Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-04 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N° 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1991.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
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.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERT. november 10.
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 Ced. r-frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3.
For Savannah, To sail the first opening, The well accommodated and fast sailing SHIP SWIFT PACKET, PATRICK GRIFFIN, 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, drw January 22.
FOR SALE, At 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening the 5th February, at the Merchants' Coffee House The Foreign Built SHIP GEORGE. Coppered to light water mark, burthen about 378 tons Custom House measurement, now lying at Wilcox's Wharf, is well found, as per inventory to be seen at the Auction Room—Conditions of sale approved endorsed notes at 90 days. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers. jan. 29.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARI A, 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. dec 17.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 88 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to 6 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. december 21.
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 Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } November 28 }
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. Essence of Lemon and Bergamot. Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian Lute strings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in casks Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3.
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.
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, } Executors. JOSEPH ANTHONY, } dec 26.
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. } J. Thomas. dec. 27.
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, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street. nov. 22.
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11.
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.
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the best quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23.
An elegant Chariot, With plated Harness. For SALE at the Merchant's Coffee House, On Saturday next, at 10 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. jan. 23.
MADEIRA WINE FOR SALE, At the late dwelling-house of HENRY HILL, Esq. On Saturday morning next, precisely at 11 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. Approved endorsed notes, at 60 days, will be received in payment. jan. 23.
DANCING.
Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE, First Dancers of the NEW THEATRE, INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that they intend opening an ACADEMY at Four Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, and mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polished 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. Please to enquire at Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second streets, or during the hours of Tuition, at Oeller'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.
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, Cafia China Ware assorted Bohca Souchong Hyson Skin Young Hyson Hyson, and Imperial. For terms of sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archibald McCall, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, dec 26.
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Afforted Buttons, About 501. 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 Rocca, Apply as above. dec 22.
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 sill 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. & cases 35 cases and trunks of muffs, ginghams, dimities, muffs and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West-India market 12 trunks printed calicoes 4 bales calicoes, assorted 1 do. coarse woolens Old Madeira wine Sheathing paper English nails in casks, assorted, The Brig AM AZ ON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19.
Sales of valuable Property. A GREEABLE to the last will and testament of JOSEPH ANTHONY, senior, 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 76 feet wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole situated 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 Chesnut 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 Penderbren, 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. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, } Executors. JOSEPH ANTHONY, } BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. jan. 9.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal on 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. 2474, 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.
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 Cassimeres Veil Patterns of all kinds And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10.
CHINA GOODS,
Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE, BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, —VIZ— An assortment of Teas of the first qua. White and yellow nankeens Cafia, silk umbrellas an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lutestring do. do. Sattins do. do. fenthaws do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. fewing silks Black Tafties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24.
Henry Zantzinger,
SURVIVING PARTNER OF THE HOUSE OF Kepple & Zantzinger, Will dispose of all their Stock in Trade, upon moderate terms, consisting of the following articles, in packages and open, Broad and narrow Cloths, Sewing Silks, Twift calicoes, Swandowns Ginghams, Bengal Stripes Plains Beverets Beaver Cloths and Bindings Coatings, Elastic Cloths Coarsest and Scotch Flannels, Swankins Threads Baizes Ref. Blankets in Bales, Men's and Women's Cot. Striped do. do. Hosiery Thickets, Velvets, Corduroys Men's Beaver Hats Fancy Cords, Vest Coatings Pocket and Children's Knives Jeans, Fustians, Nankeens Barlow and other Pen- Cott. Bandannos Romills Knives Knives, Butchers Knives and Cotton pocket Knives Handkerchiefs Scissors, Shears, Razors Pulicat and other ditto Ivory, horn, and other Silk Hdkfs Ferrers Combs Olive, purple and chintz Needles, Spectacles, and Shawls Spoons. Apron Checks in Chintzes Trunks &c. &c. Camblets, Calimancoes N. B. A large assortment of Pearl, Steel and F. Spinning & other Stuff other Buttons. jan 22.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
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.
ALL Persons having any De-
mands 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, } Executors. No. 12, Dock-street. jan. 14.
Removal.
THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS.
Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins,
With a complete assortment of Eurs, always for sale—London has received per the late arrivals from Holland, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29.
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 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—finis—tucks—juniper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 227 Market-street.
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 oznabrige from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hessians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 shells platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowels 2 packages oil-cloth 32 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. fail-twine 12 do. etopailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 20 do. patterbones 92 cases claret 45 do. Brittanias 120 do. fine long corked 1 do. Holland canvas claret 1 do. Ruffs do. 1600 buffalo fine salt 3 do. Ruffs sheetings 40 cases full brimstone 1 do. raven's duck 200 cases of naval stores 2 do. Ruffs drills 50 cases prime mahogany 1 do. brown holland 4 hds. coffee mills 2 do. Silks rouens 2 bundles German steel 1 do. Walrandrop linen 10 cases of flaves and 1 do. Caracoles pencils 1 do. Flemish linens A package of states 1 do. chimbricks and lawns A do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. diaper shells of Nuremberg toys 12 do. stripes 40 kgs of yellow ochre 18 do. checks 3 hds. Glac 2 do. damois 3 barrels of Lentils 1 do. Arabia stripe 5 shells of prime red 1 do. bunting for color. cruft Holland checs 1 pack. Madras hand- 50 kgs of pearl barley kerchiefs 50 boxes of capers 1 do. Turkey yarn 400 fides of upper and 6 bales empty bags foal leather 1 chest hairriband 300 cases window glass 3 boxes tapes, assorted 200 Demijohns 1 do. bobbin, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers 1 box threads & tapes assorted 1 do. fine blue lillados 2 hds. pumice stone 5 cases men's slippers 1 box of mill flans 3 do. bed ticks 1 cask of cutlery 2 cases hog's bristles A quantity of stone jugs 6 shells writing paper and pickling pots 4 do. quills A few ships anchors, &c. november 12.
Just Published
BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone-house, no. 41, South Second-street, PHILADELPHIA. ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR, A DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE, On a plan entirely new. BY WHICH THE DIFFERENT SCIENCES AND ARTS ARE digested into the Form of Distinct TREATISES or SYSTEMS COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the latest discoveries and improvements: and full explanations given of the Various Detailed Parts of Knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Including elucidation of the most important topics relative to religion, morals, manners, and the economy of life: together with a description of all the countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers &c. throughout the world; a general history, ancient and modern, of the different empires, kingdoms and states; and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the writings of the best authors, in several languages; the most approved dictionaries, as well of general science as of particular branches; the transactions, journals, and memoirs, of learned societies; the MS. lectures of eminent professors on different sciences; and a variety of original materials, furnished by an extensive correspondence.
