjoining the theatre.
For Sale, The Ship NEPTUNE, is now laying at Walnut street wharf, with her tackle and apparel as she came from sea; her burthen is 233 tons. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. The consignees of goods on board the above vessel, are requested to take out their Permits so soon as possible, as the ship will begin discharging to-morrow morning. April 12.
Two Beautiful Country Seats.
Six miles from Philadelphia, on the main road near the market place, Germantown, TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At the Merchant's Coffee House, Philadelphia, on Tuesday the 16th day of April, at 7 o'clock in the evening, if not previously disposed of by private sale, No. 1.
CONTAINING an elegant stone house, finished in the modern style, much adapted for a genteel family, being two stories high, having four rooms on a floor, with good garrets and arched cellars, together with a range of back buildings consisting of a two story stone dwelling house, and three frame houses, well calculated for stores, with a large hay house, coach house and stable; adjoining the front house is a good kitchen and flower garden, with a great variety of fruit trees, and a neatly finished summer house in the centre. Also, six acres of land, more or less, in clover adjoining the above, about two acres of which is a good apple orchard, formerly owned by Mr. Baclique.
No. 2, containing a two story stone house, having two front parlors and two back rooms on the first floor, five sleeping rooms on the second, garrets, cellars and back kitchen, a large stone barn, coach house, horse and cow stables, an out house for servants, a good cider mill and press, with 15 acres of land, more or less, adjoining the above, great part of which is an excellent bearing apple orchard, the rest in winter grain. The land is in good order and very natural for clover. There is a constant stream of water through both places.
The great houses of both places are on the main road commanding between them about 400 feet front, much calculated for building lots. The situation is dry, airy and very healthy, having remarkably good water near the different buildings. Any person desirous of viewing the premises, will please to apply to the proprietor, James Chambers, on the premises. An indisputable title, and immediate possession will be given to the purchaser. The terms will be made known at the time of sale. CONNELLY & CO. Auctioneers.

A Pleasant Retreat. To be sold at public vendue. By order of the Orphan's Court of Montgomery County on the 17th day of the fourth month next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee-house, in Philadelphia.
The Mansion house standing on the Main Street , built with stone and the best materials, commodiously divided into rooms and well-finished throughout—with an airy entry and good cellars, forty-two feet in front and thirty six feet in depth—adjoining a Stone Piazza, stone room and kitchen with lodging rooms over them—a well of good water in the yard—and a stone milk house with a smoke house over it—a good garden, &c. on the fourth end of the lot are a brew house, carriage house and a large stone barn—with extensive stables for horses, cows &c. This estate would accommodate a large genteel family inclining to retire into the country. Potts Town being one of the cheapest places for provisions within the same distance from Philadelphia—and for healthy situation, convenience of stages, &c. is equal to most inland towns in Pennsylvania.
With the foregoing premises will be sold, a Lot of excellent CLOVER LAND, adjoining the Barn, containing about three Acres, in which are a number of Apple Trees. Further particulars may be known on application to Rebecca Mayberry, } Administrators to on the premises, } the estate of Thomas John Warder, or } Mayberry, James Vaux, in } deceased. Philadelphia.
JACOB PERKINS, Having invented an effectual check for detecting counterfeit Bank Paper, which has received the sanction of one Bank, and the approbation of the undersigned eminent artists, and having obtained a patent, securing to him, and to his assigns, the exclusive right of the invention, hereby offers to his fellow citizens the privilege of using it upon terms, to be agreed on between him and any person disposed to avail themselves of a guard against counterfeiters.
