Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1999.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 13, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
For Sale, THE SCHOONER, THREE SISTERS Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 700 barrels and sails remarkably fast...
INSURANCE OFFICE. THE Subscribers respectfully inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the Insurance of shipping will be opened on Monday next, 18th inst.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House.
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c.
Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order.
The SALLY, about 30 tons, falls well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldbrant & Baldwin, W. B. Goldbrant, Goldbrant & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow M A R I A, HANS OLOF KOECK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time.
FOR SALE. By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Ruffia Duck, 40 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000 lbs Fine Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis: Pensylvania, November 28.
Dancing. MR. FRANCIS HAVING taken Mr. Warrel, jun. as a partner, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that they propose opening their school immediately on their arrival from Baltimore, of which due notice will be given in this paper.
Madras Handkerchiefs. An elegant assortment, just received, And for Sale, by ISAAC LOYD, Next to No. 44, South Wharves. Feb. 7.
To be Let, A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette. Feb. 7.
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy-four dollars on each share of the Stock of this company for the last six months which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th instant. JAMES S. COX, President. Feb. 1.
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. Dec. 29.
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street. Nov. 22.
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. Jan. 11.
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the best quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in cannifers. Nov. 21.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, JOSEPH ANTHONY, } Executors. December 26.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient:—thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs;—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } of JOHN HALL. } J. Thomas. Dec. 31.
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-Street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. November 5.
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE, BY ARCHIBALD M'CALL, At his Store No. 187, fourth Second street, —VIZ— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens Caffas, silk umbrellas an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Luteestring do. do. fustians do. do. senhawes do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing silks Black Taffeties also, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, Jan. 24.
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24 lbs. or by the quan. Willings & Francis. Nov. 24.
ABNER BRIGGS, Of the City of Philadelphia, STOREKEEPER, HAVING assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all his creditors. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO all persons who are indebted to the said Estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to either of the assignees; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged without further delay. GEORGE PENNOCK, WILLIAM FRENCH. wed. Nov. 6w. January 2.
For Sale, Deliverable at Norfolk, A CARGO OF Honduras Mahogany, & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND, & CO. February 9.
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that their Retail Business carried on by them at their Store No. 136, Market-Street will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WHITEHEAD & CO. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co.
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. Jan. 29.
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Alforted Buttons, About 501. Sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Willis. No. 78, North Front near Arch-street.
WANTED, ABOUT fifty Casks of Flag Annatto or Rocou, Apply as above. Dec. 23.
NOTICE. Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Whitton, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street Feb. 2.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Plantation, containing 63 Acres situate in Newton Township, Delaware county, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and one half from Friends Meeting House: there are on the premises a Dwelling-House, Barn and Stables and several springs of water; also an apple orchard and several hundred peach trees, a meadow well watered and ten or twelve acres of good woodland For terms apply at No. 8, White Horse Alley; or to the subscriber on the premises. ABNER MOORE. 2d mo. 6, 18w3w.
PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the honorable JOHN D. COX, esq., President of the Court of Common Pleas, and of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the said Circuit, consisting of the city and county of Philadelphia, and the counties of Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware, Wm. Robinson, the younger, Jonathan Bayard Smith, and Reynold Kean, esquires, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, and Justices of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the said county of Philadelphia, have issued their Precept bearing date the 18th day of January, 1799, and to me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, at the State-House in the said City of Philadelphia, on the 18th day of February next.
Thoughts on the Two Witnesses. Rev. 11.—Who they are: WITH curious comments on some passages of Scripture, and some things that have been, and are now acting in the world of mankind, prophesied of by the Witnesses. Communicated in three Letters to a Friend, By CATHARINE CHARLETON, Member of the Baptist Church, Philadelphia. "I am not ashamed to own my Lord, or to defend his cause, maintain the honor of his word, the glory of his cross." Feb. 7.
To be disposed of at Private Sale, A valuable Plantation, SITUATED in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle county, State of Delaware, five miles on this side of Wilmington, and one from the Practical Farmer. It contains 144 acres, of which about twenty-five is timber. The whole is well-watered and commands a view of the river Delaware. On the premises are a good dwelling-house and other out-houses. For conditions, apply to Delehay and Bonnick, at the sign of the Practical Farmer, or of E. B. Hopkins, broker, No. 83 Chesnut-street. Feb. 7.
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 16d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tucks—supper nails—threading nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of managing a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening, and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons, on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and sobriety, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. Feb. 6.
Pasture Lot. To be rented for one or more years, a Pasture Lot in Fourth street, continued, about half a mile above the city—It is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced, contains three acres, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. Feb. 6.
MAYOR'S OFFICE. REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. 62w.
PROPOSALS, FOR CARRYING
Mails of the United States, On the following roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, until the 13th day of February next, inclusive. 1st. FROM Philadelphia by Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New-Brunswick, Woodbridge, Raraway, Elizabethtown and Newark to New-York six times a week. From May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at New-York in nineteen hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) by 8 o'clock, A. M.—Returning—Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia in eighteen hours the next day (Sunday excepted) by 7 A. M. From November 1 to May 1. The mail is to be taken from Philadelphia at the same hour and delivered at New-York by 9 A. M. in 20 hours; and is to be taken from New-York at 1 P. M. and delivered at Philadelphia at 8 A. M. in nineteen hours. 2d. From Philadelphia by Chester, Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Elkton, Charlton, Havre-de-Grace and Harford to Baltimore, six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 9 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore in 27 hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) at noon. Returning—Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 9 A. M. in 27 hours. 3d. From Baltimore by Bladesburgh, Washington and Georgetown, to Alexandria six times a week. From April 1 to November 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the same day by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore the same day by 4 o'clock P. M. From November 1 to April 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next day (Sunday excepted) at 8 A. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 5 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day (Sunday excepted) at 4 P. M. 4th. From Philadelphia by Downingtown, Lancaster, Columbia, York, Carlisle, Shippenburg, Strasburg, Bedford, Somerset and Greenough to Pittsburgh once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Saturday at 4 A. M. arrive at Lancaster in the evening, arrive at York on Sunday noon, at Shippenburg on Monday, at 6 P. M. Leave Shippenburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Shippenburg the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Shippenburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next Thursday by 8 P. M.
Note 1. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next. The contracts for the routes No. 1, 2, 3, are to continue in operation until the first day of October in the year 1803; and the contract for the route No. 4 is to continue until the first day of October in the year 1801. Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices on the routes where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every fifteen minutes delay (the impassability of rivers excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed, in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues till the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails defined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. If any persons making proposals desires an alteration of the times specified he must state in his proposals the alteration desired and the difference it will make in the terms of his contract. Note 5. The usual penalties for misconduct in the carriers will be stipulated in the contract. Note 6. The mail on the route No. 1, shall be carried in a Sulkey during three months of the winter season, having a box or chest to secure the mail from rain. The mails on that route during the rest of the year and the routes No. 2 and 3 shall be always carried in a light box sufficient to defend it from the rain, or a box within the body of the stage. JOS. HABERSHAM, P. M. General. General Post-Office, Philad. Jan. 1, 1799.