The work is now completed in eighteen large quarto volumes, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two copperplates. The few copies which remain on hand are offered for sale at 125 dollars for the 18 volumes in boards 102 dollars neatly bound in sheep leather 180 dollars handsome by hand in Calf 207 dollars in Russia or Morocco. T. DOBSON, HAS JUST OPENED A SUBSCRIPTION, For Publishing a Supplement to the Work. The object of which is to correct such mis-statements as have been found in the Work, and to give an account of the most important discoveries and improvements which have been made for the last ten years. It is expected this supplement will consist of three volumes, on each paper and type as the Encyclopedia, at Six Dollars per volume, in boards, Six Dollars of which to be paid on subscribing. dec 15.
Patent Ploughs,
To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber-ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expence, and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17.

CAUTION. WHEREAS Mary Pawling, widow of Walter Morley, afterwards wife to John Siffons, at present the subscriber's wife, did on the 17th Nov. in the evening my being absent, with the assistance of her son, take all the furniture from the room where we lived, and has put them in some place where I cannot find them, except one bed, bureau and a few small trifles not worth to shillings has been delivered me since;—This is therefore to forbid any person whatever in the country or in the town not to employ her nor harbor or assist her, nor to give her any credit whatever: and all persons I do forbid from keeping the remainder of my furniture from me, as I am determined to prosecute those who may harbor her or my goods, that she or others might have given to keep. My reason not for advertising sooner is, I had the misfortune of breaking my leg the 13th December. This is the third husband she has got in a similar way. THOMAS BERRIPO. Dec. 14, 1798.
Alexander J. Miller, No. 64, SOUTH FRONT-STREET. HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the ATLANTIC, capt. READ, arrived at New-York, from MADRAS, THE FOLLOWING WHITE GOODS, Which will be ready for sale on Monday next, viz. Gauzees Allibabad Baftas Tandah Coffees Fine Long Cloths Moories and Short Cloths. Feb. 1
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. February 1, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy-four dollars on each share of the Stock of this company for the last six months which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th instant. JAMES S. COX, President. Feb. 1
NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby requested not to trust my way Sarah Fife, from this date, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. WILLIAM FISS. Jan. 31.
POST-OFFICE, Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1799. LETTERS for the British Packet, for Falmouth, (England) will be received at this office, until Tuesday the 30th February, at 12 o'clock, noon. N.B. The inland postage to New-York, must be paid at this office. ANY Persons wanting passage to France, can obtain it in the Swedish Barque Neptune, Daniel Jaderborn, master, lying at New-York, by applying to Mr. Letombe, or to Richard Soderstrom, Consul General of Sweden, in this city. Jan. 24
BOARDING. TWO orderly Gentlemen may be accommodated with genteel boarding and lodging in a private family (pleasantly situated) near to Market and Third-streets, by applying for Q. C. at the office of this paper. Feb. 2.
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WITTESDES & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co. WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. Jan. 29.
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. Jan. 30.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTON, JAMES POULTON, 18 mo 30
THE Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at, or near the City of Philadelphia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799.
JOHN MILLER, JUNR. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free Stone Building, in Dock, near Third-street. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF GOSSAS Baltas Mamodies Hunhums Taffetas Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1
Weekly Magazine. THE Patrons of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, lately published by Mr. James Watters and the public, are respectfully informed, that it is intended to re-commence the publication of it in a short time. The present proprietor having obtained the assent of Mrs. Watters, (the late Editor's mother) and purchased from her all the numbers on hand, informs the former subscribers to that work, that those numbers published by Mr. Watters which remain to be delivered, shall shortly be sent to them with the Index and Appendix to the second volume, which is also nearly ready for delivery to those who take the work in volumes. The present proprietor assures the public that the work shall be conducted on the same principles, and upon the same terms that it was by the former editor; and that no exertion shall be spared to render it worthy of the public regard, he confidently hopes the same liberality which heretofore countenanced, will still continue to support it. Subscriptions, upon the original terms will be received by the principal Book-sellers. February 2.
NOTICE. Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evans, John B. Evans, & Co. Evans & Bullock, Whitton, Evans & Co. and John B. Evans. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evans, No. 119, South Third-street. cod6w
Two Dollars Reward. ELOPED on the 12th instant, an indentured Black Lad, named James Matthews, between 16 and 17 years old, and has 4 1/2 years to serve, his time was lately purchased of Micajah Churchman, of Cecil County, Maryland:—He is about 5 feet 3 inches high, of grim countenance, has a remarkably flat large nose, wide mouth and thick lips; had on a blue coating jacket with a scarlet collar, a drab color waistcoat blue coating trowsers, yarn stockings, a good pair of shoes tied with leather strings, and a round black hat. It is supposed that he is either harbored by his mother Katharine Sands, a black woman who lives in an alley between 6th and 7th, Cherry and Race-streets, or is loitering about WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. The above reward will be given for bringing him before the Mayor of this City, or for securing him in any jail. Housekeepers, Masters of Vessels and others are forbid harboring or employing him. EDWARD DUNANT. No. 35, Union-street. Jan. 22
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Sassafras River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smoky house, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The Folls mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12.
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.
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. } Jan. 8
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
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4.
The following is an extract from the answer of the Grand Jury of the district of Orangeburgh, state of South Carolina, to a charge lately delivered to the Grand Jurors of Beaufort and Orangeburgh, by Judge Grimké.
"WE well know the advantages resulting from a government so solemnly organized and so constitutionally administered as the one under which we live; and we should be ashamed to be ignorant of the necessity there is of supporting that government by all the means in our power. We are equally aware of the torrent of mischiefs, which would eventually overflow our community, were we to give the least nourishment to the principle, that the moment any of our fellow citizens are chosen to be our rulers, that we are to attribute to them improper or sinister views. Such a doctrine is only suited to the designing, the turbulent, the seditious; and to all those who by clogging the operations of government with to snatch from us that portion of political happiness which so eminently distinguished these United States. We are strangers to suspicions and jealousies of this kind, and ever desire to continue so, as long as the administration is placed in the hands of men, selected for their patriotism, their talents, their virtue, and their integrity."
