Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-11-09 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1918.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 9, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 4200 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built, well found and fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo in a few days—she is pierced 18 guns, and mounts 12 new six pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2,100 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar, is pierced for fourteen guns, and mounts ten new four pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE BRIG AMAZON, Burthen 1,500 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days.
Who have for Sale on board sundry vessels at Marcus-Hook, 12,000 bushels of Liverpool fine salt 1,200 bushels of coals 286 crates of queens ware assorted 7 tiers of bottled porter 10 barrels of colcothad paint 4 do. of purple-brown do. 200 bushels of yellow ore in casks 6 barrels powdered Venetian red paint 6 barrels mineral black do. 13 barrels Spanish brown do. 35 boxes of pipes 91 boxes white do. 30 do. brown HAVANA SUGARS 3,500 lbs. prime cochineal 3 barrels New Orleans indigo 4 puncheons Jamaica spirits 20 bales of sail canvas 20 sheets of copper, assorted from 48 by 24 to 60 by 48 inches Two tubs raised full bottoms assorted 36 six pound guns 14 feet, 8 feet each 14 do. 4 feet, 2 feet and 1 1/2 feet each 50 barrels of gun powder 6 cases Manchester cotton checks 3 trunks mullins and shawls 12 cases mullins, dimities and ginghams 28 chests coloured nankeens, mullins, &c. 12 trunks painted calicoes 6 bales of white and coloured cambrics 1 bale of coarse woollens English nails assorted. October 27. fri. & sat. tf.
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 whole-sale 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 light, 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.
Ship Brokers. This Establishment, commenced by the late Mr. Samuel Smith, will be continued by ROW & SIMMONS, WHO respectfully acquaint the Merchants, Traders, and Masters of vessels; that no pains or exertions shall be wanting to give general satisfaction. This business will be conducted at their Store, No. 107, South Water Street, near to the Custom House. October 27. df.
For Sale, or Charter, THE DANISH BRIG LOUISA, NOW lying at Burlington, a very fast Sailer.—For terms apply to JACOB SHOEMAKER. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Her cargo, of about 2,000 bushels of St. Martin's Salt. 10 mo. 24th. '98. dtor.
Wanted to Charter, FOR BALTIMORE, A SMALL VESSEL, FROM four to five hundred barrels PETER BLIGHT. Whose COUNTING HOUSE has opened, as usual, this day. nov. diw
ELLISTON & JOHN FEROT, Have for Sale, at No. 41, NORTH WATER-STREET, Mulcovado Sugar Bantams Handkerchiefs Copper in sheets & nails Madeira Wine Copper Ore Seal Leather and Lignum Vitae A few barrels Shad and Sail Canvass Herring Oznabrigs Also For Sale, THE SLOOP BERMUDA-PACKET, Burthen 108 tons.—Bermuda built, mounts 12 guns, fails remarkably fast and is well found. nov 8 w&f;w
For Sale, At the Merchant's Coffee-House, on Wednesday the 14th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, The fast sailing ship, CHARLOTTE, Of about 204 tons burthen, She is a well found Vessel, having lately had a very complete repair both in Hull and Rigging, the inventory may be seen at any time previous to the sale by applying at the Auction room of RICHARD FOOTMAN & Co. nov 8 3t
AVIS AUX FRANCOIS, Le Parlementaire LA VICTOIRE, d'une marche superieure par sa vitesse, directement pour le Port Republique, ceux qui desireront y prendre passage font prié de se rendre à Philadelphie avant la dite époque. S'adresser à New York chez Messieurs Blanchereau et Cazeneuve, James Street, No. 20, and à Philadelphie chez Es. Breuil, Armateur du dit bâtiment Spruce Street, No. 115. Le 5 Novembre, 1798. dgt
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS. Le Parlementaire le BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, CAPT. JONES, Connu par sa marche superieure, partira le 12 préfix, directement pour Port Republique; ceux qui desireront y prendre passage font prié de se rendre à Philadelphie avant la dite époque. S'adresser à New York chez Messieurs Blanchereau et Cazeneuve, James Street, No. 20, and à Philadelphie chez Es. Breuil, Armateur du dit bâtiment Spruce Street, No. 115. Le 5 Nov. 1798. dgt
For Savannah, (Georgia.) THE FAST SAILING COPPERED SHIP SPY, RICHARD WEST, Master, TO sail in ten days.—For freight or passage apply to STEPHEN KINGSTON, No. 46, Walnut Street. WHO HAS 140 Boxes of Havanna Sugar, And a box of Mace, for sale. november 6 co6t
ISRAEL PLEASANTS & Co. No. 74, South Second Street, Have returned from the country; and have for Sale, as usual, a large assortment of DRY GOODS. Imported in the last vessels from Europe, consisting of articles principally suited to the present and approaching season. They are determined to sell off very low for cash or short credit. Note. All persons indebted to the late firm of Samuel Pleasants & Sons, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers. Israel Pleasants & Co. Nov. 2 daw
FRUITS, WINES, &c. MALAGA WINE, in butts SHERRY ditto, in quarter casks BRANDY, in butts and pipes SUN-RAISINS, in kegs MUSCATEL do. in boxes BLOOME do. in do. SOFT SHELLLED ALMONDS in facies OLIVE OIL in boxes of 12 bottles BITTER & JORDAN ALMONDS in boxes, &c. FOR SALE BY PETER KUHN, No. 178, North Market Street. Nov. 2 dtor.
The Subscribers Are now Landing—For Sale, St. Croix Rum—Muscovado Sugar Red Port Wine In pipes, hogheads and quarter Casks. Two thousand bushels of Salt, Eighteen Iron Six pounders! proved at Woolwich. Philips, Cramond, & Co. November 3 dtor.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barron, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America—By Benjamin Smith Barron, Esq. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the time therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent shooting copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 24, 26, 28 and 30 per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses Gunners stores of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—1-3 crofs boxes Patent shot in casks of 5 cwt. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. October 29. co.tf.
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole. 23 Bales Socks and Flannel Drawers 18 Do. Gaiters 2 Do. Rugs 1 Do. Havre Sacks 2 Do. Flannel Trowlers 2 Do. Tents. Also just Imported, in the Ship Chesapeake, Captain Webb, from Liverpool, 147 Crates of Queen's Ware, Assorted particularly to suit the West-India Market—For Sale by Thomas & John Ketland. november 7 $
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, THE CARGO Of the ship Louisa, Captain Champlin from St. Petersburg, consisting of HEMP and BAR IRON. In the ship Dispatch, Captain Benners, from Hamburg, 15 boxes Linens, and a quantity of Sheathing Copper, And the remainder of ship Richmond's CARGO, from Calcutta, containing a variety of Coarse and fine Mullins, and an elegant assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs. Mordecai Lewis. Philadelphia, nov. 7 d3w
Just imported in ships William Penn, Amiable and Jean, from London, A quantity of Cannon, sizes 4, 6 & 9 lb. 7 with balls Carronades, 12 lbs. Muskets, Musketoons, Cutlasses and Pistols, for ships use. Rifled Barreled Guns, Fowling Pieces, and Horseman's Pistols, 400,000 Flints, chiefly for muskets, in kegs. Reputation Light Dragon Sabres, with Iron Scabbards, in cases of 50 each. Light Cavalry Sabres in Cases Sabres, Swords and Cutlasses, with plated mounting. Cartridges and Cartridges in casks, a general assortment—For Sale by Thomas & Jno. Ketland, Philad. October 25.
WHEREAS the certificate of two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of Samuel Amory, of London, banker, No 3182, issued in lieu of 11593, 11594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess of Leicester capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798. co6w
To Let, THE house, No. 78, North Second Street, with or without a store and stable—The house is large and convenient; enquire of John Little, No. 40, North Sixth Street. October 31. w&f. tf.
Last Notice to the Creditors and Debtors of John Shields. THE first are requested to render their Accounts against him, made up to the 23rd day of August, 1797, the date of his Assignment, that a Dividend may be promptly made. The last to pay off their Accounts, Notes, and Bonds, before the first day of December ensuing. Any that remain unsettled after that period, will be put into the hands of an Attorney at Law, for recovery. DAVID M. SHIELDS, Attorney, (in fact) to the Assignees and Trustees of J. SHIELDS. Chestnut-Street, No. 22. November 1, 1798. dtf.
