Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-03-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2034]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
For Sale on a long Credit, THE SLOOP New-York & Philadelphia PACKET, NOW lying at Henry Pratt's wharf, the first below Race-street, burthen 3638-95 tons...
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker.
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP ASIA, Thomas Morgan, master TO sail in a few days. For passage only, apply to the captain on board, at Reed's wharf, Southwark.
FOR NEW-YORK, THE fast sailing and well accommodated SLOOP EAGLE, John Earl, jun. master. WILL sail in a few days and take freight low, for which, or passage, apply to the master on board at Race-street wharf, or to Joseph Anthony & Co.
For Charles-ton, (S. C.) THE SHIP JOSEPHUS, H. Kennedy, master, NOW lying at Mr. Reed's wharf. She will sail on Monday next, and any freight offered immediately will be taken on reasonable terms.
This Day will be Landed, AT CUTHBERT'S WHARF, From on board the ship Townsend, capt. Lovering from St. Kitts, 124 Puncheons Rum, 24 ditto Molasses, 1200 Bushels Salt, FOR SALE, BY Jebu Hollingsworth & Co. No. 47, Penn-street.
SAID SHIP IS ALSO FOR SALE. Apply as above. march 20
The Strength of the Nation. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And for Sale, by WILLIAM YOUNG, the corner of 2d and Chestnut-streets, REGULATIONS, for the order and discipline of the TROOPS of the UNITED STATES, According to order of Congress. Price with plates, 69 and 75 cents, only and without plates, 40 cents. THIS edition is illustrated with ten elegant copperplates; exhibiting above 100 figures, and in which the whole of the positions conformable to the words of command, in performing the manual exercise are exactly represented.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient: thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, Assignees of WILLIAM BUCKLEY, JOHN HALL. J. Thomas dec. 31.
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 145, Market-street, Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Clothes, Kerseymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and flannels Printed dimities Hosiery, threads, twiss and sewing silks A small amount of hardware, WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees of Todd & Mott, to whom all persons indebted to that concern, are requested to make immediate payment.
W. MOTT, Having commenced business in the Commission line, his store is now open for the reception of Dry Goods of all descriptions. Philadelphia, February 4, 1799. Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted will please to apply to JOHN HUTCHINSON & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co. WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan. 29.
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at No. 48, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent-forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Biddle, No. 147, Chestnut-street. nov. 25.
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover } SEEDS, All warranted fresh and free from all foul seed, FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third streets, Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadlery, cutlery and brass wares; T. Crowley Millington steel, piglead, block-tin, red lead, Spanish brown, Venetian red, Vermilion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail. march 2
Just Received, By the ships Juno, Walters, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruple filets 33 do. 8-4 do. 139 do. creasa la Morlaix 34 do. 9-8 coutils 3 do. 4-4 do. 44 do. 6-4 guingas 250 do. Russia sail-duck 10 pieces Ricario wine 25 hogheads French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each } claret of superior quality. 228 do. at 1 do. do. } for quality. Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburgs, at 23 to 28 cents pr. ell 12 do. Wefter linnen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box pas-borner 5 boxes hollow glass ware 5 cases Russia bristles (first quality) Erick & Lewis Bollmann, no. 100, Spruce Street feb. 13
Pursuits of Literature. In a few day will be put to press and published without delay, by J. OSBORN, No. 41, Chestnut street, The Pursuits of Literature. A Satirical Poem. In four Dialogues, with Notes. This celebrated work will form one large octavo volume, will be printed from the 1st London edition, with the Notes translated by the author, on a fine paper and good type, and will be delivered, handsomely bound and lettered to subscribers at two dollars. March 18.
Building and Garden Lots, CONTIGUOUS to, and at a small distance from the city, to be sold at the coffee house in Second street, on Wednesday the 20th of March, at 6 o'clock in the evening, containing from about 1 A. of an acre to about 4 acres each. The small lots fronting on Vine and Callowhill streets, on the west side of Schuylkill Second street, and the large lots containing whole or half or quarter acres, some of them bounded on the west by Schuylkill and the upper ferry road including some fine quarry lots on Schuylkill: the whole containing about 140 acres, and formerly known by the name of Springbury; bounded on the north by Francis street, extending from the Ridge road to Schuylkill, crossing the canal, on which several of the lots will give fronts. The situation of many of the large lots is on high ground, commanding beautiful views of the Schuylkill, supposed to be sufficiently detached to escape any unfortunate disorder which may be prevalent in the city.—The terms will be made known at the time of the sale. N. B. Maps of the lots are fixed up at the middle and upper ferries on Schuylkill, at Seybert's Tavern, in Second street, Northern Liberties; at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut street, and at the coffee house. The convenience of those to whom the premises will prove very advantageous to purchasers. CONNELLY & Co. auct'rs.
Postponement. The uncommon severity of the weather having prevented many persons from viewing the lots above described, the sale is postponed until Saturday the 20th April next, when it will be held on the premises, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The terms will be cash for those lots which are 50 feet, and 49 and an half feet front, and for those of a larger size, one half the cash to be paid down and the other half in six months from the day of sale. march 20
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I am to be sold on such terms, that the purchaser need not advance any cash, unless he pleases, till it is earned by my services, provided no accident happens to me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 15 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER—I was got by Hall's imported horse, Delphos, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slim; my grand dam was got by Old Figure, a my great grand dam by Taskers Oldello out of Selim, &c. &c. as well as fully appear by William Kyle's attached certificate who raised me. My character as a racer is well established; I won the colt's purse at Bridesburg of twenty guineas; I won a fifty guinea purse at Baltimore, a fifty guinea purse at Annapolis and a fifty guinea purse at Hagerstown. I never lost a race but the 10th I ran at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly shod, as I left all my plates before I got in. I am in fine plight, found in every respect; my offspring are in great repute, some of which are now in training for the turf—procure me good stands and entertainment and I am able to earn one thousand dollars per annum. Any person inclining to buy or rent may know the terms by applying to John Garsan (Loverall) Green county and near the village of Maryland, eight miles south of Elkton. feb. 21.
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, —VIZ— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens Cassia, silk umbrellas an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SLKS, consisting of Black and colored Lutestring do. do. fatims do. do. fenshaws do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. fowing silks Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24.
WATER LOAN. The Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscriptions in the following districts: William Jones will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street. Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-street. Jeff Wats will receive from north side of Spruce to the south side of Walnut-street. Edward Tiffin will receive from north side of Walnut to the fourth side of Chestnut-street. John Infirmary, and I will receive from north side of Jonathan Robinson, Chestnut to the fourth side of Market-street. Stephen Girard, and I will receive from north side of Just Shewmaker Market to the fourth side of Arch-street. Thomas Hefly will receive from north side of Arch to the fourth side of Race-street. Leonard Jacobi will receive from north side of Race to the fourth side of Vine-street. Joseph Cruffel, I will attend at the office of Jared & Jared Ingalls, 5 Ingalls, opposite the State House, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall. By order of the board, JACOB SHOEMAKER, sec'y. 2d. no. 18th.
