Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-01-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1963.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, consisting of Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot. Writing paper. Sweet oil in bottles and flasks. Olives, anchovies and capers. Juniper berries. ALSO—Italian lute strings. Satins. Crapes. Umbrellas. Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases. Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3.
REMOVAL. GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 25, South Third Street, to No. 92, South side of Market-street, near the corner of Third Street, and is now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the ships William Penn, Amiable, and Jane, from London, and per Chesapeake and Thomas from Liverpool, and will be sold low for cash, or approved notes at a short date, viz, London 7-4 Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, fashionable colours. Yorkshire 7-4 do. and do. Mixed and plain coatings. Welch flannels. Kersey beaver, for Spencers. Jeans and Tabby cords. Velvets and velveteens. Velveteens and thicksets. 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 cotton and linen checks. 7-8 and 4-4 bed ticks. 6-4 and 7-8 bed bunts. London chintz and chintz furnitures. Furniture cottons. Do. dimities. Purple and chintz shawls. Silk do. Camels hair do. Silk, cotton, and worsted hose. India and British muslins of every description. Black and white arape. Tiffany and paper fans. Hats assorted in small cases. Umbrellas. Peeling and fatins. Laces and edgings. Ribbands. Silk Modes. Superfine French cambric. Cambric muslins. Do. threads. Pulicatar and Madras Handkerchiefs, And an elegant assortment of Brussels and Wilton Carpeting. November 17.
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. Nov. 17. JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof. Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS, WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24bs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. Nov. 24.
The owners of the ship NEW JERSEY from Canton expect in a few days part of the Cargo of that vessel in town, consisting of— A general assortment of Silks & Sattins, Nankeens, White and Yellow, Calico, China Ware assorted. Bohemian Souchong } T E A S, Of excellent quality, and in Large and Small packages. Hyslop Skin Young Hyslop } Hyslop, and Imperial. For terms of Sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archibald McCall, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, dec 26.
WANTED. Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children. Enquire at this office. dec 4.
FOR SALE, At the late dwelling house of HENRY HILL, Esquire, On Wednesday morning, (2d January,) At 10 o'clock—a quantity of elegant and valuable Household Furniture, Consisting of Large and small looking-glasses. Carpets and carpeting. Chairs, sofas and tables, of superior workmanship and in the newest stile. Gerondes, lullers. A large assortment of plate & plated ware. A number of valuable paintings. Beds and bedding. China and glass ware. Stationary, marble slabs, and a variety of other articles. FOOTMAN & Co. deadly december 26.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on the 4th day of January next, in the evening, Two tracts or pieces of Land Situate in the state of Tennessee, one of them lying and being in the county of Sumner, on the Head-waters of Finns creek, containing one thousand seven hundred and fourteen acres, and the other situate in Hawkins county, in the same state, containing five thousand acres. Conditions of sale will be cash, to be paid on the execution of the deed. Information, relative to the titles may be had on application to Joshua B. Bond, Esq., corner of High and Sixth streets, Philadelphia. Shannon & Polk, auctioneers. december 26 dt4'y.
BOOK-KEEPING. Wants a Place, IN AN ELIGIBLE ACCOMPANYING-HOUSE or OFFICE, A PERSON that Writes well, is a Ready Reckoner, a practical Book Keeper, and can be well recommended, a line, (or personal application) directed to M. M. No. 71, North Seventh-street, will be duly attended to. N. B. Books closed, and new Accounts opened, Partnership Accounts adjusted, or any business in the Book-Keeping line, done at the above place, or abroad of Evenings. dec 17.
To be Let, for one or more years IN PEAR, NEAR THIRD-STREET A new Brick Coach-House, Will contain two carriages and a chair, with a complete Stable for four horses—apply to PETER BLIGHT, Dock-street. december 26 dt10t.
FOR SALE, AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET. Irish Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well assorted, in whole and half boxes. Checks, in ditto. Drogheda's, and Brown 7-8 bearded Linens. Irish Hackled Flax. Scotts Thread. Men and Womens Combs. Russia Dock, of an excellent quality, and 100 hhd. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. 12th. mo. 17 d4w.
Bank of North America. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 14th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashr. Dec. 8, 1798. dtB1.
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of William Beauchamp, lately deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Saml. Price, executor. nov 20 d1m.
70 hhd. Santa Cruz Sugar OF excellent quality, (in Stores of John Nixon, Esq., and Co.) A quantity of SAIL CANNVASS, and a Box of Mace, for sale, by STEPHEN KINGSTON, dec 21 qcod3t.
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, ne. 147, Chestnut-street. nov. 25.
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine. 1 pair nine pound Cannon. A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs. 4000bs Fine Flota Indigo. 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn street, November 28.
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the ship Louisa, lying at Mr. HUMPHREY'S Ship Yard. november 10. Lancaster County Butter, IN KEGS,—FOR SALE, Enquire at No. 92, Market-street, near Third-Street. dec 1.
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorising WILLIAM POLK, Esq., majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement, and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Wyndler, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut-street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, standing in the name of Halgston Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020 issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. nov. 28 d3m.
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to. MARIA HODGE, administratrix. SAMUEL HODGDEN, administrator. nov 20.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Funded Debt, standing in the name of Robert Whithworth, of Chelsea, London, the said Certificates having been forwarded by the ship Ellice, Hatvey, from London for New-York, captured by the French, and supposed to be lost. No. 11437, 6 Per Cent. Stock, dated New-York, 18th April, 1796, for Dollars. 1481, 47. No. 8171, 3 Per Cent. dated New-York, 18th April 1796, for dollars 400. SAMUEL MILBANK. november 18 d6w.
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATTS, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres, the Tefator's late residence, situated in North Susquehanna Hundred, Cecil county, Maryland, about three miles from the tide-water of Susquehanna, and at a convenient distance from several places of worship of Friends and Presbyterians. On the premises are a Tan-yard and conveniences belonging thereto, in good repair; a dwelling-house, stable, orchard and other improvements, with 12 or 15 acres of good watered meadow, and a sufficient proportion of valuable timber. For terms apply to the subscriber, in West-Nottingham, about 3 miles from the premises. THOMAS WARING, Executor. 12th mo. 11th, 1798.
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tucks—feupper nails—fleshing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
Insurance Company of the state of Pennsylvania. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the fourteenth day of January next at eleven o'clock. JAMES S. COX, President. dec. 17. dt4-J.
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5. All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, } Executors. JOSEPH ANTHONY, } dec 26. dtf.
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Paxton, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern-keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798.
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jessé & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the best quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in casks. nov. 25. dtf.
FOR BREMEN, THE BRIG SPECULATION, AREND WIETING, MASTER, NOW laying at Henry Pratt's wharf, the first below Race street—she is a Bremen bottom; two hundred and twenty tons burthen; will sail with all possible dispatch—For freight or passage apply to PRATT & KINTZING, no. 95, north Water-street. Who have for sale, a variety of GERMAN GOODS, —viz.— Ticklenburghs Patterborghes Oznabrigs Checks Heffians Stripes Brown rolls Slippers Coffee bags Cambricks Platillas Twine Brittanias Glass tumblers Estopailles Port wine Creas a la Morlaix Window glass Bielefeld linen Brimstone, & . Dorolas december 13 th.samo.3w.
JAMAICA RUM. THE CARGO, Of the ship CHARLES, Captain Salter, From the North side of JAMAICA, Near 200 hhd. of fine high proof JAMAICA RUM, Now Landing at South street Wharf. PETER BLIGHT.
