Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-05-04 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2066]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP WOODDROP SIMS, John B. Hodgson, Commander
Will sail with an expedition, the greater part of her cargo being ready to go on board, and will require an early call. For freight or passage apply on board said ship, lying at the subscriber's wharf, or to
JOSEPH SIMS, H o . 155, South Water-street.
april 24.
For Sale,
The Ship NEPTUNE, now laying at Walnut Street Wharf, with her tackle and apparel as the same from sea; her burthen is about 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 as soon as possible, as the ship will begin discharging to-morrow morning.
april 12.
FOR SALE,
THE SHIP CONNECTICUT, Capt. HAYLANDER, just arrived from London,
about 2 years old, sheathed and coppered about 18 months ago, after having made one voyage measures 339 tons, supplied with carry 5000 barrels flour, mounted with 16 long double 6-pounders, and two 18 pound carronades, with ammunition and small arms complete, is in every respect fitted for a voyage to India, will require nothing but an additional supply of provisions. It is expected the will be discharged and ready for delivery in all next week; a liberal credit will be given, for terms, apply to
PETER BLIGHT.
april 22.
For Sale,
A NEW VESSEL, launched in August, or September last, 48 feet keel, 19 feet beam, and 8 feet hold, consequently about 93 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
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE,
And Commission Store, No. 19, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House.
The Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands.
SAMUEL EMERY.
november 10
FOR SALE,
THE Schooner NANCY, Thomas Hallam, Master,
BURTHEN about 71 tons; is a stout, staunch built vessel, four years old, and fails very fast. Apply to
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
april 30.
FOR CHARTER.
To Jamaica or the Havana, out only, The Brigantine JAMES, Jacob C. Ranno, master.
Carnes about 800 barrels. If not chartered in a few days, will take in freight
FOR NEW-ORLEANS.
enquire of
John Skyrin, No. 96, North Front-street.
may 2
Notice, agreeably to Charter,
is hereby given, to the Members of the Corporation for the relief of the poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers, that a meeting of said Corporation is to take place, on Wednesday the 23rd day of the present month, in the Second Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, at 4 o'clock, P. M. for the dispatch of all such business as may be brought before the board.
ASHBEL GREEN, Sec'y of the Corporation.
may 2, 1799.
To be Let,
A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber,
GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street.
feb 11
Mahogany.
THE subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southward, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of
St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling,
All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet seasoned half-inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles.
All that shall remain unsold, will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th instant. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved indorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of.
JOHN MCCULLOH.
N. B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies.
March 4 est 28 May
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 Mattheas, he has been very much given to running away, and has been 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 bands 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's, 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, both new; one of the two was a great deal too large for either of the said fellows; 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 sailor jacket (blue) thickset breeches, patched with corduroy in the frise, with other necessary clothing. Jacob, two linsey cloth coats, lead colored, one new the other half worn, blue linsey cloth jackets, half worn, two pairs of linsey cloth trousers, 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 course they may take, as William is such an experienced coaler.
Any person or persons apprehending said negroes or finding 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 forbidden harboring them at their peril. B. G.
april 8, 1799
TO BE LET,
Two Good Counting Houses
On the south side of Walnut-street Wharf. Enquire of
JAMES YARD.
april 18.
All Persons
indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement.
GIDEON H. WELLS,
Agent to the Ex: no. 135, Market street
Philadelphia dec. 4, 1798
Notice.
THE subscribers being appointed by the court of common pleas of the city and county, guardians to the person and estate of JONATHAN BERE, now confined in a state of lunacy in the Pennsylvania Hospital. All persons holding his effects or indebted to him will pay or return the same immediately; and those having demands will present them duly authenticated, to
Mary Beere,
Thomas Hurly, no. 16, Carter's alley.
Philadelphia, april 4
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
REMOVAL.
ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR
Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Cornhillage 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.
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 1 one box music books
PD 1 one box fewing needles
PD 4 one chest of Chinese curiosities, two large paintings
Mrs. Boulton, one box indigo
IM 1 one box containing shoes and cotton
Joshua Gilpin one box garden seeds
1 QT 1 one box containing cotton stockings, shirts, pocket handkerchiefs & shoes.
X 1 three boxes containing six hundred and sixty one numbers of Winterbottom's general description of America.
W 1 one box soap
M 4 four bds. beans
M 1 one bag coffee
M 2 two barrels walnuts
M 1 one barrel pemmets
P&C 18 1 one box sugar
PD 1 one case containing a forte piano
PD 1 one box artificial flowers.
april 8
Landing,
From brig ENTERPRISE, at Jackson & Morris's Wharf.
80 Hhds. prime Jamaica Sugars } entitled to Run } drawback
40 do. } AND FOR SALE
Wharton & Lewis, No. 115, South Front Street.
Who have also for sale,
Macdona wine in pipes and half pipes
New-England Rum
Ground Ginger, &c. &c.
april 27
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers.
Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, & } TEAS.
Souchong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankens, China Ware, assorted.
Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks.
They have also remaining on Hand, Black Perfumery, Choppa and Pulbeat Remalia, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual.
