Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-01-26 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1984.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow HANS OLOF KOCK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good found seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, decmber 21 3aw.tf.
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers for Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, jun. Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade. The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, falls well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldbrough & Baldwin, W. B. Goldbrough, Goldbrough & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, jun. august 3 $
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE SUBSCRIBER, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance, and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10 2aw
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11 $
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal or the following certificates of Bank Stock, standing in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M'EUEN & Co. nov. 28 3am
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer, No. 7, South Third Street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line, And has constantly for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad Cloths, Cambreres, Vest Patterns of all kinds, And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10 dtf
DANCING. Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE, First Dancers of the New Theatre, INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that they intend opening an ACADEMY at F. ur Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, and mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe.—Mr. & Mrs. Byrne having spent their whole lives in the acquirement of their profession, and it being their only employment, encourages them to hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Days of Tuition, at Oellers's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen.—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. January 11. dtf
FOR SALE, AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET. Linen Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well assorted, in whole and half boxes. Checks, in ditto. Drogheda's, and Brown 7-8 beated Linens. Irish Hackled Flax. Scots Thread. Men and Womens Combs. Russia Duck, of an excellent quality, and 100 hds. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. 12th. mo. 17. dtf
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Assorted Buttons, About 300. Sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Willis. No. 78, North Front near Arch-street.
WANTED, ABOUT fifty Casks of Flag Annatto or Rocou, Apply as above. dec 21 $
The owners of the ship NEW JERSEY from Canton expect in a few days part of the Cargo of that vessel in town, CONSISTING OF— A general assortment of Silks & Sattins, Nankeens, White and Yellow, Caffia China Ware assorted Bohem Souchong Hyson Skin Young Hyson Hyson, and Imperial TEAS, Of excellent quality, and in Large and Small packages. For terms of Sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archbald M c Call, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, dec 26 $
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. nov. 24
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Effences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries A L S O.—Italian Iuteffrings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3 $
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee House where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5 $
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec 29 $
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000 lbs Fine Flax Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } November 28 $
New Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jeffe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in cannisters. nov. 23 dtf
NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORKE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to present them for settlement to WILLIAM HUDSON, who is duly authorised to adjust the same.
REMOVAL. WILLIAM HUDSON, Has removed from No. 54. north Front Street, to No. 8. Chestnut, near the corner of Front, (to the store formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN MILLER junr.) Where he has for sale on his usual low terms, an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. december 28 dtf
NOTICE. THE public are desired to take notice, that the partnership of SAMUEL BENNETT and SAMUEL CAREY Jun. trading under the firm of BENNETT & CAREY, has dissolved. SAMUEL BENNETT BIRD WILSON Attorney for SAMUEL CAREY Jun. jan. 4. dtf
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } of JOHN HALL. dec. 31. dtf
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, } Executors. JOHN MORTON, } JOSEPH ANTHONY, } decmber 26. dtf
Bank of Pennsylvania, DECEMBER 27th, 1798. NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, that an Election of Nineteen DIRECTORS, to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the fourth of February next, at 10 o'clock. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh Section of the Act of Incorporation. "Article 2d. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected." dt 4F
Sales of valuable Property. A GREABLE to the last will and testament of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday, 14th February, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House in Second Street, the following REAL ESTATES, An elegant three story brick house, situated at the north-east corner of Ninth and High Streets, twenty eight feet front, with three story brick buildings, extending on Ninth Street, two hundred feet to a 26 feet wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole finished in the best manner. Also three Twenty-five feet Lots bounded by Filbert and Ninth Street extending back from Filbert Street seventy-five feet to the 26 feet Court before mentioned with the privilege of the said Court. Also a Lot with the Buildings thereon erected consisting of a New Four Story Brick Building on the east end and a two Story Brick Building on the west end situated in Water Street between Chestnut and Market containing in breadth Twenty-three feet and extending Eastward into the River Delaware Two hundred and fifty feet bounded eastward by the River Delaware Southward by James Pemberton, Westward by Water Street and Northward by Mary Fox's Estate with a reservation of a Cart way across the east end of said lot. The Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, and immediate possession of the House and Lots on High and Ninth Streets will be given and of the Store and Lots in Water Street the first of May next.
ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, } John Craig, } No. 12, Duck-street. jan. 14. 3aw.tf
Nicklin & Griffith, HAVE FOR SALE, Sail Cloth by the bale or piece, (No. 1 & 8) One bale of seam-twine Copper in sheets, from 24 by 48 to 48 by 60 inches Two tubs raised copper still bottoms Queens' ware, assorted in crates London porter in bottles, contained in cases Empty port-wine bottles Yellow ochre in casks Cochineal in feros Indigo in do. & cakes 35 cases and trunks of mullins, ginghams, dimities, musliners and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West India market 12 trunks printed calicoes 4 bales calimere, assorted 1 do. coarse woollens Old Madeira wine Sheathing paper English nails in casks, assorted. The Brig AMAZON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19. m.w.&fa.tf
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS Baftas Mamoodies Humhums Taffatics Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1 iawtf
Is there an American, young or old, not interested in the History of the first Rise and Progress of his native Country, and from so celebrated a pen as that of Doctor Robertson?