THE SHIP CHARLES, Captain SALTER, Capped, mount twelve 6 pounders and thirty-five men—returns immediately to JAMAICA, for Passage apply as above. dec 17 d1m.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good found seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, 3aw.tl. december 21.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow THE SWEDISH SNOW M A R I A, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander, A remarkably good vessel, about 320 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf dec 17.
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade— The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldthwait & Baldwin, W. B. Goldthwait, Goldthwait & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3.
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood, WILL take freight on very moderate terms, and sail about the 25th instant. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's wharf, or Willings & Francis, Penn Street. november 16.
THE CARGO, OF THE SHIP INDIA, Captain ASHMEAD, from BATAVIA, Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the First Quality—to be sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS. dec 11 d2w.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular { WINES. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Sprits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3. mw&f2w.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERT. november 10.
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer No. 7, South Third street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line, And has constantly for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad Cloths. Callers. Vest Patterns of all kinds. And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10. dtf.
SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE to No. 9, South Front Street. Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 2 o'clock in the day, and from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening.
JACOB SHOEMAKER, Has also removed his Counting-house to the same place, where he has for sale a few pipes choice London Particular Madeira Wine; French and Spanish Brandy; Claret in cases and cases, of superior quality; and a few Packages Glass and Queen's ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Soall leather, which will be sold very low to close the sales. Philadelphia, 12 mo. 12, 1798.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & Co. BEING dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the same are requested to settle with the subscriber, and those to whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street.
Who has on hand, TO BE DISPOSED OF ON LOW TERMS, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tamboured Muslins Guzzennas Batias Coffees Rabobungies India Calicoes Book-Muslins Coloured ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat luffs. Brown Silefas Tickings, &c. &c.
JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Russia Sheetings. nov 28.
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Application to be made at this Office. nov 14.
LOST, IN one of the streets between Union and Sal-fas, on the 5th instant, the outd. CASE of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a field. Any person who may find the same, and will bring to this office, will receive Four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the owner. dec. 7.
This Day Published, And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-street, (Price 1-8th of a Dollar.) AN ORATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798, At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By Josiah Quincy. "The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to divide and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. august 11.
Wants a Place, A WOMAN with a good Breast of Milk, Enquire at No. 58 South Front Street, Dec. 10.
All Persons Indented to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798. cotf.

Delaware & Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the Election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office, on the first second-day in January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Susquehanna & Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the Election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office, on the first second-day in January next at ten o'clock.
GEO. WORRALL, Sec'y to Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Company. dec 19 dtc
Bank of Pennsylvania.
DECEMBER 27th, 1798. NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, that an Election of Nineteen DIRECTORS, to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the fourth of February next, at 10 o'clock. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh Section of the Act of Incorporation.
"Article 2d. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected."
Philadelphia Population Company.
THE Share-holders are hereby notified, that an election for President, Managers and other officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's office, no. 53, north Fourth Street, on Wednesday the 9th of January next, at 12 o'clock. Sol. Marache, Sec'y. dec. 27. dtm
Bank of North America.
January 1, 1799. At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of six per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives, at any time after the 20th instant. By order of the Board, RICHARD WELLS, Cashier, dtroj.
NOTICE.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORKE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands are requested to present them for settlement to WILLIAM HUDSON, who is duly authorized to adjust the same.
REMOVAL.
WILLIAM HUDSON, Has removed from No. 34, north Front Street, to No. 8, Chestnut, near the corner of Front, (to the place formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN MILLER, junr.) Where he has for sale on his usual low terms, an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. december 28 djw
The Subscribers,
Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Afforted Buttons, About 500. sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Willis. No. 78, North Front near Arch Street.
WANTED,
ABOUT fifty Casks of Flag Annatto or Rocou, Apply as above. dec 23
FLOUR, FOR SALE,
DELIVERABLE at New-Castle or Port Penn, by LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH & SON. dec 19 daw
NOTICE.
THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, Master. dec 29
14 Pipes Madeira Wine,
FOR SALE BY Crooke Stevenson, No 4, South Water-Street. dec 22
On THURSDAY, the 3d January,
at 6 o'clock in the evening, At BESSON & YORKE's Auction Room, No. 39, South Front-Street, WILL BE SOLD.
A small, but well-chosen and select Library of Medical Books, &c.
together with sundry Surgical Instruments, The property of the late Doctor Francis B. Sayre. BENSON & YORKE. dec. 7. dts
Black India Lustring.
A quantity just received and of the first quality, TO BE SOLD LOW FOR CASH At No. 55, North Third, Street by SAMUEL C. COX. dec. 28 diw
TO BE RENTED.
The dwelling house No. 153, South Water Street, together with a flock of stores and wharf adjoining, enquire of JOSEPH SIMS. Dec. 29
NOTICE.
THE creditors of George Johnston, late of Queen Ann's county, in the State of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state aforesaid, on Thursday the 21st day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a proportionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors according to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate. REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 22.
EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER,
Corner of Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia HAS JUST RECEIVED, BY the different arrivals, a large supply of Clocks and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials.
CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Pliers, Sliding Tongs, Braces and Bits, Grooving tools, Saws, Scratch brushes, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, cast brass Bells, forged work and pinions, Enery, Rotten stone, Pumice stone, Borax, Spelter Solder, Brats, Steel and iron wire, sheet Brats, main springs and glasses gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired NOV. 21 codtf
Hats & Hosiery.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, AT HIS STORE, No. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS JUST OPENED, in addition to his former stock, a very extensive assortment of Men's, Women's, and Children's Hats, and all kinds of Stockings—particularly a quantity of Abercrombie's Hosiery, suitable for the present season. NOV. 23 In addition to the above, he has just received a general assortment of Hosiery, such as Stockings, night-caps, travelling ditto, breeches pieces, under-waistcoats, shirts, &c. THOMAS M'DOUGALL, Has entered into partnership with his two Sons, UNDER THE FIRM OF Thomas Murgatroyd & Sons, WHO HAVE FOR SALE At No. 35, Dock-Street, 1st and 4th proof Brandy in Pipes and Butts. Irish Market } Medoc } Latour, and } WINES, in Cases. Luné } Two Trunks Umbrellas. dec 31 drw
Old Madeira Wine.
27 pipes of old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks, for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS. Nov. 30. codtf
ALL PERSONS
Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30 dtm
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL WALLIS, esq. of Muncy township, in the county of Lycoming, lately deceased, are hereby required to come forward immediately and pay their respective debts. And all persons having legal demands against the Estate, are required to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement. JOHN WALLIS, WILLIAM ELLIS, } Administrators. DANIEL SMITH, } JOHN ADLUM, } december 13 dtm
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to JAMES EMLEN, late of Middletown, in the county of Delaware, deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, whom they shall find it most convenient to call on; and all persons having demands, will be pleased in like manner, to furnish them, that they may be paid. All rents, which fell due on or before the fourth day of the 10th month last are payable to the subscribers and those which accrued after that day will be payable to the guardians of his children, who will duly notify the tenants where to pay the same. MIERS FISHER, of Philadelphia, } Executrix. ABM. PENNELL, of Middletown, } dec 28 sawgw
Notice is hereby Given,
That application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Six per Cents, funded debt—standing in the name of Robert Wilson of Calcutta in Bengal, Surgeon in the service of the honorable United Company of merchants of England trading to the East-Indies, which were lost from on board the Swallow-Packet, capt Kidd, from Falmouth to New York. Dolls. Cts. No 10,444, Reg. office 14th Dec. 1793, one certificate for 1793 33 No 10,478, Reg. office 17th Dec. 1793, one certificate for 1799 50 Elliston & John Perot. nov 13 codlw
NOTICE.
Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } JOHN HALL. } dec. 31. dtf
Patent Ploughs,
To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Aston 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 iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-Street. Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17. sawtf
WANTED.
IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of children—apply at no. 113, Spruce Street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an indispensable requisite. dec. 29 codgt
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Debate on Mr. Criswold's motion, (CONTINUED.) THURSDAY, December 27.
If, said Mr. N. Smith we select for a single moment upon the character and pursuits of the French nation, we shall see that there only system is to divide and conquer; to support their party in the country which they mean finally to subjugate, until the favorite opportunity shall present itself, to aid that party with actual force. Time has been, when it was more convenient for the French republic (for the chuses to call herself by that name) to carry on a correspondence with her party in this country, than at present. All legal correspondence between the two countries has long since been cut off. There is now no minister here to favor the projects of France; there is, therefore, no way of carrying on a communication with the party in this country, but by means of unauthorized agents. Are we not, then, to expect that France has voluntarily cut off all legal communication between the two governments, and because ministers were sent there from this country, who would not place themselves at the head of a faction against their government, they rejected them. Knowing their character, what then could be expected from them? Doubtless that they would immediately open a negotiation with their party in this country. How was this to be done? not by doing a thing which would have been reprobated by every one. They knew their business too well to do this. They determined to put the proceeding on a plausible footing as at least to take in some obscure individual, uninformed on political subjects, by making the first pretext a procuration of peace for the country; and after the correspondence was once formed, it might go on from one degree to another; for if such a correspondence can effect one thing, it can effect another; and he expected this intercourse to be continued until the time shall arrive for the French to make their purposed expedition into this country.
If we consider the situation of the two Nations, said Mr. S. may we not suppose there is danger to be apprehended from an improper interference of individuals? But, if we call to mind a recent instance, shall we be any longer in doubt that an interference of this kind has taken place? we cannot; and therefore we may expect that it will be done in future under one plausible pretext or other. It was in this point of view only, that he alluded to the transaction which had recently happened, as the foundation of a law to prevent future abuses.
But it had been said by the gentleman from Virginia, that if the interference of an individual was for a good purpose, it rather called for our thanks than for our resentment, and the gentleman from Pennsylvania had said, that it depended upon the nature of the transaction, whether such a procedure was criminal, or not. Mr. S. said, he would, on the contrary, lay it down as a maxim, that no foreign nation will ever enter into a correspondence with an individual, for the benefit of the Nation from which he comes; because, if they meant to do benefit to that Nation, they could do it through the legal organ. But if, instead of doing a benefit to the country, the French with aid a faction who are desirous of dividing the people from their government, they will certainly wish to treat with an individual. The supposition, therefore, that an individual may negotiate with a foreign government, for the benefit of his country, is wholly unfounded; and the very idea of such a correspondence is a proof of the vilest of all purposes; that of aiding a faction to overturn the government to which such an individual belongs.
But it was said, the interference of an individual could not be improper, because he could not usurp the Executive Authority. If the gentleman from Pennsylvania will give himself the trouble of reading the constitution, he will find that the carrying on of all foreign intercourse is placed in the hands of the Executive, as fully as the legislature is possessed of all legislative power, or the Judiciary, of judicial. When an individual, therefore, attempts to negotiate with a Foreign Government on national concerns, he is certainly doing the business of the Executive. And is not that a strange state of things said Mr. S. when an individual, or a set of individuals, shall say to a government, "you are about to make war, but we will prevent it." Ought not such a conduct to be punished, and provided against by law? It certainly ought, and therefore he wished the present resolution to pass.
Mr. Harper observed, that not having been present when this resolution was called up, he did not hear a declaration said to have been made by the mover of it, viz. "that in bringing it forward he had no reference to a particular and recent case." If this declaration was made, he could have no doubt of its truth; but, for his own part, he deemed proper to declare that in giving his vote in favor of the resolution, he did refer to that particular case. It was from particular cases, he said, that general legislative measures almost always originated; and this was necessarily the case because, in general it was impossible to foresee the necessity of preventing an evil, or punishing an offence, until some instance of the evil, or offence, had occurred. The writers on English law had informed us, that from the operation of an obscure individual in that country, arose the celebrated Habeas Corpus act; and similar instances were numerous in the legisla-
tion of our own and every other country. Human foresight, said Mr. H. does not suffice to discern, beforehand, all the multiplied forms which crime can assume, and hence the necessity of waiting till it appears before it can be struck down. It is thus, and thus only, that general laws have reference to the particular cases which have demonstrated the necessity of enacting them. Those particular cases cannot, every body knows, be included in the punishments provided by the subsequent laws; for that would be to give them a retrospective operation, and to punish acts which, however improper in their nature or dangerous in their tendency, were not, when committed, contrary to any law. The law, therefore, having reference to them as to the necessity and extent of its penalties, provides against their future perpetration.
It was in this view, Mr. H. said, that he had reference, in the present instance, to a recent case. The case, he believed, had happened. He knew of it as soon as it did happen and then declared his opinion about it—and what he then said respecting the nature and objects of the transaction, had been since confirmed by the public prints of the country to which the agent in question was sent; by the official gazettes of the government to which he was addressed. He had considered this individual, from the moment of his embarkation, as an agent employed and sent by a party in this country. This opinion he had formed from the transaction itself, from the known connections of that individual, and from the circumstances under which he went.
As to the transaction itself, could it be conceived that any person could be so silly, so vain, so totally void of common sense, as to undertake, on his own account, of his own mere motion, a mission of this kind? Could it be imagined that an obscure individual, not known in the country; whose name was never heard at the distance of twenty miles from Philadelphia, till this affair brought it into some notice; having no pretensions to speak the sentiments, or answer for the conduct, of any man or description of men; could it be conceived, he asked, that an individual of this description, and this circumstanced, should have supposed himself able, standing merely on his own ground, and speaking from himself alone, to effect a change in the political system of a great government, and arrest the course of plans which had been steadily pursued for five years together, and which no remonstrance of our ministers, no exertion of our force, nor of the combined force of Europe, had been able hitherto to stop? He could not, he said, conceive it to be possible.
This person indeed, as he had been told, declared that he undertook the mission of his own accord; that no body knew of his design, nor even of his departure, till a day or two before it happened; that even this knowledge of his departure was communicated to but three persons, one of whom holds a high office in the government of the United States, another fills a distinguished post under the state of Pennsylvania, and the third was formerly consul general from the French republic; and that from these three persons, or any others, he received no advice or instructions relative to his enterprise, the objects of which he did not make known to them, nor any introductions, recommendations or credentials of any kind, except merely a certificate that he was an American citizen, and had been a member of the Pennsylvania legislature. But I would ask, Mr. H. said, whether this story is credible? For my own part, I confess that I do not believe one word of it. What would these two circumstances be to an American citizen and a member of a state legislature, intitle a man to the notice, the confidence, of the French government, and give him the weight necessary for transacting with it the affairs for which he professes to have gone? Did these two circumstances obtain for him a favorable reception from the French directory; an audience, which was refused to the public ministers of this country; a dinner with Merlin, suppers with Treilhard, frequent conferences with Lepeaux and with Talleyrand? Was all this attention bestowed on him by the government which is making war on this country, which tramples on its rights, has spurned its remonstrances, and professed a design to bend it to submission by means of a domestic faction, and bestowed merely because he was certified to be an American citizen and a member of the legislature of Pennsylvania? Can this individual himself have had the incredible nonsense to imagine that with such credentials he should obtain an audience, and be able to change the policy of the French government, from a system of rapine and domination, from a thirst for the subversion of all regular governments, to a spirit of mildness, justice and good faith? No Sir; to me it is incredible, nor can I ever be led to believe it till I am forced to adopt a lower opinion of human intellect, than even the conduct of this person has yet been able to inspire.
