Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-04 00:00:00

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.
JOHN MILLER, Jr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street.
HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mammies, Tuffeties, Striped Doyens, Tangus, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods.
Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg. October 25.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTON. Their Mercantile Concern will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of Drinker and Barton, who have just imported, per the Well Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg.
A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS.
Consisting of the following Articles, viz. Ticklenburghs, Creas, a la Morlaix, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flanders Sheeting, Silesia ditto, Roman ditto, Brown and white Platisas, Britanias, Weitzgarne Linens, 7-8 & 4-4 Silesia Sheeting, assorted, Diaper and Damask Table Cloths, Clooting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pins and Half Pins.
ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Russia Sheeting, Ravens Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hosiery. All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 61 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for Cash or notes at short date. November 20. 32aw6w
The Subscribers
Have for sale at their Store, No. 5, Chestnut street, the following articles, viz. Russia Hemp and Duck, Firch quality, Boston do. no. 1 and 2. A small invoice of well assorted cordage, First and fourth proof Brandy, in pipes. Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes. Claret in cases. New England Rum in hds. Winter finished, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, and a few quarter casks of Hylon Tea, of a superior quality, lately imported. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. November 16. 32awm
TO BE SOLD BY
JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the Ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25. $
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex,
are to meet the Assignees at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. C.H. CASE, assignee. June 25.
To be Sold,
Agreeably to the last Will and Testament of Joseph Knight, deceased, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, On the Premises, the seventh day of December next,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, or tract of Land, containing about 280 acres, pleasantly situated in the township of Middletown, county of Bucks, and State of Pennsylvania, adjoining lands of Samuel Watson and others; about 6 miles from Newton, 5 from the borough of Bristol, and 23 from Philadelphia. There are on the premises a two story dwelling house, with three rooms on the lower and four on the second floor, a kitchen adjoining, milk house at a small distance, and a pump of good water, a good stone barn, hay house, waggon house, and some other out-buildings; a good bearing apple orchard, containing about 250 trees; about 70 acres of good timber land, and about 50 acres bottom meadow. Two never failing streams of water run through the farm. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale, when attendance will be given by WILLIAM HULME, } Executors. SAMUEL HULME, }
N. B. Any person inclining to view the premises will be shown them by applying to either of the Subscribers at Millford's mills. Nov. 16. cot7D
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 93, north Water street,
HAVE RECEIVED By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fair American, and other late arrivals, from Hamburg and Bremen, A great variety of
GERMAN GOODS,
Among which are Platisas, Britanias, Effopalles, Creas a la Morlaix, Round Creas, Dowlas, Rouans, Patterbornes, Bielefeld Linen, Waarenborps, Table Linen, Ticklenburghs, Oznabrigs, Hefen Rolls, Brown ditto, Polish ditto, Coffee Bags, Lillado, Carasadoles, Checks and Stripes, Arabias, Bradantees, Caffamilos, Coutils, Chlois. Also, Ginghams, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Siamois, Bedticks, Oil Cloths, Slippers, Window Glass, Tumblers, Yellow Ochre, Quills, Slates and Pencils, Pearl Barley, Claret in cases, Coffee Mills, Nails and Ironmongery, Demijohns, Lentillas, Glue, Hooks, Bristles, Looking Glasses, Toys, Anchors, A few tons Hemp &c. &c.
10 hhd. Mufcovado Sugar,
Roll Brimstone, a few pipes old Port Wine, a parcel of seal and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit. Nov. 7. thf8a 4w
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, } Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799. 3m.
NOTICE
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustees to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 18th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23. d1m
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Beauchamp, deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested, to the Subscribers, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded the benefit of a final dividend, which will there be made and immediately paid. SAMUEL PRICE, Executor, No. 71, South Front Street. November 18, 1799. dt1j
NOTICE
To the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more years taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. William Steele, Hugh Morrison, John Steele, } Commissioners. Huntingdon, Commissioners Office, Sept. 25, 1799. October 4. d3m.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Flyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 In favour of Samuel Ethridge. 2967 WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25, 1799. d3m.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. Nov. 1, 1799. dt1j
LODGINGS WANTED,
For a single Gentleman and his Servant, in a genteel private family. Where he can have the use of a parlour, breakfast for himself, and board for his servant.—Apply to the printer. Nov. 15. d3w
One hundred Pipes and quarter Casks Wine Vinegar, London Porter in Casks of 6 and 8 Doz. Brown Stout do. do. Spanish Segars in Boxes, Dried Peaches in Barrels, FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN W. MORRIS, WHO HAS A Commodious Warehouse, In Pear Street, To let by the Month or Year. November 29. 12teed
WILL BE LANDED,
To-morrow Morning, from on board the brig Sally, at Stumpers Wharf, 83 pipes, 60 qr. casks, 160 barrels } MALAGA WINE, For Sale by the Subscribers, To. Murgatroyd & Sons. WHO HAVE ON HAND First proof Brandy, Claret in Cases first quality, London White Lead. November 26. d1w
CANAL OFFICE,
November 28, 1799. Notice is hereby given, TO the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill, and Susquehanna and Schuylkill Canal companies; that their annual Election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing One President, Twelve Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 20. m6thj
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP
OF THOMAS AND JOHN KETLAND Being Dissolved, By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND, ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the same are solicited to make payment to THOMAS KETLAND. October 21.