Under these circumstances therefore, it is with a pride surpassed only by the sense of duty, which the particular situation of our country has given us, that we now embrace this opportunity of expressing in this public manner to our countrymen, our firm and unshaken attachment to the constitution and constituted authorities of the United States, and our unalterable determination to hand it down from ourselves, a choice and welcome inheritance to the rising generation, unimpaired by foreign influence and unsoiled by Gallic violence. But with a determination and sentiments like these, we could not consistently omit coinciding with the President of the United States in the propriety and policy of his general political conduct, since he has been called to the chair of magistracy; and particularly in admiring the prudent, circumspect, judicious, and at the same time manly and dignified part he has taken in the course of our transactions with the French republic. A republic whose artifices, duplicity and intrigues have been so detected and disclosed to us by recent events and its injuries so severely felt by our citizens that we can scarcely doubt of a right and useful direction being at length given to the opinions of the community at large. After the unexampled moderation and patient forbearance of retaliating injuries, added to the equanimity of behaviour, as exemplified by the American government, we could scarcely believe a nation so rash and so insolent as to proceed further in this system of predatory warfare and cruelty. But notwithstanding this pacific policy, proceeding from a love of peace and the happiness of our community, must exalt suffering America in the eyes of an admiring world, particularly when accompanied with a firmness and fortitude of character; Yet, when the wickedness, ambition and folly of the French nation will carry her so far as to spurn with pointed insult and disdain the olive branch, which we kindly offered them through the medium of three of our most distinguished citizens; when in addition to their utter disregard to the solemn treaty, into which they had entered with us, they have piqued themselves upon pouring with a lavish hand, the most daring Anathemas against our government; when they have added insult to insult, and heaped injury upon injury and then boastingly reminded us of HER PARTY IN OUR COUNTRY, and of the FATE WHICH AWAITS US if we refuse to pay the tribute of disgrace: It is then time, high time, for every citizen to gird on his sword and prepare for the event, and evince to the French republic, that as terrible, all glorious and immortal as she may appear in the arrears of her proud directory, and in her self-created consequence, that we value not her gasconading threats, that we calculate and rely upon that same spirit which animated our bosom in the last glorious revolutionary conflict, a spirit which a people are seldom strangers to in a country where a pure religion is the basis of morals and the foundation of good government.
Trusting to our own exertions and relying firmly on that providence, with whose dispensations we have been hitherto favored, we hope for a successful result. As to a perpetual alliance with any foreign nation, we most cordially deprecate and abhor it, as we have already experienced in some measure the woeful effects of a connexion of this kind. But if France is resolved to continue her hostile aggressions on our commerce, to plunder the property, and ill-treat the persons of our fellow-citizens, and thus force a war upon us against our consent; we trust that our government will immediately avail themselves of such temporary arrangements with Great-Britain or any other power, as may serve to annoy what we conceive the inveterate enemy of this, as well as of every regular government. We shall not be alarmed at any measure which may be necessary to insure the existence and safety of America. We are persuaded we cannot err, when we religiously adhere to the solemn vow made by our firmest patriots on the altar of our independence, sealed with the blood of some of our best citizens, to confound Great-Britain as we do the rest of mankind. Enemies in war—IN PEACE FRIENDS. But it is not a common mode of warfare in which we are now engaged with France; it is not a war pro focis, but a conflict between vice and virtue, fraud and integrity, violence and tranquility, impiety and religion. THEIR ARMS WE DREAD NOT.
Their principles alone present the most formidable count to us:—a note time principles, which, by diffusing illumination as they have lately termed it among the unenlightened, the innocent and the ignorant, have deprived them of that portion of happiness and comfort, which can alone proceed from a firm belief in the doctrines of christianity—principles which have called into existence a species of false philosophy, which first insults and then levels every institution, which can boast of its age and utility. A philosophy which has ruined and enslaved every nation, who have been weak enough to embrace it, and which if not checked by an unusual exertion of that sense of morality, for which the freemen of America have been distinguished, would shortly set us afloat on the tempestuous ocean of revolutions, civil dissensions, massacres and bloodshed, without chart or compass, and at length wreck our political liberties, our religious establishments, our municipal institutions, the fortunes of individuals, the charms of civilization, the harmony of society, and the peace of families on the rude and inhospitable shore of democratic violence. When consequences so hideous as these present themselves to our view, we are prepared to co-operate, heart and hand with the firmest patriots of our country, in repelling with a manly and becoming fortitude, principles so directly destructive of the happiness of any nation, and so obnoxious and detestable in the eyes of that God, to whose sacred precept we were early taught to bow down."
EXTRACT From the Answer of the Grand Jury of Beaufort District.
"We cannot help mentioning with heartfelt gratitude and felicitations, that the magnanimous WASHINGTON with so many of the aged fathers of our liberty and independence, with a noble and heroic animation, which bids defiance to time, with a love of country which nothing but death can conquer, are rushing forward to the standard of our country, ready to consecrate the remnant of their lives, in support of the rights and liberties of their fellow citizens. We feel too, with a pleasure which no language can express, the same spirit quick as the electric flame pervade the bosom of the youth of every part of the United States, countenancing and urging them forward, to the frontiers of their native soil, with an undistinguishable ardor, panting after laurels in the field of battle."
We behold with sincere approbation and pleasure the rising navy of the United States, unquestionably, the most seasonable and adequate measure of national security and defence.
We feel a peculiar pleasure in professing the harmony of our sentiments with that of your honor's in the measure of our late congress, in securing the rights of citizenship by the alien bill, and the dignity and character of our government and its members by the sedition act. In fine, we feel ready by our example, to diffuse the laudable spirit and determination of repelling the abominable principles of French politics, and the horrible doctrine of atheism. By prostrating ourselves this day before the altars of our religion, and our liberties, and in the all seeing eye of Heaven make a solemn vow to defend with our lives and our interests, our religion and our country.
It is with pleasure that we observe and feel our emancipation from the treaty of alliance with France, it is an event we trust, that will ever afford to our minds sentiments of esteem for the majority in the Congress, and the most unaffected joy at the recollection of that happy event."
Being informed that some Jacobin Member of the House of Representatives has taken the letter of Coolbaugh from the files of the House, it is thought proper to republish it in the same manner as it appeared in this paper a few days ago.