He knew, Mr. H. continued, that some instances had been spoken of, in which religious fanatics had gone great length in affairs of this kind. One or two persons of this description, he has heard, did once go to the Emperor of Germany and the French convention, to exhort them to make peace. Another, as he understood, had, in the time of the late war, gone into New York, while in the possession of the British forces, to exhort the British commander to abstain from the further effusion of human blood. But these acts, if they really took place, were founded wholly on a religious tenet peculiar to a particular sect, an wholly unconnected with politics or government. In the transaction under consideration nothing of that kind could be pretended. It was wholly of a political nature, and arose wholly from political considerations. It was, in fact, a plain and direct interference with the powers of government.
He, therefore, not only presumed that this case had occurred, but that it had occurred by contrivance and design; that an envoy
had not only gone, but gone in the name, and with the credentials of other persons, of persons possessing weight, name and influence in the country, persons whom the Directory might consider as authorized to speak, and actually speaking, the sentiments of a powerful party here; that party which it believes to exist, on whose aid it relies, and whom it would consider as the real author of the mission. And his mind was the more alarmed at this event, as he considered it in connection with the general system of France the political state of the world at this time, and the avowed plans of that country respecting this. The French government every body knew, had long since proclaimed, and had constantly followed up its proclamations by actions, that whenever it should find, in any country, a party disposed to subvert the established government, it would support that party. The policy of this system was obvious; for that party, coming into power by the aid of France, and depending on her for the support of their authority, will generally be subservient to her views, and willing to place the affairs of the country under her controul. With respect to this country, the French government had told us, plainly, and in so many words, that such a party did exist among us; that they relied on this party, that we indeed might be good natured and credulous enough to believe the persons composing this party, when they desired having any connection with France, or acting under her influence, but that they had better proofs than the words of these persons, they had their actions; and that although this party could not direct the government, it could embarrass and fetter it, as to disable it from moving hand or foot against France. Under these circumstances, while France entertains and acts upon this belief, an envoy goes thither from this country, and goes, as Mr. H. said it seemed evident to him from the reason which he had stated, with credentials from, and in the name of certain persons here who exercise the right of speaking the sentiments of this party, and acted in its behalf. What he asked must be the objects of such a mission? What must be the language which the envoy, supposing him or those who sent him, to possess some small portion of common sense, must have employed to the French government, in order to attain those objects?
I know, said Mr. H. that the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. Nicholas) has told us, that the object of this person in going to France, was to obtain peace for his country. And this object, the gentleman from Virginia says, is so laudable, that the person in question, instead of censure for this interference with the affairs of the government, deserves, and no doubt will receive the applause of every sincere friend to his country, every sincere lover of peace. The gentleman affirms that every person has a right to take such a step, has a right to go, of his own authority, and attempt to make peace with a foreign nation, if he conceives himself to possess the means of accomplishing the object. It may, he admits, be a proof of great folly and presumption in an individual to believe himself possessed of those means; but if he really entertain the belief he ought to exert them; and the gentleman from Virginia has declared, that could he believe himself able to succeed in such an enterprise, he would undertake it and glory in it. My colleague (Mr. Pinckney) has shown most undeniably, that this principle, once admitted, must go to the utter subversion of government; the principle being, that whenever an individual, or, by stranger reason, a number of individuals, conceive themselves wiser than the government, more able to discern, or more willing to pursue the true interests of the country; they may assume its functions, counteract its views, and interfere in its most important operations. Why may they interfere to make peace? because they judge peace desirable; But they may also judge war desirable; and upon precisely the same principle, they may in that case interfere to make war. When under pretence of making peace, they have assumed a public character, and by themselves or their envoys, addressed themselves, directly and openly, to a foreign government, they may treat with that government about any other matter, and all other matters. Under this pretence, if this principle be once established, any discontented faction, under the name of a club, a patriotic society, a revolutionary society, a whig club, or any other name, may usurp the most essential functions of government in their own country, negotiate on all sorts of subjects with the governments of other countries, and open a direct and broad road for the entrance of that foreign influence, which, with equal truth and force, has been characterized as the "angel of destruction to republican governments."
Leaving this principle, therefore, continued Mr. H. where my colleague has placed it, exposed to view in all its nakedness and deformity; as visible as the pillar to which I point, I will proceed to remark on the connection between this mission, and the system and views of France towards this country; and I will repeat the question, what, under such circumstances, must have been the object of this mission, and what considerations must the Envoy, supposing him or his employers to possess common sense, have urged to the Directory in order to attain that object?
Could this mission, therefore, have arisen from a conviction in its authors that the conduct of France towards this country was unjust and injurious, and ought, on that account, to be altered? No, for in that case the zeal which gave rise to the mission, would have been sooner awakened, and the mission itself would have taken place as soon as that conduct had been reduced to a regular system, and adhered to for a time. Was it the object of the mission to rescue the violated rights of this country from further outrage? No, for it was notorious that the acts whereby this violation had been effected, so far from rousing the indignation of these persons, or giving rise to an embassy from them, had been excused, and even justified. What then was the object? The answer, Mr. H. said, was to be found in the time

when the mission was sent. France has pursued, for a long time, a system of hostility and aggression towards this country. During this whole time, the zeal which gave rise to this mission had slept. France had not only refused reparation for the past, and forbearance in future, but had spurned at our remonstrances, slapt the door in the faces of our ministers of peace, and finally demanded tribute as the price of an audience. Still this zeal slept. At length the spirit of the country, roused by these repeated injuries and insults, comes in aid of the government; measures of preparation and resistance are adopted, and an universal indignation burst forth against France and her adherents. Then this sleeping zeal was awakened—by what? By the dread lest this public spirit and indignation should strengthen the hands of our government, arm the nation against France, and strip off all popularity and power from the individuals who were devoted to her interests, and expected to flourish under her patronage. How was this evil to be averted? By persuading France to tread back some of her offensive steps; to assume a line of conduct appearing less outrageous; to hold out some appearances of a conciliatory spirit; in short, to change her system of menace and bluffing, for an insidious system, whereby our resentments might be disarmed, and our spirit of resistance lulled asleep. How was France to be thus persuaded? By a million, which, going under the sanction and with the credentials of her partisans here, might obtain the confidence of her government. The mission, therefore, was sent.
(To be Continued.)
MONDAY DECEMBER 31.
Mr. Otis said, he was directed by the committee of defence to propose a resolution to the house on a subject highly interesting to the United States. He supposed that it was known to every gentleman of the house that a report had prevailed for many days past, relative to the impressment of a number of American seamen from a vessel of war of the United States into an armed ship of Great Britain. The committee were for so far upon some enquiry, there is too much reason to believe the report founded on fact, though they have no official information on this subject. It is therefore conceived by the committee that a translation of this report, calls loudly for the immediate attention of every branch of government; and though they have full and perfect confidence that the executive will institute an immediate enquiry into the circumstances of this affair, demand reparation and take all such measures as lie within his sphere to prevent a repetition of similar insults, yet they also deem it necessary that the legislature of the Union should shew to Great Britain and to the world that these instances of abuse of power excite a lively sensibility, and that we are determined to protect our flag from the insults of any and every nation. It is not improbable, said Mr. O. that this circumstance may call for some legislative provision and that it may be necessary to review and amend the act for the relief and protection of American seamen—for unless injuries of this nature can be remedied and prevented, little success can be expected to attend the infancy of our naval establishment, which within and without these doors was now considered by all impartial men to be of the highest importance to this country. From these considerations he was induced to offer the following resolution for the adoption of the house.
“Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to lay before this house such information as he may possess relative to the impressment of seamen belonging to the United States sloop of war Baltimore, into any ship or vessel belonging to the King of Great Britain.”
COMMUNICATION.
Mr. FENNO, YOUR Gazette of Saturday announces that Logan had taken his seat in the state legislature as a representative of the county of Philadelphia. I beg you will correct that statement by dubbing him as he really is the representative of the despots of the Northern Liberties. A reference to the votes of this district will certainly prove that he is not the man of our choice and clears the good people of Germantown from so base a charge as sending for their representative a man whose conduct we disapprove, and whose principles we abhor, and can but consider as a deluded, restless, ambitious demagogue.
In the township in which this political physician resides and where consequently he is best known, the federal candidate had a majority of two to one. There were besides this preacher of sedition, two other thorough going jacobin candidates both of whom were by the King of the N. L. ordered to resign in favor of the former; we are however given to understand that his Democratic Majesty hath been graciously pleased to promise them the first vacancy in the county to compensate for their disappointment. These are the fellows that are constantly bellowing against the numerous offices in the government, and yet we see there are not one half enough to satisfy their greedy applicants.
A Germantown Federalist.
NOTICE.
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Foreign Articles.
[Received by the ship Liberty, Capt. Jenkins, arrived at Newbury-port, from Hamburg.]
Buonaparte's Fate.
VIENNA, October 13.
An official account from Constantinople to the Turkish Ambassador here, announces that the Bays of Egypt having embodied a very strong army near Cairo, under the direction of several English officers, on the 9th Sept. attacked the army of Buonaparte. The Bays met, as they expected, a bold resistance; but succeeded so far as to dislodge them from the capital of Egypt, and its neighbourhood; and oblige them to retreat to Rosetta. The battle continued during the whole day; and the loss on both sides was very great. The Divan of Constantinople were in daily expectation of receiving the information, that Buonaparte had capitulated; as they could neither advance nor retire; and were in want of necessaries. A confirmatory account mentions, that the French army was reduced to 10,000 men. After these repeated losses, B. proposed a capitulation to the Turks; stipulating for a safe passage from Egypt; but the Bays refused it as they were convinced of forcing him to surrender at discretion.
FRENCH ACCOUNT.
PARIS, October 18.
The Directory have received dispatches from Buonaparte. The courier was two months on his journey. On the 7th July he left Alexandria, for Cairo; and on the 20th, arrived at the Pyramids—where he ordered the names of the warriors who had fallen in the capture of Alexandria, to be engraved on the Pyramid of Pompey; and their bodies buried at its foot. In marching from Alexandria he had battles with the Mamelucks at Rahmanié, Chebreishe, near the Pyramids, and at the gates of Cairo, which he entered the 22d July. After entering Cairo, he employed himself in the organization of the Egyptian provinces. His adversaries, Marat-Bey had retired to Upper Egypt; and Ibrahim Bey in Lower Egypt. Against the former he had thrown up intrenchments five leagues in front of Cairo, and had sent a strong detachment against the latter, who had retreated to Gaza. What has since happened to Buonaparte, the Redacteur does not say.
THE BREST FLEET DESTROYED.
LONDON, October 19.
Dispatches from the lord lieutenant of Ireland, were yesterday received, stating, that on the 12th instant, a sea engagement between 16 ships, was seen from the Isle of Tory. [In the N. of Ireland, county of Donegal.] It began at three o'clock, P. M. and continued between five and six hours. One vessel was totally dismasted; one had all her sails and rigging shot away; five took flight, and sheered off westerly; which were pursued; and two vessels sunk at the close of the engagement.
It is without doubt, the above ships were part of the fleet which failed with troops from Brest. Our squadron under Sir J. B. Warren, on the 10th was off Broadhaven; and the squadron, under commodore Home, consisting of three sail of the line and two frigates, passed the Shannon the 11th. One or the other of these squadrons must have been in this engagement; and we have reason to believe that not a single enemy's vessel has escaped. The following contains further information. On the 12th, there was a flag-ship between one of our squadrons (probably Warren's) and the French; and as we believe a decided one. The account is from a person, who, from the shore, saw the battle; who adds, that three French frigates anchored in the bay of Donegal, and landed their troops; which were driven back by the inhabitants. That six transports were taken. These frigates and those engaged off Tory, are supposed to constitute all the Brest squadron.
The two French frigates Justice and Diana which escaped from the battle of the Nile, have been taken by the Colossus, Capt. Murray, of 74 guns, off Malta.
From Lisbon, Oct. 6, we learn, that advices from Lord St. Vincents fleet, that, since the battle off the Nile, the situation of Buonaparte had changed greatly; and that he had now more enemies than he ever had friends. Six of the French ships taken off the Nile, are now equipped, and taken into the British service. In addition to this, the Colossus, besides the two frigates, has taken 150 transport ships, and destroyed many.
The Dutch have in the Texel a fleet of 11 sail of the line and 9 frigates. The admiral's ship is the Washington, of 74 guns. In the Mayes, at Amsterdam, and Rotterdam, they have 12 more of the line and 6 frigates.
Rear admiral Orde has demanded a Court Martial on Lord St. Vincents, for neglect of duty, as an Admiral; but the Admiralty has refused the request.
NAPLES, Sept. 26.
Yesterday the king gave a grand dinner to admiral Nelson and his officers. The admiral has recovered from his wounds. His ship the Vanguard, of 74 guns, came in dismasted, towed by two frigates.
The English squadron which has been cruising off Sicily, has now gone to the coast of Egypt. Another division cruises off Malta.
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2.
MR. FENNO.
IN a paper a few days ago put in a conspicuous part of the paper an advertisement which appeared in a Petersburg paper, of the Slaves of John Nicholas by a sheriff, to pay a debt of J. N. J. N. of the House of Representatives cannot but suppose that he was understood to be the person meant, and therefore begs Mr. F. will take the trouble to enquire of persons from that part of the country, from whom he will find, that a different person was meant there.
REFLECTIONS ON NICHOLAS'S SPEECH, By a correspondent.
THERE is not a man amongst those who are the most dissatisfied with some of the measures of government, who would not fight as soon against the French, as against any other nation that injured them. Bold assertion! But go on. He believed there is a perfect unanimity in this respect. Let the government, therefore, said he, take care not to infuse dissatisfaction in the minds of these people, by carrying things with too big a hand, by oppressing one part of the people to benefit another. Thus we find this bold assertion contradicted in the next breath. In plain English, his language would signify as soon against the French as any other nation: But let government take care not to give us dissatisfaction by carrying things with too big a hand, and thus compel us to falsify our professions. Surely of such a man, we may, in Shakespeare's words, ask, "are you honest, are you wise?" Sec. Sec. It is astonishing, Mr. Nicholas, that you should not have known, that we have learnt to look upon these things in their true light, and that when you talk of your readiness to fight your quondam friends, we constantly revert, with keen indignation, to your actions which deny it. If you are ready at length to resist, by arms, that oppression you so long fostered, and I might say created, why stand you up a monument of inconsistency to palliate the crime of a fellow, who would sell his country for a French peace. Mr. John Nicholas! your fame for being the only honest man of your party, will not survive many such speeches as this. Your conduct, with regard to Logan, has eminently called forth your ill-usage; and common people begin to say of you, that you are either a very weak or a very wicked man.
