Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-11-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chesnut Street.
NUMBER 1607.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 63 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connolly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connolly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connolly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On Saturday evening, Nov. 4, '97, at 8 o'clock, at the Merchants' Coffee-house.
1 Note drawn by James Greenleaf in favour of and endorsed by Edward Fox, dated 9th August, 1796, due 11th October last, 1300. 3 do. drawn by said James Greenleaf in favour of and endorsed by Edward Fox dated 5th August, 1796, at 4 months date, 1 payment dols. 2681 13, 1681 14, and 2681 14, amount together 8048 41. 3 do. do. of same date, drawn and endorsed as aforesaid, payable in eight months, payments, dols. 2693 75 each, amount together 8081 25. 3 do. do. of same date, drawn and endorsed as aforesaid, payable in 12 months' payments, dols. 2693 75 each, amount together 8,081 25. 25505 91. 1 draft drawn by Robert Morris on John Nicholson, dated 28th May, 1796, at 12 months 5000. 1 do. drawn as aforesaid, at two years 5000. 1 do. drawn by John Nicholson, on Robert Morris, dated 28th May, 1796, at 3 years 5000. 1 do. drawn as aforesaid, at 4 years 5000. 20,000. The said drafts are secured by shares in the North America Land Company and endorsed by James Greenleaf. 1 Note dated Boston, 18th May, 1795, drawn by Thomas Daves, jun. in favor of Thomas Greenleaf, payable 1st January, 1798, endorsed by Daniel Greenleaf, Henry Newman and James Greenleaf 2250. 1 do. dated Boston, 18th Nov. 1795, drawn by Daniel Greenleaf, in favour of Thomas Daves, jun. payable 1st Jan. 1798, endorsed by Thomas Greenleaf, Henry Newman, and James Greenleaf 6500. 3 Notes, dated Boston, 17th Nov. 1795, drawn by Benjamin Haskell, in favour of James Greenleaf, payable 1st January, 1799, endorsed by said James Greenleaf and Nahum Fay, dols. 5500 2500—1000 8000. 3 do. dated Boston, 17th Nov. 1795, drawn and endorsed as aforesaid, payable 1st Jan. 1800, one payment, dols. 6200, 5000, 4000 15300. One bond, Zachariah Cox to James Greenleaf, and assigned by him, dated the 21st March, 1795, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned for the conveyance of 2500 acres of Land, near the town of Frederica in Glynn county and state of Georgia, the said bond full due. John Connolly, auctioneer. Oct. 28.
To be Sold, by Public Vendue,
On Monday, the 13th day of November next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the late dwelling plantation of ALEXANDER PORTER, Esq. deceased, in the Hundred and County of New-Castle, All the Stock of the said Farm, Consisting of horses fit for draught or saddle, colts, fat cattle, milch cows, calves, several pairs of large and valuable oxen. Sheep and hogs (all the horned cattle and sheep, being of a very large and fine breed) and also carts, harrows, ploughs, and other farming utensils, together with a variety of household furniture. The conditions of Sale will be made known, at the time and place aforesaid. Mary Porter, Admx. New Castle Hundred, State of Delaware, Oct. 20, 1797. All persons indebted to the estate of the said Alexander Porter, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against the same, to produce them duly authenticated, for settlement. Oct. 30.
TO BE SOLD,
And immediate possession given, A convenient well finished Brick Tenement, with a cook house and other out houses, situated in a pleasant part of the borough of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware. The lot of ground has forty feet front on West-street, and extends through the square to Pasture-street, on which is erected a stable and carriage house. ALLEN M'LANE. Wilmington, Aug. 30. THE subscribers inform their friends and customers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several late arrivals, numbers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Gallaudet & Co. John Davis & Co. Sitgreaves & French, Neill & Smith, George Dobson, Withberger and Smith, Thomas Ryerson, Alex. Bissland and Co. T. R. Hardenberg, Jacob Sperry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Jones, Thomas Orr, Keppel & Zantinger, William Barker & Co. Adam Zantinger, Thomas Armat & Son. John Price, J. Miller, jun. and Co. Benjamin J. Johnson. Oct. 14.
Wanted, to Hire,
A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on lease for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17.
For London,
THE SHIP WILLIAM PENN, James Josiah, Master, WILL sail with all convenient expedition—For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain, or to Jesse & Robert Waln. Oct. 31.
For Charter,
THE SHIP John Bulkley, Samuel Volans, Master, THIS vessel is built of live oak and cedar, of about 3000 barrels burthen, and ready to receive on board a cargo. Jesse & Robert Waln. Oct. 31.
For SAVANNAH,
THE FAST SAILING SHIP Swift Packet, Patrick Gribbin, Master, NOW lying at Smith's wharf, above Race-street. Is handsome-ly accommodated for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or at No. 95, South Front-street, or of the subscribers, N. & J. Frazier. Oct. 28.
For St. Thomas's,
THE DANISH BRIG Prince Frederick, Francis Geolli, Master, WILL sail with all convenient speed, having the greater part of her cargo ready to go on board. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain, or to JOSEPH STANS. Oct. 28.
For London,
THE SHIP JEAN, Daniel M'Pherson, Master, TO sail with all convenient speed—a considerable part of her cargo being already engaged. For terms of Freight or Passage, apply to Ross & Simson. Oct. 27.
For Freight or Charter,
The Danish Brig Abel Caterina, Burthen about 160 tons. THIS vessel is now ready to receive on board a cargo, and may be dispatched to any port in Europe or the Mediterranean in eight days. Apply to the Captain on board, or to the subscribers, JAMES YARD. Oct. 19.
For Freight or Charter,
THE GOOD BRIG S U K E Y, Isaac Vredenburg, Master; NOW lying at Clifford's wharf, and in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms please to apply the Captain on board, or John Seyrin, No. 81, Arch-street. WHO HAS FOR SALE, 2000 wt. of double refined Saltpetre 600 wt. of F F Gun Powder 300 barrels of Herring 50 bushels of Timothy Seed 150 casks of Claret, first quality And a quantity of Sherry Wine. Sept. 29.
Antigua Rum,
JUST arrived at Wilmington, Delaware State, and now landing from on board the Brig Active, William Williams, Master, One hundred hhds. 3d & 4th proof, And for Sale by Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. Wilmington, Sept. 21. N. B. The above Brig, and the brig GAYOSO, are also for Sale or Charter, and now ready to receive a cargo on board, at Wilmington. Apply as above.
Just published,
And to be sold at the Bookstores of H. & P. Rice, No. 50, Market-street; J. Ormerod, No. 41, Chesnut-street, and W. Young, corner of Chesnut and Second-streets, An accurate System of Surveying; IN WHICH IS CONTAINED, 1. Decimal fractions, in a plain, concise, and easy manner. 2. The extraction of the square root. 3. Plain trigonometry, rectangular and oblique. 4. An exact method to cast up the contents of lands. 5. Field surveying. The whole being performed without the use of scale and compasses, on a table of logarithms; In which is given some account of the variation of the needle, and the causes of its attraction. By SAMUEL MOORE. August 2.
COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS.
Just received, by Wm. Griffiths, No. 117, South Second-street, a fresh supply of Genuine Balsam of Honey, A Medicine invented by the late Sir John Hill (who knewledge as a Botanist procured him the appellation of the LINNAUS of Britain) and is considered in England as a certain cure for the above complaints; it is also of singular efficacy in the Hooping Cough. It may also be had retail of W. A. STOKES, No. 61, South Second-street, and T. STARR, 55, New-street, in bottles at 75 cents each. Wm. Griffiths having observed the happy effect of the medicine, (several cases of cures having come within his own knowledge) and the great demand for it has induced him to order a large supply, a part of which he has just received. August 3.
The Subscribers have for Sale,
THE FOLLOWING GOODS—viz. India Calicos Cordage Sattyn Romals White Soap Blue and red do. East India Sugar Hummums Heavy black Pepper Mulmuls Holland Gin, in pipes Do. Handkerchiefs Red & white Port Wine Sprigged and flowered Old Madeira Wine, fit fine Mullins for immediate use Book Mullins Sherry Bed Covers, of printed Clarets, in cases Mullin Taunton Ale India Perians English Porter Doreas 42 gr. casks—Gun Powder Black Taffeties A wrought iron Book Chinese Sewing Silks Cask East India Hemp Philips, Cramond, & Co. November 1.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Baftas, of various qualities & prices Baftas, of various qualities & prices Coffees Punjum Cloths Samahs Buzz-y do. Hummums Charconna Doreas Blue Cloth Tanjibs Chintz and Calicoes Mulmuls Mamoudys Checks Mahagonyes Patera Hhkfs. Ginghams Mulmul do. Guzzanas Bandannos Gurrahs Siderico Chopps Romals Pinafoces Sooty do. Salgatchys Perfum of various colours Gillie Romals Mock Pulicats 200 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis.
