Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-10-05 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2196.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
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.
To the Electors of the City and County of Philadelphia. ENCOURAGED by my friends, and grateful for your favours last year, when you placed me within five votes of the fortunate candidate, I take the liberty of again offering myself as County Commissioner. MATTHEW HALE. Philadelphia, Sept. 24th, 1799. cost80.
For LIVERPOOL. The British letter-of-marque ship, THE LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 tons, coppered to the bends and mounting 16 six-pounders. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she is intended to sail as soon as possible. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. august 15
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar. 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes } strong bodied RED WINE 34 hogsheads } 34 quarter casks } 15 bitters } SHERRY 60 quarter casks } 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine 290 kegs Raisins 450 boxes do. 94 jars do. FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Who also offer for sale, THE SAID SHIP BELVEDERE. SHE is New-York built, coppered to the bends, mounts 14 six-pounders, with small arms in proportion, and falls fast. august 13 m w & f tf
FOR SALE. TO GRAZIERS. In pursuance of the will and testament of General David Forman, deceased, will be exposed to sale, at public vendue, (on the premises) on Wednesday the 25th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day, THAT very valuable FARM and PLANTATION, lying on the Long Marsh in Queen Anne's county, State of Maryland, containing about five hundred acres, about fifteen miles from Chester town, six from Church hill, and twelve from the head of Chester. This property is an object of very great speculation, particularly to any person in the grazing line, and in fact to any person wishing to sell their money in lands. There is a very large proportion of said farm laid down in timothy, and will cut grass sufficient, I doubt not, to pay a neat profit of 500 dollars a-year. There are also about twenty acres more cleared and fit to lay down in grass; and what renders it more valuable is, that when once the timothy is well set, it will last any person's life time: And what is called the bed of the Marsh, (of which there is a considerable part belonging to this farm) the soil is from four to six feet deep, of a black rich loam, and will average from two and an half to three tons of timothy an acre; and for two years past all the hay which could be spared from the farm, has sold at the Rack for five pounds a ton. The said land is calculated for wheat, rye, Indian corn, and particularly for what is called kite-foot or bright tobacco; it is well timbered, and contains maple swamps, that when cleared, will make meadows equal to any on the farm. Any person wishing to purchase, can view the premises on application to Mr. Stephen Forman, on said farm. The conditions of sale will be, one half the purchase money on the first day of January next, and the remainder on the first day of May following. WILLIAM G. FORMAN, Surviving Executor. Sept. 17, 1799. 2awt250.
By JAMES KINSEY, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of New-Jersey. Notice is hereby given, THAT upon application to me by Joseph P. Minnick, and John W. Bloomfield for themselves, by John W. Bloomfield in right of Ann his wife, William Bullus, John Moore, in the right of his wife Mary, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, who claim an undivided sixth part of all that tract of land situate, lying and being in Springfield, Burlington county, containing eleven hundred and eighty-eight acres and a half of an acre or thereabouts, formerly devised by William Bowser, and John Turner in trust for Samuel Bullus his son in law, which said Samuel Bullus by his deed bearing date on or about the 5th day of March 1796, conveyed the same to his children Francis Bullus, and the same Ann Bloomfield, formerly Ann Bullus, William Bullus, Mary Bullus, now Mary Moore, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, I have nominated and appointed John Lippencott, Esq. of Springfield aforesaid, Abraham Stockton and Chas. Ellis, both of the city of Burlington, commissioners, to divide the said tract into six equal shares or parts, and unless proper objections are filed to me on the 21th day of Nov. next, at my office in the city of Burlington at ten o'clock in the morning of that day, the said John Lippencott, Abraham Stockton and Charles Ellis, will then be appointed the Commissioners to make partition of the said tract of land, pursuant to an act, entitled, "an act for the more easy partition of lands held by Co-partners, joint tenants, and tenants in common" passed the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. Given under my hand the 30th day of August A. D. 1799. JAMES KINSEY. feb. 2. d6w.
140 barrels Green COFFEE, FOR SALE, By SIMON & HYMAN GRATZ, No. 232, Market Street. WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND, 150 qr. chests Hylton Skin TEA, } of latest 30 qr. chests Hylton ditto, } import- 10 chests Bohea ditto, } tation. Sept. 18. dim.
120,000 wt. COFFEE, Chiefly prime quality, in bags and barrels, AND 17 hds. SUGAR, Just arrived at New Castle, In the Schooner Adventure, Capt. Devoreaux, from Port Republican, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. September 17, 1799. dt2.
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffees, Bañas, Mameodics, Taffies, Colicoes, Panama, Romal and Mulanul } Handkerchiefs. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country may 16. 3awtf
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hylton, Hylton Skin, Young Hylton, } F.B.A.S. Souchong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankowun, China Ware, assorted, Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Persians, Choppa and Pulicat Romalls, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1ft and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 1100 butts St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS. april 11
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25
THE STORES Of the Subscribers are continued open as usual. THEY HAVE FOR SALE 70 hogsheads Molasses, 20 bales Surinam Cotton, 20,000 pounds green Coffee, 10 pipes old Port Wine, 100 boxes Claret, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, 30 boxes Tumblers, (assorted) 200 boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass, 40 tons Hemp. Also an extensive variety of Silesia and other German Linens, Checks, &c. all which they will sell at reasonable prices and generous credits. ** Application by letter or otherwise, will be immediately attended to. PRATT and KINTZING. Philadelphia, 5th Sept. 1799. mwf.9t
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fanny flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress cases Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fanny bugle shoe rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange wraps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquiry of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799.
TO BE LET. Until the 15th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia, In a pleasant situation, about three miles from town. Application left at the Printer's addressed to A. B. will be attended to. august 22
SAMUEL POTTER, WM. PAGE, AND THOMAS PRICE, HAVE removed to GERMANTOWN, between the five and six mile stone, where they have for sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, a great part of which they have just received by the ship Boyne from London, via New York. N. B. Letters (Per Post) addressed to them Philadelphia, will be regularly forwarded. Sept. 3, 1799. d2w&uthf tf
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, NO. 201, MARKET-STREET, Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED 31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, & 28 oz. per foot, 1 & 1 & 8 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Black Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. august 15. w&tf.
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber-ton. 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 expence 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 lays 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
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LARGE & Co. and Jesse & Robert WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 4th, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LARGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts. 7 mo. 13th
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 B. Bond. John Brooks. april 1
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of each of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, } Assignees feb. 14.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martia, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any within the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Croft Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turners Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 july
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 161, South Second-street. june 1.
