Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-21 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 2606 ]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPPING, is now opened at No. 95 South Front-street, where a share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited.
N. & J. FRAZIER.
For sale by the subscriber,
AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.)
THE HULL
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. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to
THOMAS THOMPSON,
december 21
32w.tft.
For Sale,
The Schooner,
THREE SISTERS
Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 700 barrels and sails remarkably fast, when loaded draws about 8 or 8 1-2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the sails that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small Expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to
Jebu Hollingsworth, & Co.
No. 47, Penn-street.
feb. 6.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,
to any part of EUROPE,
The Swedish Snow
MARIA,
Hans Olof Kock, commander.
A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf.
dec 17
5
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE,
And Commission Store,
No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET,
Next door to the Custom House.
THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of
his friends, offers his service to the public
as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He propo-
ses to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating
thereto—assist masters of vessels and others
in entering and clearing at the Custom House,
procuring and shipping freight, fitting Insurance
and all other mercantile accounts, and
have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps.
Papers in foreign languages translated, and in-
formation given in general mercantile matters.
From a knowledge gained by long experience
of every branch of business he hopes to be use-
ful to those who place to favor him with their
commands.
SAMUEL EMERY.
november 10
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For Sale.
THE Subscriber, intending to decline the
DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the
whole Stock of
Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c.
The Shop is elegant, commodious, and suffi-
ciently known for the extensive business done in the
wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to
any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and
Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the
Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser.
The terms may be known, by applying to
JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Who has For Sale,
TWO
Sloops,
Well calculated for the river trade—
The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen,
Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably
stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in
good order.
The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails
well, and in complete order for the lumber business.
All persons indebted to the late firm of
Goldthwaite & Balch, W. B. Goldthwaite, Col-
littman & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly
requested to make speedy payment to
JAMES MOORE, JUN.
august 3
5
Madras Handkerchiefs.
An elegant assortment, just received,
And for Sale, by
ISAAC LOYD,
Next to No. 44, South Wharves.
feb 7
4 diw
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
5
A quantity of Russia Hemp
Cordage and bar Iron
25 hogheads Tallow
Platillas, Royal Brittanias
Checks &c. in cases
New landing from the ship Four Friends, Capt.
Hubber, from Hamburg, at Jeffe and Robert
Waln's wharf, and for Sale by
THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND,
Who have on hand,
Crates of Earthen Ware
Cannon and Carronades of various sizes
Dry white Lead
Guns and Pistols assorted in cases
Gun Flints in kegs
Ships' Muskets
Claret of a superior quality in cases of 1 to 3
dozen each.
feb. 13.
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Just received per ship Juno, Capt. Wolters,
from Hamburg,
Creas à la Morlaix,
Dowlas, whole pieces
Do. half do.
Brown Platillas.
Also on hand,
Russia Horse Hair, curled and uncurled,
Do. Deck nail rods,
Brandy and proof, in 1
kegs.
For sale by
ISAAC HAZLEHURST & SON.
feb. 15.
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CHINA GOODS,
Just received per ship New-Jersey from Canton
AND FOR SALE
BY ARCHIBALD MCALL,
At his Store No. 187, South Second Street,
—VIZ—
An assortment of Teas of the first
quality,
White and yellow nankenees
Cassia, silk umbrellas
An assortment of china ware,
and a variety of SILKS, consisting of
Black and colored Lustrings
do. do. fatins
do. do. fenhaws
do. do. silk handkerchiefs
do. do. fewing silks
Black Taffeties
ALSO,
12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine,
fit for immediate use,
jan. 24
5
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 WHITFIELD & Co.
or the settlement of their respective accounts, who
are duly empowered for that purpose.
Richard Bayley & Co.
november 12
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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.
5
NOTICE.
THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of
the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria,
on any account.
Hans Olof Kock, master.
dec 29
5
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
5
TO LET,
THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied
by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to
Isaac W. Barton.
jan. 11
5
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
14 four pound Cannon, different lengths,
5 Carronades.
JOHN NIXON & CO.
December 1.
5
For Sale in Germantown,
TWO valuable Estates adjoining each other,
near the market place. The one containing
a modern stone house adapted for a genteel family,
coach house, stable and other buildings, with six
acres of land, more or less; there is a beautiful
garden with a variety of fruit trees adjoining the
house; the other containing a large convenient
stone house, stone barn, coach house, stable and out
houses for servants, cyder mill and press, with 15
acres of land more or less; part of which is a good
bearing orchard, the rest in winter grain prepared
for clover; the land is in good order and of an ex-
cellent quality; there is a constant run of water
through both places. The great houses of both
estates are on the main street, commanding be-
twixt them 400 feet front ground, much calculated
for building lots. For further particulars apply
to the proprietor James Chambers, on the prem-
ises. The above estates will be sold together or
separately as may suit the purchasers, and immediate
possession given.
feb. 18
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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 im-
mediate payment to either of the Subscribers.
SAMUEL W. FISHER, Assignees
WILLIAM BUCKLEY,
JOHN HALL.
dec. 31.
J. J. Thomas. dtf
MAYOR'S OFFICE
REMOVED to 157 South Second-Street,
january 8, 1799.
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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.
Private tuition in families as usual.
Terms and time of beginning will be made known in a future advertisement.
Feb. 7
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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.

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 Foulk 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'ry.
Feb. 6. Philadelphia Rifle Company Are requested to parade at the State House, on Friday next, 22d instant, at 9 o'clock, A.M. in complete uniform. John Coyle, Captain.
Feb. 20 FOR BOSTON, The Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, JOHN CHAMBERS, Master, Lying at the first wharf below Chestnut Street, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage, apply to the captain on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. Feb. 20
For Charleston, THE SHIP JOHN BULKLEY, WILL sail in about ten days, for freight or passage apply to JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Feb. 18
City Dancing Assembly. THE subscribers are informed that the Ball in compliment to LIEUTENANT GENERAL WASHINGTON, will be given at Ricketts's Circus, on Friday next, 22d inst. Feb. 18 N.B. The subscribers will be pleased to apply to Mr. O'Ellers, who will deliver their cards, and drawers will be furnished with cards on application to any Manager, agreeably to the rules of the season. TO BE LET, And immediate possession given, THE Stores and Wharf lately occupied by Robert Thomas, between Chestnut and Walnut-street, for terms apply to WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High-street. Feb. 19
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 is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least fifty 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
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
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.