Thomas & Joshua Fisher.
4th mo 26
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Ruffia Duck
100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Botton Beef in Barrels.
A few bales Bengal } COSSAS HUMHUMS.
1100 butts St. Martins Salt.
april 11
TO LET.
THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to
Isaac Wharton.
Jan. 11
JUST LANDING,
From on board the ship WOODDROP SIMS' 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, Hylon, Hylon Gomae, Young Hylon and Hylon Skin Teas, in quarter chests, Souchong and Pecho Souchong in quarter chests and boxes,
An assortment of Silks, Boglepores, Hair Ribbon, Umbrellas, and Fans,
A complete assortment of China Ware, Rheubarb, Calfia, Nankens, &c. &c.
april 9
The Subscribers have for sale, at their Comping house, No. 35, Dock-street,
White and red Lead
Patent shot, No. 1 to 8, B & B B
Memp
Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 4th proof
Claret in cases, first quality
One trunk of Umbrellas
Three Cases containing of Brads and Wood Compases
Amplitude do.
Day and night Glasses, and Sewing Twine
100 Cutlasses
4000 butts St. Martins Salt.
4000 butts Liverpool Salt.
THOMAS MURRAY & SONS.
april 11.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
14 four pound Cannon, different lengths,
5 Carronades.
JOHN NIXON & CO.
December 1.
TO BE SOLD,
An Invoice of Woollens,
CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths,—principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimere—Apply to
Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street.
april 29
Just Landing,
From on board the Schooner ALBERT, Joseph Paul, master, from St. Croix,
A Cargo of excellent St. Croix RUM,
FOR SALE,
Enquire of
JOSEPH SIMS.
april 22
Just Received,
By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscribers,
89 tans bell St. Peterburgh Hemp
599 pieces English Sails
4 trunks, containing
Satins
Silk Handkerchiefs
Peculiar Gauze
3 cases fashionable Ladies' Hats, &c.
10 cases Bristles
8 bales Ticklenburgs, and
A few packages of
Dowlas
Creas a la Morlaix
Checks and Stripes
Bretagnes
25 Hhds Bourdeaux Brandy
10 pipes Spanish
40 Hhds Bourdeaux Claret.
Erick & Lewis Bollmann.
No. 100 Spruce-street.
april 27.
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 Hylon Tea;
An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dolls. in Canton.
HIGBEE & MILNOR.
March 21.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John O'Connor of Warwick township, Bucks county, lately deceased, are requested to pay the same to the subscriber, and those who may have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts legally proved for payment to
STEPHEN MOYLAN, Executor.
april 22.
A PERSON
WELL acquainted with the mercantile business, also a judge of the forms of establishing rights to houses and lands, in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, N. and S. Carolina, and Kentucky, would be willing to engage, for a few months, if proper encouragement was given, to go to any part of the United States, or down the river Mississippi, to transfer business, collect debts, or examine lands or land offices &c. It may happen that one person's business would not afford the expences, or be an object for one person to go putatively, but it may happen also that a number may have business to do in the same state, or adjacent

LAST NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of John McGehee, late of Caroline county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the subscriber in Denton, at Mr. Benjamin Dinney's, on the 3d Tuesday in May next, after which the subscriber will be after excluded. All who neglect this notice will be after excluded. SAMUEL LECOMPTE, administrator. Caroline County, April 8th. 30
UNITED STATES, } ss. Pennsylvania District. } ss.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of Writs to me directed by the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to public sale at the Custom-house, in the City of Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 16th day of May, (instant.
 1 barrel of Sugar  2 barrels of Molasses  3 chests of Sugars  3 and a part of a bag of Coffee  1 small box of Coffee  2 bags of Sugar  2 small casks and 11 jars Tamarinds  4 kegs do  1 keg Sugar  2 hogheads of Rum  7 casks of distilled Spirits  4 boxes of Sugar  A quantity of Queens Ware  3 Looking Glasses  13 Pictures  4 Salt Cellers  1 Needle and Thread Case  4 Loaves of Sugar. 
The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said Court.
William Nichols, marshal.
March 18th 1799.
MAIL COACHEES
Between Philadelphia and Baltimore,
LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M.
Returning.
Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M.
Between New-York and Philadelphia.
Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock.
Returning.
Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock.
Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York,
At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-street.
In Philadelphia.
At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, South Fourth-street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second Street.
In Baltimore.
At Evans' Tavern.
Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound.
The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage.
LEVI PEASE,
Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co.
Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York.
General Post-Office, May 1.
This day is published,
By B. DAVIES, at No. 68, High-Street,
The IV. Number of
The Philadelphia Magazine & Review,
OR,
Monthly Repository of Information
and Amusement,
If the Carrier has neglected to deliver any of the preceding numbers, the subscribers are requested to send for them, or to leave some notice of the omission with the editor, that the deficiency may be immediately supplied.
As there are some of each number not yet disposed of, those who wish to encourage the publication may still be furnished with complete sets.