JUST PUBLISHED. And to be had of the Booksellers, in general. Thoughts on the Two Witnesses. Rev. 11.—Who they are: WITH curious comments on some passages of Scripture, and some things that have been, and are now acting in the world of mankind, prophesied of by the Witnesses. Communicated in three Letters to a Friend, By CATHARINE CHARLETON, Member of the Baptist Church, Philadelphia. "I am not ashamed to own my Lord, or to defend his cause, maintain the honor of his word, the glory of his cross." Feb. 7.
To be disposed of at Private Sale, A valuable Plantation, SITUATED in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle county, State of Delaware, five miles on this side of Wilmington, and one from the Practical Farmer. It contains 144 acres, of which about twenty-five is timber. The whole is well-watered and commands a view of the river Delaware. On the premises are a good dwelling-house and other out-houses. For conditions, apply to Delehay and Bonnick, at the sign of the Practical Farmer, or of E. B. Hopkins, broker, No. 83 Chesnut-street. Feb. 7.
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 16d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tucks—supper nails—threading nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of managing a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening, and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons, on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and sobriety, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. Feb. 6.
Pasture Lot. To be rented for one or more years, a Pasture Lot in Fourth street, continued, about half a mile above the city—It is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced, contains three acres, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. Feb. 6.
MAYOR'S OFFICE. REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. 62w.
Hemp & Iron.
The CARGO of the Brig FANNY, J. Bruenberig, maker, from St. Petersburg, CONSISTING OF— 80 Bales Hemp, 1634 Bars Iron 11 Bales Ravens Duck 3 Ditto Ruffia Sheeting FOR SALE BY, Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water-street.
WHO HAVE ALSO FOR SALE. 200 Bales Ticklenburghs and Oznabrigs, 100 Ditto Heffians and Rolls, Creas, Britannias, Patterbones, Bielefeld Linen, Cheeks and Stripes, Brown Holland, Bunting, Sail Twine, Turkey Yarn, Hair Ribbon, Tapes, Bed Ticks, Hog's Bristles, Port Wine, Claret, Salt, Roll Brimstone, German Steel, Slates, Yellow Ochre, Window Glass, Pearl Barley, &c. &c. Feb. 7.
Wharf and Stores, For Sale.
THAT valuable Estate about 71 feet 3 inches on Water street, bounded on the north by Sassafras street, and extending into the river Delaware, on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf in good repair—plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf—in every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of the wharf, or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that will produce a handsome income. Also, sundry valuable Ground Rents, well secured in the city, and of such months as to be an object to any person desirous of investing money in that way. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, JOHN WARDER, no. 208, north Front street. 2nd Month, 7th, 1799.
Sales of valuable Property.
AGREEMENT to the last will and testament of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, will be held at public sale, on Thursday, 14th February, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House in Second street, the following REAL ESTATES,
An elegant three story brick house, situated at the north-east corner of Ninth and High streets, twenty eight feet front, with three story brick buildings, extending on Ninth street, two hundred feet to a 26 feet wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole finished in the best manner. Also three Twenty-five feet Lots bounded by Filbert and Ninth street extending back from Filbert street seventy-five feet to the 26 feet Court before mentioned with the privilege of the said Court. Also a Lot with the Buildings thereon erected consisting of a New Four Story Brick Building on the east end and a two Story Brick Building on the west end situated in Water Street between Chestnut and Market continuing in breadth Twenty-three feet and extending Eastward into the River Delaware Two hundred and fifty feet bounded eastward by the River Delaware southward by James Pemberton, Westward by water Street and Northward by Mary Fox's Estate with a reversion of a Cart way across the east end of said lot. The Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, and immediate possession of the House and Lots on High and Ninth Streets will be given and of the Store and Lots in water Street the first of May next.
JOSIAH HEWES } Executors. JOHN MORTON } JOSEPH ANTHONY } BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. Jan. 9.
ALL PERSONS,
INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, 1st mo. 8th, 1799.
City Commissioners Office.
January 8th, 1799. THE following arrangement was made by the Board, for the more effectual cleaning of the City: each Commissioner to superintend a particular district, —VIZ— No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the North side of Vine-street, to the South side of Mulberry-street. 2. Hugh Roberts, from the South side of Mulberry-street to the South side of Chestnut-street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the South side of Chestnut-street to the North side of Spruce-street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the North side of Spruce-street to the South side of Cedar-street. Note.—When any of the public Pumps are out of order to the Southward of High-street—application may be made to Thomas Dixey in 5th near Cedar-street, or Godfrey Gehler in 4th between Walnut and Chestnut streets. And for the Northern part of the city to Dixey and Dehaven, in 8th street, between Sassafras and Vine-streets. Meetings of the Commissioners are usual, every Tuesday evening, at 5 o'clock, at the Old Court-House. Jan. 19.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, floating in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M'EUEN & Co. Nov. 28.

PRESIDENT ADAMS.
O! place and virtues! millions of full eyes Are stuck upon thee! Volumes of reports Run with their false and most contrarious quells
LOGAN elected for the Legislature. Respect to your great place! and let the devil Be sometimes honored for his burning throne!
MERLIN's opinion of LOGAN.
I have not seen So likely an ambassador of love; A day in April never came so sweet, To show how costly summer was at hand, As this fore-spurrer comes before its Lord.
GALLATIN.
There is so great a fever on goodness, That the distillation of it must cure it!
NICHOLAS' thoughts on his party.
Cum quibus errare velim, quam cum illis recte sentire!
TRANSLATION.
I had rather be wrong with my own party, than right in yours!
A FRENCHMAN.
Let me play the fool! With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come, And let my liver rather heat with wine, Than my heart cool with mortifying groans. Why should a man, whose blood is warm within, Sit, like his grand-fire, in alabaster?
HASWELL.
Speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice. His reasons are two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff; you shall seek all day to find them, and when you have them, they are not worth the search!
HASWELL'S POETRY.
Ding dong bell, The puffs in the well. Who put her in? Green Little Johnny Green, Who took her out? Great John Snout!
The circulating poetry of the times.
Fancy dies In the cradle, where it lies. Let us all ring fancy's knell! I'll begin it—Ding, ding bell!
JEFFERSON.
And liberty plucks justice by the nose. The baby beats the nurse, and quite athwart God's all decorum!
MASON paying fines for Sedition.
Wicked service pays a high price. When rich villains have need of poor ones, Poor ones may make what price they will!
Diplomatic subscription for Lyon.
But if you know to whom you flew this honor, How true a gentleman you send relief, How dear a lover of sedition and fraternity, I know you would be prouder of the work Than customary bounty can enforce you!
VARNUM.
Sir, he hath never fed of the dainties that are bred in a book. He hath not eat paper, as it were. He hath not drank ink. His intellect is not replenished. He is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts; and feeds on the fish of Drant!
OLD MAIDS OF WINTER.
But earlier happy is the role distill'd Than that, which withering on the virgin thorn, Grows, lives and dies in single blessedness!
