Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1993.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
INSURANCE OFFICE.
The Subscribers respectfully inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the Insurance of shipping will be opened on Monday next, 28th inst. or No. 93 South Front-Street—where a share of the public patronage is solicited.
N. & J. FRAZIER.
jan. 25. d1w 3aw1m
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 proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in chartering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10. 3aw
For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the
DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the
whole stock of
Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c.
The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, jun.
Who has For Sale,
two
Sloops,
Well calculated for the river trade—
The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen,
Mulberry and Red Ced. 1 frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order.
The SALLY, about 30 tons, sails well, and in complete order for the lumber business.
All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, jun. august 3. $
For Savannah,
To sail the first opening,
The well accommodated and fast sailing ship
SWIFT PACKET,
PATRICK GRIFFIN, Master,
Now lying at Latimer's wharf. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or N. & J. FRAZIER,
No. 95, South Front Street. january 22. d1w
FOR SALE,
At 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening the 5th
February, at the Merchants' Coffee House
The Foreign Built
SHIP
GEORGE.
Coppered to light water mark, burthen about
378 tons Custom House measurement, now lying at Wilcox's Wharf, is well found, as per inventory to be seen at the Auction Room—Conditions of sale approved endorsed notes at 90 days.
FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers. jan. 29. dis
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,
to any part of EUROPE,
The Swedish Snow
M A R I A,
Hans Olof Kock, commander.
A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf. dec. 17. $
For sale by the subscriber,
AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.)
THE HULL
OF A
NEW SHIP,
30 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 10 her own 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, 1795, 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. 3aw1f
FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers
200 Bolts Russia Duck,
50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine
1 pun nine-pound Cannon
A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs
4000 lbs Fine Plots Indigo
23 Barrels Beef.
Willings & Francis.
Penn-street, } November 28. $
Just Arrived,
in the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and
now landing at Walnut Street wharf,
Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes.
Brinsford.
An assortment of valuable DRUGS,
CONSISTING OF
Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna,
Cremor Tartar, &c. &c.
Essences of Lemon and Bergamot.
Writing paper
sweet oil in bottles and flasks
Olives, anchovies and capers
Juniper berries
A. L. S. O.—Italian lute strings
Satins
Crapes
Umbrellas
Remaining on Hand,
St. Croix Sugars,
Claret in cases
Old Madeira Wine of the first quality.
JAMES YARD. November 3. $
FOR SALE
By the Subscribers,
ON VERY LOW TERMS
WAX CANDLES,
OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY,
Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity.
Willings & Francis. nov. 24. $
All persons indebted to the Estate
of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement.
JOSIAH HEWES, } Executors. JOHN MORTON, } nov. 26. $
NOTICE.
Joseph Thomas's Creditors
are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient: thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs;—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers.
SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } dec. 31. $
JOHN DOBBIN,
BOOT & SHOEMAKER.
RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and
the Public in general that he carries on his
business at No 99 South Second-Street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee House where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement.
N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5. $
NOTICE.
THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of
the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec. 29. $
FOR SALE,
To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty
miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever
Several valuable building Lots,
In Philadelphia,
Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street. nov. 22. $
TO LET,
THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied
by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11. $
Bank of Pennsylvania,
December 31, 1798.
The Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania are hereby notified that their Annual meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 1st day of February next at 10 o'clock, By order of the Board, JONA. SMITH, cashier. jan. 12. d1t1f
Now Landing,
From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and
for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln,
350,000 weight of Java Coffee,
of the best quality in bags.
150,000 weight of Java Sugar,
in cannisters. nov. 23. d1f
An elegant Chariot,
With plated Harness.
For SALE at the Merchant's Coffee House,
On Saturday next,
at 10 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. jan. 23. d4t
MADEIRA WINE
FOR SALE,
At the late dwelling house of HENRY HILL, Esq.
On Saturday morning next,
precisely at 11 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. Approved endorsed notes, at 60 days, will be received in payment. jan. 23. d2Tu
DANCING.
Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE,
First Dancers of the New Theatre,
INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia,
that they intend opening an ACADEMY
at F. or Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, and mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe.—Mr. & Mrs. Byrne having spent their whole lives in the acquirement of their profession, and it being their only employment, encourages them to hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public.
Plate to enquire of Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second Streets, or during the hours of Tuition, at Oeller's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen.—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. january 11. d1f
The owners of the ship NEW-JERSEY from
Canton expect in a few days part of the
Cargo of that vessel in town,
CONSISTING OF—
A general assortment of Silks & Satins,
Nankeens, White and Yellow,
Cassia
China Ware assorted
Bohea
Souchong
Hysop Skin
Young Hysop
Hysop, and
Imperial
TEAS, Of excellent quality, and in Large and Small packages. For terms of sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archibald M c Call, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, dec. 26. $
The Subscribers,
Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool
A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF
Well Assorted Buttons,
About 500 sterling each Case, which they will
dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Wilks. No. 78, North Front near Arch. Street. dec. 22. $
WANTED,
ABOUT fifty Casks of
Flag Annatto or Rocou,
Apply as above. dec. 22. $
Nicklin & Griffith,
HAVE FOR SALE,
Sail Cloth by the bale or piece,
(No. 1 & 3)
One bale of seamsting-twine
Copper in sheets, from 24 by 48 to 48 by 60 inches
Two tubs raised copper still bottoms
Queens' ware, assorted in crates
London porter in bottles, contained in cases
Empty port-wine bottles
Yellow ochre in casks
Cochineal in fersos
Indigo in do. & casks
35 cases and trunks of muffs, gingham, dimity,
muslins, and pulicat handkerchiefs, in
small assorted packages, calculated for the
Well-India market
12 trunks printed calicoes
4 bales calicoes, assorted
1 do. coarse woollens
Old Madeira wine
Sheathing paper
English nails in casks, assorted,
The Brig
AMAZON,
FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19. m.w. Rfs.1f
Sales of valuable Property.
AGREABLE to the last will and testament
of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased,
will be sold at public sale, on Thursday, 14th February, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Second Street, the following
REAL ESTATES,
An elegant three story brick house, situated at the north-east corner of Ninth and High Streets, twenty eight feet front, with three story brick buildings, extending on Ninth Street, two hundred feet to a 26 feet wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole finished in the best manner.
Also three Twenty-five feet Lots bounded by Filbert and Ninth Street extending back from Filbert Street seventy-five feet to the 26 feet Court before mentioned with the privilege of the said Court.
Also a Lot with the Buildings thereon erected consisting of a New Four Story Brick Building on the east end and a two Story Brick Building on the west end situated in Water Street between Chestnut and Market continuing in breadth Twenty-three feet and extending Eastward into the River Delaware Two hundred and fifty feet bounded eastward by the River Delaware southward by James Pemberton, Westward by water Street and northward by Mary Fox's Estate with a reservation of a Cart way across the east end of said Lot.
The Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, and immediate possession of the House and Lots on High and Ninth Streets will be given and of the Store and Lots in water Street the first of May next.
