Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-10-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN W. FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1894.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12.
COMMERCIAL IMPORTANT.
Yesterday arrived at Chester, the ship Franklin, capt. Jones in 34 days from Bourdeaux. By this arrival we have received the following important letter. It may be relied on as authentic, as the signature of Mr. Fenwick is in his own hand writing.
(COPY.)
Paris, Aug. 21st, 1798.
Joseph Fenwick, Esq. Bourdeaux.
Dear Sir,
Thinking it as agreeable to you, as interesting to our commerce, I hasten to inform you I have received to day an official copy of the arrest of the Directory, taking off the embargo laid on our vessels. This arrest is not yet published, but I hope it will be soon in every port of France, and of course put to execution.
Yours truly,
(Signed) FULWAR SKIRWITH.
True Copy,
JOSEPH FENWICK.
CHESTER, October 10.
ARRIVED.
Brig Eliza, Peterfon, from Leghorn A Gentleman who came in the Eliza, politely handed the following information.
The Eliza was captured on her outward passage by a corvette of the French republic and carried to Ajaccio, in the island of Corsica, and at the expiration of one month after her capture, was liberated. The expenses which accrued in obtaining the liberation of vessel and cargo, were very considerable; as it was necessary to bribe almost all the public officers in the port. Captain Dyre, late of the Schooner Variety, of Dunbury, came passenger in the Eliza, his vessel was condemned in Ajaccio. His papers were in the most perfect order; was bound to Leghorn, from Dunbury. His cargo, which was fish, was actually caught on board the Schooner in which it was exported, accompanied with every document to prove it American property; and that the fish was cured in the United States. Yet the whole was condemned as English fish, and as being English property, upon the most frivolous and inconsistent pleas.
The Eliza left Leghorn the 12th August, when it was currently reported that a most desperate engagement had taken place between the French fleet in which Buonaparte had embarked, and the British fleet commanded by admiral Nelson, near the island of Candia. The result was (as was generally believed) that Buonaparte was a prisoner on board the Culloden, commodore Trowbridge, and that Nelson was dead. One report was, that he was killed in the action; another, that his ship, a 74 had grappled the L'Orient, the French admiral's ship of 120 guns, that after a most tremendous conflict, the L'Orient sunk, and before Nelson could clear his grappling irons, he was carried down with her, and all on board perished; that the command had devolved on Trowbridge; and that he captured Buonaparte endeavouring to escape in a small vessel, which he had ready for that purpose.
From the foregoing, and the accounts which were prevalent in Leghorn, it was generally believed that Buonaparte was a prisoner. The accounts upon this interesting subject were very contradictory and not authentic; but I took every pains to obtain as accurate information as possible and it is my opinion, that Nelson is dead, and that Buonaparte is a prisoner to Trowbridge. A vessel arrived at Leghorn from Alexandria in 30 or 35 days passage, the captain of which reported that the French fleet had not arrived at Alexandria, and that he saw nothing of the fleet, nor heard of any engagement: As he was consigned to a house in the French interests, no doubt, they would instruct him to say so.
On the 11 July, off Carthagena, the Lion captain Dixon, a British sixty-four gun ship, fell in with four large Spanish frigates returning from Algiers, under the command of commodore O'Neal. O'Neal ordered Dixon to strike his colours, Dixon said he would think of it, and immediately gave O'Neal a broad side, an action commenced which lasted two hours, when O'Neal made sail for Carthagena, with three frigates, leaving under the care of the Lion, the Dorotha of 44 guns and 130 men, by whom she was conducted to Naples, where she arrived about the 4th of August.
The Dorotha had 30 men killed, and 45 wounded, who were sent to an hospital at Naples. The Lion had one man wounded, since dead. The Lion during the engagement, was so much encumbered with her cargo, that she could not fire all her lower deck guns.
Remote Subscribers for this Gazette are requested to forward pr. post, the arrearages due from them respectively. Postmasters who may have received subscriptions are earnestly desired to remit the same. At this interesting and distressing crisis, attention to this notice will peculiarly oblige the Editor.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, October 11. FAST DAY.
Thursday the 18th instant, is appointed by the reverend Classes of N. Brunswick, a day of fasting and prayer, and is recommended to be observed as such by the different congregations they represent.
Marine Register.
Ship Independence, Taber, London 53 days. Joseph, Felt, St. Peterburgh 100 days. Ship Joseph, Felt, July 30, lat. 57, 40, Fair Island, N.W. 8 or 9 leagues, spoke the Neptune, west from St. Peterburgh, bound to R. Island, out 25 days. Sept. 23, lat. 13, 16, spoke brig Hall, from Gottsburgh, bound to Bolton, out 56 days.
Plymouth, (Eng.) August 1.
The Iris and Saratoga, American ships, which failed yesterday with the Agincourt, of 64 guns, are put back, in consequence of having ran foul of each other, and received considerable damage.
August 11.
Arrived the American ship Alliance, of and from New-York, Capt. David Jervett, laden with tobacco, pot and pearl ashes, cotton, mahogany, &c. bound to London, taken on the 22d ult. by L'Heureux French privateer, and re-taken on the 2d inst. by the Cambrian frigate, of 44 guns, Hon. Capt. A. K. Legge.