MILLY ANDRE & Co. HAVE not removed out of town, and they have for sale at their healthy store, No. 88, Market-street corner of 40th Third Street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS, ALSO, Just received from Virginia, 19 hogsheads of best Virginia TOBACCO they will dispose of on reasonable terms. Sept. 23. 3teod
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths—principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimeres—Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street. april 29
JUST ARRIVED, From London, in the brig Mercury, Capt. Yardley, and intended to be landed in a few days, on Walnut-street wharf. 50 Hhds. Draught Porter, 96 Casks Brown Stout, do. in bottles, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, chiefly 3 & 4, 20 Hhds. Superfine Whiting, 10 Casks Green Copperas, 8 Hhds. Ground Lead, viz. Red, White, Spanish Brown and Ground Paints, Black Yellow and Venetian, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, 1 do. each of Crude Antimony, Cream Tartar and Sal Carlsbadamac, 1 do. Allum com. 20 Half barrels Gun Powder, FF—C &c. ALSO, Said BRIGANTINE, As she came from sea, just coppered in London, with the best quality copper, armed with 12 eighteen pound carronades, and 4 long fives, small arms, boarding netting, &c. This vessel is completely equipped, and in a superior style, burden above 1700 barrels—Sails remarkably fast. For sale by THOS. & JOHN KETLAND. Sept. 23. dt2
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes. FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. july 8
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Col. Edward Oldham (deceased) late of Cecil County, Maryland, are hereby warned to exhibit the same immediately, with vouchers thereof, to the subscriber. EDWARD OLDHAM, Jun. Attorney for Mary Oldham, Ex'rx. Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Maryland, Sept. 1, 1799. 3tawm.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Elkton, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil County, in Maryland, letters of Administration, on the personal estate of SAMUEL HEWETT, late of said County deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm'r. aug. 17. d5w
WILL BE SOLD, BY PUBLIC VENDUE, On the 21st October next, On the Premises, 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 about 505 feet, and extending in depth wellward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story brick dwelling house, and another brick building, 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. September 24, 1799. dt210.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Berge subject to a ground rent of 25 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. tuch fatf
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses, pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post Tavern, upper end of the Village or Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Great goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. coft
SALE OF The Springetsbury Grounds. ON Thursday the 26th September, at two o'clock P. M. at the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill river, will commence, the sale of the remaining lots of the Springetsbury Estate. Purchasers paying one fourth of the money down, may have credit for the remainder as follows: Six months from the day of sale for one fourth, Nine months from ditto one fourth, Twelve months from ditto one fourth, J. CONNELLY, and Co. Auctioneers. HALF A CENT REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 8th inst. an apprentice lad, named Joseph Barnett, paper maker by trade, about 20 years of age five feet eight or ten inches high, light complexion, downy lock, wore his hair queued, remarkable for being a noted liar, had on when he went away a hat half worn, brown mixture cloth coatee, striped velvet waistcoat, and many other clothes. Any person that will take the said apprentice up and bring him home shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. PETER BECHTEL. Leaver Merion Township, Montgomery County, September 10, 1799. 2awjw.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber living at George Town, cross roads in that county and State of Maryland, hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of William Dinsmore, late of Kent County, merchant, deceased. All persons having any claims against the said deceased, are requested to exhibit them properly authenticated, either to the subscriber or to William Barroll, Esq. her attorney, living in Chester Town Maryland. All persons indebted to the deceased, either on Bond, Bill, note or account, are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay, otherwise suits will be commenced against them. ISABELLA DINSMOORE, Administratrix of William Dinsmore deceased George Town Cross-Roads Kent County, August 21, 1799. d2m.

Foreign Intelligence.
PARTICULARS OF THE EVACUATION OF LEGHORN.
(By Express, 19th July.)
In the night, between the 16th and 17th inst. the French evacuated this city.
About three weeks since, the insurgents of Arezzo advanced in several columns towards Florence and Siena, and took the latter by capitulation. Every where the people joined them in a mass. The French not thinking themselves safe at Florence, evacuated that city on the 5th.
The French minister, Reinhard, arrived here, and embarked in an American ship with Kereia, the French consul, and Samadet, late delegate of the French commissioner, and partner of an English house under the firm of Darby, Samadet and Co. which ship was captured by the English.
A few days ago, the insurgents, under the command of the Chevalier Curcio Inghilterri, formerly an officer of the Grand Duke's marine, advanced to Montenero, and were joined by the inhabitants of the district of Leghorn. It was their intention to seize the fortress of Antignano, and to maintain themselves there till the Austrians advanced farther from Florence. In the mean time, the French reinforced the garrison of Antignano.
In the night of the 17th, a courier, very unexpectedly, brought orders to General Dargouhet, the French commandant of Leghorn, to evacuate that city instantly. In consequence, he sent for the Tuscan Ex-Governor, General La Villette, the President of the Commune, Aliassi, and the Presidents of the Bank and Commerce, who soon after concluded the following
CAPITULATION.
Dargouhet, General of Brigade, and Commandant of Leghorn, Pisa and Lucca, proposes to the Governor and General La Villette, and the Chamber of Commerce, to evacuate the city of Leghorn, on the following conditions:
Art. 1. General La Villette and the Chamber of Commerce, promise all the French remaining in the hospitals of Leghorn, protection and assistance. On their recovery they shall be sent back to the French army.—Accepted.
Art. 2. General La Villette and the Chamber of Commerce farther pledge themselves to receive the garrison of Porto Ferrajo, and to send it the day after its arrival under escort and in safety, to the French army.—Accepted.
Art. 3. The Chamber of Commerce likewise promises to let such commercial houses, in Leghorn, as have been ruined by requisitions for lead and salt-petre for the French army, partake of the indemnities and compensations that shall be hereafter granted. All the goods and effects of the French army, implements of siege, and other things belonging to the said army by right of conquest, shall be left behind for this purpose.—Accepted.
(Signed)
DARGOUHET, General.
La Villette, Aliassi, Bellet, Filicchi.
On the 17th at 2 o'clock in the morning the French quietly marched out, without beating a drum. Immediately after, the people left their houses, and appeared with the imperial and Tuscan cockade.
Gen. La Villette immediately took upon him the command and ordered the chasseur to be armed to do military duty.
The first act of the people was to cut down the tree of liberty on our great square, that in the quarter of the Jews had been removed, the night before, and to destroy all the statues and emblems of liberty. They began to break the windows in the quarter of the Jews but numerous patrols soon restored tranquility. Many of the partisans of the French had not had time to follow them in their retreat. They were arrested and committed to the great guard, amidst the execrations of the people. The patrols were obliged to exert themselves to the utmost, to save them from falling sacrifices to popular fury. Gen. La Villette has since published rigid regulations, to prevent excesses, and all that is to be left to the justice and clemency of the Grand-Duke, whose government is now restored. The arbitrary arrests, which continued till yesterday, have now diminished.
On the 7th nothing but frex de joye were to be heard, and imperial and Tuscan colors every where were seen, which the people carried exultingly through the streets, with the images of the Grand-Duke, Grand-Duchess and the Pope.
This day business is carried on. The banks pay as usual, and all is quiet. This morning two French privateers, who were detained here, failed under the Austrian and Tuscan flag, two more are to follow.
The French evacuated Pisa on the 17th and Lucca is now likewise free from them. Next week great feasts and rejoicings.
Citizens Reinhard, his Secretary, citizen Kerner, and Caillafon, commissioner at Pisa, are said to have been carried by the English to Porto Longone in the Island of Elba, others say to Palermo in Sicily.
The populace here have forced the Batavian Consul to take down the arms of his republic from his house.
On the Grand-Duke's balcony are floating the flags of the 6 allied friendly powers, viz the 2 imperial, the English, Neapolitan and Tuscan flags, to which has been added that of Sardinia.
VIENNA, July 20.
We learn that their majesties the Emperor and Empress of Russia, will shortly arrive in this capital from Petersburg. The Pleasure-Castle of Luxemburgh is fitted up for their reception. Two of the Grand Duchesses will accompany the august visitors, one of whom will be married to the Archduke Palatine, and the other to our Hereditary Prince.