Just Imported,
135 Hogheads, 191 barrels, 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown, 25 do. white, } Havana SUGAR, 12 hds. James River Tobacco, 30 Packages well assorted German Linens Russia Cordage, assorted, 400 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hazlenuts in Beks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pipes, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 gross each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Corks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in Beks, Claret in cases, Superior quality. Port Wine, ditto. Horsemen's Swords, Hangers, &c. Bowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Muskets and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath Rose Grates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf: Nov. 1. dtf
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 buffalo St. Martins Salt. April 11. $
TO BE SOLD,
TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Poll-davern; upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN McCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. cotf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise GUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 3 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantalettes printed fancy cord, a fawn-down striped under jacket, a rumrum hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one muslin handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian neck jacket and two pair cotton Stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Stores on Walnut Street Wharf, Patent Sheathing Copper, 24 ounces to the square foot, Composition Spikes of various lengths, Still Copper, and raised Copper Bottoms, Ten 4lb. Guns with Carriages, Forty 6lb. Guns, 6cwt. each, Twelve 9lb. Guns, 12cwt. each, Sixteen 12lb. Guns with Carriages, Gunpowder, 150 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, A quantity of Sheathing Paper, English Sail Canvas, No. 1 to 8, 20 trunks of printed Calicoes, 1 bale low priced Woollen Cloths, 87 puncheons St. Kitt's and Antigua Rum, 220 pipes 4th proof Brandy, uncolored and well flavoured, 27 pipes, 34 hogheads and 32 qr. casks of strong bodied red Wine, suited to the West Indies, 15 butts 60 qr. casks old Sherry, 200 kegs Rallins, 150 boxes ditto, 94 jars ditto, Cullia in Bales, Old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, And a quantity of black quart Bottles. Philadelphia, October 12. 18ttf
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK, No. 87 High Street Philadelphia, A FEW COPIES OF
HARLEIAN MISCELLANY,
BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally regard the English History, and of which many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and high price of the Harleian Miscellany, induced the editor to offer the present abridgement to the public, which is composed of a narration of those highly interesting events, which have occurred in the History of England, and which are chiefly arranged in chronological order. The volume contains in quantity one sixth of the original work, and the price of it is one guinea, being only one twelfth of what the original book now sells for. November 21. 32awm
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. ALSO, To be Sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wistphalen road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 39 North Sixth Street. November 15. d6trawtf
THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES,
Of the debt of the United States, in the name of James Donatius Le Ray, to wit— No. 11020—5437 dolls. 65 cents } of deferred 11019—5000 dolls. } debt. 11018—5000 dolls. } 16341—3733 dolls. 33 cents of 6 pr. ct. debt 23814—7032 dolls. 71 cents } of 3 per cent. debt 12813—3000 dolls. All bearing date the 15th February, 1799, were forwarded by the Chesherfield packet for Falmouth, which has been captured, and the certificate thereof—Application is made for the renewal thereof at the Treasury; of which all concerned are to take notice. October 17. CLEMENT BIDDLE. d6w
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
November 15, 1799. NOTICE. THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States, in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the bye-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President shall be eligible for the next ensuing year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 15. eF7E
TO BE SOLD,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia; either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator intersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, probably more. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James VINE in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the Subscribers. Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAYS, 1wt.
Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE
RESPECTFULLY informs her numerous friends, acquaintance and the public, she has agreeable to the request of many persons, concluded to reside in town during each winter, and has taken a large convenient house in Walnut street, No. 106, between Fourth and Fifth streets, where she proposes removing her School the 1st of November. English and French grammatically taught, Writing, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, History, Dancing, with all kinds of useful and ornamental Work; Drawing in various branches, History, Landscape, Flowers, &c. Due attention to Vocal as well as Instrumental Music, with requisite Masters of repute and ability. Columbia House Boarding and Day School, October 19, 1799. ** The Friends and Guardians of the Ladies under Mrs. Groombridge's care are particularly assured, that an eligible situation in the country will be engaged for each ensuing Summer, though no epidemic may affect the city. d3w&1m
ROBERT KID'S
COPPER WAREHOUSE, No. 201, MARKET STREET, Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED 31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 oz. per foot, 1 1/2 & 1 3/4 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15. w&ttf.
JUST ARRIVED,
In the Sloop Friendship, Capt. Brown, from New Orleans, About 7 tons KENTUCKY CORDAGE. For sale by ELISHA FISHER & Co. Nov. 27.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL, No. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crane, full dress case Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rocs Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crane Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. cotf.
To the Holders of
MILITARY LAND WARRANTS. THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the Subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the Subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2. mwtff.
TO BE SOLD,
On Saturday the 7th day of December, At seven o'clock in the evening, AT THE MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE, SEVERAL Very Elegant Situations FOR
SUMMER RETREATS.
ABOUT three miles and a half from the city. These situations command a very extensive view of the city and river, and are remarkably healthy; one tract which joins lands of W. Poyntell, Esq. and others, contain fifty acres, more or less, about fifteen acres of which is fine young Wood, and is well watered. Two other tracts, on each of which are very elegant sites for buildings, containing from eight to fourteen acres. Any person disposed to purchase at a private sale, will please to apply to E. BONSALL, or to WILLIAM MACPHERSON, the proprietor. The terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale, and a clear and indisputable title given. John Connelly, Auctioneer. December 2.

Foreign Intelligence.
UPPER RHINE, Sept. 17.
The Archduke Charles has sent the following letter to Salm, commandant at Philipsburg, dated head quarters Enzweiligen, Sept. 13.
"I have received your letter of yesterday, in which you informed me of the siege of the fortress of Philipsburg being raised. I hasten to express to you my entire satisfaction and applause of the brave and distinguished defence which you have made, and beg you will thank the brave officers and garrison in my name. This able and glorious defence proves that I have made the happiest choice in filling that post, and fully justifies the high opinion which I had, during the war, of your great military skill. A courier is just setting off to recommend you and your brave garrison to his Imperial Majesty, and I am convinced that he will be highly satisfied with your behavior. I expect a full account of the whole of your proceedings with anxiety, which I am persuaded, will be a lasting monument of the deeds of the brave garrison in the annals of the present war."
(Signed) CHARLES. Archduke."
The loss of the French, before Philipsburg, according to the statements of their own prisoners, amounts to nearly 1000 men; the garrison lost not more than 50 men.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 19.
The Executive Directory has ordered the formation of an army, to extend between the Meuse, the Vecht, Diest, Herentals and Antwerp—This army will be called the army of the North, its right wing will be covered by the Scheldt, its left by the Meuse.
General Tilly, commander in chief in the united departments, is appointed commander of this army, under the command of gen. Brunet.
Engineers have been already to examine the position, and to trace out the camps. New magazines will be established at Maestricht, Liege, and in the citadel of Antwerp, for this army.
Letters from the Rhine announce that the Austrians and peasants have crossed the Nida at several points, and have obliged the French to re-cross that river.
Orders are received at Luxembourg and several other places where there are magazines of warlike stores, to send to Mentz 100 waggons with all sorts of provisions for that fortress.