LANDING,
From on board the Ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia HEMP 60 casks of bottled BROWN STOUT. For Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31.
Just arrived,
From Port-au-Prince, and for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 642 hogheads, 84 tierces 523 barrels 646 bags Prime Coffee Willings & Francis. Oct. 28.
Now Landing,
At Sams' Wharf, from on board the Ship Commerce, captain Chamberlain, from Port au Prince, 35 hogheads of SUGAR 84 do. MOLASSES 4 tierces FOR SALE, BY Philips, Cramond, & Co. Oct. 27.
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front-street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. Oct. 27.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit: For and upon every Coach, 15 dols. upon every Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Coach, 9 dols. upon every Carriage, having panel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, having framed poles and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, with wooden iron springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon Carriages with tops, 3 dols. upon Chairs with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel top carriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed poles and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars, 2 dols. The Collectors of the Revenue for the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily, until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at Germantown; at the house of Daniel St. Clair, Esq. in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of James Chapman, Esq. in the County of Bucks; of which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given,
To all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of Wines, in a less quantity, or in less quantities than thirty gallons; and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than 20 gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by the officers legally authorised to grant such licences. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 12th Sept. 1797.
Clocks and Watches,
Of every description, opening for Sale, by EPHRAIM CLARK, At his New Shop, Corner of MARKET and FRONT STREETS. An extensive and general assortment of Tools, Files, and Materials. CONSISTING OF Clock Movements and Clock Dials, eight day and thirty hours cast brass, forged work and Pitions, Bells and Mands, Cat Gut, screw and draw Plates, Turkey Stones, Pumice, Emery and Roten Stone, Springs and Glasses, Chains, Keys, Seals &c. &c. Spring and standing Clocks. Oct. 27.
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal Oct. 27.
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe Sherry, and Port Wines, Afforded queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo. 23d.
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE Office is again opened at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets, where applications are received as usual. Oct. 28.
TO BE LET—At a moderate Rent,
The principal part of a HOUSE, WITHIN a short distance of the Coffee-house, which has been occupied for the last four months, consisting of a good dining room and parlour, two bed rooms and a dressing room, two garrets, kitchen, wood vault and cellar, all in excellent order, fit for the immediate reception of a small family. None need apply but those who are respectable and regular. Inquire at the office of this Gazette. Oct. 24.
Wants a Place, as a WET NURSE,
A YOUNG Woman, who can be well recommended—Enquire of the Printer. October 31.
Boston Glass Manufactory.
THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KUFNER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. O 4—2aw6w Messrs. Timothy and Mason, Charlesfon; Messrs. Hedge and Boylan, Halifax, N. C. Messrs. Willett and O'Conner, Norfolk; Mr. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Tandt and Brown, Baltimore; Mr. Hopkins, New-York; and Messrs. Hudson & Godwin, Hartford; Mr. Seymour, Savannah; are requested to insert the above once a week 6 weeks. The accounts to be forwarded to the Editor.
At a Meeting of the Board of
Property, June 6, 1797, Present John Hall, Sec'y; Francis Johnston, R. G. of land office Dan. Broadhead, S. G. Nicholas Bettinger, Versus Samuel Cunningham. In this case the proof of service of notice being insufficient, it is ordered that notice be given in one of the Philadelphia and York newspapers weekly, for at least eight weeks to the heirs or assignees of Samuel Cunningham deceased, to attend the board on the first Monday in November next, to show cause why a patent should not issue to Nicholas Bettinger for the land in question. (A true Copy.) JOHN HALL, Secretary of the Land Office. Aug. 15.
At the Federal Blast Furnace,
In Carbon—for Slitting, Plating, and Rolling MILLS.
SEYMOUR'S Patent Rollers.
THEIR superiority consists in being free from holes and honey-combed places, which are commonly found in rollers cast in sand, or clay moulds. These patent rollers are cast in iron moulds, previously heated, and will be found to be more dense, solid and durable than any rollers heretofore used. Another important advantage they have over others, is, that the necks require no turning, but are immediately fit for use, and from their accuracy, run with less friction, and require less water to make them perform their work. They may be had by application to the Patentee in Plymouth, of Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin, or of Messrs. Thatcher and Hayward. Boston, Aug. 21. Sept. 19.
This Day is Published,
By Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions
The Constitutions
Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classifying together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3/4th of a dollar. February 6.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27—4w.
St. Croix Sugar & Rum,
For Sale by JOHN NIXON & Co. Oct. 26.
To Gentlemen who intend spending
the Winter in the City. ROOMS TO LET, WITH or without Board—at No. 112, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27—dtf.
THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER,
North Fifth street, corner of North alley, No. 340, HAS FOR SALE, EXCELLENT red Bourdeaux Wine in cases and boxes, six years old White Graves Wine in cases Tickenburgs Ruffa Sail Cloths Ravens Duck Bag Linen Heffians Diaper and Table Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces About twelve tons Ruffa clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass Aug. 29—2aw.
Excellent Bourdeaux Brandy
Ditto ditto Clarets in cases Just received, and for Sale by Rundle & Leach. Aug. 21.
TENERIFFE WINE.
LANDING at Walnut-street wharf, TENERIFFE WINE, of excellent quality, in pipes and half pipes, for sale by JAMES TARD. Oct. 10.
City Commissioners Office,
August 29, 1797. IN pursuance of an Ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22d day of May last. Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the 2d of September next, for letting to rent on lease for one year to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city— The wharf and landing on Vine Street, Also on Sassafras, Mulberry, And High Streets, Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Draw Bridge, with the Scale and Fifth Houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar Streets. The cellar under the City-Hall. The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto, (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll-gates.) Aug. 3.
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, South Second-street, EVENINGS AT HOME; OR, THE JUVENILE BUDGET OPENED, Consisting of a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces for the Instruction and amusement of YOUNG PERSONS—Six Volumes handsomely printed and bound up in two volumes, price Two Dollars. The variety and excellence of these pieces are such, that the book needs only to be known to be universally esteemed one of the most valuable publications that can be put into the hands of young persons. "Delightful task to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe th' enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast." THOMPSON. August 24.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, South Second-street, Letters and Conversations, Between several Young Ladies, on improving and interesting subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Cambron with alterations and improvements, Printed on fine paper, and neatly bound, Price one dollar. AMIDST the tide of modern Romances, pandering tales of extraordinary distress, or of desperate or artful villainy, which "harrow up the soul," and which it would be for the honor of young ladies to be ignorant of, this little book comes forward to solicit notice, where, in a variety of incidents, not exceeding the bounds of real life, the proper, because elegant and natural dignity and importance of the Female character is exhibited in an interesting point of view, and presents examples of real and attainable excellence. The publisher was so much pleased with the perusal, that he was persuaded he should do a pleasing service to the community by sending it into circulation. August 24—mw4w.
Imported in the latest arrivals from
Amsterdam and Hamburg, and for sale by B. & J. BOHLEN,
A large assortment of fine French Cambrics, Platilias, Russia and Dutch sail cloth Brittanias Writing, post, and printing Rouanes Dutch calf skins Brown Holland Prime madder Checks and stripes Shell'd Barley Tickenburgs Looking glasses Ozanburgs Hollow glass ware White fleecings Slates Diaper Brown rolls Coffee mills Umbrellas Bras kettles Hair ribbons Seythes and straw knives Black and white laces Toys assorted in boxes Best Holland Gin in pipes London particular Madeira Wine July 24.
Ad laying Duties on Stamped Vellum
Parchment and Paper. A FEW copies of the above ad. may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 19, Chesnut-street. July 19.

University of Pennsylvania, October 27, 1797. THE different Schools of the University will be opened on Monday, the 6th of November; of which all who are concerned, are requested to take notice. By order of the Faculty. WM. ROGERS, Secretary.