Paswan Oglou, of Widdin, is again waging war against the Porte. He has taken a strong Castle near Orsova, and defeated the Pacha of Rutschuk, who marched against him. His intention seems to be to profit of the circumstance of the Grand Vizier's having marched with so many troops to Syria.
RATISBON, July 21.
The deliberation respecting the catastrophe near Rastadt begins to-morrow, and will probably terminate in the resolution of increasing the Emperor to continue to direct and finish the inquiry.
BERNE, August 3.
An insurrection has, it is said, broke out against the Austrians in the Pays de St. Gale. The Austrian Gen. Vilmayor has been hanged as guilty of treason, by order of the Archduke Charles.
The English fleet is divided into several small squadrons: one of them is cruising in the road of Toulon: the other before Genoa, and a third in sight of Leghorn. It is also said that several ships have repaired to Naples, with transport ships having on board troops for disembarkation.
LONDON, Aug. 9.
Three French frigates have been recently captured in the Mediterranean.
Lord Bridport is to command the fleet now preparing in our different ports. He will immediately re-hoist his flag in the Royal Sovereign.
Three ducal characters, Leeds, Dorset, and Hamilton, have paid the great debt of Nature within these few months, and six more Peers since the commencement of the year.
Lord Romney, in his late hospitable provision for the volunteers who exercised on his grounds, seems to think with Dr. Johnson, that "Victory ought always to repast with a full belly."
A pamphlet with the following title has been hawked about the streets of Paris: "The former Directory fold us to the enemy; the new one will get us all hanged."
DEAL, August 9.
A Lieutenant of the Navy arrived this morning at the Admiralty with dispatches from Rear Admiral Lord Nelson, dated in the Bay of Naples the 16th ultimo. By these we learn, that the Castle of St. Elmo had capitulated to Capt. Trowbridge, who commanded the siege, and who had effected a practicable breach. The King of Naples was on board Lord Nelson's ship in the bay, and preparations were making to receive his Majesty on shore. The above officer came home in the Packet from Lisbon.
INTERESTING LAW!
An Act to permit goods, the product of any foreign colony in America, imported directly from thence in any ship or vessel belonging to the subjects of any country or place in amity with his Majesty, to be entered and landed without payment of the duty granted by an act of the last session of Parliament, for the better protection of the trade of this Kingdom [12 July 1799.]
WHEREAS it is expedient that Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, being of the growth and produce of any foreign colony, island, or plantation in America, imported into this Kingdom directly from any such colony, island, or plantation, in ships belonging to the subjects of the United States of America, or of any other country or place in amity with his Majesty, under the authority of any order or orders of his Majesty in Council, should be permitted to be entered, landed and warehoused, without payment of the duty of Customs imposed by an Act, of the last Session of Parliament, intitled, "An act for the better protection of the trade of this Kingdom; and for granting new and additional duties of customs on goods imported and exported, and on the tonnage of certain ships entering outwards or inwards to or from foreign parts, until the signing the preliminary articles of peace," May it therefore please your Majesty that it may be enacted; and be it enacted by the King's most excellent Majesty by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons in this present Parliament, assembled, and by the authority of the same. That from and after the fifth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, it shall and may be lawful for the officers of his Majesty's customs to permit any Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, being of the growth and produce of any foreign colony, island, or plantation in America, and imported into this Kingdom directly from any such colony, island or plantation in any ship or vessel belonging to any of the subjects of the United States of America, or of any other country or place in amity with his Majesty to be entered and landed in this Kingdom without payment of the duty of customs imposed by the said recited Act provided such Goods, Wares and Merchandise, shall be permitted to be landed and warehoused in this kingdom by virtue and under the authority of any order or orders of his Majesty in Council.
II. And be it further enacted. That any such Goods, Wares, or Merchandise so imported, landed, and warehoused, shall and may be afterward delivered from any such warehouse for exportation to foreign
parts without payment of the duty of customs imposed by the said recited act on the exportation of any such Goods, Wares, or Merchandise: Provided always. That nothing in this act shall extend, or shall be construed to extend to exempt Goods, Wares and Merchandise so imported as aforesaid, from the payment of any of the duties imposed by the recited Act, in case any such Goods, Wares or Merchandise shall be taken out of any warehouse for the purpose of being used or consumed in this kingdom, or from the duties of custom, granted by an act of this present session of Parliament.
Mr. Spence, Dentist, has removed to his house in St. Andrew's Square, 2 Squares N.W. of Bath Hill. August 28
OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATES, AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS NO. 14 CHESTNUT-STREET, Between 2d & Front-streets, Philadelphia.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Being solicited thereto by a number of his friends, takes this method to acquaint the Public, that he has this day opened the above Office, and has for sale the following property, viz.
TWO excellent well built frame houses, two rooms on a floor, completely finished in Christian, between Third and Fourth streets, Southwark; two frame houses at the corner of Fifth and Christian streets; one three story brick, and one two story frame house in Queen street; one good accustomed tavern in German street, between Third and Fourth streets, Southwark, known by the name of Weeks's Tavern.
One Plantation and tract of Land in Salem County, New Jersey, containing, 70 acres, with a frame dwelling house, and other improvements thereon, together with a good proportion of wood land—the above lies near a public landing. Also, 25 acres of wood land in Cumberland county, New Jersey; a number of valuable lots to be let on ground-rent, in the district of Southwark.
Ground rents and debts collected with promptness and address, by the Public's Most obedient Humble servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING.
N. B. A smart LAD wanted, of good connections, who writes a tolerable hand. August 15 tu.th.fat. 3w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be noted and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued.
OLIVER WOLCOTT Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT. Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions.
JAMES M'HENRY.
The Printers in the several states, who published the proposals for the supply of rations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next. iawtj.
WHEREAS,
An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;—
And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants;—
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) iawtam
Philadelphia, September 25, 1799. THE Court for the appointment of Guardians of the Poor for the ensuing year, met this day according to law, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, but a sufficient number of county magistrates not appearing, and the new members of the Board of Guardians returned to serve, not being present, the Mayor, Aldermen and Justice Wheeler, adjourned the Court to the Almshouse, in the city of Philadelphia, at eleven o'clock the same day; when being assembled, together with ten members of the old Board of Guardians, including four members of the old Board of Managers, of the Almshouse, and none of the new members appearing, it was thought advisable to adjourn the Court to Monday the seventh day of November next ensuing, then to meet at the City Hall, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to which time and place the said Court is adjourned, of which all persons concerned are to take notice.
ROBERT WILKINSON, Mayor. JOHN JENNINGS, } Aldermen. MICHAEL HILLEGAS, } men. SAMUEL WHEELER, } one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Philadelphia. tufin.
THE approaching GENERAL ELECTION, for the City of Philadelphia and the townships of Blockley and Kingsessing, will be held at the CENTRE HOUSE TAVERN, on the fourth side of Market-street, to the westward of Broad-street.
THE Annual Election of Trustees and Treasurer of the Mutual Assurance Company, for Insuring Houses from loss by fire, will be held at the City Hall, on Monday the 7th day of October next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, where the Members of the said Company are requested to attend.
By order of the Trustees. JOHN JENNINGS, Clerk. September 28th, 1799.
The Owners or Consignees of GOODS, On board the brig Mercury, J. Yeardley, master
ARE requested to furnish their Permits, the said vessel having begun to discharge at Walnut Street Wharf.