All the vessels and small boats in the ports of Holland have been put in requisition to carry the wounded French troops in our hospitals.
Bergen-op-Zoom, Breda, Bois-le-Duc, Grave, and other strong places, are putting in a state of defence, lest the Anglo Russians should make the conquest of Batavia.
Extract of a letter from Frankfort, Sept. 21.
The joy manifested by the inhabitants of Mannheim at the entrance of the Archduke Carl and his Imperial Generals, was beyond conception. During the severe engagement in which Neckerau was taken, many balls were thrown in the city, even after the Imperials had possession of it; the French sent a great number of balls from the left bank in here, they however, were answered from the mouth of cannon, but outside of the city for that purpose, the firing on both sides ceased at 2 o'clock. The city has suffered very little in regard of buildings, considering the manner in which it was taken. The Imperials after the city had been taken by storm, behaved with a great degree of heroism, no outrage nor excess has been committed by them. The Prince left the city after a stay of but a few hours, and went to his former head quarters at Schwezingen. The number of French taken in this place was too considerable to be removed; in consequence of the bridge being damaged, in their retreat from Mannheim, the French took several very respectable citizens as hostages, who however were sent back without injury.
"The troops rallied about the environs of Mentz, form a line from Erpeshem to Wisbaden; the latter place has been evacuated by the French; these several days past they have withdrawn themselves from the two former places towards Ehrenbreitstein."
"According to the official accounts, the Frey have reduced to ashes 93 houses in Philipsburg, 13 only were left tenable."
Another letter, same date.
"According to the most accurate information, the French have lost in the last engagements of Neckerau and Mannheim upwards of 2,000 in killed, and upwards of 30 cannon, besides 1,800 prisoners were taken; the loss of the Imperials was not inconsiderable; it consisted in 1,500 in killed and wounded. It is supposed that the Imperials will soon attempt to cross the Rhine, all their operations seem to be directed that way."
"Fresh troops are pouring in daily from Switzerland, to reinforce the army of the Archduke Charles, which with that of Scarai, will amount to 80,000 men. The Austrians have already pushed forward as far as Limburg and Mannheim; the French are drove entirely from Lahn—Yesterday arrived from Mannheim, five battalions of infantry and 800 of Austrian cavalry, at Lamperheim opposite to Wurms; a great number of troops are also arrived at Heidelberg; they seem to be destined for the re-capture of Mentz. It is well known that Mentz is not at present in a state of standing a siege, for previous to the capture of Mannheim orders were received to bring a park of heavy artillery from Landau to that place, but the reduction of Mannheim has been so speedily effected, that these orders could not be executed."
VIENNA, Sept. 14.
The Archduke Palatine will depart in a fortnight with the Prince of Averberg and a numerous suite for Peterburg, there to espouse the Russian Grand Duchess.
The Emperor of Russia has sent to Cardinal Ruffo the order of St. Andrew with a very flattering letter.
FROM ITALY, Sept. 19.
In order that the Emperor, after the departure of the Russians for Switzerland, may not be under the necessity of maintaining so many troops for garrisons in Italy, a general confederation has taken place among the Italian kings and princes, for the purpose of raising powerful armies for the defence of the whole, that of Piedmont is to consist of 20,000 men.
The commander of the Neapolitans, Rodio, who acts against Rome, signs himself in his Proclamations, Doctor at Law. The scattered cardinals are now by degrees convening at Pavia. Five hundred Turks have taken a French out work at Ancona by storm.
UPPER RHINE, Sept. 16.
The following is the summons on the part of the French to the commander of Philipsburg, the Rhinegrave of Salm:
Mr. Commandant,
The fortress which you defend, is now blockaded upon all sides, and a strong army covers the blockade. Every thing is ready to bury you and the troops of the garrison under its ruins! In the name of humanity, I demand of you to prevent the effusion of blood, and your inevitable ruin, by surrendering the fortress of Philipsburg to the French troops. I allow you two hours for consideration; if this time is elapsed fruitless, force alone will be my guide and my law. I salute you with esteem.
The General of division and commander of the blockade of Philipsburg, 26th Fructidor, (6 Sept.)
(Signed) LASOLLE.
THE ANSWER WAS—
General!
I cannot answer your summons, which just now has been delivered to me, in any other way than that of a man of honor and a soldier, that is, that I will do my duty, and use all means in my power, to repulse the attack of which you inform me. I assure you,
General,
Of my perfect esteem,
RHINGRAVE OF SALM, t. g.
PHILIPSBURG, Sept. 12.
We are happily delivered. Last night at the approach of the Imperials the French marched off towards Mannheim; since the 27th Aug. we have been blockaded by the French, but since the 6th of September we have been bombarded incessantly 5 days and 6 nights. The city is a heap of ashes, and is all burnt down, except about 20 houses, which are all likewise much damaged, of the garrison 30 rank and file were wounded and killed and two peasants. The damage done by the French by their incursion between the Rhine and the Neckar, in so short time, is estimated at upwards of 2 millions florins.
PARIS, September 16.
Letter from General Massena to the Directory.
Head quarters at Lintzboung, September 9.
Citizen Directors,
Being informed that a corps of Russians and Cossacks occupied the village of Wolhoffen, situated near Zurich, on the left border of the lake, I ordered an attack to be made on it, which took place on the 8th at one in the morning. The village was carried with the bayonet, and a number of prisoners would have been taken, but as the Russians would not surrender, our troops were under the necessity of putting them to the sword, and we took only a dozen men, among whom are several wounded; we took also some horses belonging to the Cossacks, and about two hundred cloaks, almost new, which our soldiers put on. The enemy by the most moderate computation, must have lost at least 150 men in killed or wounded; the village was strewed with dead bodies. Many of our troops, as well as the enemy, were wounded with the bayonet. Our loss in killed and wounded amounts to about 60 men. This attack was made under the orders of General Mortier, who commands highly both the troops and Citizen Veilo, chief of brigade in the 1st regiment of dragoons, commanding provisionary the brigade of the right.
(Signed)
MASSENA.
FOR SALE,
Holland Linens, German Linseys, fil depreuve, Ginghams, Ladies Kid Gloves, by the dozen or quantity. Apply at No. 17 South Fourth Street, near the Indian Queen. November 27.
