Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-09-07 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2172.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 7, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
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.
The U. States Loan-Office for Pennsylvania, is REMOVED to the Ridge road, two and an half miles from the city. Aug. 26.
FOR CAPE FRANCOIS, DEY, The fast sailing Polacre ship...
For LIVERPOOL, THE LONDON, Samuel Raper, commander...
MARSHAL'S SALES. United States. Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ to me directed by the Honorable Richard Peter...
AT a special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Present, Daniel Broadhead, Sec. Gen. of the Land Office.
Notice is hereby given, THAT upon application to me by Joseph P. Minnick...
By JAMES KINSEY, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of New Jersey.
THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester Kent county, Maryland...
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley...
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, NO. 201, MARKET-STREET, Late ALEXANDER BULSAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED...
SEABORN, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers in general...
FOR SALE, AT DUCK-CREEK, 10,000 bushels Indian Corn, 3,000 bushels good Wheat...
JUST IMPORTED, Into Wilmington, state of Delaware, Sixty Hhds. SUGAR...
Wanted to Employ, A PERSON of Judgment and Integrity to occasionally attend Vendues...
TO BE LET, Until the 15th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia...
NOTICE, To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin...
FOR SALE, An excellent Stand for Business, THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester Kent county, Maryland...
FOR SALE, THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester Kent county, Maryland...
SAMUEL POTTER, WM. PAGE, AND THOMAS PRICE, HAVE removed to GERMANTOWN, between the five and six mile stone...
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Ruffia Duck...
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths...
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks...
THE PARTNERSHIP of HARTSHORNE, LARGE & Co. and JAMES & ROBERT WALN...
Wants a place as a Coachman, OR as an Attendant to a travelling gentleman...
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated...
TO BE LET, Postponed to be given on the 26th August, A convenient Three Story Brick House...
FOR SALE, A COUNTRY SEAT, CONTAINING about Ten acres of Land...
Ten Dollars Reward, STRAYED or conveyed on Thursday night last from off the premises...
UNSEATED LANDS, THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified...
Oellers's Hotel in Germantown. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the public in general...
Old French Brandy in large and small cases, 100 boxes 7 by 8 & 9 to 10 by 12...
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS...
Gazette Marine List. MAIL COACHEES, Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day...
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Elkton, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil County...
NOTICE, THE heirs of the Reverend JOHN WADE, formerly from Yorkshire in Great Britain...
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING been appointed administrator to the estate of the rev. JOHN WADE...
UNSEATED LANDS, THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified...
THREE CENTS REWARD, RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 26th inst...
THE STORES, Of the Subscribers are continued open as usual. THEY HAVE FOR SALE, 70 hogheads Molasses...
CAUTION, A SET of Exchange of Four Bills for Six Hundred and Sixty Pounds, (particulars at foot) unaccountably disappeared...
NICKLIN and GRIFFITH, N. & G. No. 98, drawn by John Hollins, to the order of S. Smith and Buchanan...
JUST RECEIVED, For the MARIA, from HAMBURG, and NOW LANDING, At Wilcock's wharf...
LOST or MISLAID, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 18th January 1793...
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Batts, Mammadies...
Valueable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street...
TO BE LET, From the 1st of October next, The STORES & WHARF, Adjoining the Drawbridge, now occupied...
Valueable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street...
THREE CENTS REWARD, RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 26th inst...
THREE CENTS REWARD, RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 26th inst...

FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, FOR EUROPE, THE BRIG ENTERPRISE, A staunch good Vessel, well fitted, about three years old, and will carry about 1500 Barrels—can be sent to sea immediately. §§ For terms apply to Wharton and Lewis in Germantown, near the Market house. Sept. 5, 1799.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following to wit:
  For and upon every coach 15   upon every chariot 12   upon every post chariot 12   upon every post chaise 12   upon every phaeton with or without top 9   upon every coach 9   upon other carriages, having panel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains 9   upon four wheel carriages, having framed posts and tops, with steel springs 6   upon four wheel top carriages with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3   upon carriages with tops 3   upon chairs with tops 3   upon sulkies with tops 3   upon other two wheel top carriages 3   upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs 2   upon all other two wheel carriages 2   upon every four wheel carriage, having framed posts and tops, and resting upon wooden tires 2 
The Collector of the Revenue of the 1st division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 20th day of September next for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at No. 49, North 3d Street, in the city of Philadelphia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given, To all real dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirits liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wines in a less quantity, or in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by
JAMES ASH, Collector of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of inspection at Philadelphia, August 1st, 1799.
N.B. THE STAMP OFFICE AND OFFICE OF INSPECTION IS REMOVED TO GERMANTOWN, the first house above the sign of the King of Prussia. § Every denomination of Stamped paper to be had at said office. August 15 12w1305.
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Barker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and take 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 12wtf
FOR SALE, IN GEORGE TOWN, TOGETHER OR SEPARATE, Two handsome Dwelling Houses. THEY contain five rooms with fire-places, four bed chambers, two closets, and have two good piazzas, a kitchen near the house, a bake house, two rooms for domestics, a stable and coach house, a beautiful garden ornamented with terraces well grassed, a large fish pond, a well and a spring of water, 150 young fruit trees. The whole finished and done in the neatest and strongest manner, under a handsome and excellent enclosure, containing three lots and a half, extending 180 feet on Fayette Street, and 192 feet on Third Street. For terms apply to John Threlkeld, George Town on Potomack. August 27, 1799. 4th d. 5t.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar. 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes } strong bodied RED WINE 34 hogheads } 32 quarter casks } 15 butts } SHERRY 60 quarter casks } 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine 290 kegs Raisins 450 boxes do. 94 jars do.
FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Who also offer for sale, THE SAID SHIP BELVEDERE. SHE is New-York built, coppered to the bends, mounts 14 six-pounders, with small arms in proportion, and sails fast. August 13 m w & f f
European Intelligence.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE. DOWNING-STREET, June 22, 1799. The emperor of Russia having, as a mark of friendship towards his majesty, and of esteem and regard toward his majesty's naval service, and particularly towards the officers and crews of the ships who served on the 1st of August, 1792, under the command of rear admiral lord Nelson, signified to his majesty's minister at Petersburg his desire, that the Leander, of 50 guns, which, having been engaged in that action, was, after a most gallant and distinguished resistance captured on its passage home by a French ship of the line of 74 guns, and has since been re-captured from the enemy by his imperial majesty's arms at the surrender of Corfu, should be presented to his majesty, in his imperial majesty's name with a view to its being restored to his naval service. The king has been pleased to accept, with the highest satisfaction this distinguished mark of attention and friendship on the part of his ally, and has directed, that the Leander should be received accordingly from such officer as the emperor of Russia may direct to deliver the same, and should again be placed among the ships composing his majesty's fleet employed in the Mediterranean.
LONDON, July 8. Our Plymouth letters mention the arrival of the John (cartel) of that port, from Morlaix, the captain of which says, that though not suffered to land, he had learnt from the guard put upon the vessel, that a rumour prevailed there of the French and British Fleets having an engagement in the Mediterranean, in which the former was victorious. Our readers will at once see that this must be the same report that was mentioned in the last Paris papers, which stated that the French had taken six of our ships—an event so improbable that we took no other notice of the news than merely to give it a place among our extracts.