To be sold by private sale, A NUMBER of Lots for building, of different size and situation, on the Bristol road, adjoining that well known stand called the Washington tavern, between the 9 and 10 mile stones, where the mail and a number of public stages are flying continually. The situation is high and healthy and easy of access both by land and water, within a few rods of the Pennsylvania creek; where there is fine navigation and good landing, where grist and merchant mills are carrying on a considerable trade; the above road being the best at all seasons of the year of any coming out of the city.—A plan of the said lots may be seen, and the conditions of sale made known by the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLME. tu. th. fa. tf. march 19.
Wanted a House Servant, well recommended; one who can dress hair will be preferred. Apply to the printer. March 18. dtw
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of DUHAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 20.
CHINA GOODS, Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, consisting of BOHEA } TEAS. Hyson skin Young hyson Hyson and Imperial White nankeens Lutestring, colored and black Senthaws do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. Sewing silk do. do. Black hair ribbon Black fatims Cassia in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets On Hand, 30 trunks and cases dimities, muslin, ginghams, mouselins and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the Well-India market. 23 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the Well-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sail canvas by the ree or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches. Railed copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Shearing paper. New-Orleans indigo Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. feb. 11 in w. fr. tf.
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED. PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agent, at any part within the said City of the whole or part of 104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, In lengths of ten or twelve feet, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, as under: 24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thick end, if bored, 1 1/2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thick end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thick end, if bored, 3 inch pipe. 104,000 The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots; no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unbored, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals in writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth-street, the first House from Market-street. feb. 8.
IMPORTED, In the British ship Douglas, capt. Walker, from London, just arrived, Cannon—Woolwich proof 9 lb. caliber, bored from the solid weighing 16 cwt. 2 qrs. and 200 lb. each. Ditto of 6 lb. caliber, wt. 11 cwt. 2 qrs. each. Ditto Swivels, mounted Cannon shot, viz. Canister, cross bar and round 30 cases ships mallets, fowling pieces and musket-loads. Ship Store, Horsemen's and Saddle Pistols, A large assortment of Flints, 150 cases Porter, Brown Stout in Bottles, Pantheon Stoves assorted from 20 to 40 inches diameter 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, 3000 Bushels Coal, 50 Crates Window Glass 100 Crates and 10 hds. Queens ware adapted to the West India Market, 6 bales Whitney blankets 8-4 and 10-4 For sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. Walnut Street Wharf. March 26.
Who have also on hand, Chest in case, first quality, Old Port Wine, Horsemen's swords, hangers, &c. Dry White Lead, Ironmongery and webbing by the package, Bolton Beef, A case of bell jar arnotta, Painted floor cloths, English quartz bottles in crates of 12 dozen each, Russia bar iron, Hemp and cordage, Cables from 3 to 16 inches, Platters and Brigsnes, A few trunks best kid and morocco skins, Basket salt in hds. The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '95, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hyson Tea; An invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 3 and 900 dolls. in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF PETER & HENRY MIERCKEN, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to Peter Miercken, and those having demands, to present their accounts to the same for settlement. Peter Miercken, Henry Miercken, march 21.
Wanted a House Servant, well recommended; one who can dress hair will be preferred. Apply to the printer. March 18. dtw
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of DUHAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 20.
Saml. Potter, Wm. Page, and Thos. Price. No. 21, Chestnut-street, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, per ship Lexington, from London, A very large assortment of DRY GOODS. Which they will sell low for cash, or notes at a short date, among which, are Printed Calicoes, and Cotton counterpanes, &c. Chintzes, Pullings & Sarfettes, British Muslins, plain Satins and Modes, and tumbled, Plain & plaid silk shawls Silk, cotton and worsted silk and cotton fringe & trimmings, Leather Gloves, handsome assortment of ribbons, Black and white laces and edgings, cases of the most fashionable Calico and cotton checks, infallible ladies hats and bonnets. Ginghams, march 14. rugh & tfa
Goods supposed to have been stolen. The following articles, which it is believed, were brought from the late mayor's office and deposited with the present mayor, at No. 155, South 2d street, where they are open for inspection of any person who may claim them, to wit: 3 blankets 1 white cashmere waistcoat 1 coverlid 48 yards of black fustian 3 hats 2 remnants of cotton 2 blue cloth coats 1 do. Bengal 1 spotted mouselin coats 1 do. Irish Linens 2 grey plain coats 1 do. muslin 3 failors jackets 1 roll of black trimmings 1 striped pique de laine 1 string of violet do. 1 do. half worn do. 1 bunch of gun clasp bottles 1 dark cross striped do. 1 pair of knee buckles 1 green silk laced do. 1 set with bone 1 white embroidered do. 1 mariners compass 1 striped winter do. 1 pair of new shoes 1 flannel do. 1 silver tea spoon 1 pr. blackfatin breeches 1 do. table do. 3 pair nankeen do. 3 grose of spotted buttons 7 pair trowers inlaid with pearl 1 do. pair of silk and gold dimble Several pair of silk and cotton hose 1 do. rings, one whereof with a pearl 1 white and check shirt 1 silver watch chain 1 cravat & hankerchief 1 box of white platters 1 silver flock buckle 6 do. tea spoons 1 roll of coarse sheeting 1 do. of white dowais 1 piece of striped calico 1 coarse muslin sheet 3 kegs of flints And for any other article of small value. Mayors Office, march 23.
NOTICE. THE creditors of the late William Compton, deceased, who have not rendered to the Administrators accounts of their claims properly attested, are hereby informed, that if they do not exhibit such accounts on or before the seventeenth day of April next ensuing, their claims will be forever excluded, as a dividend will then be struck and paid by S. Wilcox, at No. 145 Chestnut-street, on any day proceeding. And all those who are still delinquent in discharging the debts due from them to the estate of the late Wm. Compton deceased, aforesaid, will be pleased to take notice, that said law will be commenced against them, without respect to persons, if not discharged before that day. Isaac Cathrall } Administrators. John Haworth } Samuel Wilcox } marce 23 m.w.&fat. 117A.