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Exchange on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names affixed of divers public characters and reputable merchants highly recommendatory of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed, but I do not know the man; these are villainous forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New Jersey, October 24, 1798.
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Effences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian Lutestrings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3 $
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH, HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 14, South Front Street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India DRY GOODS, most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N. B. A few Cases of Nurenbergh TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the case only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798. dtf.
The Subscribers HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN INVOICE OF Choice Cheshire & Double Gloucester CHEESE. [Per the CHESAPEAKE from Liverpool.] 100 Boxes of Window Glass, Of various sizes, per the JANE, from London. They have also for Sale, 200 Casks of Refined Salt-Petre, AND A QUANTITY OF Fine CASTOR OIL. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. November 1 dtf.
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, RIT and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dtf.
ROBERT SMITH & Co. Have returned to the City, and are now opening at their Store, No 58, So. Front-Street, A large and General ASSORTMENT OF GOODS, Suitable to the Season, Which they have just received per the late arrivals from London, Hull, Liverpool and Glasgow (via New-York) and will dispose of on very low terms for Cash or short credit. TO BE LET, A House in Fourth-Street, next door to the Indian Queen—enquire as above. november 6 $14t
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 woodland. 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, nov. 3. $
FOR SALE, AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW Copies of an interesting Work, in French, entitled a History of The Administration of the French Finances, DURING THE YEAR 1796. Also, An Historical and Political View of the Administration of the French Republic, during the year 1797,—of the causes which produced the Revolution of the 4th September—And of the results of that Revolution. PRICE 1 DOLLAR EACH. These two political tracts, are from the pen of the celebrated D'Ivernois, and contain a thousand interesting disclosures of the folly, venality and profiscacy of the different Usurpers who have reigned in France during the latter stages of the horrible Revolution now pending in that miserable and depraved country. Nov. 3. $
GEORGE DAVIS, TAKES this opportunity of informing his friends generally, that so far as the present sickness will admit, he proposes to offer for sale, the most extensive collection of LAW BOOKS, he ever imported, or that was ever imported into the United States.—The late arrivals have brought him a number of extremely valuable and scarce BOOKS, and those expected, will greatly add to the quantity. October 22. codaw
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Luper, a Sifter.—He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and vest, light blue overalls, a round hat, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first desertion, and a pair of new shoes, he is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, fellow complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is full sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his faling, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
IMPORTED, AND TO BE SOLD BY CHARLES WHARTON, [At his House, No. 116, South Second Street.] Old Lisbon Wine, Of the first quality, in pipes and quarter casks. Tea China, assorted in boxes. Hylon } TEAS. Hylon skin, } Young Hylon India Bandanna and Chopah Remal Silk Handkerchiefs. Naukeens Black Sattin Black and coloured Lutestrings Black fowing Silk Garden Fanns—Silk Umbrellas, &c. &c. November 5 $12t
To be sold or Rented, THE fisher's house, No. 78, Walnut Street, with a cellar and two stables—Possession or the house will be given early in November—the stables and cellar immediately. GEORGE MEAD. October 24. $t
NOTICE, THAT the first Monday of December next is appointed for my hearing before a Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, in the State of Pennsylvania, on an application for the benefit of the acts of this state providing for the relief of insolvent debtors, having at September term last presented my petition, with a schedule annexed, of all my estate real, personal and mixt, rights and credits, to be assigned for the use of my creditors. ALEXANDER SUMBALL. Nov. 2. 3t
To be Let, An airy three Story Brick House, ON the South side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth Street, formerly occupied as the Surveyor General's Office—Enquire at No. 111, Chestnut Street. august 10 ce5t
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 cases of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 110 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tierces bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular } Madeira Wines India market } Teneriffe do. in hogheads and pip Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Gingham, Dimities, Mullins, &c. &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 12 inch cables and 10 coils of cordage Writing flutes, ink stands and presses 20 puncheons Jamaica rum 1 bale leaning twine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. tuth&ff april 7
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. $ june 11
HAPPY DISCOVERY. A certain Cure for that alarming and dreadful Disorder The Yellow Fever, As well as any other dangerous pestilential fever, fever and ague, and other intermitting and complicated diseases, by the use of the
POUDRE UNIQUE, WELL known and patented in England, France, Poland, and all the capital cities in Europe, where the most astonishing cures have been effected on persons judged incurable by all physicians. In a Treatise printed in London, on the properties of this powder, by T. Seymour, M.D. late Chemist to his Majesty, there are stated two hundred cases, where this most valuable remedy has proved infallible, in all kind of fevers, pleurisy, bloody flux, inordinate rheumatism, sciatica, apoplexy, paralysis, yellow jaundice, ringworms, worms in children and in grown persons, white, chronic head and stomach aches, hepatic and nephritis or stone cholic, the king's evil, scurvy and the most intractable and complicated cerebral dysphasia. It is likewise the best preparative for the small-pox and measles; of the greatest utility for young as well as for older ladies at the critical epoch of their life. The efficacy of this powder in several of the above diseases has been discovered by chance, and so it has been in the yellow fever last year, by Mr. Mahy, who cured several by administering only two of the said powders, and lost not a single patient which he undertook to cure, as proved and attested by the here-annexed certificates, whose original may be seen at Andrew Halff's umbrella Shop, No. 131, corner of Chestnut and Fourth Streets, the only place where these powders are to be had, with proper directions for the use of them.—Price two dollars. The usefulness and certainty of this remedy being so great for so many dangerous disorders, any person wishing to be provided with those powders, will please to apply very soon, as the quantity at hand is not very large, and it is doubtful if for a long time, or if ever any other genuine will be imported, the secret remaining only in the hands of the inventor, in Europe, and never being communicated to, or discovered by any other person. N. B. In the yellow and putrid fevers, this powder must be taken the second, or at least the third day. We the subscribers, during the late sickness in this city, having taken the yellow fever, applied to Mr. Mahy for his medical assistance, we do hereby certify, that by a certain powder, called the Poudre Unique, we were perfectly recovered from the said fatal sickness, and from an experience of the happy effects of the above most valuable medicine, consider it our duty to make the same known, for the benefit of our fellow citizens.
Margaret Jones, Myles O'Connor, Jesse Turner, Christen Rebecca Dow, Catherine Apple, Ann Grover, William Balle, David Williams, carpenter, William T. Donaldson, msh-maker. Mr. Mahy's well-known Planter, for all kind of wounds and fevers, to be had at the above direction, No. 131, Chestnut Street. august 3. 22wtf

University of Pennsylvania. Nov. 8, 1798. THE different Schools will be opened on Thursday the 15th instant. By order, WM. ROGERS, Sec'y.
* * * The Offices of Government are to be removed from Trenton to the City on Thursday next. * * * The Custom House is removed from Chester to the City, and is again opened at the usual place. November 3.
* * * The Consignees of Goods on board the ship COMMERCE, Capt. Wood, from Liverpool, are requested to send their permits on board, as she will commence discharging on Thursday next at Larimer's wharf. Nov. 7, 1798.
* * * The Office of the Insurance Company of NORTH-AMERICA, is again opened at the South-west corner of Walnut and Front-streets. Nov. 8.
INSURANCE OFFICE of the State of Pennsylvania is removed to the south-east corner of Second and Walnut streets. Nov. 5.
The Insurance Office of SHOEMAKER & BERRETT , is now opened at no. 29 north Water street—Attendance will also be given at their room at the Coffee-house as usual, from 12 till 2 o'clock. 11 mo. 5, 1798.
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS have removed their Office from the corner of Eleventh Street, to their former Counting House, No. 21, Penn Street. Willings & Francis.
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, No. 95. NORTH SIXTH STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6.
TO BE LET And immediate possession given, A LARGE convenient, well finished house, No. 215, High Street, lately occupied by Doctor Wilder, with coach house and stables. Enquire of WILLIAM SHEAFF. No. 108, High Street.
To Be Let, And immediate possession Given, A COMMODIOUS Three-Story Brick House with convenient back buildings, situated at the north west corner of Third and Walnut streets.—For terms apply to Dr. THOMAS PARKE. No. 20, South Fourth Street.
TO BE RENTED, (And immediate possession given,) A LARGE three-story BRICK HOUSE, situated in Walnut-street—The rooms are commodious, airy and private—in which and its central part only, it is thought to be an eligible situation for a Public Office. For terms, enquire of BENJ. W. MORRIS. Also, A commodious Ware House, in Taylor's Alley. October 29.