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 Oellers' Hotel—Ladies tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Byrne, or of their scholars. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne having opened their Academy at F. or Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe—and relying on their attention to their pupils, hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Please 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.
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 next meeting of the Company at their office near the Bank of Pennsylvania. Extract from the minutes, GEORGE WORRALL, Sec'ry. WILLIAM GOVETT, Treasurer. Jan. 25.
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of JOHN GREEN & Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons indebted to the said Firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands to present them for settlement to any one of the Subscribers—each being duly authorized to adjust the same. JOHN GREEN. EDMUND DARCH. SAMUEL DARCH. N. B.—They have the remainder of their stock of Goods—consisting of Ironmongery, Hardware, &c. At No. 16, North Second Street, which they are selling on very low terms to close the business. Jan. 18
THE COMMSSIONERS, 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 one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12.
N. B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of two months 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months From the time of subscribing. 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
THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the fourth side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market Street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two-story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley. In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two-story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan. 11
Valuable Property for Sale. THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 1000 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two-story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a Smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good shed and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The foliage is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, jun. December 12.
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. Jan. 30.
AN ACT, Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be preferred 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.
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. Feb. 13
Weekly Magazine. THE Patrons of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, lately published by Mr. James Watters and the public, are respectfully informed, that it is intended to re-commence the publication of it in a short time. The present proprietor having obtained the assent of Mrs. Watters, (the late Editor's mother) and purchased from her all the numbers on hand, informs the former subscribers to that work, that those numbers published by Mr. Watters which remain to be delivered, shall shortly be sent to them with the Index and Appendix to the second volume, which is also nearly ready for delivery to those who take the work in volumes. The present proprietor assures the public that the work shall be conducted on the same principles, and upon the same terms that it was by the former editor; and that as no exertion shall be spared to render it worthy of the public regard, he confidently hopes the same liberality which heretofore countenanced, will still continue to support it. Subscriptions, upon the original terms will be received by the principal Book-sellers. February 2.
Five Dollars Reward. STOLEN yesterday morning, between 10 and 12 o'clock, from No. 68, South Fourth Street, A Single case Silver Watch, the maker's name Markable—number not known. The letters W. H. are scratched on the rim of the case—a steel chain and key, gilt seal with a cypher W. H. engraved on it. Whoever will give me information so that the thief may be brought to justice shall receive the above reward. W. HAYDON. Jan. 21
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, OF about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the best order to receive grass seed next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a stone Spring-House and Wash-House; a stone Tenant's House; a large stone Barn and many other useful out buildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. B. BONSALL, Dock-street, or J. LAUMOY, on the Premises. Feb. 4
Canal Lottery, No. II. COMMENCED drawing the 7th instant—There are only about 7000 tickets to draw and the Wheel upwards of 30,000 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 registering and examination in this, the City of Washington Lotteries, &c. &c.—Tickets, from the state 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. Note—The business of a Broker duly attended to, in all its branches. Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Cambria and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quantity may be obtained from 100 acres to 10,000—and good mechanics and laborers may have land or lots for their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good; the present settlers are sober, industrious and well informed. A Seminary of learning, public library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Philadelphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Fort Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburg, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 177 South Second Street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. Feb. 13
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, 1st mo. 31.
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that an assessment of Eight dollars is levied on each share, payable, one half immediately, and the remainder in 60 days from the 14th instant; which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth-street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being punctual, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred agreeably to the constitution. By order of the board, SOL. MARACHE, sec'ry. Feb. 16
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 one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12.
N. B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of two months 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months From the time of subscribing. 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
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the fourth side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market Street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two-story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley. In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two-story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan. 11
Valuable Property for Sale. THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 1000 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two-story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a Smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good shed and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The foliage is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, jun. December 12.
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. Jan. 30.
AN ACT, Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be preferred 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.
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. Feb. 13
CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Suspension of Intercourse with France. (Continued.) WEDNESDAY, January 23.
Mr. Nicholas said, it would be difficult to ascertain precisely where truth is to be found; whether in the extremes of party, or in a middle course. The gentleman from Maryland says, party-men are always in the wrong; therefore he supposed that gentleman to be of opinion that those who vibrate between two parties, are always in the right. In considering this question, he should do it according to his best judgment: if his mind should be so operated upon by party-spirit as not to see the truth, it would be his misfortune. He believed, as he had already stated, that this bill, as it now stands, will authorize the President to negotiate with the subordinate agents of a government against the will of that government, and thereby promote a separation betwixt the agent and his government, by holding out a temptation to do certain acts not warranted by the government. The house had been told by two gentlemen from Massachusetts, that this cannot be the operation of the law, because it has no relation to a revolted colony; that when once a revolt takes place, the trade will open of itself, as the territory will no longer be under the authority of France. He wished to enquire into the truth of this doctrine, which one gentleman has asserted, and another has endeavoured to prove. Mr. N. asked if Toussaint should to-morrow declare himself independent, would the President be authorized to direct the Collector of the Customs to consider St. Domingo as no longer coming under the present law? In his own opinion, he could not, because it would be contrary to the practice of any other government; and if done, would give the lie to all the professions made by us on subjects of this kind. When the separation merely commences; when we know nothing of the means which the revolutionists possess, but because some person chuses to declare a place independent, shall our government interfere, and acknowledge such a place independent? He asked whether any gentlemen in this house, who are so frequently called disorganizers, had ever broached a doctrine like this? He knew very well, without the authority of Vattel, which the gentleman from Massachusetts had introduced, that any nation is at liberty to take part in a rebellion; but it is a good cause of war. When a revolution is effected, then the country revolting becomes independent, and any nation may treat with it according to its will; but if you take part with the revolutionists, you place yourselves on the same ground with them, in respect to the government revolted against; and, said he, in case we gave any assistance to any island belonging to France, in its revolt against that government, we place ourselves in a state of war. The only question would be, whether we ought to run this risk? The last gentleman from Massachusetts has taken it for granted, that this may be the effect of the law, and has attempted to justify it. He has declared, that after any island shall have declared itself independent, no captain of a vessel could be recovered against for a breach of his bond. Mr. N. asked whether the gentleman could suppose that any of the courts of this country, who are the peculiar defenders of order, and who are to keep down all dispositions to violate it, would give it as their opinion that the moment any rebellious agent shall declare a colony independent, it is to be considered as really become so! Mr. N. did not believe this opinion could be seriously avowed.
