Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-05-08 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2069]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 8, 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.
LANDING. From the Schooner Sally, At Maffey's Wharf. a quantity of First Quality Surinam Cotton & Coffee. for sale by ISAAC HARVEY, jun. No. 9, South Water-street. ALSO ON HAND, Russia Duck, first quality. Aux Caves Malasses. Packages of Men and Women's Combs. may 1 dzw
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Willis and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Cages, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. 32aw.
Just Received, By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscribers, 80 tons bell St. Peterburgh Hemp 559 pieces English Sails 2 trunks containing, Sattins, Ribbons, Silk Handkerchiefs, Persian and Gauze 3 cases fashionable Ladies' Hats, &c. 10 cases Bristles 8 bales Ticklenburgs, and A few packages of Dowlas Cras & la Morlaix Checks and Stripes Bretagnes 25 Hhds Bourdeaux Brandy 10 pipes Spanish 40 Hhds Bourdeaux Claret. Erick & Lewis Bollmann. No. 100 Spruce-street. dtf
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hylon Tea; An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dollars. in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 27.
Landing, From brig ENTERPRISE, at Jackson & Morris's Wharf, 80 Hhds prime Jamaica Sugars entitled to 40 do. Rum & drawback AND FOR SALE Wharton & Lewis, No. 115, fourth Front-street. Who have also for sale, Madeira wine in pipes and half pipes New-England Rum Ground Ginger, &c. &c. april 27. $
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, Souchong, Canton and Garden Fan, Matcha, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Peasants, Choppa and Pulicat Romals, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26 $
TO BE LET, Two Good Counting Houses On the south side of Walnut-street Wharf. Enquire of JAMES YARD. cod4w
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
FOR SALE, 50,000 feet of Bay Mahogany, 15 tons of Logwood. JAMES YARD. may 4. drw
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—Before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President, John McDowell, John Gibson, George Thompson and George Wallace, Esqrs. Associate Judges of the same court
ON the petition of Alexander Sumrall, a prisoner in the jail of said county, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of an act entitled, an act for the relief of insolvent debtors. The court order, that the said prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of June next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard—and direct that notice of his application be published in the Gazette of the United States, and in the Pittsburgh Gazette, and continue three weeks in each, the last of which shall be at least two weeks before the time of hearing.
By the Court, JAMES BRISON, Proth'y. april 19. 12aw3w20M.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. april 11. $
The Subscribers have for sale, at their Camping house, No. 35, Dock-street, White and red Lead Patent shot, No. 1 to 8, B & B B Hemp Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 4th proof Claret in cases, first quality One trunk of Umbrellas Three Cases consisting of Brads and Wood Compases Amplitude do. Day and night Glasses, and Sewing Twine 100 Curlasses 4000 bushels Liverpool Salt. THOMAS MURCATROD & SONS, april 11. mwl 3w
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and fine Cloths— principally Dark Blue and printed Cassimere—Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street. april 20. $
F. KISSELMAN, Has for sale at no. 104, fourth Water-street, Cognac Brandy, 1st 3d & 4th proof Jamaica spirits, 4th proof, St. Croix New England } RUM. Sherry Lisbon Port } WINES Malaga Molasses Sugar Coffee And various kinds of Groceries. april 11. 3aw3w
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BOWMAN, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WAINWRIGHT & 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. jun 29. $
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street.
WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 1 1/2, 2 and 3 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24 lb. double & triple Shot; 9, 18 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. Also—a quantity of bell English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton Ale in cases of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2awtf
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID,
HAVING purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowler Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16. 12w wctf
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 4 Bafas Mamoodies Humhums Taffaties Striped Deras Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1 1awtf
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Mally and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—rucks—feupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
FOR CHARTER. To Jamaica or the Havana, out only, The Brigantine JAMES JACOB C. RAMBO, master. Carries about 800 barrels. If not chartered in a few days, will take in freight For NEW-ORLEANS. ENQUIRE OF John Skyrin, No. 96, North Front-street. may *
FOR SALE, THE Schooner NANCY, Thomas Hallam, Master. BUR THEN about 71 tons; is a stoutly stanch built vessel; four years old, and sails very fast. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. april 30. dist
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscribers, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his services 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 entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, insuring 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 AMERT. november 10. 22w
For Sale, A NEW VESSEL, launched in August, or September last, 48 feet keel, 19 feet beam, and 8 feet hold, comfortably gunned about 91 tons, strongly built of white oak, and now lying at Simcoe's pier, in the state of Maryland. For further particulars, enquire of WILLIAM WINDER, At the Navy Office, Walnut-street. april 10, 1799. 3aw tf
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP WOODDROP SIMS John B. Hodgson, Commander Will sail with an expedition, the greater part of her cargo being ready to go on board, and will return an early fall ship. For freight or passage apply on board said ship, lying at the subscriber's wharf, or to JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water-street. april 24. d2w
For Sale, The Ship NEPTUNE, now lying at Walnut Street wharf, with her tackle and apparel as she came from sea; her burthen is 233 tons. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. The consignees of goods on board the above vessel, are requested to take out their Demises so soon as possible, as the ship will begin discharging to-morrow morning. april 12. dtf
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey. Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. march 4. oddf
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscriber, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, } Assignees. feb. 14. 3awtf
Notice. THE subscribers being appointed by the court of common pleas of the city and county, guardians to the person and estate of JONATHAN BECK, now confined in a state of insanity in the Pennsylvania Hospital—All persons holding his effects or indebted to him will pay or return the same immediately; and those having demands will present them duly authenticated, to Mary Beere, Thomas Hurly, no. 16, Carter's alley. Philadelphia, april 4. 12aw6w
LONDON, January 2, 1799. 500 Guineas Reward.