THOMAS & J. KETLAND. September 28. dgt
Just imported, In the ship Wilmington, Captain Blair, FROM LONDON,
3 cases Creafala Morlaix, 11 ditto Westphalia Linens, assorted, 4 ditto ditto finer quality,
FOR SALE By THOMAS & J. KETLAND. September 28. dgt
FOR SALE, 120 qr. casks of SHERRY WINE. ** Apply to PHILIPS CRAMMOND and Co. October 2, 1799. dgt
ALMS-HOUSE. September 25, 1799.
AT a meeting of the General Board of the Guardians of the Poor,
PRESENT, Charles Swift, Jacob Greble, William Preston, William Holderness, Luke W. Morris, Samuel Gatliff, Charles Pleasants, Matthew Vanduzen, Geraldus Stockdale, James Engle.
Whereas the distressed situation of many of the inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia arising from the present calamity, requires immediate relief, and whereas, from the general absence of the freeholders, and other taxable inhabitants, it has become impracticable to continue the collection of the taxes appropriated for the support of the poor.
Therefore resolved, That Samuel Gatliff and Charles Pleasants shall be a committee from this Board, to negotiate a loan from either of the Banks in this city, amounting to ten thousand dollars, five thousand of which to be advanced immediately, and the other five thousand, when in the opinion of this Board it shall become necessary.
Resolved. That such part of the buildings at Mollers' Place, as belong to the Guardians of the Poor, be appropriated for the reception of such children, as may become orphans in consequence of the present calamity, and that Luke W. Morris be appointed to procure Nurles, and other proper attendants for them, and generally to superintend that part of the Encampment.
Resolved. That William Holderness, William Preston, James Engle, and Matthew Vanduzen, Guardians of the Poor, in conjunction with Dr. Samuel P. Griffiths, John Evans, Thomas Harrison and John James; shall be a committee for granting relief to the poor and distressed inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, the District of Southwark, and the Northern-Liberties, which committee shall keep an account of the persons relieved, and the sums expended; having also power to appoint such persons as they may deem qualified to assist in visiting all and every house in which sick or distressed persons are resident, in order that full and effectual relief may be afforded.
Resolved. That Luke W. Morris be the Treasurer of the above committee, and that the money which may be borrowed from the Banks, agreeably to a resolution of this day, be lodged in his hands to defray the expenses of the above committee, and such as may be incurred in maintaining the orphan children at Mollers' Place. d.t.w.
CHARLES SWIFT, President.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the POST-OFFICE, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED.
Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward.
WILSON & SWANN.
Fredericksburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10.
All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
Wants a Place,
AS A WET NURSE,
A WOMAN of good Character. Apply at the Sorel Horse Tavern, eight mile stone, on the Lancaster road. October 2, 1799. dgt
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5.
TENCH COXE.
Extract of a letter from Tench Coxe to a gentleman in New York, dated Philadelphia, March 31, 1778.—[Both cities being then in possession of the British forces.]
"YOUR apprehensions about the evacuation of this place, though very natural to any gentleman who has property in it, are, I HOPE and THINK, without any great foundation. I have not the least idea of it, for my own part, and do not think it is expected by any among us. On the other hand, there are many symptoms of a determined resolution to keep the place. I am, however, very sensible that I ought to omit nothing, which will conduce to the safety and interest of my friends. I do not think there would be any difficulty in re-shipping your goods, should such an event take place—I have two vessels here, and there are many of the transports that would oblige me with taking in a few packages in case of necessity."
How Tench came to have such interest with the captains of the British transports, is not extremely clear; but from the old adage, that one good turn deserves another, a reasonable guess may be made from perusing the following documents, dated five days after.
Exchange, per £100 sterling. Philadelphia, April 5, 1778.
SIR, Thirty days after sight of this my first Bill of Exchange, second and third of the same tenor and date not paid, please to pay unto Mr. Tench Coxe or order, the sum of One Hundred and Sixty Pounds Sterling, value received, for defraying part of the contingent expenses of his majesty's ships and vessels under my orders, in the river Delaware.
I am, Sir, Your very humble servant, A. S. HAMMOND, To Mr. William Fowler, his majesty's naval officer, New York.
Indorsed by TENCH COXE.
Poor innocent Youth!
[The original in this city.]
COMMUNICATION.
In the Aurora of Tuesday last, is an address from a certain David Jones, who styles himself "late chaplain to General Wayne" intended to revive the false-refuted charge of Mr. Rofs being a deist—is a pity that persons professing themselves to be ministers of the gospel, should neglect one of its plainest precepts, "to do to others as they would be done by." This same David Jones had a publication under a feigned signature, inserted in the Intelligencer, at Lancaster, on the 25th September, addressed to Mr. Rofs, in which a similar charge is made, and the transaction stated to have taken place ten years or more ago. (I speak from memory, not having the paper by me.) The author's name was said to be left with the printer, to be given up to any person authorised to demand it; two of Mr. Rofs's friends called on the printer, who said their instructions were to give the name of the author, only to Mr. Rofs, or some person authorised by him in writing to demand it. However, the next day the printer informed a gentleman, that it was the redoubtable Mr. David Jones, of Chester county. In how many other papers Mr. Jones may have thought proper to make a similar attack, I know not, but it appears he has been very careful to make it in such a way and manner, that it would be impossible any answer or explanation from Mr. Rofs could appear, until after the election, if Dixon's paper had been sent by post, and any documents been necessary to refute this charge, it is not probable they could be procured at Pittsburgh, in the time between the arrival and departure of the mail, (about half a day) but if it was necessary to send to Washington, it would cause a delay of one week, and the defence might arrive at Lancaster on the 16th October, eight days after the election, but supposing that the half day was fully sufficient, and no delay was to take place, the first mail could not arrive even at Lancaster, until the Wednesday evening after the election; this doing as he would be done by; since the transaction stated by Mr. Jones, Mr. Rofs has been elected a member of the State Convention for Washington county, by the people, and twice a Senator of the United States, by the Legislature of this State, at one of those times he had the votes of every member of the western counties, yet all this time Mr. Jones was silent, the persons opposed to Mr. Rofs, had no offices in their gift, even if they had been successful, Mr. Jones, therefore, did not feel it his duty to come forward and oppose him, although it would have been much easier to have explained his objections to about one hundred members of the Legislature, than to eighty thousand voters scattered throughout the State, but most of the members of the Legislature knew Mr. Jones and his character, to a great majority of the electors he and his character are unknown, or any remarks on his publication would be unnecessary.
A Chester County Man.
Erratum.
In Thursday's Gazette, in the piece signed THOMAS RYERSON, in the first instance read Thomas, instead of "John" Ryerson.

MR. PENNO,
PLEASE to give immediate publication to the following declaration of David Jones, a Baptist clergyman, who is mentioned in the Lancaster Journal, of the 28th ultimo, as a witness of the deistical principles of James Ross, Esq. the Federal candidate for Governor of the state of Pennsylvania, and oblige at least two thirds of the Federalists and Democrats.
"That there ought to be an alteration in the Executive branch of the Constitution, and that he would use his exertions to procure a Triumvirate."
"That Alexander Hamilton, without doubt, was bribed by British guineas."
"That they (meaning the Democratic party) would not petition government again; and that our ambassadors at Paris were spies for the British."
"That the Constitution of the United States was a pack of nonsense, and General Washington was a rascal."