The Democratic Printer in Vermont.
Just Imported,
Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carrouades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 250 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 per square foot, sheers 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 400 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunners flutes of all kinds. Tin-pipes No 1—1-3 cross boxes. Powder shot in casks of 250 lbs. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthenware in crates, assorted.
For Sale by
SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street, eo. tf.
All Persons
Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement.
GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia, Dec. 4, 1798. co. tf.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of JOHN GREEN & Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said Firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands to present them for settlement to any one of the subscribers—each being duly authorized to adjust the same.
JOHN GREEN. EDMUND DARCH. SAMUEL DARCH.
N. B.—They have the remainder of their stock of Goods—consisting of
Ironmongery, Hardware, &c. At No. 16, North Second Street, which they are now on very low terms to close the business. jan. 18. taw 3 w
CALM REFLECTIONS ON RASH PROCEEDINGS
THE recent proceedings of Virginia and Kentucky are very justly condemned. Sensitive persons seem to be divided in opinion whether measures so manifestly mischievous and absurd are to be ascribed to the blind presumption of an assembly of silly people who do not foresee their consequences, or to the predominance of political knaves who intend to produce them.
For my part, I believe neither the one nor the other. It is an hundred to one, the Virginia assembly at least is composed of men tolerably well disposed and well informed—considerably inferior no doubt to Connecticut legislators, but deserving to be ranked infinitely higher than Cromwell's Barebone Parliament. It is probable Kentucky is yet semi-barbarian in its legislature, as in its morals, manners and literature. There cannot however be an absolute want of respectable assembly men even there, and still less in Virginia. She is indeed our elder sister, famous for her Washington, and other great men, and we are ready and willing to do her honor. The northern part of the state is found, and in the southern they think themselves republicans, which is their very great mistake. We hope she will at last resume her good sense and do herself honor by her federalism. Various causes have no doubt concurred to diffuse and confirm the ant federalism of Virginia. Omitting state pride, the pride of great planters, the baneful influence of negro slavery, the sophistry of their literature, the excess of their disposition, the want of a learned clergy, and the effect of the tireome solitude of their lives, and a score of inferior matters which have all unluckily aided the ant federal evil spirit, the following deserve a principal notice—1st, the irritation produced by the mals of old British debts—2d, the inordinate ambition of Mr. Jefferson to be President—3d, and the singular democratic fanaticism or levelism of the aristocratic gentry of that state.
State laws protected debtors and their lands, and enabled bankrupts to live in splendor, defying creditors. The debtors were citizens, the great men of the state and legislators—the creditors foreigners, whom it was easy to load with the hatred borne to the British name. The federal constitution, prohibiting the states to clear off debts without payment,—by exacting justice, seemed in Virginia eyes to establish oppression. The lord of thousands of acres and hundreds of negroes saw his own degradation in federalism, and pronounced, probably sincerely believed, the equal reign of law and debt-compelling justice, the beginning of an insidious attack on liberty and the erection of aristocracy. Hence the clamoration, equally passionate and shallow, against the Banks and Funding System, denominated the monied aristocracy. State laws must therefore be upheld, that they might still uphold the ancient aristocracy of privileged debtors. In such a position of things, as the peace of 1783 found or left the great Nobobs, nothing could be less welcome, or would seem more oppressive and detestable, than justice—justice that by giving even Britons their own, would degrade, despoil and enrage those who will practise luxury and will not practise industry. Hence the clamor of the Virginians about equality, the last men on earth who ought to make it, or join in it.
To make Mr. Jefferson president, was Mr. Madison's first care, and that changed and soured his affections and opinions. There it was that the root of his ant federal bitterness was planted. His influence, almost unbounded in 1790 with the federalists of Virginia, was used to make them join him in his apostasy. No wonder a soil, so rank with the seeds of disaffection, was made by such cultivation to yield an ample harvest. It is an excuse, and candor will give it great attention, that the well disposed men in Virginia did not refuse their confidence to the new government, till they found its earliest and most distinguished friends had discovered their chagrined disappointment in its measures, and their utter aversion to its chief officers; what could a federalist in Virginia think he ought to do but to turn his back on a government which his first and supposed best friends were at last ashamed to vindicate or support.
Finally, democracy seems with fanaticism as wild as the spirit of religious enthusiasm. The democratic zealots in the days of Oliver Cromwell, were as mad as the mock Saints. There is an extravagance in the politics of Virginia, that is epidemic with almost all who read, and with all who harangue. It is the fashion to carry popular principles beyond republicanism into wild democracy, and thus to bid farewell to common sense and experience. Those who are not rulers are angels, those who are, are devils. The schemes of their principal men and famous speakers, seem to be composed one half of principles too visionary and refined to be practicable—and the other half of an intemperate and impatient spirit that sees nothing but tyranny in wholesome legal restraint. They love liberty sincerely and with passion, and like other lovers they try their utmost to debauch and ruin their mistresses. From all these causes, they are as yet very badly fitted to be republicans, they are democrats—they are as naturally ant federal, as Connecticut from its morals and manners is federal. Forgive Virginia and Kentucky, they know not what they do.
POTOMAC.
From the Trenton Federalist
COMMUNICATION.
WHATEVER differences of opinion exist in other respects, the people of New Jersey, are certain, that no man or set of men, will hesitate to adopt every measure calculated to cement the confederacy, support the
government of the United States, and destroy foreign influence. It would be the most fatal and disgraceful dereliction of the interests of New Jersey, for any man or body of men to neglect, or oppose these objects. There can be no doubt, that Virginia, Pennsylvania and New-York, (with some other members of the union, who are as yet hood-winked) are striving to break or at least to weaken, the bands of the confederate government. Equality of representation, of contribution, of sovereignty, of character, do not comport with the views of these ambitious states: hence proceeds all the hostility, which directly and indirectly, they are exciting, to ruin the federal government while that maintains its ground, they can never oppress or usurp upon the smaller states; but, if its calamity, by threats, by opposition to its measures; if by traducing the men who conduct it, they can work upon the people to suspect or abandon it, their purpose will be accomplished; for, in that moment, when a majority of the State Legislatures, shall be brought to withdraw their support, and confidence from the general government, it will become insignificant, and soon fall to ruin. This is ardently desired, by a very enterprising, cunning, and unprincipled coalition of men, in several of the states; and to effect their purpose they artfully take the ground of opposition to measures, and to men, affecting love for the confederacy, they attack, resist, and defeat, its necessary operations; thus endeavoring to render it a dead carcass, and to make it stink, and become offensive to the people. But the people of New Jersey, know too well how to appreciate their felicity, their security, and their importance, to be misled by this desperate fashion. The Legislature have now an opportunity, to display their sentiments effectually upon this subject and having dismissed, with merited contempt the scandalous resolutions of Virginia and Kentucky, they will next adopt the salutary proposition of the Legislature of Massachusetts for the exclusion of foreigners from the councils of the nation, and thereby evince to the world, that New Jersey is determined to disappoint and defeat the views of the faction and to unite in every measure which will have a tendency to preserve the confederacy and support the government of the United States, as the rock of her political salvation.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give
NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until 5 to receive Subscriptions.