LOST this evening, between five and six o'clock, in the neighbourhood of Gracechurch street, a BLACK CASE, containing the following Bank Notes and Drafts, with sundry Bills of Exchange, not due: £1000 No. 1919, dated 1 Dec. 1798 1000 864, 26 Nov. Ditto 1000 284, 22 Dec. Ditto 1000 1713, 27 Oct. Ditto 1000 1714, 27 Ditto Ditto A Draft on Messrs. Hankey and Co. £53 13s. Ditto Doreen and Co. 367 7 Ditto Carnet and Co. 30 16 Ditto Stephenon and Co. 52 4 Ditto Rogers and Co. 33 16 Ditto Prescott and Co. 37 18 Ditto Hircourt and Co. 27 16 Ditto Smith, Payne and Co. 30 15 Ditto Doreen and Co. £35 7s 6d Ditto Le Fevre & Co. 112 12 6 Ditto Ditto 820 0 0 A bill drawn on Fleming & W-ke B-w Lane, by Fleming, & payable to Ormond, dated Nov. 3, two months after date, value £20.—One ditto on Fell, No. 32 Old Change, by Hall, and payable to Smith, dated Nov. 30, at two months after date, for £121 19s.—One ditto on Sawell & Sons, Wood-street, by Ball, and payable to Braddock dated Dec. 19, at two months, for £30.—One ditto on Eden, Wood-street, by William, payable to order, dated Nov. 1, at three months for £30 2s.—One ditto on Neale & Co. St. Paul's Church Yard, by Adams, and payable to Kenonright, dated Dec. 7th, at two months, for £14.—One ditto on Stewart, Red Cross Square, by Young, and payable to Marshall, dated Nov. 22, at two months, for £33 2s. 9d.—One ditto on Royd's, Buckerbury, by Lord, and payable to Jackson, dated Dec. 3, at two months, for £18.—One ditto on Miller and Co. Gracechurch street, by Redway, and payable to Hantley, dated Dec. 6, at two months for £50.—One ditto on Spitta & Co. Lawrence Poultry Lane, by Lange, and payable to Hoyle dated Nov. 4, at two months, for £151. Whoever may have found the above, and will bring them to Messrs. Atkinson & Robson, No. 1 West End of Royal Exchange, shall immediately receive Five Hundred Guineas Reward without any further trouble. N.B. No greater Reward will be offered, as payment of the whole is stopped, and the loss made known throughout this Country and Continent. april 19. 2aw2m
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of DOUGAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. march 20. Abraham Van Beuren. dgm
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Office. Philadelphia, April 22, 1799. WANTED, An active Man, of good character, to superintend the Turnpike Road, he must be well recommended and give such security as may be required; for further information apply from the 7th to the 15th May next at this office Wm. GOVETT, secretary. april 23. tht& tlem
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to JOHN RILEY, of of Well-Chester, in Chester county, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands are requested to bring in their accounts to either of the subscribers. EBENEZER LARGE, JOHN PRIES, JOSEPH CLARK, } Assignees. Philadelphia, april 23. 403w
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of John O'Connor of Warwick township, Bucks county, lately deceased, are requested to pay the same to the subscriber, and those who may have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts legally proved for payment to STEPHEN MOYLAN, Executor. april 22. d2w
NOTICE. THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. april 1. $
NOTICE. ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, JOHN CRAIG, } Executors. No. 12, Dock-street. jan. 14. 3awtf
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, Agent to the Exr. no. 135, Market Street Philadelphia dec. 4, 1798. cotf
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connellsville Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. 4th mo. 10. codtf
UNITED STATES, } Pennsylvania District, } NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order to me directed by the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to public sale at the Custom-house, in the City of Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 16th day of May, (Julian.
1 barrel of Sugar 2 barrels of Molasses 3 chests of Sugars 3 and a part of a bag of Coffee 1 small box of Coffee 2 bags of Sugar 2 small cakes and 12 jars Tamarinds 4 kegs do 1 keg Sugar 2 hogsheads of Rum 7 cases of distilled spirits 4 boxes of Sugar A quantity of Queens Ware 3 Looking Glasses 13 Pictures 4 Salt Collars 1 Needle and Thread Case 4 Loaves of Sugar.
The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said Court. William Nichols, marshal. Marshall's Office, } 18 May, 1799. }
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 55, Cortland-street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, south Fourth-street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second-street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, } May 1. }
LAST NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of John McGraun, late of Caroline county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the subscriber in Denton, at Mr. Benjamin Dunney's, on the 3d Tuesday in May next, with their accounts properly attested, that there may be a dividend struck on said estate. All who neglect this notice will be after excluded. SAMUEL LECOMYTE, administrator. Caroline County, april 8th. 20 $
Notice, agreeably to Charter, Is hereby given, to the Members of "the Corporation for the relief of the poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers, that a meeting of said Corporation is to take place, on Wednesday the 22d day of the present month, in the Second Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, at 4 o'clock, P. M. for the dispatch of all such business as may be brought before the board. ASHBEL GREEN, Sec'y of the Corporation. may 2, 1799. dzizins
Old French Brandy in large and small cases 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tiers Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 1, 1799. $
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, Chestnut-street. nov. 22. $
Mahogany. THE subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water Streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling, All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet seasoned half-inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain unsold, will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th instant. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved indorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'GULLOH. N.B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. march 4 est 28May

Foreign Intelligence.
DUBLIN, January 11.
Amidst an extraordinary guard of horse and foot, at four o'clock this afternoon, his Excellency the Marquis Cornwallis proceeded to the house of lords, and opened the session of parliament with a speech to both houses, to the following effect, viz.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"I have received his majesty's commands to meet you in parliament.
"I congratulate you on the happy effects which have followed the unparallelled achievement of the detachment of his majesty's fleet under the command of rear admiral lord Nelson—on the total defeat of the French squadron off the coast of this kingdom, by that under the command of sir J. B. Warren, and on the brilliant and important conquest of Minorca. These events, while they afford to us in common with every other description of his majesty's subjects, matter of just pride and satisfaction, must at the same time give confidence to other powers, and shew to all Europe the beneficial effects of a system of vigour and exertion, directed with manly perseverance against the destructive projects of the common enemy.
"I feel much concern in being obliged to acquaint you, that a spirit of disaffection still prevails in several parts of this kingdom, and that the secret agents of the enemy are active in raising an expectation of fresh assistance from France.
"In this situation, and under the evident necessity of continuing the war with vigour, his majesty firmly relies upon that spirit and magnanimity which have hitherto marked all your exertions in support of the honor of his crown, of the interest of this kingdom, and of the general cause of the empire.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
"I have ordered the public accounts and estimates to be laid before you—and as I am confident your wisdom will raise the supplies which may be necessary in the manner least burthensome to the subject, so you may depend upon my attention to their prudent and economical application.
"It is with great satisfaction I observe, that notwithstanding our internal calamities, this kingdom blended as its interests are in the general prosperity of the empire, has participated in the effects of the encircling wealth and commerce of Great Britain and that our revenues and trade have increased.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"It is my duty to recommend to your attention the various objects of internal regulation which have so long enjoyed the benefit of your protection and support. Your agriculture, your manufactures, and particularly the linen manufacture, the Protestant charter schools, and other charitable institutions will require, and will, I am sure, continue to receive that aid and encouragement which they have uniformly experienced from the liberality of parliament. I am confident you will feel a particular anxiety to give further attention to the just and honourable claims of those who have suffered from their loyalty during the rebellion.
"His majesty depends upon your persevering energy to repress, by every wise effort, the spirit of disaffection which still requires the exercise of extraordinary powers, to check its malignant effects. In recurring where the occasion has required it, to acts of indispensable severity, I have not been inactive to the suggestions of mercy, and have endeavored to mitigate the effects of penal justice, and the necessary exertions of the powers of the state, with as much forbearance and lenity as could be consistent with the public safety.
"In the general cause which engages the empire, our prospect is highly encouraging, but in proportion as a successful termination of the success of the war becomes probable, our efforts should be redoubled in order to secure it.
"The zeal of his majesty's regular and militia forces, the gallantry of the yeomanry, the honorable co-operation of the British seafaring men, and the activity, skill, and valor of his majesty's fleets, will, I doubt not, defeat every future effort of the enemy. But the more I have reflected on the situation and circumstances of this kingdom, considering on the one hand the stability and strength of Great Britain, and on the other those of the enemies which have shaken Ireland to its foundation, the more anxious I am for some permanent adjustment which may extend the advantages enjoyed by our sister kingdom to every part of this island.