Note —Wanted an active trusty Boy, who can write, or at least read writing, to carry out this Magazine, on the first day of every month. Apply at the Editor's, as above directed. may 1
Received by sundry late arrivals from Hamburg and for sale by the Subscribers,
Creas à la Morlaix, } of different qualities, widths
Dowlas, } and prices.
Platillas, }
Barcelona Brandy in pipes.
Also on Hand,
Old 4th proof Brandy,
Rice,
Russia Horse Hair, curled and uncured,
Do. Deck Nail Rods, and American Steel.
Isaac Hazlehurst & Son.
april 30
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty-first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz:
First —Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Reuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramie's stores; at Fort Wayne; at Port Defiance; at any place below Port Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Ouatapon on the river Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi,
above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.
Second —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States.
Third —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Petrie; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnn, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina.
Fifth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beac n Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville, at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.
Sixth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carter'sville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia.
Seventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown, at Boonsboro, at George town, at Harper's Ferry, at Eastown, at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.
Eighth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Eastown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Ninth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey.
Tenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-Point, at Flushing, at Haverlem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kinderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburg, at Albany, at Conesjoharie, at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New-York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Eleventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the State of Connecticut.
Twelfth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Brimton Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode Island.
Thirteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.
Fourteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of New-Hampshire and Vermont.
The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz: Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required.
It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for as seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the depredations of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY,
Secretary of War.
merch 29
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 4.
PRICES OF STOCKS
   PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 13.     Six per Cent. 16 3/4   Three per Cent. 9 3/8   Deferred 6 per Cent. 14 3/4   BANK United States, 23 percent, adv.   — Pennsylvania, 10 ditto.   — North America, 46 ditto.   Insurance comp. N.A. shares 31 ditto.   — Pennsylvania, shares, 28 ditto.   8 per cent Scrip 5 per cent below par  
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
   On London, 34 at 30 days   — 50 at 60 & 90 days   Amsterdam, 35 at 37-100 per florin   Hamburg, 30 at 32-100 per Mark Banco.  
The delivery of the ANNUAL ORATION before the CHEMICAL SOCIETY, is postponed until Wednesday the eighth of May.
The Kentucky Fowler.
[The disorders and distresses with which this government has had to contend through a peculiarly vulnerable infancy, are to be traced to no source more directly than to inflammatory misrepresentations circulated with revolutionary zeal and perseverance, through all parts of our country, at every stage of its progress through a scene peculiarly calculated to awaken passions hostile to its peace, and excite jealousies dangerous to its existence. These insidious representations of sedition have appeared in no shape frequently, than that of Circular Letters. The brazen insolence of the incendiaries who propagate them, has brought many of these to light; and many have been intercepted: but of the loads of calumny and falsehood which have in this manner passed uncounteracted into the midst of those parts of society the most liable to their baneful effects, it is difficult to form any conception, other than of their tenor—which it is probable for obvious reasons, has seldom been less offensive than the specimens which have been brought to light. We have rarely met, however, with a more abundant display of the inveterate hardihood of a modern revolutionizer, joined to a flagitious contempt for decency and sense, than is contained in the following letter.]
CIRCULAR.
JOHN FOWLER, to his CONSTITUENTS.
Philadelphia, March 4, 1799.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
AFTER the lapse of another session of Congress, during which, subjects as important as those of the former one have been under discussion, and excited equal animation on the floor of Congress, and, in general, equal anxiety, I again address you, with the hope that a communication of my observations on public measures, may enable you to obtain a more complete idea of the present posture of our affairs, than you might be otherwise enabled to do, on account of your remote situation from the seat of government.
The impediments I met in my journey to this city, delayed my arrival till late in the session; of course several interesting measures must have been decided, before I had an opportunity of taking my seat. I observed that they respected, generally, a system of defence; but I also soon discovered that the war scheme was pressed by those who had shewn themselves, at the two last sessions desirous of committing the peace of our country, by engaging in hostilities with France. I found some measures adopted, which placed in the hands of the executive administration such weapons as would enable it to become the assailant in case they were disposed to act in that capacity. These circumstances, however, excited no surprise in my mind, as I had foreseen that some active persons, in despite of all that could be urged to prevent it, would be enabled, by their management to drag others along with them, who, forming a majority, would complete a scheme, the dangerous consequences of which were not duly appreciated:—But I confess that I viewed with astonishment a measure of increasing hostility towards France suddenly suspended by the dereliction of some members who had usually given their sanction to war objects. The cause was found to be, the nomination which the President had, that day, made to the Senate, of appointing Mr. Vans Murray, our minister resident at the Hague, to be the Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, for the purpose of renewing a negotiation in order to effect the amicable adjustment of the differences between the United States and the French republic.