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit: 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No 4185, 5 shares No 4186, and 3 shares No 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No 2038, which were forwarded by the Countess of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said stock in the name of Stadtlich & Son, of Amsterdam, No 1996, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. d3m
BATAS Coffee India Calicoes Dooras Gilla Romall Umbrellas Fans Sheathing Copper An elegant assortment of Madras Hankerchiefs 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS No. 23, Dock Street, 32w1m
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Thomas Boon, of Caroline county, state of Maryland, deceased, are requested to exhibit them, properly proven, to the subscriber at Denton, in the county and state aforesaid, on or before the first day of May next, that there may be a dividend made of the assets now in the hands of the subscriber. Those who neglect this notice, will be forever barred of their dividend, which will be made on the aforesaid day. Wm. BOON, administrator of THOMAS BOON. march 9. 12w3w
Take Notice That I have applied to the Judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the insolvent act, and they have appointed Monday the 22d day of April next, to hear me and my creditors at the court house in Sunbury, where they may attend if they think proper. To all my Creditors. James Towar. wedgw

Now landing at messrs Wiggins & Francis' Wharf the Cargo of the ship George B. Riley, Charles McAlister, commander, from Calcutta, consisting of— Coush and fine Muslins Madras Handkerchiefs Bandana ditto Taffetas Heavy Black Pepper Sugar in hogsheads and bags Jallop Cotton, &c. For Sale, by Phillips, Cramond & Co. march 26 dist
Canal Lottery No. II. WILL finish Drawing THIS month—there are only 1800 tickets to draw, to be had at Wm. Blackburns No. 64 South Second-street, at 25 dollars each, till Saturday next, when they will rise considerably. march 20
Letter Bags at Coffee House. Ship ASH, captain Morgan, for London, to remain 8 days. Ship FOUR FRIENDS, captain Hartaway, for Belfast, to remain 5 days. Ship STAD HAMBURG, captain Sigouards, for Hamburg, to remain 10 days. march 21
TO LET. THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. Jan. 11
A genteel House to Rent, Situate in Spruce, between 4th & 5th streets. It is accommodated with extensive back buildings, three stories in height, two pumps in the yard—one of excellent water and the other in a Rain Cistern. Apply at No. 109, Spruce-street. march 16 dist
To be sold cheap for cash, AN EXCELLENT PIANO FORTE. Made by Longman & Broderip.—Enquire at the office of this Gazette. March 25. d6t
For Sale at Vendue, THE SHIP TOWNSEND, On the 28th inst. at 7 o'clock, at the Merchant's Coffee house, in Second Street, as the now lays, with all her materials. She is an American bottom, and lays at Cuthbert's wharf, well found, newly sheathed in August last, and may be sent to sea at little expense. Her cables all new, and most of her sails are also new. A credit of 2, 4, and 6 months will be given for approved endorsed notes. March 25. tdf
Notice. THE Creditors of the subscribers, auctioneers in the city of Philadelphia, trading under the firm of FOOTMAN & Co. are requested to take notice that they have applied to the supreme court of Pennsylvania for the benefit of an act, entitled an act providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, unless he hath been guilty of fraud or embezzlement, passed on the 4th day of April, 1798, and for the relief extended to insolvent debtors, by other acts of assembly; the court have appointed Friday the 29th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. to hear them and their creditors at such place as the said court may be held. RICHARD FOOTMAN, RICHARD S. FOOTMAN, march 25. dstr.
Boarding & Lodging. THREE or four Gentlemen may be accommodated with genteel boarding and lodging in a small family, and upon reasonable terms, by applying at No. 12, Pear Street. march 15
Weavers. SEVERAL WEAVERS may find employment by applying to Isaac T. Hopper, No. 39, Pine-street. march 15th, 1799.
To all whom it may concern. THE Creditors of the Subscribers are desired to take notice, that application has been made to the Court of Common Pleas in Middlesex County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in order that the applicant may receive the benefit of the several laws passed for the relief of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the second Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in Lewis Town, in the said county. WM. ARMSTRONG, jun. march 18. raw3w
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy Hay, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8. rawtf
NOTICE. Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Whiston, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-street, feb 2 codw
NOTICE. GOOD encouragement will be given to a person who understands the Tanning business in all its branches—also to a person who understands making of Tin-Ware, to move into the Western Country.—Persons who have small families would be preferred.—For further particulars enquire at No. 23 North Fourth-street. None need apply but those who can bring good recommendations. march 12 codw
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, Agent to the Ex. no. 135, Market-street Philadelphia dec. 4, 1798
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street. 215 bales & boxes Licklenburghs, hempen linens and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hollans 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 ches. platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. sail-twine 12 do. chopaillas 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. pattenbornes 92 cales claret 45 do. Britanias 130 do. fine long corked claret 1 do. Holland canvas 1600 bushels fine salt 1 do. Ruffia do. 40 casks of roll brimstone 3 do. Ruffia sheetings 200 casks of naval stores. 1 do. ravens duck 50 logs prime mahogany 2 do. Ruffia drillens 4 hds. coffee mills 1 do. brown holland 6 bundles German steel 2 do. Silesia rovans 10 ches. of flutes and pencils 1 do. Wehrenhopf linen A package of skates 1 do. Canada do. 4 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. Flemish linens 4 ches. of Nuremberg toys 1 do. cambricks and lawns 40 kegs of yellow ochre 1 do. diaper 3 hds. Glue 12 do. stripes 8 barrels of Lentilles 18 do. checks 5 ches. of prime red 2 do. fiamois 1 do. hunting for colors 1 do. Arabia stripe 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 1 do. bunding for colors 30 kegs of pearl barley 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 60 boxes of capers 1 do. Turkey yarn 400 fies of upper and sole leather 6 bales empty bags 300 boxes window glass 1 ches. hair ribband 300 Demijohns 3 boxes raps, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers 2 do. bobbin, assorted assorted 1 box threads & raps 2 hds. pumice stone 1 do. fine blue listados 1 box of mill saws 5 ches. men's slippers 1 cask of cutlery 3 do. bed ticks 1 quantity of stone ugs and pickling pots 2 cafs hog's bristles 4 do. quills 6 ches. writing paper A few fish anchors, &c. 4 do. quills november 12 tu&Mf
Philadelphia, March 1799. PROPOSAL By THOMAS DOBSON. At the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, for furnishing by subscription ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE; ON A PLAN ENTIRELY NEW: By which the different Sciences and Arts are digested into the form of distinct TREATISES OR SYSTEMS, COMPREHENDING
THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the Latest Discoveries and improvements: and full Explanations given of Various Detached parts of Knowledge, whether Relating to Natural and Artificial Objects, or to Matters Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, Commercial, &c. Including Elucidations of the most important Topics relative to Religion, Morals, Manners, and the Economy of Life: together with a description of all the Countries, Cities, principal Mountains, Seas, Rivers, &c. throughout the World; a General History, Ancient and Modern, of the different Empires, Kingdoms, and States; and an account of the Lives of the most Eminent Persons in every Nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the Writings of the best Authors, in several Languages; the most approved Dictionaries, as well of General Science as of Particular Branches; the Transactions, Journals, and Memoirs, of learned Societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent Professors on different Sciences; and a variety of original Materials, furnished by an extensive Correspondence. The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one volume at a time, which by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following:
CONDITIONS. The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Superfine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper plates; I. A volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber in the first week of every month till the whole be delivered, which will take a period of eighteen months. II. Every Subscriber on receiving the first Volume, to pay Twenty Dollars. On receiving the Second 15 Dollars The Third, 12 Dollars The Fourth, 10 Dollars The Fifth, 10 Dollars The Sixth, 8 Dollars and Five dollars for each of the succeeding volumes, till the whole is delivered, which will amount in the whole to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars, being the present price for complete sets. Any subscriber who may chuse to have the whole in a shorter time than 18 months, may have any number of volumes that may be agreeable at the same time at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the sets on hand are but few in number, it will be requisite that such as chuse to become Subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Complete Sets may be had as above, or bound in various manners. march 6. w8w6w.