MADEIRA WINE.
THE Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL's First Quality
London Particular Wine,
In Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks.
GIDEON HILL WELLS,
Philadelphia, Nov. 12.
Lodging and Breakfast,
FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,
For Europe or the West Indies,
THE SHIP
PACIFIC,
PERKINS SALTER, Master,
She is a staunch good Ship,
well fitted, burthen about
3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo
on board.
For terms apply to
WHARTON and LEWIS,
No. 115 South Front Street,
WHO HAVE FOR SALE,
A parcel of Havana Molasses,
Old Madeira Wine,
Ground Ginger,
Burlington Pock, Sec. Sec.
November 21. df
For LIVERPOOL,
THE DANISH SHIP
LITTLE MARTHA,
OLEA C. MARK, master,
Burthen 300 tons,
THE principal part of her cargo being now
ready to go on board, she will sail with all possible
dispatch. For Freight apply to
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
Nov. 27, 1799. df
FOR SALE,
THE SHIP
ORONO,
JUST arrived from Port Repub-
licain, burthen 322 tons, mounting
16 six and nine pound cannon; small arms, &c.
complete. Has been thoroughly repaired within
these three months and is ready to proceed to
sea.
ALSO,
The cargo of said Ship, consisting of two
hundred and eighty hogheads of Sugar of a su-
perior quality, 140,000 weight of Prime Coffee
in hogheads and barrels, and 25 tons of Log-
wood—by
THOMAS KETLAND.
Nov. 25. dfw
MARSHAL'S SALE.
United States,
Pennsylvania District, } ss.
In pursuance of a writ to me directed, from
the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge
of the District Court of the United States, in
and for the Pennsylvania District, will be ex-
posed to public sale at the Merchants Coffee
House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Sa-
turday, the 7th of December next, at 12
o'clock, at noon.
The armed French vessel,
CALLED,
LA MAGICIENNE,
With all and singular her apparel, guns and
appurtenances, as the same now are, having
been lately seized and taken on the high seas,
and within the jurisdiction of the said Court,
libelled against, prosecuted and condemned, at
the suit of M c Lees Brown, Esq. commander of
the public armed vessel called the Merrimack,
in behalf of himself and the other officers, and
crew thereof.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
Marshal's Office at Philadelphia, } ss.
29th day of December, 1799. } ss.
N. B. An inventory may be seen at the of-
fice. Dec. 2. df
MATTHEW MCCONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chestnut street,
(A few doors above Fourth)
As No. 141,
AND again commenced the business of Ne-
gotiations, in the various kinds of Public
Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages
to do every thing, in his power to give satisfac-
tion to those who may think proper to employ
him. He means to confine his transactions to
the Agency and Commission line, in all such busi-
ness as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in
and near the City will be attended to, and also
of Lands, when that business again revives.
November 10. daw
Genteel furnished Apartments,
To Let in Chestnut Street,
Suitable for
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Enquire at the Office of this Gazette.
Nov. 30. 31—Dec. 2 & 4
A DWELLING HOUSE,
Range of Stores, and a Counting House,
On Milliner's wharf, Water Street, between Race
and Vine Streets.
Enquire of Patiston Hartshorne, no. 119
north Front Street. December 3. 2awim
BOARD AND LODGINGS.
MRS. HAND
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the
public in general, that she has just removed to the
mansion house, in Franklin Court, formerly oc-
cupied by Dr. Franklin, and latterly by the Por-
tuguese Minister, the Chevalier De Frere. A
family may be accommodated with a suit of rooms,
and single gentlemen with separate apartments, or
Board only. Has also a good Coach House and
Stables for four horses, to let. Nov. 20. w&df
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th
July instant, from Colebrook Furnace,
Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Caro,
he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or sev-
en inches high, tolerable black, with a down
ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow,
4 great liar, and very fond of strong liquor,
has been brought up to the farming business, is
very handy at any kind of laboring work; he
took with him a number of clothing, amongst
which were, one suit plain Nankien; (some
money). It is expected he has shaped his course
for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for se-
curing him in any jail in the United States,
with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (Q18) dfm
NEW THEATRE
Will be opened this Evening, December 4.
When will be presented, a Comedy, called
THE STRANGER.
Translated from the German of Kotzebue's.
(As performed at the Theatre in Baltimore, New York,
and London, with unbounded approbation.)
The Stranger Mr. Wignell,
Count Winterfon Warren,
Baron Steinfort Marshall,
Solomon Francis,
Peter Blisset,
Francis Wood,
Old Man Morris,
William Master Harris.
Countess Winterfon Mrs. Morris,
Ann Francis,
Mrs. Haller Mary.
Singing, by Mr. Darley.
To which will be added, a favorite Comedy, in
two acts, (never performed here) called
THE JEW AND THE DOCTOR.
Written by Mr. DIBDIN.
[And performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Gar-
den, 60 nights with the greatest applause.]
Old Bromley Mr. Francis,
Dr. Specific, Warren,
Changeable Marshall,
Charles Wood,
William Blisset,
Abe'dnego (the Jew) Bernard.
Mrs. Changeable, Mrs. Francis,
Emily, Miss L'Estrange,
Betty, Mrs. Doctor.
The Managers are indebted to the li-
berty of the Patente (who favoured them

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4.
Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instantis tyranni, Mente quait folida.
REVIEW Of American Publications.
Letters to the Inhabitants of Northumberland and the neighbourhood, on subjects interesting to the author and to them. Part I. By Joseph Priestley, L.L.D. F.R.S. &c. Nunquamne repenam? Juv. Northumberland: Printed for the author by Andrew Kennedy.—1799.
THIS work, as its motto imports, is a defence of the character of the author, against the universal odium which rests upon it, in England and America. As our limits re-strain us from that full examination of this work, which the nature of its demands, it may not be amiss, in order that a more full idea may be formed than we are able to give, to present the reader with a transcript of the Table of Contents: these are—Letter 1. of my situation as an alien: 1. 2. of my French citizenship, and French principles: 1. 3. of my right to treat of subjects of civil policy, and the advantages I have had for acquiring knowledge of this kind, 1. 4. of what I have done with respect to the politics of this country. 1. 5. of the intercepted letters and of the French Revolution: 1. 6. of the style of abuse in the writings of Mr. Cobbett, alias Peter Porcupine. 1. 7. of my religion; a defence of Mr. Cooper and myself, in answer to a gross misrepresentation of an application to the President. These topics occupy 48 pp. 8vo.