This intimation by the executive authority, that there was a probability of an accommodation of our difference with that nation, induced a pause, which seemed to be awful to those who had shewn a determination to make war at all events; and was as grateful to the friends of peace. This pause lasted some time, when a change appeared to have been made, by the addition to the nomination of two other persons, to be joint envoys extraordinary, and ministers plenipotentiary, with Mr. Vans Murray; and further, that the two last nominated gentlemen were not to sail for France, until the President had received from that government the assurances that they would be treated as the ministers of a great, free, powerful and independent nation. At the time of the nomination of Mr. Murray, it was proposed that he should have proceeded from the Hague to Paris, as soon as he had received assurances of a proper reception there:—although
such persons as are averse to a peace with France, may have been gratified by this change in the mode of assurance in the reception of our ministers by the French government, because it ensures a prolongation of the negotiation—yet they have been, visibly, such losers on the whole, that they must despond of effectuating their purpose for the present. In Congress there has been no increase of hostility since that day; and the measures which aimed at that point have either eluded the grasp of their patrons, like shadows, or are laid aside until a more fit opportunity shall present itself.
It has been attempted to embarrass the public opinion, not to say the public councils, in regard to the sincerity of the French government, in seeking an accommodation with the United States: The extraordinary report of the secretary of state, which followed close upon the heels of the President's communication of Mr. Gerry's correspondence with Talleyrand, was certainly well calculated, to make that appear questionable, which, from the correspondence itself, appeared indubitable and certain.—It is possible that the mind of some individuals might have been entangled in the meshes of that net-work composition; but those who compare it with the original documents, and can combine the ideas, will free themselves by a single effort.—They will see, that the assurances which Mr. Gerry received from the proper authority in France, were sufficiently cogent to produce a conviction on his mind, that there does exist a real and sincere disposition on the part of the French government to adjust our mutual differences and complaints.—They will see that those assurances, together with the subsequent ones of the 28th of September last, transmitted from the office of foreign relations in Paris, through Mr. Vans Murray, at the Hague, have satisfied the President himself.—Nay, the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, to the nomination made by the President, of the three envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary of the French Republic, must evince to every man, that all the proper authorities of the government are satisfied of the sincerity of the French government in treating them with them on every subject of our disagreement. The only hesitation now appears to be respecting an assurance, that our envoys shall be received at Paris with all that dignity and respect to which they are entitled as the representatives of a great, free, powerful and independent nation; and that others of an equal grade shall be appointed on the part of France, to negotiate with them. For my own part I have never doubted the sincerity of France in preserving peace with America. The republican cause is staked on preserving peace between the two republics. The convenience of France, but, above all, the great interest of France, is deeply engaged to maintain a friendly intercourse with the United States. Every wound our navigation receives, she must sympathize in; as we are the nation which can furnish the greatest quantity of neutral shipping for her use; and, in her present maritime situation, neutral vessels are essential to her well-being.
The next point which engaged my attention, was the repeal of those acts to which my fellow citizens of Kentucky had already shewn a marked disapprobation.—The alien and sedition laws.—It must be gratifying to your feelings to remark that the citizens of the union, generally, accord in the sentiments you have expressed on those subjects. The table of Congress has been loaded with memorials and remonstrances against these odious acts; the patrons and friends of those bills have writhed, day by day, under the lash of reproach, inflicted by their constituents.—It is true, that, by manoeuvre, they have obtained an opportunity to attempt a reply which will do but little honor to either their skill or abilities. A short history of this business is this:
The memorials and remonstrances against these bills, were referred, day by day, as they were read, to the committee of the whole on the state of the union; at length, dismayed at the number of remonstrances and the strength of their arguments, by a little management a vote was obtained for discharging the committee of the whole and appointing a select committee; this latter committee hereby had an opportunity of prefacing the resolutions which they recommended against the repeal, with such sophistry and arguments, as from political motives, no one of them, in his individual character, would undertake to maintain on the floor of Congress. Confident, however, of their number on the vote, the left the report to that issue; and no reply was made to the arguments, adduced to prove the impolicy and unconstitutionality of those measures.—The question on the repeal was decided by 52 against 48; but it is to be remarked, that several members,* who are known to be opposed to these acts, were absent when the vote was taken. The determination of the house has not convinced me that the measures were in their origin, either wise or politic; nor will it impede the most strenuous exertions to accomplish the repeal, by every constitutional effort, if their existence is considered to be incompatible with the general good.
One of the measures which was called a measure of defence, seems to disregard what has always been conceived the best means of defence, and to substitute a mean, in my opinion, dangerous to equal liberty and common protection.—The bill giving authority to the President of the United States to augment the army, proposes to raise an army of a peculiar description:—According to the instructions of the secretary at war, they are to consist of men recommended by known and prominent characters (not excluding a recommendation made by old Tories): this I have conceived to be the avowal of an alarming principle.
* Messrs. Benton, Burgess, Milledge and Spragins, absent; and Mr. Bulloch, who voted against the bill, on its passage at the last session, now voted against the repeal.