But the gentleman says, that whilst any island remains under the government of France, it will be no violation of the rights of France, no commitment of the peace of this country, to agree, on certain conditions, to trade with it, whilst our commercial intercourse is interdicted with the nation and possessions generally; because a nation has a right to trade with whom it pleases, and to except any part of said nation which it may think proper. Suppose this doctrine were admitted, what does it prove? Will it prove that we may hold out an invitation to a part of a country to commence trade with you, when that invitation requires an abandonment of the orders of the government to which it belongs? Certainly not. The case he has stated could only operate with the consent of the foreign government.
Mr. N. believed gentlemen are wrong in their construction of the present law, when they say if Toussaint were to declare himself independent to-morrow, that the Executive might immediately consider him so, and direct trade to be carried on with that island as heretofore. He believed the President would not do it, and that the present clause of this bill is founded upon the certainty that he would not. If this is the case, the same objection is in full force against the wording of this section. The gentleman from Massachusetts, first up, seems to acknowledge that the law is to have this operation. He says St. Domingo may become independent, and that therefore it is highly proper we should let them know what dependence they may have upon us; to let them know that they may expect all the advantages of independence. Is not this, said Mr. N. an acknowledgment of the effect which this law will have? That the moment they throw off the French yoke, they will receive all the assistance from this country which a free commerce can give them. Mr. N. thought the gentleman himself inflicted the deepest wound on this bill; for gentlemen cannot say, that such an assurance is not a temptation to commit the act.
But it is said we are mistaken in the meaning of this law, contined Mr. N. and that it relates only to persons exercising authority under the French government. The words are "any person claiming and exercising authority," so that a place may belong to the French Republic, and yet any usurper may "claim and exercise an authority" there. Indeed, it is expressly calculated to meet a case of rebellion.
But gentlemen tell the committee, that however, these words may be construed, it is not the meaning of gentlemen that they should operate in any other way than to meet that power which appears to be vested in the agents of the French government in the West-Indies, to exempt their islands from the laws of their mother country, whenever they are found inconvenient. The gentleman from Massachusetts produced the proclamation of Hedouville in support of his opinion. As he understood that proclamation, Mr. N. said, it amounted to no more than this, that provisions and dry goods when destined to St. Domingo, should be received there. Does this, said he, make a case upon which this bill can operate? It does not; and every one must admit that this clause was not meant to apply to Hedouville.
But the gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Harper) whom, he must take the liberty of saying, from being a declaimer against the practice of dividing the people from their government, is now become an advocate of the doctrine, but who seems to have lost much of the force and energy which he has heretofore displayed—he says this bill will not promote disorganization; because privateering is a privilege of the colonists, but it is not their duty; that they may, therefore, privateer, or not, at their will. Mr. N. said, he would state a case, in order to try the gentleman's doctrine. Suppose we make an agreement of the kind proposed with St. Domingo, and a cruiser of France should carry in there one of our vessels, and demand condemnation, he wished to know, whether the governor would consider the order which he had received from France, or the agreement which he had entered into with our government, paramount? Mr. N. referred to what had been said about considering every government in existence as legal. With respect to a nation, he said, the doctrine was correct; but could not apply to the usurpation of a colony.
Mr. N. could readily believe that the trade of St. Domingo is very valuable to this country, and the affection of the gentleman from Maryland, that it is a "mine of gold," had confirmed that opinion; and he was really afraid, that that gentleman's representing a commercial part of the country and being himself deeply engaged in commerce the importance of this trade may have too much weight in deciding a question of this kind, and be a mean of observing the evils which would arise from it; but Mr. N. was of opinion, that a solid peace would be far more beneficial to the commerce generally, than any temporary advantage of this kind. Besides, the principle upon which such advantages would be built, is something similar to that which would actuate a man to fall upon the property of his neighbor, because he is richer than himself.
But does not the same gentleman tell the house that the powers in St. Domingo are pretty equally balanced betwixt general Toussaint and Rigaud; and that, therefore, if Toussaint attempted to establish the independence of the island, there could be no certainty of his success? Why then, said Mr. N. should we go into a measure which might produce war between the two countries, when the advantage to be derived from it is so very doubtful? And he thought the danger from the proceeding was heightened by the circumstance which gentlemen have mentioned of there being so very large a body of people in arms there; for, since the powers are so nicely balanced, it is not probable that the government party, in case of a struggle, would have the advantage? And would it not be the height of madness for us to run the risk of having the large force of that island, turned against us, in consequence of our improper interference betwixt the colony, and its government.
Mr. N. said, he could not overlook some considerations connected with this subject, which he thought of great importance. It is well known (and he begged gentlemen who have the same desire to preserve the country in peace that he had, to pause at the suggestion) that there are many gentlemen in this house who have been long in favor of coming to an open declaration of war against France; and he had every reason to believe that the same disposition yet exists in these gentlemen; but the same opportunity of making this declaration does not now exist. The public mind is not now so well prepared for entering upon a war as it was some time ago, because they believe things wear a better appearance. If, then, said Mr. N. the same disposition exists for war; if these gentlemen think they or their country, will be benefited by war, they may be very willing that France should declare it; and if it be possible that a wish of this sort may exist, it affords a full solution to the meaning of the bill.