Under a full belief, that the Constitution of the United States comprises the best system of fundamental laws extant; and under a belief that the acts passed, and treaties ratified, during the respective administrations of George Washington and John Adams, tend, in a dignified and constitutional manner, to secure the blessings flowing from our invaluable constitution, are the above declarations of the Rev. David Jones, feat to the press, in order that all parties may have an opportunity of knowing a real enemy to that Constitution which they profess to esteem as the great bulwark of their liberties.
That this communication may not in the heat of party, be considered as an electioneering trick, and merely designed to answer purposes, the name of the person who transmits the same, is given to the respective printers; who pledges himself, that the above declaration can be furnished in the most solemn manner, by three reputable characters.
A Native of Pennsylvania.
MR. PENNO,
WHEN the character of a worthy citizen is traduced, it is the duty of every one, to whom circumstances have given the power to step forward and rescue his fair fame from the fangs of calumny, and by a tale of truth, to cause the weapons to fall blunted to the ground, a shame to those by whom they are pointed. Among the many disgraceful subterfuges to which the vindicators of Mr. McKean's conduct have been forced to resort in their last address, to shield themselves and their principal from merited contempt, I observe one in which an allusion is made to some late transactions in Blockley township. To exculpate Mr. McKean's conduct, connected with the affair of St. Mary's church, and to cast an odium on the character of Mr. Robert Wharton, they observe, "that the city and its neighbourhood had recently been much disturbed by the feuds and riots of intemperate party men; and the mayor of the city (the president of the memorable association, &c.) had recently become bail for certain rioters, whose indictments are still depending." Let the following declaration of one of the persons alluded to, demonstrate how far, in their assertions, they have swerved from the TRUTH. Let it also evince to whom the epithet of intemperate properly belongs.
Blockley, October 3, 1799.
"In the month of January last, a servant of mine, co-operating with other persons in the neighbourhood, without my privity or assistance, may with my express disapprobation, effected the destruction of one of those sedition poles which were erected in the township of Merion, adjoining. On the return of the party home, an unfortunate riot arose; the consequences were, the arrest of all those concerned in this disturbance of the peace, and among them my servant, by a warrant from the chief justice of the state. On the day appointed for their appearance before him, I accompanied my servant to town, with the intention to bail him. Not in the least concerned in any part of the transaction which gave rise to the arrest, or in any degree necessary to it, my astonishment was great when on arriving at the house of the chief justice, I found myself named in the warrant and arranged before him as a culprit. I requested in a peaceful manner to know the cause of this, demanded the evidence against me, and asserted my innocence. I was answered by his honour, thus, 'you rascal how dare you ask me such a question?'—'Should I recanted' a man be called a rascal for only asking what he is charged with." He replied, "y u impudent scoundrel, if you say another word I will commit you to jail." After some hesitation, he continued, "you have committed an atrocious riot." I answered, "I was at my own fire side when the riot took place, and knew nothing of it until I was informed of it. He then examined the others. After he had done this, he turned again to me; "have you brought your security?" I told him, "I did not know I needed any." He said, "I will commit you unless you give security immediately." I told him, "there were a number of gentlemen in the city who would be my security," and requested, "he would permit a constable to go with me to obtain it, if he feared my escape." This he conceded to. Thus on the eve of being sent to a prison, when wholly innocent, about to be confined as a criminal, and to become the prey of a MERCILESS TYRANT; with that benevolence which has ever marked the character of Robert Wharton, who had been present during a part of the examination, and a witness to the cruelty and intolerance of the chief justice, he stepped forward and became my security. The exorbitant sum in which I was held to bail was 900 Dollars.
I was present during the whole time the remainder of the persons were examined. Robert Wharton was bail for none other but me. Before the day of trial arrived my name was, by the chefe justice , struck out of the proceedings; no notice was given me of this. When I appeared at court, no bill was found, no bill preferred against me . I am intimated to the publication of this by my feelings, which are much wounded at finding Robert Wharton should suffer for his kindness to me. I owe an obligation to him for his benevolence; I have made this effort to repay it. In doing this I have also performed a duty to my country; in exposing to public view the mal-conduct of one of its citizens. Should a doubt be entertained of the truth of this narration, I am ready to support it by my affirmation.
NATHAN SUPLEE.
Thus it appears, Mr. Wharton was not bail for a rioter, for no bill was found against Mr. Suplee by the grand jury; that the intemperance of party did not form a part of Mr. Suplee's conduct, even in the opinion of the dispassionate chief justice , is proved by his having afterwards struck his name out of the proceedings. In favour of the conduct of Mr. Wharton, I shall say no more. The greatest panegyric on the character of a virtuous man, is a plain narration of his acts. How excellent have been Mr. Wharton's conduct in this affair, the public may now judge; and how unworthy the conduct of Mr. McKean, is here clearly proved.
ALPHA.
A Meeting of a very large and respectable number of the inhabitants of Montgomery County, at the House of Nicholas Sweeney, in Whitpain township, the 3d of October, 1799,—in consequence of public notice being given in order to consult respecting the ensuing Election;
Resolved, unanimously, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the address of the grand Jury of the county of Somerset to their fellow citizens, relative to their neighbour JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, is best calculated to inform the Electors of Pennsylvania of his excellent character, in opposition to the many wicked and insidious anonymous publications against him; they therefore recommend the same to the attention of their fellow citizens throughout the state.
Resolved unanimously, That we will use all reasonable and legal endeavours to support the said James Ross of Pittsburgh, as Governor for this state, at the ensuing Election.
Resolved unanimously, That we will support the following Gentlemen for the other offices at the ensuing general Election—To wit, for Senator, Zebulon Potts—For Representatives, Cadwallader Evans, Benjamin Brooke, Henry Pauling and Henry Switzer—For County Commissioners, John Roberts—For Coroner, David Suplee.
Signed by order of the meeting. JOSEPH TYSON, Chairman THOMAS SWEETZER, Secretary.
At the sitting of the Grand Jury for the county of Somerset at September sessions 1799, the following resolutions, in the nature of an address to their fellow citizens, were adopted without a dissenting voice.
Unanimously resolved, That looking at the event of the approaching election for Governor of this Commonwealth, as in a great degree deciding at once either our political and social happiness, or our individual and political miseries—of opinion too, that the welfare and prosperity not only of the state of Pennsylvania, but in some degree of the Federal Union itself, are dependent on the final decision of the great question, which of the two proposed candidates shall be placed in that important and highly responsible station, and regarding the success of the election of JAMES ROSS, Esquire of Pittsburgh, a man eminent for learning, abilities, piety, impartiality, and moderation—for knowledge of the state at large, her best interests general and local—a man distinguished for amiableness in private, and usefulness in public life, for his love of country, his attachment to the laws and constitutions, and governments of the United States—a man connected by no foreign tie, and awed or biased by no foreign influence—Regarding, we say, the success of his election as in a great degree the salvation of the state at this important crisis, we feel it a duty incumbent on us, not only to vote for him ourselves, but to recommend him to our neighbours and fellow citizens, and to make use of every honourable measure to further and support his election.
That it is with a mixture of regret, astonishment, and contempt, we have heard and read the false slanders artfully, basely and wickedly forged against the amiable character of James Ross; and we cannot omit on this occasion to testify in particular, our disbelief of his being a deist ; but on the contrary have every reason to esteem him as a virtuous, moral, pious, and religious man.
Unanimously resolved also, that the foregoing be signed by our foreman, and all the members of this jury; and that copies thereof be sent to all the county presses, and several presses of the city of Philadelphia; the editors whereof are hereby respectfully requested respectively to publish the same.