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No. 59, South Third Street, opposite the Bank of the United States, (Price one dollar neatly bound and lettered, in boards, five shillings) Dr. Robertson's History of AMERICA, Containing The history of Virginia to the year 1685, and the history of New-England to the year 1652, being what the Doctor had completed previous to his death. It has lately been given to the public with a preface by his son at Edinburgh, has already passed through three or four editions, and has been translated and published in French at Paris. Mr. Robertson in his preface observes, "During the course of tedious illness, which he early foreknew would have a fatal termination, Dr. Robertson at different times destroyed many of his papers: But after his death, But after his death, I found that part of the History of (British) America which he had wrote many years before, and which is now offered to the public. It is written with his own hand as all his works were; it is as carefully corrected as any part of his manuscripts which I have ever seen; and he had thought it worthy of being preserved, as it escaped the flames to which so many other papers had been committed. I read it with the utmost attention; but, before I came to any resolution about the publication, I put the MSS. into the hands of some of those friends whom my father used to consult on such occasions, as it would have been rashness and presumption in me, to have trusted to my own partial decision. It was perceived by some other persons also, in whose taste and judgment I have the greatest confidence: by all of them I was encouraged to offer it to the public, as curious and interesting in itself, and not inferior to any of my father's other works." The Editor of the Paris Edition apostrophizes the above work in the following manner. "Every thing ensures success to this volume the talents and reputation of the author, and the impression still recent in the minds of all who have read the excellent work of which this is the completion—all conspire to give it an extensive spread. The history of America was the master-piece of one of the two ablest, or rather one of the two only modern historians. He has created this part of history, distinguished this class of the New World, distinguished with the hand of a master the part of genius, fortune, courage and crime, and conquered as it were, America, for literary, commercial, and political Europe. To ensure this last volume circulation, it is necessary only to name its author, and to remark, it possesses all that acuteness of observation, that perspicuity of exposition, the art of referring effects to causes, and of mingling with the account of events, the whole-fact and more approved principles of morals and politics, for which this writer was so eminently conspicuous. In short, that it exhibits the talents of ROBERTSON" jan. 19. fjt
ABNER BRIGGS, Of the City of Philadelphia, STOREKEEPER, HAVING assigned over all his effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all his creditors— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO all persons who are indebted to the said Estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to either of the assignees; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged without further delay. GEORGE PENNOCK, } WILLIAM FRENCH, } January 2 wed.&ftr.6w
AT PRIVATE SALE, Several very elegant Situations for SUMMER RETREATS, Three and an half miles from the court-house near Frankford road. THESE situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbor, the city, Harrogate, Frankford, and several elegant country seats. Any person desirous of viewing the grounds will please apply to HENRY HAINES, on the premises, and for terms, which will be made easy, to ABRAHAM SNOWMAKER, no. 124, South Fourth Street, and for title to BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Esq. Arch. between Second and Front streets. jan. 8 dtf
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET, A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 3 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, contains 9 feet in front, on Market street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESNUT STREET, A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11 dtf
No. 128, The south-east corner of Market and Fourth streets, JACOB COX, HAS just received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large, general and elegant assortment of the most Fashionable Merchandize, (in the gentlemen's line)—The whole of which will be disposed of, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices for cash. dec. 19 2awtf
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Caronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Pouteus Deleire Stelle, of Trenton, who have, or shall, by the first of March next, sign the discharge of the said Stelle, will please to present their accounts to either of the subscribers, made up to the first of August 1797, as there will be a dividend made on the first of April next. The discharge will be in the possession of W. Mott, No. 62 Dock-street, until the first of March next. JAMES W. CLEMENT, } Acting WILLIAM MOTT, } assignees. jan. 10. 3aw.im
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Caronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses Gunners stores of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—1-3 erois boxes Patent shot in casks of 5cwt. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. October 29. eo tf
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy H A T, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8. 12wtf

FROM THE Anchor Club.
If we command our wealth we shall be rich and free: if our wealth commands us we are poor indeed.—Too great a sense of the value of a subordinate interest may be the very source of its danger, as well as the certain ruin of interests of a superior order. [Burke's Let. on Regicide Peace.]
PARSIMONY and extravagance are both highly injurious to a state; but the former is a more dangerous vice than the latter. By refusing to make provision for a threatened evil, on motives of an overstrained economy, thousands may be surrendered to the dread of expense, and, what is above all price, Honor and Independence may fall a sacrifice to calculations on cents and farthings. With this mischievous disposition America has to contend. It not only affails her in its naked simplicity, counting cost without reference to final advantage, but it is made the instrument of artifice, lends its specious countenance to cover treachery, and combined with pusillanimity has even induced some to prefer tribute, degrading tribute, to the expenses of a just and an honorable War.—Could we prevail on the opposition to resign other false notions and prejudices, with which this is closely connected, we should have little to fear from itself. But while the present anxiety for novelty and innovation exists in despite of the lessons of experience; while the austerity of republican manners, the sweets of pastoral repose, and the savageness of voluntary power, are made more the object of our pursuit, than the urbanity, dignity, and refinement of polished life; and while this model of national character is admired by the multitude, though drawn by the feverish imagination of those, who, having been led by founder minds, into a new and dangerous path with success; suppose all is flowery and fair, with neither gin nor pit-fall. This rage for frugality must also continue to embarrass every measure whereby we may hope to rise: it will hang like a mill-stone round the neck of our country, and deliver us bound hand and foot, into the clutches of our foes. It is however but fair to acknowledge, that these things are foreign to the spirit and feelings of our industrious yeomanry, and the more sober and respectable classes of our citizens. They become daily more and more convinced that their advocates are men determined to amuse themselves, though with the destruction of our best interests. Men who calumniate, condemn, and shackle the administration, unrestrained by responsibility. Men, whose little talents must be displayed, whose little resentments must be gratified, Whose inveterate prejudices are not to be resigned: Who are indeed that sour and fermenting quality in a state, by which the sediment of society is stirred up to discolour and confuse the whole mass. Yet, notwithstanding the great body of our countrymen are aware of all this, it does not follow that we are secure from the repeated attacks, and unwearied perseverance of Faction. We have done much by our firm and decided measures in weakening its influence, and in exposing its inconsistency; but by resolving to hazard all in defence of all, we shall nearly accomplish its defeat. We shall do more; we shall add vigour to our endeavours, increase to our fields, and respectability to our name.
Commerce is the source which supplies the circulating principle of Life, and while it is kept free and unobstructed, Industry is encouraged, Arts, Manufactures and Agriculture continue to flourish, and every part of the community is healthful and active: The benefits it diffuses reflect back the means of extending them, and the expenses attendant on its preservation are, or may be, returned ten fold into the Coffers of the State. But by denying our trade the necessary protection, the motives to industry will cease to exist, the produce of our country will become a drug, the influx of wealth be cut off, our Farmers be dispirited, and more real property lost to the State than all the savings of economy ever will reimburse.
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR,
NO. 96, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6. tuthsa
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26.
Extract of a letter from Richmond.
"I have been for some time very much disturbed at the politics of this country; I have had suspicions for some time, that there are a party in our Legislature who with a separation from the union; in which belief I am confirmed by the proceedings of the party, at the head of which is Mr. John Taylor, who, it appears, can carry almost every measure he wishes. Some time since he procured resolutions to be passed, declaring the Alien and Sedition Bills unconstitutional, in vindication of which, he has had leave from the house to bring in the enclosed address for their approbation, to go forth accompanied with a certain number of copies of the Constitution of the United States, and of the Alien and Sedition Bills, with their resolutions, all of which are intended, I believe, to render the people of this country dissatisfied to the general government. What will be the effect, I cannot say—but the times are alarming, and, unless the general government takes measures to check the thing in its infancy, I do not know how soon we may be involved in a Civil War. I most religiously believe there are a party in this country who with it; and I have no doubt but the enclosed address is intended to alarm the people unnecessarily, and, if possible, to provoke them to opposition. Remember it has not yet passed the house, tho' I have no doubt but it will, and by a large majority—as that party is all powerful."
ADDRESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Fellow Citizens, UNWILLING to shrink from our representative responsibility, conscious of the purity of our motives, but acknowledging your right to supervise our conduct, we invite your serious attention to the emergency, which dictated the subjoined resolutions. Whilst we disdain to alarm you by ill-founded jealousies, we recommend an investigation, guided by the coolness of wisdom, and a decision bottomed on firmness, but tempered with moderation.
It would be perfidious in those entrusted with the guardianship of the state sovereignty, not to warn you of encroachments, which, though clothed with the pretext of necessity, or disguised by arguments of expediency, may yet establish precedents, which will ultimately devote a generous and unselfish people, to a bondage under power usurped.
Encroachments springing from a government, whose organization cannot be maintained without the co-operation of the states; whose authorities are constantly liable to be modified by their concurrence, because they consist of exceptions from power previously exercised by the states, which they only conceded, on account of the right of control reserved, are the strongest excitements upon the state legislatures to watchfulness, and impose upon them the strongest obligation, to preserve unimpaired the line of partition.
State tranquility amidst infractions of the federal compact, would either beget a speedy consolidation, by precipitating the state governments into impotency and contempt; or foster perpetual revolutions, by a repetition of these infractions, until the people are roused to appear in the majesty of their strength. It is to avoid these calamities, that we exhibit to the people, for whose benefit the general government was ordained, the momentous question, whether the constitution of the United States shall yield to a construction, which defies every constraint, and overwhelms the best hopes of republicanism.
Exhortations to disregard domestic usurpation, until foreign danger shall have past, is a deceptive artifice which may be for ever used; because the possessors of power, who are the advocates for its extension, can ever create national embarrassments, to be successfully employed as arguments, that the people should sleep, whilst that power is swelling, silently, secretly, and fatally. Of the same character are insinuations of a foreign influence, which seize upon a laudable enthusiasm against danger from abroad, and distort it to an unnatural application, so as to blind your eyes against danger at home.
The sedition act presents that which was never expected by the early friends of the constitution. It was then admitted, that the state sovereignties were only diminished, by powers specifically enumerated. Now, federal authority is deduced from implication; general phrases, which were used as indications or recitals of that intention, which included the framing of the constitution, are grasped by ambition, and wrested into grants of power; and from the existence of a state law, it is inferred, that Congress possesses a similar power of legislation.
The sedition act is the offspring of these tremendous pretensions, which inflict a death wound on the sovereignty of the States.
For the honor of American understanding, we will not believe that the people have been allured into the adoption of a constitution, by an affectation of defining powers, whilst a construction was lurking under the covert of unperfected recitals, which was to erect the will of Congress into a power, paramount in all cases, and therefore limited in none. And yet it is in vain we search for any specified power, embracing the right of legislating against the freedom of the press; on the contrary, we plainly see, that the extensive prospects announced by the preamble of the constitution, are defined and
limited by the agencies allowed for realizing those prospects.
Had the states been despoiled of their sovereignties by the generality of the preamble, and had the general government been endowed with whatever they should judge to be instrumental towards union, justice, tranquility, common defence, general welfare, and the preservation of liberty, nothing could have been more frivolous than an enumeration of powers.
It is vicious in the extreme to calumniate meritorious public servants; but it is both artful and vicious to rouse the public indignation against calumny, in order to conceal usurpation. Calumny is forbidden by the laws, usurpation by the constitution. Calumny injures individuals, usurpation states. Calumny may be redressed by the common judicatures, usurpation can only be controuled by the act of society. Ought that which is most mischievous to be rendered less hateful, by that which is injurious in a decree, less pernicious? But the laws for the correction of calumny were not defective. Every libelous writing or expression might receive its punishment, whether it injured private citizens or public officers, in the state courts, from juries summoned by an officer, who does not receive his appointment from the President, and is under no influence to court the pleasure of government. Now is there any distinction in the constitution empowering congress exclusively to punish calumny directed against an officer of the general government; so that a construction assuming the power of protecting the reputation of a citizen officer, will extend to the case of any other citizen, and open to congress a right of legislation in every conceivable case which can arise between individuals.
In answer to this it is urged, that every government possesses an inherent power of self-preservation, entitling it to do whatever it shall judge necessary for that purpose.
This is a repetition of the doctrine of implication and expediency in different language and admits of a similar, and decisive answer, namely, that as the powers of Congress are defined and specified, powers inherent, implied or expedient, are obviously the creatures of ambition, because the care expended in defining powers would otherwise have been superfluous. Powers extracted from such sources, will be indefinitely multiplied, by the aid of armies and patronage, which, with the impossibility of controuling them by any demarcation, would presently terminate reasoning, and ultimately swallow up the state sovereignties.
So insatiable is a lust of power, that it has resorted to a distinction between the freedom and the licentiousness of the press, for the purpose of converting the third amendment of the constitution, which was dictated by the most lively anxiety to preserve that freedom into an instrument for abridging it. Thus usurpation even justifies itself by a precaution against usurpation; and thus an amendment universally designed to quiet every fear is adduced as the source of an act, which has produced general terror or alarm.
The distinction between liberty and licentiousness, is still a repetition of the protean doctrine of implication, which is ever ready to work its ends by varying its shape. By its help, the judge as to what is licentious, may escape through any constitutional restriction. Under it, men of a particular religious opinion, might be excluded from office, because such exclusion would not amount to an establishment of religion, and because it might be said that their opinions were licentious. And under it, Congress might denounce a religion to be heretical and licentious, and proceed to its suppression. Remember that precedents once established, are ever prophetic of the use to which they will be turned at some period; and that the nation which reposes on the pillow of political confidence, will sooner or later end its political existence in a deadly lethargy. Remember also, that it is to the press mankind are indebted, for having dispelled the clouds which long encompassed religion—for disclosing her genuine lustre—and disseminating her salutary doctrines.
As if we were bound to look for security from the personal protect of congress, amidst the frailties of man; and not from the barriers of the constitution; it has been urged that the accused under the sedition act, is allowed to prove the truth of the charge. This flimsy veil will not for a moment disguise the unconstitutionality of the act, if it be recollected that opinions, as well as false facts are made punishable, and that the truth of an opinion is not susceptible of proof. By subjecting the truth of opinion to the regulation of fine and imprisonment, to be inflicted by those who are of a different opinion, the free range of the human mind is at a blow cut off. Religion is but opinion, and under the same precedent, its truth or licentiousness may be ascertained and punished by a jury of a different creed. This law then commits the double sacrilege of arresting reason, in her progress towards perfection, and of placing religion in a state of disfavor.—But where does the constitution allow congress to create crimes and inflict punishment, provided they allow the accused to exhibit evidence in his defence? This doctrine, united with the assertion, that sedition is a common law offence, and therefore within the correcting power of congress, opens at once the hideous volumes of penal law, and turns loose upon us the utmost invention of insatiable malice and ambition, which in all ages have debauched morals, depressed liberty, shackled religion, supported despotism, and deluged the scaffold with blood.