The circumstances of Captain Singleton not having been allowed to land with his prisoners, is very unusual, and we may therefore conclude that something of moment has happened, of which the French wish to keep this country ignorant, as long as they can. If an action has actually taken place between the fleets, there is more reason to conclude it has been disastrous to the enemy than to us; for if they had been victors, they would have been glad of an opportunity to boast of the advantage.
From a gentleman on board the Cambrian, now off Havre de Grace, we have this day received a letter, dated so late as Friday last, forwarded to us from Portsmouth: it looks as if an action had really taken place, but with a different result from that stated in the French papers. By two spies received on board the same day, Cambrian was informed, that in an engagement between the two fleets the French had been defeated, fifteen ships taken and five sunk. We regret that the hurry in which our correspondent wrote prevented his giving either the time or other circumstances connected with the action; but should the news prove true, we may expect that ministers will soon have it in their power to lay the particulars before the public.
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee 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. CH. CASE, assignee. June 25
SPECULATION.
TO BE SOLD, A Public Vendue, on Monday the 23rd of September next, at 2 o'clock, P.M. at the house of the Subscriber, living in the town of New-Castle, State of Delaware, a number of valuable
LOTS, suitable for building on, being the South square of the flourishing town of New-Castle aforesaid, distant from Philadelphia thirty-three miles. This valuable property is highly capable of improvement, being immediately on the river Delaware, having a number of what lots on it; and from the depth of the water (earth and materials for wharfing being easily procured) there is no doubt but wharves would bring a handsome interest.
This property consists of five acres more or less, in one body; lays high, and is divided into lots to suit every description of persons. New-Castle is one of the most healthy and flourishing towns on the continent; and from the increase of trade it has raised property to four times the value it was seven years past. The number of vessels bound out and in, which stop for supplies of stock, &c. &c. and the whole carriage of goods between Philadelphia and Baltimore, is now through this place. The packets and stages from the aforesaid cities, &c. &c. make it very lively: there is not, at this time, one house to be rented in the place; and the number of applications for houses make it an object for persons to improve. There are a number of elegant and useful buildings now going on, a Public Academy and several private Schools. The malignant Fever has never made any progress, and the Ague scarcely known; the number of children in this place is a convincing proof of the healthiness of it. The prospect of the river Delaware, up and down is delightful; as far as the eye can distinguish you may view the vessels in different attitudes. There is reason to suppose that public piers for the Navy will be built here, as vessels can sail from this place when the river is fast at Philadelphia.
The conditions of sale will be easy and made known on the day of sale. Places of public worship, market and mills are very contiguous. JOHN DARRAGH. N. B.—A plot of the above will be exhibited any time previous, as well as on the day of sale. August 26. 601m.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 7.
The Office of "The Gazette of the United States" is removed to the first three-story brick house in Eleventh, above Arch street, where this paper will continue to be published during the prevailing sickness.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. Mr. PENNO. THE author of the following Extract, in compliance with the urgent solicitations of several of his friends, has permitted me to transmit it to you for publication.
CIVIS. Germantown, Sept. 5, 1799. Extract from a Sermon preached Aug. 25, 1799, in Christ Church and St. Peter's, by the Rev. JAMES ABERCROMBIE, A.M. one of the Assistant Ministers of said churches; and afterwards connected with another Sermon, and delivered by him, with the necessary verbal alterations, in Germantown, on Sunday last; the churches in Philadelphia being then shut, on account of the increasing prevalence of the Yellow Fever.
TEXT. Ecclesiastes, 7th chap. 14th verse. In the day of adversity, consider. IN the conclusion of this discourse, I am naturally led, from the peculiar nature of our present situation, most strenuously to urge you to comply with the injunction in my text. And here a copious and affecting subject of remonstrance presents itself—but I have already so far trespassed upon your time and attention, in endeavoring to illustrate and recommend the general principles of the duty inculcated, that I must necessarily be very brief in its particular application, leaving to the suggestions of your own minds, in your hours of retirement and serious reflection, (of which you will probably soon have many) the supply of my present deficiency.
The mantle of death, brethren, is at length again unfurled, and spread over our once happy city, literally fulfilling the declaration of the apostle: for while we were saying "peace and safety," sudden destruction hath come upon us!
But a few days ago, we were felicitating ourselves, and congratulating our fellow citizens, on the prospect of security, during the present summer, from the ravages of that dreadful disease, which, during the two preceding, had effected such awful desolation among us; and now we are suddenly and unexpectedly involved in the same confusion, terror and dismay, which we have hitherto before experienced.
Surely, under such circumstances, we are, in an especial manner called upon, in this our "day of adversity," to consider!
Blessed, as we shall be, from the comforts and advantages of our respective homes—driven from the accustomed theatre of action—our property exposed to the depredations of the lawless and unprincipled midnight robbers, and to the more dangerous and destructive effects of fire, whether communicated by casual occurrence or malicious design—while many of connections, friends, or acquaintance, are torn from our cares, and the usual reciprocations of hospitality, by the unexpected arrest of death, we ought most seriously to review our past lives, to reflect upon the transitory and unstable nature of all earthly things, and to consider such severe and afflictive dispensations of providence, as loudly calling us to repentance, and a diligent preparation to meet our God.
We indeed yet survive; but who can presume to say, that he shall certainly escape the threatening danger? The arrow of death, may already be levelled at many in this assembly!—Brethren, think on these things!—think what it is to die—that it is an inevitable event—and that after death, there will be as inevitable a judgment; and remember, that the Almighty Creator and Governor of the world, "doth not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men;" but that when we suffer under the chastening scourge of affliction, God "dealeth with us as with sons." And tho', the apostle Paul to the Hebrews, "no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous, nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruits of righteousness, to those who are exercised;" or as the original word may be translated, instructed or edified thereby.
May we then, wisely profit by the discipline administered; and with the illustrious King of Israel acknowledge, "It is good for us that we have been afflicted, that we might learn the statutes of the Lord."
And, if the mercy of God should be so far extended to us, as to grant us protection from the sword of the destroying angel, and a safe return to our deserted dwellings, let not his goodness be bestowed on us in vain, but let a lease of his love, produce the fruit of obedience to his laws, neither let us pharisaically suppose, that that goodness is particularly extended to us, for any superior merit of our own, and that those who become the victims of disease and death, were "sinners above all those who dwelt in our city; I tell you nay." Some of them will assuredly be ready and anxious "to give an account of their stewardship," though very many, 'tis to be feared, will be altogether unprepared for so alarming and irresistible a summons.
Of the former happy number, was doubtless that eminently pious and useful Divine, Dr. JOHN SMITH, pastor of the third Presbyterian congregation in this city, who hath fallen, alas! one of the earliest victims of the pestilence.
His departure from among us, is indeed a severe deprivation to the flock over which he presided, and to the circle of his relatives and friends, an irreparable loss. In him, "a great man hath fallen in the Israel" of the Christian Church—"An Israelite indeed, in whom there was no guile." He, however, hath experienced a blest exchange of worlds; and having lived and died a faithful and exemplary servant of the Lord, now rests from his labours; while the record of his words and works, a bright memorial of his sincerity and successful zeal in "turning many to righteousness," when presented before the throne of God, will procure for him a diadem of glory, which will for ever adorn his brows with celestial radiance.—"Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!"