Passengers in the Independence, from London, Captain Roachand Delbon, of New London—both their vessels were condemned in France. Mr. Normand, and Master R. Kyle, of London—and 4 steerage passengers.
The Emperor has proposed to His Majesty the King of Prussia, to form with him and other northern powers, a coalition, tending to protect Monarchical governments against the attack of Democratic republics. The King returned an answer, that the proposal was of a nature so extremely delicate and important, as to demand the most mature consideration; and he requested His Imperial Majesty, in his turn, to acquaint him with the tenor of the secret articles of the treaty of Campo Formio. But this request has for the present been declined by the Emperor, who however, assured His Majesty that these articles did not in the least concern him, and that if he would obtain from the French government leave for their being communicated to him, his Imperial Majesty would most readily comply with his request.
Blanchard is at Rouen, preparing six balloons for an aerial expedition.
A classical lady in London wrote some time ago to a political friend at Chelmsford, to the following effect:—"My dear, I have just time to inform you, that Miss Pitt arrived that Somersby has taken Mansel and all his Night."—To which the other replied—"I am not all sorry for it, my friend, as I knew the Mansels are particularly fond of long days."
RICHMOND, October 2.
What must add to the affliction which all those are now groaning under, in consequence of the late dreadful mortality at City Point, where one sixth part of the usual number of inhabitants residing there, have been swept off in the course of twenty odd days; is a well founded belief, that all this calamity might have been prevented, if the Executive of the state, had due attention to the notice which the quarantine officer of that port gave about the middle of August, of the danger to be apprehended from vessels arriving under short passages from Philadelphia. For there remains not the smallest doubt (if any regard is to be paid to the opinion of the several Physicians who have attended there) but that the fatal malady was spread by the ship Nestor of Portland, Charles Wait, master; which vessel arrived at City Point from Philadel, via on the 24th of August, have thrown four dead overboard on her passage. Being without hands to load with tobacco, Negroes were called upon, and out of eleven thus employed, ten have died: and almost every unfortunate case, can be traced to having been on board this unfortunate vessel, or to a communication with the sick therefrom; for those of the inhabitants who have not been thus exposed are yet unusually healthy; and thank Heaven, there appears to be some hope that the king of terrors is at length satisfied with the dreadful carnage which he hath made at that devoted and unfortunate place.
Latest European Intelligence.
LONDON, July 27.
According to the latest advices from Mount Caucasus, peace has been concluded and signed at Tiflis between Russia and Persia. The treaty is tolerably advantageous to the Persian monarch, the court of Russia having given up the conquests which its troops made on that side, except some villages and portions of territory on the Caspian sea, and particularly Derbent and Baccow, which have been already ceded by former treaties. Notwithstanding this peace a body of twenty thousand men remains posted along the river Cyrus. It appears that this little army has given umbrage to the Porte, since orders have been given by the latter, to assemble an army of observation in the neighbourhood.
By a decree of the Legislature of the Batavian republic of the 9th of July, on the application of the Provisional Directory all the members of the second National Assembly arrested last January (the Batavian 18th Fructidor) have been set at liberty.
The merchants of Amsterdam have given public notice of their having received intelligence from Cologne, that with respect to the French tolls on the Rhine, the merchandise shall be expedited in the same manner as formerly until further orders. English goods, or commodities considered as such, to which also belong all refined Dutch furs, are alone prohibited, and ordered to remain 25 leagues distance from the frontiers.
The following extract of a letter from L'Orient, respecting the state of the Mauritius, is not uninteresting:—"An English brig called the Lucy, taken by the frigate la Seine, has just entered this port. If we may credit the crew put on board of this prize, it would seem that the frigate was bringing back to Europe all the Republican troops which remained in the Ile de France. The flower of these troops was sent to Batavia, to join their brethren in arms, whose ranks have been much thinned by the intemperance of the climate. The remaining troops having declined to go thither, the Colonial Assembly has thought proper to send them to Europe, and the people of colour are ordered to do garrison duty."
Private advices add, that the colonial assembly, after having thus got rid of all the republican troops, has applied for succours to the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. It will be recollected, that this assembly constantly refused, two years since, to admit the commissaries sent by the Directory. This is the only one of all the ancient possessions of France, which has hitherto steered clear of the horrors of the revolution, which may be greatly attributed to the wisdom of count Macarthe, Governor of the island.
August 3.
An artist has lately discovered that magnetic attraction has a very powerful influence on the due performance of watches, and that the balance wheel has, in many instances a great degree of polarity. This discovery may be of considerable advantage in improving the correctness of time-keepers.
The burden of the French hymn which was sung on the 27th of July, the anniversary of the fall of Robespierre, and on the introduction of the Roman statues and pictures was—
ROME is not now at ROME, ROME is now at PARIS. The exactions and oppressions exercised by the French in Rome, where they have latterly been compelled by the sheer poverty of the people to remit contributions to the amount of two millions and a half, have no doubt, compelled many a Roman to exclaim in language similar to that of our Shakespeare, in his Titus Andronicus.