THE undersigned having examined Jacob Perkins's new invented method to detect counterfeit Bank paper, do approve of the plan, it being impossible to engrave or link two plates perfectly alike, without the original die or hub, the counterfeiter would find it impossible to make an impression which would perfectly gage with the check from the original die. ROBT SCOT, Engraver & Die sinker JAMES SMITHER, Engraver. JAMES AKIN, Engraver. The terms may be known by applying to No 11, South 3d street. March 23. 22wtf
THE Creditors of the Subscriber are desired to take notice, that application has been made to the Court of Common Pleas of Milford County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in order that the applicant may receive the benefit of the several laws passed for the relief of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the second Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in Lewis Town, in the said county. WM. ARMSTRONG, jun. march 18. 12w3w
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 22wtf
NO T I C E. GOOD encouragement will be given to a person who understands the Tanning business in all its branches—also to a person who understands making of Tin-Ware, to move into the Western Country.—Persons who have small families would be preferred.—For further particulars enquire at No 53 North Fourth-street. None need apply but those who can bring good recommendations. march 12. 22wtf
FOR SALE, A smart, active Bay Horse, BETWEEN fifteen and sixteen hands high, rising five years, would suit very well for a gentleman in any of the troops of Horse, he is perfectly sound, the price is 220 dollars.—For a view please to apply at No 10, North Eighth-street, or at Gilberston's Stable, in 4th between Lombard and Cedar or South-streets. march 23 22w3w
Sheathing Copper, 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For Sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS No. 25, Dock Street, march 21. 32wtf
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. 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. march 24 32wtf
TO BE LET, 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 12wtf
Weavers. SEVERAL WEAVERS may find employment by applying to Isaac T. Hopper, No. 39, Pine-street. 3mo. 15th, 1799. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE A House & Lot in Trenton, THE house is of brick, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and in good order.—For further particulars enquire of Ab. Hunt, in Trenton, or of JOHN E. CRESSON, No. 54, Market-street. march 9 32wtf
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy H A Y, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8. 12wtf
Mount Pleasant on Schuylkill. THE subscriber is willing to sell the estate on which he lives, at the end of the new canal, and about three and a half miles distant from this city. A pleasant place adjoining is also for sale. These situations are too well known to require description, especially as it is presumed the purchaser would choose to judge for himself.—If not sold before the first of May, the mansion house is engaged to be let. Enquire on the premises. JON. WILLIAMS. codwtf
Superfine Writing Papers, Just received by the Adventure from London, FOR SALE By WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 52 Second, the corner of Chestnut-street, CONSISTING OF IMPERIAL, super-royal, flat, wove and plain, royal, medium, thick post; extra large vellum, and plain folio post; extra large plain and wove post; quarto gilt and plain superfine hot-pressed, W. Young has also on hand, a large assortment of the best American manufactured writing and printing papers; all sorts of papers made on short notice agreeable to patterns. Consignment for sale at prime costs and charges: 5 Trunks of books afforded; 120 Reams large royal printing paper; 100 Reams London brown royal do. 113 Reams foolscap do. The above are entitled to the drawback. 1 Case black leather and Morocco pocket books. april 1. 7t
THE COMMISSIONERS, Appointed by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESALE 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 NO T I C E, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive 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 } subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months }
TO LET. THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell, apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 12. 5
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated on the corner of 9th and Race-streets;—the house is about 35 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between 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 23 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 desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate 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 garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia 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 further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grance 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 occupied 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 meadow 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 12wtf
TO BE LET, 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 12wtf
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. Philadelphia, April 6, 1799. For sale at public auction, At the Custom House, on Tuesday the 7th May, 1799, the following Merchandise, which remain in the Custom House Stores more than nine months unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof. RS No. 26 one trunk containing linen, muslin and dimity FIW 2 one case containing plush C&Co. 1 one box containing tapes P PD one box music books one box sewing needles four chests of Chinese curiosities, two large paintings Mrs. Boulton, one box indigo Lim one box containing shoes and cotton Joshua Gilpin one box garden seeds one box containing cotton stockings, shirts, pocket handkerchiefs & shoes. three boxes containing six hundred and sixty one numbers of Winterbottom's general description of America one box soap four hds. beans one bag coffee two barrels walnuts one barrel peminto one box sugar P&C 128 eight calcs guns PD 1 one calcs containing a forte piano one box artificial flowers. april 8 27wtf