An intimate knowledge of the singular excellence of this good man, this late follow-labourer in the great cause of truth and righteousness, demands from me, this just and public tribute to his memory. Be it our parts, brethren, LIKE HIM to render the arrest of death a commission to conduct us to the Paradise of God. Like good King Hezekiah, let us pray unto the Lord to preserve our lives, for our further amendment and growth in grace: And as sincere christians, let us (during the present public calamity) benevolently include in our prayers, those more afflicted citizens, who may be subjected to the sad necessity of remaining inhabitants of Philadelphia; and in the following energetic language of our church, daily supplicate the throne of mercy, in our own and their behalf:
"Turn thou us, O good Lord? and so shall we be turned. Be favourable, O Lord, be favourable to thy people; for thou art a merciful God, full of compassion, long-suffering, and of great pity. Thou sparest when we deserve punishment, and in thy wrath, thinkest upon mercy. Spare thy people, good Lord! Spare them; and let not thine heritage be brought to confusion. Hear us, O Lord! for thy mercy is great, and after the multitude of thy mercies look upon us, through the merits and mediation of thy blessed Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen!"
ASULON.
A Retreat from the Yellow Fever.
WHILE the Citizens of Philadelphia are making laudable exertions to protect their City, from the dreadful Invasions of their annual visitor, the yellow fever, it is surprising they do not turn their attention to provide a safe and commodious place of refuge, from the scene of its ravages. Hope is spun out, every year, that it will not come. Time and temper are wasted on the question "how or whence does it come?" Multitudes, every season, persuade themselves and their neighbours, 'till it is next door to them, that it is not come. They are offended with every one who announces the melancholy truth, that the enemy is within the walls. They lift circumstances; and proclaim that the subjects of its wrath have perished by other disorders. They are determined against believing that the destroyer is at work, left their business should languish, and the credit of the city be injured. Some of their friends and families fall—they are convinced—they fly, if they can,—but know not whither. They pay enormous sums for miserable accommodations. Some, disgusted, or exhausted in their means, return before the foe has retreated, and fall victims to their too eager desires to repossess their own homes. All this might, in a great degree, be avoided, if, in time, some asylum were provided. This might be done at a less expense, ultimately, than their annual extra expenditures drain from them. Instead of wasting our time and depressing our spirits in useless lamentation, we should raise all our energies, and expend some of our money, to evade or repel this truly formidable misfortune.
I do not pretend to dictate, or exclusively fix on any particular spot, to which the citizens should pay more attention, than to another. But some such place, or places, should be sought; and every person wishing to contribute to the safety of the citizens, should be indulged with a candid hearing. If a convenient spot, enjoying good air and pure water, and where materials for building may be obtained with facility, can be found, it should be explored and procured. If it afforded short and easy access to the city, so that articles of merchandise, fuel and materials for manufactures, could be cheaply transported, by land or water, these advantages should give it a preference. It should be so distant as to be out of the vortex of infection, and yet sufficiently near to communicate with the city without difficulty or much expense. A Village might in such a spot soon be established. Tradesmen would occupy small lots, and one working for another, would, at a cheap rate, run up houses and shops for their families and business; and instead of spending their time and substance in idleness, ruinous and intolerable to themselves, in times of calamity, they might pursue their occupations to their own, and the benefit of the community. Those who deal in the necessaries, or conveniences of life, would erect stores, or places for their accommodation, and have a market near them. Hotels or houses of entertainment would be built to receive those who had not families. Trees may be planted, in gardens and walks; and rural scenery, not to be found in a city, contribute to health and amusement. Comping houses and stores would be erected by merchants, to which their customers might safely resort. If a fortunate choice of the site were made, the Banks, and Insurance offices, instead of paying high rents upon emergencies, would probably build houses for the temporary conducting their business. The Custom-house might be opened there, or in its vicinity, if short and easy
access could be had to the shipping, and the Post-Office would be at hand. Printers would establish temporary offices. Schools might be opened during the times of pestilence in the city, or constantly during the heats of summer. This would invite settlers and prevent the interruption of education; which is not a small evil produced by the infection of the city. The Courts might occasionally be held there. There might be regulations, to prevent the contiguity of buildings; and proper positions fixed, for those carrying on offensive trades. It may be said, this will become a new city, and injure the old capital in no small degree. Its position forbids any such fears. One on the Delaware might be a more dangerous rival; but it would soon be subject to infection, as the city now is.—There is no reason to suppose any rivalry.—Villages well disposed, round great cities, encircle their prosperity. Multitudes of towns encircle Manchester, and other cities and great towns in England, and other parts of Europe, which encircle by the fabrics manufactured in the towns. Beside, the inhabitants of Philadelphia, having a place of safety near them, for temporary refuge, would not, as many now do, abandon the city entirely. There would be no danger that too many would crowd into this contemplated village of Asulon. There would be rivals, at whatever spot be fixed on. Merchants, and others in opulent circumstances, would disperse round the country, if it afforded a variety of sites for country residences; and only have compting-houses, or offices, in the village. If it be placed at the junction of great leading roads, from the back parts of the state, and from the other states dealing with our city, the advantages will all be concentrated. It will be found that it is wiser and more economical to begin some system of escaping our repeated calamity, than to be always overtaken by it unprovided.
Let every one, who chooses to turn his thoughts to the subject, endeavour to fix on a site. Without having a foot of land there, for this village, I have thought of the spot on the West side of Schuylkill, opposite Market-Street, on the high grounds, at the junction, or near it, of the Western and Southern roads, leading over the bridge at Market-Street. I think this spot unites all the advantages I have mentioned. The Schuylkill gives every facility of water transportation, both from the inland country Northward, and from the Delaware. On the margin of Schuylkill, store-houses, lumber-yards, &c. may be established, and merchandise and produce brought, in small vessels, to both sides of that river.
The passage of the bridge or river, might be easily guarded, to prevent communication, if any deplorable circumstances required it. The very incommodeous and dangerous bridge over the Schuylkill is an objection.—But how shameful is it that a permanent bridge is not built! It is a disgrace to such a city, that this work has been so long neglected. I am told now, that it only waits for subscriptions to the stock of the company, authorized by law to make this erection. This stock, from all the information I can obtain, will be a very profitable source of revenue. A convenient, safe and permanent bridge would encircle the profits many fold, by the addition of pleasurable carriages. The present income is no rule. This, being the shortest and best route to the Southward, would unite the cultom of all the bridges. The revenue would exceed the £15 pr. cent. (in all probability,) which the company, as I am informed, are authorized to take. Without any such plan as I have mentioned, this bridge ought to be immediately encouraged and completed. Combined with this plan, and aided by the citizens, of all descriptions, and though last—not least—the Banks and Insurance-Offices—who could not employ a redundancy of capital to more profit—this great and indispensably necessary work would be soon completed. The village and the bridge will be of mutual advantage to each other. The country customers to the village would pay no toll; and the healthfulness of the position, and water transportation, would over-balance any expence of toll to the inhabitants of this, over a situation not near a navigable river.
Whether this proposition is or is not well received, it is well intended. If it sets better heads to thinking on some more eligible plan, or to assist in effecting his, I shall not be mortified if those who do not like it, call me
A PROJECTOR.