"Dost thou not perceive That Rome is but a wilderness of Tygers."
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12.
HEALTH OFFICE.
October, 11, 1798.
THE Board of Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals, felicitate their fellow citizens on the rapid decline of the prevailing fever since the 1st inst. the prosperous state of the City Hospital, and enlivening prospect of a speedy termination of the calamity, which has overwhelmed our city. None can more ardently desire the return of their fellow citizens in safety, to the comforts of their own fireside; but they deprecate the consequences of precipitation, where so much caution and prudence is required.
The apprehension of the Board has been awakened by the too hasty return of many individuals who have inconsiderately hazarded their own health and the public welfare; several of whom, the Board are sorry to add, have been seized with the fever shortly after their return.
The weather since the 6th inst. has been extremely unfavourable, and the number of the sick have considerably increased; which would evidently be augmented by the accumulation of persons, particularly those from a pure atmosphere. The Board earnestly solicit public attention to considerations so important; and entreat the forbearance of their fellow, until returning health shall invite them home.
The Board cannot too strongly impress the propriety and necessity of cleaning and purifying (previous to the return of the inhabitants) the bedding, cloathing, and houses, in which the disease has existed; for which purpose they recommend the liberal use of lime. They also repeat their recommendation to the commissioners, to have the pumps frequently and copiously worked, as the water is now extremely offensive and unwholesome.
The board assure their fellow-citizens that whenever the health of the City and Liberties shall be so restored as to admit the return of the inhabitants with safety, not a moment shall be delayed in announcing the glad tidings.
By order of the board of Managers, Wm. JONES, President. Attest, TIMOTHY PAXSON
We are happy in copying the following from a late London paper—
Our readers, will see from the paper of instructions sent to the American ministers on the disclosure of the money intrigue, that the government purges with firmness the simple and honest line of conduct they originally adopted, and declare that they will not buy a peace, even from individuals or the state. We hope this plain and steady deportment will secure to them that blessing. The navy of America, though not in a situation to bear a comparison with the fleets of Great Britain, is yet respectable as the
effort of an infant State, struggling in defence of its liberties, and is certainly adequate to the defence of the American commerce against the crippled remains of the maritime force of France.
DONATIONS.
Received at the Encampment at Mather's place, for the use of the poor.
October 11.
A cart load of potatoes and apples, and a waggon load of straw from Mr. George Catter.
Two sheep, a quantity of potatoes, and some apples from Mr. Leonard Shallcross, of Oxford township.
Forty yards linsey and flannel, and 24 pair of hose, from Mr. Samuel Read, of Germantown.
Thirty bushels sweet potatoes, 2 1 2 do. Irish potatoes, 1 bushel peas, 12 1 2 bush. apples, 9 pair fowls, and 21 lbs. cheese, from sundry inhabitants on Rancocas creek, Burlington county, collected by Mr. Wm. Ruth.
Eighty-nine pieces of newly made cloathing for women and children, from Mrs. Julia Scott, Mrs. Sitgreaves, and Miss Sophia C. Kemper, of Easton Pennsylvania.
Twenty fat sheep from Messrs. F. Dufar & Robert Heysham.
125 pounds salt meat, 10 pair of shoes, seventeen fat sheep, fifteen bushels sweet potatoes, 17 1 2 do. Irish potatoes, 10 cheese, 60 lbs. rye flour, 1 bushel beats, 1 bundle cloaths, 2 bundles bitter herbs, and 62 dollars and 84 cents cash, from Messrs. John Cox, Charles French, and James Burr, collected by them from the inhabitants of Moorstown and its vicinity, and from citizens of Philadelphia residing there.
One bundle containing 32 pieces of cloathing, and one bundle containing 1 dozen sets of infants new made cloathing, from the young ladies of Mrs. Robert Smith's family, Frankford.
John Inskeep, Isaac W. Morris, } Com- mitees.
Masters Place, Oct. 12.
On Friday the 5th instant died of the prevailing fever, in the nineteenth year of his age, Mr. John Nichols, Son of William Nichols Esq. Marshall of the District of Pennsylvania.
By those who knew this young and amiable victim of Pestilence, his virtues will be long remembered, his loss be long deplored. It has happened to few, however, who have been snatched away so early, to leave, in one single trait of character, something speaking, even to the heart of stranger, beyond volumes of panegyric. The History of the few last days of his life, therefore deserves to be recorded, as affording an instance of friendship, gratitude, and irreproachable conduct.
Mr. Nichols had been seized with the fever a few weeks ago, and during his sickness was constantly and affectionately attended by Henry Hillegas, Esq. The strength of his constitution had got the better of the violence of the disease, and he had just removed to the country, in a state of convalescence, when Mr. Hillegas was seized with the same disorder. His heart told him he owed a debt, and in his weak situation, he knew he could scarcely pay it with less than life. The whispers of self-preservation were unheard; the intreaties of those who loved him, were too feeble to resist the calls of what he thought a sacred duty. He returned to the centre of contagion, attended the sick bed, watched the expiring moments, closed the eyes of his friend, and in a few days followed him to that place, where they shall part no more.