We have, indeed, been told, by the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Allen—who, like himself, is remarkable for the coolness with which he makes up his opinions) that there is no change for the better with respect to our dispute with France; and that it would be madness to believe that the conclusions and observations which Mr. Gerry has made upon the subject, are well founded. If so, Mr. N. said, he was justified in supposing that gentlemen think there is no change in what is proper for this country; and he was farther confirmed in this opinion by Mr. Pickering's report upon the despatches. For his own part, he was unwilling to take a step that would effectually dash from us, prospects, which, in his opinion, might end in peace, notwithstanding all the assertions made to the contrary. Indeed if all the three points which the Secretary of State sets out with wishing to prove, in his report, viz. the attempts of the French government to exculpate itself from the charge of corruption; to detach Mr. Gerry from his colleagues, and to inveigle him into a separate negotiation; and its design, if the

negotiation failed, to throw the blame of a rupture on the United States—if all these points were proved, it would not show Mr. Gerry's conclusions to be unjust. But Mr. N. believed, from the acknowledgment of Mr. Pickering himself, that there is a disposition in the French government to treat, and that there is a change of circumstances between the two countries; for he acknowledged that the idea of loans, and reparation on account of speeches, are formally given up; and also the demand for satisfaction on account of the British treaty. After these have been relinquished, said Mr. N. what are the points of dispute which remain? He always conceived these to be two of the principal complaints against us.
There is one effect which this report of the Secretary of State, like the present bill, is calculated to produce; it may tend to change our situation with respect to France, by insinuating that all the informal acts which they have disavowed, and must get rid of, before any treaty can take place, were nevertheless acts countenanced by the executive directory. This is one way of doing away the disposition, which, said Mr. N. in my opinion, exists in France for peace, and the passing of a law like the present, will be another; and, if persisted in, he is fearful a successful one.
But we are told, said Mr. N. that we ought not to excite the animosities of the people of St. Domingo. Is our present situation, asked he, calculated to produce this effect? Certainly not; since they are necessarily involved with the mother country. And to take the part proposed, he had already been attended with the most disastrous consequences. Mr. N. thought this country ought not to wish for the independence of St. Domingo in another point of view. However we may wish to see the naval power of France put down, so that they may not have it in their power, if they have the will, to invade this country, it is highly important to us that the naval power of Europe should be divided. He did not think it could be for the interest of this country that Great Britain should have a navy which should keep the world in awe, and should subject them to her views; and if we assist in destroying the colonies of France, we shall be the means of throwing them, and their naval power into the hands of Great Britain. He did not know that it mattered much to us whether St. Domingo was a colony of France or England, only as it would add to the naval strength of England. He hoped therefore the motion for striking out would prevail.
Wednesday, February 20. Mr. Linton, from Vermont, took his seat in the house this day.
Mr. Livingston said, he had received under cover a number of petitions from the state of Vermont, praying for a repeal of the alien and sedition laws, which he begged leave to present to the house. One of which having been read, in which amongst their other objections to the laws the petitioners complain of having been deprived by the sedition law, of their Representative in Congress for the greater part of the present session; Mr. L. moved to have the whole referred to the select committee to whom was referred the other petitions relative to this subject; but on Mr. Gallatin's suggesting that he understood that committee is ready to report, and that it would therefore be better to suffer the petitions to lie on the table until that report is made, and then have the whole referred to the same committee of the whole—that course was taken.
A message was received from the President of the United States, informing the house, that he had approved and signed an act to authorize the reimbursement of money expended for the relief of sick and disabled seamen in foreign countries; an act to defray the expense of holding a treaty or treaties with the Indians; an act for the relief of Gazzam, Taylor, and Jones, and Samuel Watts; and an act for the relief of Jonathan Haskell. The President also informed the Senate, that he had approved and signed an act to amend the act for giving effect to the laws of the United States in the State of Tennessee.
The house took up the report of the committee of the whole on the bill for encouraging the capture of French privateers, by allowing a bounty on guns, and the motion being to concur in the agreement of the committee to strike out the first section of the bill, after a long debate, the question was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Baer, Messrs. Heister, Baldwin, Holmes, Bard, Jones, Brent, Livingston, Brown, Locke, Cabell, Lyon, Chapman, Macon, T. Claiborne, M'Glenachan, W. Claiborne, M'Dowell, Clay, New, Clopton, Nicholas, Davis, J. Parker, Dawson, Skinner, Dent, S. Smith, Eggleston, W. Smith, Elmendorf, Sprague, Findley, Sprigg, Fowler, Stanford, N. Freeman, Sumner, Gallatin, A. Trigg, Gillespie, J. Trigg, Greene, VanCortlandt, Grove, Varnum, Hanna, Venable, Harrison, R. Williams, Havens,
NAYS. Messrs. Allen, Messrs. Imlay, Bartlett, Kittera, Bayard, Lyman, Brace, Macpherson, Brooks, Matthews, Bullock, Morris, Champlin, Otis, Cochran, I. Parker,
Crab, Pinckney, Dana, Reed, Dennis, Rutledge, Edmond, Schureman, Evans, Sewall, A. Foster, Shepard, D. Foster, Sinnickson, J. Freeman, N. Smith, Glen, Thatcher, Goodrich, Thomas, Gordon, Thompson, Griswold, Tillinghast, Harper, Van Alen, Hartley, Wadsworth, Hindman, Waln, Holmes, J. Williams,
The second section was then amended, by adding to it the usual enacting clause; but, after some observations against passing it, by Mr. Sewall, since the first section had been struck out, on the motion for its going to a third reading, it was negatived.
Mr. Bayard proposed the following resolution to the house:
"Resolved, That Matthew Lyon, a member of this house, having been convicted of being a notorious and seditious person, and of a depraved mind, and wicked and diabolical disposition, and of wickedly, deceitfully and maliciously contriving to defame the government of the United States, and of having with intent and design to defame the government of the United States, and John Adams, the President of the United States, and to bring the said government and President into contempt and disrepute, and with intent and design to excite against the said government and President the hatred of the good people of the United States, and to stir up sedition in the United States, wickedly, knowingly and maliciously written and published certain scandalous and seditious writings or libels, be therefore expelled this house."