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARDSON, informs the Gentlemen Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers—Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6.
Virginia Tobacco, Twenty four hogsheads, old, and of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY James Murland, No. 97, South Front Street. N.B.—a few boxes of LINEN CHECKS, and an assortment of BOOTS and SHOES, which will be sold cheap—apply as above. Nov. 7.
JOHN SHIELDS, BROKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow citizens for their past favors and acquaintances then that he is removed from Chestnut Hill, to his former residence, the House No. 22 Chestnut between Front and Second-street, WHERE he holds himself ready to execute their commands in every branch of his profession, trusting that from a residence in this city of 35 years he has in his power to render them essential service, assuring them that his commission shall be as low as any in Town. Lots, Lards, Houses, Vessels, Certificates of every description and Bills of Exchange, bought and sold, the dockets carefully examined and clear titles made upon the shortest notice, by the public's humble servant, John Shields.
Good negotiable Notes discounted at a low premium. November 7.
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No. 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N.B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. November 5.
DAVID M. SHIELDS, At the Store No. 22 Chestnut-street. Begs leave to inform his friends & customers that he has removed his goods from Chestnut-Hill, and is now ready to accommodate them with COARSE and fine whites, red & green Blankets in half pieces—Coarse and fine white Blankets from 2/3d. to 6/6. a yard. He expects a further supply by the next arrivals from Scotland, Ireland and England, and is determined to sell low for Cash or a short credit. Nov. 7.
Drawing & Painting Academy, No. 63, WALNUT STREET J. COX, RESPECTFULLY informs his patrons and the public, that his Academy will be opened on Monday next, the 12th instant. Hours of tuition for Young Ladies, from Two till Four; and an Evening School for Gentlemen from Six till Eight. J. Cox has made New Additions to his collection of Picturesque Drawings, during his absence from the City, and has likewise procured some handsome Relief Subjects, for the instruction of his Pupils, in the doctrine of light and shadow. Terms of Tuition, Six Dollars and a half per Quarter. Ladies and Gentlemen instructed in the different branches of Drawing and Painting, at their own apartments. Nov. 8.
Samuel Potter, William Page and Thomas Price, No. 31 CHYNN STREET, Are now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season. Which they have just received per ships Fador, Boyne, Orsego & Independence, (via New York) from LONDON, Also, per ships William Penn & Thomas from London, and ships Sally and Thomas from Liverpool.
Which they will sell on very low terms for cash or approved notes, viz. Common and super fine 7-8 fancy and chinz calicoes Plain & fancy coatings Plain and striped cambrics Swansdown Rose and duffel blankets Red and yellow flannels Fine Welch flannels Carpets and carpeting Jeannette & tabby cords Velveteens & velvets Thickfests Calimancoes, durants & jeans Silk, cotton, and worsted hose Cotton, calicoes, & twill checks Dimities 3-4 and 7-8 dowlass Damask table linen 4-4 and 6-4 sheetings Irish lines Gingham Bandannas A very large quantity of And a variety of other articles. Nov. 3.
Smith & Rodman, No. 49, South Front Street, Have just received per the William Penn, and Jane, from London, Diana and Thomas from Liverpool, and Kingston, from Hull, A LARGE & GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE Plain, twill'd and striped Crapes Coatings Plain white and red Welsh Flannels Do. yellow and scarlet do. Superfine and low priced 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, cloth of all colors Plains and Halfthicks Forest and Hunter Cloths Green and Red Drapery Bales Do. 5-4, 6-4, and 7-4, do Red & Green Becking do. Swansdown & Toilets Rope, Point and Duffel Blankets Superfine London, Calimancoes of the newest and most fashionable colors Low priced Yorkshire do. Plain and striped Calimancoes Joan Spinnings & Durants Ratmets & Shalloons Norwich Camblets, for Cloaks Bombazets and Black
With a variety of other Articles on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash or the usual credit. Nov. 6.
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 Cert. for 2000 dolls. 2964 1 do. 5000 10,577 1 do. 3000 Philadelphia, august 30. Willings & Francis.
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 cents funded debts, standing in the name of Jane Gabrielle Rigaud, of Geneva, which were left on board the Swallow Packet, Capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, 1 Cert. for 1000 13,181 do. 14th do. 1 do. for 3500 Willings & Francis. October 24.
Eight Dollars Reward. A ROBBERY was committed on the 17th instant, at the house of the subscriber in the township of Solebury by two negro men—they carried off a quantity of cash; a pocket book, containing some valuable papers; wearing apparel, &c.—One of the negroes is a middle aged man, known by the name of John White, formerly a resident of Philadelphia, has an impediment in his speech—the other supposed to be a runaway, about eighteen years of age, of middle stature. Whoever secures the aforesaid villains so that they may be brought to justice, shall receive eight dollars reward, or four for either of them taken separately. ISAIAH TUGGEMONEY. Solebury, 10 Mo. 19th, 1798.
AN APPRENTICE TO THE PRINTING BUSINESS Will be taken at this Office, if immediate application be made. Nov. 1.
THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER, No. 5, DOCK-STREET, HAVE FOR SALE, IMPORTED IN DIFFERENT VESSELS, A general assortment of Coarse and fine Woolens, 7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linens, Sheerings, Tickens &c. Scarlet and Cloth colored Cardinals Bals in boxes of 12 dozen each China, Nankien Dining sets and cups & saucers Black Lutestrings, Tafatys and Satins Pungent Cloths and Homshams, Blue and Red Cotton, Chappals and Polkat Romalls China and English Umbrellas T. Crowley Millington Steel Tin in Boxes 1-3 x Shot, Frying Pans and Weeding Hoes 6d, 8d, 12d, 12d Nails, &c. &c. 11th month 3.
EDUCATION. SAMUEL MOON, jun's School, IN CHURCH ALLEY, Is open again, for instructing Girls, in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, including the Elements of Geometry, and the use of the Globes—From the great encouragement he has hitherto received, he respectfully solicits a continuance of the favours of his Friends and the Public. An Evening School, For BOYS—Kept at the same place. 11 mo 6th, 98.
Female Education. JAMES A. NEAL'S School, FOR THE TUITION OF YOUNG LADIES, Will re-commence on Monday, the 12th of November, at his School Room, No. 28, Carter's Alley. The Evening School Will be opened, as usual, at the same time and place. November 3.
PRINTING WORK, Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE, At the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Oct. 21.
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Perkins, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern-keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798.
Cook Wanted. WANTED, by a small regular family, a woman cook, who is a thorough mistress of her business and can produce satisfactory recommendation. Any person answering the above description, will meet with constant employ and generous wages. Application to be made at the office of this Gazette. To five trouble, no Irish woman need apply. Nov. 6.
Sixty Dollars Reward. MADE his escape from the Gaol in the borough of Lancaster, on Saturday evening last, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, two French prisoners, part of the crew of La Croyable. The one named Etienne Austin, a native of Bordeaux in France, 26 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark eyes and complexion, by trade a carpenter, supposed to be unacquainted with the English or German language. Had on when he went away, a white hat, pantaloons, and short jacket, tight made, and probably took with him some other clothes. The other named Peter Dupriere, a native of Bojoan in France, 20 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, grey eyes, dark complexion, a teamster by occupation, a dirty ill-looking fellow. Had on when he went away, a blue sailor's jacket, with large trow trowsers, an old wool hat, speaks imperfect German. Also, made his escape the same day, about nine o'clock in the morning, from the same gaol, a negro man named Peter Histon, about 5 feet 4 inches high, of a frowning countenance, lately convicted of a felony in this county. Had on when he went away, a long blue coat, a pair of white trowsers, both ragged, and a black hat. Twenty-five dollars will be paid for apprehending and securing in any gaol, each or either of the above named Frenchmen, and Ten dollars for the negro, by Christian Carpenter, jun. Sheriff. Lancaster, Oct. 20, 1798.