JOSIAH HEWES } Executors. JOHN MORTON } JOSEPH ANTHONY } BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. jan. 9. d14F
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 on board the Swallow Packet,
capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all
persons concerned are desired to take notice.
No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891,
1892, 5662 and 10640, for 4 shares.
No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and
11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M c Euen & Co. nov. 23. d3m
AUGUSTUS FRICKE,
Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer
No. 7, South Third Street,
HAS RECEIVED,
per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment
of the fashionable Goods in his line,
And has constantly for sale a general assortment of
First rate London superfine Broad
Cloths
Cassimeres
Vest Patterns of all kinds
And every other article in the gentleman's line
by

For Sale, The Schooner, THREE SISTERS Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and seven barrels, and falls 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 engine 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 Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 47, Penn-street. Feb. 6.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Plantation, containing 65 Acres, situated in Newbern Township, Delaware county, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and one half from Friends Meeting. House there are on the premises a Dwelling-House, Barn and Stables and several springs of water; also an apple orchard and several hundred peach trees; a meadow well watered and ten or twelve acres of good woodland. For terms apply at No. 8, White Horse Alley; or to the subscriber on the premises. ABNER MOORE. 2 mo. 6, 18w3w
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 Miercken, Ino. R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Poulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm. Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every Monday evening, at 7 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applications. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y. Feb. 6.
Richard Bayley & Co. Respectfully informs the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 126, 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. Feb. 19.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WATERS & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co. WILLIAM BONNAR, Respectfully informs his friends, and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. Feb. 19.
Canal Lottery, No. II. COMMENCED drawing the 7th instant—There are only about 7000 tickets to draw and the Wheel upwards of 3000 dollars richer than at the beginning. Tickets, Ten Dollars each, to be had at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street, where Check Books are kept for re-gathering and examination in this, the City of Washington Lotteries, &c. &c. Tickets, from the Rate of the Wheel and the few that are now for sale, will rise in future after every days drawing; and that the public in general may have an opportunity of becoming purchasers, the drawing is postponed till Saturday, the 10th inst., when it will continue until finished. Jan. 19. Note—The business of a Broker duly attended to, in all its branches.
A Farm for Sale. WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order of Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 24th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M.
THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Raper Hopkins, deceased, situated 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 house, 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, Rabies 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 11 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbourhood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of viewing the premises, will be shown them by applying in Chester to ELLEAN HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 18, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hopkins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. 18w3wdf
PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the honorable JOHN D. COXE, Esq., President of the Court of Common Pleas, and of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the City and County of Philadelphia, and the counties of Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware, Wm. Robinson, the younger, Jonathan Bayard Smith, and Reynold Keen, Esquires, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, and Justices of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the said County of Philadelphia, have issued their Precept bearing date the 18th day of January, 1799, and no me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, at the State-house in the said City of Philadelphia, on the 18th day of February next.
Notice is hereby given to the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia, and to all the Justices of the Peace, the Coroner, and Constables within the said City and Counties of Philadelphia, that they be then and there in their own proper persons, with their Rolls, Records, Inquisitions, Examinations and other Remembrances, to do those things which to their offices in that behalf appertain to be done. And also all those who will appear to be the Defendants or their Attorneys in the Cause of the City and County of Philadelphia, are to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. JONATHAN PENROSE, Sheriff. God save the Common-Wealth. Jan. 24. 18w3w
Weekly Magazine. THE Patrons of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, lately published by Mr. James Watters and the public, are respectfully informed, that it is intended to re-commence the publication of it in a short time. The present proprietor having obtained the assent of Mrs. Watters, (the late Editor's mother) and purchased from her all the numbers on hand, informs the former subscribers to that work, that those numbers published by Mr. Watters which remain to be delivered, shall shortly be sent to them with the Index and Appendix to the second volume, which is also nearly ready for delivery to those who take the work in volumes. The present proprietor assures the public that the work shall be conducted on the same principles, and upon the same terms that it was by the former editor; and that no exertion shall be spared to render it worthy of the public regard, he confidently hopes the same liberality which heretofore countenanced, will still continue to support it. Subscriptions, upon the original terms will be received by the principal Book-sellers. February 2.
NOTICE. Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evans, John B. Evans, & Co. Evans & Bullock, Whitton, Evans & Co. and John B. Evans. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 24th day of March next. John B. Evans, No. 119, South Third-street Feb. 2. 18w3w
PROPOSALS, FOR CARRYING Mails of the United States, On the following roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, until the 13th day of February next, inclusive. 1st. From Philadelphia by Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New-Brunswick, Woodbridge, Rahway, Elizabethtown and Newark to New-York six times a week. From May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at New-York in nineteen hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) by 8 o'clock, A. M.—Returning; leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia in eighteen hours the next day (Sunday excepted) by 7 A. M. From November 1 to May 1. The mail is to be taken from Philadelphia at the same hour and delivered at New-York by 9 A. M. in 20 hours; and is to be taken from New-York at 1 P. M. and delivered at Philadelphia at 8 A. M. in nineteen hours. 2d. From Philadelphia by Chester, Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Elkton, Charleston, Havre-de-Grace and Hartford to Baltimore, six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 9 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore in 27 hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) at noon. Returning; leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 9 A. M. in 27 hours. 3d. From Baltimore by Bladensburg, Washington and Georgetown, to Alexandria six times a week. From April 1 to November 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the same day by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day (Sunday excepted) at 4 P. M. 4th. From Philadelphia by Downingtown, Lancaster, Columbia, York, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Strasburgh, Bedford, Somerset and Greenburgh to Pittsburgh once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Saturday at 4 A. M. arrive at Lancaster in the evening, arrive at York on Sunday noon, at Shippensburg on Monday, at 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Shippensburg the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next Thursday by 8 P. M.
Note 1. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next. The contracts for the routes No. 1, 2, 3, are to continue in operation until the first day of October in the year 1800; and the contract for the route No. 4 is to continue until the first day of October in the year 1801. Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices on the routes where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every fifteen minutes delay (the impossibility of rivers excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed, in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue till the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. If any persons making proposals desires an alteration of the times specified he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference it will make in the terms of his contract. Note 5. The usual penalties for misconduct in the carriers will be stipulated in the contract. Note 6. The mail on the route No. 1, shall be carried in a Sulkey during three months of the winter season, having a box or chest to secure the mail from rain. The mails on that route during the rest of the year and the routes No. 2 and 3 shall be always carried in a light box sufficient to defend it from the rain, or a box within the body of the stage. JOS. HABERSHAM, P. M. General. General Post-Office, Philad. Jan. 1, 1799. 18w3w
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. 5. June 11.