COMMUNICATION.
To the REGIMENTAL SURGEON, of Ridiculous Memory.
SIR, THE villainous misrepresentations, which you have wantonly offered in your addresses to the honorable, the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, on the all important subject of the origin of our late epidemic, have been amply refuted by Mr. Detector, and the accompanying certificates of Philips, Doyle, Sparks, &c.
Truth is a unit, and much depends upon the development of it. If your object was to benefit mankind in general and our fellow citizens in particular, why did you adopt the doctrine of fabrication and endeavor to mislead that enlightened body to whom you had the presumption to address yourself; and at a time too, when they were contemplating upon the most eligible means, to avert the future horrors of the most insidious of all poisons.
If Medicus had waited with patience till you had finished your sketch relative to the origin of the Yellow Fever—the vigorous egg might have been scoundrelized ere that period, and the serpent have produced those consequences peculiar to its species, and arrested the members in their opinions; but fortunate for the cause of truth and humanity the infamous reptile has been destroyed in its germ and the procreator detected in his illicit commerce.
When a man who assumes a professional character, does either from ignorance, or design, envelop truth in a sable garb, or ulther it into the world in a mutilated form, is not entitled to the epithet, or civility of a gentleman, but in contra-distinction, is deserving of terms the most opprobrious. Whenever a violator of the golden principles of truth and found philosophy, protrudes beyond his ordinary sphere of action, it is the duty of every citizen to lay on violently, till the animal retracts his head within his shell. The alarming physical evil, that your flimsy productions contemplated, would if they had succeeded with the Legislature, involved our citizens in the horrors and devastation of an annual malady, which ultimately must have depopulated and laid waste one of the finest and most flourishing cities in the world: an apprehension of those consequences, together with the moral turpitude so strongly marked in your misstatements, have deservedly drawn down the contempt and ridicule of all well disposed citizens, and you will be execrated by all scientific men, for defending so low and paltry artifice, approaching to jacobin intrigue, to establish a favorite, but fallacious opinion.
The multiplied abuse which you have so liberally heaped upon those young gentlemen remarkable for their professional talents, who file themselves the Academy of Medicine; it is apparent you have fallen into the same degrading error which you so much reprobate in Medicus. You Sir, appear to be a compound, heterogeneous body, whose intelligence is wholly inadequate to the explanation of any phenomenon, that has or may occur, in consequence of an alteration of the police laws of the City of Philadelphia, such as paving the streets, arching the dock, or building with brick instead of wood. That the Yellow Fever is a species of the same ge-
nus of the bilious fever, but of a higher grade is evident to every photophilic physician; and you ask the question, "how do the distinguished physicians, whom you fancy mature observation has convinced, that the Yellow Fever is only a higher grade of bilious fever, account for their having become contagious, and of having assumed such an aggravated and horrible form?" Since the above improvements.—The consequences resulting from the rapid increase of brick buildings, from paving the streets generally, and from arching the dock, are so evidently manifest to every person who is any ways conversant in physics, that it almost supersedes the necessity of any further animadversions; but a farther illustration from the Regimental Doctor who no doubt, may have capacity to digest it , will induce me to inform him, that all hard bodies, reflect light and heat in proportion to their density and brilliancy; therefore since the great increase of the city, in respect to building of brick houses, paving the streets and arching the dock, the quantity of the caloric principle, in a given space, in the city of Philadelphia, is in the direct ratio to the multiplication of the angles of reflection and refraction of the rays of light and heat, which are eminently increased since those improvements.—Before the city was thus improved, the heat was absorbed by the ground and mud, consequently very little or no reflection or refraction of either heat or light took place, hence the accumulation of the matter of fire was infinitely less.—Also the evaporation from the ground and mud served to correct the sensible heat of the atmosphere by converting it into latent. Under the accumulated state of heat during the summer season in this city, the vital principle of the atmosphere is vastly diminished, in consequence of a partial vacuum being produced, which was not so much the case when we had ground and mud instead of bricks for pavements.
The city of Philadelphia is comparatively an immense earthen vessel, with many apartments in it, amazingly well constructed for clinical decomposition of matters such as to admit of myriads of sources from which the poisonous gas are and may be thrown out and which are generated much sooner now than formerly, in consequence of the greater degree of heat; and these gas are rendered more poisonous for want of the usual quantity of oxygene to dulcify them, or convert them into new substances. These gas superadded to the already sickly state of the atmosphere of Philadelphia, serve to contaminate the air we breathe, and render it infinitely more pernicious to life and health, than possibly could have been the case when Philadelphia streets were ground instead of bricks.
It is a well known fact, that ground has the property of impure air, as well it has to absorb heat, and it has long been the custom to bury for a time, all kinds of clothing and bedding that were impregnated with poison; therefore all the causes that existed previous to the paving the streets, arching the dock, or previous to the great increase of brick buildings, which at that time produced bilious fevers , are now aggravated and multiplied in an infinite proportion, and operate on the human body, in that ratio to their multiplication; hence we are afflicted with that high grade of fever denominated the Yellow Fever, which I apprehend will fully resolve every phenomena relative to its "contagious quality, and to the aggravated and horrible forms it assumes."
I flatter myself I have answered the question propounded by the Regimental Surgeon, to his conviction, and to the satisfaction of every intelligent reader; I presume I have in this illustration pointed out the great physical evil and its origin; and if it were to eliminate our incorporated bodies to bring into operation the important design they have in agitation, it would be a cause of infinite happiness to me. As the doctor has thrown the gauntlet to discuss this important question, I have no objection to read his arguments, provided he reasons upon principles, and when he has a fact, let it be resolved into those principles. A man at his post.
Note Well!
On Monday was presented to the President of the United States, by a citizen from Vermont, a petition from Matthew Lyon, one of the representatives in Congress for that state, (now confined in prison in consequence of a conviction of seditious practices) praying for a remission of the punishment to which he has been sentenced.
Here is republican fortitude—here is the undaunted constancy of patriotism—conscious of innate integrity mocking the violence of power. The Hog is lost in the more despicable, cringing, fawning puppy.
A New York Editor (the propriety of whose intentions I do not mean to question) has dressed up a woeful tale about Ireland, from the Morning Chronicle for September. It is not averse to hold up the shocking massacres of the United Irishmen, to the abhorrence of a community for whom the same scenes were preparing: But I am happy to acquaint that Editor, of the complete destruction of the band of murderers, whose exploits he details, and that their chief, the rebel Holt, has been long since conducted prisoner to Dublin, and no doubt hanged ere this.
Letters from England, of so late a date as the 21st October, (and the latest on the continent) enable me to assert that Ireland was tranquil, and heretofore, and her rebels every where completely down.
The Resolution proposed by Mr. Otis, relative to the impressment of American seamen from on board the United States sloop of war Baltimore, by a British frigate, was agreed to without opposition, this morning.
It is said, the French have a Frigate in their Navy called Le Bache .
Gazette Marine List.
Alexandria, Dec. 29.
The armed Schooner, Neptune and William, come Return, belonging to Robert Hooper, Esq. and commanded by Capt. Willis and Guthrie, have arrived in our river, from the West Indies, and may be expected shortly to grace our wharves.—They failed from St. Kitt's on the first of December, in company with 23 sail of American vessels.