The unintelligible project of protecting our navigation, by means of vessels yet to be built, and maintained at an expence beyond the profit on the freight of the whole foreign navigation of our American vessels, yielded to American owners, has, during the late session, received additional support—and it would appear, from the tone lately assumed, that a naval system, with all its ramifications, connections, and dependencies, constructed upon British principles, is from this day forward to be intailed upon our country. See what a handsome provision we have already made for building and maintaining 6 ships of 74 guns—6 frigates of 44—2 of 36—1 of 32—24 sloops of war, from 18 to 24 guns—4 galleys, and 8 cutters—we are also to have dock-yards all along our coast; and though we are not to have royal forests, which might (in order to promote their protection) introduce the old English system of forest and game laws, yet we are to make purchase of select tracts of country, containing ship timber.—When I see the current of executive influence extending itself in every direction, and from its banks and dams so contrived as to enrich, exclusively, the possessions of its favorites and supporters, am I too jealous, when I call upon my fellow citizens to exert all their watchfulness, in order to protect themselves against what may perhaps hereafter be turned upon their property, and sweep from them their own honest acquirement?
However the mass of patronage and influence may have suddenly grown—I do not believe that the people of the United States, as yet, can be easily subjected to any despotic measures; should such be attempted to be enforced upon them by a misled or designing administration. The national army which has been voted to be raised, I am persuaded is a mere army on paper; at most, it is an army of officers, baumers and cooks—the four old regiments are not now complete, nor ever were, since they were first authorized to be raised; nor do I conceive it possible for the additional recruiting officers, with all their additional exertions, to raise men enough to fill 24 additional regiments; happily for our country, men by a small degree of industry, can acquire amongst us a plentiful subsistence; and when this is the case, mercenary soldiers are not likely to be produced, for such a small compensation as the United States allow to its soldiery.—I ever shall believe, and I know that our sentiments accord on this point, that the only effectual and real defence of a free people, is, the people themselves. In them there is to be found, a sound, proper and substantial defence. In our militia, which consists of all ranks of our citizens, there are officers in whom the men have personal confidence.—The men need only be summoned, and they are found at their posts.—Order them to march, and a vast force rushes on the assailants of their country.—Here is no necessity of running from town to town, and village to village, to make an uncertain collection.—Our militia are embodied in every state, county and district of the Union; let them be, but well armed and trained, and we have nothing to fear from a foreign enemy or domestic foe. It was under these impressions that I was contemplating the passage of the bill, for organizing, arming, and equipping the 80,000 militia, formerly called upon by Congress to hold themselves in readiness, in case of emergency—but I felt somewhat alarmed when this bill returned from the senate, with a proviso to which they desired the concurrence of the House, that all the inhabitants east of the Potomac should be exempted from military service. Whether this proviso was intended to shew a capacity of dividing the Union, or dragging the southern States, or effecting some other object, is not for me now to enquire.—It is sufficient that this proviso from the senate, which was rejected, nemine contradicente , in the house, has been the cause of leaving a defence by the militia, simply as it was placed by the constitution.
From this general view, which I have presented, with as much accuracy as possible and as much at length as our mutual convenience would admit, I think it results, that the militia of our country ought to provide themselves with arms, and to train themselves to their use, so as to add the advantage of military tactics to their usual spirit; in order that they may be better enabled, in the hour of danger, to defend their country, to defend their constitutional rights, and to preserve themselves those blessings of equal liberty which a common exertion in our revolutionary war acquired; and that we may be enabled to transmit them unimpaired to our posterity.
With much respect,
I am,
Your most obedient servant,
JOHN FOWLER.
[The effects which have been produced by such means as these in the state of Kentucky, follow as naturally from the cause, as the rustling of a bed of tall, rank weeds from the writhings of a serpent amongst them.
This poor man, Fowler, seems deeply stricken with the monomaniac-Phobia; here all his apprehensions centre—round this grieously phantom do all his bitter inuendos fluctuate; but it is curious to observe, that while he affects to shudder under this apprehension, he incessantly assails the most effectual barrier against it, the existing government—like the great Panglos of Voltaire, who, whilst he filled the hospital with his fears of famine, voraciously preyed to the last, upon the scanty remainder of provisions, which by skillful husbandry might have preserved them from the danger.]
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, April 29, 1799.
LETTERS for the British Packet Weymouth, for Falmouth, will be received at this office until Tuesday, the 7th May, at 12 o'clock noon.
N. B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.

Foreign Intelligence.
GERMANIES FROM LONDON PAPERS.
LONDON.
A Turkish Dervise lately predicted that the two Capitals of the Christian and Musulman world would change their masters before the end of the present century.
The Directory have made use of every artifice to persuade the people of the pecuniary and emoluments of the members of the Swiss Government.
The Imperial Chancery has enjoined the Regency of Wurttemberg to suppress a celebrated newspaper published at Tubingen.
Mirabeau, in 1791, declared, that a law against emigration was so unjust and tyrannical, that it did not deserve the name of a law.
The former Due de Liancourt, and several French Emigrants, have been arrested at the Hague and transported beyond the frontiers.
Holland is in danger of inundation from the dykes, as they have not been repaired since the beginning of the Revolution.
Capt. Williamson, whose conduct on board the Agincourt, in the Engagement between the Dutch fleet and the Squadron of Lord Duncan, produced a most tedious Court-Martial, died suddenly, on Tuesday, at his lodgings in Woodstock-street, near Bond-street.
The Eurydice, lately stationed on the coast of France, says, the loudest complaints prevail all along the coast against the requisition.