City Commissioners Office. January 24th, 1799. THE following arrangement was made by the Board, for the more efficient cleaning of the City; each Commissioner to superintend a district, viz. No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the North side of Vine Street, to the South side of Mulberry-street. 2. Hugh Roberts, from the South side of Mulberry-street to the South side of Chestnut-street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the South side of Chestnut-street to the North side of Spruce-street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the North side of Spruce-street to the South side of Cedar-street. Note.—When any of the public Pumps are out of order to the Southward of High-street—application may be made to Thomas Dixey in 4th near Cedar-street, or Godfrey Gehler in 4th between Walnut and Chestnut streets. And for the Northern part of the city to Dixey and Dehaven, in 8th street, between Sassafras and Vine-streets. 5. Meetings of the Commissioners are as usual, every Tuesday evening, at 5 o'clock, at the Old Court-House. Jan. 19.
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 BOSSALL & Co. No. 64, Dock-street, 18 mo. 31. 18w3w
This day Published, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The Essays under the Signature of VIRGINIENSIS, ON THE ALIEN AND SEDITION LAWS. (Price 25 cents, 12mo.) IT is perhaps futile to expect to work conviction in the minds of so inveterate and vicious a class of men, as the Democrats of America, by any arguments however forcible, or any display of truth, however irresistible. These writings are, however, calculated to produce a more important and useful effect, by placing the subject in its true light before honest men, who are uninformed, or have been misinformed as to the nature and objects of those bills. Jan. 18. 6c
JOHN MILLER, JUNR. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, TO THE Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third-street. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Cossas Baltas Mamoudies Humhums Tafetas Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 18w3w
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 building 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 hundred 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 ballot 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 resolved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots, in select books; philosophical apparatus, 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, produce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, according to the present proposals, the sum obtained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Rees, president of the board of managers, no. 177, fourth 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 extensive 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 applying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encouragement. Jan. 19. 32w2m
AN ACT, Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be presented for allowance BE IT enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled, That all credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which, according to the course of the Treasury have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be forever barred and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the proper creditors, or their legal representatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this Act to be published in one or more of the public papers of each State. (Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate. Pro. Tem. Approved July 9, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. December 13. w 1st Mar.
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tukerton Valley, Milford county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market-street. November 20. taw
WILLIAMSON, (N. C.) Jan. 17. On the 9th instant, arrived in this port the Schooner Adams, of Newbury-Port, Nicholas Pierce, Master, in 28 days from Cayenne, having on board Citizen Rouffaenq, chief administrator of the Navy, and Citizen Paupe, as prisoners. Capt. Pierce relates that he was captured on his passage from Newbury-Port to Surinam, by a French privateer, and carried into Cayenne, where his vessel and cargo were condemned; that he afterwards purchased, the vessel, and received those two French Citizens on board as passengers, to be landed at Bartholomews; but apprehensive of again becoming a prize to a French pirate, should he touch at the Island, he concluded to consult his own safety in the best manner he could, and to proceed straight for this continent. He represents the conduct of the French to the Americans carried in Cayenne as very severe, and such as could not be justified even if America was at open war with their nation; and states that this Citizen Rouffaenq had in his official capacity, been the instrument of condemning his vessel and many others, and that the most frivolous pretexts were made use of to justify such proceedings. The relation of Citizen Rouffaenq differs materially from that of Capt. Pierce. He says that after condemnation of the Schooner, he himself purchased her for 300 dollars, and agreed with the captain that he should command her, and land him in St. Bartholomews, and on their arrival there, have the vessel for two thirds, paid purchase money; and that in consequence thereof, he empowered Capt. Pierce to take on board all the American prisoners in Cayenne, and provided the vessel for the voyage; that after they had got to sea, the captain took from him the bill of sale of the vessel, one hundred guineas in cash, great part of his own wearing apparel, his gold watch, &c. and the chief of the wearing apparel of his fellow passenger; and instead of touching at St. Bartholomews according to his engagement, and landing them there, brought them here as prisoners. He does not deny that he was the chief officer of the Admiralty Administration, but says his conduct was conformable to the orders of his government, and that he should not be personally amenable in this country for it. On these two accounts we shall make no comment, as probably they will be a matter of legal investigation.
These gentlemen have been so obliging as to give us the following information; that one month previous to their embarkation arrived two French frigates, L'Infernet and la Volontaire, on board of which came passengers citizens Burnel, special agent of the Executive Directory, for the Department of Cayenne, and Gen. Desfourneaux, likewise special agent for the Island of Guadalupe; the former to replace citizen Jeannet, and the latter Victor Hugues. These letters brought the account of the decree of the Executive Directory, which enjoined all French armed vessels to respect neutral bottoms. In consequence of which, the Tribunal of Commerce that held for trial an American brig, acknowledged the property to be neutral, and did not pronounce the confiscation thereof. It was therefore expected that the special agent who had no judicial authority to retain her, would order her to be released. The same gentlemen announce for certain that Gen. Desfourneaux, agent for Guadalupe, intended on his arrival at that Island, to dispatch to the Executive at Philadelphia, a person properly authorized, to solicit an intercourse and a renewal of trade between the United States and the French Windward Islands. He had already pitched, for that important mission, on citizen Cheneau, formerly employed in the legation under citizen Adet. In regard to the local affairs of the Island of Cayenne, the proclamation lately issued, manifests the firm resolution of citizen Burnel, for the maintenance of good order amongst the black cultivators; he invites them to be assiduous to their labor under the penalty of Death—Lamort ou le Travail.
RICHMOND, January 25. To WILLIAM B. GILES, Esq. SIR, IN company last evening, at the Swan Tavern, I heard a gentleman say, that you had declared it was your desire to see a separation of this State, from the General Union. I called upon that gentleman to know if he heard it from you himself; which he informed me was not the case; but told me where I might be better informed upon the subject.—I waited upon the gentleman this morning, who was at table with you, and he says that you did unequivocally declare it to be your wish and object to effect a dissolution of the Federal compact and bring about such a separation. The object of this, is therefore to know of you whether these assertions were made by you—and whether you were serious in such a declaration?—because, if you were, I think it time for every friend to his country's welfare, to prepare for such an event. I am, Your hble. servt. J. NELSON. Richmond, Jan. 24 1799.
Late Foreign Articles VIA BALTIMORE. By the ship Mount Vernon, captain Myrick, from London.