Mordecai Lewis, HAS FOR SALE. At his Store, No. 23, Great West-Street, 250 bales of Bengal Goods. Containing Bafas, Collas, Gurrahs, Moragungees, Tookery, Check and Stripes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Mamooly, Calicoes. 11 boxes Irish Linens, 1 do. Diapers, 7 do. Umbrellas, 20 canisters Java Sugar, 78 bags black Pepper, 126 do. East India Ginger, 100 casks roll Brimstone, 72 pipes Madeira Wine, 57 casks Gin. A quantity of sheathing Copper and Nails. October 30. 3aw3w
Wharton and Lewis, HAVE FOR SALE. At their Store and Insurance Office for shipping, No. 115, South Front-Street, Jamaica Rum, 4th proof, } entitled to Alcant Brandy, 1st & 2d proof } drawback. Madeira Wine, and A few hogheads of Juniper Berries. October 31. cott
WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, South Front Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, ALSO, 50 Pipes of Bondeaux Brandy, 10 Pipes of old Port Wine. Oct. 17. tawtf
From Marfeilles. THE CARGO Of the Swedish barque Gustavus Adolphus, from Marfeilles, consisting of the following articles, is discharging at Mr. Latimer's wharf, and for sale by the subscribers. BRANDY, well flavored, of 2, 3 & 4th proof. Claret, in hogheads. Ditto, in cases. Frontignac Wine, in cases of 30 bottles. Olive Oil, of a superior quality, in baskets of 6 and 12 bottles. Capers, Olives, Almonds, Dry Ventiligreac, Writing Paper, Umbrellas (Silk) of 28, 30 and 32 inches, Taffeties, Long and short white Kid Gloves for Women, Silk Stockings, Handkerchiefs, in imitation of Madras, Artificial Flowers and Garlands, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Perfumery, Scented Hair-Powder and Pomatum, Manna in forts, Cream Tartar. BENJAMIN MORGAN & ROBERT ANDREWS. September 27. cott
Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum. Coffee, Madeira and Tenerife Wine. For Sale by James Yard, No. —, South Fourth-Street. Oct. 6. dyw
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 21, Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy } Entitled to Irish market claret in cases } Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks. Rota do. Pimento in bags. 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
15 Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 29th inst. an apprentice Lad, named JOSEPH BARNET, by trade a paper-maker; about 19 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, of a light complexion, ties his hair. Had on, and took with him, a calico hat, half worn, one brown mixture cloth coat, new, one light do. blue worn, one striped velvet waistcoat, with blue cloth backs, one do. with fulian backs, and fundry other thin clothes. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. Any person apprehending said apprentice, and securing him so that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges if brought home. PETER BECHTEL. Lower Merion township, Montgomery county. October 30. N 1.—raw 3w.
All Persons, INDEBTED to the Estate of JOSEPH JOHNSON, of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring forward their accounts to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH JOHNSON, } Administratrix. JOHN JOHNSON, Jun. } JOHN JOHNSON, Germantown, 10th mo. 27th, 1797. Oct. 31. qtg.
Lately Published, In one vol. 8 vo. (price one dollar in boards) fold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets. A Collection of Papers on the subject of Bilious Fevers, prevalent in the United States for a few years past. Compiled by NOAH WEBSTER, jun. Containing letters from Doctors Scammon, Smith, Buel, Taylor, Ramsay, Manton, Reynolds, Mitchell, on contagion, &c. &c. Sept. 15.
Port and Madeira Wine, Now Landing, By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Betsey and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, The Ship AMITY, Four thousand barrels burthen, in excellent order—ready to take in a cargo—about three years old. LIKWISE, The Schooner INDUSTRY, Burthen 300 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—and a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessels at South Street wharf. Nov. 1. fcom.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, Madeira Wine, first quality, in pipes. Madeira Wine, New-York quality, in pipes. Lisbon WINE, in pipes. CLOVES and } of the latest importation, in boxes. NUTMEGS } Spanish Wool, in Bales, suitable for Hatters. Willings & Francis, Penn-Street, No. 21. Nov. 1. wksf
POYNTELL'S Paper Hangings Manufactory, No. 70, Chestnut-Street, Where he has for Sale, A VERY extensive stock, of every colour, and of the most approved patterns, suitable for every part of a house, with great variety of borders to suit. —ALSO— A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Silver Grounds London and Paris Papers, and very best plain Green and plain Blue, With Pannel Papers and a rich variety of Borders. November 1. cott
NOTICE. The holders of certificates of a loan to the exiled citizens of the State of South Carolina and Georgia, under an act of Congress 23rd July, 1783, are informed, that by lodging the same with George Simpson, Cashier of the Bank of the United States, they will be enabled to receive payment of principal and interest, as soon as the certificates can be forwarded to Charleston for settlement, and orders received for their discharge. November 1. 6t
Young Ladies' Academy OF PHILADELPHIA. THE Public are respectfully informed, that the said Academy will be open on Monday, the sixth of Nov. inst. for the reception of pupils. JOHN POOR, Principal. N. B. A school for boys will be opened on the evening of said day. Oct. 31. dgt.
NOTICE. A Meeting of the General Board, of the Guardians of the Poor, for the city of Philadelphia, and Suburbs, will be held at the Old City Court-House, on Thursday next, the 2d of November, at 5 o'clock, P. M. Those Gentlemen whose time expired on the 25th of September last, and who have unsettled accounts with the Board, are particularly requested to attend. PETER MIERCKEN, Pres. Southwark, 30th Oct. 1797. 3t.
In the Press, And speedily will be published by WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 52, Second, the corner of Chestnut Street, A VIEW
Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine; of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, BY WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which it is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. Oct. 21. $1st
Philadelphia, Oct. 24th, 1797. ALL persons desirous to contract to furnish Rations and Quarter Master's Stores, during the year 1798, for the troops in Philadelphia, Fort Mifflin, on Mud Island, Carlisle and Reading, or any of them, are desired to deliver their proposals, under a sealed cover, on or before the 20th November next. to TENCH FRANCIS, Purveyor. The Rations to consist of 1 pound Flour or Bread, 1 pound Beef, or 3/4 of a pound of Pork, 3/4 gill Rum, Brandy or Whiskey, 1 lb. Candles, 2 lb. Soap, 2 quarts Vinegar, 1 quart Salt } To every hundred rations &forthgthN
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To be SOLD or RENTED, A LARGE 3 Story Brick House, on the South side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth, lately occupied as the Surveyor General's Office. The Building is 36 feet front and 33 feet deep, the lot 110 feet deep, with the privilege of a nine feet wide Alley extending the whole length of the lot, to a thirty feet wide Court for Carriages to turn in. The House is not plastered, and may be turned either into one, or two dwelling Houses. It is suitable for a large Manufactory, or would make a good Tavern. Immediate possession will be given. Apply to No. 121, Chestnut-Street. Aug. 21. cod
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The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2.
SIR, The return of the President of the United States to the seat of government may be expected in the course of a few days, and it being the general wish of our fellow citizens that his reception should be such as to manifest the respect due to his office; and the esteem entertained for his person. I am therefore directed by the Governor to request that you will immediately suggest the subject to the Artillery and Corps of Horse and Infantry belonging to the City and County of Philadelphia, and County of Bucks, and concert with the proper officers the best plan for rendering the compliment grateful to the President, and honorable to our fellow-citizens.
I shall be happy to receive an early communication in answer to this letter, and you may rely upon every co-operation in my power. I am with great esteem, Sir, Your obedient and humble servant, JOS. HARMAR, Adjutant General. Phila. 18 Nov. 1797. To William Maclpherson, Esq. brigadier general of the militia of Pennsylvania.
SIR, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of this date, and shall immediately in compliance with the request of the Governor, proceed to make the necessary arrangements for the reception of the President of the United States on his return to the seat of government. I am, with great respect, Sir, Your most obedient servant. WILLIAM MACPHERSON, Brigadier General. Josiah Harmar, Esq. Adjutant General of the Militia of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1797. The commanding officers of the several regiments to which companies (in uniform) are attached, and the commanding officers of the artillery, and troops of horse of the city and county, are requested to meet General Macpherson, at his quarters No. 9, north Eighth Street, on Saturday next, at 12 o'clock.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. Philadelphia, Oct. 23d, 1797. DR. WILLIAM CURRIE.
SIR, I shall now enter into a full examination of the facts you have stated in your letter to me, in proof of the introduction of the present fever by the ship Arethusa, from Havana; by which it will appear, with what little propriety, or even shadow of probability she has been accused: I shall then give a connected view of the facts I have already adduced in my former letters to capt. Lindstrom, to show that the disease proceeded from the French emitted from the snow Navigation, from Marfeilles; and lastly, suggest such measures as will be likely to secure our city from a return of that ravaging pestilence, or other malignant complaint.