JUST LANDING, From on board the ship Woodruff Sim's JOHN B. HODGSON, commander, from Canton,—and for sale by JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water-street, Bohea Teas, in whole, half, and qr. chests, Hysan, Hysan Gomee, Young Hysan and Hysan skin Teas, in quarter chests, Souchoong and Peche Souchoong in quarter chests and boxes. An assortment of Silks, Boglepores, Hair Ribbon, Umbrellas, and Fans. A complete assortment of China Ware, Rheubarb, Cassia, Nankens, &c. &c. april 9 23w
New Philadelphia. THE proprietors of the high ground in the neighbourhood of this city, known by the name of Springettsbury Manor; bounded on the west by the river Schuylkill, on the east by Fourth street, from Schuylkill, on the north by Francis's lane, and on the south by Callowhill street) have agreed to appropriate it for the purpose of building a new city as a summer retreat. The plan in two sections may be seen at the Coffee-house. The main street, 100 feet wide, runs nearly east and west along the top of the ridge, striking Schuylkill a little above the upper ferry, where nature has placed everlasting abutments, and stone in abundance to form a permanent bridge of one arch, that cannot be approached by ice or floods. A street of 60 feet wide, is laid out on each side of, and parallel to the Main street. These cross streets by five new streets at right angles, and by the continuation of Front, Second, Third and Fourth streets from Schuylkill. The situation is high, airy and healthy, and commands an extensive prospect. The water is good. The canal runs obliquely through it. It is just a sufficient distance from the Delaware for a pleasant walk, to give an appetite to dinner after the business of the day is over. april 3. 12w
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Saturday next the 13th inst. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises, One hundred and eleven of the highest and best situated Lots in the New Town, Each containing 30 feet front, and about 200 deep. The whole is situated on the west side of Fourth Street from Schuylkill, on the high ground opposite Bush Hill gardens, agreeably to a plan at the Coffee House, and at the old city Auction Store. To accommodate purchasers, one lot will be put up at a time, and the buyer will have the right to take as many adjoining, as he may think proper, at the same rate. The terms are, one third cash, approved notes at three months for the remainder, when deeds clear of all encumbrances, will be given. Connelly & Co. Auct'rs. april 3. 12w
Just Received, From HAMBURG by the JASON, VISSER, and via Baltimore and for sale by the subscribers Platillas, Creas à la Morlaix, Dowlas Checks and stripes, Lilladoes Bretagnes, Tickenburgs, Barcelona Brandy in Pipes. Port Wine in quarter casks. On Hand, Claret in Hogheads, Bordeaux Brandy, Ruffia Brindes. Erick & Lewis Bollman. No. 100, Spruce-street. april 1. 5
Now Landing, From on board the Neptune, Captain Saunders from London, and for sale by the subscribers 39 tons best St. Petersburg clean Hemp 599 pieces British Sail-cloth, 2 trunks Silk goods, 3 cases Ladies Hats, 10 casks Britles, 8 bales Tickenburgs, Erick & Lewis Bollman. No. 100, Spruce-street. april 11. 5
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, Prime Jamaica Sugar in hds. Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 1000 butts St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS. april 11. 5
Landing at Pine-street wharf, From on board the Schooner Hannah, captain Barlon, from Charleston, 100 tiers } RICE 76 half ditto } 55 bales cotton, 34 of which are entitled to drawback, FOR SALE BY Robert C. Latimer. april 8 5t
WANTED To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a Gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing an speaking the French language—Such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, april 3, 1799. 5
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WANTED To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a Gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing an speaking the French language—Such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, april 3, 1799. 5
WANTED To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a Gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing an speaking the French language—Such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, april 3, 1799. 5
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber this day, at noon, two mulatto house Servants, viz. No. 1, but commonly called Edward among his companions, well known as the subscriber's coachman and waiting man for several years in this city and in New-York—he is a tall straight made mulatto with a large bushy head of hair, about 32 years of age, has a low forehead, with small eyes, a full dark look and is much inclined to be abrupt and infolent, one of his legs something smaller than the other from a fracture in his youth; he generally wears a brown cloth coat with red cuffs and cape and red edging, or fustian with red cuffs and cape; had on when he went away an old forest cloth fustian, m'd brown and yellow, and has a box lot of light colored drab, with red and white heavy lace, but as I do not know what other clothes he had on, may change his dress. No. 2, calling herself Wife to the before named Ned, she is much about the middle stature, straight made with falling shoulders, has a remarkable sardonic countenance and is very pugnacious, quarrelsome, and noisy, she is rather a fair mulatto—has lost one or two of her front teeth, which she supplies with wax, and has a large scar between her shoulders occasioned by a blister; she is about forty five years of age, has a very masculine air in her walk, the carried away with her several gowns of different colored cotton; the above reward will be given for apprehending and securing them in any jail in the United States and giving notice to the subscriber; or fifty dollars for securing either of them.—All persons are cautioned against harboring, entertaining, or concealing the above servants or either of them; and all masters of vessels and others are warned against carrying them from the United States. JACOB READ. A Senator of the United States from the State of South Carolina, corner of 4th and Union-street Philadelphia. april 5. codsw