RASTADT, November 7. The day before yesterday the deputation of the empire determined upon their answer to the French note, of which the Austrian note forms the basis, and indeed many of the expressions are the same, and yesterday the Imperial plenipotentiary delivered it to the French legation. Its principal contents are as follows: The deputation of the empire are unable to explain how the French plenipotentiaries in their note of the 28th October, in reply to that of the deputation of the 17th, have confined themselves to a general refusal, and not satisfied with that, have even embittered that refusal with expressions and insinuations which at the moment of approaching conciliation, must necessarily be as unexpected as in public diplomatic discussions between two powers treating for peace, and mutually respecting each other, they are unusual. If the deputation of the empire have been unable to overlook difficulties which arose out of the nature of the case, at least they have not endeavored to protract the business by the mode of discussion, but rather by means of discussion to establish a fair basis for decision, and as they have exerted themselves in a particular manner to state every thing in a clear point of view, and to avoid all duplicity, they could have wished to know the passages in their notes, in which the French plenipotentiaries imagine that they perceive anything equivocal. They direct their attention, and they insist only upon those propositions which they themselves consider right and just, &c. &c. If, however, the French plenipotentiaries now begin to reproach the deputation of the empire, that they are not serious in the desire of peace which they ever professed; it requires only to glance over the progress of the preceding negotiations to form an accurate estimate of what the deputation have done to obtain peace; after which no man can believe that such a charge could have been seriously advanced. [Here follows an enumeration of the sacrifices made by the empire, omitted in the papers come to hand.] Greater sacrifices no nation which is desirous of remaining free, independent, and supported by its own power, could make—to such concessions and conditions no nation that was not actuated by the most lively desire of peace, as a period to the sufferings of mankind, could have consented. Upon what can the reproach, that the deputation are averse to peace, be founded? Can it be that they have to take upon them the debts of municipal bodies on the right bank of the Rhine—in fact more private debts, which even the French republic does not consider as public debt, and of which, in future, it will only be able to become the principal creditor? Or is the charge founded upon their proposal, that those men who hitherto were German citizens should not be treated as French emigrants; that those men who have been reduced to misery by the war, should not be rendered still more miserable by a peace? The German empire will sincerely observe the articles of peace that may be concluded. Conditions, however, which are essentially inconsistent with the basis of peace originally laid down, because they, in fact, extend the pretensions of the French over all the right bank of the Rhine—Conditions which are incompatible with the national honor of Germany, which involve the ruin of the citizens of Germany; which bring its political existence into danger—conditions which engage the German people to something equivalent to a funding tribute; which would consequently paralyse all its powers of production, annihilate all its national force—such conditions which, in fact, it is impossible to fulfil, the deputation cannot, and must not accept. To them the interest of Germany has been entrusted, their duty prefers them even in their most unequivocal desire of peace not to descend to conditions of such a nature. These duties—those of justice and integrity—it is which the deputation have expressed in the contents, of their last note. The conditions which interest so many unfortunate and ruined individuals, concern no cessions of territory, no arrangements of boundary, no commercial advantages, but they concern the rights, the property, the happiness, the life itself of German subjects. The national dignity has imposed it as a law upon the deputation, to speak. The deputation demand nothing but what, in every peace, in every cession of territory, by the general law of nations, it has been usual to stipulate. The deputation are convinced that the sentiments contained in their former note, as well as the observations in the present, they may submit without anxiety to their cotemporaries and to posterity. They will however rely with firm confidence upon the justice and good intentions of the French government, that these observations in themselves so well founded, will make a deep impression on the minds of the French plenipotentiaries and that the latter, in the conviction that the deputation have done their utmost to effect a complete conciliation, will no longer refuse to declare themselves in a satisfactory and conciliatory manner upon the whole of the proposals contained in the note of the 17th of October.
The second answer of the deputation of the empire regards the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein, the revivification of which they demand in the most express terms. November 8. Besides the note of the deputation and the imperial commissioners respecting Ehrenbreitstein, the Prussian legation have delivered in another. It is expressed in very strong terms. The following are its principal contents: The minister plenipotentiary of his Prussian majesty can by no means approve the statements in the French note of October

28, in answer to the note of the deputation of the empire; that the revivification of Ehrenbreitstein did not belong to them but to the military department. This point is no more of a nature purely military than the demolition of that fortress, which, however, was treated of at Rastadt. The French ministers, as negotiators for peace, could treat of every thing which concerns the state of possession, and the relations between the two contracting powers. The blockade of Ehrenbreitstein is directly repugnant to the armistice which was agreed upon. It might almost be considered as an act of hostility, and even special conventions oppose it still more expressly. This blockade too is quite superfluous, since the deputation of the empire have agreed to the demolition of that fortress from a love to peace. The French plenipotentiaries, too, must recollect the friendly, the amicable representations which they presented to his Prussian majesty on the subject, stating, that the French government had totally renounced all views upon this place. Were it to fall into other hands, the north of Germany would be more exposed, and an important difference would arise on its means of defence, and consequently the interests of the king would be directly affected. The army of neutrality would thus be no longer adequate to its object, it would be necessary to increase it and to take other measures. In a word, the ministers of his Prussian majesty, expressly state their request that the matter should be referred to the French government, and that the blockade of the fortress be given up, and its revivification permitted.
PARIS, November 11. Letters from Brussels of the 9th instant, are filled with an account of dreadful engagements between the republican troops and the rebels; of the whole of the rich and beautiful commune of Bornheim, there are now only a few empty houses remaining.
November 14. The Ottoman ambassador at Paris, has demanded passports in order to return to Constantinople, but he has not yet obtained them.
November 15. They write from Milan, that an extraordinary courier had passed through that place on his route to Paris. He brought intelligence that Buonaparte writes word he has lost but 900 men in all his engagements with the Mamelukes, and has driven the army of the Bays to the frontiers of Abyssinia. Half his army are marching towards the Persian Gulf, while the other half proceeded to Suez, where they intended to embark. Buonaparte found admiral Richery at Suez, with 7 French sail of the line, and 4 Spanish ships, bound from Manila. He only now waits for the monsoons to embark at Suez.
HAGUE, November 15. The insurrection in the Low Countries is stated to have assumed a most formidable appearance; the insurgents are appointed with flying and other artillery, and are commanded by officers formerly in the service of the Prince of Orange. They style themselves the Imperial Catholic army.
The department of Brussels, Dyle, Forest, Lys, Scheldt, and Nether, have been declared in a state of siege. This order, however, is to be limited to the places where the tree of liberty has been cut down, and the cockade founded; the villages of Capelle and Welleschreke have been destroyed by the military in their combats with the peasantry; at the latter place the regulars were repulsed, but returning the following day with reinforcements, after committing great slaughter, obliged the insurgents to fly to the woods.
On the 17th inst. nineteen waggons, with wounded French soldiers, arrived at Breda; they have lost in the several encounters upwards of two thousand men. The loss of the rebels is estimated at six thousand men.
The Batavian government regarded these movements with particular solicitude, and has formed a corps of national troops on the frontiers for its protection, and to repress a spirit of revolt prevalent throughout that republic, as well as the whole district of the Rhine.
The garrison of Thionville and Mentz have attacked a large body of insurgents collected in the neighbourhood of Arlon, killed 600, and made 1500 prisoners; and it appears that all those parts of the French dominions, from which accurate intelligence can be received, are in a state of the greatest possible ferment.
ITALY, November 4. Letters from Smyrna state that the combined Russian and Turkish fleet, consisting of 50 sail, of different sizes, were cruising at the beginning of October, off the island of Scio; likewise that Buonaparte had taken a position before Cairo with 25,000 men, and was threatened by an army of Turks and Moors, consisting of 300,000. On the contrary, the official Journal printed at Rome under the head "News of the army of Asia" contains the following article: "Letters from Cephalonia and Messina, concur in stating that General Buonaparte, so far from having sustained any reverse, has gained a complete victory over Pacha Achmet, near St. John d'Acre, and taken possession of this place, of Aleppo and the principal towns of Syria. Nothing can withstand his undaunted courage and the excellence of his plans."