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the estate of MORDCAI LEWIS, late of this city, merchant, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against it to produce them for payment to Thomas Morris, Samuel Coates, Joseph Morris, } executors. at the Counting House of JOSEPH S. LEWIS, no. 25, Dock-street. march 23 gawm
FOR SALE A HOUSE and Lot in Trenton, THE house is of brick, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and in good order.—For further particulars enquire of Ab: Hunt, in Trenton, or of JOHN E. CRESSON, No. 54, Market-street. march 9 gawm
JACOB PERKINS, HAVING invented an effectual check for detecting counterfeit Bank Paper, which has received the sanction of one Bank, and the approbation of the undersigned eminent artists, and having obtained a patent, securing to him, and to his assigns, the exclusive right of the invention, hereby offers to his fellow citizens the privilege of using it upon terms, to be agreed on between him and any person disposed to avail themselves of a guard against counterfeiters.
THE undersigned having examined Jacob Perkins's new invented method to detect counterfeit Bank paper, do approve of the plan, it being impossible to engrave or sink two plates perfectly alike, without the original die or hub, the counterfeiter would find it impossible to make an impression which would perfectly gage with the check from the original die. ROBT SCOT, Engraver & Die-sinker JAMES SMITHER, Engraver, JAMES AKIN, Engraver. The terms may be known by applying to No. 11, 3d Street. March 23.
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the fourth side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley, communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market-street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 104 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 404 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11 diw rawtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets;—the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 92 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz et al. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Biberly Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is laid to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grune Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation: there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET. And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. feb 7 th3tf
FOR SALE, A quantity of Mould and Dipt CANDLE S, and CLOVER SEED, enquire of Samuel Coates, no 82 South Front street codtf march 23
From the FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM. (The plaintive and affected tale of CHARLOTTE SMITH is familiar, it is supposed, to most readers. Criticism has frowned upon the verbal glee of a sobbing poetess, and wit has laughed at the derided hero of her village, and the trappings and suits of her woe. We insert the following as a pleasant introduction to an attack soon to be made upon the above fighting sonneteer from the Shop of Colon and Spondence.)
SONNETS, Attempted in the manner of "Contemporary Writers." PENSIVE, at eve, on the hard world I mus'd, And my poor heart was sad: so at the morn I gazed—and sigh'd, and sigh'd!—for, ah! how soon Eye darkens into night. Mine eye perus'd With fearful vacancy, the dumpy grass, Which wept and glitter'd in the palmy ray: And I did pause me on my lonely way, And mus'd me on those wretched ones, who pass O'er the black beach of sorrow. But alas! Most of mysooth I thought! when it betel, That the lost spirit of the breezy wood Breath'd in mine ear—"All this is very well; But much of one thing is for nothing good." Ah! my poor heart's inexplicable swell!
To SIMPLICITY. O! I do love thee, meek Simplicity! For of thy lays the lolling simplicity Goes to my heart, and soothes each small distress, Distresstho' small, yet happy great to me! 'Tis true, on lady Fortune's gentle pad I amble on; yet, tho' I know not why, So sad I am! but should a friend and I Grow coolsand mist, O! I am very sad! And then with bonnets and with sympathy My dreamy bosom's mystic woes I pall; Now of my false friend plainly plaintively, Now raving at mankind in general; But whether sad or fierce, 'tis simple all, All very simple meek SIMPLICITY!
On a ruined House in a romantic Country. And this rest house is that the which he built, Lamented Jack! and here his mate he pil'd, Cautious in vain! These rats that squeak so wild, Squeak, not unconscious of their father's guilt. Did he not see her gleaming through the glade! Belike, 'twas she, the maiden all f'iron, What tho' she milk no cow with crumpled horn, Yet, aye, she haunts the dale where erst she play'd: And, aye beside her stalks her amorous knight! Still on his thighs their wonted brogues are worn, And thro' those brogues, still tatter'd and betorn, His lindward charms gleam an unearthly white; As when thro' broken clouds at night's high noon Peeps in fair fragments forth the full orb'd harvest moon!
DEFENCE OF THE PURSUITS OF LITERATURE.
"Whoever indeed stands forward at such a perilous period as the present, with boldness, confidence, and an honest intention in the public service, with a name or without a name, known or unknown, is surely worthy of some regard, and I should think, of kindness. But when a gentleman (without any interest, but that of every other subject in the country,) has devoted his time, fortune, and ability in the hope of being useful, it is but a common cause to rescue his memory from the gripe of injustice, and the fangs of malignity. When he has defended THE TRIPLE FORTRESS of religion, morality, and literature, from its foundation to the topmost battlements, must he be left on the field without the common honours of a common soldier? Because a few trumpety peatsters, half critics, jugglers in science, or indecent commentators are held forth and confined to ridicule or contempt, as they have respectively deserved, must this work on the Pursuits of Literature be degraded and depreciated? I trust not. The public will never suffer such impotence and dulness, such under conjurors and journeymen astrologers, the Sidrophels and Wachums of the day, to read backward for them the great page of Literature, and declare the interpretation of it. When the sun is high in the heavens, who asks for subsidiary light? "Literature indeed, at this hour, can hardly be divided from the principles of political safety. Satiere also has a character, which she was never before called upon to assume. SENSUM CALEDO DEMISSUM TRAXIT AB ALUM! She must now co-operate with the other guardians, and watchful powers of the state in her degree. "Such AN UNION is now demanded of the minds, the talents, and fortunes, of the souls and bodies, of all the inhabitants of Great Britain, as never before entered into the hearts of Englishmen to conceive. We must be preserved from the tyranny and power of France; from all her principles, and from all her arms, open or concealed, mental, moral, or political. I have pride and satisfaction in seeing, and feeling that we are all so convinced. We know we must die or defend ourselves from THE MONSTROUS REPUBLIC."
"Lustat terribilis vivis; morientibus haeres; Nulla quies: oritur praedæ cessante libido; Divitibusque dies, et nox metuenda maritis; Emicat ad nutum stricto mucrone minister! If we consider it from the commencement, it has threatened, devoted, and given over all its victims to desolation, wretchedness, plunder and final death. BLOOD is the cement of the Republic of France. "Some victims have bled for principle, others for example, some for funeral pomp, and some for a civic feast. Blood must flow. Each faction has delivered over its predecessor to death. The Priests of Reason hold their rites in the field of Mars. First, indeed, they footle awhile their savageness with song and festival. But these are the preludes of sanguinary cruelty; the stops and pauses of their war-symphonies. With their laurel and cypress branches bound together and dipped in blood, they advance to the altar, and perform their abhorred lustration. The names of all that is brave, and all that is ferocious, are invoked in their de-
moniacal incantations to reason and republic. Savis opus est, et fortibus umbra; Ipsa facit manes; HOMINUM MORS OMNIS IN USU EST. "On the blood of their murdered monarch they have sworn hatred to tyranny; and they have established a directory. On the blood of innocence and virginity they have sworn to restore, and to protect the female dignity; and they have annulled the bond of marriage, and the charities of consanguinity. On the blood of their generals dreaming on the scaffold, and on the blood of armies partially devoted by other generals in the day of battle, they have sworn to give honor, and encouragement to the defenders of the republic. Such are their decrees; such are their oaths registered in blood. All is contradiction with them, yet all is in action. Principles of the moment, principles of reflection, principles of desolation, principles of safety, all have had their hour; all have risen and fallen. Banishment and deportation have now superseded the axe of the guillotine, and the fabre of Russian massacre. How long?—All changes with them: all, but the fixed lust of plunder, and aggrandizement, and the rooted hatred to the Christian Religion. To every government, and to every establishment in Europe they apply but one axiom, "WHATEVER IS, IS WRONG!"