By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y.
N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscription. 20 dollars at the expiration of the first two months. 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months. 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months. From the time of subscribing.
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Committee appointed to distribute the Donations received for alleviating the Distresses of those who are suffering in consequence of the late Calamity, are requested to bring in their accounts previous to the 20th instant. By Order of the Committee, PETER BARKER, Clerk. 2d mo. 13, 1799.
City Dancing Assembly. THE subscribers are informed that there will be no Assembly prior to the 24th inst. feb. 12.
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last fever. feb. 12. dse al. en tf.
Sales of valuable Property.
WILL BE SOLD, At the Merchants' Coffee house, in Second-street, on SATURDAY, the 16th instant, at 7 o'clock in the Evening.
ALL that valuable property, situate in Front-street, between Walnut street and the Drawbridge No. 214, late the property of Daniel Tyson, deceased; consisting of a large three-story Brick House, two-story Brick Kitchen, with cellars under the whole—Also a two story brick Store on Dock-street, No. 23; the lot is nineteen feet front on Front-street, and extends 145 feet to Dock-street, on which the above store is erected; the whole now in the tenure of Claudius F. Roffet; the yard is paved with bricks; with a pump of good water by the kitchen door. Possession to be given the 6th of June next. The above property is clear of all encumbrances. Any person wishing to view the premises, may see it by applying to Mr. C. F. Roffet. Conditions will be made known at the time of sale. SHANNON & POLEK, Auct'rs. February 12.
BALL.
MR. & MRS. BYRNE, First Dancers of the NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that their first BALL will be on Thursday next, 14th Feb. at Gellers' Hotel—Ladies tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Byrne, or of their scholars.
Mr. and Mrs. Byrne having opened their ADMISSION at F. Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polished circles of Europe—and relying on their attention to their pupils, hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public.
Pleas to enquire of Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second streets, or during the hours of Tuition, at Oellers's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen. To commence on Saturday the 26th January. February 11. dtf
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Feb. 13, WILL BE PRESENTED, (for the first time here) A celebrated COMEDY, called, THE HEIR AT LAW.
[Written by George Colman, the Younger; Author of the Mountaineers, Idle and Torrid, the Iron Chest, &c. &c. and performed at the Theatres Royal, Hay Market, Drury Lane, and Covent Garden, and at the Theatre, Baltimore, with unbounded applause.]
To which will be added, a COMIC OPERA, called,
THE ROMP.
BOX, One Dollar—PIT, Three-quarters of a Dollar—and GALLERY, Half a Dollar. The Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 1st March, next, At the Merchants' Coffee House, In the evening, at 7 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, viz.—
A LOT in Arch-street between Sixth and Seventh-streets, containing in breadth on Arch-street, 32 feet and depth 120 feet, on which there are two frame tenements which rent for 60l. per annum—free of all encumbrances.
One Lot in Trotters Lane in the Township of Moyamensing, between Front and Second-street, about half a mile from the city, containing one acre of land, on which is erected a one story Brick tenement and a stable, the said lot and appurtenances rents for 20l. per annum.
One Lot, containing 3 1/2 acres of Land adjoining Carson's estate in the township of Moyamensing, on which is a two story Brick tenement, two rooms on a floor, a good Brick kitchen, a good Orchard of the best grafted fruit Newtown Pippins, a very large strawberry patch and the Land all in good order and well adapted for a garden, now in tenure of Rebecca Gofner, and rents for 60l. per annum.
The above three lots possession can be given in April next.
A beautiful COUNTRY RETREAT,
Situated in Turner's Lane, known by the name of Gravel Run, which is a handsome Brick Building two stories high, two rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, and cellars under the whole, an excellent well of water, a good Tenant's House; also a good Barn, a garden, good orchard, &c the whole in complete repair, and containing from 14 to 15 acres of land—subject to a lease to Richard Wells, esq for 5 years to come from the last for which period the rent has been paid
A Ground Rent on a lot on the east side of Third Street, a little below Shippen Street, on which is a handsome three story brick house—the Ground Rent is £32 per annum, out of which £3. 5. is to be deducted leaving a ground rent for sale of £28. 15 per annum—also a ground rent on the west side of George Street, adjoining the above lot on which there is no building—the ground rent is £7. 10 per annum out of which £3. 5. is to be deducted, leaving a rent for sale of £4. 5. per annum—the house joining said lot in George Street is subject to pay the ground rent.
The terms and conditions shall be made known at the time of sale and for further particulars enquire of
Footman & Co. Auctioneers. feb. 12. d
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED.
PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agents at any part within the said City of the whole or part of
104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, at under:
24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 12 1/2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 11 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 10 inch pipe. 104,000
The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots: no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unbored, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals in writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth-street, the first house from Market-street. feb. 8. $
Bricks Wanted.
PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 24th day of the present month, FOR DELIVERING, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia or their agent—on any part of Chestnut-street, George-street, Broad-street, or Center-Square, between the Schuylkill and Center-Square, as shall be desired, the whole, or part of
One Million of sound, hard burned BRICKS. No Samuel or piace Bricks will be received—One half of this quantity will be required to be delivered before the 24th of March next—the other proposals may mention the Yard from which the bricks are intended to be delivered, and that they be sent in writing to
B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth-street, the first house from Market-street. feb. 8. $
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of Ponteus Dele
lere Stelle, of Trenton, who have, or shall, by the first of March next, sign the discharge of the said Stelle, will please to present their accounts to either of the subscribers, made up to the first of August 1797, as there will be a discharge made on the first of April next. The discharge will be in the possession of W. Mott, No. 62 Dock-street, until the first of March next.
JAMES W. CLEMENT, } Agents WILLIAM MOTT, } affignees. jan. 10. 3aw tm
The Anniversary Oration before the Philadelphia Medical Society will be delivered at the College Hall in Fourth Street at 12 o'clock to-morrow. N. B.—Dinner will be on the table at o'clock, P. M. at Oellers's Hotel. GEORGE LEE, Secretary. Feb. 12.
Sales of valuable Books.
NEXT WEDNESDAY, the 13th instant, at four o'clock precisely, At the AUCTION ROOM In Market-street between Fourth and Fifth streets No 183, North Side, Will be Sold by Auction, for Cash, An Invoice of assorted and valuable BOOKS. Consisting of Law, Physic and Divinity, all Novels, Miscellanies, History, Voyages, Poetry, Drama, and Agriculture, &c. Shannon & Poale, auctioneers. feb. 8.
CHINA GOODS.
Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers
CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. } Hyson skin } Young hyson } Hyson and Imperial } White mancoons } Lustreings, colored and black } Senhaw } do. do. } Handkerchiefs } do. do. } Sewing silks } do. do. } Black hair ribbon } Black fatims } Cassia in small bales } China ware in dining and tea sets
On Hand,
50 trunks and cases dimities, muslins, ginghams, mouselins and pullat handkerchiefs in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sall canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 3. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches. Painted copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Shearing paper. New Orleans indigo. Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. m wth tf. feb. 11.