"The unremitting industry with which our enemies persevere in their avowed design of endeavoring to effect a separation of this kingdom from Great Britain, must have engaged your particular attention; and his majesty commands me to express his anxious hope that this consideration, joined to the sentiment of mutual affection and common interest, may dispose the parliaments in both kingdoms to provide the most effectual means of maintaining and improving a connection essential to their common security, and of consolidating, as far as possible, into one firm and lasting fabric, the strength, the power, and the resources of the British empire."
GRAVESSEND, March 12.
Sailed, Superb, Boyd, for Philadelphia; March 17, failed Orion, Hughes, for New-York; Robert, Houston, for Baltimore; Recovery, Butler, Charleston; Atlantic, Deane, New-York; March 19, failed Aradne, Dawton, for Philadelphia, and Success Owen, for New-York.
LONDON, March 17.
French and Dutch Fleets.
Advice was yesterday received at the admiralty, that a considerable convoy with naval and other stores, and having on board a large body of troops, had arrived at Brest from Bourdeaux. Seven frigates and seven
ten vessels at Havre, have been dismantled and the troops conveyed to Brest. The numerous privateers of Cherbourg have experienced the like fate, and the fishermen along the entire extent of the coast of Normandy and Brittany have been put in requisition. The Brest fleet thus recruited, and now in every respect ready for sea, consists in the outward road of six ships of 110 guns, and nine two deckers: and in the inner road there are twelve ships of the line nearly equip for service. In consequence of this intelligence, orders were yesterday issued from the admiralty for reinforcing the squadron of Admiral Kingmill, and to expedite as much as possible the equipment of the several ships preparing at Portsmouth, &c. for sea.
The Dutch marine, by uncommon exertions, has not only repaired the losses which it sustained in the action of the 11th Oct. but attained a more formidable appointment than it has known pending the war. The fleet in the Texel is in readiness for sea.
BELFAST, March 12.
"In consequence of the directions, which I have received from his excellency the lord lieutenant, to consider those parts of the Northern District that are, or may be, in a state of disturbance, as under the proclamation, which declared the kingdom under Martial Law, a meeting of the Magistrates of the county of Antrim and of the county and town of Carrickfergus, was convened yesterday by me, to determine to what extent the Proclamation should take place in the said counties, and what are the most effectual measures to be pursued for the restoration of peace and good order, it was unanimously agreed by the Magistrates present at the said meeting at Carrickfergus, that the whole of the county of Antrim, &c. was in a state of disturbance.
"I do hereby declare the county of Antrim; and the county and town of Carrickfergus, under Martial Law.
"G. NUGENT, maj. gen. commanding Northern District.
GENOA, February 14.
According to the latest accounts received here from Alexandria, Buonaparte is indefatigably employed in the organization of Egypt, and his army is 30,000 strong; besides which, he has organized another army of 50,000 men, consisting of Copts, Druzes, &c. which is much devoted to him. He only waits for the sinking of the Nile, to proceed on his expedition.
FRONTIERS OF ITALY, Feb. 26.
The French have begun their hostile movements against the Austrians, and only wait for orders from Paris to commence their operations with vigour.
Mantua is provisioned for three years, and the garrison reinforced to 10,000 men. The Austrians are likewise making great preparations for war: troops and ammunition are daily arriving; the batteries of Trieste are furnished with an additional artillery; and several entrenchments thrown up on the frontiers.
PARIS, 13 Ventose—March 3.
General Serrurier arrived at Mantua on the 12th of February. The French troops there are every day augmented by detachments from Piedmont, and corps of requisitionists from France.
23 Ventose—March 13.
The Executive Directory has, in consequence of the plunder and embezzlements committed by individuals of the army of Naples, issued a proclamation ordering that every one accused of those excesses shall be tried before a council of war, and that Bofal shall particularly be judged in that way.
Besides the numerous armies which the emperor of Russia is marching into Germany, among which the Corps of Conde is to be employed, it is said a second Russian squadron, on board of which are several thousand troops from Russian Tartary, has passed the Dardanelles. This squadron is to join Lord Nelson at Palermo, who proposes to make a descent with these reinforcements in Calabria.
LONDON, March 18.
Renewed War.
It appears that the main body of the French army began to cross the Rhine in the afternoon of the 1st instant; the advanced guard under the command of generals Leclerc, Vandame, and Klein, having passed early in the morning.
The Rhine was also passed, on the same day at Huningen, by the right wing of the French army, and at Germersheim by the left wing. A corps from the left wing was destined to invest Philippsburg, which it was thought would soon surrender.
The letters from Strasbourg state, that the French army is not to halt for five days, and it seems probable that general Jourdan is determined to advance by forced marches to Ulm, where the main body of the Austrian army, under the command of the archduke Charles, is stationed.
On the second inst. the executive directory passed an arrete, appointing citizen Jourdan commander in chief of the armies of the Danube, of Helvetia, and of the army of Observation; citizen Bernadotte commander of the army of Observation, under the orders of citizen Jourdan; and citizen Massena commander of the French army in Helvetia, under the direction of the commander in chief of the same army.
The main body of the army under Jourdan is said to have received large reinforcements; under these circumstances we may every day expect intelligence of an action between the French army and that of the archduke.
Arrived—Experiment, Hamilton, from New-York, at Bristol; Rifon, Shore, from Virginia at Cork; Commerce, Lillibridge, from Charleston, at Cowes.
The Peggy, Livingstone, from Liverpool to Oporto, is taken and carried into France.
The Eliza, Drew, from Liverpool for Martinico, is taken and sent for France.
PLYMOUTH, March 18.
Came in this afternoon, the Mercure, French ship privateer, of 20 guns and 130 men, taken on the 8th inst. in the Bay of Biscay, by his majesty's ship Naia, of 38 guns, capt. Pierpont; she is from Bourdeaux, and had been at sea three weeks, but made no captures.
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
STRASBURGH, March 1.
The passage of the Rhine should have taken place a fortnight ago, and on this subject there has been a great deal of negotiation at Rastadt. But as the imperial cabinet, instead of making the Russian troops fall back, has allowed them to advance into the heart of the Austrian states, and to the frontiers of Bavaria, and has used every endeavor at Rastadt to make the empire adopt a hostile decision; the general in chief of the army of the Danube has, at last, given orders to his troops to advance.
GERMANY.
STABIA, March 8.
When the Austrian army and the army of the Empire passed the Lech, on the 4th of March, very remarkable general orders were issued by the Archduke Charles, in which he takes a succinct view of the various occurrences which have led to the present posture of affairs; stating that the French have taken the most improper advantages of the retreat of the Austrian troops, violently obtained possession of Ehrenbreitstein, oppressed the right bank of the Rhine; and carried their demands at Rastadt to a height that must disgrace the German name, and not designed to return an answer to any remonstrances. It is added, that they are now prepared to overrun Germany with a numerous army, extend the Republic of Switzerland to the Danube and the Lech, and thus continually add encroachment to encroachment.
MANHEIM, March 2.
This city is now in possession of the French. In consequence of a capitulation concluded between the French general of Brigade, citizen Ney, and the Palatine gen. Mann, 300 French troops, infantry and cavalry, entered the town about nine this morning, and will soon be followed by many more.
RASTADT, March 7.
On Wednesday"> On the 3d every thing was still in a quiet state at the Austrian head quarters at Friedberg, but on the 4th a considerable train of artillery, passed by Augsbourg, on its way to Ulm.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
The contents of the convention of the 1st of December, 1797, and the secret articles of the treaty of Campo Formio, have now been made public.