"Weep not disconsolate friends, he is gone to happier climes!"
DIED, on Tuesday the 9th inst. in the twenty-fourth year of his age, WILLIAM MORRIS, Esquire.
The death of this young gentleman may be deemed a public loss. To a strong natural understanding, and a distinguishing mind, aided by an excellent education, he had added great acquirements of knowledge, both of men and things. He possessed a generous and benevolent heart, influenced by the highest sense of honour and integrity.
He was about to enter upon the great theatre of the world, by engaging in the practice of the law. Those who knew him had sanguine expectations that he would become eminent at the bar, useful to society, and serviceable to his country; to which he had that natural and strong attachment which would have led him forth, whenever he could have been useful.
A premature death has blasted these hopes, and left a disconsolate family to bemoan a loss, of which they are but too sensible.
This feeble tribute to his memory, proceeds from the pen of one who knew and appreciated his worth.
Guardians of the Poor.
The adjourned meeting of the General Board to Thursday next the 11th instant, is further postponed in consequence of the continuance of the prevailing fever.
PETER MIERCKEN, President.
Alms House, Oct. 8.
Wanted—A Boy to attend an
Office, situated in a healthy part of the city. Enquire at No. 21, North Seventh Street.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT. For 12th October.
ADMITTED.
Ann Riggins John Henry. Jane Howard John Dumont. John Hevely Wm. Mouey. Wm. Smith Elizabeth Hall. Patience Daily Lawrence Brown. Martin Everhart Thomas Richards. Rachel Kirk.
DIED.
Juliana Kiferin John James. Geo. H. Zimmerman John Henry. Isabella Carbray Wm. Goldsmith. John George A. Ronaldson. Remaining in the Hospital 87, of whom 41 are on the recovery.
Interred from city and suburbs 13. City Hospital 8. Total 21.
PHILIP S. PHYSICK.
Christopher Darrah, Steward. By order of the Board of Managers.
WILLIAM JONES, President.
Attest, TIMOTHY PAXSON, Clerk.
THIRTY-SIX new cases of the prevailing fever, reported by 15 Physicians, for the last 24 hours.
List of all the Burials in the several Grave Yards of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, as taken from the books kept by Clergymen, Sextons, &c.
Table with 3 columns: Names of the Burial Grounds, Adults, Children. Rows include Christ Church, St. Peter's, St. Paul's, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Third Presbyterian, Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's Church, Trinity Church, Friends, Free Quakers, Sweeds, German Lutheran, German Reformed Presbyterian, Moravians, Baptists, Methodists, Universalists, Jews, City Hospital, Kensington, Coates's. Total for the last 24 hours: 34 Adults, 7 Children.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from the Marine Camp, at Marine, by name David Luper, though supposed to be a deserter, he enlisted as a Fifer, and received a Bounty of TEN DOLLARS, given him out of a fund, subscribed by the Officers of the Marine Corps for the purpose of obtaining good musick; He took with him a Watch belonging to the Drummer. He is about 5 feet nine or ten inches high and well proportioned, aged 30 years or thereabout, sallow complexion, long sandy hair, grey eyes, large lips, his under lip having a remarkable notch in the middle, a Carpenter by trade, born in Philadelphia—had on when he went away the Musick Uniform of the Navy—Viz. red with blue, belt edged with yellow. Whoever secures said fellow and delivers him at my Camp, shall receive the above reward.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from my Detachment at Bordentown this day, a Marine, by name George Redman, a Native of Ireland, about 25 years of age five feet eight or nine inches high, dark complexion, black hair tied; black eyes well made and quarrelsome, when in liquor is fond of singing—had on a blue feaman's jacket light pantaloons, cotton Stockings, round Hat, and had under his Pantaloons a pair of Nankin Breeches. Whoever apprehends and sends the said Deserter to the Marine Camp, shall receive the above Reward.
OCTOBER 11, 1798 } HENRY A. WILLIAMS, Lt. Marines
PROCLAMATION.
BY virtue of a precept from JOHN D. COXE, Esquire, president of the court of Oyer and terminer and general goal delivery for the trial of all capital and other offences in the county of Bucks; in HENRY WYNKOOP and FRANCIS MURRAY, judges of the same court—a court of Oyer and terminer, and general goal delivery, will be held at Newtown, in the said county of Bucks, on Monday the 5th day of November next. All those who will prosecute against the prisoners in the goal of said county, are required to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just—and all the justices of the peace, coroners and constables, within the said county, are required to be then and there, in their proper persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions and examinations and other their remembrances, to do those things which to their offices belong, in that behalf to be done, &c. OCT. 4, 1798. DANIEL THOMAS, Sheriff.
To be Sold.