It is agreed that the ship Arethusa lost three persons by disease of some sort, in the month of June, during her passage from Jamaica to Havana. Two of these were seamen, and died on the 4th of the month, two days after leaving the first port. A negro died on the 16th of June of the flux; as stated by Stephen Kingston in his deposition taken before the Mayor, on the 14th August. Though you so confidently refer to Mr. Kingston for proof of your assertion, that all the above persons died of the yellow fever; yet you will find, by consulting his deposition, that no mention is made of the disease of the two first who died. It is probable, that as he was no physician, he did not visit them while ill; and as he consequently could not ascertain their disorder, he did not assert when on oath, that they died of the yellow fever, to please those who said that was the disease, and raised the outcry against the ship. I have not seen the letter of Mr. Fitch to which you also refer for proof of the disease having been the yellow fever; but from the inaccuracy of your assertion with regard to the deposition of Mr. Kingston; I must beg leave to see it, before full credit be given to your ipse dixit of its contents. But whatever may have been his opinion of the nature of the disease of which the two first men died, I may urge the following argument against the belief of its having been the yellow fever. This disease we well know, from the records of 1793, and the experience of the present season, spreads with great malignity and increased virulence, in close hot unventilated places; and where little attention to cleanliness is observed; and we also know all these circumstances frequently take place on ship board in the forcible where the seamen commonly sleep, and in the space between decks, when negroes are on board, as was the case with the ship in question; and yet the disease did not spread, though there were fifty-six on board, besides the crew eleven in number, and three cabin passengers; which would have increased the activity of the disease if any had existed. The negro died on the 16th, but he could not have taken the disease from the two sailors, because Mr. Kingston says he died of the flux; and Mr. Brien, second mate of the ship depose that he was sick when taken on board in Jamaica. In the case of the Arethusa, we find two men die of a disease supposed to be the yellow fever; and so one beside take it, and under every circumstance favorable to its propagation, which I think a very strong proof that the complaint,
yellow fever or not, was not contagious; and consequently that the opinion of this ship having imported the disease of this season, by communicating infection to the falls of the ship, and clothes of the crew, is unfounded. From Mr. Brien's deposition, it also appears, that the "clothing, bedding and articles belonging to the deceased were thrown overboard, and their births cleansed;" so that the opinion of the disease having been introduced in this way, is further disproved. During the time the vessel lay at Havana, from the 21st of June to the 5th July, I am able to assert, she was perfectly cleansed; a measure which every ship master would adopt after carrying negroes, and after having had three deaths on board. All this period, no one was sick, but all remained well the whole voyage, until the arrival of the ship at the fort. The second mate had indeed a lax which came on after they entered the Capes, and he went on shore to the hospital, where he was cured. The ship had fifteen days passage, and came in stone ballast with her hatches open, giving thereby a free current for the air from stem to stern, which certainly would have dissipated every particle of contagion (if any had been on board) remaining after the washing and smoking she had already undergone. The sailors had the whole range of the space between decks to sleep in, but they took no disorder, because the seeds of none were there. The pilot having taken sick on board the ship, is thought to be a demonstrative proof, that he caught the infection which had been retained since the 4th June to the 24th July; but when the facts with regard to his illness, and the causes that induced it are considered, I expect the idea of infection will be laid aside. The pilot has uniformly attributed his indisposition to a severe cold taken by sleeping one night, (towards the close of the ship's quarantine) in the cabin with the windows open, when a cold wind blew up, which set directly upon him, after a very warm day: he went to bed well, and awoke with a feverishness and pains in his limbs—these were succeeded by a fever, which at first you said was "inflammatory, and succeeded by bilious symptoms, giving us thereby to understand, that it was no more than a common bilious fever, as we witness every summer from the same cause, as that to which the pilot was exposed. In his case, the operation of the cold, in suddenly checking perspiration, was probably aided by the noxious effects of the air blown off to his vessel from the immense marshes opposite to which the ships lie at the fort: This is not mere hypothesis—it requires no other knowledge, but that which I have derived from living in a marshy country, to understand, that it is a much more probable way of accounting for the pilot's inflammatory bilious fever, than by supposing that the contagion, lurking in an empty clean vessel for upwards of 50 days, was the cause of it. Now let me ask any man, whether, if any contagion had been left by the two sailors who died on the 4th June; the rest of the crew, and especially the hands shipped in their place, who were exposed to it all the remaining part of the voyage until her arrival here, would not have been affected thereby; and yet they all remained well! In your letter of the 24th August, you say, "On the 27th July, notwithstanding the pilot's subsequent recovery, the symptoms of the disease unfolded their malignant nature, and convinced me his disease was the yellow fever of West-India origin." Pray what were these "malignant symptoms," that attended "this inflammatory fever, succeeded by bilious symptoms?" Did they consist of the black vomit, of a bleeding at the mouth or nose, or a purging of blood, or livid spots upon his body, which many of us have seen accompany the disease of this season? I will take upon me to answer, that none of these symptoms accompanied his case, or he would not have been well, as you stated, in five days; and I have no doubt, had you not gone too far to retract, you would still allow the mild name first given to the complaint to be the proper one. But here I come to the point. The pilot, you say, took the yellow fever from the ship. Now granting this, let me ask, if his disorder was so "malignant" as you state, why, in the name of cause and effect, did he not give it to those who visited him, or to his friends who constantly nursed and surrounded him, inhaling his "malignant" exhalations for the five days he was confined? If it had been the real yellow fever, it certainly could not have failed to affect all or most of those who were exposed. The disease would consequently have gone on to spread among the members of the family; afterwards to the neighbors, and finally the whole quarter of the district of Southwark would have first suffered. Shippen-Street, and not Pine and Penn-Street, would then have become the focus, from whence the malady would have spread to the other parts of the city. But did any thing like this take place? No—None of his attendants, or friends who visited the pilot, took sick. It was not thus with the malignant fever described by Dr. Chisholm of Grenada, which was imported from Boullam; for it appears from the extracts you have given from his work, that all those who visited the infected ship, caught the disease, and five sailors, out of the first six who went on board, did. The same rapidity of propagation is remarked in the yellow fever of 1794, at N. Haven. Those who first took it, gave it to others, and thus it went on. These facts fully refute your opinion. "Ignorant of the laws of contagion," as I may be, I will refer the case to any unprejudiced person (and to a physician in preference) whether under the circumstances above stated, with regard to the pilot of the Arethusa, favorable to an increased activity of the contagion, it were even possible to escape catching "a malignant yellow fever" if pent up with a patient five days and nights in his chamber? And yet we see an instance of a fever, formally declared of the above kind, prove as innocent as an intermit-
common bilious fever from marshy exhalations, excited into action by a sudden check of perspiration, from which hundreds are annually affected in this city and vicinity, during the summer and autumn. You state that "the crew of the Arethusa, consisting of eleven hands, left the vessel immediately after her arrival in port, having previously carried with them their chests, wearing apparel and bedding, and that the light falls, which are often used for bedding by marines, were deposited in Mr. Bridge's sail-loft.—These falls (you say) alone, without any other infected article, were sufficient to give origin to the awful disease."—Here let me ask you, how will you prove these falls were actually used for the bedding of the crew, as you insinuate they often are; and suppose they had been used as bedding on the voyage, how would that make them sufficient to produce the disease when taken on shore; what infection was smothered up in them? Did you ever enquire whether the two men who died forty days before, slept upon these falls and thus infected them? And how do you know, that these falls (which you do not say were actually slept on) were not frequently, and solely used for their proper purpose during the voyage? Tho' you must have been conscious of the necessity of making these enquiries, yet you have never made them; and still wish to impress the public with an opinion, that they were impregnated with the infection which has spread through the city. But it must be remembered that not a single person took sick in the sail-loft from handling these falls; and it has never been proved, that a single person in the various lodging houses where the eleven sailors of the ship dispersed themselves, was affected from the supposed infected bedding and chests having been opened among them. These facts prove, therefore, that these falls were not "sufficient to give rise to the awful disease;" and that the supposed danger of the chests and bedding was a mere illusion brought forward to give an apparent authority to your assertion with those who do not think: for with men who do reflect before they adopt an opinion of such importance, your mere assertion, that certain falls from on board a vessel, about which you know nothing certain, were capable "alone" to produce the yellow fever, will have but little weight. In your letter of the 24th August, you say the mate of the brig Iris, the cook, and three of the hands, were attacked in succession. The cook vomited matter as black as ink. On the 29th August, you mention only one of the above, whose case proved unequivocally to be the yellow fever, of tropical origin. Why this inaccuracy in the repetition of facts, if you are well assured of them? and if not, how criminal to raise a noise against a ship, to the injury of science, for the sake of gratifying the prejudices of the people, and to obtain a little temporary eclat. I stated to the public my opinion, that the sickness perceived by the neighbours, issuing from the snow Navigation, probably affected Mr. Latimer, his man, and the people of the brig Iris. You say, you "believe they received the contagion from certain articles brought on shore from the Arethusa, but I do not believe it was conveyed to them, as you suppose, by the east wind, but by contagion." In your next publication you say, "while the brig Iris from Oporto was unloading, the crew of the Arethusa had