This convention is to the following purport:
"For the execution of the treaty of Campo Formio, and the annexed convention the plenipotentiaries of his majesty, the Emperor, King of Bohemia and Hungary, and the plenipotentiaries of the French Republic, with the French general appointed to carry the provisions of the same into execution, have agreed to, and reciprocally guaranteed the following articles—
1. The troops of the Emperor, the King of Bohemia and Hungary, and the troops of the Empire in his pay, shall evacuate the territory of the Empire by the 25th of December, and withdraw into the hereditary states of his majesty, and beyond the river Inn.
2. The contingent of the Emperor shall retire, over the river Lech, and not be employed in the fortresses of the Empire.
3. The troops of the garrison of Mentz shall not amount on the 25th of December to more than 45,000 men.
4. On the same day the French army shall evacuate the Venetian territory, of which the Emperor shall take possession.
5. Fifteen thousand French troops shall remain in the said Venetian territory, as well as garrison the different fortresses as to maintain order.
6. On the 20th of December the troops of the Emperor shall evacuate Manheim, Philippsburg, Ehrenbreitstein, Ulm, Ingolstadt, and Wurtzburg, and restore them to their sovereigns to whom they appertain. The artillery, ammunition, and provisions belonging to the Emperor in these places, shall at the same time be removed.
7. The troops of the Emperor, and the artillery, ammunition, and provisions appertaining to his Imperial Majesty, shall be removed to Metz in such a manner that this operation shall be terminated by the 30th of December.
8. On the 16th of December the French troops shall blockade Metz, but leave the communication open to the Austrian troops.
9. Before the 8th of December the plenipotentiaries of the Emperor shall declare to the Empire, that it is the intention of their sovereign to evacuate the territory and fortresses of the Empire.
10. The plenipotentiaries of the Emperor shall take care to procure the surrender of Mentz to the French troops on the part of the elector of Mentz and the Empire during the negotiations, so that the French troops may be in the city on the 30th of December; and should the elector of Mentz or the Empire refuse their consent, the French Republic shall compel them to it by force.
11. The French generals in the Vicinity of Ehrenbreitstein, shall afford to the Austrian troops, which evacuate that place, every assistance on their march; and shall furnish the Austrian generals with horses, carriages, and every thing necessary for the conveyance of artillery, ammunition, or provisions.
12. The French and Cisalpine troops shall, by the 30th of December, evacuate Palma Nuova, Osoppo, Porto Legnago,
Verona and the two Castles, and Venice and the Venetian territory to the line of demarcation.
13. The commander in chief of the troops of the Emperor in Italy, and the commander in chief of the French troops shall take all the necessary measures to secure the execution of the 6th article of the treaty of Campo Formio. These two generals shall also provide for the removal of all obstacles which may obstruct the taking possession, by the Imperial troops, on the stipulated 30th of December, of the territories and fortresses, of which possession is to be given them according to the said article, and the 5th article of the annexed secret convention.
14. Should magazines of warlike stores and provisions appertaining to the French Republic, remain in these territories and fortresses at the time they are taken possession of by the troops of his Imperial Majesty, all necessary protection and assistance shall be granted for the removal of such magazines.
Given and signed at Rastadt, the 1st of December, 1797, (11th Frimaire, 6th year of the French Republic.) (Signed) BUONAPARTE. LOUIS COBENTZEL, Count BAILLIE DE LA TOUR, Count MEERFELDT.
STRASBURGH, March 4.
The Helvetic Directory has been invested with greater powers by the two Councils, in order to be able to act with more energy in case of war.
March 6.
The dissolution of the Diet of Rastadt is impatiently expected, but that town is too near Austria, and too much surrounded with the military to expect an illue unfavorable to the court of Vienna. The case is very different at Rastadt, where the conduct of Austria is considered inimical to the Empire. It is believed that the greater part of the fecular Princes will separate themselves from that ambitious power, should it succeed in plunging Germany into a new war.
LONDON, March 17.
It is said that Dumourier has made his peace by some projects for an attack of Ireland, and that he is actually at Brest. Morning Chronicle.
Domestic Articles.
GEORGETOWN, May 3.
The following very distressing event, took place at the Court House in Calvert county, last Saturday evening, very soon after the court adjourned.
The tavern kept by Mr. S. Wolfe was blown entirely down by a whirlwind, which occasioned the death of six persons, viz.
Mr. Allen Roberts, Mr. Jesse Bourne (brother to Dr. B.) Mr. Bowen, Mr. Simmons, and Two Negro men.
The four persons named, all had families; Mr. Bourne has a wife, who has lost, thus unexpectedly, an affectionate husband, and two or three small children are deprived of a tender parent.
Several persons were badly hurt; Judge Stone was one, and not among the killed as mentioned in the Baltimore papers.
Providentially a number of persons left the house a short time before the wind struck it. The roof of the billiard room was blown to a considerable distance, but none of the persons in it received any injury.
TRENTON, May 6.
Revision of the Constitution.
The people of New-Jersey have in reality, no constitution. The charter, so called, of 1776, is a mere shew of a constitution. It contains in it no provisions for securing to the people a wife, a faithful and equitable government; good and evil proceed from its present administration fortuitously; the people have no means of ascertaining the sources from whence either mischief or the contrary come. It is no wonder then, if it is sometimes observed, that one cannot fix upon the delinquent branch: The fact is, that there are no distinct departments, all are so blended, so mixed up and confounded, that neither right or wrong attaches to any particular man or set of men. Thus it is, that virtue has no stimulus to exertion, because if successful, the merit is misplaced, and vice proceeds without control, secured in the system which veils its origin, and divides its reproach. The people of New-Jersey are sensible of grievances, but they have too long referred them to causes unconnected with the constitution; to the wisdom or folly of particular men, and the policy or imbecility of some certain measures. So it was in Pennsylvania; the people of that state suffered every oppression, were thrown into violent parties, and almost plunged into a civil war, under the operation of their first form of government; it was many years before they could be convinced, that all those troubles arose from a vicious constitution; at length, however, after changing men and measures over and again, without perceiving any changes for the better, they amended the constitution; and from that moment, Pennsylvania assumed a rank in the Union, and secured such political blessings to her citizens, as could never have been attained without this radical measure. It is difficult to convey an adequate conception of the benefits of an amended constitution. Nothing short of experimental reality can satisfy the citizens of New-Jersey, of the extent of the injuries they sustained by a bad one. If the confederacy has gained strength, honor and happiness; if Pennsylvania and other states have experienced transitions from weakness to energy, from injustice and misery to equal law, and greatness, by recourse to constitutional amendments; can it be doubted that we also as a people, may not improve our political condition by similar means. Without a prophetic spirit, one might predict with
certainty, that sudden and universal consequences, favorable to individual and public felicity, would ensue from a renovation of the constitution: at least it must be wise to make the experiment, for should these predictions fail, our condition will not be worse, and if realized, it is infinitely improved.
PRICES OF STOCKS
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes Six per Cent, Three per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania shares.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
Table with 2 columns: Location, Rate. Includes On London, Amsterdam, Hamburg.
Letters for the ship Woodrop Sims, captain Hodgson, for London, will be received at the Coffee-House, till next Monday the 13th instant.