"Whoever strives to resist such an adversary upon principle and reflection, with eloquence, or wisdom, or learning, in the robes of state, or in the vestments of religion or law, with arms in his grasp, or with well directed opulence, by counsel, by precept, or by example, must be numbered among the FRIENDS OF MAN. "I am most serious in my words, and earnest in my thoughts. I have been instructed by these great events, to consider all actions as of some weight, and that nothing is now to be neglected, as wholly unimportant. If the efforts of the united genius, learning, poetry, and eloquence of a country can be directed with strength and discretion, in their proper and natural courses, we may yet have confidence. Enterprises of great piety and moment will succeed, and a righteous security may be established. Consider for a moment what is the hope of bad men. The orator of Athens has declared 'Their hope of safety is placed in THE EXCESS OF THEIR WICKEDNESS, AND INIQUITY ALONE.' The haunts, and caves, and tenements, and foul huts of lothpity, avarice, rebellion, democracy and jacobinism will at length be fully revealed, and finally, levelled and ruined. When the fountains of hellish fire are once opened, and flowing with liquid purity in the silence of the night, the objects which darkness would conceal, are not only discovered, but destroyed. "The force of France is indeed formidable; but HER PRINCIPLES, wherever they take root, and grow, and bear, are alone invincible. If we think otherwise, I fear we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not with us. France invites every European government to suicide. Her high priest (Voltaire) told her long ago, that no government could perish but by its own hand, and by its own consent to die. The government of Great Britain has given no such consent. Her King, her Nobles, her Commons, her Senators, her Statesmen, her Lawyers, her Artists, her Merchants, her Citizens, her Peasants, all maintain and declare with one voice, and with arms in their hands, "GREAT BRITAIN HAS GIVEN NO SUCH CONSENT." She has not lifted her arms against herself; she is willing and desirous to live. She has humbled herself before God the Judge of all, through the Great Mediator of humanity. She knows her strength, and has felt her infirmity; she is earnest for her preservation from her foes within and without; and having done all, and still committing herself, and her cause, to HIM who judgeth righteously, she hopes yet to stand.
"Whether the end of all things may be at hand; and what the decrees of Eternal Power, Wisdom, Justice, and Goodness may intend in the last resort, we acknowledge to be inscrutable. But we trust, it cannot be deemed an unwarrantable presumption, to suggest or to affirm, that, if the attributes of God are true; if man is his creature, and governed by his laws; the opposers of this overbearing, desolating, iniquitous, and UNIVERSAL tyranny must be justified BEFORE HIM. As to us the inhabitants of Great Britain, if we would exist at all, we must be preserved as we are. Our constitution is not lost; and the ramparts we have raised around it, will maintain it entire. Our liberties are supported equally against arbitrary power, and against the engine of licentiousness and democracy. Upon us the destiny of Europe, and perhaps of the whole civilized world, ultimately depends. It seems placed in our hands: a fearful and an awful charge. "Omnia Fata liberant, Si quidquam mutare velis UNOQUE SUB IRE. STAT GENUS HUMANUM!"
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hater, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured Ladies, gentlemen and children's
HATS. Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale.—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of
Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29. rawtf
FOR SALE, THE time of a likely Negro Boy, about ten years old—he is healthy and active, and has been accustomed to waiting, &c.—Enquire of the Printer. March 6. codtf

Foreign Intelligence.
THE TAKING OF MINORCA.
From the London Gazette Extraordinary.
Monday, December 22.
Downing-street, Dec. 23.
Capt. Gifford, aid-de-camp to Gen. the hon. Charles Stuart, arrived this afternoon at the office of the right hon. Henry Dundas...
Sir,
I have the honor to acquaint you, that his majesty's forces are in possession of the island of Minorca, without having sustained the loss of a single man.
As neither commodore Duckworth or myself could procure any useful information relative to the object of the expedition at Gibraltar...
The strength of the ground, the passes and the badness of the roads, in Minorca, are scarcely to be equalled in the most mountainous parts of Europe; and what increased the difficulty of advancing upon this occasion was the dearth of intelligence...
The persevering labour of 150 seamen under the direction of lieutenant Buchanan, during the night, having greatly assisted the artillery in forwarding the battering guns...
But these were not the only advantages immediately resulting from this movement, it favoured desertion, intercepted all smugglers, and enabled the different departments of the army to procure beasts of burthen for the further progress of his majesty's arms.
Having ascertained that the enemy's troops were throwing up works and entrenching themselves in front of Ciudadella it was resolved to force their position on the night of the 28th instant...
the enemy to retire from their new constructed defences within the walls of Ciudadella; and in the evening of the same day a small detachment under captain Muter, was sent to take possession of the Porte den Quart...
Thus stationed, in want of heavy artillery and every article necessary for a siege, it was judged expedient to summon the governor of Minorca to surrender; and the preliminary articles were immediately considered...
This line, partly real and partly imaginary, extended four miles in front of the enemy's batteries, from whence two 18 pound shot were immediately fired at the troops...
Four weeks full provisions for the garrison, besides the enclosed lift of the ordnance stores, were found in the town of Ciudadella.
The assistance received from commodore Duckworth in forwarding the light artillery and provisions, greatly facilitated the rapid movements of the army; and I am happy in the opportunity of declaring my obligations to Lord Mark Kerr...
The support I have experienced from major general St. James St. Clair Erskine, brigadier generals Stuart and Oakes, the exertion of lieutenant colonel Stuart my adjutant general...
Captain Gifford, my first aid-de-camp, who is perfectly acquainted with every circumstance concerning the capitulation of Ciudadella...
FOR SALE.
A Small Plantation.
Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years...
It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia.
The improvements are a stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a stone Spring-House and Wash-House...
For further particulars apply to
P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer,
No. 43, Mulberry-Street.
B. BONSALL, Dock-Street, or
J. LAUMONT, on the Premises.
The History of Pennsylvania,
By ROBERT PROUD.
Will be Published this day, and delivered to subscribers and others,
By ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun.
WHERE the subscribers, in, or near the city are desired to call or send for their copies, and such of them as live at a distance from Philadelphia are requested to direct their friends in the city to receive the same according to the terms in the proposals specified...
NOTICE.