An elegant and convenient House, in Chestnut Street, next door to the Bank of North America. THE Lot is thirty by one hundred and seventy eight. The House has been thoroughly repaired within a few months.—Apply to the Printer. august 8
The Office of the Committee,
Appointed to superintend the building of the Frigate to be loaned to the United States, is removed to No. 112 Spruce Street—of which those gentlemen who have not already come forward with their subscriptions will please to take notice. ROBERT RITCHIE, Sec'y. august 7
Should a gentleman, a native of Tenerife, who has been known in America by the name of Lewis Martin Ceval at one time, and at another by that of Lewis Ceval Baliser, be alive, and will apply to James Barry, of Baltimore, he will hear of something highly to his interest. Or should he be deceased, any person who will address a certificate of his death, properly authenticated, will be rewarded with twenty dollars, by applying as above. Mr. Pelletier is supposed to be some where in the state of Massachusetts. august 1

In the Name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, By THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of the said Commonwealth, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, it has been stated to me by the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, That on the night of Saturday the first instant, the House now occupied by the said Bank, commonly called Carpenter's Hall, was burglariously entered, by some villain, or villains unknown, and therefrom a considerable number of Bank Notes of various descriptions and denominations were stolen and carried away: TO THE INTENT that the perpetrator, or perpetrators of so great a crime, and the accessory thereto, may be discovered and brought to condign punishment, I have deemed it expedient to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering and promising a REWARD of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to any person, or persons, who shall discover the perpetrator, or perpetrators of the said crime, or any of them, or any accessory thereto, before or after the fact, to be paid on the conviction of all or any of the offenders: AND I do hereby further offer and promise A FREE AND ENTIRE PARDON unto any one of the perpetrators, or accessories aforesaid of the commission of the said crime, who shall make a full and satisfactory disclosure of all the circumstances relative to the contriving and accomplishing the same, and of the names and places of abode of his or her associates, so that such associates may be apprehended and convicted: AND all the Judges, Justices, Sheriffs, Constables, and other Public Officers of this Commonwealth (according to the duties of their respective stations) are hereby required and enjoined to use all lawful means to detect and bring to justice each and every person concerned in contriving, or perpetrating the crime aforesaid.
GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Germantown, the third day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Commonwealth the twenty-third. THOMAS MIFFLIN. By the Governor: A. J. DALLAS. Secretary of the Commonwealth.
New Encampment. The Committee who superintend the encampment at Mather's place near the Mill Pond on the Germantown Road, about two miles from the city, respectfully inform their country friends that they stand in need of an immediate supply of vegetables and straw for the use of those distressed citizens who are flying from the present calamity. The committee flatter themselves that the same liberality will be found in the farmer, and others, to supply this Encampment, as has been to that on the Common-sense Schuylkill, both having the same laudable object in view. John Inkeps, John Robeson, Jane W. Morris. COMMITTEE. Camp, Mather's Place, September 10, '98.
THE Committee are happy in having it in their power to inform those citizens who are not in a situation to provide for themselves and are desirous to remove from the city or liberties, that they are now prepared to receive from 6 to 700 persons at the Encampment on Mather's Place, in the Northern Liberties where such persons will be furnished with comfortable apartments and necessary provisions during the present calamity. TENTS. The committee of the guardians of the poor, appointed for the superintendence of the tents on Schuylkill, acknowledge with gratitude and sincere satisfaction, the generous liberality of donations they have experienced. It is with deference to public opinion, and public compassion, that they inform their feeling fellow citizens, that they have near seventy pregnant women, who will, ere they leave the encampment, stand in not only need, but necessity of clothing for their infants. To mothers, whose hearts can beat with tenderness to their offspring. To those amiable young ladies, whose best and benevolent affections are extended to the frail g babe. To fathers who have it in their power, this respectful request is addressed. By order of the committee, PETER MERCKEN, Chairman. October 3, 1798.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the Premises, on Thursday the 11th inst. at 2 o'clock, P. M. three elegant situations for COUNTRY SEATS. COMMANDING views of several Gentlemen's Country Seats, the river Delaware, and all the adjacent country; fronting on the road leading from Frankford to Germantown; about three quarters of a mile NW. from Frankford, and three from Germantown. One of the lots containing thirteen, the other two seventeen acres each; or if a larger quantity of land should be wanted, the subscriber can add to each as may best suit the purchaser. A little need be said respecting the situation of these lots, as no description can be given of them which will equal to a view of the lots themselves. The Land is in high order, chiefly in clover; and the terms of payment will be rendered easy to the purchaser, and made known at the day of sale. All materials for building can be had very handsomely, and as cheap, if not cheaper, than any where else. The subscriber will contract to deliver stone of a superior quality to any in the country, for one dollar per perch, to the purchasers of the above lots. Any gentleman wishing to view them before the day of sale, will please apply to the subscriber at his farm adjoining the lots to be sold. WM. DAVIDSON. N. B. Will be sold at private sale, a handsome small FARM, containing from 20 to 70 acres, with a commodious stone dwelling-house, carriage house, stables, and other necessary buildings. October 3. TO BE LET, And immediate possession given; A large convenient, well finished house, No. 23 High-street, lately occupied by Doctor Wistar, with Coach house and Stables. Enquire of WILLIAM SHEATS, No. 168, High-street. July 22.