POST-OFFICE
Philadelphia, April 29, 1799. LETTERS for the British Packet Weymouth, for Falmouth, will be received at this office until Tuesday, the 7th May, at 12 o'clock noon. N.B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.
ELEGANT FURNITURE
WILL BE SOLD On Wednesday the 8th inst. in Chesnut-street corner of Eight-street.
A VARIETY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
A great part of which is very elegant and valuable. Terms of sale cash before the delivery of the goods. Connelly & Co. Aucrs. may 6.
FOR SALE
A VALUABLE Lot and two story frame House, situate on the Bethlehem and Allentown road, near the Turk's Head tavern, about 25 miles from Philadelphia. The house is about 45 by 35 feet. On the ground floor are two large commodious rooms; a hall floor; and a large store suitable for dry goods. On the second floor are four rooms. The whole has been built about 8 years, is completely finished, and has been occupied as a store for 7 years past. On the lot (which contains about half an acre) there is a good stable and garden. The above is an excellent stand for business, it being at the intersection of six roads, and is now let for £40 per annum. The present tenant is willing either to continue in the tenure of the whole, or to rent all except two rooms, as may be agreeable to the purchaser. For further information enquire of Jacob Clemens, Turk's Head tavern, as above, or of TIMOTHY BANGER, No. 63, North Sixth-street. may 7.
Received by sundry late arrivals from Hamburg
and for sale by the Subscribers, Creas a la Morlaix, Dowlas, Placillas, of different qualities, widths and prices. Barcelona Brandy in pipes. Also on Hand, Old 4th proof Brandy, Rice, Ruffia Horse Hair, curled and uncured, Do. Deck Nail Rods, and American Steel. Isaac Hazlehurst & Son, eodw. april 30.
St. Croix Sugar & Rum
Landing from on board the brig Two Sisters, Wm. Darrell, master, at Lenkenberger's Wharf below Chesnut-street, and for sale by GEORGE ARMROYD. may 4.
Will be sold at Public sale
Agreeably to the last will and testament of James Cannon, deceased, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, on Thursday the 9th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening.
A LOT of Ground and Buildings thereon erected, situate on the west side of Delaware, No. 84, South Third-street, adjoining ground of William Lewis, esq. 24 feet front on Third-street, and 100 feet 9 inches deep. There is a two story frame building front, a good two story brick kitchen and piazza back, and at the extreme end of the lot there are two tenements of brick and stone. Terms of sale—one third cash, one third in six months, and the remaining third in nine months, with the interest and approved security. The title is indisputable, and possession will be given immediately by JOHN Lisle, SAMUEL WETHERILL, JOHN MCCULLOCH, Executors to the estate of James Cannon. BENSON & YORKE, Aucrs. May 4.
POSTPONEMENT
For Sale at Public Auction. On Wednesday morning next, at 11 o'clock at the Still House wharf, for account of the concurred.
The cargo of the ship Terrific, consisting of
about 800 barrels superfine flour, 6 casks hams, 200 kegs crackers, and And a quantity of lard. Likewise the remains of some casks cut away from said vessel in a gale of wind. BENSON and YORKE, Aucrs. may 4.
Just Landing
From on board the schooner ALBERT, Joseph Paul, master, from St. Croix.
A Cargo of excellent St. Croix RUM
FOR SALE, Enquire of JOSEPH SIMS, d.w. april 22.

Late Foreign Articles
CONTINUED.
Per ship Packet, TROTT, in 36 days from Liverpool, arrived at Boston.
The immediate precursors of the new War.
RASTADT, March 1.
Last night the French, to the number of 25,000 men, passed the Rhine, and published their proclamations. A note was likewise given to the Deputation of the Empire by the French Ministers; in which they declare that if the Empire will oppose the march of the Russian troops, the negotiations for peace shall proceed as before, otherwise the French envoys have orders to leave Rastadt.
Note of the French Legation to the Deputation of the Empire.
The undersigned, Ministers Plenipotentiary of the French Republic, for the negotiation with the Germanic Empire, have received orders from the Executive Directory to transmit to the Deputation of the Empire the Proclamation herewith. They acquit themselves of this commission, by annexing to the present note a copy, certified by them of this Proclamation; as also one of the address of General Jourdan to the army he commands.
The undersigned are charged, at the same time to declare, that the march of the army is only to be considered as a measure of precaution imposed by circumstances: that the desire of peace on the part of the French government is still ardent and sincere; and that it will proceed to conclude it with the Empire provided the Empire shall declare against the march of the Russians.
(Signed, by Bonnier, Debry, Roberjot. )
PROCLAMATION by the DIRECTORY.
The troops of his Majesty the Emperor King of Bohemia and Hungary, in contempt of a Convention concluded at Rastadt, Dec. 16th, 1797, have passed the Inn, and advanced beyond the boundaries of the hereditary countries.
This movement is connected with the march of the Russian troops, now in the States of the Emperor, who openly declare that they come to attack and combat the French Republic.
Ever faithful to the obligation it has imposed on itself, ever animated with the desire of maintaining a state of Peace, and ever disposed to ascribe to his Majesty the Emperor the same sentiments, the French government has demanded a satisfactory declaration relative to this march of the Russian troops, and the passage which has been granted them.
The Emperor has been silent. The Executive Directory, therefore, sees itself compelled by the necessity of self-defence, and the obligation which every state is under to provide for its security, to order the French armies to take such positions as circumstances require. But it declares, at the same time that its desire for peace is inviolable; and that the moment his Majesty the Emperor shall make known, by an amicable declaration, that the Russians have evacuated his States; and that his troops have resumed the positions determined on in the Convention concluded at Rastadt, the French armies shall return to the positions they hitherto occupied.
Approved by the Executive Directory, February 20. (Signed) L. M. REVILLIERE LEPAUX, Pres. LE GARDE, Secretary General.
Proclamation of General Jourdan.
LIBERTY! EQUALITY! Head Quarters of the Army of Mentz, 10th Ventse, 7th year of the French Republic, One and Indivisible.
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF TO THE ARMY, SOLDIERS,
In contempt of a solemn convention the troops of Austria have the first passed the stipulated line demarcation: the Emperor, taking advantage of the pacific dispositions of the French Government, has called into the bosom of Germany, armed Strangers, less known by their military success than their ravages in former wars; and while scraps; and while scrupulous observers of the faith of treaties, you remained behind your lines, in a firm but peaceable attitude, this Prince dared no concerted hostile movements with his new Allies, and availed himself, under favour of perfidious silence, of the advantages which your security gave him. This manifest infraction, this outrage on public faith respected by all civilized nations, has at length compelled the Executive Directory to make reprisals. It has done every thing for Peace, but if war be sought for, it will make it. Soldiers let us quit our lines, and recommence that career we have hitherto pursued with so much glory.
If we meet with opposition to our assuming the military positions towards which the army advances, we will fight. We will fight if the Emperor does not promptly and strictly execute the stipulations of the convention; but faithful to the principles of moderation, which have hitherto characterized the French nation, we will retreat and re-enter our former lines as soon as the Republic shall have received the satisfaction it has a right to expect.