All the preceding arguments, arising from a deficiency of constitutional power in congress, apply to the alien act, and it is liable to others, of peculiar application. If a suspicion that aliens are dangerous, constitute the justification of that power exercised over them by congress, then a similar suspicion will justify the exercise of a similar power over natives. Because there is nothing in the constitution distinguishing between the power of a state to permit the residence of natives and of aliens. It is therefore a right originally possessed, and never surrendered by
the respective states, and which is rendered dear and valuable to Virginia, because it is assailed through the bosom of the constitution, and because her peculiar situation renders the early admission of aliens and laborers, an interest of vast importance.
But this bill contains other features, still more alarming and dangerous. It dispenses with the trial by jury: it violates the judicial system; it confounds legislative, executive and judicial powers; it punishes without trial; and it bestows upon the President, despotic power over a numerous class of men. Are such measures consistent with our constitutional principles? And will an accumulation of power so extensive in the hands of the executive over aliens, secure to natives the blessings of republican liberty?
Herewith we submit to your consideration the opinions of a sister state respecting these laws, which will supercede the necessity of farther observations from us.
If measures can mould governments, and if an uncontrouled power of construction, is surrendered to those who administer them, their progress may be easily foreseen. A lover of monarchy, who opens the treasures of corruption, by distributing emolument among devoted partizans, may at the same time be approaching his object, and deluding the people with professions of republicanism. He may confound monarchy and republicanism, by the art of definition. He may varnish over the dexterity which ambition never fails to display, with the pliancy of language, the seduction of expediency, or the prejudices of the times. And he may come at length to avow, that so extensive a territory as that of the United States, can only be governed by the energies of monarchy; that it cannot be defended, except by standing armies; and that it cannot be united, except by consolidation.
An accumulation of materials foreboding the dire success of such an avowal, already exists. These materials consist, In fiscal systems and arrangements, which keep an host of commercial and wealthy individuals, embodied and obedient, to the mandates of the treasury.
In mercenary armies and navies, which will on the one hand enlist the tendency of man, to pay homage to his fellow creature who can feed or honor him; and on the other employ the principle of fear, by punishing imaginary insurrections, under the pretext of preventive justice.
In an extensive establishment of a volunteer militia, rallied together by a political creed, armed, and officered by executive power, so as to rob the states of their constitutional right to appoint militia officers—to place the great bulk of the yeomanry in a defenceless situation, and perhaps even to open the doors of congress to officers having commissions under the executive.
In swarms of officers civil and military, who can inculcate political tenets tending to consolidation and monarchy both by indulgencies and severities; and can act as spies over the free exercise of human reason.
In the exclusive knowledge of an intercourse with foreign nations, which enables an executive to guide public impressions, by fragments of information, colored to disgust or deceive, so as to expose us to the whole catalogue of intrigues foreign and domestic which foreign quarrels perpetually beget.
In destroying by the sedition act, the responsibility of public servants and public measures to the people, thus retrograding towards the exploded doctrine. "That government is the master and not the servant of the people," and exposing America, which acquired the honor of taking the lead among nations towards perfecting political principles, to the disgrace of returning first to ancient ignorance and barbarism.
In exercising a power of depriving a portion of the people, of that representation in congress bestowed by the constitution, under pretence that the representative chosen ought to express his opinions, according to the will of a majority, to be explained by executive and judicial authority; thus establishing a precedent for sapping the last fortress to which republicanism can retreat.
In corrupting the garrison of that fortress, by admitting into it military characters, whose rank and pay may depend upon their voting for war; whilst the constitution sedulously laboured, that the people, by a representation of the utmost purity, should exclusively determine that question; well knowing, that the appetite for power, invariably impels the man who possesses much, to seek for more.
In the adoration and efforts of some, known to be rooted in enmity to republican government, applauding and supporting measures by every contrivance, calculated to take advantage of public blindness, which is allowed to be ingenuous, but will be fatally injurious.
In the suppression of the freedom of the press, and investing the executive with legislative, executive, and judicial powers, over a numerous body of men.
And that we may shorten the baleful catalogue, in establishing by successive precedents such a mode of construing the constitution, as will rapidly remove every restraint upon federal power.
Let history be consulted; let the man of experience reflect; nay, let the artificers of monarchy be asked, what farther materials they can need, for building up their favorite system.
These are solemn, but painful truths; and yet we recommend it to you, not to forget the possibility of danger from without, although danger threatens us from within. Usurpation is indeed dreadful, but against foreign invasion, if that should happen, let us rise with hearts and hands united, and repel the attack, with the zeal of freemen, who will still strengthen their title to chaste usurpation, by defending their country.
Pledged as we are, fellow-citizens, to these sacred engagements, we yet humbly and fervently implore the Almighty disposer of events, to avert from our land, war and usurpation, the scourges of mankind; to permit our fields to be cultivated in peace; to instil into nations the love of friendly intercourse; to suffer our youth to be educated
in virtue; and to preserve our morality from the pollution, invariably incident to habits of war; to prevent the labourer and husbandman from being harassed by taxes and imposts; to remove from ambition the means disturbing the commonwealth; to annihilate all pretexts for power afforded by war; to maintain the constitution; and to bless our nation with tranquility, under whose benign influence we may reach the summit of happiness and glory, to which we are destined by nature and nature's God.
An elegant Chariot, With plated harness. For SALE at the Merchant's Coffee House, On Saturday next, at 10 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO.
MADEIRA WINE FOR SALE, At the late dwelling-house of HENRY HILL, Esq. On Tuesday morning next, precisely at 11 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. Approved endorsed notes, at 60 days, will be received in payment.