DR. YEATMAN'S Anti-petential Preservative and anti-bilious Pills, ARE earnestly recommended at this season, against the fevers that prevail. Prepared and sold only by the Subscriber, who feels it necessary to embrace this opportunity of acquainting the Public, that he received a regular education in the different Branches of Physick, Surgery, & Midwifery, Under his Father, and other eminent men in the cities of London and Bristol, and in the course of twenty-eight years has seen the many good effects of this incomparable medicine, in Bilious, Jaundiced, or Hepatic cases, Droppy Rheumatism, Lues-Venerea, Scurvy, Worm-cases, Malignant and other Diseases, proceeding from acrimony and obstruction. THE PILLS Are prepared according to true medical principles, and may be safely taken by the most delicate. In boxes of a quarter dollar, and half a dollar, with directions, and sealed with his crest, cypher, and motto. None else are Genuine. N.B. The anti-petential preservative, was used with great success at London, New Market, Bristol, and other Cities, when they were respectively visited with the PLAGUE. In bottles of a quarter dollar and half a dollar, with Directions, and the Corks sealed as above. CHARLETON YEATMAN, South East Corner of Lombard and Second streets, New Market. october 2.
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken in to winter at Paoli near Hill, at the 12 Mile Stone, on the Bristol road; they will be well fed with clover and timothy hay, well littered and cleaned, and will also have a large field to exercise themselves in when the weather is good—Enquire of Mr. William Bell, merchant, Water street, or on the premises. Nov. 7.
IRISH REBELS. TRIAL OF BYRNE, At Dublin, on the 20th of July.
The indictment was read, which consisted of two counts, one for compassing the death of the king, and the other for adhering to his enemies. To support which there were eleven overt acts. Mr. Webber opened the pleadings, and the prime serjeant (Mr. Fitzgerald) stated that he observed, that if custom did not sanction some observations being made on such an occasion, he would deem it necessary only to bring forward his witnesses, without further preface; for such was the clearness of the charge, he had to bring against the prisoner, that he thought a mere recital of the testimony sufficient to convict the prisoner of the crime of high treason. It would appear both from parole evidence and matter of fact, that a meeting took place on the 12th of March last at the house of Oliver Bond; that the prisoner appeared there as delegate, from the county of Wicklow; that on the apprehension of several persons at that house, the prisoner, with others, was found seated in a room upstairs, round a table. It would appear, that on the person of the prisoner were found divers papers, one in particular, purporting to be a return of men, arms and ammunition, in the handwriting of the prisoner; this paper, though written with obscurity, might easily be understood. Another paper found on the person of a Mr. Lynch, taken at the same time, and proved to be the hand-writing of the prisoner, would also be produced; it purported to be an address from the delegates of the county of Wicklow to their constituents, and was, he conceived, in itself, full proof of the guilt of the prisoner; it stated that the most flattering accounts were shortly expected from abroad (this, the prime serjeant observed, must mean France) which would in a few days be officially notified to them; it stated, that by the last provincial returns, the increase of United Irishmen appeared to be only a few thousands; but accounted for this—it begged of them to pay no attention to the flying rumors of the day; as it stated, the emissaries of government were busy in circulating fallhoods, and sowing the seeds of disunion among United Irishmen. It stated that the bay of Newcastle had complained of not being yet supplied with arms; that great numbers of pikes were ready for delivery; and it recommended to the people to be indefatigable in forming more; it complained of the apathy of part of the county of Wicklow, which had refused to contribute 1d per head for the relief of the suffering patriots in the several goals, but who disdained the horrid crime of bartering for their liberty by turning informers; it stated that there was no fund for relieving 42 persons now confined in Wicklow, and that 181 had been advanced by one individual; it recommended an immediate voluntary contribution to assist those men; it particularly called their attention to a meeting shortly to take place, wherein business of the first consequence was to be agitated. It then proceeded to enumerate several returns from the different baronies through Wicklow, of men, money, pikes, muskets, powder, ball, &c. by which it appeared that 12,800 men were ready, and the sum of 1621. 3s. 4d. In Arklow alone, 500lb. of powder, and 8050 ball cartridges were ready. On a candid consideration of those circumstances, every mind must be made up as to the prisoner's guilt. There was another letter, which went further, if possible, to prove such, in the handwriting of McCann, addressed to Michael William Byrne, Esq. (the prisoner at the bar) being a brother. [This letter was produced on McCann's trial.] He would prove also the prisoner was at a meeting of the national delegates in Francis-street, Dublin, where he avowed his official situation, and where the question of waiting for the arrival of the French was agitated. He would prove the hand writing of the prisoner in a certificate of qualification for serjeants, and his instruction to others in the application of it. On the whole, he observed, that stronger facts, or a clearer case, never was brought before a court or jury. William Bellingham Swan, a Justice of Peace for the county of Dublin, sworn and examined by the Attorney-General. Deposed that he arrested the prisoner and several others at the house of Mr. Oliver Bond, in Bridg-street. He could not swear that the pocket book in which the papers were, was actually taken from the person of the prisoner, but swore positively the prisoner was in the room. Here Mr. S. recounted the other circumstances attending the arrest, as detailed on the trial of McCann. Here the counsel for the crown produced Christopher Stone Williams, and Arthur Guinness, Esqrs. to prove the hand writing of McCann, found in possession of the prisoner, and thereby established the connection between McCann and the prisoner. Several papers found in the room were read by the deputy clerk of the crown, all of which were of an inflammatory and treasonable nature, and corroborative of the parole evidence. Among these papers were a parcel of tasks, from which the following were read: "The Green Flag of Ireland, may her sons unite and support it." "The memory of Orr, who died a martyr to Irish Freedom." "Ireland a republic, and all the world free." "Mother Erin dressed in green ribbons by a French military, if she cannot be dressed without her." There was also a printed paper addressed to the people, tending to the depreciation of bank paper, which was to the following effect: "Those who are appointed to superintend your interest, you again the immense quantity of bank notes issued by government. Paper money is valuable only in proportion to the goodness of the security guaranteeing it. Should a bank take place, the government becomes a bankrupt, and the possessors of its paper, God help them! must be the sufferers. Rapaciousness, which are taken for the convenience of
change, bear some proportion to the worth they represent, and a tinker will give the full value of old brass or copper for them; but the government once down, its fine paper, on which hundreds and thousands are to be plentifully marked, would not be purchased for the use of a smith-shop. Government is hoarding up the specie against the last puff; if you refuse to accept paper in return for your goods and necessary government then must sell the guineas." Mr. Thomas Reynolds was then sworn, and examined by counsel for the crown. He recapitulated the former evidence he had given on the trial of McCann. Thomas Miller, sworn and examined by counsel for the crown (Counsel for the Crown)—Was an United Irishman, and attended several meetings with the prisoner at the bar (whose person he identified) particularly in the county of Wicklow. He then proceeded to state the circumstances which attended each meeting, he had with the prisoner, from whom he received written directions for his conduct, and the mode of certifying for Serjeants in the rebel army. James Ryan, schoolmaster, sworn. Is a United Irishman; was sworn in a society in the month of April, 1797; attended several meetings; was appointed a secretary to one; took the oath of secrecy; saw the prisoner at the bar at several meetings, where he avowed himself a delegate for the county of Wicklow; produced a paper in the handwriting of the prisoner, which he said he got from the last witness; it was a certificate for the appointment of Serjeants, and was written by the prisoner. William Cope dep'd, that Reynolds had informed him, and through his means had information of the provincial meeting held on the 12th of March last, in consequence of which all the persons at that meeting were arrested. Mr. Curran, in a speech of three hours duration stated the prisoner's case; after which a variety of evidence was brought forward; some with intent to discredit the evidence of Mr. Reynolds, and which has been already detailed in the prisoner's trial, and others to the character of the prisoner; these latter deposed strongly in favor of the prisoner. To the character of the prisoner were sworn, Dr. Bailey and captain Gore, of the Newton Mount Kennedy Cavalry, and who fought the duel with Lord Meath; both gave the very best possible characters; captain Gore particularly, in whose room the prisoner was. Mr. Bult spoke very ably and ingeniously in addressing the jury on the part of the defence, and was with great ability replied to by Mr. O'Crady, on the part of the crown. After able, clear, and impartial charges from Mr. Justice Crookshank, Mr. Paron George, and Mr. Justice Day, the jury retired for about five minutes, and returned with a verdict of Guilty. Mr. Justice Crookshank, in a most solemn and pathetic manner, pronounced sentence of death on the unfortunate prisoner, who was executed the next day. [Observing that one of the United Irishmen, amongst the above witnesses was a Schoolmaster, it has called to my recollection a fact, which I have often thought necessary to be impressed on the public mind; which is, that a very considerable portion of the teachers, schoolmasters, and preceptors, in the United States, are Democrats. Many of them have defrauded the hangman of his dues, in Ireland, and no contemptible number of them are actually sworn United Irishmen. These miscreants, not by their superior knowledge, but by their superior impudence, get admission into almost every country School that they fix their eyes upon. The greatest part of them have wives on the "old sod," as they call it; but that is no impediment to their marrying here, provided they can thereby procure the means of living in dull-kennels and idleness. PORCUPINE.]