Soldiers, in refusing your arms, recollect that the scourge of war ought only to fall on the enemies of the Republic: your glory will be effaced, your laurels withered, the wishes of your enemies fulfilled, if you are guilty of blameable excesses. You know that your enemies have employed all their arts to arm the Nations of Europe against the French People. Let your conduct give the lie to all their perfidious accusations.
Remember constantly that the army must respect general and individual property, and that every disorder will be retained by force, and punished with severity.
It is you especially, superior officers, chiefs of corps, commanders, whom I shall render personally responsible for the strict execution of my intentions, and those of the Government. Maintain the most exact discipline, provide for the wants of the troops under your command, watch over them incessantly; tell them, that every mean action is unworthy the French name; remind them, that it would stain the glory of the armies of the Republic, and no doubt they will return to good order.
Animated with the principles of justice and equity, the Executive Directory has ordered me to inform you, that its firm intention is to reimburse the people and governments friendly to the Republic, for whatever they furnish to supply the unforeseen necessities of the army. It is requisite, therefore, that there shall be delivered with the most scrupulous punctuality bons, (or certificates) of whatever shall be required or furnished for the army; and to prevent impositions, I hereby give notice, that the Commissary General, authorized by me, shall alone be empowered to levy requisitions of every kind, though the General and Commanders of detached troops may levy requisitions on occasions of urgency; but in every case, a copy shall be transmitted to me, and every imposition punished with the utmost severity, though I trust, soldiers, you will spare this pain to your General.
In consequence of these just regulations worthy the French nation, the inhabitants of Germany, encouraged to disperse the reports propagated by the malevolence of our enemies, will, I hope, remain calm in the midst of the storm, and be convinced that the best means they can take to preserve their property, will be to remain peaceably in their habitations. But if, on the contrary, notwithstanding what I have engaged, the French army shall find the towns deserted and villages abandoned; if their inhabitants shall oppose its march, or refuse to procure it the succours in their power; then, I declare with the same frankness, that I will take other measures to punish them and make repent their temerity.
The General in Chief, (Signed) JOURDAN. (A true Copy) The Gen. of Division, Chief of the Staff, (Signed) ERNOUF.
UPPER RHINE, March 5.
On the 2d inst. General BERNADOTTE, Commander of the French Army of Observation, sent the following Summons to the Rhinegrave SALM, Commander of the Fortress of Philipsburg.
GENERAL, The Austrian Government, contrary to the Treaty of Campo Formio, has taken possession of the Fortress of Ulm, which aggression renders it necessary for us to have a garrison in the fortress which you command. It will be in vain, General, that you will attempt to make opposition, for your garrison is not strong enough to sustain an assault, and the peace, which is on the point of being signed between the German Empire and the French Republic, renders it your duty to prevent the effusion of blood, by delivering up a depot which you cannot protect from the attacks of the Austrian army. I will not suppose, General, that you would deliver it up voluntarily to that army, but were your inclination such, it is at present too distant to afford you the smallest support. The army of General Jourdan is at this moment marching through the Schwartzwald, (Black Forest) to seek the Austrian army in the interior of Bavaria.
I must tell you still more, General, I know that your garrison is discontanted; that the Officers of it are too wise and enlightened to lavish their blood to gratify the lustfulness and caprice of a few arrogant men; and the Soldiers-only wait the signal of attack to declare their dissatisfaction. When the inhabitants shall see that their houses are about to become the prey of the flames they will presently determine which side to take. The Artillery of Landau, which is advancing, will quickly furnish them with what they have long waited for—a sufficient motive to compel their commandant to deliver up the keys.
The terrible example which General Mack has given to all those who lead soldiers to battle against their will, must have furnished you with matter for alarming reflection. But without all these advantages, the army under my command has sufficient means to compel the fortress to surrender. I hope I shall not be compelled by your obstinacy to shed human blood, and make the inhabitants of Philipsburg the innocent victims of the destructive contest.
I cannot repeat sufficiently often, General, that I will not place a garrison in your fortress as an enemy. Far from it; I mean only to hold the place for the German empire, and I call the whole world to witness, that I declare that I will restore Philipsburg to the empire, as soon as the French government shall be certified that the empire can defend it against the ambition of the House of Austria. On you alone, General, depend the lives of many men, and the safety of the inhabitants of Philipsburg; and you will render yourself accountable for the manner in which you shall act, not only to your contemporaries, but to posterity.
Should you oblige me to make the assault, I doubtless cannot but succeed, as the number of troops I have with me, and the other means I possess, render it impossible I should fail: But the punishment will be terrible, of those who have been the cause of resistance to the French Republic; nor will I restrain the rage of the soldiers, which will be furious against you.
I have the honor, &c. (Signed) " BERNADOTTE."
ANSWER
Of the commandant of Philipsburg, to General Bernadotte, dated Auttenheim, near Philipsburg, March 2, 1799.
GENERAL, Your letter of the 12th of Ventose (March 2) which was brought me by adjutant general Gaudin, is of such a nature as I could not have expected to receive at this moment, when Peace is on the point of being signed between the German empire and the French Republic. You yourself must perceive, General, that I should be culpable, were I to deliver up a fortress, the command of which has been entrusted to me by the general in chief of the army of the empire. His residence is not far distant; and still nearer is the place of meeting of the deputies to the congress for the peace of the empire.
The orders and instructions which I may receive from these two quarters, will regulate my conduct. While in expectation of these orders, which, when I receive them, I shall immediately communicate to you, I can only act as every man of honor must act in my place.
The situation of the fortress under my command is not such as you appear to believe; nor do I know of any discontent among the garrison. I must therefore declare to you that I will not receive a French garrison into the place, nor commence hostilities, though I will resist any attack. The assailants will be answerable to our contemporaries and posterity for all the calamities which may follow in consequence of their attack.
The Rhinegrave Salm, Lieutenant General.
LIVERPOOL, March 23.
The Sun of last night, says, "The Report of the Secret Committee of the House of Commons will prove the most important and interesting that ever engaged the attention of the British nation." It will (if the Sun is not misinformed) appear that a plan was very near execution for massacring the members of both houses of Parliament, and afterwards attacking the King's palace! This was to have been executed by United Irishmen, 50,000 of whom are supposed to be now in this country.
HAGUE, January 17.
On the 7th of January, the English frigate the Apollo, of 36 guns, was wrecked off Haaks, near the Texel. A Danish koff took the crew on board, after which the commandant Felder, sent boats to carry off the papers and other effects which might be found on board the frigate. A part of the papers were saved, but the boats incurred the greatest danger in going near the frigate; one of them was lost. People are employed in endeavoring to get off the frigate, which has already ten feet of water on board.
BOSTON, May 3.
The French are exerting themselves to the utmost to equip a fleet at Brest. There has been a general press of sailors in every seaport in France.
A Dutch fleet is ready for sea at the Texel. A Barbary fleet of 8 sail of the line, appeared off Cadiz Feb. 4, were joined by British ships and shaped their course to Minorca.
The French found only one frigate at Naples, and a few transports. The populace were dismayed, and a Proclamation was issued threatening the burning of every house from which a gun should be fired.
The Emperor of Russia, it is said, has demanded in positive terms of the King of Prussia to declare, at once, for or against France.
Hon. T. Grenville, passenger in the Proserpine frigate, arrived safe at Berlin. Admiral Nelson, is furnished with Turkish and Russian troops, and is to make a descent on Calabria.