A gazette published at Rome, however, states that the captain of an English vessel arrived at Neapolis, had announced, that in his voyage from Alexandria, in the latitude of Cyprus, he had seen a French convoy of 25 sail and three frigates, in the course to Alexandria, where probably they have arrived, as when he left that place there were only two English frigates cruising before it. The late Neapolitan minister at war has been removed on account of misconduct. At Naples many persons have been arrested on account of their revolutionary opinions. *The Hamburg editor justly remarks that as this intelligence has no date, and is not official, it requires confirmation.
LONDON, November 23. A letter from the head quarters of the army of Italy, dated October 22, states, that the French army, consisting of 180,000 effective men, without including the Cisalpine Legions, is in full march. This formidable army is divided into three columns. One of them, a very strong one, directs its march towards the Neapolitan states.
The Surveillant frigate, the only ship of the Brest squadron not accounted for before, is arrived at L'Orient.
According to the overland dispatches received from Mr. Tolke, at Aleppo, by the last Hamburg mail, it appears that General Buonaparte has established a camp about four miles from Cairo, where he is with his army. General Berthier has been sent on towards the confines of Syria, for the purpose of entrenching himself in a favorable position, to repel the projected attacks of the Porte and the Mamelukes, who are assembling a large force in that quarter. Nothing very material has recently happened; but the French are exposed to the constant attacks of the Arabs, who are sure to murder every man who incautiously strays only a little distance from the grand army.
November 22. Letters were this morning received by the admiralty from Lord Nelson.
This day at three o'clock the speaker of the house of Commons, attended by the members, went to St. James's to present their addresses of thanks to his majesty, for his most gracious speech from the throne.
By letters from Cologne it appears, that the insurgents in Brabant have begun to retaliate upon the French army by shooting all the republicans that fall into their hands. A council of war has been held at Aix la Chapelle by the French generals, &c. upon this subject; from which fact it appears that the insurrection extends towards the Rhine.
Accounts from the Hague, of the 6th, further say, that the insurrection in Brabant not being quelled, by way of precaution, the guards at Amsterdam had been doubled. The pest however was once more free.
Another article from Amsterdam says, the insurgents are still in great force upon the canal of Brussels between that place and Antwerp. A Thyssel there are 3,000 of them divided into companies, where they have appointed a military commission. The French general Collaud is marching against them with 15,000 men. All the municipalities are declared permanent, and the bells taken from the steeples to prevent the sounding of an alarm.
Letters from Brussels of the date of November 5, say. "The revolt is quelled at Diest, Louvain, Aerschot, and the environs of Hal and Enghien; but on the banks of the Scheldt, and in the country of Vaes, it still rages in all its horrors. Several bloody actions have taken place near St. Amand, and they have cannon and chiefs. Those of Menin, Furnes, and Ypres wear black cockades, and bear the Austrian colors. On the canal of Antwerp they are also in force."
"General Moraud has put the city of Luxembourg in a state of siege. Secret correspondence was kept up between the inhabitants and rebels; and the general in his letter to the commander of 25th military division, says the minds of the people in Luxembourg are become extremely vicious since the revolt took place."
It is reported that letters have been received in Leadenhall Street from the East India company's agent in Egypt, stating that a large body of Arabs had joined the army of Buonaparte, under pretence of friendship to his troops, on their way into Syria, when suddenly the Arabs turned upon the French, and drove them back to Cairo with great loss.
This statement is probable, from what is said of the leading characteristics of the Arabs by all travellers, that they have the art of covering their treachery with more appearance of sincerity than any nation upon the face of the earth. It will be remembered, that in one of the French letters from Egypt, it is stated that a distinguished leader of the rebels, who had sworn by his "turban and his beard," to support with all his influence the cause of the French, was next day detected as the primus mobile of a conspiracy which had for its object the assassination of the very French party with whom he had entered into treaty.
STATE PAPER. Convention between the imperial general and the Grison council of war. Since his imperial and apostolic majesty has been pleased to repeat the most gracious assurances of his determination to support and protect the free estates of the Grison league, the council of war for the three cantons, here assembled, have resolved to accept his imperial majesty's proposals, to send a number of troops for the security and defence of our menaced country, our frontiers and defiles. It is therefore agreed that all the passes and defiles, shall, immediately and without delay, be put into the possession of such a number of imperial troops, as shall be deemed sufficient for the defence of the same, or the support of the troops of the country, in consideration of the danger and exigencies of existing circumstances.
The imperial generals Bellega and Aussenberg have given the most solemn assurances, that the imperial troops shall not be burdensome in the least degree to the inhabitants; and that quarters shall be provided for them without any care or contribution on the part of the country.
Further, if circumstances should require a greater or lesser quantity of hay, forage, &c. the same being furnished by the estates shall be paid for at the current price of such articles.
The generals will also exert themselves to render the quartering of the troops as little burthensome as possible, convinced that the inhabitants will behave with a friendship towards the troops, consistent with the consideration of their being the defenders of their liberty and their ancient constitution.
ders of their liberty and their ancient constitution.
The liberty, independence, and ancient constitution of the Grison league, shall according to the convention, be defended and protected against attacks from all quarters.
The imperial troops are bound to observe the strictest discipline, and to defend the property of every individual of the country upon whom they may be quartered.
The above troops and officers shall in no wise interfere or concern themselves with the internal government of this free country, rights privileges and immunities, free and un molested.
The imperial troops shall be quartered at those places where the safety and preservation of the peace of this interior may most require such a disposition.
The illustrious house of Austria, and the free estate of the three leagues, are pledged to the most sacred observance of this convention, under whatever circumstances may occur. Signed
The heads of the league, and the members of the council of war. His imperial and apostolic majesty's major-general and commander of the troops ordered for the support of the Grison league.
AUSSENBERG. Chur, October 17, 1798.
November 24. We this day resume our extracts from the French papers, which came to our hands yesterday.
The intelligence from Naples, of the defeat of the pacha of Syria by Buonaparte, near St. John d'Acre, was first brought by the French papers which arrived 9 days ago, in an article from Rome of the 24th ultimo. The authority on which it was stated at Rome, was that of letters from Cephalonia and Messina. This account does not appear to have been credited even at Paris, and the Propagateur makes the following observation on it.
"The authors of these letters, who make Buonaparte enter Aleppo on the 16th of September, appear to forget that the distance between Cairo and Aleppo is 100 myriameters, and that the last official dispatches from Buonaparte were dated at the former city on the 19th August. Even supposing that an army with so many difficulties to overcome, could march three myriameters per day, no less than 33 days would be necessary for the journey. Admitting, therefore, which is very improbable that the army set out on the 20th August, the day following the date of the last dispatches, and that they marched 33 days without stopping, he could not have reached Aleppo until the 22d September. But it was at least six days short of this time, that Buonaparte employed on his march, if we are to give credit to the Naples letters. The news appears to us to be premature. The letters may perhaps have mistaken the date, and Buonaparte may have entered Aleppo on the 1st of October, though it is not to be believed that he did so on the 16th of September."