AURORA OFFICE, October 10, 1798. Reports having been circulated that THE AURORA was not to be re-published, the public are hereby respectfully informed that the want of hands alone has prevented its re-publication several days ago; but that such arrangements are now making as will assure the appearance of the paper in the course of the present, or the first week of the next month.
SOUTHWARK. October 8, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Commissioners of the District of Southwark have removed their Hall to the usual place, commonly known by the name of James Lillie's School House, in consequence of the rapid decline of the Epidemic Fever, especially in the vicinity thereof. By order of the Board of Commissioners Wm. LINNARD, President. Attest, WILLIAM PENROSE, Clerk, pro tem. October 9.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Guard House in New-Castle, this morning, STEPHEN BOWDEN, a private Marine, belonging to the Frigate United States. He is about 30 years of age, five feet ten inches high, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, born in England, and by trade a Brick-lay. Prior to the 3rd of June, the date of his enlistment, he resided in Philadelphia, where it is probable he will endeavour to go. Any person who will apprehend the said deserter, and secure him in any jail within the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward. F. WHARTON, Capt. Marines. New Castle, Oct. 8.
Select & Common Council. THE Select Council and the Members elect of the Select and Common Councils are EARNESTLY requested to meet on Friday next, precisely at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Middle Ferry on Schuylkill, in order to receive the returns of the judges of the election, pursuant to the directions of the act of incorporation. It will be necessary that a quorum of the two Councils be formed on that day. It is therefore expected that members will be punctual in their attendance, agreeably to this Notice. By order, Wm. H. Tod, Clerk S. C. Ed. J. Coale, Clerk C. C. October 10.
A Quarterly Meeting of the Carpenter's Company will be held at their Hall on Monday evening next at 6 o'clock. JOSEPH WORRELL, War'en. October 11.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogheads RUM, Of high proof and fine flavour. July 19. FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sch. Sincerity Benjamin Monteth Master, from Laguira, consisting of 945 Pongas of Cocoa 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo 210 Bales of Cotton 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willings & Francis. No. Eleventh street. July 2.
Madras and Ventrapaulam HANDKERCHIEFS, Searlaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front street. may 18. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, NO. ELEVENTH-STREET, 18 Bags Fresh Cloves. Willings & Francis. ditto. June 29.
LANDING, At South Street wharf, the cargo of the Ship Connecticut, from Batavia About 300 tons of Java Coffee, of the growth of 1794 and 1795 60 tons of Java Sugar, In cannisters—for sale by PETER BLIGHT, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 150 hds. choice Jamaica Sugars Jamaica rum in hds Brandy 1st and 4th proof in pipes, hds. and quarter casks Madeira in pipes Old Batavia Arrack July 2.
CAUTION. WHEREAS a certain person swindled from me on the first inst. by giving me in lieu thereof a forged check on the Bank of North America, a note of that date, drawn in my favour by Mr. John Travis; and payable in six months, for three thousand four hundred and fifty seven dollars and forty-six cents. ALL persons are desired not to receive any transfer of it, as it will not be paid by either the drawer or endorser unless recovered by law. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Race Street. august 6.
The Public are hereby informed, THAT I did not mean to authorise Col. William Nichols to declare, that I would not pay, unless recovered by law, my note alluded to in his caution of the 6th of August, published in the Gazette of the United States of last evening. I sincerely lament his loss, and told him I would do all I could do consistently with my credit to serve him, but went no further. JOHN TRAVIS. august 7.
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Mercantile Office, or to go as Supercargo, by a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, who has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Supercargo, can be well recommended, —Please to enquire at the Printer's. august 11.
A House to let, In Fourth street, next door to the Indian Queen. Enquire of ROBERT SMITH, No. 58, South Front street. July 25.