The creditors of Benjamin Davidson, esq. of Franklin township in the county of Huntingdon, are hereby requested to produce their accounts and demands against him daily until the 1st of February...
THE last week before the benefits.
THIS EVENING, March 27,
WILL BE PRESENTED,
A celebrated COMEDY, called
THE DRAMATIST;
Or, Stop him who can.
New Theatre.
THE last week before the benefits.
THIS EVENING, March 27,
WILL BE PRESENTED,
A celebrated COMEDY, called
THE DRAMATIST;
Or, Stop him who can.
HARLEQUIN'S INVASION.
Of the Realm of Shakespeare.
With the original music - The accompaniments by Mr. Gillingham.
With an entire new Medley Overture by Mr. Reinagle.
IN the course of the Pantomime will be introduced a variety of Scenery and Machinery.
The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne.
Philadelphia 20th March, 1799.
P. S. Mr. Jockey requests the several printers to give the above a place in their gazettes; and, though its insertion can tend to the benefit of their customers alone, he will look upon it as a favour, which he shall be happy to repay by a bottle of his old American Wine...
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, March 26.
POSTSCRIPT.
Capt. Sells, of the sloop Sally Maria, in 16 days from St. Kitts, left from St. Thomas, arrived last evening. He failed under convoy of the United States' brig Norfolk, capt. Williams, in company with 14 sail of American vessels.
One of the officers of the Norfolk informed captain Sells that a few days before, they had had an engagement with a French privateer of 14 guns, from St. Martins, in which they shot away her main-top-mast, and killed eight men...
[As mysterious as the above may appear - coming from an officer of the Norfolk - much, we think, be true.]
Capt. Sells also informs that the day before he failed, the Constellation's prize, the Insurgente, dropped down to St. Kitts' watering place, preparatory to a cruise.
On Friday last, capt. Sells spoke in lat. 37, long. 74, the ship Collier, Norton, in 50 days from London. She was to stop at Norfolk, and then proceed for New-York.
ARRIVED
Days
Brig Lydia, Darrah, Savannah 8
Schr. Eleanor, Everett, N. Carolina 9
Betsey, Coffin, Havana 17
Sloop Almon, Bird, Philadelphia 12
Rambler, Sturges, Baltimore
Revival, Mols, Savannah 9
Brig Friendship, Buckley, has arrived at New-London.
Captain Coffin spoke March 9, the schr. Constitution, Tate from Charleston to the Havana, out 6 days; they were bearing S. E. distance 10 leagues; March 25, Sandy-Hook bearing N. N. W. 30 leagues, spoke schooner Swallow from this port.
Captain Mols of the sloop Revival, spoke March 22, lat. 37, long. 75, 25, the United States sloop of war Baltimore, from St. Kitts, out 13 days, bound to Baltimore.
Brig Friendship, Buckley, is arrived at New-London; brig Hudson, Fanning from this port to Trinidad, is taken and carried into New-London; brig Nancy, Coffin, arrived at New-Orleans; brig Hunter, Tilford arrived at Havana; brig Lucretia, Tabre, arrived at St. Thomas's; schr. George, M'Clane, from Ellequibo, has arrived at N. London; schr. Atalanta, Stephens, captured by a French privateer; sloop Jay, Joshua Denning, from Wilmington, N. C. bound to this port, has put into Newport 12th inst. with the loss of her mast.
HALIFAX, (N. C.) March 11.
Last week passed through this place, Elijah Cooper, a native of Dumfries in Virginia, who lays he escaped on the 28th of December last, from Gaudaloupe, in company with a captain Arnold, of New-York, of the schr. Highlander of 12 guns, 44 men, who was taken by the French privateer L'Esprit, of 15 guns, 168 men, after an engagement of 5 glasses, in which captain Arnold had 4 men killed and 6 wounded, and L'Esprit 25 killed.
NOTICE.
THE creditors of Benjamin Davidson, esq. of Franklin township in the county of Huntingdon, are hereby requested to produce their accounts and demands against him daily until the 1st of February...
THE last week before the benefits.
THIS EVENING, March 27,
WILL BE PRESENTED,
A celebrated COMEDY, called
THE DRAMATIST;
Or, Stop him who can.
New Theatre.
THE last week before the benefits.
THIS EVENING, March 27,
WILL BE PRESENTED,
A celebrated COMEDY, called
THE DRAMATIST;
Or, Stop him who can.
HARLEQUIN'S INVASION.
Of the Realm of Shakespeare.
With the original music - The accompaniments by Mr. Gillingham.
With an entire new Medley Overture by Mr. Reinagle.
IN the course of the Pantomime will be introduced a variety of Scenery and Machinery.
The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. Milbourne.
Philadelphia 20th March, 1799.
P. S. Mr. Jockey requests the several printers to give the above a place in their gazettes; and, though its insertion can tend to the benefit of their customers alone, he will look upon it as a favour, which he shall be happy to repay by a bottle of his old American Wine...
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 27.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes Six Per Cent., Three Per Cent., Bank United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania shares, 8 per cent Scrip.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Table with 2 columns: Location, Rate. Includes On Hamburg 33 1/3 cents per Mark Banco, London at 30 days, do at 60 days, do at 90 days, Amsterdam 60 days.
On the morning of the day the Insurgente was taken, she had been chased by two British frigates, and escaped by her fast sailing. She is described as a very fine frigate, equipped, and having a number of brass guns and swivels mounted. She was not much damaged, but had a shot through her main-mast, another through her bowsprit, and several in the hull.
Soon after the Constellation went into St. Kitts, the Concorde British frigate passed near her, and gave Capt. Truxton three cheers.
On Saturday last, a boat loaded with flour, supposed near 500 barrels, coming down Schuylkill, struck on a rock - split in two, and immediately sunk. The boatman escaped by swimming, but a woman and child passengers were drowned.
From the VERGENNES GAZETTE.
ABRIDGMENT OF INCIDENTS.
FOREIGN.
AN account is given, though not with official signatures, of the assassination of Buonaparte and his council of French officers. A large proportion of mankind would rejoice to have these disturbers of nations put into "everlasting sleep." The events of the present time will serve to demonstrate to the common sense of mankind, that "the triumphs of liberty are seldom, if ever, those of the sword!"
The French army in Italy has seized upon almost all the property, houses, estates, &c. of the Romans, which they claim as the right of conquest. This is the uniform fruit of modern equality, liberty and the imprescriptible rights of man. What an excellent specimen of freedom! free from property, their own industry had procured! free to despair, to die!
When the French entered Alexandria in Egypt, to show great friendship to its inhabitants, Buonaparte delivered up the city to pillage and massacre for the space of four hours only! What a merciful and fraternal act this! To be murdered and robbed for the short period of four hours only, when the generous Sansculottes might have indulged themselves in this favorite employment as many days or weeks!
The French have declared war against the kings of the two Sicilies and Sardinia. No doubt, this declaration originated in bows of mercies, in love of justice and in the most sincere desires for peace! The discernment of the Directory ought to be commended; for they foresee that an exterior war is a much less evil than a civil one.