(Signed) JOHN WELLS, Foreman. Jacob Harizall, Jacob Huber, Naniel Stoy, Abraham Stuckey, George Kimmel, John Sol. Miller, David Kimmel, Philip Smith, Peter Ankery, Chris. Rice, Joseph Webster, John Glessner, David Woodmansee, William Kuntz, Mm. M. Dermott, Caspar Pail, George Kimmel jun. Tobias Gabager, Moses Royse, Constable attending Grand Jury. Somerset, September 18, 1799.
FEDERALISTS!
Attend to the disposal of your Tickets! The Editor of the Aurora being lately in company with a gentleman, whom he supposed coincided with him in politics, began to boast of their success in electioneering and clapping his hand on the gentleman's knee, exultingly exclaimed: "Dumme we are triking of them." The gentleman enquired in what manner. Why, replied he, one of their committee has just sent me two quires of their tickets sealed up, which he informed me were at my disposal, and that he hoped he should be able to get more of them.
IN the neighbourhood of Norristown, where the Chief Justice lately held a court, a gentleman was present at the following conversation between two warm friends of the world be Governor . "If," exclaimed one of them, "he would but keep himself sober this court —only this court , we should do." "Ah no," said the other; "I am afraid he won't, depend on it he won't." "Perhaps he may this one court , and if he does we shall be sure of succeeding." "No no," said the other, "he won't, he won't do it." "Oh!" replied the first, "may be he may."
ETYMOLOGY.
Among the numerous definitions which have been given to the name of the illustrious Russian General Suwarrows, the following interpretation is frequently contended for: "Sever (says fame) does indeed signify to divide or separate; but it also means to destroy; therefore Suwarrows, or Suwarroff, or Severoff, does not mean, See, war, bo! —nor sarrab, nor sarrab, nor swallows , nor to divide or disjoin, nor to keep disjoined; but Sever-off , means to cut off; a business in which this extraordinary man is an adept.
BOSTON.—The electioneering business for Governor in Pennsylvania, continues to be the principal subject of newspaper discussion. On the 8th of next month, the trial will be held, whether the state is to be blessed with the solid talents and abilities of a rational Federalist, or be cursed with the visionary and absurd politics of a Jacobin." [J. Russel's Gaz.]
The U. S. Sloop of War Delaware, capt. Baker, is arrived at St. Kitts, from Philadelphia. She conveyed there a large brig, with stores for the American ships on that station, and sailed immediately on a cruise.
On the 26th ult. a fine copper bottomed ship of 18 guns, called the Warren, was launched at Salisbury, from the yard of Mr. Daniel Webster. The Warren has a figure head, which gentlemen pronounce to be a striking likeness of the Hero whose name she bears. She is to be commanded by Capt. Timothy Newman, of Newburyport.
BOSTON, October 1.
FROM EUROPE—THE PRESWEST.
Capt. Crocker, from Hamburg, a few leagues east of the Grand Bank, fell in with the ship Castor and Pollux, Capt. Spence, who sailed from the same city, eight days after Capt. C.—Mr. T. Geyer went on board, re'd some of the latest papers, and made a memorandum of the news, from which the following is extracted.
Hamburg paper of August 14.
VIENNA.—Mantua has surrendered to the Imperial troops.
HAMBURGH.—The French Minister at Copenhagen has complained of the Danish Edict against the privateers of his nation.
OF THE FLEETS.
We hear that the arrival at Salem from News that the French, Spanish and English fleets had passed Ferrol, the latter one day after the others. Ferrol is at the southerly and west rly entrance of the Bay of Biscay, and three or four days sail from Breit.
A Hamburg paper of August 8, says, "The Barbary Powers, Tunis and Tripoli, have declared war against the Danes and Swedes." This is not official.
Robert Lindet declines the appointment to the Department of Finance; but the Directory are endeavoring to press it upon him.
The Salem frigate was launched yesterday. Numerous spectators were present at the scene—and every thing connected with the transaction, gave them the most perfect satisfaction.
On Sunday a ship arrived at Salem, from Cadiz in 37 days. We have not heard of any political news received by her. The ship Mount Vernon, from Salem, arrived at Cadiz, in 18 days; after engaging and beating off a French privateer.
BALTIMORE, October 2.
An attempt was last night made to set on fire a one-story frame building, on the north side of Fifth Street, belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson. The fire was put inside of the weather boards, at the south west corner, where it kindled and had nearly reached the roof, when it was providentially discovered and extinguished by some of the neighbors.
A man by the name of Frederick Good, was yesterday found in the canal of the lower mills, on the Falls, with his throat cut.
NEW-YORK, October 4.
Arrived, fchr. Polly, 19 days. Spoke, Sept. 23, an American armed brig from Surinam bound to Baltimore, 21 days out, names not recollected, lat. 32, 00, long. 72, 20.
Sept. 23, saw two ships of war lying too, supposed to be Americans, lat. 34, 40, long. 73, 31. Sept. 25, spoke brig Ann, from Newfield to New Providence, out 2 days, lat. 35, 58, long. 72, 50.
A CRUEL MURDER
On Tuesday evening about 6 o'clock, the following dreadful murder was committed in Henry Street. As Mrs. Castro, wife of Anthony Castro, Segar-maker, was at work with John Pelona, lately from Philadelphia (but his contradictory account gives us reason to doubt from whence he came) the latter without any apparent provocation, after asking a knife to cut a Segar, which she refused, wrested it from her, and stabbed her in the cheek, and after several attempts gave her the fatal stroke in the neck, which put an end to this unfortunate woman's existence. This indolent inoffensive woman, although mangled in a manner almost too shocking to relate, particularly at this distressing period when all our resolution to endeavor to counteract the dreadful effects which crowd on the imagination by the loss of our friends and acquaintances, struggled to the street to call assistance, but her efforts proved fruitless, as she had scarcely got to the door, when she expired—saying for "Good's sake don't kill me."
REPORT
Of the Sextons of the different grounds, of the number of Funerals at their grounds.
   FOR THE 24 HOURS, ENDING THIS DAY AT 12 O'CLOCK. Graves Persons Children     Names of the Burial Grounds.   Christ Church, - - - - - 0 0   St. Peters, - - - - - 1 1   St. Pauls, - - - - - 0 0   1st Presbyterian, - - - - - 1 0   2d do. - - - - - 0 0   3d do. - - - - - 0 0   Scots Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 0   Associate Church, - - - - - 0 0   St. Mary's, - - - - - 0 1   Trinity, - - - - - 0 0   Friends, - - - - - 0 0   Free Quakers, - - - - - 0 0   Swedes, - - - - - 0 0   German Lutheran, - - - - - 1 0   German Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 1   Moravian, - - - - - 0 0   Baptist, - - - - - 0 0   Methodist, - - - - - 0 0   Universalist, - - - - - 0 0   Jews, - - - - - 0 0   African Episcopal, - - - - - 0 0   do. Methodist, - - - - - 0 0   Kennington, - - - - - 0 0   Public Ground, * - - - - - 9 0   Total 12 3  
The above list comprehends all the burials from the City and Liberties of every disease By order of the Board of Health.
WILLIAM ALLEN, Health Officer.
CITY HOSPITAL.
For the last 24 hours, ending 12 o'clock A. M. ADMITTED—NONE.