Capt. Willis brings the disagreeable intelligence of the Retaliation being taken, and carried into Gaudaloupe.—While Capt. Willis was at St. Kitt's, a gentleman arrived in a packet from Antigua, who informed that the Retaliation, being in company with another Schooner to the windward of Gaudaloupe, bore down upon two French frigates, each of 44 guns and 450 men, mistaking them for merchantmen. The Retaliation fell a victim to their superior force—the other Schooner escaped by failing very fast, and had arrived at Antigua. Capt. Willis favoured me with a few papers, none of them, however, contain any remarks which corroborate this account.
Came passenger with Capt. Willis, Thomas M'Connell, who was captured in the Schooner Highlander, of Baltimore, mounting 12 guns, and carrying 22 men. T. M'Connell informed Capt. Willis that on the 4th of November, in lat. 19 10, long. 59, 00, he fell in with the French privateer, from Guadalupe, mounting 12 guns, 9 and 6 pounders with 96 men and 60 musketeers, whom he engaged for three glasses. In the beginning of the action M'Connell's first mate was shot through the right shoulder, and his second killed; and owing to the superior number of men and musketry, on board the enemy, was obliged to strike. M'Connell had three seamen and one officer killed, first officer and one seaman wounded. The enemy had 8 killed, and 3 wounded, and received much damage in the hull and rigging, which obliged them to put into Baffatere to repair, where they carried M'Connell and crew whom they immediately put into gaol. The crew were loaded with irons and obliged to subsist on 4 ounces of salt beef and bread for every 24 hours. The sixth day after imprisonment a cartel was sent in by the Selbay Frigate, when they were liberated. The first lieutenant and one seaman were left behind, in the hospital, sick of their wounds. Capt. M'Connell received the worst of treatment and bad language from the French during his confinement. The only name they called him and the rest of the prisoners was, "John Adam's Jack Asses." There were about 100 Americans in prison in Baffatere gaol when Capt. M'Connell left that place."
Bank of Pennsylvania.
January 2d, 1799.
THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of sixteen dollars, on each share of Bank stock, for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 12th instant.
By order of the Board, JON. SMITH, cashier. jan 2 dts2
ABNER BRIGGS.
Of the City of Philadelphia, STOREKEEPER.
HAVING assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all his creditors.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO all persons who are indebted to the said Estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to either of the assignees; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged without further delay.
GEORGE PENNOCK, WILLIAM FRENCH. January 2 wed, & t. 6w
JOHN SHIELDS.
MOST earnestly solicits all his Creditors, prior to the 23d day of August, 1797, that have furnished their accounts, to render them to him before the 10th instant, as after that day they will be excluded from his first dividend. January 2 dts2y.
FOR SALE.
THE FOLLOWING Valuable Real Estate,
Free from every incumbrance, viz. A LOT in Union, between Second and Third Streets, 22 feet 4 inches front, on Union Street, on which is erected an elegant two story brick house (no. 35) comprising two parlour, seven chambers, a large kitchen, pantry, and city throughout; the yard is paved and contains a cistern and other conveniences; the cellars vaults &c. are large and commodious—on the back end of the lot is erected a two story brick floor, with floor and cellar, 20 feet front (on a court which accommodates the whole premises) and 37 feet deep, so constructed as to be convertible into a convenient dwelling-house.
ALSO, A Lot on Chestnut, between Tenth and Eleventh Streets, 54 feet front on Chestnut, and extending in depth to George Street, 235 feet, having a front on each Street, which, to purchasers, may be divided into two lots.
For terms, apply to EDWARD DUNANT, NO. 35, Union, or no. 149, South Front Street, WHO HAS LIKEWISE FOR SALE, A Bay Horse and a Chair, not more than 3 or 4 months in use. January 2 d4t
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of THOMAS BROOKS, late of the city of Philadelphia, Brass-Founder, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any demands against said estate to bring in their accounts properly attested for settlement to
DAVID BROOKS, administrator. jan 2 5od3t
To be Sold, cheap for Cash, A HORSE AND GIG, Apply at Mulcahey's Livery Stable, in Whalebone alley. January 1 d3t

PROPOSALS,
BY THE Insurance Company of North America. FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
2. Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fire from within, and free from extra hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
3. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one reinsurance, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
4. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying reinsurance.
5. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such case to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
6. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties.
1st. The insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expense than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may be re-insured to be open to treaty for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of a like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings. 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighborhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way: what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise: whether any and what trade or manufactory is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And
if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minuteness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind, opened—Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by meillures, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, Ebenezer Hazard, sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb 1 ram tf
AN EXTRACT OF A LAW For the REGULATION of CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS.
THAT no person shall follow the business of Chimney-Sweepers, either by themselves their servants, negroes or others within the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, or the township of the Northern Liberties, without having first made application to the officer herein after directed to be appointed, and having registered or caused to be registered his or their names, and the names of their servants, negroes, or others, as aforesaid, with a number affixed to each and every such name in a book by the aforesaid officer to be kept for the purpose, and without procuring and receiving from the said officer a certificate of every such registry, containing the number and name of every person to enter, under the penalty of ten shillings for every day he shall follow by himself or cause to be followed by his servants, negroes, or others, the said business which said certificate the said officer is hereby enjoined and required to make out under his hand, and to deliver to the person or persons who shall apply for the same; and for every such registry and certificate he shall receive the sum of seven shillings and six pence and no more.
That every person following the business aforesaid within the said city, district, and liberties, shall (if he follows the employment himself) wear or (if he employs his servants, negroes or others) cause to be worn on the front of their caps in full view, without concealment, the same numbers and figures respectively, as shall be so aforesaid entered in the said book, and cost them in his or their respective certificates, and none other, in large figures, not less than two inches in length to be made of strong durable tin or copper; and the persons following the said business by themselves, or their servants, negroes, others, &c. not having the said number fixed on his or their caps according as the law directs; or when fixed, shall wilfully deface or conceal the same, or shall neglect to keep them visible, shall for each and every such offence, forfeit and pay the sum of ten shillings for each and every day that he or they shall follow the said employment, not wearing, or on sitting to wear the said number as aforesaid.
That if any person or persons undertaking the occupation aforesaid, shall not, within 48 hours, after application to him or them made by any of the inhabitants of the said city, district, or Northern Liberties, sweep or cause to be swept, such chimney or chimneys as he or they shall be required to sweep, every such person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay the sum of twenty shillings.
That if the chimney of any person or persons within the said city, district, or liberties, shall take fire and blaze out of the top, the same not having been swept within the space of one calendar month, next before the time of taking such fire, every such person or persons shall forfeit and pay the sum of 40 shillings—and if any chimney shall take fire and blaze out at the top; the same having been swept within one calendar month from the time of taking such fire, the person who swept the same either by himself, his servants, or negroes, shall forfeit and pay the sum of 40 shillings.
A book for the registering of Chimney-sweepers is now kept by JOHN HAINES, as directed by law, at the corner of Cherry Alley and Fifth street. december 28 d4t
AN ACT, Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be presented for allowance BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which, according to the course of the Treasury have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be forever barred and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the proper creditors, or their legal representatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this Act to be published in one or more of the public papers of each state. (Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate. Pro. Tem. Approved July 9, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. W 1st Mar. December 13.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Loper , a fife-player. He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and vest, light blue overalls, a round hat, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first desertion, and a pair of new shoes. He is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, fallow complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is still sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his fencing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
DRIED PEACHES, In barrels Demijohns Claret Porter, and } BOTTLES. Port Wine And Corks in Bales—For sale by BENJ. W. MORRIS. Dec. 20 e06t
NOTICE.