An odd accident happened the other evening at Bath, during the performance of George Barnwell.
An Hibernian correspondent assures us, that the Russians and Turks will agree very well together while they are fighting, but the moment they are at peace, they will go to war.
SPAIN.
Amidst the events that have of late succeeded each other with such rapidity, the situation of Spain seems to have escaped the notice of the politician.
The peace with France, and its natural consequence, the declaration of war against England, gave rise in the Spanish Court to two parties.
who had forced them into a contest in which they had experienced such disaster and disgrace.
But it was impossible that such conduct could long impose upon the vigilance of the Republic.
But, in the mean time, the public mind has undergone a material alteration.
A crisis then is approaching. It will be accelerated, if Spain, as has been rumoured, has lent a willing ear to another coalition.
REMARKABLE CASE.
The following remarkable instance of the failure of volition is extracted from Dr. Crichton's Essay on Mental Derangement.
"A young lady, an attendant on the princess of —, after having been confined to her bed for a great length of time, with a violent nervous disorder, was at last, to all appearance, deprived of life.
On the 27th of July, a priest was shot at Rome, by order of General Macdonald, for sedition against the Republican Government.
A putrid fever has occasioned considerable mortality and alarm in the parish of Lambeth.
Some days ago a young lady, very elegantly dressed, was observed peevishly walking on the bank of the new cut of the Grand Canal.
A strange gentleman, some few months ago, took a warehouse from a Merchant of Manchester for the purpose of selling hosiery and Birmingham goods.
A Physician was lately arrested for murder in the department of Cavaledos.
The humanity displayed in parish squabbles is often surprising.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW YORK, May 2.
The French Faction put to Shame!
OR, A TURNOVER for an APPLE PIE.
Last evening at six o'clock a hand bill was published, with the words "Tory detected," in large letters at the head.
ELECTIONS.
Table with 7 columns: W, W, W, W, W, W, W. Rows include names like Rich. Hatfield, John B. Coles, Robins, Van Cortlandt with numerical data.
Total number of votes for Senators, 3877. Majority of John B. Coles, esq., 607. Ditto of Richard Hatfield, esq., 650.
The Sally from Loudon, brought out 70 pieces of Cannon, and 4 large anchors, for our Navy.
The house of Mr. Peter Olander, at Efo-pus, has been burnt.
THE POET SCHILLER.
A production of the celebrated dramatic poet Schiller, has lately made its appearance in this country, under the name of "The Minstrel."
This piece has undergone several translations from the German.
BALTIMORE, May 2.
By the sudden gust of wind last night, a bay craft was upset near the fort, and out of 5 men, 2 were drowned.
Serious Circumstance.
A letter from the Havanna, dated the 6th instant, confirms the accounts we have already received, of the yellow fever raging at that place.
York, with about 70 men, almost the whole of whom were taken down.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, May 4.
The ship Ocean, Kemp, of New-York, is safe arrived at La Vera Cruz.
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated May 3.
"Our Election is over; and we have beat the French!
Our Senator votes have been canvassed; and there is a majority of 675 votes in our favor.
Doctor Pease, a well-known Demagogue, and representative of the city of Richmond, in the Virginia state assembly, is thrown out by a considerable majority.
Citizen Nicholas, who has been re-elected to congress, by a very small majority, owes his success entirely to a misnomer in a number of the tickets for Gen. Blackwell.
General Washington, on the day of election, mounted his old Iron Grey Charger, and rode ten miles to the county court house, to vote for his brave old brother soldier, col. Powell, who is happily elected.
MR. FENNO. While many native Americans are busily employed in endeavors to blast the reputation of their native country.
This convincing and unanswerable production was not however, to be passed over in silence by the visionary tribe of Fever-mongers.
Among others, a Dr. Mitchell comes forward in opposition to this worthy friend of America, and this Mitchell, forsooth, they say, is an American; but on enquiry, I am told he is an illuminated modern philosopher.
AMERICANUS.
May 3.
From the Massachusetts Mercury.
The jacobins know that they are as yet weak in force, though powerful in lies and low cunning.
Among the many instances of recoveries from wounds believed mortal, one of the most remarkable is undoubtedly that of General Kutuzoff.
him, when one of them thought he perceived symptoms of animation.
Anecdote of the Moorish Emperor, Maley Abdallah.
An enthusiastic Mussulman supplicated, as a proof of loyalty, and a means to conciliate the Prophet, to be permitted to kill a Christian.
BALTIMORE, May 2.
The Baltimore Volunteers.
Of the 5th, 9th, 27th and 39th regiments, in honor of the tutelary genius of Columbia, made a martial parade yesterday in full uniform.
The 27th regiment, notwithstanding the heavy clouds portended much rain, marched from Gay street to Federal Hill.
Captains Hollingsworth, Berry, Bentalou and Bray's troops of horse, and a troop from the country, with captain Weavers's artillery.
The bands of the 5th and 27th regiments excited general applause for their great proficiency.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia, CLEARED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Destination. Includes entries like Brig James, Gummey, St. Croix and St. Thomas; Liberty, Duer, Surinam.