Sept. 1799.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 24.    Six per Cent. 15 5 to 84   Deferred 6 per Cent. 14 3/4   Three per Cent. 9 3/4   BANK United States, 16   North America, 45 to 47   Pennsylvania, 14   Insurance comp N.A. shares 17 1/2   Pennsylvania, shares, 27 1/2   8 per Cent Stock—funded—2 to 3 3/4 per cent. adv. do   Do. Scrip with the six Instalments 1 do   Do. the 5th and 6th Instalments a do par   East-India Company of N. A. par. do   Land Warrants, 30 dolls. per 100 acres. do 
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
  On London, 51 at 30 days   Amsterdam, 35 3/4 a 400 per florin   Hamburg 30 2/3 a 100 per Mark Banco.   It is said, that an agent to our Government has arrived, via Baltimore, from Gen. Toussaint. The object of his mission has not yet transpired. 
The honorable JOHN ALLEN, Esq. of Litchfield, (Con.) has resigned his seat in the sixth Congress of the United States. [The above article erroneously reads James Allen, &c. in yesterday's Gazette.] The latest accounts from Hartford, declare the fever to be on the wane.

[CIRCULAR.]
Havana, August 18.
Sir, Referring you to my respects of the 8th inst. I have at present to add, that all vessels that arrive are permitted to enter, but none as yet have obtained leave to land any thing but Flour.
From the best information I can obtain I believe that all of them will be allowed to unload in a few days, and that henceforward vessels loaded with provisions only, will be admitted. I shall continue to advise you of every alteration which may be made.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your very humble servt. JOS. M. YZNARDI. Agent of the United States.
The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
AMERICAN INVENTION.
Mr. Benjamin Dearborn, of Massachusetts, a native American, a native American, has established the Manufacture of a Vibrating Steelyard , or full balance , for which he has a patent, under the seal of the United States. This instrument unites the convenience of the Steelyard, with the accuracy of the Scale Beam; it gives the near and gross hundred upon inspection, without reducing one into the other, and no art in the manner of using it, can cause it to err.
Should the inventor meet with encouragement he proposes to bring forward other discoveries, not less worthy their notice, which otherwise will rest in obscurity, or be published in Europe.
The following letter was written by a gentleman in Jamaica to his friend in Baltimore.
"Kingston, Aug. 1. 1799."
"Sir,"
"Conformable to your request I have obtained what information I could concerning the Spanish trade from this place, but from what I can learn none but British and Spanish subjects can partake of its sweets, under royal protection; consequently, American property or American vessels will fall a sacrifice. At present I cannot advise you to send any property to these islands, or any of them; for when Americans can go with safety, produce is lower than with you, and every vessel taken going to or from Danish islands, or the Havanna, is deemed legal prize. Captain Lovett was sent in here a few days since, bound from Carthagena to New York; he says, he saw at Carthagena, a proclamation of the King of Spain, to the Viceroys and Governors of the several provinces on the Main and Islands, authorizing them at discretion, to open their ports for the importation of such goods and merchandise not of the growth and manufacture of Great Britain, as they should deem expedient in American and Danish vessels from Denmark. But, he says, that such interest has been made by the British government, by means of douceurs and otherwise, that they now supply every thing, which is the reason their ports have not been open to us. This trade is too extensive not to deserve notice."
"My vessel, after I was taken, was consigned to Waterhouse, who appears to be one of the most unprincipled and worst of men—he is Hyde Parker's agent, and agent for all, or nearly all, the cruising vessels out of place. This profit and honor is conferred on him because there be nothing wanting to condemn a vessel but what he will do or get done."
"The present judge of the admiralty court purchased his appointment—and I have no doubt will make a good speculati- on out of it—he has never been regularly appointed—you recollect the excuse made by Lord Grenville, in his note to Mr. King, for the condemnation of American vessels at the Mole."
"It is usual for the Americans in this port to hoist their colors on Sunday, and of late it has been customary for those sent in by the British for a judication, to hoist the American union down, to show as much contempt as possible to the United States."
"The ship Niger , which was taken by an American ship—sent into Norfolk—there acquainted, and the United States paying heavy damages—her owner has been heard to boast here of her having had at the time of her capture two sets of papers, that is English and French! and at the same time refusing to intercept the American commerce, had no sooner returned here than a number of gentlemen went on board to dine, when the American ensign was hoist- ed at the Mizzen peak, the union down, and at 5 o'clock lowered it under the stern! you cannot mistake what this meant."
GEORGE-TOWN, September 3.
The stockholders of the Potomac company, at their late meeting unanimously agreed upon a plan for raising funds to open completely the navigation of the Potomac. This is as an object of immense importance to a vast extent of fertile country; and whether we consider this circumstance—the astonishing works of this kind which have been accomplished in other countries and their inestimable utility, or the progress already made in the works on this noble river, there is reason to hope, that so great an object will still secure in its favor, the enlightened and wise patronage of the individuals and states so deeply interest- ed in its completion, and that the plan will be attended with perfect success.
Two or more gentlemen have lately gone up towards the head of the river intending to take a full view of it as they descend by water.
BOSTON, Sept. 2.
Were it not that an unfavorable construc- tion might be put on our silence, we should think it unnecessary to repeat, what we uni- formly have had the pleasure to declare,— That Boston remains as healthy as it has ever been since our remembrance, during the summer months.
MILITARY.
On Friday, 23d ult. arrived at the district quarters, commanded by Major Windlow, Taunton, in addition to those at that place, upwards of eighty active recruits for the 14th regiment.
WASHINGTON, (K.) August 21.
Extract of a letter from col. Wm. Ward, one of the principal settlers on Mad river, to the editors.
"Since there is so great a rumour thro' the country respecting an Indian war, it might perhaps be gratifying to the public to hear the circumstances which gave rise to the report from one who has seen and heard the matter investigated between the Whites and Indians. It appears the Indians were call- ing in their scattered people, for the pur- pose of settling them in some regular man- ner, as they were before their dispersion by the war. About the same time some ill dis- posed persons informed the Shawanese in- dians, that the Chickasaws were about making war against them, and that some of them were then laying in wait to put their hostile designs in execution. At this the Shawanese were much alarmed, and made preparations for their defence; from which preparations (and by exaggerated accounts of them to the) the Whites took alarm, think- ing the Indians intended war against them, which caused some persons, whose situation exposed them to the most danger, to go in search of the truth, and by bringing the parties together, discovered (in my opinion) that the apprehension of a war between them was wholly groundless; and that some evil- minded or imprudent persons had brought things to the pass they were, through design or folly. I have in my possession the chief of the correspondence on the subject: but as it is lengthy, I do not suppose worth your trouble to print, or the people to read it— assuring you and them, that what I write is all that can be got out of it. I was pre- sent at the investigation of the whole af- fair."
"WILLIAM WARD."
Col. Ward is just come in, and travelled as far as Cincinnati with four Shawanese chiefs, whose design is to explain the matter to the Governor of the N. W. Territory. Col. W. has left his family behind him, and is entirely void of apprehension of danger. The Indians having evacuated a small town where they had had small crops of corn growing, was the chief cause of alarm.— Their reasons for leaving it have been satis- factorily explained.
PITTSBURGH, August 31.
On the 23d inst. between the hours of two and three o'clock in the morning, a person calling himself Samuel Johnson, was brought before Justice Wilkins, apprehen- ded in committing a burglary in the house of Mr. Thomas Bracken, in this borough.
On examination, some suspicions arising that this person was not a man, though habit- ed as such, a strict search took place, and it was soon discovered, that he was of the female sex. All necessary precautions had been taken to prevent a discovery, and in which she succeeded for a length of time, as appears by her confession, viz.