to pass across that vessel to get on shore with their chests and bedding; and it is natural to suppose, as some hams flew out of the wine casks, and the mariners were making merry, that some of the crew of the Arethusa also partook of their cheer with them. Mr. Latimer, Mr. Lewis, and others, might have received the contagion from passing near those people with their infected materials; those who work in sail lofts from her falls and those of the Hind, and this I AM SURE, is one of the ways that the disease now continues to be propagated." Here again I will bring you to the touch-stone, by asking upon what grounds your belief is founded, that Mr. Latimer, or his man, or Mr. Lewis, came in contact with the supposed infected articles? The chests of the sailors and their bedding, must have passed over the deck of the brig Iris, but will any one imagine they would have been permitted a moment to lumber that vessel, already no doubt filled with her own goods? or that any of the men would have been allowed to break off from work, and turn to drinking with strangers accidentally passing? But granting they did stop (which you never heard of, though in your power to ascertain the fact) what infection was to be communicated by their chests or bedding? Did you ever enquire whether the people who had died more than forty days before the ship arrived at the wharf, had any connection with the clothes, &c. of the late crew? or whether they were never dried or washed after those deaths? Beside, will any reasonable man suppose (even granting the Arethusa to have been as infected as the Hankey at Grenada, or a hospital ship) that these sailors by stopping a moment on the deck of a vessel, or by merely passing others in the street or wharf, could infect them from their clothes, and yet the people with whom they lodged, and who were exposed to the contagion of the same clothes and bedding, in a confined, dirty boye (as the rendezvous of sailors commonly are) would remain free? And yet you have never attempted to say any of these were infected, though the fact could have been so easily ascertained, and though it was so necessary to trace the progress of the disease which you said was imparted by these clothes. The perfect freedom from disease which these men enjoyed after their discharge from the Arethusa, as well as those who must have been much more exposed to the supposed infection of their clothes and bedding in their lodgings, than the people of the Iris from a momentary exposure thereto in the open air, will prove fully to the satisfaction of every unprejudiced mind, "able to discern the connexion between cause and effect," (to use your favourite expression) that

The crew of the Iris could not have been made sick from the alleged cause. The sickness of these men, may, in my humble opinion, be rationally and fairly accounted for, by reflecting upon their known and acknowledged habits of intoxication; their imprudent conduct in bathing, while under the combined effects of liquor and hard work; and finally, by sleeping upon the newly washed deck. These causes not only "might" but would have been sufficient to have produced a malignant fever in them, or any other person; if the Arethusa had never been within a hundred miles of them; and the proximity of that ship to the Iris is an accidental circumstance no more connected with the sickness of the latter's crew, than with the reign of any particular planet.—What sort of proof is your assertion, that Mr. Latimer, and Mr. Lewis, might have received the contagion from passing near the sailers! Beside I can prove that Mr. Lewis was out of town when the crew were discharged; and all the supposed infected materials were removed; he returned on the 30th July (6 days after the Arethusa arrived) and on the 31st of August, the day of his attack, he complained much of the sickness from the snow Navigation, and asked with some anxiety, how long she had been at the wharf. Three men who were about the same time discharging flour from a sloop, and two men unloading wood nigh the snow, and who took the disease from the sloop, were all out of town at the time the crew of the Arethusa were discharged. I have before stated these objections, but you have never noticed them. You assert that Mr. Latimer's man was sick at the time the snow began to unload, which was on the 27th of July, and insinuated that he could not have taken the disease from her; but I am able to prove that he was on the wharf on the 29th, at the very time the sloop from the snow was discharging; and here I may observe, that if it be supposed only one person in fifty, who passed the snow, while her cargo was discharging, was highly disposed to take the disease, it would account for its appearance soon after, in several parts of the city, and even at Southwark and Kennington. However, medical men will be better able to determine this point.
As to the fails of the Arethusa deposited in Mr. Bridge's Loft, I have already stated that no one took sick from handling them. And tho' you say, "they were alone sufficient to give rise to the awful disease;" yet very little weight will be connected with that mere assertion, when opposed by such plain well-attested facts. Suppose the physicians of Philadelphia, half a century hence, or those of Europe at the present time, would wish to investigate the origin of the disease of this year, does any person of reflection believe, they would be satisfied as to the certainty of its having been imported by these clothes and fails, because a physician said he believed the disease was propagated in this way; nay, that he was "sure" of it; and that people many miles off might have received the contagion from passing near them? Would such reasoning pass? Would not the facts be demanded? Certainly they would; and these facts oppose every thing you have said as to the importation of the disease by the Arethusa.
The crew of the Iris, that lay at Mr. Russell's wharf, as did the Arethusa did not take sick from the infection blown off from the bedding, or out of the key holes of the chests of the latter's crew, as they passed over the decks; but either from the stench or foul air emitted from the snow, and blown by the N. E. winds; or from their frequent intoxication with Port wine, with which the brig was loaded; and from their bathing in the river while under its effects, and while warm from work. It was observed by several who are now alive, and will prove what I say, that the sailors were frequently seen drinking wine, and after coming out of the river, they would wash the deck, and then sleep on them without any covering, exposed to the damp from the deck, and the heavy dews that fall at that season. I submit to any unprejudiced physician, or to any other, practically acquainted with bilious fevers, whether this conduct was not more likely to produce a malignant bilious fever, than the cause you mention. You acknowledge to have preferred for two of the crew in a state of insensibility from drink, but you say they were well the next day; now may not this very debauch have laid the foundation for their subsequent attack of the fever they suffered; for perhaps you will find, upon inquiry that these very men were the persons whom you say, first took the fever from the crew of the Arethusa passing them. And here I must remark, that you ought to have ascertained this fact, while tracing the origin of the disease, as it is necessary to establish your opinion. It is indeed astonishing, that, with these facts before you, (for you could not have been ignorant of them, had you made the proper inquiries before so confidently asserting your opinion,) you should suppose the men were infected by the Arethusa's crew, and knowing, as every one knows, that intoxication and subsequent exposure to cold and damps, are the most potent causes of autumnal diseases; but granting that these people really had the yellow fever, they must have taken it from the snow Navigation, as the stench from her was then perceived at the wharf where the lay, which was about 20 yards to the southward of the flat, where two men took the disorder from the same cause as mentioned above.
B. WYNKOOP. (To be concluded in our next)
EAST INDIA NEWS.
CALCUTTA, January 21.
The Swallow has returned to Madras from Trincomalee, after a surprising voyage; 32 hours going, and 32 days returning. The American ship Venus, captain John Campbell, of and from Boston, is now at Cochin under repair, her leaky situation having rendered her incapable of proceeding to
Bombay to which place she was destined on leaving Colombo, according to our last advices from that place. It seems to be the general opinion, that admiral Sercey's squadron has gone back to Mauritius; both from the time allotted them for cruising (4 months) being expired, and the necessity of repairing the heavy damages they had sustained in the engagement with the Arrogant and Victorious.
On Saturday last, a very handsome ship of 800 tons burthen, named the India, was launched from the yard of Messrs. Edwards, Gillett, and Larkins.
It is with much concern we relate the loss of hon. company's armed schooner the Ganges, commanded by Mr. Wade, a branch pilot on this establishment. The particulars of this event are as follows:—
The Ganges came to an anchor on the evening of the 11th inst. in about six fathom water, to the eastward of Lacam's channels. The Laurel was then about four leagues distant further in the offing, in a south-easterly direction. About 8 o'clock at night, while Mr. Wade and his officers were on deck, a servant gave notice that a disagreeable smell of burning oil and smoke was perceptible in the cabin. On going below the smoke appeared to be coming from aft. The gun-room was immediately cleared, and on opening the scuttle of the after gun-room, the smoke rushed out with great violence, and plainly indicated that to be the quarter where the mischief lay.
Mr. Wade prudently directed all the cartridge powder that was in the gun-room and cabin to be quickly removed and carried forward, while himself, his officers, and the most active of his people were employed in throwing buckets of water into the after gun-room. Their efforts were greatly impeded by the suffocating vapour that assailed them, which increased so much as soon to render it wholly impossible to continue below, and compelled Mr. Wade and those who were with him in the gun-room to make their way upon deck. The fire had now kindled into flame, and was bursting forth from the cabin windows: but Mr. Wade still indulged the hope of being able to get it under; and continued to employ every possible exertion for that purpose; but at the same time, as a measure of prudence, he directed his officers to get the boat out, and to keep her clear a little ahead of the schooner.
The boat was no sooner got over the side, than thirty or forty people impetuously leaped on board; and the officers found it indispensably necessary to put off, in order to prevent the boat from being further surcharged, for it was not without great danger that she carried the number by which she was already crowded.
Mr. Wade, and those who remained with the schooner, persevered in the most spirited exertions to extinguish the fire; but it gained ground in spite of all their efforts, and was rapidly extending from aft forward. The people, every moment in dread of the vessel blowing up, crowded forward upon her bows, bow-sprit, jib-boom, &c. In this alarming situation Mr. Wade with great composure and presence of mind, proceeded to prepare rafts. He exhorted the people not to despair, reminding them that their safety depended on their own exertions, and encouraging them to assist in making rafts. He, his two boatwains, and some others were stepping aft to cut away the main-mast that it might serve as a raft spar. At this instant, the fire communicated to the magazine, which exploded with great violence, tearing up the deck from the taffrail to several feet before the main-mast.