In pursuing this new Proteus, thro' his various characters of an American alien, a Frenchman, a Citizen, a Religious man, an Englishman and a persecuted patriot; one is at no little loss where to begin with him. But, assuming to ourself a perfect indifference on the score of order, we shall first take up his character as a politician.
An idea has been disseminated with no little industry, by certain persons who have reflected all the variegated hues of his erratic and peculiar tenets, that Doctor Priestley emigrated to America, with the sole view of here enjoying in solitude, the calm of Philosophic research; and that he has sedulously abstained from political movements: the work before us admirably calculated to destroy all those pretensions of this nature, which have been set up by his friends. From his own confession, we learn, that he has written for the Aurora; that he takes that vehicle of sedition, and "gives it a preference" over all other newspapers, even the Morning Chronicle, in its best estate, for "just sentiment," or "valuable information," or for "good composition."
Nor is this all:—the Doctor tells us that he shall soon proceed to inform us what he really thinks of the political state of this country, and this he says, he shall do with "perfect freedom," and his habitual coolness; that is to say, with all that deliberate, undermining, philosophical villainy, which renders the enemies of established order in all countries, most formidable.
Here, he stands before us, the determined and inveterate Illuminatus, that Robison describes him; a Robespierre in theory, burning with true revolutionary ardor for the practice. To bring this about, he is going on to a second publication, wherein he is to proceed to inform us what he thinks with respect to "the conduct of our administration, and even the Constitution itself. But as these are serious and deep subjects, they require to be treated with much caution. And these being ticklish times, it may be prudent to have a consultation of my Lawyers on the business. Poor as is the shed which Mr. Cobbett lays I dignify with the name of a house, I should be fain to exchange it for such lodgings as the liberality of this country assigned to Mr. Lyon."
It is not an easy task for one bred and born in America, whose only hopes rest on her success and prosperity, and who has long been in habits of taking a deep and active interest in whatever concerns her peace, to explore in form, a desperate and malignant design tending to its utter subversion. His feelings become traitors to the attempt, and repels it.
The conduct of Doctor Joseph Priestley confirms a very ancient and profound remark: Casinum non animum mutant, qui trans mare currunt. In England this virtuous, this religious man, only "wished for a reformation of abuses in the English government, in order to prevent an entire revolution, which he did not think was wanted there;" but certain profound ones, shrewdly perceived, that, notwithstanding all this frothy, lying cant, "he wished a revolution to take place;" he became, in consequence, the but of popular rage; and, after attempting for five years, to demonstrate that rage to have been groundless, now openly renounces it, by declaring that "he wishes a revolution in England to take place." Popular fury drove him from his native town; popular detestation of his principles, from his native country: "he could no longer live there with comfort, or even with safety": America "afforded him protection," and an house "with respect both to convenience and elegance, superior to any house in the country, and excepting Philadelphia, and its neighborhood there are perhaps few that are equal to it in the whole State." But, what is the effect of all this, upon the mind of this pious, devout Christian, this virtuous and humble man? Is he any more quiet, contented, or happy here,
than in England? And does he, in consequence, devote himself to pursuits calculated to benefit mankind, or even to shew a sense of gratitude, for that "protection" we have afforded him? No; calculations of this nature, are too grovelling for the soul of an illuminatus—animus nunquam mutat—it doth not become a Philosopher to change his opinions.
The Black Drop remains yet to be wrung from his heart. The Beadle should correct his judgment; and the Alien Law should spew him forth from the Land. (To be continued.)
FIRST DAY, OR SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
THE Board of Visitors, appointed by the Society for the institution and support of the First Day, or Sunday Schools, beg leave to inform their fellow citizens, that they are opened, at the usual places, for the reception of Scholars, at such hours as will not interfere with those dedicated to Divine Worship. The utility of this Institution has been much greater than could have been expected, and with additional funds, might be much more extended.
The children of the indigent and laborious poor, are superintended by reputable and pious teachers, are furnished with books, pens, ink and paper; and are thus rescued from savage ignorance, acquire habits of order and industry, and hereby qualified to be good servants, good apprentices, and we hope, they will become, good masters and good citizens.
They earnestly solicit all influential Characters, in the City and Liberties, particularly their friends in Southwark, (as the School in that district is at present small) to assist in this benevolent undertaking, by urging such children as may be liable to be objects of the Institution, to avail themselves of so favorable an opportunity of acquiring useful instruction.
A School, for Girls, is taught by JOHN ELY, Third, above Mulberry-street, back of the Presbyterian Church; one for Boys, by SILAS DINSMOOR, in Cherry-street, between Third and Fourth-streets; and another for Boys, by THADDEUS BROWN, in Front, nearly opposite to Shippen-street, in Southwark.
The Schools are open from 7 to half past 9 o'clock, in the forenoon, and from 1 till 3 o'clock in the afternoon. By order of the Board, THOMAS MENDENHALL, Chairman, JOHN ORME, Secretary. 11th Month (Nov.) 29th, 1799.
ADDRESS OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE POOR TO THE PUBLIC.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, THE exhausted state of our Treasury, the enormous arrears of poor tax, and the accumulated difficulties occasioned by the repeated calamities with which our city has been afflicted, all conspire to render an immediate and efficient remedy indispensably necessary for the support of the unfortunate objects consigned to our care.
The remedy we trust will be the result of a candid appeal to your reason, justice and humanity—we ask not a boon!—we solicit only the prompt payment of a tax of inevitable necessity—equitable in its operation, benevolent in its object, and upon the due collection of which, the economy and welfare of the institution, so essentially dependent. A deficiency in the collection of the poor tax has superinduced the practice of obtaining loans at Bank, supplies on credit and of delaying the purchase of wood and other cash articles until the prices are greatly enhanced, thereby unequally encroaching the public burthen: Whereas a due collection of the taxes will enable us promptly to meet all our existing engagements and purchase future supplies in due season with cash, to the great saving and reputation of the institution.