Sunday Evening September 16th 1798 Smithfield
DEAR SIR Moses Chambers Esqre Agreeable to his Promise—to you—Called at my house in his Way home but onluckly for me I was Not at home until this Evening, and to my great Surprise he informed me that my friends was In Confusion in Easton; with Respect to my Conduct with the Democratic Party I Saw by your Letters to my Friend Stradwider that there was a Dissatisfaction in Easton with my friends by Keeping too much Company with the Jacobins but thought It was Entirely Removd since I had the Pleasure of Seeing Mr. A Paterson Esqre but at the Late house I am informed by my friend Chambers that all is Left for me to Due is to openly to Declare my Sentaments to the meeting at traxlers which Puts me to Considerable trouble but I am willing to Doe any thing to Satisfy my friends a Report has been Spread that I have been Represented in your Borough by Mr. Horn as being in a Secret understanding with Each other Now I will Appeal to him if we Ever Ingaged to Each other on any Score with Respect to alexions Mr. Sitgreaves was talked of It is true between us and then we was as wide a apart in Comparison as from here to the anlantick ocean—all's paid at my house but nothing in Easton ware I was Sepested how Can you Sespct a man that has been Ever faithfull to my truit and a Sincere Lover of our Constitution and most Solomly Declare that I am under No obligation to the other Party what Ever I have been told that the other Party had Carryd me as one of the Representatives at there meeting the Sincerity of that meeting I Doubting will make Its appearance in the Sequel Mr Rofs called on me on his way home and I usd him as well as my Cabin would admit of which I thought was my Duty—but if he was a Commit.
to wait on me he Certainly Did Not Execute his misson or that I took him of S-obrutely that he only advanced as far as Congress I Verry frankly told him that I was for Chapman and the second would be a federal Carreccor I think this is tantamount to what Pased and futher they Never asked me for my Intest but to Come to the matter in hand Can any man Sopose for a moment that a man that has been so much attached to our federal goverment would Change Sides at this Day when I am afeard all the Jacobins will have to Come over Er long I Changling all the world that Ever herd me use Longgage that Denoted any thing Like a Democrat as they, are caled Bearer Mr Heston is my Neighbour a good federal man Plese to Inform him what you have Done at your meeting I shall be of the Paper I am Sir Yours JNO COOLBAUGH JOHN AMDT Esqre
From Porcupine's Gazette.
Sedition Poles. The following account of the destruction of Sedition Poles is curious and interesting.—It is only to be lamented that there are so few Philip Strubings in the country.
READING, January 26.
SEDITON POLES. MR. JUNGMANN.
YOU have undoubtedly heard that an association was formed last court, and signed by sixteen persons, who voluntarily offered to go under my command and destroy the sedition poles at that time standing within the county of Berks. The day on which they were to assemble was Tuesday the 15th day of January instant—Four of the gentlemen were unavoidably excused from attending—None of the rest appeared except Robert A. Farmer, Messrs. Michael Ege and John Palmer. Why the remaining nine did not come I am at a loss to conjecture, neither do I know to what motive I am to attribute their non compliance. With the above named gentlemen I set off on the day appointed from Hamburg, to the house of Isaac Wetzstein's about fifteen miles off, where a pole had been erected, being accompanied by Mr. Joseph Old, who had not signed the association paper at all, and Necho Allen, my axeman. When arrived within one hundred yards of Wetzstein's house, I ordered my men to halt and examine their pistols, having been previously informed that an armed force were collecting to oppose us. I then ordered my men to hang their swords to their wrists, and pistols in hand, rode on in full gallop to the house and immediately surrounded the pole; enquired for the landlord—his wife and two men in the house replied, he was a small distance from the house cutting saw-logs—I left three men to guard the axeman and pole and went with Mr. Old to the place, where, when I was near, called Wetzstein by name, he answered, and on being told for what purpose I was come and if he wished to defend his pole, now was the time to do it, replied; "You are welcome to cut it down, I had no hand in it, and desired the people not to erect it on my land." He then went with us to the house where my men had remained in the situation I left them. I then ordered my axeman to begin, and as soon as the seventeenth stroke of the axe was applied to this emblem of sedition, down it fell. It broke in two parts by the fall and we cut it in another. We then went to a neighbouring tavern, and took some refreshment, and proceeded against a pole at the house of John Weaver, about sixteen miles from thence. We put up that night at the house of Mr. Jeremiah Read, about three miles from Weaver's, (we could very easily have cut down the pole that night, but we scorned it, preferring day light). At ten o'clock at night, a gentleman came on purpose to inform us, that an armed force was collecting, and that Weaver was sending out every horse in his stable for the purpose of assembling them. But to return, next morning at day light, we saddled our horses and proceeded to the pole—as soon as we came within a quarter of a mile of it, a shot was fired at us, the ball flew over our heads—I dispatched two men in the woods in the direction from whence the shot came, but they could not find any body, as the person had concealed himself. A few yards farther another gun was fired, but as the whistling of the bullet was not heard we concluded it to be the alarm gun. We went on to the house, where there were about forty men armed with rifles, we having our pistols in our hand. I asked for John Weaver—Answer: He is not at home. I then asked what the intention of this pole was, and insisted on not being trifled with, (as they attempted to jest with me.) I ordered my axemen to the pole;—he was loosening the iron from it (it being surrounded with iron and driven full of spikes; in order to prevent cutting it) when I saw with my own eyes a out twenty rifles levelled at him—two men were on their knees behind the barn, about 100 yards from the house aiming at him, and behind a stone fence, and out of the windows of the second story of the house, rifles were also pointed at him—finally when they found they could not intimidate us, a few of them came to me and said: "Major Strubing, you surely will not cut down that pole. Look at the flag ornamented with fourteen stars and the motto LIBERTY underneath." I looked at it and found it to be so, and requested them to collect their people around me—when they came I put the following questions to them: Did you erect this pole in support or in defence of Government? Answer in support of it. Will you be obedient to that government? Yes. Will you submit to the new direct tax, and suffer your assessors to measure your houses? Answer unanimously, Yes. Well then your pole may stand, and you give three cheers for government—which they did. At-

ter a little time we went off, and being about 100 yards from the house, some of them ran after us and requested we would return, for they would give us a salute with their rifles—We did accordingly, and arranging ourselves in a line, I asked who should command them? Answer, you Sir if you please—then placing my horse on the right wing, I commanded them—they gave us two salutes and three cheers—and then we returned to Mr. Read's tavern to break-fast.