Insurance on vessels to America has fallen. The Spaniards are very industrious at Cadiz, in equipping a fleet. One rumour is, that it is designed to reduce to order the blacks of St. Domingo.
UNION OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND.
On the 19th of March resolutions in favor of the Union of Ireland with England, were read in the British House of Lords, and agreed to—And April 4, was assigned for taking into consideration an address to his Majesty in favor of that measure.
NEUTRAL COMMERCE.
February 4, the French Council of Elders, discussed certain resolutions relative to fixing signs and characters by which neutral vessels may be known. Arnoult and Denzel opposed them. Their speeches were ordered to be printed; and no decision was made on the propositions.
Sir C. THOMPSON, Vice Ad. of the Red is deceased. Rear Ad. RICHERRY, died lately aged 74. He has not been to India, as reported. French Gen. R. V. is dead of wounds he received at the taking of Naples.
SURINAM FLEET.
An express arrived in town on Monday night from Norwich, brings information of the sailing of the Surinam fleet consisting of between 70 & 80 richly laden American vessels; and of the arrival at Norwich of one of them. Those vessels having been a long time detained, great anxiety for their fate has been entertained. We are told that policies on them have been filled in the town to amount of 400,000 dollars.
NEW YORK, May 6.
On a careful review of the transactions of the European powers for the last year, the general intelligence by the last foreign papers, and the progress of the negotiations at Rastadt, nothing appears to decide, with tolerable certainty, what will be the arrangement of the coming summer.
The report that Spain and Portugal have purchased a temporary respite from French invasion, is not at all to be discredited. The finances of France are in a low state; and it may be very convenient to accept a large sum of money for suspending hostilities against Portugal, until Italy, Egypt and Turkey are subjugated. The conquest of Portugal and Spain will be as easy a year or two hence, as at present, and the delay may operate favourably to France. The plan of threatening a country with invasion, to compel the government to advance heavy sums of money to purchase a continuance of peace is a stale trick of French rapacity. It is a mode of laying nations under tribute, while they are permitted to call themselves independent. It is a species of land piracy, precisely resembling that employed by the Barbary states on the ocean. It is to give nations the alternative of paying tribute of or being slaves, and small states are obliged to submit to it.
The Emperor seems to be preparing to renew the war; at the same time, his conduct is very indecisive, or he meets with unfruitful obstacles, to his views. Foreign papers allege that he was compelled to sign the preliminaries at Leoben; by the want of fidelity in his officers, 4000 of whom have been dismissed on suspicion of disaffection. It is further said that a French officer of high rank had been heard to declare, that it cost Buonaparte more money to support the Austrian army than his own.
Whatever may be in this report, there is ground to believe the effects of French corruption are spread into every part of Europe; and that money and principles of disaffection have greatly weakened the opposition to France.
The court of Berlin appears to attempt to hold neutral ground. Whether the object is to exalt the Prussian power on the ruins of the German empire, and at the expence of Austria; or to become the great balancing power between France, Austria and the North, it may not be easy to decide. So far as the best information goes, we are inclined to believe the views of the king of Prussia are pacific; and that he will not take a decided part, unless to defend his own possessions. It is well known that his policy has been to guarantee the independence of Hamburg, and the free trade of the Elbe, as that trade is beneficial to some part of his own dominions, and it is probable that his power alone has hitherto protected the Hanse towns from French rapine.
On whatever side we turn our eyes, we are led to believe that peace is a distant blessing. The views of France are most indubitably fixed on a general prostration of all the old governments and ecclesiastical establishments of Europe. Their policy is to fritter them down by peace-meals, and subjugate Europe by insinuations. The states on the continent prefer their independence by expedients, like a falling merchant, who makes one sacrifice after another to sustain his sinking credit, instead of the more manly measure of acknowledging his insolvency, or attempting by a collected effort to save himself from ruin.
May 7.
Yesterday arrived the ship Northern Liberties, R. M. Aycough, in 136 days from Canton, whence she sailed in company with the Elizabeth Sage, bound for Salem, (M.) Left at Canton,
Ontario, Whalen, for New York, Swift, White, do. Neptune, Green do. Semeramis, Smith, for Rhode Island, Brig Hazard, Swift, for Boston. Met her river Tygris, Jenny, from Boston, —, Page, from Rhode Island, January 10, parted from the Elizabeth in the straits of Lombock.
March 5 off the Cape of Good Hope, spoke the Barstolf, a Danish ship from Canton, whence she sailed five days after the Northern Liberties. The captain informed us, the Ontario and Swift passed him as he lay at anchor in the Macao roads on the 21st December.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Mar 7.
Jonathan Shieffelin, Esq. Agent of Indian affairs for the territory north-west of the Ohio, left this city on Monday last for New-York, on his way to Detroit.
Mr. Madison and Mr. Patrick Henry are elected members of the Virginia House of Representatives.
The ship Concord, Thompson, of and for this port, from Canton, has been taken by a French privateer, and sent to the Isle of France.
The privateer which captured the Concord, was soon after taken by a British frigate, the prize being then in sight.
Died, at Lyme (Con.) the honorable MATTHEW GRISWOLD, Esq. aged 84, formerly Governor of that State.
Extract of a letter from Captain Silas Swain, of the ship Molly, of this port, dated.
Liverpool, 23d March, 1799.
On the 8th inst. at 8 A. M. I saw a cutter standing athwart us to the northward, we then steered east course for Cape Clear, being only about 16 or 17 leagues from it, and had a fine breeze at N. W. at half past 8 she tacked and stood for us; at 9 she was within gun-shot, and on hoisting my ensign, she immediately ran up a French national flag at her topmast head, and fired a shot between our main and foremast, then tacked and reconnoitred us, giving us her stern chases in going about. We retained our fire, and continued our course under our topsails, and I observed, in lat. 51, 20, N. she was coming up with us again, and at a quarter past meridian she recommenced firing, and running under our starboard quarter, attempted to board us, which was happily prevented, and we immediately exchanged broadsides; she then approached us on the larboard quarter within pistol shot, and gave us her other broadside, which we instantly returned; she then hauled off a little, removed her ensign to her main peak, and running up a pendant to the masts-head immediately attempted again to board us on our starboard quarter, which was as before prevented—we then exchanged broadsides twice, when she hauled off, hauled down her colors, and lay too.
She was a fine new brig of 16 fixes, and full of men, was coppered and sailed very fast.
We have received considerable damage in our sails, rigging and hull, but thank God, have not lost one of our men. We found our quarters prof. against grape shot, none having penetrated, tho' many struck us on each side.
The General Society of the Cincinnati, at their triennial meeting, held in the city of Philadelphia, on the 8th day of May, 1799, have elected the following gentlemen officers of the Society for the ensuing three years:
General GEORGE WASHINGTON, President-General. Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON Vice-President-General. Major WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary-General. Doctor N. DORSEY, Assistant Secretary-General. Brigadier General WILLIAM MACPHERSON, Treasurer General.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia, May 8.
The Northern Liberties, from Canton, has arrived at New-York—Left there, the Camilla, Roberts, of this port.