To be Sold, at private Sale, A Plantation and Tract of Land CONTAINING 145 acres, situate in White-Marten township, in the county of Montgomery, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and on the public road leading from Plymouth by the Broad-Ax tavern toward Horsham, and about one quarter of a mile from said tavern, all about the same distance from the Skippack road and about the same distance from the late residence of James Morris esq. deceased. It is bounded by lands of Anthony Morris esq. Jacob Reiff and Detweiler. About ten acres are good watered meadow, about 15 or 20 are under cover, and about 35 acres are well timbered. The buildings on the above farm consist of a two-story stone dwelling-house, a large stone barn and stone spring-house. There is also on the premises a young orchard of about 150 apple-trees. This farm has great advantages of water, as there is an excellent never-failing stream passing by the house and barn, in such a manner as to supply the same as well as every field with a sufficient quantity. The spring over which the spring-house is built, is excellent water, and is also very near and convenient to the dwelling-house. The situation of this place is healthy and in a good neighborhood, and is near to several different places of worship, and within the distance of half a mile from two good and saw mills, also near lime-kilns. This farm will be sold together or divided into two parts, as may suit the purchasers. All a two-story stone house with a barn and carriage house and lot of land situate on Chestnut-hill. It is a very high and healthy situation, and commands a very extensive and beautiful prospect. Possession of part of the house may be had immediately. For further particulars apply to Henry Pratt, No 94 North Water-street Philadelphia, or to CHRISTOPHER HETDRICK, on Chestnut-Hill. Chestnut-hill, august 14th, 1798. 22wtt
NEW-CASTLE. SALES at AUCTION. THE Cargo of the brig Diligent, capt. Crouen, just arrived from Jamaica—upwards of 100 hds. high proof Jamaica Rum, Two hds. of Sugar. The cargo of the brig Diligent will be put up at Public Sale on Saturday, 13th October, the present month at New-Castle, and will be sold in lots of 1 to 5 hogheads to fit the purchasers—for approved notes, or drafts, payable in Philadelphia, at a month after date. PETER BLIGHT. Harmony Hall, near Germantown. October 2. 6t4
Bank of Pennsylvania. THE Bank of Pennsylvania is removed to Germantown,—where the business will be transacted to-morrow, in the Union School House. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. september 4. 5
NOTICE. Bank of North America, August 28th, 1798. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payer and lodged in the Post-Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. august 29. ditto
WILLIAM M'LAWS, SADLER & HARNESS MAKER, HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-streets, on the Commons, where he will receive and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic; where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years past. august 25. 5
To be Sold, at Public Sale, On the Premises, On Tuesday the 23rd day of October, 1798, at half past two o'clock, in the afternoon, Several very elegant Situations for SUMMER RETREATS, Three and an half miles from the Court house near Frankford road, being part of the subscriber's estate. These situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbour, the City, Harrowgate, Frankford, and several elegant country seats. Any person desirous of viewing the grounds, will please apply to HENRY HAINES on the premises, or to the subscriber, at Mr. Richard's coffee house, Germantown. The terms, which will be easy, will be made known at the time of sale. Should the weather prove bad on the above mentioned day, the sale will take place on the next fair day, at the same hour. W. MACPHERSON. october 9. dt230
Pennsylvania Hospital, 9 mo. 1, 1798. NO person with an infectious disease, can be admitted into this house; it is therefore earnestly recommended to the citizens, not to send or bring any such patient to the gate, who is ill with the prevailing fever. Several persons having been sent here improperly, is the reason of giving this caution. By Order of the Sitting Managers, FRANCIS HIGGINS, Stew'd. FOR SALE, A FARM on the road leading to State Island, within four and an half miles of Philadelphia, containing 45 acres in the highest state of cultivation —25 acres of which is meadow, the remainder upland. There are on the premises, a new frame House and Barn, with an excellent kitchen garden, containing a great number of fruit Trees.—Immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to Thomas W. Francis, No. 98 South Third street. july 18.
FLOUR FOR SALE By the Subscribers, Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware—who have also on hand at their stores, a quantity of Bar Iron, Pork and Corn—Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son. august 28. ditto
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 140, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. june 11. 5
TO BE SOLD, A House to let, In Fourth street, next door to the Indian Queen. Enquire of ROBERT SMITH, No. 58, South Front street. July 25.
Public Notice is hereby Given, THAT Proposals under sealed covers, will be received on the behalf of the United States until the twentieth day of October next, by Jonathan Jackson, Esq. at Boston, Massachusetts, Tench Francis, Esq. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and John Swann, Esq. at Baltimore, Maryland, for supplying the following articles of clothing, for the army of the United States, viz.
FOR INFANTRY. 8,443 Hats, 504 Serjeant Coats, 504 ditto vests, 1,008 pairs do. woollen overalls, 1,008 ditto do. linen ditto, 2,016 ditto shirts, 264 Musicians coats, 7,680 Privates coats, 7,944 ditto vests, 15,888 ditto woollen overalls, 15,888 ditto linen ditto, 31,776 ditto shirts, 31,772 pairs of Socks, 31,772 pairs of Shoes, 3,448 flocks of black leather, 3,448 flocks of calfs, 3,448 blankets.
FOR CAVALRY. 6 Musicians coats, 26 Serjeant coats, 26 ditto vests, 104 ditto shirts, 348 Privates coats, 354 ditto vests, 1416 ditto shirts, 760 pair of Leather breeches, 760 pair of Stockings, 760 pair of boots, 280 flocks of black leather, 280 Stock clasps, 280 Blankets.
18. Every article shall be made of materials, equally good, and in form, or fashion, conformably to patterns for the same, sealed with the seal of the War-Office, and which will be deposited with the several gentlemen, empowered to receive the proposals, as above mentioned. 2d. Sworn Inspectors, shall be appointed on the part of the United States, to examine and determine upon the several articles aforesaid, when the same shall be ready for delivery, with full power to reject every article, which shall not equal in goodness of materials, or to be made conformably to, the fashion of the standard pattern for the same; and no allowance shall be made, for any article which shall be rejected by them, for the causes aforesaid. 3d. The proposals must specify the number of articles, and their kinds, which the party is willing to furnish, together with, the lowest prices for immediate payment in money, and also the prices, on the longest term, or terms of credit. One third of each, and every of the several kinds of the above articles, to be delivered on the fifteenth day of December, one third on the fifteenth day of January, and the remaining third on the first day of March next; and the public will not be considered as bound to receive any of the aforesaid articles of clothing, which shall not be ready for inspection, and delivery, at the periods agreed upon. 4th. The clothing aforesaid will be received in the several states, at the places, and in the proportions following, viz. One third part of the whole at Springfield, Massachusetts, one other third at Philadelphia, state of Pennsylvania, or at Lambert, state of New-Jersey, and one third at Baltimore, Maryland. 5th. No contract will be made, for a less number of each of the aforesaid articles of clothing, than is requisite for a company, viz.