LIFE OF CHAMFORT.
IF a want of the advantages of birth predispose us to favour a government which levels all family distinctions, no man could be born a republican more truly than Chamfort. He was the fruit of illicit love, and, as it should seem, of promiscuous amours; for he never knew his father—a circumstance which in no degree diminished his affection for his other parent, to supply whose wants he often denied himself the necessaries of life. He was taken at a very early age into the College des Grassins, at Paris, in quality of Burfar*, and was known there by his christian name of Nicholas. Nothing, during the two first years, announced extraordinary talents; but in the third, out of five prizes that were distributed annually, he bore away four, failing in latin verses alone. The next year his success was complete; and he made a remark upon the occasion, which discovered good taste, a superior mind, and the opinion he entertained of the judges: "I lost the prize last year (said he) because I imitated Virgil; this year I obtained it, because I took Buchanan, Sarbievius, and other moderns, for my guides." In Greek he made a rapid progress; but his petulance, his wit, and his wagging tricks threw the class into much disorder, that he was expelled from it by Mr. Lobéau, the professor of that language; and not long after left the college altogether. Thrown upon the wide world, without friends or any means of support, he was soon reduced to the lowest pitch of poverty. He bore his misfortunes, however, with philosophic patience, and cheered himself with the most flattering hopes: "I am a poor devil now," said he to Sully, another man of letters; "but do you know what will happen? I shall obtain a prize from the academy, my play will succeed, I shall be courted by the world, and will receive by the great, whom I despise; they will make my fortune for me, and I shall afterwards live like a philosopher." The first part of this prediction was soon verified. He obtained a prize, and sent a copy of his production to the very Mr. Lebeau who had expelled him from the Greek class, accompanied by the following note: "Chamfort sends the work that has obtained the suffrages of the Academy to his old and respectable master; and at the end of nine years, begs his pardon for Nicholas." Mr. Lebeau made answer "I always loved Nicholas; I admire Chamfort." A few days after, they met, and the master and the pupil embraced each other with tears. *A kind of inferior burfar, with a latin supple-

Nor was he deceived by his presentment of his future fortune. By the cares and interest of his friends, it gradually swelled to eight or nine thousand livres a year; but the greatest part of it consumed in various ways, and the whirlwind of the revolution swept them away. The day after they were suppressed, he went to see his fellow academicians, Marmontel, and found him lamenting the loss that his children would suffer by the same decree. Chamfort took one of them upon his knees: "Come here, my little fellow," said he "you will be a better man than either of us. Some day or other you will weep over your father, on hearing that he had the weakness to weep over you, because he feared that you might not be so rich as himself."
That meteor that rose in the French revolution, rushed through the political system like a comet; and disappeared in the midst of the long purple and uncaly admiration it excited. Mirabeau, in short, was the friend of Chamfort, and often borrowed his pen. The most eloquent passages in the letters on the order of Cincinnatus belong to the latter. He was indeed, his counsellor upon all occasions; and when Mirabeau went to pass an hour with him, as was his custom in the morning, he used to call it going to rub the most electrical head he had ever met with.
The light emitted by this electrical head could not fail to shine in opposition to the blasting rays of the mock sun of liberty—of the false system of fraternity, devised by the jacobin club.
It was difficult, however, to lay hold on Chamfort. Frank, upright, decided and independent of all parties, he had steered a steady course through the revolutionary storm; openly professing an equal hatred of priests and nobles, and of Marat and the rest of the men of blood. At the same time that he was author of the saying, "Guerre aux châteaux, paix aux chaumières," he explained by the appellation of the fraternity of Cain and Abel, the compulsory system of fraternization, devised by the jacobin club.
At length, however, an obscure informer was found to denounce him, and Chamfort was carried to the Madelonnettes. Unable to obtain there the attentions, and the occasional solitude that some habitual infirmities imperiously required, he conceived so profound a horror of imprisonment, that when he was suffered to return, a few days after, to his apartments, under the custody of a guard, he swore he would rather die than be immured anew.
In little more than a month, the gendarme told him he had orders to carry him back to a house of confinement. Chamfort retired to a closet, under the pretence of making his preparations; fired a pistol at his head; shattered the bones of his nose; and drove in his right eye. Astonished at finding himself alive, and resolved to die, he took up a razor, tried to cut his throat, and mangled the flesh in the most dreadful manner. The weakness of his hand made no change in the resolution of his mind: he attempted several times, vainly, to reach his heart with the same instrument; and finding himself begin to faint, made a last effort to open the veins at his knees. At length, overcome by pain, he uttered a loud cry, and fell almost lifeless into a chair.
The door was broken open, and surgeons and civil officers soon repaired to the spot. While the former were preparing dressings for so many wounds, Chamfort dictated to the latter, the following truly Roman declaration: "I, Sebastian Roch Nicholas Chamfort, declare it was my intention to die a freeman, rather than to be carried back, like a slave, to a house of confinement. I declare, moreover, that if violence be used to carry me thither in the state I am in, I have still strength enough to finish what I have begun."
An hour or two after he became perfectly calm, and resumed his usual ironical manner. "See what it is (said he) to want dexterity; an awkward man cannot kill himself." He then went on to relate how he had perforated his eye, and the lower part of his forehead, instead of blowing out his brains; scored his throat, instead of cutting it; scarified his breast, without reaching his heart. "At last (added he) I recollected Seneca; and in honour of Seneca, I resolved to open my veins; but Seneca was a rich man; he had a warm bath, and every thing to his wish: I am a poor miserable devil, and have none of the same advantages; I have hurt myself horribly, and here I am still."
Not one of the multitude of wounds he had made was mortal. Strange as it may appear, they were even attended by beneficial consequences. By giving vent to an internal humour that had long preyed upon his constitution, they restored him to a state of health he had been a stranger to for years; and Chamfort might now have been alive, if, when his wounds were closed, the surgeons had given issue to that humour by other means. But they neglected the precaution, and was soon after seized with a mortal disease.
* War to the palace, peace to the cottage.
Domestic Articles.
NEW-YORK, November 8. We can on good authority state, that the Health-Officer of this Port has informed the Collector, that "he may now as usual grant Letters of Health to vessels bound to foreign ports."—This official announcement of the restoration of our City to its customary state of health, will, we trust, banish every remaining apprehension from those of our fellow citizens who may yet continue in the country. The formality of a report is the only circumstance which can now give them ground of uneasiness; and that can only be of short duration: For though the fever still may find some victims among those who were sick, or who had imbibed the seeds of disease previous to the late frosts—yet, as there have been no new cases for several days, it must shortly disappear entirely. We heartily congratulate them and our fellow citizens in general on this happy change; and have only to regret, that immersed in business or in pleasure we shall
soon forget the calamity, its cause and its cure, and be again called or sacrificed at the shrine of this ferocious deity.
In the Index to the second Volume of the Laws of New-York, Grenleaf's Edition, occurs this odd reference.
SWINE. See Town Meetings.
The question "Shall we declare war against America?" was lately discussed in the French legislature! After a very warm debate, in the course of which a member ludicrously moved to refer the question to Victor Hughes, peace was resolved upon, by a large majority. M. T. Diary.
SPRINGFIELD, (Mass.) November 6. THE success which has attended the recruiting service in this town, we believe not frequently to have been surpassed. In the short space of five weeks, about fifty young men, among whom are some of the hardest youths of our country, have enrolled themselves to repel the unprovoked attacks of an inhuman foreign enemy. The recruiting at this rendezvous, has been prosecuted under the guidance of Lieutenant Colton and Church.
A Detachment of 36, under the command of Lieutenant Colton, on Thursday last, marched for Providence (R. I.) where they are to embark and serve as Marines on board the George Washington, of 32 guns, commanded by Capt. Fletcher. The junior officer, who marched with Lieut. Colton was Lieut. Caldwell, of Hartford.