The unexampled number of hapless orphans, which the hand of pestilence has thrown upon your bounty—the aged, infirm and diseased who look for support and protection from the inclemency of the approaching season, earnestly demand the extended charity! which you have so often and so conspicuously displayed.
By order of the General Board of Guardians of the Poor. Wm. JONES, President. Nov. 21. 3aw2w
PORTLAND, November 18.
HORRID BARBARITY!
Mention was made in the last Gazette, of the capture of the Schooner Mary, captain Blake, of this port, and the inhuman murder of his mate, Mr. Potter. Capt. Blake has since returned, and furnished the following particulars:
"Left this port on the first August and made Tobago on the 28th, but was becalmed and drifted to leeward. Endeavoured to make St. Croix, on the morning of the 5th of Sept. abreast of the forts in the Spanish island of Margarita, two leagues from the beach, was boarded by two boats from a French privateer, the first boat reached me was commanded by the captain of the privateer, having six men armed with long knives, muskets, and a blunderbuss. The second boat contained the lieutenant and ten men, armed as before. After imperiously demanding where from and where bound, they began damaging the Americans, and immediately boarded me. The first on board was an Italian, with a long knife concealed under his garments, who was followed by the captain armed with swords and pistols, and a Frenchman armed with a blunderbuss, who formerly failed out of New York, together with three others. Soon after boarding and ma-
king some inquiry, the captain of the privateer pointed at me, and the unfortunate Mr. Potter, as small and meek; and uttering something, bade his followers "begin immediately"—on which the Frenchman with the blunderbuss aimed at me, but fortunately it missed fire. At the same instant, another one it bled Mr. Potter in the back of the neck, who in defence seized a handspike and knocked the murderer down on which the Frenchman, having primed his blunderbuss, shot Mr. Potter through the head. After he fell the inhuman captain cut him across the thigh and leg with his sword, and the one knocked down recovering himself, grasped his knife and ripped out the bowels of Mr. Potter. They then drove myself and the rest of my people below, and carried my vessel into the harbour of Fantapa. We were kept confined below for three days, and then myself sent ashore to the governor, being repeatedly threatened with death. My treatment on shore was most barbarous and insulting; and myself and crew in continual danger of our lives. The governor and secretary also treated me very ill—abused the Americans, and refused me protection. I was then ordered on board, and some soldiers were also sent to prevent the vessel and cargo from being injured, which were to be sent to Guadalupe. Remained in this situation till the tenth of September, when the brig Effie, Rolando, arrived, showing a tier of guns. I immediately apprized Capt. Rolando of my situation, who memorialized the Governor, on the subject, and produced an immediate alteration in my treatment. On the 12th, with permission of the Governor, myself and people sailed in the Effie, for St. Thomas's, but falling to leeward, the first land we made was the east end of Porto Rico, on the 19th sent a boat on shore, to inquire for French cruizers and was told there were no French, but several English cruizers on the coast. Making sail to the westward, for Cape Francois, at midnight on the 19th, a Schooner came alongside, and fired a great number of shot without hailing, then boarded the brig, took the captain and crew out, put them on board the privateer, and next morning took them into a lagoon on the south side of Porto Rico, and plundered the vessel of great part of her cargo, consisting of dry goods, &c, and in the evening dismissed her. The people who carried my vessel into Margarita, were French; but those of the Schooner I am confident, were English, from some of the Windward Islands, although they pretended to be from Porto Rico, under the command of Augustus Love."
CHARLESTON, November 19.
Yesterday arrived the Sloop Lydia, Fry, Havana, 14 days; Sloop Betsey, Torrey, Havana, 11 days; Schooner Gosport, Tate, Savannah, 6 days; brig Little Sufan, Taylor, Port Republican, 24 days.
Entail of a letter from a gentleman in Havana, to the editors of this paper, dated the 29th of October, 1799.
"The current of politics has taken a turn with respect to the French: none are permitted to come here, on any pretence; if they do, they are obliged to return in the same vessel, and a war between France and Spain is thought inevitable. This change is in consequence of a vague report, of the Spanish fleet being detained at Brest, which report comes by the way of New York."
"About three weeks ago, in the Gulph, not far from this place, an American schooner of 14 guns, which left this port for Baltimore, fell in with a Providence Privateer of the same number of guns, and 54 men. After some disagreeable and haughty language of the latter, he insisted on boarding the former which was denied him, and to prevent it, the American found it necessary to use his guns. After two broadsides, the privateer blew up, and the whole crew perished, except the boatwain and tea men, who saved themselves in the boat, and a few days afterwards were taken up by a Salem brig, and brought in here; two have since died, and the remainder are in gaol. The privateer was renowned for preying on the defenceless trade of America for a long time past."
Verbal reports, which we have not been able to trace to their origin, state, that the captain of the above mentioned privateer announced to the American captain, on his refusing to be boarded, that no quarter would be given, and immediately hoisted the red flag: that the action lasted two hours, before the privateer blew up; and that afterwards, when the men who remained alive on the wreck begged to be taken off, the American captain pointed to their ensign, and left them.
We have not learnt the name of either of the vessels, nor of the American captain: Miller is said to be the privateer captain's name.
The reports from Port Republican, by the brig Little Sufan, tend to confirm the accounts we have had, of the horrid massacres of men of colour, by Toussaint's party; and state, that this party continues still to be successful against that of Rigaud.
BALTIMORE, December 3.
A member of congress from Norfolk, on his journey to the seat of government, mentioned in this city on Saturday last, the arrival of captain Young at Norfolk from Jamaica, who reported that the treaty between Toussaint and the British government was formally annulled by a proclamation of Lord Balcarres, the governor of Jamaica, in consequence of repeated violations on the part of Toussaint; and that the capture of all vessels trading to St. Domingo, without discrimination, was authorised by the said proclamation.
The respectable channel through which this report reaches us, has given great alarm to the mercantile part of our city.
NEW-YORK, December 2. Our Hamburg papers contain some material facts not before published, especially respecting the proceedings in the Court of Five Hundred—which we shall endeavour to publish to-morrow. The Royalists appear to be more audacious and formidable, and Paris seems to be in a violent ferment.