These observations are alone sufficient to discredit the account. An overland express from India has, we understand, brought intelligence from one of the company's agents that proves the falsehood of it by a more certain test than its improbability. A vessel carrying dispatches from Buonaparte, had been driven on shore by the Emerald frigate, but some of the crew had been picked up. From these information was collected, that the French army were in Egypt and Syria, for the head quarters of Buonaparte were still at Grand Cairo, while Berthier who had advanced into Syria, was in a very desperate situation. Some private letters received by this overland express, even go so far as to assert that Berthier had met with a very considerable check in Syria, but we cannot ascertain that much credit is due to this communication.
November 27.
Lord Nelson has now a pension equal to that of either lord St. Vincent or lord Duncan. The two latter have each 2000l. on the British and 1000l. on the Irish establishment. Lord Nelson had a pension of 1000l. per annum, on account of the loss of his arm, previous to the late grant of 2000l. which makes his income from the country amount in the whole to 3000l. a year. Should he therefore be also put on the Irish establishment, his pension will exceed that of either lord St. Vincent or lord Duncan, by 1000l. per annum.
LONDON, November 23.
Alcmena, off Demietta, September 28, 1798.
Sir, I have the honor of informing you that I arrived yesterday off Damietta, and pursuant to your orders, cut out all the vessels that were anchored in that road, being eight in number, loaded with wine and other necessaries for the French army.
I am, &c. GEORGE HOPE.
To Samuel Hood, esquire, captain of his majesty's ship Zealous, &c. &c. &c.
Yesterday at noon arrived the Hamburg mail, only then become due.
Private letters from Hamburg, dated the 20th, report, that a dangerous insurrection has broken out in South Prussia, to which point several strong columns of troops from Pomerania, &c. were proceeding, by forced marches. This revolt is said to implicate some of the first families in the kingdom, and amongst others, prince Radzivil, who lately married a Prussian princess, and who is stated to have been arrested at Berlin.
Twenty-eight thousand Bohemian troops are on their march from Bohemia towards the Rhine. The Austrian troops in Suabia and Franconia are generally in motion, and are engaged in fortifying Ulm and Wirtzbourg.
Accounts from Frankfort, of the 13th,
state, that all the French generals of the army of the Rhine, 17 in number, had assembled at Mentz, and there received their instructions for a new campaign. Boudon commands in chief; Ferino has the right, and Bernadotte the left wing; St. Cyr the centre; Lefebvre the vanguard; and Massena the rear. General Jourdon is expected to remove to Strasburgh.
November 27. This morning Mr. Pitt sent a letter to the bank, stating, that he would be ready next week to treat for a loan. This notice was, as usual, communicated from the bank to the stock exchange, where it occasioned a depression of the funds. When this paper was put to press the three per cent consols were at 52 3/4.
The monied men have begun their preparations for the loan, which is expected to be 17 or 18,000,000. Three lists are forming, all by respectable parties, for the occasion. They write from Turin, that orders had been given for the passage of 40,000 French, and 100,000 muskets, through Lombardy. From Basle we learn, that the citadel of Schaffouse is furnished with cannon, brought from the arsenal of that city, and that the artillery men are very actively employed. From Stuttgart there are accounts, that through Immerstadt and Kempton, Imperial troops are constantly marching from the Tyrol to the neighborhood of Constance, with an immense quantity of artillery and ammunition.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6.
The ci-devant Venetian islands, Zante, Corfu, Cephalonia, Cerigo, &c. with all the French shipping, have been taken by the combined Russian and Turkish squadrons.
The Isles of France and Bourbon have been surrendered to the British Captain Losack.
Abraham Baldwin is elected Senator of the United States for the State of Georgia, for the term of six years from the 4th of March next, vice Josiah Tattnall whose time then expires. He had a majority of only 5 votes.
For the information of Shippers of Tobacco and Logwood to Hamburg.
It is necessary to specify in the Bills of Lading the word Leaf Tobacco, but unnecessary to mention the weight:—and for Logwood, &c. it is necessary to specify the weight, otherwise these articles are subject to a very heavy river duty.
At an election held on Monday last for Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, the following gentlemen were chosen:
Robert Ralston, Godfrey Haga, Joseph Parker Norris, George Plumstead, Thomas Norton, John C. Stocker, William Sanford, Benjamin Wistar Morris, Philip Nicklin, George Penock, Alexander Henry, James Smith, Jun. Michael Keppels, John Brown, Alexander Addison, Washington county, Jonas Preston, Delaware county, Thomas Dundas, Reading, William Montgomery, Lancaster. Jehu Hollingsworth.
At a meeting of the Directors last evening, SAMUEL M. FOX, Esq. was unanimously elected President. February 6, 1799.
MARRIED—yesterday Mr SIMON WALKER, Esq. eldest son of William Walker, Esq. of Birmingham, in the Kingdom of Great Britain, to Miss ASLEY, daughter of John Ashley, Esq. late of London. Feb. 5
Gazette Marine List. CLEARED,
Ship Nancy, Button, Lisbon Ariel, Coates, Canton Barque Mars, Torbet, Dublin Schu, Maximilian, White. La Guira
The brig reported to shore on Hereford Bar, proves to be the Polly, Scouler, from New-York to this port—She has since got over the bar into the inlet with trifling damage.
A Farmer Wanted.
WANTED a married Man capable of managing a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening, and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and sobriety, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. Feb. 6. 22W 1f
Pasture Lot.
TO be rented for one or more years. A Pasture Lot in Fourth Street, continued, about half a mile above the city—it is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced, contains THREE ACRES, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. Feb. 6. 22W 1f
TO BE RENTED, And immediate possession given, A pleasant and convenient Two Story Brick House, in Dock-street, fronting the river Delaware, Apartment No. 155, South Second-street. Feb. 6. 22W
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, WILL BE PRESENTED, (For the second time here,) A celebrated COMEDY, called, Secrets Worth Knowing; Written by Mr. Morton, author of Columbus, Way to get Married, Cure for the Heart-Ache, &c. &c. &c. and performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, and the Theatres of Bolton, New-York and Baltimore, with unbounded applause. End of the Comedy.
MINUET DE LA COUR, By Mr. and Mrs. Byrne. To which will be added, a favorite Comic Opera, in two acts, called, ROSINA. BOX, One Dollar—Pit, Three-quarters of a Dollar—and GALLERY, Half a Dollar. ** Future days of performance will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, until further notice.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
Valuable Real Estate, For Sale.
By virtue of an order of the ORPHANS' COURT for the County of NEW-CAS-TLE, in the State of DELAWARE, WILL BE SOLD, The Real Estate of SOLOMON MAXWELL, Esq. Late of the said county, deceased.