Mr. B. said, he had only to remark, that this resolution is copied from the record of the trial, which he had in his possession.
Mr. Nicholas said, if this had been a candid statement of the business, he should have been willing to have come to an immediate vote upon it; but words are introduced into this resolution which are words of course in every indictment, which do not particularly belong to this offence and the truth of which is never enquired into upon a trial. As he wished the nature of the offence to be clearly stated, he hoped the motion would lie for the present.
Mr. Bayard observed, he had already said, the terms used are copied from the record itself, and he did not think the gentleman from Virginia had been wiser than the law. He had himself no doubt that all the charges in the record are pertinent to the subject; if not, it would be extremely improper to introduce them. They are charges upon which a jury of the country have decided.
After a repetition of his objections by Mr. Nicholas, the house adjourned.
Massachusetts Legislature.
House of Representatives, Feb. 12. This day the House of Representatives took up the Report of the joint Committee to the Senate, on the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions , on the Alien and Sedition Laws ; and after a debate thereon, the question of concurrence passed in the affirmative, as follows:—Yeas 116—Nays 26.
The Report thus adopted, is diametrically opposed to the principles of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions. It is lengthy and shall appear on Saturday.
White Platillas.
A few boxes of White Platillas, just arrived and for sale by the subscriber, GIDEON H. WELLS. No. 135, Market-Street. feb 21 32w4w
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. } ft. By virtue of an alias writ of venditioni exponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee-house in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 4th day of March next at 7 o'clock in the evening,—All that certain two-story brick Messuage, with the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the fourth side of Chestnut-Street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets from the river Delaware, the lot containing in breadth on Chestnut-Street one hundred and one feet, and in depth two hundred and thirty-five feet to George-Street, with tea house, garden, &c.—Two three-story brick Messuages nearly finished, and the lots thereunto belonging, situate on the east side of Sixth-Street, between Walnut and Spruce Streets; each lot containing in breadth on Sixth-Street twenty-two feet, and in depth one hundred and seventy-five feet; the whole clear of all encumbrances—and also a ground rent of thirteen pounds eight shillings and nine pence, clear of taxes, issuing out of a three-story brick house and lot situate on the east side of Sixth-Street aforesaid from the river Delaware, adjoining the last above mentioned houses.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swanwick, esquire, deceased, and will be sold by
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshals Office, Philadelphia, Feb. 21. } dt4tMar
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 codtamar
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, Nov. 3. If a system of national education was more necessary at any period of our history than another, the present is certainly that period.
At an epoch when the revolution of France has burst upon the world like an earthquake, and stilled the civil and political faculties of all Europe with its noxious vapours, every lunatic reformer and chimerical politician, from the National Convention or Legislative Assembly of France to the remotest extremity where French politics have undulated, has felt himself warranted to pour forth in harangues, in pamphlets, or newspapers speculations, his crude and abstracted opinion on political topics, regards of the mischiefs he might thus produce.
The newspapers of all Europe, and more especially of these countries, have been filled with the eccentricities of the French patriots—and the popular brain has been maddened by the detail of arguments, projects, systems, and falsehoods which seemed rather to have originated in one of their lunar temples, called madhouses, than in any nation or assembly of rational beings.
It is prominent, and perhaps the only point on which the government of these countries have been most remiss and reprehensible, to have permitted the publication of French debates, and poisonous democratical doctrines, a moment after it became obvious, from the popular avidity for such publications, that the infection was alarming.
But since the minds of the adult are irremediably poisoned, does it not behoove the state to look to the rising generation, and see that they do not suck in with the seeds of scholastic instruction, the virus of political poison, and future rebellion. Does it not behoove the Legislature to enquire who and what are the men privileged or permitted to open schools for the instruction of youth, and what are the books through which a principal part of that instruction is conveyed?
The publican must pay an heavy license, and adduce high recommendation and security for his character before he is permitted to administer—to the drunkenness of the multitude.
The News-printer is made responsible by high penalties to the State, and the ruin of his business, for incurring the slightest charge, even by inadvertency, of libel or sedition, through this paper—and yet every man, be he whom or what he may, without license or even reputable recommendation, may open a school or an academy for the education of youth; and reach his pupils—to read, by Tom Paine's Rights of Man,—or inculcate religion on their tender minds, from the same author's Age of Reason.
The justice of the remark must be obvious to the slightest reflection—it materially concerns every man interested in the safety of the State, and the welfare of the rising generation, and we sincerely hope it may have the desired effect with those to whose sacred duty and high authority it properly belongs to reform the evil.
WEYMOUTH, Oct. 20.
A number of men belonging to the Leicestershire Militia, who refused to serve in Ireland, were on Tuesday marched through Leicester on their route to Yaxley. They were very well received, particularly by the women.
PARIS, Oct. 13. The Correspondence of this day, contains the following letter from Malta, dated the 21st Fructidor (7th of September.)
"The Sicilian Vespers have been renewed, and French blood has been shed by the murderous poniards of the inhabitants of this town. It was on the day corresponding with Sunday, preceding the 20th Fructidor (2d September) that the insurrection broke out after the Vespers, at the signal given by the tocsin, and by two guns fired in the old city."
"We have no intelligence of the fate of the garrison of the Island of Gozo, composed of 350 men, nor of that of the old City, which consisted of an 100 men; much fear is entertained of their having fallen under the poniards of the assassins. The insurgents have rendered themselves masters of several batteries, which command different landing places, and of a powder mill."
"On the 20th Fructidor (6th September) the peasants appeared before the town, but were driven back by the fire of our cannon. They cannot lay siege to it, but they have numerous partisans among the inhabitants. The French force consists of some frigates and gun-boats, which keep the sea open, and render them invincible, if the ports of Sicily should be early enough shut against the English fleets."