Weekly Magazine.
THE Patrons of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, lately published by Mr. James Watt and the public, are respectfully informed, that it is intended to re-commence the publication of it in a short time. The present proprietor having obtained the assent of Mrs. Watt, (the late Editor's mother) and purchased from her all the numbers on hand, informs the former subscribers to that work, that those numbers published by Mr. Watt which remain to be delivered, shall shortly be sent to them with the Index and Appendix to the second volume, which is also nearly ready for delivery to those who take the work in volumes.
The present proprietor assures the public that the work shall be conducted on the same principles; and upon the same terms that it was by the former editor; and that is no exertion that he is spared to render it worthy of the public regard, he confidently hopes the same liberality which heretofore countenanced, will still continue to support it.
Subscriptions, upon the original terms will be received by the principal Book-sellers. February 9.
TO BE RENTED, And immediate possession given, A pleasant and convenient Two story Brick House, in Dock-street, fronting the river Delaware. Apply at No. 155, South Second-street. feb. 6. dlt
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Chatsworth, and formerly of the city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands, against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adm'r. Philadelphia, Feb. 6. 1799. cod 3w
January 23d, 1799.
IN pursuance of a resolve of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, The Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay ten dollars on each of their respective shares of stock, on or before the first day of March next, to the Treasurer of the Company at their office near the Bank of Pennsylvania.
Extract from the minutes, GEORGE WORALL, Sec'y. WILLIAM GOVETT, Treasurer. jan. 25. fslaw
Canal Lottery, No. II.
COMMENCED drawing the 7th instant—There are only about 7000 tickets to draw and the Wheel upwards of 50,000 dollars richer than at the beginning. Tickets, Ten Dollars each, to be had at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second Street, Where Check Books are kept for reffering and examination in this, the City of Washington Lottery, &c. &c. Tickets, from the Rate of the Wheel and the few that are now for sale, will rise in future after every days drawing; and that the public in general may have an opportunity of becoming purchasers, the drawing is postponed till Saturday, the 26th inst, when it will continue until finished. jan. 19. 2aw
Note—The business of a Broker duly attended to, in all its branches!
This day Published,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The Essays under the Signature of VIRGINIENSIS, ON THE ALIEN AND SEDITION LAWS. (Price 25 cents, 12mo.)
IT is perhaps futile to expect to work conviction in the minds of so inveterate and vicious a class of men, as the Democrats of America, by any arguments however forcible, or any display of truth, however irresistible: These writings are, however, calculated to produce a more important and useful effect, by placing the subject in its true light before honest men, who are uninformed, or have been misinformed as to the nature and objects of those bills. jan. 15. 66

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 13.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with stock prices including Six Per Cent, Three Per Cent, Deferred & Per Cent, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp. N. A. shares, and COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
The following is the act of Congress, commonly called the Alien Law. It is published at this time, in order to answer numerous applications for it, and to shew how groundless have been the calumnies circulated against it.
Law of the United States.
AN ACT Concerning Aliens.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States at any time during the continuance of this act, to order all such aliens as he shall judge dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States, or shall have reasonable ground to suspect are concerned in any treasonable or secret machinations against the government thereof, to depart out of the territory of the United States, within such time as shall be expressed in such order...
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, whenever he may deem it necessary for the public safety, to order to be removed out of the territory thereof, any alien who may or shall be in prison in pursuance of this act, and to cause to be arrested and sent out of the United States such of those aliens as shall have been ordered to depart therefrom and shall not have obtained a licence as aforesaid, in all cases where in the opinion of the President the public safety requires a speedy removal. And if any alien so removed or sent out of the United States by the President shall voluntarily return thereto, unless by permission of the President of the United States, such alien on conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned as long in the opinion of the President, the public safety may require.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That every master or commander of any ship or vessel which shall come into any port of the United States after the first day of July next, shall immediately on his arrival make report in writing to the collector or other chief officer of the customs of such port, of all aliens, if any, on board his vessel, specifying their names, age, the place of nativity, the country from which they shall have come, the nation to whom they belong and owe allegiance, their occupation and a description of their persons, as far as he shall be informed thereof, and on failure every such master and commander shall forfeit and pay three hundred dollars, for the payment whereof on default of such master or commander, such vessel shall also be holden, and may by such collector or other officer of the customs be detained. And it shall be the duty of such collector or other officer of the customs, forthwith to transmit to the office of the department of state true copies of all such returns.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the circuit and district courts of the United States, shall respectively have cognizance of all crimes and offences against this act. And all marshals and other officers of the United States are required to execute all precepts and orders of the President of the United States issued in pursuance or by virtue of this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for any alien who may be ordered to be removed from the United States by virtue of this act, to take with him such part of his goods, chattels, or other property, as he may find convenient; and all property left in the United States, by any alien, who may be removed, as aforesaid, shall be, and remain subject to his order and disposal, in the same manner, as if this act had not been passed.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for and during the term of two years from the passing thereof.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, June 25th, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES, Accompanied the late letter of the Secretary of the Navy.
Table with estimates of cost of building and equipping a seventy four gun ship, of 1620 tons, exclusive of military stores. Includes items like Live oak timber, White oak and pine, Labour, Cables, rigging, cordage, etc.
Table with estimates of pay and rations of the officers and crew of a ship of war of 74 guns—complement 650 men, for 12 months. Includes items like Commander, lieutenants, midshipmen, master's mates, surgeon, clerk, carpenter, boatwain, steward, cooper, sail maker, cook.
Table with estimates of pay and rations of the officers and crew of a ship of war of 74 guns—complement 650 men, for 12 months. Includes items like 280 able seamen, 170 ordinary do., 63 boys, 50 marines.
Table with estimates of pay and rations of the officers and crew of a ship of war of 74 guns—complement 650 men, for 12 months. Includes items like 116 rations per day, amounts to 42,340 for 12 months.
Table with estimates of provisions for 650 men, for 12 months. Includes items like 503 bbls. beef, 503 bbls. pork, 1982 gall. molasses, 234 cwt. rice, 3136 lbs. butter, 24375 lbs. cheese, 1982 lbs. candles, 2811 galls. vinegar, 390 bushels beans, 14056 gallons rum, 2246 lbs. soap, 86 barrels flour, 80 bbls. Indian meal, 1665 cwt. of bread, 235 gall. lamp oil, 1186 bushels potatoes, 287 cwt. salt fish.
Table with estimates of pay and subsistence. Includes items like Provisions, Medicine and hospital stores, Contingencies.
Table with estimates of cost, for building and equipping a ship of war of 18 guns. Includes items like Different tradesmen's bills, Shipwright's bill, Cables, rigging and cordage, Smith's bill, Anchors.
Table with estimates of cost of building and equipping a ship of war of 18 guns. Includes items like Sail makers and canvas, Joiner's bill, including stuff, Carver's, Rigger's, Masting, Tanner's, Painter's, Cooper's, Block Maker's, Boat Builder's, Plumber's, Ship Chandlery, Turner's bill, Sheathing copper, nails and rudder braces, Woolen for sheathing, Contingencies, such as ballast, stores, cumb-boose, rum, wharfage, superintending, etc. &c.