ALL the one undivided third part of Seventeen hundred and fifty acres of Land and Marsh: About three hundred and fifty acres, more or less, being up and of a superior quality; the remaining fourteen hundred acres being marsh of the first quality in the state of Delaware, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation, and the remainder can be put in complete order at a very small expence. On the premises are erected, Three Dwellings, with a number of outbuildings, &c. Also the same proportion of about one hundred cattle, and about one hundred and fifty head of sheep, the unexpired time of servitude of a number of stout, healthy Negro men, a large quantity of hay, a number of horses, and swine, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with many other articles too tedious to enumerate.
No. 2. A commodious Brick-Messuage and Lot of Land, situate in the village of St. Georges now in the tenure of Mr. Samuel M'Glaughlin and occupied as a tavern, for many years, to advantage.
No. 3. A Lot of Marsh, containing about thirty acres, more or less, situate near the said village of St. Georges.
No. 4. Four Lots of Land, situate near Christiana Bridge, on the South side of Christiana Creek.
No. 5. A Lot, Wharf, and Frame Store-House, on the South side of Christiana Creek at Christiana Bridge.
No. 6. A Lot of Wood-Land, containing ten acres, more or less, situate about two miles from Christiana Bridge.
No. 7. A Lot of Land, with a commodious Two story Brick Messuage thereon erected, 38 feet front and 28 feet deep, one large room of which has been occupied as a dry goods store for a number of years; with a cellar under the whole—Also a Brick Building of 25 feet by 23 which has been occupied as a granary and salt store, with a brick Kitchen, smoke-house, and other outbuildings, barn, stables, carriage-house, &c.—This stand is considered superior to a Merchant to any in the village of Christiana Bridge.
No. 8. The unexpired lease of a Still House for about eight years, within half a mile of Christiana Bridge, with three stills and a boiler, and every other convenience for carrying on the distilling business.—The house and situation have been viewed by gentlemen from Lancaster county, who carry on the said business, and are allowed to be equal to any in the United States.
The property contained in No. 1, will be sold at public auction, at the dwelling house of Jonathan Foreman on the premises, beginning on Tuesday the 19th day of February next, at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until all is sold.
No. 2 & 3, at the house of Samuel M'Glaughlin in the village of St. Georges, on Tuesday the 21st of said month, beginning at ten o'clock on said day.
No. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, at the house of William Shannon at Christiana Bridge, on Tuesday the 26th day of said month, beginning at 10 o'clock on said day.
As it is presumed that no person will purchase the above described property without viewing the same, it is thought unnecessary to give a further description thereof. That part, therefore, contained in No. 1 may be viewed by applying to Mr. Anthony Duthane on the said premises. That part contained in no. 2 & 3, by applying to Mr. Samuel M'Glaughlin at St. Georges. And the part mentioned in no. 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, by applying to the subscribers at Christiana bridge.—The terms will be made as easy as the nature of the business will admit of, and be made known at the times and places of sale, by
ELIZABETH MAXWELL, Adm xa JAMES COUPER, } Adm rs . DAVID NIVIN, } ROBERT EARIN, } February 6 31at 19 F
For the last time,
NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons indebted to the Estate of Solomon Maxwell, deceased, who do not immediately settle their respective accounts, by coming forward and giving their obligations, or discharging the same by making payment, must expect to be dealt with as the law directs; and all persons having claims against said estate are requested to bring them in, legally attested, for settlement.
ELIZABETH M c WELL, Adm xa . JAMES COUPER, } Administrators. DAVID NIVIN, } ROBERT EARIN, }
N. B. All persons indebted to the late firm of Maxwell and Nivin are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts with the Subscriber without delay; those, who have it not in their power to make payment, by giving their obligations, will meet with all the influence the nature of the case will admit of; and they, who do not attend to this last notice, may be assured, however disagreeable to the subscriber, that they will be dealt with according to law. DAVID NIVIN, surviving Partner of MAXWELL & NIVIN.
All persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HETHSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of the city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adm r . Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1799. 22W

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, Kerseys, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and flannels Printed dimities Hollies, threads, twill and sewing files 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. 4, 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. Gauzes Ailabaid Baftas Tandah Coffees Fine Long Cloths Moories and Short Cloths. feb 7 $
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Penn- sylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or de- stroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
FILTERING STONES. Of an excellent quality for Ships or Families FOR SALE BY Thomas & Joshua Fisher, No. 5, Dock-street. 18 mo 25. daw
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, Admin'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent for the administration. Nov. 30. b6m
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Maderia and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dtf
Five Dollars Reward. STOLEN yesterday morning, between 10 and 12 o'clock, from No. 63, 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
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottstown, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and faded before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19. 9
WHEREAS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property to the subscriber for the benefit of his creditors, this is to request all per- sons indebted to the said Isaac Painter, to prevent further trouble, to make immediate payment to me the subscriber; and all those having any de- mands against him to render in their accounts to JACOB CLARK, Assignee. jan. 26. dtf
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somer- set county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POOLE, 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 quali- fied in the Greek and Latin Languages, Ge- ography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encourage- ment and it is presumed will be well accommodat- ed in taking charge of said Academy. The build- ing is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Scholars. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut Street, Philadel- phia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17 $
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 paint- ing or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11 $
NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby requested not to trust any wife Sarah Fiss, from this date, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. WILLIAM FISS. jan 31. 31
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authen- ticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage are particu- larly 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 Mon- day the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the even- ing, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols } Admin- John Adlum } istrators. feb 4 codittmar
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 33 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and island watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the belt order to receive grain seed next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moerland, Mont- gomery county, and distant 14 miles from Phila- delphia. 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. SAUMOY, on the Premises. feb 4 3awtf
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. A L S O, 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. 2aw3w
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&fnt
CAUTION. WHEREAS Mary Pawling, widow of Walter Mott, afterwards wife to John Siffons, at pre- sent the subscriber's wife, did on the 17th Nov. in the evening my being absent, with the assistance of her son, take all the furniture from the room where we lived, and has put them in some place where I cannot find them, except one bed, bureau and a few small trunks not worth $100. Having been delivered me since—This is therefore to forbid any person whatever in the country or in the town not to employ her nor harbor or assist her, nor to give her any credit whatever; and all persons I do forbid from keeping the remainder of my furniture from me, as I am determined to prosecute those who may harbor her or my goods that she or others might have given to keep. My reason not for a liverating looner is, I had the mis- fortune of breaking my leg, the 13th December. This is the third husband the has got off in a simi- lar way. THOMAS BERRIPO. dec. 14. 1798. 93t
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 fame to pro- duce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 239, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4. 1798. cotf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to JAMES EMLEN, late of Middletown, in the county of Delaware, deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, whom they shall find it most convenient to call on; and all persons having de- mands, will be pleased in like manner, to furnish them, that they may be paid. All rents, which fell due on or before the fourth day of the tenth month last are payable to the sub- scribers and those which accrued after that day will be payable to the guardians of his children, who will daily notify the tenants where to pay the same. MIERS FISHER, of Philadelphia, } Exec- ABM. PENNELL, of Middletown, } utors. dec 28 2aw6w