Thus you see, Mr. Jungman, we came off with honor to ourselves, having made those people declare they would support their government. I had three men with me, who never saw danger, viz. Messrs Old, Palmer and my Axeman, Necho Allen, and I declare upon my honor, they behaved with firmness and courage. There is also a pole erected in Greenwich township, the supporters of which had sent me word that they would shoot me off my white horse were I to approach within 5 miles from the place. Consider, Sir, what cowardly miscreants they must be—We, being but five, and they near a hundred in number, who would shoot at us from behind trees—to think of their cowardly greatness! being so few in number, we gave up the design; but I solemnly declare that if I had one hundred horse equal to the five I had, I will engage two hundred of those Greenwich fellows, and then I will try whether their pole shall come down or stand.
I am, Sir, yours respectfully, PHILIP STRUBING.
And when the people of the country found that the time was elapsed in which they were promised to have the Sedition Bill, Stamp Act, and Assessed Taxes repealed, they gathered themselves together to their leaders and said unto them: Up, make us poles, for we do not know, what has become of our prophets, they have forsaken us—And lo! they erected poles; and worshipped them, and said: These are thy guides, O Israel! which brought you liberty. And they rose up, early in the mornings, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace-offerings: and the people sat down to drink, and rose up to play—but O Israel! thy joy will be turned into firewood, the laws you endeavored to oppose will stand, and be in force while there is a cause for them, and ye, who will oppose the execution of those laws, will bring the strong arm of the government of the Union upon them, and those opposers of the just measures of the Federal Government will shortly be brought to justice—their existence can be of no longer duration than of a madman who destroys himself by running his head against a rock or stone-wall—therefore take warning, and consider calmly; "That there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God; and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation; For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do what is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good; But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid: for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attended continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour, to whom honour."
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The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4. TO CURTIUS. NO. I.
A few words with you, most potential Cur- tius. Your specious address to General Marshall, re-published in the Gazette, has brought your assumed name into public no- tice; no doubt the same means would sink your real one, into general contempt. There- fore be prudent, as you appear timid; and continue to foster by concealment, that which could only give disgust if known. Doubtless you think you have made a brilliant display of talents; when the circum- stance most conspicuous, is but the semblance of them. You present to our view, a thin meteor, the substance of which is consumed in its own vapor. An activity of thought, destitute of judgment. One acknowledgment however I will no longer withhold from Cur- tius; he is a violent party writer; and with a violent party, the writings of Curtius will find credit. This is the utmost that can be expected. Yet I would not be understood to deny, to Curtius, the possession of genius; if genius can consist in the noisy explosion of misconceptions. I had purposed to say something, particularly of these publications, but I have been nearly misled by this will o' the wisp.
With the faction opposed to the govern- ment of the United States, the letters of Curtius, will receive honorable mention; because among many motives with the author they will observe one to serve themselves. On the other side, Curtius, although you meant to be offensive, you will obtain an ea- sy pardon; because your efforts, however ar- duous or inflated, will sink exhausted on it- self. Your arrows have leaden points; it is true, their direction shows the archer's aim, but they have not vigor to reach the object.
Yet hear me, Curtius! it is not to defend the man whom you, under a mask, have as- saulted, that I now address you: He needs not my defence; and well you ought to know as you profess to know him, that, "his splendid talents, and amiable private charac- ter" are a monument, opposed to the sanguine story which, with malice half concealed you tell. Therefore, when I take notice of things which you have said of him, it is to illus- trate your character, not to defend his. He will pardon me for being obliged to use his name; a liberty for which I have not ob- tained permission; and which I would not take, could I without it, completely attain my end. And that is, in few words Curtius, to expose the blindness of your zeal, the weakness of your judgment, the activity of your envy, and the rancor of your heart. To show, in fine, that you are a vain preten- der to private virtue, and to public spirit. Personally I cannot know you, as un- questionably you are a Virginian, and we have never met. But your own pencil has traced your character with various lights and shades; yes, you have drawn yourself, and I have only to copy the portrait, and study your physiognomy.
You are a young man without experience, without advice, without morals, and with- out fame. By an adventure, bold in your own estimation, you calculated on gain; you held loss at defiance. Thus stood the state, and you, like a swindling gambler, played the odd trick, of nothing, for some- thing. Yes, you were sure at least of being caressed by your fashion: Since no means to serve them, can be so dastardly as to disgust, or so mean as to be despised.
It would seem, that nature, in her bounty, has given you parts, which fortune, of her malice, has enabled you to enlarge, and aug- ment, by an education, in which the good has been perverted, and the useful rendered pernicious. This in effect we have from un- der your own hand, and I challenge you to deny it.
Yes, Curtius, such is the impression you have made of yourself. Had wisdom presided over your tuition, had truth been impressed on your mind, had justice been planted in your heart, and had reason formed your judgment; you would have been an ornament to society. But, alas! poor Curtius! how has every thing in you, which was at first so fair and promising, been marred, poisoned, ruined! A mind, which might have been formed to radiate a Senate, and perfect a system; is now, the source of a fanatical gloom, and the instru- ment of a tormenting phrensy. A talent, which might have assisted in rearing up, and beautifying this goodly fabric of union; is now, the harsh and grating engine of dis- cord. A genius, that might exultingly have shewn the fair and genuine features of republican government, and the liberal service which the good citizen feels in obe- dience to the laws of his own making; is now, the magic prism, which in form reflects a fantastic image of liberty against law, smothered in her own robes of anarchy, in- surrection and blood. Such is the melan- choly difference between what nature made Curtius, and what he has made himself.
The name of Curtius recalled to my mind, a character of singular fame; and I expect- ed to find in your writings, something orig- inal, genuine, and elegant. But with mor- tification I own my disappointment. You set out in the old cant: With a little difference of style, your ideas are those of all the anti-federal, jacobin, or democrat writers, in the United States. But whoev- er expects to find in them the traces of a reasonable judgment, or a well regulated moral faculty will forever be deceived. As well might we expect to find the first in the ravings of a lunatic, or the last, in the fo- lology of a Hottentot.
In the ravings of Curtius, only hear what he says of "exclusive federalists." Do you
Curtius, want to be thought a federalist, you must reform; you must become a rea- sonable man; cease to make groundless charges against your betters; do not hold it criminal for an American citizen to be ex- clusively attached to his own country and government: admit that a majority may be right, and a minority wrong; allow that the administration may be honest, although it should sometimes err. Scrutinize that ad- ministration as much as you please; but con- fine yourself to truth. Shew some judg- ment in your animadversions, and banish not justice from your decisions. You will find some things to censure, but many more to applaud. Respect the majesty of the people in their constituted authorities, and in their laws. Do these things, Curtius, and "bringing fruits meet for repentance" and become a federalist.