"That she was a married woman, and had five children, the oldest 18 years of age; that she had worn men's clothing 5 years, and passed by the name of Samuel Johnson; had worked and been several times in Pittsburgh, in the same cloathin; that her present place of abode was in the Forks of Yough, where she passed for a weaver; that her connections and children were in Virginia, and that her name was Sarah Johnson; that when she was taken in Mr. Bracken's, another person, called John Clark, was also in the house, but made his escape; that he had stole a bridle and saddle out of Mr. Crabb's tavern, and that he made his home about the Black Horse tavern in the forks of Yough, Turnbull's iron works, and Devore's Ferry."
She is confined in the gaol of Allegheny county, and it is supposed she is connected with a gang of horse thieves, and that their chain of conveying horses to their connec- tions in different parts of the United States, is through the Forks of Yough; therefore the inhabitants ought to be watchful of all suspicious persons.
CINCINNATI, August 20.
It is with great pleasure we inform the public, that a principal chief of the Shawanese, and three others, came to this place on Friday last, and has given assurances to the Governor that their nation, and, as far as they know, all others, are perfectly friendly to the Americans. That the frontier hav- ing been evacuated by them, and the people drawn together to build forts, had distressed them, and added to the alarm they were un- der about the Chickasaws, who, as they had been informed, were coming in great force to attack them. That their being in arms at their towns was with no other view than to defend themselves against the Chickasaws, and that they had brought their women and children into them, and were making some fortification about them for their security. That the sole end of their coming here at this time, was that the people might be satisfied they had no bad design against them, and that Neimpcio, another chief well known to them, had gone to the Great Miami, to give the people there the same assurances.
We have authority to say that it is the opinion of the governor that at present, the inhabitants have nothing to fear from the Shawanese.
PORTSMOUTH August 31.
Capt. Charles Blunt, of the Dianna , ar- rived here on Wednesday last, in 24 days from Trinidad. He informs that two days after he left Trinidad, he was taken by a French privateer letter of Marque from St. Thomas bound to Guadalupe, who took out the mate and one seamen; Captain Blunt and four others resigning themselves sick were left on board, in care of a prize master and four stout hands; who were ordered to pro- ceed for St. Euthalia, and fell the prize, re- mitting the neat proceeds to Guadalupe. But Captain Blunt having preconceived the scheme of recapture, came upon deck on the morning of the 7th of August and seizing on a cutlass, at the same moment that one of his hands seized a musket, they began to try the fortune of War. A blow from the but-end of the musket settled Mr. Helm- man pretty quick; but rising again, Capt. Blunt aimed a second stroke with the cut- lass and quieted his bowels. The prize mas- ter coming aft to help his man, was obliged to surrender also; and by the assistance of the rest of the crew and passenger the remain- der of the Frenchmen were secured. Capt. Blunt then gave him his long boat, their chests, some provisions, and water, and set them out on a new cruise to find land. After they were put into the boat, they told Capt. Blunt that he was a damned brave fellow, thanked him for his humanity and wished him safe to port. Capt. B. then made the best of his own way for port, and every true American bids welcome to the naval hero. His gallant conduct merits a good ship.
Honourable Anecdote of Capt. Blunt.
The French gang whom Capt. Blunt so gallantly conquered, had a large quantity of Johannes with the the spoils of many an honest fellow. It was mentioned by some that Capt. Blunt should seize enough of this ill-gotten gain to pay for his long boat. No, says the manly seaman; It is none of my business how they came by their gold. It appears to be theirs, and I will not touch a farthing.—French Pirates pipe all hands upon deck and belay the main sheet of plunder with such a flopper.
ALEXANDRIA, August 23.
On Friday morning the 16th instant near Dumfries, Mr. DANIEL FORD, in the 20th year of his age, of that dreadful mala- dy the Hydrophobia, very much and very justly regretted.
He was seized with the symptoms of dis- ease on the Wednesday morning preceding, but two days previous to that he felt a pain extending from his wrist, where he was bit, to his neck, but paid little regard to it sup- posing it to be rheumatic.—During the short period of his illness, which was only about 46 hours, though conscious of his situation and approaching end, he behaved with the most manly resolution; and even in the last agonies of his distress, he exhib- ited no symptoms of violence, nor the small- est disposition to injure any of his attend- ants. He was on his knees when the last paroxysm attacked him and relieved him from his misery.
Though the case will probably be publish- ed at full length in the Medical Repository of New York, it may not be uninteresting to insert in this abstract the copy of a letter he wrote to his brother the day on which the Hydrophobia seized him: It is at once a proof of his capacity and firmness of mind.
Wednesday, 14th August.
"DEAR JOHN,"
"From a discovery this morning I ear- nestly solicit your presence this evening, if you ever wish to see or converse with me again while in my proper senses. This morning while at Mr. Brown's, I was about to wash, when putting my face over the bowl I felt an instantaneous shock of the Hydro- phobia: since which time I have not been able to drink or see water without feeling a similar shock. Please request some Phy- sician to come up with you, as I wish to see one, not as I suppose he can save life, but may make death more easy."
DANIEL FORD."
Mr. JOHN FORD, Dumfries.
This young gentleman was bit by a mad dog at Port Tobacco in Maryland, precise- ly 37 days before the symptoms of the Hy- drophobia appeared. On applying to Dr. Brown and Dr. Jenifer, they were of opin- ion that the wound was too deep and in a situation too dangerous to attempt incision, but advised him to keep it open; and for this purpose directed stimulating Mercurial applications. This advice he pursued, but being under great apprehensions, he thought it prudent to go to a Dutch Clergyman, living near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who was celebrated for having discovered an in- fallible remedy for the bite of a mad dog. And here it may be proper to take notice that the day before he died he related the circumstances of his case very fully, and with the greatest composure, and in a ra- tional and intelligent manner. The Dutch- man's medicine, he obtained, was called a Decoction , and was deemed so efficacious, that one dose only was sufficient, but in or- der to make his cure perfectly complete, he said, he took two doses, and the immediate effects of the medicine on his system were severe but exactly such as the prescriber had foretold. Whilst at the Dutchman's he heard the most wonderful accounts of the efficacy of the Decoction ; of people trav- elling more than a thousand miles in quest of it; and that it had never failed in a single instance. Relying on these testimonies he returned home overjoyed, and believing
himself out of all danger, unluckily suffered the wound to heal up, and all the horrors of Hydrophobia vanished from his mind.
In almost every age and every country, infallible remedies for Canine Madness have been published to the world, all claiming the sanction of experience, and recounting in support of their efficacy a long catalogue of wonderful cures: Yet, succeeding trials of the same boasted remedies have destroyed their credit, and proved them to be gross impositions. A popular reliance on such nostrums cannot be too strongly reprobated because, by lulling the patient into ground- less ideas of security it leads to the neglect of what may be really useful; and even in this unhappy instance, had Mr. Ford fol- lowed the directions of the medicinal gen- tlemen at Port Tobacco, and kept up a dis- charge from the part bitten for 10 or 12 weeks, it is very probable his life might have been saved.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
   ARRIVED. days     Schr. Diana, Bennet, Passamaquoddy 15   Three Friends, Duckendorff, do. 10   Sloop Betsey, Tice, Richmond 9  
Came up from the fort.
   Brig James Boocock, St. Bat.  