Lieutenant Colton being a native of this place, he carried with him, not only the ardent wishes for his success and safety, which the cause naturally inspires; but the felicitous of juvenile affection and friendship. As a strict disciplinarian and a soldier, he has long worn the confidence of the community—and his country, we trust, should an opportunity present, will not be without honourable evidence of his valour.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 9.
M r . Burk tells me that the insinuation respecting his connection with the Argus, is unfounded; as is that of his being addicted to intemperance.
Every body remembers the zeal of the beautiful Dawson, M. C. from Virginia, in behalf of the Polish Patriots. It is curious enough that he should turn out to be a swindling adventurer just at the moment when the citizen member is puffing himself off to his constituents, for his disinterested benevolence in advocating the claim of the former. See his address to his constituents in the late Virginia papers.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette of November 7.
This morning arrived in town, the CHIEF who unites all hearts. He left Spurrrier's pretty early, and lighted at Bryden's about 8 o'clock, escorted in by captains Hollingsworth's and Bentalou's troops, who went out last evening for that purpose. About 10, the 5th and 27th regiments (as many as from the shortness of the notice could get ready), had the gratification of being reviewed by him, in Market-street, much to the satisfaction of a large concourse of spectators, who thronged around him, again to behold the venerable Cincinnatus, and Commander in Chief of America. The City Company, Captain Harris, waited on the General at his quarters, personally to congratulate him on once more seeing him among them in health, and made open ranks for him to pass through as he came out to review the troops. He was accompanied as he marched in front of the line, by Generals Smith and Swan, his Secretary, Mr. Lear; Judge Chase, and several other gentlemen. About 11 he proceeded on his way to Trenton, escorted by the Fell's-point troop.
The object of the Commander in Chief in going to Trenton, is, we understand, to attend a grand council of the executive and general military officers of the union. The President, and the three late unsuccessful Ambassadors to France, we also learn, are to be present.
Americans! what measure of gratitude is not due to a man, loaded with years and glory, who so ardently wished to terminate his days in the peaceful shades of Mount Vernon, again coming forth, to sustain the thought of council and the fatigue of war, to perpetuate that liberty which he so gloriously achieved for his country.
COMMUNICATION.
During his late residence in Philadelphia, Kosciusko, who is good at the pencil, to amuse himself and draw the attention of the young ladies of the city, used to take the likenesses of those whose features he admired. The young misses, considering him as an illustrious character, accepted these devices with avidity. It is now understood, however, that these amiable daughters of Columbia are witnesses of his clandestine exit from this country, and hearing of his ungrateful expressions and conduct in France, are determined with a spirit as patriotic as they are amiable, to consign to the flames the mere mementos of a man who has practised upon them as well as their country (see lowell deceptions).
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED. D 37 Brig Perigou, Beatty, St. Ubes 70 Schr Ann, Cushing, Curacoa, Coffee, Peat and Bayard Lookout, Rodgers, from the wreck of the Sch. Delphos, Barre, Linens Chance, Norther, Marblehead, 10 days Barley and Flax The sloop Union, Hawkins, of this port arrived at Jamaica—the Union was captured by the French and re-captured by capt. Hawkins and got safe in the 24th of September last.
Arrived at the Port. Brig Florida, Haves, Havana 40 A ship, supposed the Perseverance, Wilamson, from Port-au-Prince; brig Molly, Lacy, from the city of Domingo; Hannah, Gildea, from N. Carolina, and schr. —, Baker, from Jamaica, are below. Captain Kelly, of the brig Molly, from St. Domingo, informs, that the brig Ruby, and ship North America, of this port, have been captured and carried into St. Domingo. Ship Mars, of New York, M c Corkell; schooner Sunbury packet, of do. Williams; schooner Apollo, of Charleston, Oliver; all from Honduras, have been captured off Cape Antonio, by the French privateer Henrique. Captain Michel, and carried into New Orleans.
Arrived last evening, the Delaware, sloop of war captain Decatur, from a cruise. The Delaware went to sea the 6th ultimo, and has spoke the following vessels:
6th, Schooner Friendship, Portland to Charleston, 5th, a schr. from North Carolina to New York—8th, a schr. blowing hard, could not learn her name—9th, brig Eagle, Shields, from Philadelphia to Bilboa, and sloop Hiram, from Rhode-Island to Charleston—11th, brig Lilly, from Baltimore to Boston, and ship Columbia, from Jamaica to New York, supplied the latter with provision—12th, Prussian ship De Hoop, from Bordeaux, with General Pinckney on board, took her in tow, and saw her safe into New-York—13th, ship Farmer, M c Collom, from Rotterdam to Philadelphia, 14th, ship Philadelphia, Bliss, from Bristol; ship Liberty, Ramage, from Hamburg, and a British brig from St. Johns, all bound to Philadelphia, and a schooner from Portland to Norfolk—15th, schooner Industry, Diamond, 29 days from Martinique bound to Boston in distress, having been blown out of that Island by a hurricane with 20 other Americans, supplied her with provisions—Brig Paragon, of Baltimore, from St. Ubes for New-York, and a schooner from Baltimore to Boston—16th, ship Charlotte, Dannenbey, from St. Ubes to Philadelphia, and schooner Hiram, from New York to Charleston—17th, spoke the Paragon again, and supplied her with provisions—18th, a whaler from Nantucket over 6 weeks had taken nothing—23d, schr. Nancy, Parker, 36 days from St. Bartholomew to Boston, in distress, supplied her with provisions and offered to take her in tow which was declined—a sloop from Richmond for Philadelphia, 27th, brig Lovely Lass, Shields, from Philadelphia, just out; bound to La Guira—and Packet Maria, Pryor, from Charleston to Philadelphia, supplied the latter with provisions—27th brig Tryphenia, Griffin, from Bordeaux to Philadelphia; brig Hannah, Gildea, from North Carolina to Philadelphia & sloop Patty, from New York to Savannah—27th brig Percy, from Havana 29 days to New-York—29th British brig Nymph, 28 days from St. Kitts to New-York, under jury masts and sloop Fanny, Brown, out 10 days from New Providence to Rhode-Island—30th sloop Diana, Volch, 35 days from Jamaica to Alexandria and supplied her with provisions, captain Volch informed that the day before he failed, the sloop Union, Hawkins, arrived there, captain Hawkins had retaken his vessel from the French—same day spoke ship Essex, from Gloucester to Norfolk—31st schooner Harriot, Lawton, from New York to George Town, S. C.—Nov. 2d, brig Molly, Kelly, 28 days from the city of St. Domingo, to Philadelphia and Schr. —, Baker, 28 days from Jamaica, to do.—3d brig Two Brothers, Allen, from New Orleans to Bartholomew, and supplied her with provisions and water—also the brig Hannah, Gildea, again—5th saw several sail standing in for the Bay and several under Cape May to anchor, wind N. W. by W. 27th passed the United States frigate at New-Castle.
On the 27th ult. at meridian Captain Decatur saw a sail bearing E. by N. and flood for her—28th at 2 P. M. the sail tacked and flood to the N. E. and immediately the Delaware flood after him. At half past 10, he hove the main top-sail aback At 3 P. M. observed her to be a large frigate and being so near as to observe signals, showed him the private signal between him and the Frigate United States, which he did not answer, then showed him the general signal for the United States Navy for the day, which he did not answer, then showed him the British signal for the day which he did not answer, then wore ship and flood from him to the windward and he did not follow. Capt. Decatur not being satisfied tacked ship, after him and got so near as to clearly see that she was a very large frigate, showed him again the British signals, which he did not answer, but wore ship and crowded sail for the Delaware, which vessel immediately wore and crowded from him, at 20 minutes past 4 he hauled his wind to the N. by E. after chasing the Delaware about 10 minutes.
Baltimore, October 7.
Arrived, schooner Patux, Manning, from Curacoa, which he left on the 17th ult. and has obligingly favoured us with the following particulars: That on the 19th October he saw an American brig taken in light of the harbour by a French privateer, which left the day before. The freebooter belonged to a Madam Pickett, of Curacoa, and had on board the following villainous Americans—viz. SOLOMON GEER, who failed last from Baltimore, maze of the schooner Lucinda; JOHN MATHIAS, left from do. mate of the sloop Mary Ann, now at Curacoa; PETER LAGOOCK, left from Norfolk in the ship Sagg. These three seafaring men were active in procuring the condemnation of all the American property they could, by giving all the false information they could possibly invent.