The share-holders of the Lehigh Coal Mine, are hereby notified, that the election for a President, eight Managers and a Treasurer for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Joseph Hardy, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third street, Philadelphia, on the third Monday in January next at four o'clock in the afternoon. ISAAC WAMPOLE, Sec'y. december 29 12w3w. fa.
Bank of the United States.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, November 14, 1798.
THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of a Certificate of Six per Cent Funded Debt, No. 15,548, for 18,782 dollars, 33 cents, dated Register's Office, January 8th, 1798, issued in the names of William Willink, Jan Willink, Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, Trustees for sundry money-lenders in Amsterdam ; which was forwarded the 11th of January, 1798, under cover to Nicholas Obbes, Esq., and lost by the capture of the ship Columbus , captain Skinner, from New-York for Amsterdam. G. Simpson, cash'r. nov 14 tawhw
NOTICE.
THE Stock-holders of the Company incorporated for erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, are requested to attend their annual meeting on the first Monday in January next (being the 7th day of that month) at the City Hall, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer of the said Company for the ensuing year, as by law is directed. JOHN DORSEY, sec'y, pro tem. dec 17 ram tf
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE,
No. 319 HIGH STREET, Latest London & Irish Editions.
GEORGE DAVIS'S Fall Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collection he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's confining himself to the sale of Law-Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him.
His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them—and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their address (post-paid) they shall be sent. nov 26 m&th2m
Just Published BY THOMAS DOBSON,
At the Stone-house, no. 41, South Second-street, PHILADELPHIA.
ENCYCLOPEDIA: OR, A
DICTIONARY OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND
MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE, On a PLAN entirely new.
BY WHICH
THE DIFFERENT SCIENCES AND ARTS
ARE DIGESTED INTO THE FORM OF DISTINCT
TREATISES OR SYSTEMS COMPREHENDING
THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each,
according to the latest discoveries and improvements: and full explanations given of the Various
Detailed Parts of Knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Including
elucidation of the most important topics relative to religion, morals, manners, and the economy of life: together with a description of all the
countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers &c. throughout the world; a general history, ancient and modern, of the different empires, kingdoms and states; and an account of the lives of the
most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the writings of the best authors, in several
languages; the most approved dictionaries, as well as general science as of particular branches; the transactions, journals, and memoirs, of
learned societies; the MS. lectures of eminent professors on different sciences; and a variety of original materials, furnished by an extensive correspondence.
The work is now completed in eighteen large quarto volumes, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two copperplates.
The few copies which remain on hand are offered for sale at
135 dollars for the 18 volumes in boards 162 dollars neatly bound in sheep leather 180 dollars handsomely bound in Calf 207 dollars in Russia or Morocco.
T. DOBSON, HAS JUST OPENED A
SUBSCRIPTION, For Publishing a Supplement to the Work.
The object of which is to correct such mis-statements as have been found in the Work, and to give an account of the most important discoveries and improvements which have been made for the last ten years.
It is expected this supplement will consist of three volumes, on such paper and type as the Encyclopedia, at Six Dollars per volume, in boards. Six Dollars of which to be paid on subscribing. dec 15 ram tf
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED,
From a Detachment of Men under my command, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. October 29.
GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin.
November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion, born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Hozier.
Jacob Iden, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, state of Connecticut, a repeated deserter, by trade a Blacksmith.
November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh complexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardner, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing.
All the above deserters are very much addicted to liquor, and will take other people's property if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, had on, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whoever apprehends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reasonable expenses, by applying to me as above, EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry commanding. nov 10
IRISH LINENS, 4-4 and 7-8th White Linens well
affo etc 3-4 Brown ditto ditto 3-4 Irish Chequers fuitable for the West-India Market.
FOR SALE, On reasonable terms—by the Box or Bale,
By GAMBLE & HELMUTH, No. 148, South second-street. dec 19 3tawtf
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCHMAKER,
HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second-street—where he has for Sale,
A VARIETY OF
Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW
Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction.
An assortment of
Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore.
An Apprentice wanted. november 12 m. & f. 3w
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED,
THAT on the tenth day
of December, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, JOHN LAMBERT of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following, to wit:
"A short and practical Essay on Farming; being the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection: and near twenty years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Potsgrove and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey—showing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the term therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. dec 13 12w4w
A SHORT AND PRACTICAL ESSAY,
ON
FARMING: BEING the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection: and near twenty years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Potsgrove and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey:
Showing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved; and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer:
Printed for the Author,
AND SOLD
BY ZACHARIAH POULSON, Chester-street, Philadelphia.
N. B.—Some of the large sort of Clover feed may be had at Mr. John Cooper's, baker, no. 152 Race-street. december 13, 12w4w
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has
for a few years past been in the southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Exchange on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names affixed of divers public characters and reputable merchants highly commendatory of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed; but I do not know the man; these are villainous forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Tranton, New-Jersey, October 24, 1798.
NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c.
Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third-street.
THE Proprietor, in compliance with his promises to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and interesting publications, has now added to his former collection Four Hundred Volumes of miscellaneous works, comprising nearly all the latest published Novels and Dramatic productions;—catalogues of which are ready for delivery to subscribers.
N. B. Subscribers, and others, who will retain Books taken from the Library previous to the sickness, are requested to return them immediately: the fines will be charged from the 14th of November.
FOR SALE, Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong TEAS. dec. 13. 16m8w
Valuable Property for Sale.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called
SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading-floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two-story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smook house, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12. m. tf.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of ISAAC TELFAIR, Esq. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands against said Estate will please to furnish their accounts duly attested for settlement to GEORGE DAVIS, Attorney in fact to JOHN M'KIM, Jr. Adm'r. e6w
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. dec 13. 52w
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, By WILLIAM YOUNG, Corner of Chestnut and Second-streets,
JOAN OF A R C, AN EPIC POEM,
By Robert Southey; with notes.
"WE do not hesitate to declare our opinion that the poetical powers displayed in it are of a very superior kind—Conceptions more lofty and daring, sentiments more commanding, and language more energetic. Will not easily be found:—nor does scarcely any part of it sink into languor, as the glow of feelings and genius animates the whole. The language is, for the most part, modelled out of Milton; and not unfrequently, it has a strong relish of Shakespeare." Monthly Review, vol. 19, p. 361.
A HISTORY, OR ANECDOTES OF THE
REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA, IN THE YEAR 1762.
Translated from the French of M. de Rulhiere; With an elegant Head of the late Empress. [The second edition, price 75 cents.]
"The grounds of M. de Rulhiere's information seem indisputable, and his readers appear to have every reason to be satisfied with his discernment, in unfolding the motives and circumstances that concurred in bringing about this striking event. We shall only add, that we have seldom met with more interesting original anecdotes, than those that are contained in the little work which we have now reviewed." Appendix to Monthly Review, vol. 22. dec 19 w18m
An excellent Horse & Chair, TO be sold on reasonable terms at the Livery Stable, No. 28 North Third-street,
N. B. The Horse belonged to a gentleman in one of the Troops in this City. dec 17 32w2w
ALL PERSONS, HAVING claims against the ESTATE OF
SUSANNAH LOCKTER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHAN A. SMITH, or JOHN DORSEY, Executors. nov 9 3