October 16.
In the yesterday's sitting of the Council of Five Hundred, Delbel observed, that at the present moment, when war seemed unavoidable, and the Directory would be obliged to send the armed force beyond the frontiers, the enemies in the interior would no doubt endeavour to stir up commotion. One of the most efficacious means of preventing them would be the responsibility of the different Communes for all the disturbances excited in their districts; but as their responsibility was not yet enacted by law, he moved that a commission be appointed to take this subject into consideration, and make a report on it in the course of the current decade; which motion was adopted.
A letter from Toulouse, of the 7th inst. advises, that in several Cantons of that Department the requisition-men fly into the forests, take with them provisions, arms, and ammunition, entrench themselves, and remain there until the troops sent from their different Communes to arrest them have marched off.
CONSTANTINOPLE Oct. 22.
It is ascertained from the dispatches of the French Generals commanding in different quarters of Egypt which they have occupied, that they were every where in an unprosperous situation. General Buonaparte sent these dispatches by an armed brig, which was taken by a Turkish vessel. The General states in these dispatches to the Directory, that his army is encamped at Pharaoh Tichebne, on a height which commands the City of Cairo. The Arabs who infest the neighbouring country, however, render it so unsafe, that it is impossible to venture 400 paces from the camp. Every thing which the army requires must be procured by force, as money and provisions are equally scarce. The Bays have not only escaped in person, but they have succeeded in carrying off their treasure, and Buonaparte adds, that the property of the inhabitants he cannot touch without the danger of an insurrection, which the army in its present situation would be unable to withstand. It daily declines and suffers greatly from fatigue. The French Commander at Alexandria states in one of his letters to the Directory, taken in the brig above-mentioned, that if he does not receive speedy succours from France, it will be impossible for him to maintain himself in Egypt during the winter. Between Alexandria and Cairo all communication by land is cut off, and by Rosetta it is carried on only by the Nile.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
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Extract of a letter from Boston, February 8, 1799.
"It is a subject of regret that Congress does so little at this eventful period; the session hitherto, exhibits an indecisive, inert, and childish countenance. The time is wasted in hearing and answering the old cavils of the democrats, who have in the same manner, consumed former sessions, to the infinite loss and discredit of our nation. We can discern no symptoms of peace."
Lyon yesterday resumed his seat, and last evening a supper was given in the Northern Liberties to him and Logan.
MR. FENNO.
The commissioner for the fifth division of the state of New-Jersey has received from the principal assessors of the assessment districts within said division, the general list and summary abstracts of all dwelling houses, lands and slaves.—Does not policy dictate, that those assessors who have acted promptly in their business, should receive the same compensation as those who have been tardy? Establish a precedent of this kind for once, and finally de veels of Government must stop.
THE SUNDAY RIOT.
IT is not improbable, but that our readers may be desirous to be acquainted with what legal proceedings have been taken in consequence of the riot that took place at St. Mary's Chapel, on the Sunday before the last—we have endeavoured to obtain correct information on this subject, and are informed that the defendants were bound over to appear at the courts of Oyer and Terminer now sitting: that Mr. Sharpswood and Mr. Israel Israel were securities for the appearance of of James Reynolds and that Mr. Thacker, engraver, was security for the appearance of William Duane; that two bills have been sent to the Grand Jury and returned TRUE BILLS. We learn that one of those bills is an indictment against James Reynolds, Robert Moore, William Duane, and Samuel Cummings, for a riot, and assault on James Gallagher, jun.—that the other bill is an indictment against James Reynolds alone, for an assault on James Gallagher, jun. with a loaded pistol, with an intent wilfully to kill and murder the said James Gallagher, jun. The result depends on the verdict of a traverse jury. The court this morning proceeded to the trial of the defendants. [Phil. Gaz.]
The jury, this morning, brought in a verdict of not guilty.
JURY.
J. Rinck, Thomas Tompkins, Henry Leven, Henry Hoffner, George Greble, John Sowder, Daniel Shuttle, Daniel Zeller, William Etris, Jacob Walter, John Heffline, Michael Maley.
Counsel for Reynolds.
A. J. Dallas, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Robert H. Dunkin.
Prosecutor on behalf of the Commonwealth,
Joseph Hopkinson, Esq.
SITTING JUDGES.
J. D. Coxe, Reynolds, Keene, and Jonathan Bayard Smith, Esquires.
From the Vergennes Gazette.
DOMESTIC.
Our countrymen seem to be more sensible than formerly of the importance of attending to the education of our youth. Several new grammars and school books have lately been written to advance this laudable design. The money paid to a French dan-
cing master, for one quarter would nearly pay for a year of literary instruction. A dancing master, who can jump up and strike his feet together four times, before he reaches the floor, will receive an annuity of £. 400. a sum, which would well support a professor in a University, or give ample encouragement to four schoolmasters in the country. It would be as useful to this country, and with some, as honorable to the rising generation, did they not put all their science into their feet. A little taste and knowledge of the plain parts of reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar or composition would be as beneficial to the young learners, if not as polite as to know the supple, particular bend of the knee, in French style, to produce a bow, or drop a courtesy on fit occasion. But, perhaps, it is the modern mode Francois to reduce in the rage of revolution the heels and head to a state of equality, as the superiority of one to the other would be a species of hated usurpation and despotic tyranny! "Where an unclean mind carries virtuous qualities, there commendations go with pity. They are virtues and traitors too!"
Facts have long since taught us that French principles infallibly lead to French licentiousness. At the last session of the supreme court, in this county, Major General Whitney, the patron of the truly General Clarke, the friend of Lyon, and the lover of modern Frenchism, was prosecuted for the crime of adultery. Two divorces have been the consequence. The future tranquility of one of the largest and most respectable families in Bridport is destroyed. The repose of an amiable wife is fled; and fame runs, that to the act of injustice has been added the last. The correction of a woman has ever been considered as a proof of as great heroism, bravery and generalship as to challenge a female to a duel, or sixty-one a very aged soldier who has the use of one hand only. The court has rewarded his wife with about one half of a half of a handsome estate of his. Naturalists inform us, that useless and ferocious animals, breed slowly; as the lions breed but once, and lose all power of conception. For the honor of human nature, we hope the seeds of democracy will not be more productive! Shakespeare has endeavored to shew that this crime is equal to that of murder!