The Governor of Curacoa being informed that the above brig was captured within the limits of the Island, pressed a Swedish schooner, manned her with seamen belonging to the Dutch frigates, and immediately sent her in pursuit of the brig; but being delayed she returned with our success.
On the 16th, the day before capt. M's failing, the Council of Curacoa preferred a petition to the Governor, signed by some of the principal merchants of the place, for an arrest of Madam Pickett's property for taking Americans within the limits of the island, bound timber. The prayer of the petition it was expected would be granted the next day.
On the 17th capt. Snell, of the sch. Amphitrite of New-York, arrived at Curacoa, with four of his people in an open boat, having left his sch. mate and the rest of his hands, on the reef of the island of Aves. She was from Surinam or Demerara, bound to Curacoa, and was run ashore on the morning of the 6th of October. He had chartered a Spanish sch. to save the people and as much of the cargo as possible.
Left at Curacoa for adjudication.
Snow Maryland, Roxbury Baltimore
Fanny, Barre do
The Public are informed that the Alderman's Court of this City, will resume their sittings on Thursday next the 15th of November inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the City-Hall as usual.
HUDSON & YORKE,
NO. 54, NORTH FRONT STREET,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
Per the last arrivals from Europe,
A VERY COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
DRY GOODS,
Which they will dispose of on reasonable terms;
AMONGST WHICH ARE Superfine and coarse cloths, coatings, Elatic and fancy do. Cashmeres, plains, duffils Rope and stripe blankets well assorted in small bales Furniture chintzes, cottons and dimities Callimances, camblets, durants, mureens, and jeans Muffins of all kinds Velvets, velveteens, thicksets and fancy cords An elegant assortment of ribbons Red, white and yellow flannels Red and green huckaback and waffle baizes An invoice cutlery and hardware Coronades, shawls, printed handkerchiefs 7 8 4 4 11 8 checks 9 8 & 5 4 cotton strips Cotton, worsted and silk hosiery do do Gloves Threads, bindings, tapes, &c. &c. nov 9. d.8t.
Just Imported,
A quantity of salt-petre, refined Gun powder F and double sealed battle Cannon 24 and 6 pounders London porter and Burton Beer Mullar's pyras, 4 ounces Bett Durham mustard Ginghams, subject to drawback All of which will be sold on moderate terms by HENRY DAVIES, Junr. No. 93, fourth Second Street, oppoite the city tavern. nov 9. mw&fif
ALL PERSONS,
HAVING claims against the ESTATE OF SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHAN A. SMITH, or JOHN DORSEY, Executors.
A LEASE OF THE HOUSE
Lately occupied by Susannah Lockyer, together with THE STOCK OF GOODS, Are to be disposed of—Time will be given for the latter on un-exceptionable security. nov 9. d.8w
For Sale, or Charter,
THE SHIP
NEPTUNE,
BURTHEN about a hundred and ten tons, coppered, and in good order for an India voyage. She mounts 12 four pounders, and remarkably well-
ALSO,
THE BRIG
JASON,
MOUNTING fourteen 6 pounders, coppered and sails remarkably fast—burthen about 1000 barrels.
FOR TERMS APPLY TO Willings & Francis. Penn Street. november 9. d.8w
For London,
THE SHIP
JEAN,
Captain DANIEL M c PHERSON, WILL be ready to take her cargo on board by the 15th inst.—For terms apply to Robs & Simson. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, Superior Teneriffe Wine, In quarter casks. Bengal Sugar, first quality, in boxes and bags. A few bales of Muffins. Rice in Tierses, And a small cargo of St. Martin's SALT. november 9. d.8w
For Sale or Charter,
THE SHIP
COMMERCE,
John Wood, master. This ship is burthen as per register 230 Tons, will be sold on moderate terms or take freight for Europe or the West-Indies. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's Wharf, or WILLINGS & FRANCIS. FOR SALE, On board said Ship, 16 Tons of Liverpool house Coal. nov 9. d.8w
NOTICE
To Owners of CARRIAGES, and RETAILERS of WINE & SPIRITS. IN consequence of the late Epidemic in this City, numbers have neglected to enter their Carriages, also the retailers of Wine and Spirits to call and take out their Licences. The returning health of the City, the Office is removed from Germantown to its former place, No. 49 North Third-street, where those who have neglected must call and pay the duty on their Carriages, and those retailers take out their Licences—Their ready compliance will prevent incurring the penalty of the Law. JAMES ASH, Collector of the 1st Survey of the 1st Division of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Office of Inspection. No. 49, North Third-street. nov 9. mw&f3w
John Haines & Wm. Jones,
BE leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced a Co-partnership in the SADDLING BUSINESS, which will in future be carried on under the firm of HAINES & JONES, in Market-street, No. 132, one door above the corner of Fourth—where they presume (at least to hope) that their attention to, and knowledge in business, their determination to serve on the best terms, and their known attachment as Native Americans to the Government and Constitution of their Country, will entitle them to the encouragement of a generous public. Although they cannot boast of having acquired their experience in any part of Europe, yet they take the liberty of pleading themselves, that their manufacture shall be inferior to none in this city. june 26. r.8t
WANTED
A CARRIER for this Gazette
Macpherson's Blues.
THE Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry corps in this city, composing Macpherson's Blues, are ordered to parade at the Centre Square, at Nine o'clock To morrow morning, completely equipped. By order of the Commandant. THOMAS M c EVEN, Adjutant, p. 1. Nov. 9.
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, 9th Nov. 1798.
The Post-Office will be removed to its usual place, No. 34, South Front-street, on Saturday the 10th inst. at 12 o'clock noon, and on Monday morning the letter carriers will begin to deliver, in their districts, as formerly. Nov. 9.
Canal Lottery, No. II.
Will re-commence drawing in the course of the present month.
TICKETS to be had Eight Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street, where check books are kept for registering: and examination of Tickets in the above, City of Washington and Patterson Lotteries, &c.
STATE OF THE WHEEL.
  One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000   Five 4,000   Two 2,000   Two 1,000   Ten 500   Twenty-seven 200   With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—The Lottery is more than two thirds drawn and above 15,000 dollars richer than at the commencement.   * Note, the business of a Broker duly attended to in all its branches. nov 9. d.8w 

PROPOSALS,
BY THE Insurance Company of North America.
FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra-hazardous risks, a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra-hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra-hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
2. Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra-hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
3. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra-hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 2000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
4. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra-hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not of the nature of this Company to insure particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
5. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the style of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are stored, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, or their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and half removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
6. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties.
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed accepted from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expense than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of that kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bulk and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured under the policy, unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years, shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
9th. A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their creditability.
10th. With respect to Houses and other Buildings. 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials; and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c.
1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And
if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minute details of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened. Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Secretary. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14. 1amtf
Bank of Pennsylvania,
September 2d, 1798.
WHEREAS the House at present occupied by the Bank of Pennsylvania was entered on the night of the first instant, by some villains, who robbed the institution of sundry Bank Notes, amongst which were the following post notes of the Bank of New-York, viz. No 1002, dated 23d of August, 1798, Dollars issued in favor of Seabring & Van Wyck, for 396 22
No 1003, dated 27th of August, 1798, Dollars issued in favor of Montgomery and Newbold for 1250
No 1006, 27th do. do. do. 2000
1007, do. do. do. 2000
1008, do. do. do. 2000
1009, do. do. do. 2000
1010, 28th do. do. do. 2000
1011, do. do. do. 2000
1012, 30th do. do. do. 1500
1013, do. do. do. 1000
Also sundry post notes of the Bank of Pennsylvania, dated 23d July 1797, issued in favor of George Hughes, for one thousand dollars each, and sundry post notes of said Bank, dated 17th of July, 1797, issued in favor of Geo. Hughes, for five hundred dollars each and endorsed by him. The public are hereby cautioned against receiving the said notes, and a reward of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS is hereby offered for the discovery and conviction of the villains who perpetrated or are concerned in the said robbery, in addition to the reward offered by the Governor of the Commonwealth in his Proclamation of this day.
By order of the Board, JONATHAN SMITH, cashier.
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity
Benjamin Monteith Master, from Leguira,
consisting of
945 Bales of Cocoa.
4000 lb. of Flora Indigo
210 Bales of Cotton
4 Packages of Goat Skins
By Willings & Francis.
No. Eleventh Street.