Ship Eliza, from Calcutta, has arrived at Boston—touched at the Cape of Good Hope—found there a privateer of 16 guns, prize to the British, and was informed, that previous to her capture, she had taken the ship Concord, Thompson, of and for this port, from Canton, and sent her for the Isle of France.
Ship Washington, Foster, of and for Baltimore, from Liverpool, has been taken and sent into Rochester.
A large ship of war anchored the evening before last below the Brown, supposed to be the United States frigate.
Notes Mislaid or Lost.
TWO Notes of Hand mislaid at the Bank of North America, or lost between said Bank and the Counting-house of the Publisher. One signed J. Gourjon, and dated 21st March 1799, at 90 days, in favor of and endorsed Robt. C. Latimer, for 239 dols. 20 cts. One signed for John Leamy, dated 26th Robt. Bridges, jun. 3 April 1799, at 60 days, for 1500 dols. payable to Robert C. Latimer, and by him indorsed. Notice is hereby given that if the above Notes are offered to be paid that they belong to me and payment is stopped and if any person finds the same it is requested they may be returned to me and for so doing, a suitable reward, if demanded, will be paid.
Robert C. Latimer. may 9.
JUST LANDING,
From on board the ship Woodrop Sims' JOHN B. HODGSON, commander, from CANTON,—and for sale by JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water-Street, Bohem Teas, in whole, half, and qr. chests, Hyson, Hyson Gomee, Young Hyson and Hyson Keen Teas, in quarter chests, Souehong and Peche Souehong in-quarter chests and boees. An assortment of Silks, Boglepores, Hair Ribbon, Umbrellas, and Fans, A complete assortment of China Ware,
Macpherson's Blues.
BATTALION ORDERS, May 7, 1799.
Artillery, Grenadiers and Infantry are ordered to parade at the Mrazine in Chf. nat. street, on Thursday the 9th inst. precisely at 4 o'clock, P. M. completely equipped for the purpose of going through their Brigade. Cartridges will be furnished them on the parade.
By order of the Commandant, JOHN M'CAULEY, Adj.

Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty-first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several States herein after mentioned, viz:
First —Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presqu'isle; at Michillimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Ouatapon on the river Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.
Second —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States.
Third —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Peque; at Coleiraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina.
Fifth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beac n Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte, at Fayetteville, at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.
Sixth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charcotteville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carterville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of Virginia.
Seventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagers town, at Bladensburg, at George town, at Harper's Ferry, at Easttown, at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.
Eighth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easttown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Ninth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackenback, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey.
Tenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-Point, at Poughkeepsie, at Harlem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kinderhook, at Sullivan, at Newburgh, at Albany, at Coneshaugie, at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Eleventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Groton, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Southington, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the State of Connecticut.
Twelfth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Bristol's Point, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.
Fourteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any Fort, place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of New-Hampshire and Vermont.
The Ration to be furnished is to consist of the following articles, viz: Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, 1 lb. at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a pint per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michillimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good
and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required, to be permitted to stand every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for at any time when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 19th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckarora branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support 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 Interest, 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 arrears 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 thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sum 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 during 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.
Notice.
THE subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, lat. of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay.
W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street.
REAL ESTATES.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property,
ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th Streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 206 feet.
The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard.
Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, contains 9 in front, on Market-street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house & a kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family.
The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 13 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends.
ON CHESTNUT STREET.
A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 158 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover,
KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c.
RICHARD RUNDLE.
The Subscriber offers for Sale,
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets;—the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it.
Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmeier's on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant.
A large elegant two story Stone House, situated on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground;—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it.
A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquoc Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises.
A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to
JOSEPH BALL.
Valuable Property for Sale,
In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground-rent of 205 per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to
JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut street, next door to the premises.
Valuable Lands for Sale.
ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the fourth mile and binding on the Choptank river several sides, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each. The terms of sale as follows, viz: Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798.
WM MARBURY, Agent for the State of Maryland.
Removal.
THOMAS CLAYTON, Hater, Has removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's
HATS.
Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale. He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of
Fashionable English Hats,
Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices.
FOR SALE,
50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Russell, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Clinch, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abington, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession.
The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to
Petersburg, Feb. 11. F. & A. TUBEUF.
FOR SALE,
At the two mile stone, on the Wessabicon, or Ridge Road,
A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 ft. front, by 43 ft. deep, a poultry, milk house, pump, ice house, and farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 23 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the manor house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. Forsterms apply to
SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street.
NOTICE,
A Certificate of one share of Bank Pennsylvania stock, No. 725, in my name, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
JOHN VAUGHAN.
Patent Ploughs,
To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure.
Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street.
Who has for Sale,
Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon.
Charles Newbold.
Valuable Property for Sale.
FOR SALE,
THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Sassafras River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smook house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it 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 sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soils mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia.
ARCHIBALD M'CALL, Jus. m. tf.
NOTICE.
THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No 4185, 5 shares No 4186, and 3 shares No 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No 2088, which were forwarded by the Countess of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said stock in the name of Stadenitki & Son, of Amsterdam, No 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
CLEMENT BIDDLE.
A Place Wanted.
A SITUATION in a Merchant's Counting House is desired, for a Young, of the age of 17, of reputable connections, and possessing the requisite acquirements. Apply to the printer.
NOTICE.
THE Public are requested not to receive any drafts, notes, obligation, or bill of any kind drawn in favor of or indorsed by
Abijah Hunt. F. & A. Hunt. Jesse & Abijah Hunt. Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt. Abijah & Jno. W. Hunt. Snodgrass, & Co.
Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the subscriber.
About twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the carrier near the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians.
SAMUEL MEERER. April 26.
To be Let,
TWO HOUSES, No. 152 and No. 153, on the East side of Second street, near Spruce street, and three Grain Lots near the city. For terms, apply to
CHARLES WHARTON, No. 136, South Second Street.
Who has for Sale,
Five boxes of Lenaw. One hundred boxes of Tea China Black, blue and colored Lutestring Silk Umbrellas, &c. &c.
May 1
THE COMMISSIONERS,
APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give
NOTICE,
THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions.
By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y.
2d mo. 12.
N. B. Ten dollars to be paid each share at the time of Subscribing.
30 dollars at the expiration of the time of subscribing.
two months
30 ditto, ditto, 4 months
30 ditto, ditto, 6 months
To be Sold at Private Sale,
TWO tracts of Land, being the estate of doctor Samuel Cooper, lately deceased, lying in Talbot county on the Waters of Tuckaboo Creek in the state of Maryland.
One of them immediately on this said creek is part of a tract called Hampton, and part of another tract called Rich Range, containing about Two Hundred acres; there are on the said plantation a tolerable good dwelling house and kitchen, a some useful outbuildings, an apple orchard, and a spring of excellent water; this place, about five or six miles from Tuckaboo Bridge, and about four miles from Kingstown, is bounded in part by lands now or lately of William Sherwood, and of Hugh Work, in the heart of the fisheries, and conveniently situated for a person in the trading or retail line.
The other is a Plantation one or two miles distant from the above, being part of a tract called Duke's Choice, and part of a tract called Struberry, containing about two hundred and thirty seven acres—This place well timbered, is bounded in part by the lands now or lately of William Hayward and that of George Wilson—there is a dwelling house thereon, and some other improvements not considerable.
The payments will be made easy to