POCKET BOOKS, for the year 1799. THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, BY WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, South Second-street. THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK; FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with miniature likenesses of the President of the United States and General Wash- ington; containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and for an account of monies re- ceived, paid or lent, for every day in the year new country dances, miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, new songs, a marketing table, and other useful tables. A L S O, THE GENTLEMAN'S ANNUAL POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with the same miniature likenesses, containing an almanack, ruled pages for memoran- dums and a cash account, a list of the members of Congress, the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Judiciary, with an account of what is material in each; the federal courts of law, Mint establishment, heads of all the most im- portant acts of last session of Congress, a list of the stamp duties, of duties payable on goods imported and on domestic articles, a list of the British navy several useful tables, and other interesting matter. The above books are neatly bound in red leather withucks and pockets. Sold also by G. Hill, Baltimore; Somerville, New-York; Bailey and Waller, Charleston; and by the principal booksellers in Boston. WHERE ALSO, MAY BE HAD, [price 12 1/2 cents.] Heads of the most important acts of the last ses- sion of Congress, printed in a pocket size, and neatly done up in marble paper. W. Y. BIRCH has for sale, a good assortment of merchants' account books, paper and other station- ery goods, playing cards, hair and leather trunks dec 19. waw
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tans, Clover & Timothy H A Y, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8. 1awtf
Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the ri- ver Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadel- phia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799. coddw
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for Sale the following described property, viz. ON HIGH-STREETS. A LOT of ground on the north side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 366 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 gentel 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 ad- joining, wellward to the one above described, con- taining 8 feet front, on Market-street, 20 feet 8 inch- es by 356 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calcu- lated 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 hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley ex- tending to the fame from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and east- ward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, contain- ing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 336 feet—on which are erected a substan- tial 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 be- tween 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 de- scribed 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 fame 505 feet, and extending in depth well- ward 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 in- terest for a number of years by giving the pre- mises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11 d1w 2awtf
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Ponteus De- lere Stille, of Trenton, who have, or shall, by the first of March next, sign the discharge of the said Stille, will please to present their ac- counts to either of the subscribers, made up to the first of August 1797, as there will be a di- vidend made on the first of April next. The discharge will be in the possession of W. Mott, No. 62 Dock-street, until the first of March next. JAMES W. CLEMENT, } Adg. WILLIAM MOTT, } Adg. jan. 10. 2aw1w
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Cartridges, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister 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. Gunners stores of all kinds. Tin-plates No 1—1—3 eosls boxes. Patent shot in casks of 500. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthenware in crates, assorted. For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. October 29. co tf.
A SHORT AND PRACTICAL ESSAY, ON FARMING; BEING the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age; near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection; and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn- out land in Potsgrove and Alloway creeks, in Salem county, West-Jersey. Showing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved; and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer. Printed for the Author, AND SOLD BY ZACHARIAH POULSON, Cheapside-street, Philadelphia. N. B.—Some of the large sort of Clover feed may be had at Mr. John Cooper's, baker, no. 152 Race-street. December 13. raw
NOTICE. THE creditors of George Johnston, late of Queen Ann's county, in the State of Mary- land, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state afore- said, on Thursday the 21th day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a propor- tionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors ac- cording to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate. REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 22. 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. 1aw3w MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. jan. 18. 1aw
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 Presi- dent of the United States is authorized to borrow on behalf of the United States, from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars; however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimburse- 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 by the surplus of the duties on imports and ton- nage beyond the permanent appropriation, as here- after required upon them by law, shall bepled- ged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority afore- said— And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the previous before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, au- thorize 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 inter- est 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 America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit: 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. It more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said Loan, the surplus shall be de- posited 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 fi- 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 Unit- ed 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 endorsement, 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 preceding, 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 eight, 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 capi- tal 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, 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 Phila- delphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. jan. 12. 5
City Commissioner's Office, January 15, 1799. For the information of the Citizens, the follow- ing extract of an act of Assembly, passed the 18th day of February, 1769, is now re- published. Sec. 43. AND be it further enacted by the au- thority aforesaid, That if any per- son or persons, shall, after the publication hereof, pretend to call, carry, draw out, or lay any dead horse, or other dead carcass of cattle, sheep, hog or dog, or any excrement or filth from vaults, privies or necessary houses, and shall leave such carcass, carrion or filth, without burying the same, a full depth in the ground, on any part of the commons, of the said city, or on or near any streets, lanes, alleys or highways, within the said city, district or township adjoining the same, every person or per- sons so offending and being convicted thereof, be- fore any justice of the peace of the city or county of Philadelphia, respectively, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, the sum of thirty shillings. Agreeably to a resolution of the Select and Com- mon Councils, dated the 30th of January 1799. Notice is hereby given, That a Pit or Hole, is now prepared on the west side of Fifth street, from Schuylkill, between Vine and Sassafras streets. And one other Pit or Hole, is opened on the west side of Fifth street, from Schuylkill, between Walnut and Spruce streets, where all filth or ex- crement from vaults or privies, of the city of Phila- delphia, shall be deposited. Wherefore, if any person or persons shall be found transgressing, they shall expect to be punished as the law directs, and that the same will be strictly enforced. jan. 19. 1aw2w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. June 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by vir- tue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, for 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 bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of In- terest, is suspended until the twelfth 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 subscribed, 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. 1awtf
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, MEMOIRS, ILLUSTRATING THE History of Jacobinism. In three Parts. Part I. The Antichristian Conspiracy. II. The Antimonarchical Conspiracy. III. The Antifederal Conspiracy. A translation from the French of the Abbe BARRUEL. CONDITIONS. I. This work to be printed on a good type and fine paper—in 3 volumes, 8vo. 400 pages each. II. The price to subscribers, bound and let- tered, will be 4 dollars 50 cents; in boards 3 dollars 75 cents. Subscriptions will be received by Cornelius Davis, No. 94, Water street; and by others who hold subscription papers.—Booksellers the usual allowance. jan. 28. 1aw3w
At an adjourned Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh, for the county of Alleghany, State of Pennsylvania, the 2d day of January 1799, before the honorable John McDowell and John Gibson Esquires Judges of said Court. On the petition of David Jones, a prisoner in the jail of said county, praying to be discharged ac- cording to the provision of the act of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors; the court orders, that the said prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard, and that his creditors have due notice thereof by publishing in the United States Gazette, that they may there appear, if they any have, why he should not be discharged. By the Court, JAMES BRYSON, Proth'f. february 1. 1aw3w
Valuable Property for Sale. 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 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow Houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a gran- ary, two Dwelling 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, is requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short fall 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 soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold to- gether divided into smaller farms for which the build- ings are conveniently situated as may suit the pur- chaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Hor- ses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HARRISON on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, Jr. December 12. m. ff. ANY Persons wanting passage to France, can obtain it in the Swedish Barque Neptune, Daniel Jadern, master, lying at New-York, by applying to Mr. Letombe, or to Richard Soderstrom, Consul General of Sweden in this city. jan. 24. 5