DIED. William White, ill 2 days previous, to ad. Joseph Nettles, ill 4 do. do. David Jones, ill 7 do. do. James Reiley, ill 2 do. do.
Interred the last 24 hours, in the *PUBLIC GROUND.
John Willis, from corner of South and Water-street. John Rohrmann, Coates between Third and Fourth-streets. Mary Gavins, No. 64, Dock-street. Rachel Duley, Callowhill near Second-street. George Baker, Ninth below German-street. 4 From the Hospital. 9 Total.
Two of which were accidental death. Remaining in the Hospital 46, of whom 30 are convalescents.
PETER HELM, Steward.
TWO deaths were reported at the Health office, New-York, ending Thursday, 12 o'clock.
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, testing 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 EMERT. November 10 28w
NOTICE.
Bank of North America, Sept. 9, 1799. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed That regular Notices will be put under sealed covers, directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post-Office, every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier.
TO MESSRS. Peter Muhlenberg, Michael Leib, Samuel Miles, William Penrose and A. J. Dallas, Tench Coxe.
GENTLEMEN,
IN your address to the Republicans of Pennsylvania, in the daily advertiser of the 2d instant, I observed a most indecent, unprovoked and groundless attack made on my character as a citizen and a magistrate, as will appear from the following paragraph: "The genuine aspect of this transaction will be exhibited by these facts, which the adverse committee have not thought it prudent to notice; 1st That the city and its neighbourhood had recently been much disturbed by the feuds and riots of intemperate party men, and the mayor of the city (the president of the memorable association for defending Mr. McKean and his friends) had recently become bail for certain rioters, whose indictments are still depending."
Permit me to state the fact as it really occurred, and then let the public determine to whom, with propriety, the charge of "defamation" will apply. On the 30th of January last, I went to the house of chief justice McKean, and found several persons before him, charged with having been guilty of a riot, and amongst the number was a Mr. Nathan Suplee, a decent, reputable farmer, of the county of Philadelphia; and on a hearing before the chief justice, it appeared, that Mr. Suplee had not been at the place where the riot is said to have happened; however, Mr. McKean thought it right to order him to find security for his appearance, to answer at the next court of oyer and terminer, or be immediately sent to prison. As I had known Mr. Suplee for several years last past, and always heard that he supported a fair character, I became bound for him only. When the court was held, the attorney general did not prefer a bill against him, as I have been informed; but this is certain, the grand jury did not find the bill, if one was presented; and the prosecution against him there ended, as will appear by a reference to the court docket.
Thus you have, in an uncaudal and base manner, attempted to vilify my reputation, by affecting to my fellow citizens, under the sanction of your names, that I had, whilst acting as mayor of the city of Philadelphia, "become bail for certain rioters, whose indictments are still depending." That the rancour of party spirit should have carried you so far beyond the bounds of truth, I confess, I did not expect, at least from the more decent part of your committee. From this specimen of your candour, our fellow citizens will now have an opportunity of judging what degree of credit ought to be attached to the other parts of your address.
ROBERT WHARTON.
October 5, 1799.
To the Electors of the city of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, OBSERVING my name inserted on a list of members proposed to form the select council of the city the ensuing year, I think it is proper to inform you, that it will not be convenient for me to attend to the duties of that appointment, if elected; and having served you the last six years in the common and select councils, I hope you will excuse me, and propose some other person to represent you in the place of
Your friend and fellow citizen, SAMUEL COATES. dte. October 5, 1799.
AN INVOICE OF DRY GOODS
FOR SALE, Consisting of broad and narrow Cloths, Cassimeres, Coating, Flannels, Thicketts and Cords, Linseys, Baizes, Swansdowns, Cottons, Brown Holland, Irish Linens, Irish and Scotch Sheetings, Dowlass, &c. &c.
Apply to WILLIAM PARKER, Peet Hall, on the Ridge road, two miles from the city. October 5, 1799. cod2w.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from the Encampment of the subscriber, at the Centre square, in the night of Friday, 4th instant, an enlisted soldier, named THOMAS HORNSBY, born in Philadelphia, aged 35 years, brown complexion, light eyes, short dark hair, a corker by trade; had on when he went away, a military shirt, but left the remainder of his clothing at the tents. Whoever shall take up the said deserter, and deliver him to the subscriber or lodge him in any jail, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Junr. Captain 10th U. S. Infantry. dte. October 5, 1799.
NOTICE
TO the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. WILLIAM STEEL, HUGH MORRISON, JOHN STEEL, Commissioners. Huntington, Commissioners Office, Sept. 25, 1799. October 4. d3m.
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlton, from London,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS,
Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK. july 8 east

JUST RECEIVED,
Per the MARIA, from HAMBURG, and NEW LANDING, At Wilcock's wharf, on board the IRIS, from BREMEN, And for sale by the subscriber, 353 PACKAGES LINEN,
Consisting of   Blefeld Linen  Eberfeld Chocks    Warendorp do  Checks and Stripes    Rouans  Harlem Chocks    White Plaills  Lilliputians    Brown do  Tickenburghs    Craes à la Morlaix  Osnaburghs    Dowas  Halbaken    Breagans  Weter Linnen    Buccellias  Bag Linnen    Quadruples Silefias  Meyer Linnen    Bed-ticks  Etropias    Pocket Handkerchiefs.   
Also for Sale, 400 boxes Claret 40 hhs. do 70 Tons St. Petersburg Hemp 5 Casks Bristles 200 pieces Saldock 7 Bales German Cloth 800 Demijohns 80 Liquor Cales ERICK & LEWIS BOLL MANN, No 113 South 3d Stree dt of at 2w10t aug 14
WHEREAS
Matthew McConnell, Esq.
By deed dated the 16th of May, 1799, granted and assigned to the subscribers, 55018 acres of land on the waters of Sugar creek, in the county of Luzerne and state of Pennsylvania, upon trust, to sell and dispose of the same, and apply the proceeds (after satisfying all such just and legal claims as may be due on said lands) to the payment of such notes as the said Matthew McConnell has drawn in favor of a certain Joseph Thomas, or that the said Joseph Thomas has drawn in favor of, and are endorsed by the said M. McConnell, and which are mentioned in the schedules annexed to the deed of trust, aforesaid:—
Provided, That the holders of said notes shall, on or before the 16th day of November next, execute to him a full discharge and acquittance, or render up the said notes, and the balance, if any, to the holders of any of the said notes who shall not have made such discharge or rendered up said notes, as aforesaid, pro rata , according to their respective claims and demands.
This public notice is given of the said assignment, that those who are interested may avail themselves of the terms therein contained.
William Buckley, } Affixees. Thomas M. Witting, } William Davidson, }
Philadelphia, 14th Sept. 1799. 1awt16N.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 12th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 19th 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:
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 Mufkingum 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 plots 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 shall 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 17th day of February, in the year 1800, on 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 selected 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 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
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.
To the Freemen, Electors for the city and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, ACKNOWLEDGING with thanks, all former favors, I request a continuance of your friendship, by your Votes and Interest, at the ensuing Election for the Coroner's office, which will add an additional obligation and shall be held in grateful remembrance by your friend and humble servant,
JOHN LEACOCK, Coroner. 2aw5t.
This day is published, By W. YOUNG, BOOKSELLER, Institutes of Natural Law. THE THIRD EDITION.