Capt. Kingston, of the ship Terrific , ar- rived the 30th ult. at New-Castle, from Port Republican, informs, that off the Plat- form he fell in with a French privateer Schr. mounting 4 nine pounders, and manned with 50 or 60 men—the wind being light, their intention was to board him. He gave them two shot from the side, which they took little notice of, but one sweep and rowed to go under his stern; he got two of his guns in the cabin and let them come within half gun shot, then gave them a dose that caused them to tack about and get off. He adds, that two of these picaroons are con- stantly cruising off the Platform. The fol- lowing vessels left at Port Republican.
   Schr. Charming Betsey, Butler Baltimore   Caroline, Benton, do.   Trimmer, Reynolds, do.   Polly, Burges, do.   Brig Dorsey, Starbuck, do.   Sloop Vermont, Trueman, New-York   Schr. Zephyr, Garde, Baltimore   Nancy, McCorkel, do.   Brig Hetty, Vanneman, Philadelphia   Schr. John Vinning, Lavender, Baltimore   Brig Morning Star, Kelly, Philadelphia   Schr. Venus, Bartlett, New-York   Brig Betsey, Howard, Philadelphia   Schr. Friendship, Taylor, do.   Brig Fox, Beebe, New-York   Schr. Nancy, Hathaway, Charleston   Brig Abby, Fisher, New-York   Schr. Lucinda, Williams, Baltimore   Brig Succes, Thorn, Kennebunk   Daniel and Mary, Dennison, Boston   Little Maria, Bray, Wilmington (Del.) do.   Schr. Holdu, Regues, Portland   Sally and Mary, Crofs, do.   Brig Experiment, Lord, Kennebunk   Morning Star, Perkins, do.   Schr. Dolphin, Brooks, Portland   Hope, Frazier, Anapolis   Brig Paragon, Hunter, Philadelphia   Molly, Harding, do.   Ann, Pennock, Baltimore   Schr. Adventure, Devereaux, Philadelphia   Favorite, Jones, Portland   Ship Eliza, of Newburyport, C. Mansfield,   and brig D. sumce, W. Mansfield, bound from Savannah to Jamaica, with lumber, were captured by a French privateer, and sent to Cape-Francois where they were cleared in consequence of the late treaty between the United States and Toussaint—but were not permitted to depart without selling their car- goes.  
New-York, September 6.
ARRIVED,
   Days     Ship Magnet, Sufson, Liverpool 60   Adventure, Parady, do. 75   Ship Kingston, Hodge, Cape Francois 15   Brig Delia, Lockwood, Liverpool 75   Twins, Scott, Jamaica 27   Schr. Cornelius, Geer, Baltimore 7   The Ship Dianna, White, bound from this port to Vera Cruz, was sent into Ja- maica, and has been acquitted by the Court of Admiralty—but the owners were made liable for all the charges.   Schr. Flying Fish, has arrived at La Ve- ra Cruz from Charleston.   Sloop Two Friends, Bennette, has arrived at Bermuda from Norfolk.   Brig Fox, Beebe, has arrived at Port Re- publican.   Schr. Fair Play, from Antigua, has ar- rived at Edenton.   Schr. Friendship, Shalen, has arrived at Edenton, from Martinique.   Brig Franklin, Watson, has arrived at Cadiz.  
Baltimore, September 5.
The following vessels were at Liverpool the 13th July:
   Ship Sally, Holbrook, of and for Balti- more.   Clothier, Gardner, of Philadelphia for do.   Ship Washington, of New-York, for City Point.   Hercules, Dawson, for do.   Nancy, Town, for do.   The Magnet, Stutson, for Philadelphia, had failed a few days before.  
Portland, August 26.
Friday last arrived Sloop Farmer, captain Afa Greely, 17 days from Aquilla. In lat. 27, was boarded by a privateer, and rob- bed of several articles.
Ship Franklin, Tucker, of thi port, was spoke August 12, lat. 39, 20, long. 72 30, from Liverpool for Charleston.
At Shippensburg, (Penn.) on the 20th ult. Miss ELIZABETH SHIPPEN, daughter of Joseph Shippenn, Esq. of Plumley Farm, Chester County.
Yesterday morning, at the country seat of his brother, on the Schuylkill, Mr. JO- NATHAN ROBINSON, of this city; in the 47th year of his age, after a severe illness of seven days, of a bilious cholick. In him were strongly marked the affectionate hus- band and father—the sincere friend, and cheerful companion. In his walk through life, he manifested the strictest honor and pro- bity—and in his voluntary attendance on the numerous afflicted citizens, at Mathers's camp, during the pestilence of '93, every exertion of humanity, at the hazard of his life, and sacrifice of property, demonstrated that, no danger could appal—no fatigue les- sen his steady devotion to the "cries of the poor, and the sighing of the needy."
REPORT
Of the Sections of the different grounds, of the number of Funerals at their grounds.
   FOR THE 24 HOURS, ENDING THIS DAY AT 12 O'CLOCK. Crown Persons. Children.     Names of the Burial Grounds.   Christ Church, 0 0   St. Peter's, 0 0   St. Paul's, 0 0   1st Presbyterian, 0 1   2d do. 1 0   3d do. 1 0   Scots Presbyterian, 1 0   Associate Church, 0 0   St. Mary's, 3 1   Trinity, 0 0   Friends 0 1   Free Quakers, 0 0   Swedes, 1 0   German Lutheran, 1 2   German Presbyterian, 0 1   Moravian, 0 0   Baptist, 0 0   Methodist, 0 0   Universalist, 0 b   Jews, 0 0   African Episcopal, 0 0   do. Methodist, 0 0   Kentington, 0 0   Public Ground,* 15 2   Total 23 8  
* Of these 8 were from the City Hospital, and 9 from city and suburbs.
The above list comprehends all the burials from the City and Liberties of every disease.
By order of the Board of Health:
WILLIAM ALLEN, Health Officers.
CITY HOSPITAL.
   ADMITTED.     Terence Lynch from Spruce between 2d and front street.   Susan Bryant, Corner Mead alley and Wa- ter street.   Philip Delanty, South between front and 2d street.   Jacob Bauns No. 189 South Front street.   Henry Dean No. 183 South Front street.  
 DIED

ELECTION.
The friends to the Election of JAMES ROSS , as Governor, resident in the Townships of Blockley and Kingsessing, are requested to meet at George Weed's lower Bridge on Schuylkill, on Saturday, 31st August, at 3 o'clock, to take into consideration the most proper steps in support of his Election.
Blockley, August 23, 1799.
THE subscribers, members of the Grand Inquest of the county of Chester , having attentively and deliberately considered the relative merits of the two persons now in nomination for Governor, to succeed the present, do not hesitate in pledging themselves to support JAMES ROSS , of Pittsburgh, at the ensuing election for office, inasmuch as he has always, with that consistency which exclusively appertains to the friends of America, advocated her rights in spite of all the menaces and calumnies of foreign emigrants or domestic traitors; that his mind has been superior to the popular clamours of the moment steadily pursuing the interests of the people without being of this party to-day, and the other to-morrow, as popular prejudice might seem to vibrate; and as there will be a vacancy in the Senate of Pennsylvania, at the ensuing election, for a Senator, from the district composed of the counties of Chester, Montgomery and Bucks, we do recommend, as our choice, and are determined to support ZEBULON POTTS , Esq. for said office.
DENNIS WHELEN , foreman.