"Fie! those filthy vices!—It were as good To pardon him that hath from nature stolen A man already made, as to remit Their fancy lewdness, that do coin heav'n's image In stamps which are forbidden! 'Tis all as easy Fallicity to take away a life true made As to put metal in unlawful mint To make a false one!"
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
CLEARED.
Ship Harry, Ehrenstrom, Martinique Sch. Esther and Eliza, Lindley, Currao A brig below, name unknown.
The Schooner Hunter, John Ogelvie, master, parted her cable and drove on shore on the pitch of Cape Henlopen, last Friday morning; the cargo consisting of rum, sugar and hides, all saved and stored by the Inspector of the revenue at the Light House—some hopes of the vessel being got off. The Schooner is owned by John Christie and Co. the rum and sugar consigned to them, the hides to Thos Allibone.
The following vessels lay at Reed's island on Sunday evening.
Ship Cæsar, Howland; ship Louisa, Champlin; ship Pennsylvania, York; ship Charles, Price; ship Rebecca, M'Evers; brig George, Howland; brig Peggy, Maxwell; Schooner Favorite Packet, Masset, and several others.
Several vessels reported to have gone to sea on Thursday last, did not go out until Friday; they anchored below the Brandywine on Thursday evening, and the next morning in consequence of the violence of wind at N. W. the most of them were obliged to cut their cables and run, leaving their anchors. Amongst them was the Ariel, Swanwic, Friendship, Mars, Henrietta and Wilmington, the gale was so violent that many of the vessels were unable to discharge their pilots.
FOR ST. CROIX.
The armed Brig, ARIEL, JOHN GARDINER, master, lying at Albertson's wharf, will sail in ten or twelve days. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to
John Nixon & Co. feb 21 dict
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I am to be sold on such terms, that the purchaser need not advance any cash, unless he pleases, till it is earned by my services, provided no accident happens me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 15 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER—I was got by Hall's imported horse Eclipse, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slim; my grand dam was got by Old Figure; my great grand dam was got by Othello out of Selima, &c. &c. as will more fully appear by William Lyle's attested certificate who raised me. My character as a racer is well established; I won the colt's purie at Bladensburg, of twenty guineas; I won a fifty guinea purie at Baltimore, a fifty guinea purie at Annapolis and a fifty guinea purie at Hagerstown. I never lost a race but the last I run at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly loaded, as I lost all my plates before I got in. I am in fine plight, found in every respect; my offspring are in great repute, some of which are now in training for the turf—procure me good stands and entertainment and I am able to earn one thousand dollars per annum.
Any person inclining to buy or rent may know the terms by applying to John Carnan (Lovehall) Cecil county and state of Maryland, eight miles south of Elkton. feb. 21.

For sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South-street a half, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy, 8th proof, Re: Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks Madeira, in pipes fit for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in sacks Callie Soap Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each. Feb. 19. codew
IMPORTED, By late arrivals from HAMBURGH, 9-8 wide Brown Russia Sheetings generally German 6-4 wide Dowlas } entitled to Brown Sheetings } foreign ex- Bregtagues } port draw- Tickenburgs } back. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK. Feb. 19. d6t
FOR SALE, Eighteen Acres and twenty-five Perches of LAND, In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, some meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deans, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Lau- moys. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * Possession will be given on the first of April. February 19th, 1799. 3tawtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 33 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon, 3 packages of Gun Guascoom 2 boxes of St. Domingo Cotton 100 cases of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs each. Wilkins & Francis. Penn-street, } February 19. } w&f tf
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } Hylons skin } Young hyson } Hylons and } Imperial } White nankens Lute-straws, colored and black Senfews do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. 4-4 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 dainties, muffs, naphas, mufflers and pulicat handkerchiefs, in small pack- ages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches Rolled copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queen's ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Bleaching paper. New-Orleans indigo Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Feb. 11 m.w.f. tf
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 2 lbs. each Powd. double-headed, and cannonier shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes, Common cutlasses Gunnery stores of all kinds Tun-plas—No 1—1-3 cros boxes Patent shot in casks of seven each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. Octob. 29. eotf
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make im- mediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTON, JAMES POULTON, 18 mo 30 w&f tf
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Docks near Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 360 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Cossas Mamoodies Humhums Tassaties Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1tawtf
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, standing in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from board the Swallow Pack- et, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2474, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares—7 shares. THOMAS M'EUEN & Co. Nov. 28. d3m
WATER LOAN. THE Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscrip- tions in the following districts: William Jones will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street. Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-street. Jesse Wats will receive from the North side of Spruce to the South side of Walnut-street. Edward Tiltman will receive from the North side of Walnut to the South side of Chestnut-street. John I. Knap, and 7 will receive from the North side of Chestnut to the South side of Market-street. Stephen Girard, and } will receive from the North side of Jacob Shoemaker } Market to the South side of Arch-street. Thomas Elston will receive from the North side of Arch to the South side of Race-street. Leonard Jacobi will receive from the North side of Race to the South side of Vine-street. Joseph Grubb, } will attend at the office of Jared Jared Ingals } Ingals, opposite the State Hall, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall. By order of the board. JACOB SHOEMAKER, sec'y. 2d no 18th
A Farm for Sale. WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order of 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 Hoskins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality—The whole has been used for many years as a grazing farm and is under an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and kitchen in good repair; the dwelling house has four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about six acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The banks are in good repair, and walled in front with stone. Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbour- hood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of view- ing the premises, will be shown them by ap- plying in Chester to ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 18, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hoskins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. 1b3tawtf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, 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. } 1tawtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. A N Excellent three story Brick House, situ- ate at the corner of 5th and Race-street;— the house is about 25 feet front and well finish- ed in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remark- ably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stables, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, be- tween Arch and Race-street, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz et al. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desir- able situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situ- ate on the Point No Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good gar- den and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences, with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadel- phia county near the Red Lyon, about 23 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek; this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling- house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a fur- ther description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the pre- mises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Phila- delphia, adjoining to Grance Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of traveller's horses; the house is now occup- ied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business; the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and me- adow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7. th&f tf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportional division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. ut8Mar