Henry Zantinger, SURVIVING PARTNER OF THE HOUSE OF Keppele & Zantinger, Will dispose of all their Stock in Trade, upon moderate terms, consisting of the following articles, in packages and open, Bread and narrow Cloths, Sewing Silks, Twift Cashmere, Swansdowns, Gingham, Bengal Stripes Plains Beverets, Beaver Gloves and Bindings Coatings, Elastic Cloths, Threads Flannels, Swankins, Coloured and Scotch Haizes, } in Bales, Men's and Women's Cot. Reef Blankets, } do. do. Hosiery Striped do. } do. do. Do. do. Silk do. Thicksets, Velvets, Corduroys, Men's Beaver Hats Fancy Coats, Vest Coatings, Pocket and Children's Knives Jeans, Fustians, Nankens, Barlow and other Pen- Cott. Baadanoes Romall, Knives Linnen and Cotton pocket Knives and Forks, Butcher- et Handkerchiefs, ers Knives Pulicet and other ditto Scissors, Shears, Razors Silk Hdkfs, Ferrets, Ivory, horn, and other Olive, purple and china Combs Shawls, Needles, Spectacles, and Apron Checks, } in Trunks, Spoons. Calicoes and } do. do. Thimbles, Curry Combs Chintzes, } do. do. &c. &c. Furnitures, Camblets, Calimancoes, N. B. A large assortment of Pearl, Steel and Durants, I. Spinning & other Stuffs, other Buttons.
For Savannah, To sail the first opening, The well accommodated and fast sailing ship SWIFT PACKET, PATRICK GRIBBIN, Master, Now lying at Latimer's wharf.—For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95, South Front Street.
40 Boxes of Fresh Citron Just arrived via New-York, and for Sale by JOHN CRAIG, Who has also for Sale, Old Madeira Wine of the first quality, India Muslins, coarse and fine, &c. A quantity of the best English large leaf Clover Seed.
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, fourth Second street, —viz— An assortment of Teas of the first quality,
White and yellow nankens Cassia, silk umbrellas an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lustrine do. do. satins do. ins do. do. senhaw do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing silks Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use.
To be Sold at Public Sale, At the Merchant's Coffee House, On Saturday the 26th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening,
A well finished three story BRICK HOUSE, BRICK kitchen, brick necessary, and brick smoke house in the yard, situate in Coates' alley, a little above Race street, and about 100 feet east from 2d street.
The house is about 16 feet front and about 75 feet deep. The house is neatly painted and papered, has a private alley, is very convenient; the whole yard is paved with brick, and has a beautiful opening back. The terms of payment will be easy, and conditions published at the time of sale—an indisputable title will be given to the purchaser, and possession may be had in one month.
SHANNON & POALK, Auctioners jan. 24. dltat
TO BE SOLD, A two story Stone House, LATELY built, with two acres of land, on the Bristol road, about a mile above Frankfort. The situation is high and healthy, and the water excellent.—For terms apply to Mr. John McCelland, or Mr. Richard Whitehead, No. 62, Vine-street.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania for the renewal of a Certificate of the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or destroyed, Philad. Jan. 25. d6w

Late Foreign Articles
RASTADT, October 21.
After the deputies of the empire had the day before yesterday formed the Conclusion...
The underlined ministers plenipotentiary of his royal Prussian majesty are informed...
(Signed)
“GOERTZ, JACOBI, DOHM.”
Rastadt, Oct. 19, 1798.
We understand that another energetic note has been presented to the French ministers...
Count Goertz has also been ordered by his court to declare, that the king his master...
October 23.
The following is the answer of the French minister to the note of the Prussian minister...
The underlined ministers of the French Republic have received the note of the Prussian plenipotentiaries...
“BONER, JEAN DERBY, ROBERJOT.”
Rastadt, Oct. 23, 1798.
As the situation of Ehrenbreitstein becomes of serious importance, and the French ministers have as yet returned no answer...
LINDAU, Oct. 20.
It is generally reported here, that the Austrian troops on the 18th took possession of Chur...
FELDKIRCH, Oct. 22.
The French yesterday entered the Country of the Grisons near Dientis, to the South of Ilanz...
tired to bring up reinforcements. On this intelligence 12,000 Austrian troops yesterday afternoon entered the territory of the Grisons...
October 21.
The Austrian General Auffenberg, who commands the troops that have entered the Country of the Grisons, has published a manifesto...
Milan October 20.
Three of our Directory and fifty Legislators suspected of want of affection for France have been displaced...
Paris, November 1.
Forty-one Belgium rebels have been shot at Malines.
Ad. Villeneuve, from the Nile, is denounced for cowardice.
November 5.
The Swiss Directory have ordered the preparation of a body of troops, as it appears the Austrians and French are about to recommence hostilities.
November 6.
An Army of 18,000 men is in full march for Naples.
November 9.
The Directory have not sent an Agent to America.
Tom Paine in a letter to the Directory recommends that if the English execute Irishmen with Fr. Commissioners, that the French should execute such Irish as they take with Eng. Commissioners.
Brussels, Oct. 28.
All travellers are stopped by the revolutionists. The officers have scarlet uniforms.
October 31.
About 3000 Revolutionists are near the Canal. They lately shot their Chief, suspecting him of treachery.
A Paris paper of Nov. 11, states, that a French convoy was seen going to Alexandria, with supplies when only two English frigates to guard the harbour.
Same paper says, the minister of Marine is about to give orders for the immediate building of 16 ships of the line, 18 frigates, and 16 smaller.
BOSTON, January 18.
Arrived ship Diana, Edward Davis, Commander, in 55 days from London. Sailed with convoy.
Capt. Davis has brought 26 twelve pound cannon for the main deck of the frigate building in this town. Likewise her hearth and forge.
Capt. D. heard in London, that the American Minister had remonstrated against the transportation of the Irish Traitors to the U.S.
Capt. D. does not believe there were any American Agents in England purchasing armed vessels.
It was generally reported that a Packet had been dispatched from England for the United States with overtures from his Britannic Majesty for a treaty offensive and defensive.
ANY Persons wanting
passage to France, can obtain it in the Swedish Barque Neptune, Daniel Jaderholm, master, lying at New-York, by applying to Mr. Letombe, or to Richard Soderstrom, Consul General of Sweden, in this city.
jan. 24
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the honorable JOHN D. COXE, esq., President of the Court of Common Pleas, and of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the first Circuit, consisting of the city and county of Philadelphia, and the counties of Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware, Wm. Robinson, the younger, Jonathan Bayard Smith, and Reynold Keen, esquires, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, and Justices of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the said county of Philadelphia, have issued their Precept bearing date the 18th day of January, 1799, and to me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, at the State-house in the said City of Philadelphia, on the 18th day of February next.
Notice is hereby given to the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia, and to all the Justices of the Peace, the Coroners, and Constables within the said City and Counties of Philadelphia, that they be then and there, in their own proper persons, with their Rolls, Records, Inquisitions, Examinations and other Remembrances, to do those things which to their offices in that behalf appertain to be done. And also all those who will profess against the Prisoners that are or shall be in the Goal of the City and County of Philadelphia, are to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just.