At present I must assure you, that few sinners have a weaker claim. Neither rea- son, truth, nor decency to recommend you. As you are young, it is hoped you are not incorrigible; and upon the christian prin- ciple that an excess of guilt, is the harbin- ger of repentance, there is much hope of you. You may yet possess a germ that will regenerate the mass. It is necessary that your enormities should be brought to light, and let before your eyes. Be patient, and I will endeavor to render you this ser- vice.
See here Curtius—"They demonstrate their federalism by a servile attachment to the administration." Were I your apolo- gist I would ascribe your use of these words to your want of suitable ideas: fine exam- ples are not wanting of animals, that speak without meaning, there is no incongruity in supposing that you may. A firm, digni- fied, and manly support, by fact and argu- ment, of an administration on which the peace and prosperity of the Union depends, attacked as it is, by secret machinations, foul calumnies, or open force; and as I might say, a thousand Curtius's, is, in the language of this courteous republican, "a servile attachment."
But Curtius, here is another of your mis- prisions; "By a rancorous persecution of every enlightened republican." Here per- mit me to ask you, what enlightened repub- lican has been persecuted? and by whom? name me one if you can. Shew that any one connected with the government, has been his persecutor. I will admit that the false hypocrisy, and pernicious projects, of some pretended republicans have been exposed by letters intercepted, or well timed publica- tions. Do you call this persecution? Their crimes, however, remain yet unpunished. They, in the peaceful enjoyment of their li- berty and ease. Is this persecution? Is it for this you complain? Do these make up your list of persecuted republicans? A bril- liant, though short list indeed! As you have not mentioned one by name, notwithstanding you say every one; and since, was I to supply your omission, only with a few names, their crimes would be enormous. Better! better far! that the list remains a blank, and their names sink into oblivion.
In this respect I approve of your caution. It comprehends your friends as well as your- self.
There is one thing of which I must apprize Curtius. I shall have frequent occasion to impeach him of injustice to an individual, and of high crimes against the public. But when I do so, I shall shew the fact.
HORATIUS. December 1798.
JOHN ADAMS, PRESIDENT of the United States of America. To all to whom these presents shall come, GREETING:
WHEREAS a treaty was made on the second day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, near Tellico, on Cherokee ground, within the United States, and by and between the United States of America, represented by George Walton and Thomas Butler, Esquires, Commissioners duly appointed for that purpose, and the Cherokee nation of Indians represented by the Chiefs and War- riors whose names are thereunto subscribed: Which treaty is in the words following:
Articles of a treaty between the United States of America and the Cherokee Indians.
WHEREAS the treaty made and concluded on Holston River, on the second day of July, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, between the United States of America, and the Cherokee nation of In- dians, had not been carried into execution, for some time thereafter, by reason of some misunderstandings which had arisen:—And whereas, in order to remove such misunder- standings, and to provide for carrying the said treaty into effect, and for re-establish- ing more fully the peace and friendship be- tween the parties, another treaty was held, made and concluded by and between them, at Philadelphia, the twenty-sixth day of June, in the year one thousand seven hun- dred and ninety-four: In which, among other things, it was stipulated, that the boundaries mentioned in the fourth article of the said treaty of Holston, should be ac- tually ascertained and marked, in the man- ner prescribed by the said article, whenever the Cherokee nation should have ninety days notice of the time and place at which the Commissioners of the United States intended to commence their operation: And whereas further delays in carrying the said fourth article in complete effect did take place, so that the boundaries mentioned and described therein, were not regularly ascertained and marked, until the latter part of the year, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven: before which time, and for want of knowing the direct course of the said boundary, divers settlements were made, by divers citizens of the United States, upon the Indian lands over and beyond the boundaries so mention- ed and described in the said article, and con- trary to the intention of the said treaty: but which settlers were removed from the said Indian lands, by authority of the United States, as soon after the boundaries had been so lawfully ascertained and marked as the
nature of the case had admitted: And whereas for the purpose of doing justice to the Cherokee nation of Indians, and remedy- ing inconveniences arising to citizens of the United States from the adjustment of the boundary line between the lands of the Cherokees and those of the United States, or the citizens thereof, or from any other cause in relation to the Cherokees; and in order to promote the interests and safety of the said states, and the citizens thereof, the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof, has appointed George Walton of Georgia, and the President of the United States hath also appointed Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Butler, commanding the troops of the United States in the state of Tennessee, to be Commissioners for the purpose aforesaid; And who, on the part of the United States, and the Cherokee nation, by the undersigned Chiefs and Warriors, representing the said nation, have agreed to the following articles, namely:
Article 1st. The peace and friendship, subsisting be- tween the United States and the Cherokee people, are hereby renewed, continued and declared perpetual.
Article 2d. The treaties subsisting between the pre- sent contracting parties, are acknowledged to be of full and operating force; together with the construction and usage under their respective articles, and so to continue.
Article 3d. The limits and boundaries of the Chero- kee nation, as stipulated and marked by the existing treaties between the parties, shall be and remain the same, where not altered by the present treaty.
Article 4th. In acknowledgement for the protection of the United States, and for the considerations herein after expressed and contained, the Cherokee nation agree, and do hereby relin- quish and cede to the United States, all the lands within the following points and lines, viz. From a point on the Tennessee river, below Tellico Block House, called the Wild- cat Rock, in a direct line to the Militia spring, near the Maryville road leading from Tellico. From the said spring to the Chilhowie mountain, by a line so to be run as will leave all the farms, on Nine- mile creek to the northward and eastward of it; and to be continued along Chilhowie mountain, until it strikes Hawkins's line. Thence along the said line to the great Iron mountain; and from the top of which a line to be continued in a southeasterwardly course to where the most southerly branch of Little river crosses the divisional line to Tugolve river: From the place of beginning, the Wild-cat Rock, down the northeast margin of the Tennessee river (not including is- lands) to a point or place one mile above the junction of that river with the Clinch, and from thence by a line to be drawn in a right angle, until it intersects Hawkins's line leading from Clinch. Thence down the said line to the river Clinch, thence up the said river to its junction with Emmery's river; and thence up Emmery's river to the foot of Cumberland mountain. From thence a line to be drawn, northeasterwardly, along the foot of the mountain, until it intersects with Campbells line.
Article 5th.
To prevent all future misunderstanding a- bout the line described in the foregoing arti- cle, two commissioners shall be appointed to superintend the running and marking the same, where not ascertained by the rivers, immediately after signing this treaty; one to be appointed by the commissioners of the United States, and the other by the Chero- kee nation; and who shall cause three maps or charts thereof to be made out; one whereof shall be transmitted and deposited in the war office of the United States; an- other with the executive of the state of Tennessee, and the third with the Cherokee nation, which said line shall form a part of the boundary between the United States and the Cherokee nation.