By this accident four men were killed, the second boatwain had his leg broken, and Mr. Wade was thrown several feet forward upon deck; he was severely bruised, and lay for some time insensible. At length recovering himself, he found that the flames had nearly ceased, most of the parts that were on fire having been blown up with the magazine; he was encouraged therefore to renew his efforts to save the remains of the schooner; but unfortunately a part of the burning materials had been carried up, by the explosion of the magazine, into the main-top, and this communicating to the rigging, set the whole on fire, which falling down from time to time, re-kindled the flame in various parts of the hull; and most of the water buckets and other implements having been blown overboard, the exertions of the people became less effectual, and no hope now remained of being able to save any part of the wreck, that might serve as a raft for those who remained.
The flames extending over nearly the whole of the wreck, left no time to deliberate, and but little for a last exertion. A sheep-pen, pieces of plank, spars, or whatever could be met with to answer the purpose, were hastily lashed together, and put overboard as a raft, to which all the men on board, amounting to forty-nine, were obliged to commit their safety. The poor boatwain who, from his broken leg, was unable almost to move, was assisted to the raft; and all hands having got hold, it was pushed from along side: but immediately before leaving the schooner, Mr. Wade had very judiciously ordered the cable to be cut, that as it was ebb tide the wreck of the schooner and the raft might drift out together towards the Laurel, and that the light from the burning wreck might guide the boats from that ship in the track to find them; for as they had fired guns of distress on the breaking out of the fire, and as they knew the light must be seen from the Laurel, they confided in her coming to their assistance.
The raft and the wreck continued drifting with the ebb tide, within pistol-shot of each other, for about two hours, when the wreck suddenly went down: a circumstance that rendered their situation more dismal, as the disappearance of the light lessened the chance of the expected boats falling in with them. Mr. Wade proposed that they should now and then raise a general shout, as the boats might perhaps be within hear-
ing, though they might not be able to discern them. This expedient was readily adopted. After the lapse of a third hour in the water, passed under an awful anxiety, the sound of the pulling of oars inspired them with unspeakable joy; and in the course of a quarter of an hour they were taken up by the boats, and safely carried on board the Laurel, where they were received with the kindness due to their misfortunes.
The boat which put off from the Ganges had reached the Laurel some time before. It was found that she had taken on board thirty-eight persons, all of whom reached the Laurel in safety.
Mr. Wade, his officers, and some of his men, embarked on board their boat from the Laurel on Friday last, to return to town, where they arrived on Monday afternoon.
We are happy to understand, that Mr. Wade is likely to get from the letter of his bruises. The boatwain whose leg was shattered, has undergone amputation on board the Laurel, and is in a fair way of recovery. An European soldier, a lascar, and two servants, blown up by the explosion of the magazine, are the only lives lost.
The cause of the fire on board the Ganges is ascribed to the spontaneous combustion of a small quantity of wood oil, contained in a dubber or leather jar, which was stowed in the after gun room. A fire originating from a like cause occurred in the arsenal in Fort William, about eight years ago. The experiments of M. Georgi, an ingenious philosopher, have fully illustrated the subject of the inflammation of certain oils, and many other substances, when placed in particular circumstances, and has established beyond question the occurrence of spontaneous combustion. In the case of the Ganges schooner, it is hardly possible that the fire could have originated from any other cause, as Mr. Wade strictly prohibited fire in any shape from being carried below, and the only light allowed was a candle in the hatchway, under the charge of a centinel.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, November 1.
We have received a copy of the act of the British Parliament for carrying into effect the treaty with the United States. As this act is of immediate consequence to the merchants, we shall detail the whole in the Commercial Advertiser. In the mean time we note the following particulars.
Sec. I. To have the benefit of the treaty, American vessels trading to Great Britain must be owned by subjects of the United States—and the master and three fourths of the seamen must also be subjects of the United States.
Sec. II. Goods imported in such vessels must be such as are permitted to be brought from foreign countries, and pay the lowest duties imposed on imported goods.
Sec. III. Pig iron, bar iron, pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, potash, pearl ash, mahogany, masts, yards, bowsprits, staves and unmanufactured goods, the produce of the United States, may be imported on paying the customary duties, with or without the usual certificate.
Sec. IV. The duties on wheat, meal, flour, rye, barley, beer, or higg, oats, oatmeal, pease, beans and Indian corn, are to be regulated by the Table Dr. in the act of 31, George III.
Sec. V. Oil, blubber, whale fins, and spermaceti, may be imported, paying the customary duties on them when imported in British bottoms.
Sec. VI. Tobacco and snuff may be also imported, on paying the customary duties, and may be warehoused and exported under the usual regulations.
Sec. VII. Rice may be imported, on paying eight pence ready money per hundred and may be warehoused under the joint lock of the king and importer; and if imported into London, Bristol, Portsmouth, Cowes, Liverpool, Lancaster, Falmouth, Poole, Whitehaven, Hull, Greenock or Port Glasgow, it may be landed without paying duty, and warehoused. If taken out for home consumption, it pays full duties. It may be exported duty free.
Sec. VIII. Goods exported entitled to the usual drawbacks.
Sec. IX. Foreign hemp and iron exported to the United States entitled to drawback.
Sec. X. This section says the countervailing duty of ten per cent on goods imported in American bottoms—That is, ten per cent is added to the duties now laid on goods imported in British bottoms—But this by Sect. 12th. does not extend to the additional duties imposed the last session of Parliament. The ten per cent is laid on the old duties.
Sec. XVII. A countervailing duty of two shillings a ton laid on American vessels, to take place January 5th 1798. This for the present extends only to vessels catering British ports in Europe.
Messrs. M c LEAN & LANG, The collector observes in your paper of this morning, a piece signed An Underwriter, who mentions, "I am informed our custom-house has lately undertaken to require of vessels this last paper before a clearance can be obtained: how far the officers to whom the management of that department is entrusted, are warranted in this step, I will not presume to determine; but it is much to be questioned, whether our government has authorised, and will not condemn a measure so impolitic and dangerous to the hopes and interests of our merchants and underwriters." In this he is not correct—The custom-house has not undertaken to require the paper alluded to.
I am, gentlemen, Your ob't servant, W. W. M. D. C. Tuesday morning, 31st Oct.
Messrs. M c LEAN & LANG, The schooner Nancy, captain Turnbull, bound to New York from Bourdeaux, has put into Boston in distress. This is the same vessel which, by order of Felix Coffin and Charles Dubern, carried the crew of the ship Fair American from Nantz to Bourdeaux; at which place she was sunk, and the crew of the above ship left in a helpless and forlorn situation—some of whom, however, some time since arrived here, and others shipped themselves on board of other vessels. It is strongly conjectured, that the destruction of this vessel was premeditated, as she was so much of a wreck as to render it unsafe to go to sea in her.
Yours, &c. *****
On the 20th day of May, in the year 1794, Sabora Woodbury, aged three years and a half, daughter to Lieut. Woodbury, in Concord, Vermont, got a button into her throat; of the size of a copper, which remained there until Oct. the 6th inst. when she discharged it by vomiting. The button was worn thin in one place. The whole time that it was in her throat is three years, 4 months and sixteen days. The above is matter of fact.
The following persons received sentence at the Supreme Court on Saturday last:—
Benjamin Jackson, a negro slave of James Watson, for burglary; to be imprisoned for life in the state prison at hard labor.
James Dowly, William Beatty, James Forster, for grand larceny; to be imprisoned in like manner for three years.
William Augustus Dundas, for an assault and battery; with intent to murder; fined 50 dollars, and to be confined in the common jail of this city for six months, and then be bound to keep the peace for seven years, himself in 1000 dollars, and two sureties each in 500 dollars.
Died, yesterday morning, much regretted, Mr. Robert Mac Gregor, late of Albany, merchant, the only brother of Mr. Coll Mac Gregor, of this city.
NEW-LONDON, Oct. 18.
On Friday the 15th ult. a small distance from Newburgh, a man by the name of Birchfield was drowned. He was from the west of England, had a wife and five small children, and was on his way to Albany on board of a small vessel, when the boom swept him overboard, and he was drowned before any assistance could be given.
BOSTON, October 26.
The first battalion on the FEDERAL quota, ordered to be in readiness by act of congress, were mustered yesterday for review. They were commanded by major Russell, and exhibited, in the respectability of their appearance, and the promptitude and alacrity with which they turned out, an attachment to the laws, and constituted authorities, that was truly gratifying—As soldiers, and as patriots, they equally merit the tribute of public commendation.
LYNCHBURG, (Vir.) October 23.
MARRIED—On Wednesday se'night at Monticello, Mr. JOHN EPPS, of Chesterfield, to the very amiable and accomplished Miss Polly Jefferson, youngest daughter of the hon. Thomas Jefferson, Esquire.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2.
Yesterday morning his Excellency Robert Litton Esq. set out on a visit to General Washington, at Mount Vernon.