For Sale at Public Auction.
On Monday Morning next, at 12 o'clock at the Still House wharf, for account of the concern. The cargo of the ship Terrific, consisting of about 800 barrels superfine flour.
Will be sold at Public sale.
Agreeably to the last will and testament of James Cannon, deceased, at the Merchant's Coffee House, on Thursday the 9th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening.
FOR SALE.
50,000 feet of Bay Mahogany, 15 tons of Logwood. JAMES YARD.
St. Croix Sugar & Rum.
Landing from on board the brig Two Sisters, Wm. Darrell, master, at Lankensberg's Wharf below Chestnut-street, and for sale by GEORGE ARMOYD.

LONDON, January 2, 1799.
500 Guineas Reward.
LOST this evening, between five and six o'clock, in the neighbourhood of Gracechurch Street, a BLACK CASE, containing the following
Bank Notes and Drafts,
 with sundry Bills of Exchange, not due:  £1000 No. 1919, dated 1 Dec. 1798  1000 864, 26 Nov. Ditto  1000 234, 22 Dec. Ditto  1000 1712, 27 Oct. Ditto  1000 1714, 27 Ditto Ditto  A Draft on Messrs. Hankey and Co. £53 13s. 6d.  Ditto Dorian and Co. 367 7  Ditto Carmet and Co. 30 16  Ditto Stephenson and Co. 52 4  Ditto Rogers and Co. 33 16  Ditto Percival and Co. 37 18  Ditto Harcourt and Co. 27 16  Ditto Smith, Payne and Co. 20 15  Ditto Dorian and Co. £45 7s 6d  Ditto Le Fevre & Co. 112 12 6  Ditto Ditto 830 0 
A bill drawn on Fleming & Wake, Bow Lane, by Fleming, & payable to Ormrod, dated Nov. 5, two months after date, value £20.—One ditto on Fell, No. 32 Old Change, by Hall, and payable to Smith, dated Nov. 30, at two months after date, for £12 19s.—One ditto on Saywell & Sons, Wood-street, by Hall, and payable to Bradstock, dated Dec. 19, at two months, for £30.—One ditto on Eden, Wood-street, by Williams, payable to order, dated Nov. 1, at three months for £30 2s.—One ditto on Neale & Co. St. Paul's Church Yard, by Adams, and payable to Kencoright, dated Dec. 7th, at two months, for £14.—One ditto on Stewart, Red Cross Square, by Young, and payable to Marshall, dated Nov. 22, at two months, for £33 2s. 9d.—One ditto on Royd's, Buckerbury, by Lord, and payable to Jackson, dated Dec. 3, at two months, for £18.—One ditto on Miller and Co. Gracechurch Street, by Redway, and payable to Hartley, dated Dec. 6, at two months for £50.—One ditto on Spitta & Co. Lawrence Pountney Lane, by Lange, and payable to Hoyle dated Nov. 6, at two months, for £101.
Whoever may have found the above, and will bring them to Messrs. Atkinson & Robson, No. 2 West End of Royal Exchange, shall immediately receive Five Hundred Guineas Reward without any further trouble.
N. B. No greater Reward will be offered, as payment of the whole is stopped, and the loss made known throughout this Country and Continent
April 19 22w2m
NOTICE.
THE creditors of TODD & MOTT are requested to leave their accounts calculating interest to the 22nd of November, 1798, the date of Todd and Mott's assignment, with W. MOTT, No. 145, Market Street, on or before the first of July next, as a dividend will be immediately made after that time; those who neglect to send in their accounts will be excluded from that dividend.
John Waddington, } Assignees.
John Rhodes,
John Allen
April 13, 1799 1aw 11jy
FOR SALE,
50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Sussex, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Gauley, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 1005 and 1300 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession.
The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made, respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to F. & A. TUBEUF. Petersburg, Feb. 11. 22w3m
FOR SALE,
At the two mile Stone, on the Welfrickon, or Ridge Road,
A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet front, by 43 1-2 deep, a full cellar, milk house, pump, ice house, and farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the hard yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well measured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the mansion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. For further particulars apply to
SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
ALL PERSONS,
INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. jan. 8 1awtf
THE COMMISSIONERS,
APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE,
THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall tomorrow, 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 two months. 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months. 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months. From the time of subscribing. December 12. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. m. tf.
CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, Stock standing in the name of DOUGAS DE VALON, 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. d3m
A Place Wanted.
A SITUATION in a Merchant's Counting House is desired, for a Youth, of the age of 17, of reputable connections, and possessing the requisite acquirements. Apply to the printer. april 24 e06t
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 engage for himself.—If not sold before the first of May, the manor house is engaged to be let. Enquire on the premises. JON. WILLIAMS. codifm
April 1. codifm
Notice is hereby given,
THAT on Monday the 22d inst. the appeals on the Direct Tax of the United States, for the first and second Districts, in the state of Pennsylvania (containing the city of Philadelphia) will commence in the East Chamber of the Old City Court House from 10 o'clock in the morning until two o'clock, P. M.