TO THE Promoters of Literature. THE managers of the Beula Seminary, impelled by motives of pure morality, having resolved to dispose of the following property by way of LOTTERY, in order to assist them in erecting a convenient build- ing for the accommodation of one hundred students, and the necessary professors in the different departments of science—do offer for sale three hundred and fifty lots in BEULA, each fifty-eight feet by one hun- dred and twenty-five, at twenty dollars per ticket, each ticket entitled to a lot to be determined by ballot; ten dollars to be paid on receipt of the ticket, and the remaining ten on the delivery of the deed. The bal- lot to take place before impartial men, as soon as the whole number of tickets are sold. The managers, anticipating the difficulty of obtaining cash for the whole, have re- solved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots, in select books; philosophical appa- ratus, or in produce and materials for building, delivered on the spot. It may be observed, that the value of prizes in this lottery will be more than double the amount of all the tickets; for 350 lots, would at their average estimation, pro- duce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, accord- ing to the present proposals, the sum ob- tained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Reber, president of the board of managers, no. 177, South Second-street, Philadelphia; who will receive proposals and plans for the erection of the building. It is intended to be of brick or stone; its situation on the summit of a gradual rising eminence, commanding an ex- tensive prospect of the surrounding country; an observatory to be on its top. Land and out lots in the vicinity of the Town may be had on moderate terms by ap- plying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encourage- ment. Jan. 19. 3tawtf
FOR SALE, A SMALL Farm of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of wood-land, five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty five acres, excellent arable land and which will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen a good garden & orchard with a va- riety of fruit trees and a well of very good water. For terms apply to Thomas Benezet, near Bristol Bucks County, or William Waln, No. 144, South Second street, Philadelphia.
ALSO, A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover feed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above. Feb. 14. 1tawtf
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, hav- ing 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 subscribers, 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 dischar- ged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIUS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, } Feb. 14. 3tawtf
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber- ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less 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 lays 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 Hunting- don state of Pennsylvania. Those who may inclined to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. July 17. 2tawtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, June 27, 1798. THAT by virtue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the sup- port of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- five, as bears from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of In- terest, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrear- ages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety one, will be dis- charged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been submitted, pursuant to the acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted dur- ing the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. June 28. 1tawtf
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 1st March, next, At the Merchants' Coffee House, In the evening, at 7 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
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 is two frame tenements which rent for 60. per annum—free of all encumbrances. One Lot in Trotter's Lane in the Township of Moyamensing, between Front and Second- street, about half a mile from the city, contain- ing one acre of land, on which is erected a one story Brick tenement and a stable, the said lot and appurtenances rents for 30. per annum. One Lot, containing 3 1/2 acres of Land ad- joining Carson's estate in the township of Moy- amensing, on which is a two story Brick ten- ement, 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 Gobley, and rents for 60. per annum. The above three lots possession can be given in April next.
COUNTRY RETREAT, Situated in Turner's Lane, known by the name of Gravel Run, on 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, on which the Rent is £32 per annum, out of which £5. 5. is to be deducted leaving a ground rent for sale of £27. 33 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. 7 per annum out of which £5. 5. is to be deducted, leaving a rent for sale of £2. 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 en- quire of Footman & Co. Auctioneers. Feb. 12. dMar. 1
ALL PERSONS having any demands against the Committee appointed to distribute the Do- natons received for alleviating the Distresses of those who are suffering in consequence of the late Calamity, are requested to bring in their claims previous to the 20th instant. By Order of the Committee, PETER BARKER, Clerk. 2d mo. 1799.
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON. A HANDSOME, well finished, and con- venient two story Frame House, and late- ly occupied by one John Vanemburgh, the House is 36 feet in front on the main street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, with a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the 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, car- riage 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. MART VANEMBURGH. Bordentown. Feb. 12. d6w
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, Kerfeymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and shawls Printed dimities Hollies, threads, twill 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. 64, SOUTH FRONT-STREET. HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the ATLANTIC, capt. READ, arrived at NEW-YORK, from MADRAS, THE FOLLOWING WHITE GOODS, Which will be ready for Sale on Monday next, viz., Gauze Allaband Baftas Tandah Coffees Fine Long Cloths Moories and Short Cloths. Feb. 1. $
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make pay- ment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. Nov. 30. 9am
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsyl- vania 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 de- stroyed. Philad. Jan. 23. d6w
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Palsmyra, 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. $
WHEREAS, By an Act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety eight, the credit of the United States is authorised to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advan- tageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimburs- ing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of 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 Tonn- age beyond the permanent appropriations here- tofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledge- ed and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms afore- said—And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any mon- ies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, au- thorise and empower, the Secretary of the Treas- ury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five mil- lions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the in- terest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited. Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of Ame- rica, contract and engage in manner following, viz., 1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said loan, the surplus shall be de- ducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars. 2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by spe- cial agreement, with the individuals who may become subscribers. 3d. On the failure of payment of any install- ment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States. 4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at ei- ther of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hart- ford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia; for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Dis- count and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscrip- tions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury. 5th. For the sums or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, cer- tificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whose favour the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding. 6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursu- ance of the tenor of the second article preced- ing, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the times fixed for the payment of the respective install- ments payable quarterly yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight. 7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eighty, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public news- paper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be re- deemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the loan offices where the same may stand credited. 8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States. 9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this con- tract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein be- fore recited.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Phi- (L. S.) ladelphia, this twentieth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Jan. 12. $