Sylvanus Bourne, Esq. Consul General to the Batavian Republic, with his lady, sailed from Chester on Sunday last, in the ship Phoenix, for Amsterdam.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 3 columns: ARRIVED, DAYS, SHIP. Includes entries for Ship Elizabeth, Brag, Eagle, Kirkpatrick, Londonderry, Ship Hamburgh Packet, Swain, come up from the Hook, Brig Eagle, Shields, Hispaniola, New York November 1, Ship Nancy, Johnston, Jamaica, Warren, ditto, Port Mary, Packwood, Liverpool, Sch'r Alligator, Feltan, Grand Bahama Islands.
Extract from the logbook of the ship Port Mary, captain Packwood. Sept. 30. lat. 50, 07, long. 11, 00, spoke the French privateer brig, of 18 guns, Larache Hoche, captain Laboree, out 12 days from L'Orient, who took the captain with the ship's papers on board, and after a detention of two hours, and very polite treatment, sent him on board again with captain Pines, of the English brig Catharine, of London, and two of his people, which they had captured one day before, on his passage from Bristol to Grenada, out 14 days. October 11, spoke the ship George Washington, of and from Baltimore, captain Donaldson, bound to Rotterdam, out 32 days, all well, on board of which captain Pines went passenger on his way to Bristol, lat. 39, 01, long. 26, 36.
The above privateer boarded, three days before, three American vessels, and suffered them to proceed on their passage without molestation.
Oct. 19—spoke sch'r Hannah, of Marblehead, Philip Beeson, master, out 4 days, bound to Guadalupe, all well, lat. 39 0, long. 62 30.
Same day, spoke the brig Mary, capt. Parks, from Malaga, bound to New York, out 55 days, all well.
For sale by the Subscriber,
No. 89, South Third Street, A few casks of high proof Brandy, 60 Tiers fresh Rice, 40 Boxes of Chocolate, A large quantity of assorted window glass, and 200 pieces fall cloth, No. 1 to 8, Raven's Duck, Marse and Gum Senegal. Samuel Breck, Jun. N. B. An excellent Counting House to let on Rollo's wharf. November 2. 6teod
WINDSOR, (Vermont) Oct. 20.
Copy of a letter from Gen. Ira Allen, to his friend in this town.
No. 340, Strand, London, July 4, '97.
I find the court of admiralty the most religious I ever met with; my detention quite tires my patience, and is extremely injurious, to all my concerns, both at home and abroad. Nearly eight months have elapsed, and not the least proof has or ever will appear against the cargo I claim. But "Pharoah's host" had to encounter, and the means of redress, in December, January, February, March, and April. I wrote for the deposition of Gen. Chittenden and Gen. Spafford, which have happily arrived in due season, together with the interference of the government of the United States in my favor. These communications, together with other proofs, I hope, will be sufficient to do away all the jealousies and envy that the magnanimity of human nature is matter of; if so, my property will soon be returned with heavy damages for detention, &c. and shipped to America without loss of time.
The militia of Vermont may prepare for their arms, and a field piece for each regiment. I shall also procure feathers, &c. and hope to see my countrymen make as good an appearance as the King's guards in St. James' Park, or a review when attended by his Majesty in Hyde Park; which reviews I have several times attended.
My detention has been owing to Vermont's being in the neighborhood of Lower Canada where, I am informed by late information, that a revolutionary spirit subsists among the Canadians; this locally ought not to operate against a citizen of the United States, who by the laws of nations and recent treaties with the government of Great Britain, have an undoubted right to purchase military stores in France and carry them in neutral ships to America, therefore this will be a heavy argument for damages; and John Bull must pay the filler. Much more might be said on this subject, but this will suffice for the present; I hope to have the pleasure of a personal interview with you soon after my arrival in America, which, I presume, is not far distant.
Serious movements are now making between the English and the French governments for peace. Plenipotentiaries from both governments meet at Lille for that purpose on Tuesday next. The people of Great Britain are very desirous of a peace—The people of France are much worn down by internal and external wars. Whether the necessity of external enemies to consolidate the internal government of France has ceased, may be a question; it was, however, necessary twelve months ago. The English are in possession of many places taken from the French, Dutch, &c.—From the present power of the French it is to be supposed, that their terms of peace to Great Britain will be hard; it may therefore be a question, whether peace will be concluded at the present negotiation. Much might be wrote on the mutinies in the navy—Ireland, and other affairs in Europe, would time permit.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District, }f.
IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the honorable RICHARD PETERS, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, at the Custom-house, in the city of Philadelphia, on Friday, the 17th inst. at 12 o'clock at noon,
2 hampers of Earthen Ware
1 box of Indigo, 1 box of Merchandize, 1 half barrel do. 10 bags of Coffee, 1 barrel of Salt Petre, 2 barrels, 1 keg, 1 trunk, 1 barrel of Sugar, 1 Bag of Pepper, and Part of 3 bags of Sugar. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited, in the said Court. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
354 Silver Watches
30 gold Watches, 320 Watch Keys. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited, in the said Court. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
REMOVAL.
Maurice Moynihan, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store of China, Glass, Queens Ware, and Dry Goods, from No. 81 North Second, to No. 71 North Seventh Street, north east corner of Cherry Alley, where he solicits the favor of his former customers. N. B. Crates put up with care at the shortest notice. November 2. dtf
For Baltimore,
THE BRIG Betsey & Peggy, John Stran, Master, A VERY fast sailing vessel, with good accommodations for Passengers—Now lying at the wharf next below Market-street. She has about half her cargo on board, and will be ready to depart in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or to Samuel & Miers Fisher. 11 mo. 2. dtf
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Wagon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, or to Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia. 11 mo. 2, 1797. ced3w.
Wanted, a Wet Nurse.
A Healthy Woman, with a good breast of Milk, and satisfactory recommendation will hear of an agreeable situation, by applying at the office of this Gazette. Nov. 2, 1797. dtf
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE.
IS KEPT, FOR THE PRESENT, AT THE CITY HALL. Sept. 2.

To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first of December next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Nine acres of LAND, now or late in the County of Washington, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and on the waters of Fresh and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and were patented early in 1793, except 3700 acres or thereabouts, which were patented in 1792. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, for the residue a credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 39w15
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late, in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 39w15
PEALE'S MUSEUM.
THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic that at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety. As an Amusement, the study of Nature is the most rational and pleasing; as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. "When Nature's works can charm, with God himself Held converse."
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN STRICKER, late of Tinicum Township, Bucks County, are requested to pay off their respective debts; and those having any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, to JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Executor. MALLET PREYALT, 3 tors. Sept. 25. 39w4w
City Commissioners' Office.
IN pursuance of an ordinance from the Select and common councils, passed the 22nd day of May last, appointing the city commissioners, and prescribing their duties, section 9th, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the city is divided into five districts, each to be under the superintendence of one of the city commissioners, who is to be individually responsible for the cleanliness of the same, and are as follows. District No. 1. From the south side of Cedar-street, to the north side of Spruce-street, under the superintendence of Nathan Boys. 2. From the north side of Spruce-street, to the north side of Walnut-street, under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. 3. From the north side of Walnut to the south side of High-street, under the superintendence of Joseph Claypole. 4. From the north side of High-street, to the north side of Mulberry-street, under the superintendence of William Moulder. 5. From the north side of Mulberry-street to the north side of Vine-street, under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. The cleaning of High-street to be in common. A stated meeting of the city commissioners is held at the Old Court House, in High-street, every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. July 14. eorm
Stands for Draymen, &c.
In pursuance of an Ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22nd day of April, 1797, providing for the appointment of City Commissioners, &c. Sect. the 15th. THE following places are fixed upon by the said City Commissioners for Stands for Draymen and their Horses. In Vine-street, eastward of Front-street, on both sides. Sassafras, High, Chestnut and Walnut-streets, Sassafras, High, Chestnut, on the north side only. Mulberry-street, south side from Front to Third-street. Front-street, east side from Vine-street to Elfrith's alley. Front-street, from opposite to Black Horse alley to Hamilton's stores, east side. Water-street, west side from the north end of Stomper's or Moore's stores to Pine-street. Penn-street from Pine to Cedar-street, west side. Drawbridge, north side, east of Front-street. Spruce, Pine and South streets, east of Front street, south side. Dock-street, between Walnut-street and the flag stone crossings, east side, opposite George Orkley's. Second-street, between Sassafras and Vine streets, west side. Fifth-street, east side from Chestnut to Mulberry-streets. Sassafras-street, from Third to Fourth-street, east side. No dray or horse to stand within ten feet of any pump. STYANS FOR HACKNEY COACHES. Pine-street, north side from Fourth to Fifth streets. Fifth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, west. Branch-street, north side, between Third and Fourth streets. July 14. mw&fim
A Literary Treat.