FOR THE CAVALRY. 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto vests, 16 ditto shirts, 1 Musicians Coat, 38 Private coats, 59 ditto vests, 236 ditto shirts, 63 flocks, 63 flock clasps, 126 pair of leather breeches, 126 pair of stockings, 126 pair of boots, 63 blankets.
FOR THE INFANTRY. 70 Hats, 4 Serjeant coats, 4 ditto vests, 8 ditto woollen overalls, 8 ditto linen ditto, 16 ditto shirts, 2 Musicians coats, 64 Private coats, 64 ditto vests, 132 ditto woollen overalls, 132 ditto linen ditto, 204 ditto shirts, 280 pair of Socks, 280 pair of Shoes, 70 flocks, 70 Stock Clasps, 70 Blankets. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. War Department, 21st Sept. 1798.
Arrived in the ship Pennsylvania, Capt. WILLIAMSON, from Hamburg, now lying at Chester. A Number of GERMAN SERVANTS, men, women, boys and girls, amongst whom are Gunsmiths, Carpenters, Turners, Taylors, Blacksmiths, Gardeners, Masons, Coachmen, Huntsmen, &c. &c. whose time of servitude is to be disposed of on board the ship, by GURNEY & SMITH. august 28.
Bengal Goods, CONSISTING OF BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Clapitz Coffas, Chintz Guzzuras, Eliabad Bultas, Long Drawers, Maharaungungy Tookereys, Wrought Muffins. Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets ALSO, Carolina Indigo Coffee in hogheads A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINN. For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. july 14. mwstf
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of Six Per Cent Funded Stock, standing in the name of John Carbondell, of London, the said Certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, Captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3072 1 Crt. for 2000 dolls. 2964 1 do. 3000 103577 1 do. 3000 Willings & Francis. Philadelphia, august 30. cow
CASTOR OIL. Is much wanted; Those who have it to dispose of will find a ready sale by applying to any of the Apothecaries. POST-OFFICE. Philadelphia, September 26. The Mail for New-Castle, Cantwell bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgetown and Dagsborough, Delaware; Trop and Snowhill, Maryland, Horn Town, Accomack court-house, and Northampton court-house, Virginia; will be closed at this office every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at half past eight o'clock, A. M. until 18th day of April, 1799. ROBERT PATTON. september 26. drat
Bank of the United States. Philadelphia, September 27, 1798. The public is hereby informed, that an Office of Deposit and Discount will be opened on Monday next, at the house lately occupied by SAMUEL RICHARDSON, near the Market House in Germantown—where the business of this institution will be transacted during the continuance of the malignant fever now prevailing in Philadelphia. HENRY KOHL, Assistant Cashier. september 22. d
Wanted; a Person WHO will contract to supply the Marine Corps, with rations, &c. Apply to W. W. BURROWES, Major Commandant of the Marine Corps. Sept 20. 5
Wanted to purchase. APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders. Apply to the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. September 22d, 1798.
For Sale. THE Subscriber, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers for Sale, the whole stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For-Sale, two Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade.
The Peggy, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The Sally, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3. 5
Ship & Insurance Broker, THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters—From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. Philadelphia, august 24th, 1798. 5
City Commissioners' Office, August 30, 1798. IN pursuance of an ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22d day of May, 1798. Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the first of September next, for letting to rent on leases for one year, to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city—The wharf and landing on Vine street, Also on Sassafras, Mulberry, And High streets, Chestnut and Walnut streets, Draw bridge, with the Scale and Fish houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar streets. The Cellar under the City Hall, The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll gates.) A stated meeting of the City Commissioners will be held at the City Hall every Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, during the present epidemic. com
James C. & Saml. W. Fisher, NO. 13 ARCH-STREET, Have for Sale 200 Casks best refined Salt Petre Belt London Window Glass from 10 by 8 to 12 by 10 Ditto Glass Ware in Casks afforded consisting of pint and half-pint Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Goblets, &c. A few Bales of Red, White and Yellow Flannels, Blankets and Kendall Cottons. june 27. 3awtf
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS JAMES CUMMING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who shall subscribe the said assignment within six months from the date hereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to the Assignees, at their office, No. 63, Dock Street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, John Waddington, James Taylor, Cornelius Comings. Assignees. august 18. mwstf
TO BE SOLD, THE TIME of an indentured Dutch Servant BOY, who has ten years to serve. He has had the small-pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. august 4. 5