Being the substance of a course of lectures, read in St. John's college, Cambridge. By T. RUTHERFORTH, D.D. F.R.S.
THE 1st vol. explains the rights of mankind, considered as individuals: I. Law in general. II. Rights and obligations. III. Of property. IV. Limitations of property. V. Of our common right to things. VI. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of man. VII. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of the law. VIII. Of prescription. IX. Of the obligations arising from property. X. Of the right which a man has in his own person. XI. Of parental authority. XII. Of promises. XIII. Of contracts. XIV. Of oaths. XV. Marriage. XVI. Of the right of defence.—XVII. Of reparation of damages done. XVIII. Of punishment. XIX. Of war. XX. Of slavery.
The 2d vol. explains the rights and obligations of mankind, considered as members of civil societies. I. Of societies in general. II. Of civil society its nature and origin. III. Of civil power. IV. Of different forms of civil government. V. Of the changes produced. VI. Of civil laws. VII. Of interpretation. VIII. Of civil subjection, and civil liberty. IX. Of the law of nations. X. Of the changes that are made in States and in their civil constitutions.
The merits of this work, so justly extolled by experienced judges, and appreciated by the lovers of science, renders it unnecessary for the editor to publish the numerous and honourable testimony, that might be produced in its favour. It is with much pleasure he informs his customers and the public, that the American edition (not inferior to the British in paper and print) is now offered for sale, in two 8vo. vols. at 4 dollars. and 50 cents in boards, and five dollars when neatly bound. The imported copies of the same size, are sold at 7 and 8 dollars.
W. YOUNG, has for sale, as usual, Stamps, Stationery, custom house Blanks of every denomination, Writing and Printing Papers, Blank & Printed Books, whole-sale and retail. N. B.—Orders transmitted through the Post-office or otherwise, are immediately executed. Philadelphia, 12th Sept. 3taw2w.
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unliquidated Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next.
JOHN DONALDSON, Com'tr SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg'r. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. } (16) drw (m.w.f.1f)
United States, District of Pennsylvania. } ss. To the Marshal of the Pennsylvania District of the United States.
WHEREAS in my opinion a contagious sickness is in the city of Philadelphia, renders it hazardous to hold the next stated Session of the Circuit Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District of the middle Circuit of the said city, the place appointed by law at which to hold the stated Session of the said Court.—Thereby being by virtue of the powers and authorities vested in me, RICHARD PETERS, Judge of the Pennsylvania District of the United States, in the name and by authority of the United States, to order and direct you to adjourn the session of the said circuit court, directed to be held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to Norris Town, in the county of Montgomery in the same district, being a convenient place within the fame district, for holding the said court; and you are to make publication hereof in one or more public papers printed at the said city, that the said court is adjourned as it is hereby directed to be; and you are accordingly to adjourn the said court to the said place hereby appointed from the time you shall receive this order to the said eleventh day of October next, the time by law prescribed for commencing the said session.
(L.S.) Given under my hand and seal at Belmont in the said district this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord 1799, and in the twenty-fourth year of the independence of the United States.
RICHARD PETERS. WHEREFORE I, the said Marshal, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above order and directions from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the Pennsylvania district of the United States, and in the name and by the authority of the United States, do adjourn the session of the Circuit court of the said United States, which was to have been held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to the courthouse in NORRISTOWN in the county of Montgomery in the same district, there to meet on the said eleventh day of October next at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day of which all persons bound by Recognizance or have otherwise to do thereat are desired and required to take notice and give their attendance accordingly.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's office at Philadelphia, September 7, 1799. dirthO.
FOR SALE,
The brig MARY, Capt. JOHN TARRIS, Now lying at Marcus Hook—a live oak and cedar vessel—will carry 2000 barrels, and has been newly sheathed. She is armed with 10 four-pounders, muskets, pistols, cutlasses, boarding-pikes, &c. For terms, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. Sep. 3. coif
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER,
WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 412 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed Ditto—6 pounders, 312 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 61-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Loading Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 18, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton Ale in casks of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2awtf
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 25
MAIL COACHEES
Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A.M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A.M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 8 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, Cerland-street. In Philadelphia. At John Dunwoody's, Market-street, Spread Eagle, 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 14 lb. 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. } 9
AT a meeting of the visitors and governors of St. John's college in the State of Maryland, on the 13th day of July 1799, Resolved, That on the first day of October next, this board will proceed to elect a Professor of English and Grammar, who shall receive, for his services, at the rate of £200 per annum, to be paid quarterly; and that public notice thereof be given, &c. &c. N.B. The office aforesaid hath just become vacant, by the resignation of a gentleman, whose affairs require, the immediate undertaking of a voyage by sea. It is the duty of the said Professor (to whom is allowed an assistant) to teach the English language grammatically, and to prepare students for a superior school, by teaching them the Latin grammar the Vocabulary, and Cordery. Writing is to be taught to all his scholars at stated hours; and to those students who are not destined for the Superior school, are to be taught, at the discretion of their parents, or guardians, Arithmetic, and other branches of science usually taught in English schools. A complete knowledge of the United States Arithmetic, &c. is considered indispensable in the professor; and it is expected, that candidates who are not known to the Board, will submit to an examination, as well as produce satisfactory testimonials of their good morals, and fair characters. The Privileges within the United States are requested to insert in their papers the foregoing resolution and remarks, and to repeat the publication, as often as convenience will admit, until the 20th day of September next. july 22 1awt820
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class by class, at the office of the treasury. They will then be registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For translating the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3. Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2. mwtf.
WILLIAM COBBETT
HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MÆVIAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, Esquire. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman.
In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle , which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations.
Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Somerville, Maiden Lane, New-York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Boston and other places, as soon as occasions offer. may 28
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Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public.
THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dolls. 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dolls. whole bound, but, as the publisher does not intend to print more than the number subscribed for, a considerable sum on the price may be expected to non-subscribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have it at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Government.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in those rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys everything, enhances the value of well-authenticated public records, and renders them almost incalculable. It is hoped, that American will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation. The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: Philadelphia, June 15, 1798. "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States." "The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia." "Respectfully &c. &c." That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be diffminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves. Thomas M'Kean, John D. Coxe, Charles Heatly, Samuel Levy T. Rofs, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read jun. William Tilghman, John F. Millin, Joseph B. McKean, John Beckley, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Levis, James Gibson, M. Kepple, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Minor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Willing, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hietary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Septimus, Claypoole, James Cruikshank, Mathew Carey, Henry K. Helmut, Peter D. Haven, John Duval, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penno.
"True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798."
"WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, Clerk."
"RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives be authorized and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same."
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 23, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 20. 1awtf
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howick, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. she had a year and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 3awtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Burlington, Newtown, Scotch-Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoroughfare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstances, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable. The Swift-Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Burlington, where it hops to Breakfall; from Breakfall it goes through Newtown to Pennypack to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it hops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Jardin, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 43, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on 14 lb. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think will meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will, however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent driver and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages stop, so that the conduct of the persons who employ is continually an object of their attention.—They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicane or influence is practiced upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to be as very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift-Sure are extremely happy to hear the behavior of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoke of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN M'CALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Burlington JOSEPH THORNTON, NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, Newtown JACOB KESLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennypack. T. KILLMAN, near Millstone. ELLAS COMBES, Boundbrook. R. SANSBURY, Scotch Plains. ISAAC CRAVLE, ROBERT PEARSON, Springfield. June 22. 2w10t