Table with estimates of the proposed addition to the Navy. Includes items like The annual expense of a 74 gun ship, per estimate, is dollars, 216,941 11—12 will therefore amount to, The annual expense of a brigantine of 18 guns, per estimate, is dollars, 51,289 10—6 will therefore amount to, Extra annual expense attending converting 3 ships of 24 guns into 32 gun frigates.
BOSTON, February 6. FROM EUROPE. We have seen a letter from a gentleman at St. Ubes, dated December 2d—which says, "We have little news here—The report is, that Buonaparte has been defeated in Egypt, and his head sent to the Grand Turk." This letter came by the Venetia, from Lisbon. The Pickering, Lt. Com. Preble, and the Herald, Lt. Russell, will sail immediately for the West-Indies.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 12.
Mr. Livingston presented a petition from a number of aliens, natives of Ireland, resident within the United States, praying for a repeal of the alien law, which, having been read, he moved to have it referred to the same committee of the whole to whom had been referred the petitions heretofore presented against the alien and sedition laws. Mr. Sewall objected to this reference. He said he held in his hand a motion, which he had several times, in the course of the morning, risen to make, in relation to petitions of this kind. He could not now make the motion, but would offer it as a reason why he should vote against this motion. It has all along appeared to him that these memorials would have been better referred to a select committee, than to a committee of the whole. As the subject of these petitions was the order of the day, he had intended, in order to save time and prevent unnecessary discussion, to have moved to discharge the committee of the whole from a farther consideration of these petitions, with a view of afterwards referring them to a select committee. Indeed he thought it important, whatever might be the result of the business, that an opportunity should be afforded of shewing to the house, and to the Union at large, the nature of the complaints made against those laws, from whence, and from whom they came. Some of these memorials, it was seen were presented by aliens, who not only complain of the alien law, but other acts of Congress, to which our citizens make no objection; and who, it is clear, said Mr. S. do not aim so much at obtaining a repeal of the alien law, as by complaining of the government of the union, to spread a seditious spirit through the country. How far this was the case, he could not precisely say, but if the business was referred to a select committee, they would of course, examine the merits of these petitions, and report their opinion thereon to the house. He hoped, therefore, the present reference would not be agreed to.
Mr. Nicholas hoped the gentleman from New-York would withdraw his motion, in order to make way for the gentleman from Massachusetts. He had listened to the petition which had been read, and did not hear any thing in it but what related to the case of the petitioners; but he thought they had gone farther into a discussion of our constitution, than was necessary for their purpose. He did not wish the petitions of our citizens to be blended with this.
Mr. Livingston had no objection to withdrawing his motion, at the same time that he must say, the objections to this petition are wholly without foundation. The object of these petitions is to obtain a repeal of a law which is pointed at them, and at no other persons. And when aliens pray for a repeal of the alien law, shall we say to them, "You shall not use arguments which you think will induce us to repeal the law?" Certainly not. He would, however, withdraw his motion, as he did not wish to confound this petition with the petitions of the citizens of the United States.
Mr. Sewall then made his motion, "that the committee of the whole to whom has been referred sundry memorials for the repeal of the Alien and Sedition acts, be discharged from a farther consideration thereof, and that the same be referred to a select committee to consider, and report their opinion thereon to the house."
After a debate which occupied the whole of the sitting, the question was taken by Yeas and Nays as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Allep, Baer, Bartlet, Bayard, Brace, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Cochran, Craik, Dana, Dennis, Edmund, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Grove, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Messrs. Holmer, Imlay, Kittredge, Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Morgan, Morris, Otis, I. Parker, Pinckney, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Shepard, Sinnickson, Sprague, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Van Allen, Wadsworth, Waln, J. Williams.
NAYS. Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Blount, Brent, Brown, Cabell, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Eggleston, Elmendorf, Findley, Fowler, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Hanna, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Messrs. Holmes, Jones, Livingston, Locke, Macon, M c Clenachan, M c Dowell, New, Nicholas, J. Parker, Skinner, S. Smith, W. Smith, Spaight, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumner, Tillinghast, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.
The select committee appointed to carry the above resolution into effect, are Messrs. Goodrich, Nicholas, Pinckney, Craik and Hartley.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED.
Table with ship arrivals including Ship Four Friends, Pallas, Scholt, Riza, Brig Lively, Stewart, Sch r Retaliation, A. Cartel, Volunteer, Curtis, Ship Juno, Wolters, Four Friends, Hubber, Brig Polly, Hill.
CLEARED.
Table with ship departures including British Ship Favourite, Gill, Sch r Favorite Packet, Maffet, Brig Peggy, Maxwell, Sch r Sally, Coffin, Sloop Navy, Hall, Martinico, Cuba, St. Sebastian, Baltimore, Richmond, Frederickburg.
Capt. Bainbridge informs that when he left Guadalupe the following vessels were cruising to Windward: United States Frigate, commanded by commodore Barry.
Constellation, Montezuma sloop of war, Norfolk, Richmond, Capt. Truxton, Murray, Williams, Barron.
In consequence of scarcity of provisions at Guadalupe, a general exchange of prisoners had taken place between the British and French, and 'tis supposed was the reason for sending off the Americans.
Capt. Bainbridge, after 47 days confinement, was obliged to take charge of the Retaliation and leave the place.
The Insurgent Frigate was out on a cruise and had sent in one prize, a vessel from New-Bedford to Surinam, her trial not come on; the frigate Volunteer was expected to fail on a cruise in two or three days.
The frigate La Puce had failed for France, having on board prisoners Victor Hughes and several officers his adherents, charged with a conspiracy against the new agent Desfourceaux.
Several condemnations had taken place from the arrival of Desfourceaux to the departure of V. Hughes.
The Retaliation spoke on the 2d, in company with the sloop Romeo, of Charleston, from Martinico to New York and a schooner from Martinico to Baltimore, who informed that they had left St. Kitts the 20th ultimo in company with several others, under convoy of the Montezuma and Norfolk. The gentleman who landed at Cape May on Monday from the Retaliation, is only charged with the exchange of prisoners. Brig Lively, Stewart, from Jamaica and Norfolk, is below. Ship Maley, Swain; Neptune, Jefferies; Snow Ceres, Norris; and brig Betsey, Howard, went to sea on Sunday last.
Just Received,
By the ships Juno, Walrus, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg.
AND FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers,
Table with items for sale including 460 pieces 6-4 quadruples files, 35 do. 8-4 do., 139 do. creasa la Morlaix, 34 do. 9-8 coutils, 3 do. 4-4 do., 44 do. 6-4 guingras, 230 do. Russia sail-duck, 10 pieces Ricard wine, 25 headdresses French brandy, 8, 80 do. claret, 109 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each 7 claret of superior quality, 228 do. at 1 doz. do. do. 5 for quality.