JONATHAN PENROSE, sheriff.
God save the Common-Wealth.
jan. 24.
SAMUEL PARKER, BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER, No. 137, MULBERRY-STREET.
CONTINUES to carry on the Brass-founding Business as usual, where his former customers and the public may be supplied with castings for machines to any pattern, rudder braces, bolts, &c. for ships.
It may be proper to add, that, as it has been reported he had declined the business, S. P. takes this means of informing the public that he is making arrangements to carry it on still more extensively, hoping thereby to comply promptly with such orders as he may have to execute.
BELLS, of any size, cast for churches and other institutions; printers rules, &c. jan. 23
TO LET,
And may be entered on in about two weeks from the date,
TWO Ranges of stores and Counting Houses lately erected by the subscriber, just below Market-street wharf;—The stand for business equal to any in the city. For terms apply to
PAUL BECK, jr.
No. 11 South Water-street.
Who has in store several boxes, chests and packages merchandise received from New-York per the Schooner Weymouth, Henry Allen master,—the owners are requested to call for them. dec. 31.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes Six Per Cent (15/8 to 8), Three Per Cent (9/9), BANK United States (23 per cent), Pennsylvania (24 to 21), North America (46 ditto), Insurance comp. N.A. shares (13 to 13 1-8 dollars), Pennsylvania shares (50 ditto, Divd. on COURSE OF EXCHANGE).
COMMUNICATIONS.
A very extraordinary remark occurs in the concluding paragraph of Mr. Gerry's communication to the Secretary of State, dated Nantasket Road. "If," says he, "the national pulse beats high for war," and then goes on with a fervent prayer that in the event his countrymen may be crowned with success.
To increase the power of a good man, is at all times the surest means of increasing his usefulness: and to say that a good man can possess too much power is a solecism in our language.—It is like giving more hands to the human body, where two are incompetent to the uses of nature. It is in fact, creating entirely new organs, by which extraordinary services are performed.
Yesterday afternoon, the body of the late Mr. Tazewell, was interred in the burial ground of Christ Church. The pall was supported by six Senators, of which the Vice-President was one; and attended by both houses of Congress, their Chaplains, &c. by the Senate and House of Representatives of this State, together with the principal officers of the government.
A letter is received from captain Bainbridge late of the armed Schooner Retaliation, dated the 28th of November, on board a French frigate at Guadalupe, mentioning that the Americans were generally confined in prison there, but that he was on board the frigate by the influence of the captain.
The appeal from the Legislature of Virginia, to the people of that State, given in the preceding page, is one of those artful and invidious performances which designing men use to awaken the passions, and to call into operation the prejudices of the mind, without reaching the reason and understanding. The usual grounds of opposition are repeated: and in order to add fuel to the flame, a hue and cry is commenced, that the destruction of religious liberty is also aimed at.
AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF Madras Handkerchiefs,
FOR SALE BY Merdecad Lewis. jan. 26.
WHEREAS
ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property to me the subscriber for the benefit of his creditors, this is to request all persons indebted to the said Isaac Painter, to prevent further trouble, to make immediate payment to me the subscriber; and all those having any demands against him to render in their accounts to JACOB CLARK, Assignee. jan. 26
TO THE PUBLIC.
ALL Persons are cautioned, against purchasing at the sales advertised by Jonathan Penrose esq., sheriff, for this evening, the yearly sum of Three Hundred Pounds, payable to Sarah the wife of Thomas Britton, out of the estate of Thomas Salter, deceased. As the subscriber is advised by her council that the same is so secured to her by the will of her late husband Thomas Salter, as not to be liable for the payment of the debts of her present husband Thomas Britton. SARAH BRITTON. january 26
TO BE LET,
A COMMODIOUS THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, in Walnut near Fifth Street, and adjoining the subscriber. BENJAMIN W. MORRIS. january 26.
A handsome compensation will be given to a person of unexceptionable moral character, and who has received a liberal education, for instructing a select number of young persons in Geography, Arithmetic, Writing, and Reading.
ALL PERSONS,
INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq., late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement.
WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r.
Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. jan. 8
INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE Subscribers respectfully inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the Insurance of shipping will be opened on Monday next, 28th inst. at No. 95 South Front-street—where a share of the public patronage is solicited.
N. & J. FRAZIER. jan. 25.
FILTERING STONES.
Of an excellent quality for Ships or Families FOR SALE BY Thomas & Joshua Fisher. No. 5, Dock street. 1st mo. 25.
TO THE PUBLIC.
AS divers reports have been circulated prejudicial to my character, particularly relative to my medical abilities, I beg leave to inform those who dispute my capacity in the art of medicine, that I am willing at any time in the presence of respectable persons to produce my credentials, from good authority in support of my medical capacity; certifying when and where I passed a regular examination before a board of the king's physicians and surgeons—signed by his Britannic majesty's governor, at the Castle of Saint Lewis, in Quebec. J. KINLAID. jan. 25.
Auction of Books & Maps.
TO-MORROW, The 26th instant, Precisely at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, At the Auction Store of the Subscribers, No. 34, Dock-street. WILL BE SOLD, A valuable Collection of BOOKS & MAPS.
CONSISTING partly of a Consignment, and partly of a private Library; comprising Law, Divinity, Physic, History, Travels, Voyages and Miscellanies. The books, except a few, are entirely new, and well worthy the attention of the literati and the public. When dark, the Auction Room will be lighted up, and the sale continued until the whole are disposed of. EDWARD POLE, & Co. jan. 25.
January 23d, 1799.
IN pursuance of a resolve of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, The Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay ten dollars on each of their respective shares of stock, on or before the first day of March next, to the Treasurer of the Company at their office near the Bank of Pennsylvania.
Extract from the minutes, GEORGE WORRALL, Sec'y. WILLIAM GOVETT, Treasurer. jan. 25.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of JOHN GREEN & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said Firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands to present them for settlement to any one of the Subscribers—each being duly authorized to adjust the same.
JOHN GREEN. EDMUND DARCH. SAMUEL DARCH.
N. B.—They have the remainder of their stock of Goods—consisting of Ironmongery, Hardware, &c. At No. 16, North Second Street, which they are selling on very low terms to close the business. jan. 18
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit:
"New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America—By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Corresponding Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the time therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL WALLIS, esq., of Murcey township, in the county of Lycoming, lately deceased, are hereby required to come forward immediately and pay their respective debts. And all persons having legal demands against the Estate, are requested to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement.