FOR SALE, A FINE healthy situation on the Delaware 13 miles north of Philadelphia, with a two story frame house nearly new and a kitchen adjoining;—a piazza in front of the house, 3 rooms on each floor, a good cool cellar, a pump of good water, garden and orchard.—The land and water stages for New York and Burlington pass the premises every day. 10 acres of land will be allotted to the buildings, and more may be had if wanted. For further particulars enquire at No. 12 Dock-street, or 161 South Second-street. april 6. 32wtf
A Capital Store TO LET, Enquire of JOSEPH S. LEWIS, No. 25, Dock Street april 5. 22w2w
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, viz. ON HIGH-STREET, A LOT of ground on the fourth side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, wellward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market-street, 30 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walls and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESNUT STREET, A Lot of ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley. In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 507 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11. dtw 22wtf
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Marine Barracks on the 20th inst. Wm. Johnson, a Marine Soldier aged 30 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, black hair and eyes, and has lost the middle finger of the right hand. He carried off with him his full uniform. Whoever will secure the said deserter in any goal, shall receive the above reward. DAN. CARMICK, commanding the Marine Barracks. march 28. codsw
Iron Works for Sale. THE subscriber wishing to decline the iron business, will dispose of all his property, situate in Botetourt county, Virginia, on the navigable water of James River, consisting of a Furnace with all the necessary patterns complete, a Forge with three Fies and two hammers, two good Merchant Mills, two Saw Mills, together with all the necessary buildings for the use of the Works, several large Banks of Ore convenient to the Furnace of an excellent quality for bar-iron—The whole of the works have been built within five years, on the most approved plans, by the best workmen in the different branches from Pennsylvania; they are in complete repair for casting and manufacturing iron. There are attached to said Works, about fifteen thousand acres of Wood-land, a very considerable stock of wood cut and one raised. It is presumed unnecessary to enlarge, as a purchaser will undoubtedly view before he purchases. Indispensible titles will be given, and the terms made known, by applying to the subscriber at the Works. WILLIAM WILSON. march 25. coim
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 26, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT by an act of Congress passed the 28th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, the following alterations and amendments have been made to an act passed on the 6th day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, intitled, "An act laying duties upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper." I. The stamp heretofore imposed upon foreign bills of exchange and bills of lading are to cease and determine from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. II. The several stamp duties hereafter enumerated in the act of exchange and collected throughout the United States, from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, for every skin, or piece of vellum or parchment or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed either of the instruments or writings following, to wit: Dolls. Cts. Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 40 Any note or bill of lading, or writing, or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported, from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state, 10 If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 10 Any policy of insurance, or instrument in the nature thereof, other than those heretofore specified in the above recited act, when the sum insured shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25 When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1 the said Duties are chargeable upon each and every Bill of Exchange and Bill of Lading without respect to the number contained in each set. III. Bonds required in any case by the Laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty are exempt from the payment of Stamp Duties. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. march 7. dim
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 31st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety nine, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges, thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same, thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 24th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 24th day of February, 1800, and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury. feb 11. 22wtf
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last lever. feb. 12. dt. at. co. tf.
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street, feb 11 22wtf
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