Spain seems to be in a situation similar to that, which preceded the French revolution. The court favorites are full of expences and licentiousness. - From the extreme rigidity of morals and religion, it is flying to the other extreme of total infidelity. - Where so lately reigned the horrors of the inquisition, there the property of the church is sold at auction.
Domestic.
Mr. LYON is not expelled from Congress. Only four more than half voted against him. The Constitution requires two thirds. None of the members of the New-England states voted in his favor, excepting three of Massachusetts, Skirge, Freeman and Varnum - Fearing least Mr. Lyon should not be released from prison on account of wanting money, a democratic society in Stamford, Connecticut, voted to contribute six pence a member for this patriotic sufferer! - Mr. Haswell, ever eager to do honor to his hero, gives us repeated accounts of boys being released from school to make speeches to Lyon and immortalize his pure fame. The laurels, gathered from this quarter, must indeed be both young and green. If they cannot confer honor on the object in view, they may, at least, serve to intimate that they are either born democrats or are promising pledges of emulating parental virtues! - President Adams seems to be making another attempt to negotiate with the French Republic. Mr. Murray, Mr. Elsworth & Mr. Henry, have been nominated by the Executive. The continued negotiations, however, are no good omen of the success of any further negotiation. A truce with an enemy, who will keep no measures, is as insecure as dishonorable. The French Directory disdain the idea of spending much time in such matters as making treaties; it is certain they spend as little time in keeping them! "Pauca fides!"
society in Stamford, Connecticut, voted to contribute six pence a member for this patriotic sufferer! - Mr. Haswell, ever eager to do honor to his hero, gives us repeated accounts of boys being released from school to make speeches to Lyon and immortalize his pure fame. The laurels, gathered from this quarter, must indeed be both young and green. If they cannot confer honor on the object in view, they may, at least, serve to intimate that they are either born democrats or are promising pledges of emulating parental virtues! - President Adams seems to be making another attempt to negotiate with the French Republic. Mr. Murray, Mr. Elsworth & Mr. Henry, have been nominated by the Executive. The continued negotiations, however, are no good omen of the success of any further negotiation. A truce with an enemy, who will keep no measures, is as insecure as dishonorable. The French Directory disdain the idea of spending much time in such matters as making treaties; it is certain they spend as little time in keeping them! "Pauca fides!"
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DAYS. Includes Brig Jason, Vetchy, Baltimore 123, Schr. Adventure, Devereaux, Baltimore 5, George, Weaver, Georgetown 8, Lively, Swain, do 7, Sloop Sally, Gardner, Boston 4, Mary, Smith, New-York 4, Harmony, Elwood, Virginia 8.
Table with 2 columns: CLEARED, DAYS. Includes Ship Brothers, Hawkins, Smyrna, Terence, Kingston, Kingston, Brig Lively, Alcorn, Porto Rico, Flora, Creswell, Savannah, Schr. Friendship, D'Elia, Newbern, Polly, Mitchell, Baltimore, Virginia, Gruber, Alexandria, Friendship, Sawyer, N. Carolina, Betsy, Collins, Virginia, Sloop Maryland, Gray, Snowhill, Sylvia, Macey, Nantucket, Patience, Rogers, New-York.
Arrived at Gloucester point, the Norfolk sloop of war, Capt. Williams, 19 days from St. Kitts, with dispatches from Commodore Truxton, to the Secretary of the Navy; came out with 16 sail under convoy for the continent; left there the Insurgente frigate, manned and taking in her water for a cruise.
The schr. Dick left at La Guira the brig Lovely Lass, and brig Clarissa, Nichols, of and for this port, to sail soon. The brig Nymph, Hardy, and schooner Minerva, Andraule, of this port bound to Europe, came out in company with the Dick.
Arrived yesterday evening and fired a salute, the sloop Adventure, Devereaux, from Baltimore.
Ship Farmer, McCulloch, is port, was at La Guira when the Dick failed, to leave there for Curacoa in a few days.
The Kingston, Hodge, of this port, was spoke off Cape Henry the 24th inst. bound to Hampton roads.
Brig Betsy, Howard, from hence to Havana, was spoke off the Moro, all well about the 7th.
Brig Amiable Creole, Story of this port, has arrived at Havana, in 17 days from N. York.
Brig Experiment, Delby, from hence arrived at Havana the 7th inst.
INDIA SALES.
SALES BY AUCTION, By ISAAC MOSES, & SONS.
Table with 2 columns: CARGO, QUANTITY. Includes On Tuesday, April 24. The CARGO of the ship SANSON, Samuel Hubbard, from CALCUTTA & MADRAS entitled to drawbaks, for approved endorsed notes at 2 and 4 months. Consisting of Bengal and Madras Piece-Goods, Of superior kinds and qualities, viz. Berhoom Gurras, Blue Guineas, Illophere Mamoodee Gold-G. G. G. head, Hural Coffees, Ditto do plain, Madall Coffees, Belpore Coffees, Johanna Emery, Guzeahs, Alabad Mamoodees, Nypollack Coffees, Jugdea Mamoodee Gold-head, Lahapore Mamoodees, Tana Coffees, Julipore fine Samshs, Illiad Jaffas, Fine Mull nlandkerchiefs, Coffees, check'd, Moogha Dooreas, Benjamme, Beglepoors, Long Cloths, Saadi Handkerchiefs, Blue Checks, Silk Cuffes, Sicams, Chetabully Bafas, Melchey Karacal Ginghams, Lockpore do, Nama, Tini do, Napkins, Searaukers, Long Shawls, Johanna Coffees.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS Jonathan Pease, Esq. Sheriff of Philadelphia county, has advertised for sale, at public vendue, on Wednesday the 30th day of April next, at the Merchants' Coffee House, sundry Messuages, Lots and pieces of land in the Northern Liberties, which he alleges he has seized and taken in execution, as the real estate of Blair M'Clanahan, and wherein two of the said lots or pieces of ground, one of which is described in the said advertisement as containing by computation 14 acres and ten perches, were duly conveyed and transferred in fee by the said Blair M'Clanahan to Alexander James Dallas and John H. Hudson, Esquires, on behalf of certain creditors of the said Blair, by deed, dated 24 September 1797, and executed before the judgment of judgments were had, under which those lots are now about to be sold. This is to therefore to give notice to and forward all persons not to buy the said lots or either of them, as the title thereof is now vested in Thomas Fitzsimmons, William McMurtrie, Isaac Wharton, Samuel W. Fisher and Philip Nicklin, for the use of the said creditors. And the said premises are not at all liable to the execution, under which they have been seized.
Thomas Fitzsimmons,
Wm. McMurtrie,
Isaac Wharton,
Samuel W. Fisher,
Philip Nicklin.

An Elegant situation for a Country Seat. To be sold at public auction at the Merchants' Coffee-house on Tuesday the 26th inst. at 6 o'clock (if not previously disposed of at private sale), A LOT OF GROUND on the Germantown road, distant from the city between 2 and 3 miles, adjoining the plantation of Joseph P. Norris, Esq. containing 10 acres and 26 perches more or less; is beautifully situated, and commands a very extensive prospect. It will be divided into four lots, a plan of which may be seen by applying to the subscribers.