ARRIVED, days Galliot Minerva, Bonea, Petersburg 91 Brig Ceres, Norris, Cadiz 32 Sloop Rising Sun, Wilson, St. Kitts 16 Ship Astigaxaga, de Domingo, Mont video Spanish ship Beo, de la Plate—
The American Ladies POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1800, PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, So. Second Street,
CONTAINING an elegant engraving of Ladies fashionable head dresses. An Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, &c. New country dances; moral and entertaining pieces, in prose and verse; new songs; marketing table, and several other useful tables.
ALSO, THE GENTLEMEN'S POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR 1800.
Containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts, an abstract of acts passed the last session of Congress relative to the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, duties on goods imported, stamp duties, duties on domestic articles; list of Congress, Departments of State, Treasury, Judiciary, Federal Courts of Law—list of the army and navy, several tables, and other useful and interesting matter.
W. Y. BIRCH, has for sale, English and American writing paper, merchants account books, playing cards, pen-knives, portable writing desks, and a general assortment of stationery goods. Dec. 2. 3aw2w.
GITT DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Subscribers are informed that the First Assembly will be held at Mr. O'ELLER'S Hotel, on Thursday the 12th instant. December 2. dt12tb.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and class them with others to as to make up the quantity required. The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and shew any section in which he may be employed. Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 11th day of January next, or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec and from that day until the 12th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. December 4. Wm. M'CLUNEY. corj
PRINTED COTTONS.
Suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—For sale by GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street.
ALSO, Nine hundred pair of American strong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4. dtw.
Fifty Barrels Pippin Apples, In good order for shipping, AND A few Barrels Dried Peaches FOR SALE, At the corner of Dock and Pear Streets. December 4. dtw
REMOVAL.
SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY acquaint those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed to his Shop, No. 49, South Third Street, where he will be glad to serve them. N.B. All orders attended with the usual punctuality. Dec. 3. dtw.
FLOUR, BY AUCTION.
400 Barrels Superfine Flour, Will be sold at Auction on Saturday next, at 10 o'clock, ON WALNUT STREET WHARF, In Lots to suit the Purchasers. * * * Conditions will be made known at the time of sale. RICHARD S. FOOTMAN, Auctioneer. December 4.
Now Ready for Sale, At GEORGE DAVIS'S Law Book Store, No. 319, High Street,
A very valuable and extensive Assortment of Law Books, IMPORTED this fall and immediately before the late blockade, comprehending almost every Book in use, of the best London and Irish editions. They will be disposed of from a single volume, to an entire Library at the same prices as have heretofore been given such general satisfaction. By sundry vessels daily expected from London and Dublin, his stock will as usual be kept up, so that gentlemen will seldom be disappointed when applying at his store. N.B. This day is published Davis's Law Catalogue for 1799, of books for sale, which may be had gratis, on application as above. November 2. such & fman
Drawing School.
MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to inform them of the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State house yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms:
Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, Dols. Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 3 From home, two hours, 3
PERSPECTIVE, The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practised.
WANTED, A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. 3awtf
WILLIAM HUDSON, No. 8 Chesnut Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, in addition to his former Stock,
A complete Assortment of Goods, which are now opening, suitable for the approaching season;
Amongst which are— Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, Double milled Drob Cloths, Superfine Nap Cloths, assorted colors, Elu and Drap Pluins, SwanDowns and Swarkins, Drapery, Bailes, assorted colors, Blue, green, white and spotted Bockings, Blue and grey Coatings, Scarlet, white, red and yellow Flannels, Velvets, Thicklets, Corduroys, and fancy Cards, Striped elastic Cloths and Coatings, Fancy Marceilles Waistcoatings, Mens and Womens fine worsted Hose, Do. do. worsted Gloves and Mitts. Mens Socks, Calimancoes, Durants & Johns Spinnings, 6 bales of Rose Blankets, completely assorted, by the bale, &c. &c. Nov. 6 dtw
AT a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town, for the county of Fayette, the fourth Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Judges of the same court, on the petition of John Wilson, praying that the act of Assembly, providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the use of his creditors, may be extended to him. The Court appointed the first day of next term, to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give his creditors public notice hereof, in Fenn's Philadelphia paper, and in Yundt and Brown's Baltimore paper, for one week, ending at least four weeks before the day of hearing; and that he also give to John Gillespie and Jacob Everhart personal notice in writing, to be served on them, at least fifteen days previous to the hearing. At September term, this order was continued to the first day of December term. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, Prothonotary.
FOR SALE, A LOT OF LAND,
Containing between twelve and thirteen acres. Situate on the College road, Leading from Schuylkill to the Market house in Germantown, Adjoining lands of John Darsey & James Moyes.
IT is nearly as high as any part of the hilly town-ship of Roxborough, and has the advantage of a good road—the soil is good, part of which has been well manured last season, and an excellent piece of watered meadow which may be put under water at pleasure; a good prospect—There has been erected last summer an excellent stone barn; a well is nearly completed, and a cellar dug for a tenant's house—About 70 perches stone quarried on the premises preparatory for further improvement. The whole under new cedar post and rail fence. The purchaser can be accommodated with a strong light waggon calculated for two horses to haul manure, &c. with excellent barrels entirely new. Apply at No. 103, High street. 11 mo. 24th, 1799 dtw
LOST OR STOLEN,
On the 28th instant, A New single case Silver Watch, With a hand showing the day of the month on the face, and marked on the inside of the case; A C C 13773 with a light blue silk string and a gilt key fixed thereto. Who ever will deliver the said watch at no. 13 South Third Street, shall receive Four Dollars reward. N.B. Watch makers and others are requested to stop the said watch if offered for sale, and give information as above. Nov. 29. dtw
FURNISHED ROOMS,
TO BE LET, With, or without the use of the kitchen, lars, &c. in two adjoining houses, of four years old; fit for the accommodation of a gentleman—furnace convenient to Congress Hall in a healthy part of the city, never having been infested with the fever—Apply at the Office of the United States Gazette. Nov. 26. 3taw
Boarding and Lodging.