Also on Hand,
11 bales ticklenburgs, at 23 to 28 cents pr. ell, 12 do. Weler linnen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard, 1 box paterbones, 5 boxes hollow glass ware, 5 cases Russia bristles (first quality).
Erick & Lewis Bollmann,
no. 100, Spruce street.
A quantity of Russia Hemp
Cordage and bar Iron, 25 hogheads Tallow, Plaited, Royal Brittanias, Checks &c. in cases.
Now landing from the ship Four Friends, Capt. Hubber, from Hamburg, at Jelle and Robert Waln's wharf, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND.
Who have on hand, Crates of Earthen Ware, Cannon and Caronades of various sizes, Dry white Lead, Guns and Pistols assorted in cases, Gun Flints in kegs, Ships' Muffs, Claret of a superior quality in cases of 1 to 3 dozen each.
WAS FOUND,
On FRIDAY, the 8th inst. Below SOUTH-STREET, in Front-Street, A SILVER WATCH, With a STEEL CHAIN.
The Owner on proving his property and paying charges may have the same, by applying to No. 188, South Front-street.
FOR SALE,
In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON.
A HANDSOME, well finished, and conveniently two story Frame House, and lately occupied by Colonel John Vanenburgh, the House is 36 feet in front on the main street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—a very excellent cellar under the whole house; the lot two fifths of an acre, enclosed with a high board fence; the garden in high cultivation, and contains a variety of best grafted fruit—Good stable, carriage house, smoke house and a pump of good water in the yard, the whole in complete repair. The healthiness and pleasantness of the village of Bordentown and the neighborhood are too well known to require any commendation. For terms apply to James H. Imlay, esq., now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now on the premises.
MARY V. NEMBURGH,
executrix. Bordentown. feb 12.
To be Let,
A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf—Inquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street.
To be Sold, or Let
ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets.
ALSO,
A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
John & James Poultney, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement.
JOHN POULTNEY, JAMES POULTNEY, 1st mo 30 w&frit
AN ACT,
Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be presented for allowance.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which, according to the course of the Treasury have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be forever barred and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the proper creditors, or their legal representatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this Act to be published in one or more of the public papers of each State.
(Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate. Pro. Tem. Approved July 9, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. December 13. w & frit

Attention, Cavalry. Gentlemen of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, desirous to become members of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Robert Wharton, are informed that there are several vacancies in the Troop; and that a committee consisting of Henry Mierken, Jno. R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Poulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm. Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every Monday evening, 6 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applications. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y.
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen lineus and oznabrugs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hollans 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 cheits platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. sail-twine 12 do. elopailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. paterbornes 92 cases claret 45 do. Britannias 130 do. fine long corked elaret 1 do. Holland canvas 1600 bushels fine salt 1 do. Russia do. 30 casks roll brimstone 3 do. Russia sheetings 200 casks of naval stores 1 do. ravens duck 50 logs prime mahogany 2 do. Russia drillers 4 hds. coffee mills 1 do. brown holland 10 bundles German steel 1 do. Silesia rouans 1 do. Wabrewood linen 1 do. Caraudoles 1 do. Cambricks and lawns 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. diaper 1 do. cambricks and lawns 12 do. stripes 1 do. diaper 18 do. checks 2 do. damois 1 do. Arabia stripes 1 do. Arabia stripes 1 do. hunting for color 1 do. hunting for color 1 packa. Madras handkerchiefs 1 packa. Madras handkerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribband 1 chest hair ribband 3 boxes tapes, assorted 3 boxes tapes, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. fine blue lillas 1 do. fine blue lillas 5 cheits men's flippers 5 cheits men's flippers 3 do. bed ticks 3 do. bed ticks 2 calls hog's bristles 2 calls hog's bristles 6 cheits writing paper 6 cheits writing paper 4 do. quills 4 do. quills november 12
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, south Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale. He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29 1aw6m
FOR PRIVATE SALE, Four Tracts of Land, IN GERMANTOWN Township. No. 1. Within three quarters of a mile of the Germantown Market-House, and on the road leading from said Market-House to the Old York road, containing 8 or 10 acres. No. 2. Containing 10 or 12 acres, the one half of this tract is in clover, within one quarter of a mile of said Market-House. No. 3. Containing 7 or 8 acres, within a quarter of a mile of the Market-House, on this lot is a part of a cellar dug, and a quantity of stone, and more may be had by finishing the cellar to complete a building. No. 4. Containing 2 acres with a stone dwelling, there is stone sufficient on either of the lots for building, and are well situated for country fair and but a small part of the purchase money will be required, the remaining part may remain for a number of years, provided the lots are improved by building. For further particulars enquire of DANIEL PUSTORIOUS, In Germantown. A part of a large House and Store adjoining, to Let. Enquire as above. February 7. 7t
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. BE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24 3awtf
Country Seats for Sale. TWO Seats at convenient distances from Philadelphia, each comprising perfect accommodation and conveniences of every kind for a genteel family. For particulars enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. No. 64, Dock-street, 18 mo. 3t. 2aw6w
ALL Persons having any De- mands against the estate of the late Robert Hardy, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, Walnut-street. JOHN CRAIG, No. 12, Dock-street. Executors 3awtf
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, No. 145, Market-street, Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Cloths, Kerseymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and flannels Printed dimities Hollery, threads, twist and sewing silks A small amount of hardware. WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees of Todd & Mott, to whom all persons indebted to that concern, are requested to make immediate payment. W. MOTT, Having commenced business in the Commission line, his store is now open for the reception of Dry Goods of all descriptions. Philadelphia, February 4, 1799.