Article 6th.
In consideration of the relinquishment and cession hereby made, the United States upon signing the present treaty, shall cause to be delivered to the Cherokees, good, wares and merchandise, to the amount of 5000 dollars, and shall cause to be delivered, annually, other goods, to the amount of one thousand dollars, in addition to the annuity already provided for; and will continue the guarantee of the remainder of their country forever, as made and contained in former treaties.
Article 7th.
The Cherokee nation agree, that the Ken- tucky road, running between the Cumber- land mountain and the Cumberland river, where the same shall pass through the Indian land shall be an open and free road for the use of the citizens of the United States, in the like manner as the road from the Southwest point to Cumberland river. In consideration of which it is hereby agreed on the part of the United States, that until settlements shall make it improper, the Cherokee hunters shall be at liberty to hunt and take game upon the lands relinquished and ceded by this treaty.
Article 8th.
Due notice shall be given to the principal towns of the Cherokees, of the time proposed for delivering the annual stipends; and sufficient supplies of provisions shall be fur- nished, by and at the expense of the United States, to subsist such reasonable number that may be sent, or shall attend to receive them during a reasonable time.
Article 9th.
It is mutually agreed between the parties, that horses stolen and not returned within ninety days, shall be paid for at the rate of sixty dollars each: if stolen by a white man, citizen of the United States, the Indian pro- prietor shall be paid in cash; and if stolen by an Indian from a citizen, to be deducted as expressed in the fourth article of the treaty of Philadelphia. This article shall have retro- spect to the commencement of the first con- ferences at this place in the present year, and no further. And all animosities, ag- gressions, thefts, and plunderings, prior to
that day shall cease, and be no longer re- membered or demanded on either side.
Article 10th.
The Cherokee nation agree, that the agent who shall be appointed to reside among them from time to time, shall have a sufficient piece of ground allotted for his temporary use.
And lastly, This treaty, and the several articles it contains, shall be considered as ad- ditional to, and forming a part of, treaties already subsisting between the United States and the Cherokee nation, and shall be carried into effect on both sides, with all good faith as soon as the same shall be approved and ra- tified by the President of the United States, and the Senate thereof.
IN WITNESS of all and every thing here- in determined, between the United States of America, and the whole Chero- kee nation, the parties hereunto set their hands and seals, in the Council- House, near Tellico, on Cherokee ground, and within the United States, this second day of October, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety- eight, and in the twenty-third year of the Independence and Sovereignty of the United States.
 Thomas Butler, (L. S.)  George Walton, (L. S.)  Ne-ma-tah, or Bloody Fellow, x (L. S.)  Otsiaah x (L. S.)  Jaunne or John x (L. S.)  Oortlohtuch x (L. S.)  Chokonnistaller or Stallion x (L. S.)  Noot-boetah x (L. S.)  Kunnateetah or Rising Fawn x (L. S.)  Utturah or Skin Warm x (L. S.)  Wee, lee or Will x (L. S.)  Oloafoteh x (L. S.)  Florene x (L. S.)  Jounurtecke or Little John x (L. S.)  Oonatakootechee x (L. S.)  Kanowitucke or Broom x (L. S.)  Yonah Oolah Bear at home x (L. S.)  Tunkalene or Thick Legs x (L. S.)  Oorkullauke x (L. S.)  Kunamah or Butterfly x (L. S.)  Chattakutechee x (L. S.)  Kanitta or Little Turkey x (L. S.)  Ketegikie x (L. S.)  Tauguotie or the Glass x (L. S.)  Cheeguilatague x (L. S.)  Salleekoookoo olah x (L. S.)  Tallo turke x (L. S.)  Chelloke x (L. S.)  Turkeegatee or Long Fellow x (L. S.)  Neekanneah or Woman holder x (L. S.)  Kultachee x (L. S.)  Kektakeurkah or Prince x (L. S.)  Charley x (L. S.)  Akooh x (L. S.)  Sawanokeh x (L. S.)  Yonah Equah or Big Bear x (L. S.)  Keenahkunnah x (L. S.)  Kawecfoola,kee x (L. S.)  Teekakalohenah x (L. S.)  Ookonoteet or John Taylor x (L. S.)  Choochee Chee x (L. S.) 
WITNESSES.
 Elisha J. Hall, Sec'y of the commit- sion (L. S.)  Silas Dinsmoor, agent to the Chero- kees (L. S.)  John W. Hooker, U. S. Factor (L. S.)  Edward Butler, capt. commanding at Tellico (L. S.)  Robert Purdy, lieut. 4th U. S. reg't (L. S.)  Ludwell Grymes, (L. S.)  John McDonald, (L. S.)  Daniel Rofs, (L. S.)  Matthew Wallace, Esquire (L. S.)  Samuel Hanley, (L. S.)  Michael McKinsey, (L. S.)  Charles Hicks, interpreter (L. S.)  James Caze, interpreter (L. S.)  John Thompson, (L. S.) 
NOW BE IT KNOWN, That I JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the said Treaty, do by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, accept, confirm and ratify the same, and every clause and article thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I the said JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States of America, have cau- sed the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand at Philadelphia the Thirtieth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty third.
JOHN ADAMS. By the President, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Information for Merchants and Seamen of the United States.
In December last, by order of the Presi- dent of the United States, letters, under date of December 15th, 1798, were dispatched to Fulwar Skipwith, then our Consul Gen- eral in France; Joseph Fenwick, Consul at Bordeaux; Nathaniel Cutting, at Havre, and William Vans, at Morlaix; directing them severally no longer to exercise their re- spective functions for and in behalf of the United States.
The whole consular authority for the Uni- ted States in France, is now vested in the three gentlemen whose names follow, viz.
Stephen Cathalan at Marseilles, who will attend to American affairs respecting sea- men, &c. in the French ports on the Me- diterranean.
Isaac Cox Barnett is removed from Brest to Bordeaux.
And P. F. Dobre is continued at Nantz. These two gentlemen will superintend all proper cases of seamen, &c. occurring in French ports on the Atlantic.
February 4th, 1799.
The Supreme Court of the United States, commenced its sitting this day.

PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America. FOR INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE, ON DWELLING- Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra-hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom ex- ceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some in- stances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra-hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra-hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and parti- tions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra ha- zardous buildings and occupations in their neigh- bourhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, de- posited in such buildings, to an amount not ex- ceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an addi- tional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
2. Insurance will also be made on buildings and goods extra-hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circum- stances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompa- nying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the state of building, how they are oc- cupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be sto- len in time of confusion and hurry, are all cir- cumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
3. The following conditions are to be under- stood by the parties.
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipu- lated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed ef- fectual from the time of such payment and accep- tance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurance may be renewed at the expira- tion of the term of the policy, without further ex- penses than the payment of the premium of the re- newed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insur- ance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such ap- plication will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or account- able for any loss or damage occasioned by any for- eign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasion, ed by gunpowder, squibbing or other thing of that kind kept in the building, or amongst the prop- erty insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Secu- rities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other prom- issory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twen- ty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured un- less particularly mentioned and by special agree- ment.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than sev- en years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a year's premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and li- quidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicants for in- surance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings. 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other cir- cumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwell- ing house, or for any other, and for what pur- pose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other build- ings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwell- ings for private families or otherwise: wheth- er any and what trade or manufacturing is car- ried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually depos- ited in the house, or within the distance afore- said, and of what kind.
Respecting Goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kind and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And
if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minuteness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cot- ton, dry goods of an inflammable kind, open- ed.—Glass, china ware or procelain, especially unpacked; Looking-glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post-paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be imme- diately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, Ebenezer Hazard, sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798.
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.
1st. From Philadelphia by Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New-Brunswick, Wood- bridge, Raraway, Elizabethtown and Newark to New-York six times a week.
From May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday except- ed) 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 Philadel- phia at 8 A. M. in nineteen hours.
2d. From Philadelphia by Chester, Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Elkton, Charlton, Havre-de-Grace and Harford to Baltimore, six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 9 A. M. and arrive at Bal- timore in 27 hours, the next day (Sunday except- ed) at noon. Returning; leave Bal- timore 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 except- ed) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the same day by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Alex- andria 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 except- ed) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next day (Sunday excepted) at 8 A. M. Re- turning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day (Sunday excepted) at 4 P. M.
4th. From Philadelphia by Downingtown, Lancaster, Columbia, York, Carlisle, Ship- pensburg, Strasburg, Bedford, Somerset and Greencastle 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 Shippenburg on Monday, at 6 P. M. Leave Shippenburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Fri- day at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pitts- burgh every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Shippenburg the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Shippenburg 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, are to continue in operation until the first day of October in the year 1800; and the con- tract 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 impassability of rivers excepted) in arriving af- ter the times prescribed, in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue till the departure of any depend- ing mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfei- ture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 4. If any persons making proposals de- sires 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 se- cure 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. 1, 1799. } co6w
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; be- ing 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, West-Jersey— Showing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies dur- ing the terms therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. dec. 13
A Farm for Sale. WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order of Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 24th 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 Hudson, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which about 45 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 nearly for many years as a grazing farm and is un- der 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 neighbour- hood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of view- ing the premises, will be shown them by ap- plying 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.
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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 Pre- cept 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 Coroner, and Constables within the same City and County of Philadelphia, that they be then and there, in their own proper persons, with their Rolls, Records, Inquisitions, Ex- aminations and other Remembrances, to do those things which to their offices in that behalf appertain to be done. And also all those who will prosecute 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.
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 Dist- rict, 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 Bar- ton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Socie- ty 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 Massa- chusetts 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 encourage- ment of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
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 Re- presentatives of the United States of Ameri- ca, 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. December 13. w 1st Mar.
January 22d, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolve of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company,
The Stockholders are hereby notified and re- quired to pay ten dollars on each of their re- spective 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 Penn- sylvania.
Extract from the minutes, GEORGE WORRALL, Sec'y. WILLIAM GOVETT, Treasurer. jan. 25. fr8agw.
Country Seats for Sale.
TWO Seats at convenient distances from Phil- adelphia, each comprising perfect accom- modation and conveniences of every kind for a genteel family—For particulars enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. No. 64, Dock-street, 1st mo. 31. q 2w6w
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 argu- ments 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 be- fore honest men, who are uninformed, or have been misinformed as to the nature and objects of those bills. jan. 15.
AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF
Madras Handkerchiefs,
FOR SALE BY M. LEON L. LEVY, jan. 26.
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 Mullins, coarse and fine, &c.
A quantity of the best English large leaf Clover Seed. jan. 21.
TO BE SOLD,
A two story Stone House,
LATELY built, with two acres of land, on the Bristol road, about a mile above Frank- ford. The situation is high and healthy, and the water excellent.—For terms apply to Mr. John McClelland, or Mr. Richard Winehead, No. 62, Vine-street. Jan. 21.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Penn- sylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1182, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or de- stroyed, Philad. 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.
ALL PERSONS
Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make pay- ment, 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.
JAMAICA RUM,
A Cargo now landing at South Street wharfs, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for Sale, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1.
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 Markmohle—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. HAYDON. jan. 21.
Stray Horse.
WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottstown, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and good 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.
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 per- sons indebted to the said Isaac Painter, to prevent further trouble, to make immediate payment to me the subscriber; and all those having any de- mands against him to render in their accounts to JACOB CLARK, Assignee. jan. 26.
NOTICE,
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Som- erset county, Maryland, authorising WILLIAM POLK, esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy.— NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qual- ified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Ge- ography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encourage- ment and it is presumed will be well accommo- dated in taking charge of this Academy. The build- ing 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, Philadel- phia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec. 17.
BREAD
To be delivered to the Poor of the City and Liberties at Friends Meeting-House in Mar- ket, the corner of Second, street, on Friday the 18th of February, at 10 o'clock, agreeable to the wills of Petty and Carter. The guardians of the poor are requested to give their attendance agreeable to a resolve of the Ge- neral Board of the 24th instant. Jonathan Robeson, President of the General Board of Guardians Philadelphia, January 28, 1799
WANTED,
To Article for two or three years a young Man to a respectable business— For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth street A person who has some knowledge of paint- ing or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan. 11.
This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, NO. 68, SOUTH FOURTH 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 pre- sent year, by a Member of the House of Represen- tatives. june 11.
WHEREAS,
By an Act of Congress passed in the Sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety eight, the Presi- dent of the United States is authorised 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 advan- tageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimburs- ing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of said Act, and that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Ton- nage beyond the permanent appropriations heret- ofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledg- ed 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 authority afore- said—And whereas by 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 mon- ies 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