A FAMILY or Single Gentlemen may be accommodated with gentle Boarding and Lodging, at No. 33 North Fourth Street, consisting of six chambers, a large dining room, a parlor and suitable rooms for servants. November 26. 9 dtw
A POINTER
WAS carried away on Sunday the 10th inst. from No. 163 Vine Street—He is about 9 months old, spotted nose, lion coloured ears, with a spot of the same color in his forehead, long tail having never been cut—He is called Gift. A reward of two dollars, with reasonable expenses, will be paid to any person who will return him to No. 163, Vine Street; and ten dollars more, if stolen, for such information respecting the thief as may produce legal punishment. Nov. 30. dtw

Just Published A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and Levelling of Land, containing under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Definitions, eleven Geometrical Propositions, exhibiting to view the properties and dependencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and examples necessary to calculating a Survey succeeded by seven surveys, the area of the whole first is found geometrically, and of the several number by difference of latitude and departure, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, and the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the distances to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of offsets to winding streams of water, flowing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and instruments—a crooked water course measured, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many subdivisions, leading into the most critical circumstances that can occur in practice; an example of Intersections, and an example showing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, also the attraction may vary in quantity and denomination at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work contains the tables of difference of latitude and departure and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckshank, Bookellers, No. 8, High Street, Philadelphia, Bonfall and Miles, 173, Market Street, Baltimore, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription papers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the proposal.
ZACHARIAH JESS, Wilmington, 9th 11 mo.—16. 3awt2m.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON MANUFACTORY, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 24 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water-Street, as above.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 100 feet front in Chestnut, not 85, and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benner subject to a ground rent of 30s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises.
WHEREAS, An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the flats of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars.
And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Dennan and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants.
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) 1awt2m.
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennsylvania and Pogeullin creeks; and another on the Brigid Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road.
ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a ranyard, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennsylvania—Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner.
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes affixed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their Lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant.
COPPER, Proper for sheathing vessels, and for Coppersmiths use, FOR SALE, By JOHN ALLEN, No. 122 SPRUCE STREET.
ALSO, A few Crates Glass Ware, assorted. November 14. 1010r
BY VIRTUE of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, appointing us auditors in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be held at public sale on Seventh day, the 21st of next Month at the Pothouse of Edward Fell in Springfield Township.
A large quantity of Earthenware, CONSISTING OF Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowles, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware, Potters' implements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove.
The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when attendances will be given and conditions made known by JOSEPH RHODES, W. PENNOCH, DAVID PRATT, } Auditors. 11th Month 19th 1799.
All persons having any demands against said Marshall, are desired to authenticate and produce them, on or before the 21st of next Month, that they may be liquidated and all those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to said Auditors.
November 20 1awt2aD
The following Certificates OF THE STOCK OF THE BANK of the United States In the names of Nicolaus Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit,
No. 29,160 for 5 shares, 29,161 for 2 shares, 29,162 for 2 shares, 29,163 for 1 share, 29,165 for 4 shares, and 29,166 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit, No. 12,823, dated February 22, 1799, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in the name of Nicolaus Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 12,824 same date, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 16,348 dated 19th February 1799, for 783 dollars 33 cents of six per cent, and No. 14,818 same date, for 633 dollars 33 cents of three per cent, in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 14,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 330 dollars three per cent, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kingbergen, knight of the Royal military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Chesterfield, Captain Jones, which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore application is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
CLEMENT MIDDLE. October 12, 1799. d3m
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce Street. November 11. dtr
WANTED, A NEWS CARRIER.
An active, steady and faithful MAN, who can give satisfactory reference as to character, will meet employ in the above capacity, on applying at the office of this Gazette.
November 20. dtr
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 miles stone on the Brigid Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good.
Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises.
N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either.
November 12 3awt1f
40 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY, on the night of the 20th inst. from the subscriber, living in the townships of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two apprentice lads, one named EMMOR THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a taylor, fair complexion, light hair; had on and took with him, a light coloured coat, lined with white flannel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with lincsey, a striped cashmere coat and trousers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, a d two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly lashed, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, one dimity and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them muffled, two pair of trousers, one plain mackeen the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton, do. one blue and white clouded, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a rumor hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentice lads, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them.
DAVID LEWIS, ABIAH TAYLOR, junior. NOV. 22. 314f
CATTLE.
About Sixty-Six HEAD for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wyc. Sept. 2, 1799. 5
WANTED A COOK.
A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer.
October 28 dtr
FIFTY PIPES TENERIFFE WINE, Of an excellent quality, JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, Jr. Nov. 11.
DONATION LANDS. Notice is hereby given,
THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board, at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unliquidated Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, to wit, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tularobara branch of the Mufkingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning would intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships selected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first instalments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates;—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be marked and distinctly marked as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT. Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions.
JAMES M'HENRY. The Printers in the several States, who published the proposals for the supply of rations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next.
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TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it,
A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. dtr
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice.
JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
TERMS Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia,
FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time,
INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public.
TERMS. THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo.
Each volume will contain above 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered.
Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries.
The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars. 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dollars. whole bound, but, as the publisher does not intend to print more than the number subscribed for, a considerable rise on the price may be expected to non-subscribers.
Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work.
Payments to be made on delivery of each volume.
Subscribers will have at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Government.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in those rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenticated public records, and renders them almost invaluable. It is hoped, that America's will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation.
The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired:
"Philadelphia, June 15, 1798."
"To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States."
"The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia,"
"Respectfully represents,"
"That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he hath obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves."
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"True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798."
"WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK."
"RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorised and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for the use of the House of Representatives, four hundred copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the first ten now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same."
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved, March 20, 1799.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
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Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 20th inst. a bound Servant Girl, named Elizabeth Hovey, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no cost or charges will be paid.
N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 3awtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK,
By the short and pleasant road of Buffleton, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springs, field and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thorough-Fare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters by the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It prevents some of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so tortuous between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Third Street. It goes through Frankford to Bulltown, where it stops to breakfast; from Bulltown it goes through Newtown to Pennypack to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardu, Old Coffee House, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtlandt, corner of Greenwich Street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, True Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on rails, of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation if it will, however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, to that the conduct of the persons who employ continually an object of their attention.—They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or idleness is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to bear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN M'CALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Bulltown JOSEPH THORNTON, NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } Newtown JACOB KESLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennypack T. KILLMAN, near Millstone ELIAS COMBES, Bound Brook R. SANSBURY, Scotch Plains ISAAC RAWLE, ROBERT PEARSON, } Springfield June 22. codt1f
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