 Thomas Stalker, Francis Gardner,  John Frick, Joseph Sharp,  John Marshall, James Whelen,  Philip Scott, Thomas Morris,  John Pugh, H. Downing,  John Hughs, Levy Woodrow,  James M. Gibbons, Abraham Sharpley,  James Button, 
August Term, 1799.
At a meeting of a number of respectable inhabitants of the county of Chester, convened at James Jackson's, in the town of West-Chester, on Wednesday the 21st of August, 1799, in order to take into consideration, some matters respecting the ensuing election.
RICHARD DOWNING , Jun.
In the Chair.
JOSEPH MCCLELLAN , Secretary.
ON motion of Mr. Whelen, it was unanimously agreed, that a committee be appointed, to enquire into the slander, alleged against JAMES ROSS , Esq. of Pittsburgh, with power to enquire into the merits of said slander, and to publish the result thereof.
On motion, it was unanimously agreed that a committee, consisting of twenty-five persons, be appointed for the purpose of investigating the validity of the charges alleged against Mr. Ross, in pursuance of which the following persons were appointed, viz.
 William Gibbons, Esq. John Frick,  Joseph McClellan, David Morris,  Isaac Wayne, Esq. David Pennypacker,  Jos. Hemphill, Esq. Evan Evans,  Benj. Jacobs, Esq. Dr. Joseph Pierce,  Dr. F. Gardner. Philip Scott, Esq.  Dr. A. Bailey, John Hughs,  David Denny, James Kelton,  Dennis Whelen, Joseph Sharp,  Walter Finney, Esq. David Jones, Esq.  Robert May, John Kinehart,  Samuel Haines, Robert Miller,  Jesse Jones, John Bowen, 
On motion of Mr. Finney, it was unanimously agreed, that William Gibbons, Joseph McClellan, Isaac Wayne, Joseph Hemphill, and Dennis Whelen, be a committee to arrange and forward to the Press, such information, relative to the charges against Mr. Ross, as they may receive from time to time.
On motion of Mr. Whelen, it was unanimously agreed, that a Federal Meeting of the Inhabitants of Chester County, be held at the Court house, in West-Chester, on Friday, the 6th of September, in order to form a General Ticket, for the ensuing Election.
It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to, that the proceedings of this meeting, be published in Hand-bills, and also in several News Papers of the city of Philadelphia.
DELAWARE COUNTY.
At a very numerous and respectable meeting of the Inhabitants of the County of Delaware held at the Black-Horse Tavern, in the township of Middletown, the 17th day of August, 1799.
It was unanimously resolved,
That we will support JAMES ROSS , of Pittsburgh, with our votes and interest at the ensuing election, as Governor of this Commonwealth.
Resolved, That in order to obtain this desirable object, a Committee, consisting of four or more persons, be appointed in each Township to assist in promoting his election.
Resolved, That the Committee of Correspondence of this County be requested to prepare and forward a Circular Letter to each Member of the Township Committees, earnestly desiring them to use their utmost exertions by all fair and honorable means to promote the election of James Ross of Pittsburgh to the office of Governor of this Commonwealth.
Mr. John Wall, Mr. Jesse Sharpley, and Michael Kepple, Esq. the Committee appointed by a meeting held at Dunwoody's in Philadelphia on the 17th instant, for the purpose of representing to this meeting their determination to support Joseph Ball as Senator, and to desire our co-operation therein, were introduced to the Chairman, and having declared the purpose of their mission, it was unanimously resolved,
That we will support, at the ensuing election, by our interest and votes, JOSEPH BALL as a Senator of this State, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Benjamin R. Morgan, Esq.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the Philadelphia Newspapers.
HUGH LLOYD , Chairman.
BENJAMIN H. SMITH , Secretary.
At a respectable meeting of a number of the Citizens in the South part of the County of Philadelphia, agreeable to public notice at the house of Cadwalader Evans in Southwark, for the purpose of promoting the election of JAMES ROSS , Esq. of Pittsburgh, Joseph Bird , Esq. was unanimously chosen Chairman.
This meeting taking into consideration the critical situation of our country, assailed with implacable animosity by a vindictive and savage enemy, whom neither the laws of God nor the ordinances of man have been found to influence, and who has not only practiced upon these United States every species of insult, fraud and violence, but committed unexampled acts of cruelty and murder upon our inoffensive and defenceless fellow citizens—
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting the choice of a Chief Magistrate of this State being intimately connected with the future happiness of the nation, we are convinced that he should be a man possessing a just regard for the honor, dignity and prosperity of his country, perfectly free from the influence of those pernicious and sacrilegious principles of Jacobinism which have already extinguished every republic on earth but our own—a man totally exempt from foreign influence, interests or connections, to whose integrity and patriotism the Federal government can look with implicit confidence for support in time of danger.
Resolved, That this meeting are of opinion that JAMES ROSS , Esq. of Pittsburgh, possesses in an eminent degree those qualifications and virtues that are indispensably requisite in the executive of a good government—that his conduct heretofore in the State Convention which adopted the Federal Constitution and in the Senate of the United States has been such as to merit our entire confidence and approbation. Therefore we are determined individually to use all honorable means in our power to promote the election of said James Ross to the office of Governor of this Commonwealth.
Resolved, That the following persons be a committee to exert themselves in their respective wards and furnish tickets for the election.
FOR SOUTHWARK.
 Joshua Humphreys, John Turner,  Wm. Clifton, jun. Henry Molere,  W. Robinson, jr. Esq. Capt. John Fleming,  Peter Miercken, Wm. Taylor,  John Hood, George Randle,  Thomas Shortall, James Moleneaux,  Nathaniel Hutton, Wm. Oakford,  Isaac Phipps, Thomas Wilson,  Martin Casper, Henry Weaver,  Neil McGinnis, John Clifton, junr.  Thomas Wilkey, Dr. B. Duffield,  James Hays, John Thum,  John Barton, David Flickwier,  Robert Allen, John Kankey,  David Ellis, John Phipps,  Joel Wilson, John Thompson,  Dr. Wm. Wallace, Geraldus Stockdale,  John Everhart, Adam Keyser,  Isaac Jackson, Wm. Alexander,  Richard Tittermary, Joseph H. Fleming,  Joseph Buddel, jun. Nicholas Picke,  George Reese, Joseph Johnson,  Joseph Williamson, Aaron Musgrave,  George Burke, Charles Bastian,  John Delevaux, Joseph Ogelsbie,  John Kelsey, 
FOR MOYAMENSING.
 Joseph Bird, Esq. David Shoemaker,  Alexander Read, Samuel Dixey,  Samuel Stephens, 
PASUNK.
 Wm. Corbet, Major Buckbait. 
Resolved, That this meeting will support JOSEPH BALL at the ensuing election, as Senator, to represent the City and County of Philadelphia and County of Delaware, in the Legislature of this State.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the different newspapers in this city, signed by the Chairman, countersigned by the Secretary.
JOSEPH BIRD , Chairman.
JOSEPH HUDDLE , Jun. Secretary.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Eckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz.
Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each.
G. SIMPSON , Cashier.
Bank of the United States, } May 23, 1799. } taw3m
EDWARD DUNANT, Has REMOVED his Comping-house, to Mr. Samuel Meechlin's in Germantown, AND HAS FOR SALE, Of the ship Camilla's Cargo from Canton viz.