CALEB NORTH, Principal Assessor for District No. 1. ISAAC JONES, Principal Assessor for District No. 2. Philadelphia, April 19, 1799. d3m
To be Sold at Private Sale,
TWO tracts of Land, being the estate of doctor Samuel Cooper, lately deceased, lying in Talbot county on the Waters of Tuckahoe Creek in the state of Maryland.
One of them immediately on the said creek is part of a tract called Hampton, and part of another tract called Rich Range, containing about Two Hundred acres; there are on the said plantation a tolerable good dwelling house and kitchen, and some useful outbuildings, an apple orchard, and a spring of excellent water; this place, about five or six miles from Tuckahoe Bridge, and about four miles from King's Creek, is bounded in part by lands now or lately of William Sherwood, and of Hugh Work, in the heart of the fisheries, and conveniently situated for a person in the trading or vessel line.
The other is a Plantation one or two miles distant from the above, being part of a tract called Dudley's Choice, and part of a tract called Strickland, containing about two hundred and thirty seven acres.—This place well timbered, is bounded in part by the lands now or lately of William Hayward and those of George Wilson—there is a dwelling house thereon, and some other improvements not considerable.
The payments will be made easy to the purchaser, or purchasers, upon security being given in a satisfactory manner.—For terms apply
SAMUEL COATES, } Surviving Executors to Estate of Samuel THOMAS MORRIS, } Cooper, deceased, in ELLISTON PEROT, } Philadelphia. Or to TRISTAM NEEDLE, at King's Creek, in Talbot county, Maryland. april 23 codim
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Willings and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Cales, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. 3gw.
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 3 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 Stadtmitki & 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. d3m
Patent Ploughs,
TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson 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 2awtf
Valuable Property for Sale.
FOR SALE. THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Sassafras River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overleer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12. m. tf.
Notice.
THE subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street. april 26 d3m
NOTICE.
A Certificate of one share of Bank Pennsylvania Stock, No. 725, in my name, 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. JOHN VAUGHAN. april 20 d6w
Valuable Lands for Sale.
ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the fourth side and binding on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 300 acres each: The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. april 19. d3m
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands on the Chevalier de Freire, Minister of Portugal, are desired to present, without loss of time, their accounts to his Steward, Mr. Kapin, that they may be immediately paid. Franklin Court, the 26th April, 1799. d5t
At a Court of Common Pleas, held at Greensburg, for the county of Westmoreland, the second Monday in March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, present Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his Associates, Judges of the same court.
ON the petition of LUCAS S. GIBBS, an insolvent debtor, to the Court of Common Pleas, for the county aforesaid, praying for the benefit of the laws made for the relief of such persons, and submitting a list of his creditors and effects on oath, the Court appoint the second Monday in June next, for hearing the petitioner and his creditors, and direct that notice thereof be given in Penno's daily paper of the city of Philadelphia, in one of the Baltimore papers, and in the Fayette gazette, by being inserted therein, in three successive papers, at least three weeks previous to the day of hearing. By order of Court, THOMAS HAMILTON, Proth'y. april 26. 1aw3w-af. d3t.
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—Before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President, John McDowell, John Gibson, George Thompson and George Wallace, Esqrs. Associate Judges of the same court.
ON the petition of Alexander Smurra, a prisoner in the jail of said county, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the act of assembly, made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The court order, that the said prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of June next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard—and direct that notice of his application be published in the Gazette of the United States, and in the Pittsburgh Gazette, and continue three weeks in each, the last of which shall be at least two weeks before the time of hearing. By the Court, JAMES BRISON, Proth'y. april 19. 1aw3w&20m.
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 independency of the United States of America; effected by uncommon and pacific means such singular, just and prudent policy, as appear no where in the history of nations, to have so 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 times; as well as an egregious example for posterity and surrounding nations to imitate and improve upon, &c. "Hoc opus, hoc studium, parvi properemus & amplius; Si patiar volumus, si nobis vivere cari" Hon.
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. aforesaid. april 12. 2aw3w
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—with house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of a passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard.
Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market street, 20 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 walks 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 CHESTNUT 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 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 404 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 fourth 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 d1w 22wtf
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 children's
HATS.
Canada Beaver & Muskrat 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. 1aw6m
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
AN Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets;—the house is about 25 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 fourth 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very 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 Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' horses; the house is now 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 thst tf
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 owners 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. MORGAN, Secretary. april 12. 3gw tc
LANDING, From the Schooner Sally, At Malley's Wharf, a quantity of First Quality Surinam Cotton & Coffee, for sale by ISAAC HARVEY, jun. No. 9, South Water-street ALSO ON HAND, Russia Duck, first quality Aux Cayes Molasses, Packages of Men and Women's Combs. may 1 d2w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
JUNE 27, 1799.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt" passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement, or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury, OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28 1awtf
Weavers.
SEVERAL WEAVERS may find employment by applying to Isaac T. Hopper, No. 39, Pine-street. 3mo. 15th, 1799.
Valuable Property for Sale,
In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL,
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, wherein is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum.
The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. march 5 1awtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 21st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
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 so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, 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