Just published, handsomely printed on writing paper, price 1 dollar, A new edition of that popular and entertaining work, entitled THE FORESTERS, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull, the Clothier—In a series of letters to a friend, with the addition of two letters, alluding to recent political transactions in America. The following extract from the Clavis Allagorica, shows the principal characters that are introduced: John Bull, the Kingdom of England His Mother, the Church of England His Wife, the Parliament His Sister Peg, the Church of Scotland His Brother Patrick, Ireland Lewis, the Kingdom of France, the Old Constitution His New Wife, the National Representation Lord Street, the Kingdom of Spain Nicholas Frog, the French Republic The Franks, the French Republic The Foresters, the United States of America Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire John Codline, Massachusetts Humphrey Plowshare, Connecticut Roger Carrier, Rhode Island Peter Bull Frog, New-York Julius Cæsar, New-Jersey William Broadbim, Pennsylvania Callimac, Delaware Walter Pipeword, Virginia His Grandson, George Washington Peter Pitch, North Carolina Charles Indigo, South Carolina George Trully, Georgia Ethan Greenwood, Vermont Hunter Longknife, Kentucky Black Castle, Negro Slaves Rats, Speculators Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins This popular and entertaining satirical history of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BELKNAP. It has great share of originality and abounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterises those late political transactions which have caused so much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. and P. RICE, Bookfellers, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 50, Market Street. June 26. 5
LAW BOOKS,
Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Bookfellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their Spring Importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Velye, Juv's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the same of Lord Hardwicke; Floyer's Producers Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. RICE expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Lott, and a number of new publications. June 26. 5
The History of Pennsylvania,
By ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZECHARYAHOUSON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed prospectus, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 22wtf
The Partnership,
UNDER the firm of FREEMAN & Company, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any demands against said House are desired to render the same to T. B. Freeman; and those indebted to the House are desired to make payment to him—By whom business will in future be carried on, at his Store, No. 39, South Front-street. August 7. cod4w
Richard and James Potter
HAVE removed their Counting House to No. 45, South Fifth-street. August 2. w&fot
Lancaster, Harrisburg Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury
STAGES.
THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but not as M. Slough insinuates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer, may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippensburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Wirtner, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert. The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established. For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Monday. WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferris, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Lancaster, on the same evening arrives at Lancaster, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia. mw&fim
Will be Landed,
From on board the ship Active, Capt. BEAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26. 5
Young Hyson Tea.
40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodrop Sims, and for sale by the subscriber, corner of Second and Pine Street. C. Haight. June 27. eotf
Thomas Armat and Son,
OF PHILADELPHIA, INFORM their customers and the public, they have removed a part of their merchandise to Wilmington! Also, they have their store open in the city. At either place their friends can be supplied, and their orders carefully attended to. By the Cumberland, from Hull, they have received a handsome assortment of articles, suitable to the approaching season; and expect to add to it by other fall ships. Should the sickness prevail in the central part of the city, that branch of their business will be removed to Germantown. The communication by post is open and regular as usual. Sept. 18. 15tf
TO BE SOLD VERY CHEAP!
A Light WAGGON almost new, with a frame—and a pair of harness (English collars) has never been used—price 90 Dollars. A Horse 16 hands high, seven years old—and a new chair, with a falling top and harness—320. Enquire No. 331, Market-street. August 24. dtw
For sale or to be let on ground-rent,
SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, For Sale, Two three story brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given immediately, A LARGE two story brick House, handsomely situated in Princeton. There are four rooms and a large entry on each floor, and five rooms in the garret, a range of back buildings 31 feet in length, and a piazza of 57 feet. There is a pump in the yard, an excellent kitchen-garden, at the farther end of which is a carriage house and two stables, one of which is new, 44 feet long, with stalls in the two stables for 27 horses. The healthiness and pleasantness of its situation, and the number of genteel and agreeable families in and near the town, render it a desirable retreat for a gentleman from the city. The commodiousness of the house, its central position, and the largeness of its stables, make it every way suitable for a tavern, for which it has always been considered as a capital stand. Enquire on the premises, of ISAAC SNOWDEN. Princeton, Aug. 25. 29-dtw22wtf
City of Washington.
SCHEME
Of the Lottery, No. II,
For the Improvement of the Federal City.
 A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 50,000  1 ditto 25,000 & cash 25,000 50,000  1 ditto 25,000 & cash 15,000 40,000  1 ditto 20,000 & cash 10,000 30,000  1 ditto 15,000 & cash 5,000 20,000  1 ditto 10,000 & cash 5,000 15,000  1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000  1 cash prize of 10,000  4 do. 5,000 each, are 20,000  10 do. 1,000 10,000  20 do. 500 10,000  100 do. 100 10,000  200 do. 50 10,000  400 do. 25 10,000  1,000 do. 10 10,000  15,000 do. 5 75,000  16,739 Prizes.  33,261 Blanks.  50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one!
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centrepieces and our corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, after the fortunate adventurers, in whom complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
SAMUEL BLANDGET.
3. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Wet & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mw&fim
This Day Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796."
In which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED.
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
This publication presents a concise statement of the facts means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the character of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disorganizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh, and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25. 22wtf
No. 188.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the twenty sixth day of July, in the twenty second year of the independence of the United States of America, JOHN PENNO, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V. and VI. of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," in which the charge of speculation against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted—Written by himself." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "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 times therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 27. w4w
An elegant House in Arch Street.
TO be let and entered on immediately a large and elegant house at the Corner of Arch and Ninth Street. There are two drawing rooms and one dining room—the largest is 33 feet by 26—and two are so connected by folding doors as to make but one. Also, five bed rooms, besides 3 in the garret, well finished for servants. There are stables and a coach house, with every convenience for a family. Enquire at No. 29, in North Seventh street, or at No. 218, Arch Street. Aug. 15. 23w3w
William Blackburn,
LOTTERY AND BROKER'S OFFICE
No. 64 South Second-Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. II, which commenced drawing the 29th May, FOR SALE. The price of tickets will rise in proportion as the drawing advances, particularly on account of the five first drawn tickets, prizes of four thousand dollars each, on the last day of drawing.
Check Books kept for examination and registering, in the Canal, No. 2, City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries.
Also, tickets for sale in the Schuylkill bridge and Perkiomen Bridge lotteries, which will begin drawing in the course of the summer.
The business of a Broker in all kinds of Stock, Bills, Notes, Lands, &c. &c. transacted with the utmost attention. June 2. tu&f
Erskine's View of the War.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents]
A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France.
By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15. 5
STATE TRIALS.
Sold by W. Young, Bookfeller, No. 52, South Second-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationery, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7. 7
For Sale,
That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story Stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story Stone house kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 31wtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house.
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Bookfellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards. New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M.D. June 20. 6t
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG,
No. 52, Second-Street, corner of Chestnut-Street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8vo price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12mo price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders Boards, Pasteboards, Bleathing and Blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24. 39w6w
Just Published, and now Selling,
By BENJAMIN DAVIES,
At his BOOK-STORE, No. 68, High-Street,
THE AMERICAN REPOSITORY
AND
ANNUAL REGISTER FOR THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE YEAR 1798: Containing complete and correct lists of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT, And a variety of useful tables, necessary to be known in every State of the Union. Embellished with two handsome Engravings, One of which is descriptive of a melancholy scene that occurred during the American war. Oct. 18. 5
The Philadelphia, Aston, and Tuckerton
MAIL STAGE.
THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Aston, Belfe, Hampton, Speedwell, and Marlin Furnace, Wading River, Nitting mill, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week; and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the conveyance of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. Daniel Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Joel Bodine's, at Longacoming; and on Friday, at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Caleb Evans's, innkeeper, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, (from the Atlantic 6, and from the East Grouwing Plains 7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passage boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warrington's house, on Tucker's Island, administering the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the sportsman who wishes to regale himself with fowling and fishing, may at this place be highly gratified, there being at almost every season of the year fowls and fish in abundance.—The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Evans's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at Joel Bodine's, at Wading River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 1 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Daniel Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of an equal distance will be less expensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater variety of amusement, as it will not only have a pleasant sail to the Atlantic from Tuckerton, but have the curiosity of seeing on the road a number of capital furnaces and forges, and one Nitting mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of any of the aforesaid iron works, are solicited to encourage and support this Stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the continuance of which can much depend on their aid. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid Daniel Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lb. of baggage, Two Dollars; for way passengers per mile, Four Cents—150 lb. of baggage equal to a passenger. Postage of letters, newspapers, &c. will be agreeably to law. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Tuckerton, Sept. 28. 03.5.22wtf
The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, to good a road in America. August 11. dlm. coif.
WINDOW GLASS,
OF Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City—
OF VARIOUS SIZES,
From 8 by 6 to 19 by 14. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Proprietors.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 6, 1797. 31wmtf
Chocolate and Mustard
Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground. Shelled or Pearl Barley. Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder. London Porter. Taunton and Burton Ale. Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption— For Sale by John Haworth. No. 98 South Front Street
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
ASSIGNEES OF JAMES GREENLEAF, HEREBY give notice, that they have disposed of the property assigned to them for the securing the payment of the note, acceptances, and endorsements given