July 2. def
Madras and Ventapalem
HANDKERCHIEFS,
Searlaukers and Carradaries,
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. 6
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from my Detachment at Bordentown this day, a Marine, by name George Rodman, a Native of Ireland, about 24 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 fighting—had on a blue jacket light pantaloons, cotton Stockings, round Hat, and had under his Pantaloons a pair of Nankeen 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
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS JAMES COMING & 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. 62, Dock Street, in failure whereof action will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly.
John Travis, John Waddington, James Taylor, Cornelius Coeymans } Assignees
August 18. mwtfID
Wanted to purchase.
APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilder. Apply to the Cashier of the Bank of the United States.
September 23d, 1798.
Mails for South-Carolina & Georgia,
PACKETS are now provided for carrying the Public mails by water between Philadelphia and Charleston. They will leave Philadelphia on Friday's. The post by land will be continued twice a week until an experiment is made in regard to the expedition and regularity of the packets. If any person chooses to have their letters sent by land only, they will please to write the word Land upon the letters; otherwise they will be sent by that conveyance which will first start after the letters are left in the post-office.
Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, August 12, 1798.
Pennsylvania Hospital,
9 no. 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 here improperly, is the reason of giving this caution.
By Order of the Board, FRANCIS HIGGINS, Steward. Sitting Managers, } July 17. 2awtf
Bengal Goods,
consisting of BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Gungas, Chintz Guzzinas, Dowlas, Long Drawers, Tookereys, Wrought Muslins
Coarse Sugar, in bags, fit for the European markets
ALSO, Carolina Indigo, Coffee in hogheads
A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE
For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. mwtf
July 14
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 36 years of age, five feet ten inches high, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, born in England, and by trade a Bricklayer. Prior to the 1st 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.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Carriage Type, Duty. Rows include: For and upon every coach (15), upon every chariot (12), upon every post chariot (12), upon every post chaise (12), upon every phaeton, with or without top (9), upon every coachette (9), upon every carriage, having pannels (9), upon every four-wheeled carriage, having frame posts and tops, with steel springs (6), upon four-wheeled top carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks (3), upon chaises with tops (3), upon chairs with tops (3), upon sulkeys with tops (3), upon other two-wheeled top carriages (3), upon two-wheeled carriages with steel or iron springs (3), For and upon all other two-wheeled carriages (2), upon every four-wheeled carriage, having framed posts and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars (2).
The Collector of the revenue of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given,
To all retail dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one license for carrying on the business of retailing of wine in a less quantity, or in less quantities, than 30 gallons; and one license for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the 1st division of the 1st Survey of the district of Pennsylvania.
Office of Inspection at Germantown, 22d August, 1798.
Every denomination of Stamps to be had at said office.
The Stamp Press is removed
to the Office of Inspection in Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia,—where attendance will be given for the accommodation of those who will have instruments stamped, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, up to 22
Wants Employment,
A YOUNG MAN, who has served a regular apprenticeship to the mercantile business in this city, wishes to engage in a Counting house or office, writes a good hand and understands accounts, can be well recommended and security given if required. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. June 21. 3awtf
Bakenridge—for sale
IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Patapsco.
There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair.
The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of the land near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—It is wooded and watered.
To take trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to enquire of T. MCEUEN & Co. No. 78, Chesquap Street. February 2. eodtf
Patent Ploughs,
TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less 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. July 17. 2awtf
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 captives and other offences in the county of Bucks; and HENRY WYNKOOP and FRANCIS CURRAY, 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 30th day of November next. All those who will prosecute against the prisoners in the 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. DANIEL THOMAS, Sheriff. Oct. 4, 1798. 3awtf
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN MILLER, JUN.
NO. 8, CHESSNAP STREET,
100 hogheads RUM,
Of high proof and fine flavour
July 19
AN ACT
For the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to satisfy the claims of certain persons claiming lands under the resolutions of Congress, of the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and the thirteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, as refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, the Secretary for the Department of War, be, and is hereby authorized and directed to give notice in one or more of the public papers of each of the States of Vermont, Massachusetts, New-York, New-Hampshire and Pennsylvania, to all persons having claims under the said resolutions, to present the same to the War-office, within two years after the passing of this act, a just and fair account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no other persons shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act, than those of the following descriptions, or their widows and heirs, viz. First, those heads of families, and single persons, not members of any such families, who were residents in one of the provinces aforesaid, prior to the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, and who abandoned their settlements, in consequence of having given aid to the United Colonies or States, in the revolutionary War against Great-Britain, or with intention to give such aid, and continued in the United States, or in their service, during the said war, and did not return to reside in the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, prior to the twenty-fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. Secondly, the widows and heirs of all such persons as were actual residents, as aforesaid, who abandoned their settlements, as aforesaid, and died within the United States, or in their service during the said war: and thirdly, all persons who were members of families at the time of their coming into the United States, and who during the war, entered into their service.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proof of the several circumstances necessary to entitle the applicants to the benefits of this act, may be taken before a judge of the supreme or district court of the United States, or a judge of the supreme or inferior court, or the first justice or first judge of the court of common pleas or county court of any State.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That at the expiration of fifteen months from and after the passing of this act, and from time to time thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary for the Department of War, to lay such evidence of claims as he may have received, before the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, and with them, proceed to examine the testimony, and give their judgment what quantity of land ought to be allowed to the individual claimants, in proportion to the degree of their respective services, sacrifices and sufferings, in consequence of their attachment to the cause of the United States; allowing to those of the first class a quantity not exceeding one thousand acres; and to the last class, a quantity not exceeding one hundred, making such intermediate classes as the resolutions aforesaid, and distributive justice, may, in their judgment require, and make report thereof, to Congress. And in case any such claimant shall have sustained such losses and sufferings, or performed such services for the United States, that he cannot justly be classified in any one general class, a separate report shall be made of his circumstances, together with the quantity of land that ought to be allowed him, having reference to the foregoing ratio: Provided, that in considering what compensation ought to be made by virtue of this act, all grants except military grants, which may have been made by the United States, or individual States, shall be considered at the just value thereof, at the time the same were made, respectively, either in whole or in part, as the case may be, a satisfaction to those who may have received the same: Provided also, that no claim under this act, shall be assignable until after report made to Congress, as aforesaid, and until the said lands be granted to the persons entitled to the benefit of this act.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That all claims in virtue of said resolutions of Congress, which shall not be exhibited as aforesaid, within the time by this act limited, shall forever thereafter be barred.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, April 7, 1798.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Pursuant to the above Act, Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims under the resolutions of Congress, of the 23d of April, 1783, and the 13th of April, 1785, to transmit to the War-Office within two years after the passing of the said Act, viz. the 7th day of April, 1798, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
In the proof of Claims, a strict attention must be paid to the requisitions of the 2d and 3d Sections of the Act. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. July 19. 3awtf
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ANOTHER STRONG PROOF
Of the great and unparalleled efficacy of DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, In the Cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma & Consumptions. New-York, July 10, 1798. To DR. CHURCH,
Sir, For upwards of Twelve Years, I have labored under a severe Cough, shortness of breath, spitting of matter from my lungs and often of clotted blood, till at length I was reduced as to be unable to walk across my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and the shortness of breath could get no rest day or night. Hearing of your excellent medicine, the Cough Drops, I procured a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I bled God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you to have been the instrument in the hands of Providence, of saving my life, I must intreat you to publish this for the benefit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medicines in the world for those complaints. I am, Sir, your grateful servant NICHOLAS STAGG, Little Robinson-street. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, Are prepared and sold by the Inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. CHURCH, at his Dispensary, Washington-street, New-York, and at his office, No. 1, South Third-street, Philadelphia, and sold by appointment at Mr. Weddell's 118 William-street, and Stillwell & Detore, 162 Pearl-street, New-York. Manders, Albany, Price, Baltimore, Thomas, Alexandria, Wilson, Wilmington, &c. &c. OBSERVE, As a counterfeited preparation of this medicine has been industriously circulated through some of the principal cities in the United States, persons are requested to purchase them of such persons only as have Dr. Church's appointment for vending the same. Powers, Young-keeps—Chappel, Head of Elk—Bond and Co. New-castle—Henning, Lancaster—Blauvelt, Brunswick (N. J.) Gordon, Trenton, &c. * Patients letters (Post paid) addressed to Dr. Church, New-York, duly attended to