JOHN WALLIS, WILLIAM ELLIS, DANIEL SMITH, JOHN ADELM, } Administrators. december 22
LARENCE SECKEL,
No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon Cogniac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Sprits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the tenth day of December, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, JOHN LAMBERT of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following, to wit:
"A short and practical Essay on Farming; being the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection, and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Potomac and Alloway creek, in Salem county, New-Jersey—Showing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the terms therein mentioned."
D. CALDWELL.
Clerk of the Dist. of Pennsylvania. dec. 13
AN ACT,
Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be presented for allowance. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which, according to the course of the Treasury have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be forever barred and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the proper creditors, or their legal representatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this Act to be published in one or more of the public papers of each State.
(Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate. Pro. Tem. Approved July 9, 1798.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. w 1st Mar.
City Commissioners Office.
January 8th, 1799.
THE following arrangement was made by the Board, for the more effectual cleaning of the City; each Commissioner to superintend a district, viz.,
No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the North side of Vine-street, to the South side of Mulberry-street. 2. Hugh Roberts, from the South side of Mulberry-street to the South side of Chestnut-street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the South side of Chestnut-street to the North side of Spruce-street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the North side of Spruce-street to the South side of Cedar-street. Note.—When any of the public Pumps are out of order to the Southward of High-street—application may be made to Thomas Dixey in 5th near Cedar-street, or Godfrey Gebler in 4th between Walnut and Chestnut-streets. And for the Northern part of the city to Dixey and Dehaven, in 8th street, between Sassafras and Vine-streets.
Meetings of the Commissioners are as usual, every Tuesday evening, at 5 o'clock, at the Old Court-House. jan. 19.
City Commissioner's Office,
January 15, 1799.
For the information of the Citizens, the following extract of an act of Assembly, passed the 18th day of February, 1769, is now republished.
Sec. 43. AND be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons, shall, after the publication hereof, presume to call, carry, draw out, or lay any dead horse, or other dead carcase of cattle, sheep, hog or dog, or any excrement or filth from vaults, privies or necessary houses, and shall leave such carcase, carrion or filth, without burying the same, a sufficient depth in the ground, on any part of the commons of the said city, or on or near any streets, lanes, alleys or highways, within the said city, district or township adjoining the same, every person or persons so offending and being convicted thereof, before any justice of the peace of the city or county of Philadelphia, respectively, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, the sum of thirty shillings. Agreeably to a resolution of the Select and Common Councils, dated the 10th of January 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
That a PIT or HOLE, is now prepared on the west side of Fifth street, from Schuylkill, between Vine and Sassafras streets.
And one other PIT or HOLE, is opened on the west side of Fifth street, from Schuylkill, between Walnut and Spruce streets, where all filth or excrement from vaults or privies, of the city of Philadelphia, shall be deposited. Wherefore, if any person or persons shall be found transferring, they must expect to be punished as the law directs, and that the same will be strictly enforced. jan. 19
A Farm for Sale.
WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order of Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 28th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M.
THE PLANTATION,
Late the property of Raper Hoskins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality—The whole has been used for many years as a grazing farm and is under an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and kitchen in good repair; the dwelling house has four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about six acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The banks are in good repair, and walled in front with stone.
Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbourhood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of viewing the premises, will be shown them by applying in Chester to
ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 18, 1799.
Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hoskins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. 39w1d1f

WHEREAS, BY an Act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars; however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations hereforecharged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, authorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treasury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five millions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited.
Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit:
1st. A hook for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which hook shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said Loan, the surplus shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars.
2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by special agreement, with the individuals who may be subscribers.
3d. On the failure of payment of any installment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next succeeding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States.
4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at either of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode Island, Hartford in Connecticut, Albany in New York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipt of the Cashiers of the Offices of Discount and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscriptions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury.
5th. The sum or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, certificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whole or part the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding.
6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursuance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the time fixed for the payment of the respective installments payable quarterly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.
7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the Treasury of the United States or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited.
8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States.
9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations hereforecharged upon them, by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfillment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
ON Friday evening last about six o'clock, JOHN SHIELDS, Jun. second son of Mr. John Shields, of this city, was assaulted by four ruffians in Front street, near the Auction Store of Edward Fox, Esq. He made all the resistance in his power of a youth of fifteen; finding himself overpowered by numbers, he endeavored to escape; one of the fellows pursued him, threw him, jumped on his leg and broke it. Any person that can give any information of the name or place of abode of any of the four, will confer a favor by calling at No. 22, Chestnut street. January 21.
WANTED, A QUANTITY OF UNREFINED CAMPHOR, ENQUIRE OF THE PRINTER. jan. 29
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Palsunk, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN FIMISTER, of this city, deceased, are requested to make payment; and all those having any demands against the same, are hereby called to produce their accounts for settlement, to ELIZABETH FIMISTER, Admin'x JOHN HUCHENSON, Admin'x Philadelphia, jan. 21
Five Dollars Reward. STOLEN yesterday morning, between 10 and 12 o'clock, from No. 68, South Fourth Street, A Single case Silver Watch, the maker's name Markable—number not known. The letters W. H. are scratched on the rim of the case—a steel chain and key, gilt seal with a cypher W. H. engraved on it. Whoever will give me information so that the thief may be brought to justice shall receive the above reward. W. H. YDON. jan 21
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street.
215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen linens and oznabrugs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell
70 do. bleached and brown heffians
40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags
20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do.
30 shells platillas
1 do. dowlas
30 do. creas a la Morlaix
12 do. chopailles
15 do. Bielefeld linen
90 do. pattenbornes
45 do. Brittanias
1 do. Holland canvas
1 do. Russia do.
3 do. Russia sheetings
1 do. Russia drilens
2 do. brown holland
2 do. Silicia rouans
1 do. Waaren drop linen
1 do. Caraudoles
1 do. Flemish linens
1 do. cambricks and lawns
1 do. diaper
12 do. stripes
18 do. checks
2 do. gamois
1 do. Arabia stripe
1 do. hunting for colors
1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs
1 do. Turkey yarn
6 bales empty bags
1 chest hair ribband
3 boxes tapes, assorted
2 do. bobbin, assorted
1 box threads & tapes
1 do. fine blue lilitados
5 shells men's slippers
3 do. bed ticks
2 calts hog's bristles
6 shells writing paper
4 do. quills
NOTICE. THE creditors of George Johnston, late of Queen Ann's county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state aforesaid, on Thursday the 21st day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a proportional division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors according to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate. REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 22.
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches.
WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. june 11
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE. THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1500 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a Smoke house, &c. The Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock & Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHBALD MC CALL, JUN. December 12.