 400 Chests of Bohea Tea,  200 do. of Hysan,  250 do. Souchong,  20 do. Imperial,  Black Satins of 1st & 2d quality, in boxes of 50 p.  Black and coloured Senshaws, in do.  Black Taffies and Lucrellings, in do.  Hair Ribband,  Umbrellas in boxes, of 100, 50 & 25 each,  10,000 Pieces of Nankens,  Boxes of Paints, &c.  ALSO,  87 Pieces prime Rice,  Spermaceiti Candles,  Patna Chintz,  India Prussians,  Barbar and Pullicat Handkerchiefs,  Copper in sheets—12 inch and 38 Copper and Brass Bolts.  August 26th, } eoff. 
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street,
WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 62 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 51 1/2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carmonades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1/2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 12 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Clare and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton ale in casks of 7 dozen each. March 8. saw tf.
FOR SALE,
Pine Forge and Farm,
SITUATE in Douglas Township, Berks county, about one mile and a half from the River Schuylkill, and five from Pottstown. The Farm contains three hundred and sixty acres of land, about one hundred and twenty of which is wood land; twenty-five acres of meadow, sixteen of which is watered, besides clover fields; a very capital orchard containing upwards of two hundred apple trees.
The forge has four fires, two hammers, and four pair of bellows, is in complete order, having been lately repaired, and is capable of manufacturing two hundred and forty tons of bar iron annually. Likewise, a saw Mill, smith shop, two coal houses, and a sufficient number of houses to accommodate workmen, all in good order. On the premises are two fine stone dwelling houses and counting house, one barn and stables sufficient for thirty horses, a large grain barn, cow house, and every other building necessary for the use of the farm and works. Also about five hundred acres of excellent chestnut timber land from 3 to 5 inches from the works; which will be sold either with the works or separate, as may suit the purchaser.
The purchaser can be accommodated with wagons, horses, and every other kind of stock necessary for carrying on the business. The terms may be known by applying to JOHN CLEMENT STOCKER , Esq. merchant, Philadelphia, or to the subscriber on the premises.
DAVID RUTTER.
July 25, } wdtf
Valuable Property for Sale. ON FRIDAY, The 20th of September next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon,
Will be sold, on the premises, in Springfield and Upper Dublin townships, Montgomery county, About 13 miles from Philadelphia, one and an half miles from Flour town, and the same distance from White Marsh tavern,
One Tract, containing fifty acres,
FRONTING on a public road, leading from the Old York road to White Marsh, North Wales, &c. It is handsomely situated for a Summer's Retreat, and well calculated for a Farm; good soil, healthy situation, and abundantly supplied with time stone, of the first quality. The conditions of sale will be one third cash, one third payable in six, and the other third in twelve months, with interest and such satisfactory security as may be required. It will either be sold entire, or divided in two or three lots.
Fifty acres of choice timber land, consisting chiefly of young chestnut, nearly opposite to the above, in lots of 2 and 3 acres each, for convenience of purchasers; the intrinsic value of chestnut timber is so well known to every farmer that it is unnecessary particularly to describe it. Also, a small lot of one and three quarters acres nearly adjoining, but distinct from the above. Conditions of sale will be one half cash and the other half in six months, with interest and security before mentioned.
Persons desirous of viewing the lots previous to the day of sale, may find a Plot of the whole as divided, at the house of Charles Peckiffer, on the adjoining premises, who will attend and shew the property.
To be sold as part of the estate of Caleb Emlen, deceased, by
JAMES VAUX, CHARLES PLEASANTS, August 17 } Attorneys in fact to Mary Emlen, sole Executrix. wtf&aw3aw3tso
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.
JOHN DONALDSON , Compt'r SAMUEL BRYAN , Reg't'r. PETER BAYNTON , Treas'r. Department of Accounts of } Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. } (16) drw (m.w.f.t.f)
NOTICE.
The subscribers being duly authorised to receive all the debts and effects of James Wilkins, of Philadelphia, all those indebted to him are cautioned against making payment to any other persons.
DANIEL SMITH, GIDEON H. WELLS, August 26th, '99, } codim.
Received by the ship Adriana , captain Carlton , from London,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS,
Suitable for chair and sopha covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches.
FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8 } eoff
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK,
By the short and pleasant road of
Buffalo, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the popularity 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 Through-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 but 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 good roads of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing 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 Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Buffington, where it stops to Breakfast; from Buffington it goes through Newtown to Pennypack town to dinner; from Pennypack town through Hopewell, Millstone, Bound-brook, 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 Bardiu, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad street.
Fare for passengers, Five 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 ice 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 v.l.u. of 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; 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 late 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 Beet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is 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 form of chicanery or insolence is practiced 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 hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN MCALLA , Philadelphia THOS. PAUL , Buffington JOSEPH THORNTON , NICHOLAS WYNKOOP , } Newtown JACOB KESLER , JOHN MOREHEAD , Pennypack. T. KILLMAN , near Millstone. ELLAS COMBES , Bound Brook. R. SANBURY , Scotch Plains. ISAAC RAWLE , ROBERT PEARSON , } Springfield. June 22. } eoff.
IRISH LINENS.
A good assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes,
Some of which are very fine—also, a few bales 3-4 & 7-8 brown & half bleached Dowlas, Suitable for the St. Domingo trade, and entitled to drawback.
Which will be disposed of on reasonable terms by the package.
JAMES CLIBBORN & ENGLISH, No. 13, South Front Street. July 19 } tuff
35 casks of 6d. and 8d. NAILS,
and 4 1-2 and 5 inch SPIKES, entitled to drawback, for sale by
PETER BARKER, & Co. No. 149, High-Street. 8 mo. 2 } eoff.
Samuel Miles, jun'r.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscriber, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
Notice is hereby given,
To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly.
GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEONS, JOHN ALLEN, } Assignees. Feb. 14. } sawtf
SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints those gentlemen, who please to favour him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed from No. 20, South Third Street and taken up a temporary residence near the sign of Gen. M c Pherson (Rivers Tavern) at Germantown, where he will continue his business until the return of the healthy season, all orders attended to with the usual punctuality. August 23. } cod 3w.
THIS is to give notice, that the Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration on the personal estate of JOHN MORTON , late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased.—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next.—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of August, 1799. REBECCA MORTON , Adm ix . aug. 17. } sawtf
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County, Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration (Debonairs Nani) on the personal estate of JOHN VANCE , late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased.—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber at or before the first day of March next.—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. REBECCA MORTON , Adm ix . aug. 17. } sawtf
FOR SALE,
The brig MARY,
Capt. JOHN TARRIS,
Now lying at Marcus Hook—a live oak and cedar vessel—will carry 2000 barrels, and has been newly sheathed. She is armed with 10 four-pounders, muskets, pistols, cutlasses, boarding-pikes, &c. For terms, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. Sep. 3. } eoff
TO BE SOLD,
TWO new frame two Story Houses
pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-Tavern, 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 } eoff
For Sale by Private Contract, IN FRANKFORD.
TWO good new, Among Two Story Stone HOUSES, each with a pleasant yard in front, paled in, and a garden back, they are handsomely situated on Adam's Road, a small distance from the Main-Street: are very cool and airy houses, and out of the way of dust, there are two rooms on a floor to each, besides chambers and garrets, all well finished, and will suit very well to be sold separate, for the accommodation of small families or together and turned into one large house. Any person inclined to treat for the whole together, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Alexander Martin, in Frankford. august 22 } eoff.
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale
SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mrs. John Duffield, 11 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol.
The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water stages for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land stages for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12