Alexander J. Miller, No. 44, SOUTH FRONT-STREET. HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the ATLANTIC, capt. READ, arrived at NEW-YORK, from MADRAS, THE FOLLOWING WHITE GOODS, Which will be ready for Sale on Monday next, viz. Gauzees Albabaids Baftas Tandah Coffees Fine Long Cloths Moories and Short Cloths. feb 3 6w
WHY, AS AN ACT of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriation as heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority aforesaid. And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish permanent Revenue for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, to any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, authorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treasury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five millions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or destroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. 6w
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30 6am
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. 6t
Five Dollars Reward. STOLEN yesterday morning, between 10 and 12 o'clock, from No. 68, South Fourth Street, A Single safe Silver Watch, the maker's name Markable - number not known. The letters W. H. are scratched on the rim of the case - a steel chain and key, gilt seal with a cypher W. H. engraved on it. Whoever will give me information so that the thief may be brought to justice shall receive the above reward. W. HAYDON. jan 21
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottynuk, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19. 9
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy. NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17 5
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business - For particulars enquire at no. 68, south Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11 6
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authenticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particularly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Monday the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols John Adlum Administrators. feb 4 codtimar
Valuable Real Estate, For Sale. By virtue of an order of the ORPHANS' COURT for the County of NEW-CAS-TLE, in the State of DELAWARE, WILL BE SOLD, The Real Estate of SOLOMON MAXWELL, Esq. Late of the said county, deceased. No. 1. ALL the one undivided third part of Seventeen hundred and fifty acres of Land and Marsh: About three hundred and fifty acres, more or less being upland of a superior quality; the remaining fourteen hundred acres being marsh of the first quality in the state of Delaware, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation, and the remainder can be put in complete order at a very small expence. On the premises are erected, Three Dwellings, with a number of outbuildings, &c. Also the same proportion of about one hundred cattle, and about one hundred and fifty head of sheep, the unexpired term of servitude of a number of stout, healthy Negro men, a large quantity of hay, a number of horses, and twine, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. No. 2. A commodious Brick-Messuage and Lot of Land, situate in the village of St. Georges now in the tenure of Mr. Samuel M'Glaughlin and occupied as a tavern, for many years, to advantage. No. 3. A Lot of Marsh, containing about thirty acres, more or less, situate near the said village of St. Georges. No. 4. Four Lots of Land, situate near Christiana Bridge, on the South side of Christiana Creek. No. 5. A Lot, Wharf, and Frame Store-House, on the South side of Christiana Creek at Christiana Bridge. No. 6. A Lot of Wood-Land, containing ten acres, more or less, situate about two miles from Christiana Bridge. No. 7. A Lot of Land, with a commodious Two story Brick Messuage thereon erected, 38 feet front and 28 feet deep, one large room of which has been occupied as a dry goods store for a number of years; with a cellar under the whole - Also a Brick Building of 25 feet by 23 which has been occupied as a granary and salt store, with a brick kitchen, smoke-house, and other outbuildings, barn, stables, carriage-house, &c. - This stand is considered superior for a Merchant to any in the village of Christiana Bridge. No. 8. The unexpired lease of a Still House for about eight years, within half a mile of Christiana Bridge, with three stills and a boiler, and every other convenience for carrying on the distilling business. - The house and situation have been viewed by gentlemen from Lancaster county, who carry on the said business, and are allowed to be equal to any in the United States. The property contained in No. 1, will be sold at public auction, at the dwelling house of Jonathan Foreman on the premises, beginning on Tuesday the 19th day of February next, at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until all is sold. No. 2 & 3, at the house of Samuel M'Glaughlin in the village of St. Georges, on Tuesday the 21st of said month, beginning at ten o'clock on said day. No. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, at the house of William Shannon at Christiana Bridge, on Tuesday the 26th day of said month, beginning at 10 o'clock on said day. As it is presumed that no person will purchase the above described property without viewing the same, it is thought unnecessary to give a further description thereof. That part, therefore, contained in No. 1, may be viewed by applying to Mr. Anthony Duffner on the said premises. That part contained in no. 2 & 3, by applying to Mr. Samuel M'Glaughlin at St. Georges. And the part mentioned in no. 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, by applying to the subscribers at Christiana bridge. - The terms will be made as easy as the nature of the business will admit of, and be made known at the times and places of sale, by ELIZABETH MAXWELL, Adm'x JAMES COUPER, DAVID NIVIN, ROBERT EAKIN, } Admin'rs. February 6 3tawt 19 F
** For the last time, NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons indebted to the Estate of Solomon Maxwell, esq. deceased, who do not immediately settle their respective accounts, by coming forward and giving their obligations, or discharging the same by making payment, must expect to be dealt with as the law directs; and all persons having claims against said estate are requested to bring them in, legally attested, for settlement. ELIZABETH MAXWELL, adm'x. JAMES COUPER, DAVID NIVIN, ROBERT EAKIN } administrators. N. B. All persons indebted to the late firm of Maxwell and Nivins are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts with the Subscriber without delay; those, who have it not in their power to make payment, by giving their obligations, will meet with all the indulgence the nature of the case will admit of; and they, who do not attend to this last notice, may be assured, however disagreeable to the subscriber, that they will be dealt with according to law. DAVID NIVIN, Surviving Partner of MAXWELL & NIVIN.
A Farm for Sale. WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order on Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 25th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M. THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Raper H. Atkins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality - The whole has been rented for many years as a grazing farm and is under an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and kitchen in good repair; the dwelling house has four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about six acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The barns are in good repair, and walled in front with stone. Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbourhood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of viewing the premises, will be shown them by applying in Chester to ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 13, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hoskins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. jan. 12. 5
Is there an American, young or old, not interested in the History of the first Rise and Progress of his native Country, and from so celebrated a pen as that of Doctor Robertson?
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No. 59, fourth Third street, opposite the Bank of the United States, (Price one dollar neatly bound and lettered, in boards, six shillings.) Dr. Robertson's History of (BRITISH) AMERICA, Containing The history of Virginia to the year 1685, and the history of New-England to the year 1674, being what the Doctor had completed previous to his death. It has lately been given to the public with a preface by his son at Edinburgh, has already passed through three or four editions, and has been translated and published in French at Paris.
Mr. Robertson in his preface observes, "During the course of tedious illness, which he early forefaw would have a fatal termination, Dr. Robertson at different times destroyed many of his papers: But after his death, I found that part of the History of (British) America which he had wrote many years before, and which is now offered to the public: It is written with his own hand as all his works were; it is as carefully corrected as any part of his manuscripts which I have ever seen; and he had thought it worthy of being preserved, as it escaped the flames to which so many other papers had been committed. I read it with the utmost attention; but, before I came to any resolution about the publication, I put the MSS. into the hands of some of those friends whom my father used to consult on such occasions, as it would have been rashness and presumption in me, to have trusted to my own partial decision. It was preferred by some of those persons who, in whose taste and judgment I have the greatest confidence: by all of them I was encouraged to offer it to the public, as curious and interesting in itself, and not inferior to any of my father's other works." The Editor of the Paris Edition apostrophizes the above work in the following manner. "Every thing ensues success to this volume the talents and reputation of the author, and the impression still recent in the minds of all who have read the excellent work of which this is the completion - all conspire to give it an extensive spread. The history of America was the matter-piece of one of the two ablest, or rather one of the two only modern historians. He has created this part of history, distinguished this chaos of the New World, distinguished with the hand of a master the page of genius, fortune, courage and crime, and conquered as it were, America, for literary, commercial, and political Europe. "To ensure this last volume circulation, it is necessary only to name its author, and to remark, it possesses all that acuteness of observation, that perspicuity of exposition, the art of referring effects to causes, and of mingling with the account of events, the wholesome and most approved principles of morals and politics, for which this writer was so eminently conspicuous - In short, that it exhibits the talents of ROBERTSON." jan. 19. 1jt
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the tenth day of December, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, JOHN LAMBERT of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following, to wit: "A short and practical Essay on Farming; being the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection, and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Pettigrove and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey - Shewing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the terms therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL. Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. dec. 13 12aw4w
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America - By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the terms therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry - Jonathan Harker, Woodbury - and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expence and are sold at a cheaper rate - the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 2awtf
FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24 3awtf
Country Seats for Sale. TWO Seats at convenient distances from Philadelphia, each comprising perfect accommodation and conveniences of every kind for a genteel family. For particulars enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. No. 64, Dock-street, 18 mo. 3t. 2aw6w