DRIED PEACHES, In barrels. Demijohns, Claret, Porter, and Port Wine } BOTTLES. And Corks in Bales—For sale by BENJ. W. MORRIS. Dec. 20
THE SUBSCRIBER LATELY OF THE HOUSE OF LANE, GODFREY & Co. INFORMS his friends in particular and the public in general, that he continues in the same line of business as formerly at the place lately occupied by Messrs. Morgan and Price, on Stamps & Wharf, below the Drawbridge, where he has for sale a general assortment of bar, rod, sheet and hoop iron, country and English steel, open and ten plate stones, a few pair of double fortified 4 and 6 lb. iron cannon, cannon ball and grape shot, iron hammers and anvils, a quantity of cast iron ballast for vessels, chimney backs and jams on a new and improved plan. Hollow ware assorted. Orders for any kind of casting will be received at the store and executed at the air furnace at the shortest notice.
A small House to let, Above Fifth street—Enquire of the Subscriber. WM. LANE. jan 3.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of ISAAC TAYLOR, Esq. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands against said Estate will please to furnish their accounts duly attested for settlement to GEORGE DAVIS, Attorney in fact to JOHN M'KIM, Jr. Adm'x. Dec. 13.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JANE DAVIDSON, widow, deceased, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands against the said estate to render their accounts duly attested, to WM. DAVIDSON, or } Executors JAMES DAVIDSON, } dec 31
All Persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL COATES, late of this city, Physician, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscribers:—And those persons who have any demands against the said Estate, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement to SAMUEL COATES, THOMAS MORRIS, MORDECAI LEWIS, or } Executors ELLISTON PEROT, of the Will of the said Samuel Cooper. Phila. 12 mo. 26, 1798. eo12t
Several of the Doctor's books are missing, in particular five or six volumes belonging to sets. It is supposed they have been lent to some of his friends who will oblige the Executors by returning them without delay. To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it.
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tuckers Valley, Milford county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20
WHEREAS the Certificate of Two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of SAMUEL AMORY, of London, banker, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 11,593, 11,594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Courteous, of Leicester, capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798. d3m
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought irons and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17
PROPOSALS, FOR CARRYING Mails of the United States, On the following roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, until the 13th day of February next, inclusive. FROM Philadelphia by Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New-Brunswick, Woodbridge, Raraw, Elizabethtown and Newark to New-York six times a week. From May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at New-York in nineteen hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) by 8 o'clock, A. M.—Returning; leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia in eighteen hours the next day (Sunday excepted) by 7 A. M. From November 1 to May 1. The mail is to be taken from Philadelphia at the same hour and delivered at New-York by 9 A. M. in 20 hours; and is to be taken from New-York at 1 P. M. and delivered at Philadelphia at 8 A. M. in nineteen hours. 2d. From Philadelphia by Chester, Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Elkton, Charleston, Havre de Grace and Harford to Baltimore, six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 9 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore in 27 hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) at noon. Returning; leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 9 A. M. in 27 hours. 3d. From Baltimore by Bladensburg, Washington and Georgetown to Alexandria six times a week. From April 1 to November 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the same day by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore the same day by 4 o'clock P. M. From November 1 to April 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next day (Sunday excepted) at 8 A. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 5 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day (Sunday excepted) at 4 3/4 P. M. 4th. From Philadelphia by Downingtown, Lancaster, Columbia, York, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Strasburgh, Bedford, Somerset and Greensburg to Pittsburgh once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Saturday at 4 A. M. arrive at Lancaster in the evening, arrive at York on Sunday noon, at Shippensburg on Monday, at 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Shippensburg the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next Thursday by 8 P. M.
Note 1. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next. The contracts for the routes No. 1, 2, 3, 4, are to continue in operation until the first day of October in the year 1800; and the contract for the route No. 4, is to continue until the first day of October in the year 1801. Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices on the routes where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every fifteen minutes delay (the impossibility of rivers excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed, in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue till the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. If any persons making proposals desires an alteration of the times specified he must state in his proposals the alteration desired and the difference it will make in the terms of his contract. Note 5. The usual penalties for misconduct in the carriers will be stipulated in the contract. Note 6. The mail on the route No. 1, shall be carried in a Sulkey during three months of the winter season, having a box or chest to secure the mail from rain. The mails on that route during the rest of the year and the routes No. 2 and 3 shall be always carried in a light box sufficient to defend it from the rain, or a box within the body of the stage. JOS. HABERSHAM, P. M. General. General Post-Office, Philad. Jan. 2, 1799. eo6w
NOTICE. PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, Esq. Joseph Samuel Wilson, and William Jones, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy.—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn shars—also 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tucks—leupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
ADVERTISEMENT. TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors— Notice is hereby Given, To all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, or to WILLIAM MOTT, No. 62, Dock-street, their agent duly authorized; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington } Assignees. John Rhodes } nov. 26 tu.th&fatF1
This day Published, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The Essays under the Signature of VIRGINIENSIS, ON THE ALIEN AND SEDITION LAWS. (Price 25 cents, 12mo.) IT is perhaps futile to expect to work conviction in the minds of so inveterate and vicious a class of men, as the Democrats of America, by any arguments however forcible, or any display of truth, however irresistible: These writings are, however, calculated to produce a more important and useful effect, by placing the subject in its true light before honest men, who are uninformed, or have been misinformed as to the nature and objects of these bills. jan. 15
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11
Insurance Company of North America. A MEETING of the Stock-holders is to be held at their office on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. agreeably to adjournment. Eben. Hazard, sec'y. jan. 15.
Bank of Pennsylvania, December 31, 1798. The Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania are hereby notified that their Annual meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 1st day of February next at 10 o'clock. By order of the Board, JONA. SMITH, cashier. jan 12
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30
THE TIME OF A smart NEGRO LAD, TO BE SOLD. HE is about sixteen years of age, has between seven and eight years to serve—he is honest and handy about household work—enquire at this office. jan. 15.
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1.
T E A. A Few Casks of IMPERIAL TEA, For sale, on reasonable terms, at No. 42, South Second-street. december 22
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of THOMAS BROOKS, late of the city of Philadelphia, Brats-Femur, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any demands against said estate to bring in their accounts properly attested for settlement to DAVID BROOKS, administrator. jan 2
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28
A SHORT AND PRACTICAL ESSAY, ON FARMING: BEING the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age; near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection: and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Pottsgrove and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey: Shewing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved; and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer: Printed for the Authors, AND SOLD BY ZACHARIAH POULSON, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia. N. B.—Some of the large sort of Clover seed may be had at Mr. John Cooper's, baker, no. 152 Race-street. December 13.
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 119, Market street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Philadelphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. jan. 12.