SHANNON & POALK, Auctioneers, THOMAS GREEVES, or ISAAC W. MORRIS.
March 6. 1806
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 5th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT by an act of Congress passed the 28th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, the following alterations and amendments have been made to an act passed on the 5th day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, intitled, "An act laying duties upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
I. The stamp duties heretofore imposed upon foreign bills of exchange and bills of lading are to cease and determine from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
II. The several stamp duties hereafter enumerated will be levied and collected throughout the United States, from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. For every skin, or piece of vellum or parchment or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed either of the instruments or writings following, to wit:
Dolls. Cts.
Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 20
Any note or bill of lading, or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported;—if from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 4
If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 10
Any policy of insurance, or instrument in the nature thereof, other than those heretofore specified in the above recited act, when the sum insured shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25
When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1
And the said Duties are chargeable upon each and every Bill of Exchange and Bill of Lading without respect to the number contained in each set.
III.
Bonds required in any case by the Laws of the United States, or of any State, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty are exempt from the payment of Stamp Duties.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
March 7. 1806
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 31st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
I. THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river;—thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plots and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 27th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships selected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the 5th day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by an act supplementary to the act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, state of Maryland, on the 24th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randel.—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle.—Randel is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobler;—had on when he went away a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings.—There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they having been taken up on the 24th of December last at Duck-creek, in the state of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whorter and Thomas Kerker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either.
John Nelson, William Bowens. Salisbury, Somerset county } Maryland, February 15. 1799 } dim
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON.
A HANDSOME, well finished, and convenient two story Frame House, and lately occupied by Colonel John Vanemburgh, the House is 36 feet front on the main street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, with a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—a very excellent cellar under the whole house; the lot two fifths of an acre, enclosed with a high board fence; the garden in high cultivation, and contains a variety of best grafted fruit.—Good stable, carriage house, smoke house and a pump of good water in the yard, the whole in complete repair. The healthiness and pleasantness of the village of Bordentown and the neighborhood are too well known to require any commendation.
For terms apply to James H. Imlay, Esq. now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now on the premises. MARY VANEMBURGH executrix. dim
Bordentown. Feb 12. 1806
A Summer Retreat.
FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey, Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. March 4. oct
FOR SALE, At the two mile stone, on the Woffishickon, or Ridge Road,
A Place containing about eighty acres, in part or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet front, by 43 1-2 deep, a poultry, milk house, pump, ice house, and barn house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the mansion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. For terms apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
March 12.
Mahogany.
THE subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of
St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling,
All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet fashioned half-inch and ch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain unsold, will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th inst. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved endorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'GULLOH. N.B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. March 4. oct28May
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL.
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. March 5. tu.ith.1806
FOR SALE, Eighteen Acres and twenty-six Perches of LAND,
In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, some meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deans, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Laumoy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. Possession will be given on the first of April. February 19th, 1799. 31awtf
English wrought Nails.
Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL.
400 Casks of Nails,
CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn shars—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 cleats—sprigs—tucks—stupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street. WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders. 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carmonades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Bordring Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9 18 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton ale in casks of 7 dozen each. March 8. 21awtf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have deposited said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 18 mo. 8th, 1799. } 1awtf
LOST,
On Tuesday morning, 12th March, about 12 o'clock, a small Red Leather Pocket Book (being an Almanack for the present year, published by W. V. Birch) near the corner of Third and Spruce streets, or in Union Street between Third and Fourth streets, containing sundry Delaware, Baltimore, and Potomac Bank Notes, with various other papers and memorandums. Whoever has found the same and will bring it to the Printer, shall be handsomely rewarded.
ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, John Craig, Widow's Execs. No. 12, Dock-street. Jan. 14. 31awtf
NOTICE.
A number of Deeds, Bonds and other instruments, which had been under the care of the late John Todd and William Wood Wilkins Esquires, having, after the decease of those gentlemen, been placed in the hands of the subscriber, and there remaining many for which no application has been made; this public notice is given for the benefit of those who may be interested. WALTER FRANKLIN. March 5. 31awtf
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased.
THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL. Philadelphia, 25th Feb. 1799. m.ith.11May
Samuel Miles, junr.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
Notice is hereby given,
To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, Assignees. Feb. 14. 31awtf
THE COMMISSIONERS,
APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give
NOTICE,
THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the Commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12.
N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing, 30 dollars at the expiration of From the time of two months 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months }
Valuable Property for Sale.
FOR SALE,
THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM , formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Sassafras River, in Kent County, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in wood. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smock house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms for which the buildings are conveniently situated as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GRONCE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, Jun. December 12. 31awtf
FOR SALE,
By the subscribers, On Willing and Francis's Wharf, 200 Casks of Nails, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. O. WILLING. Feb. 28. 31awtf
FOR SALE, By the subscribers, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carmonades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE,
50,000 Acres of LAND, Lying in the county of Ruffell, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Guest, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abington, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 12, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession.
The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to F. & A. TUBEUF. Peterburg, Feb. 11. 21awtf
Sales of Valuable Property.
On THURSDAY the 28th day of March
inst.
Will be Sold by Public Vendue,
At the Middle Ferry, near the Falls of Delaware,
THE FOLLOWING
Messuage, Lots, Buildings, Water-works and Plantations,
Situate in the county of Bucks, opposite to the thriving towns of Trenton and Lambert, being part of Morrisville Estate.
1. THE mason house lately occupied by Robert Morris, jun. Esq. with 34 acres of land, including an excellent garden, orchard and some wood.
The house is nearly new, consisting of a hall, two passages, two elegant bow rooms and three other rooms on the main floor; four chambers with convenient garrets on the upper floor; it is surrounded by a piazza of 14 feet depth, and under it are kitchens, servants hall, two chambers for servants, with cellars and vaults.
Adjoining and communicating is a spice-house, milk-house and smoke-house, and at a convenient distance are substantial brick stables capable of containing ten horses, and four carriage houses, with every necessary accommodation for servants.
2. The ferry from Pennsylvania to New-Jersey, with a large convenient house, one part of stone the other brick; a good stone barn and stable for 20 horses, with this will be sold 18 acres of land, and the privilege of landing on any part of the estate.
3. Four frame houses on the main road leading from Bristol to the ferry, each accommodated with a lot, 60 feet front and 200 feet deep.
4. A good two story frame house on the old river road, with a lot of the above dimensions, and a good Smith's shop adjoining.
5. A frame house, and saw makers shop on Mill street.
6. Houses of different sizes on the same street.
7. A house now in the tenure of R. Trimble with a large barn, barracks, and extensive lot.
8. Several buildings, occupied as work-shops.
9. A large bake house.
10. Six brick buildings, with good lots near the upper ferry.
11. An island in the river Delaware, containing about 40 acres, above the mill dam, and the island below, on which are the following works.
Snow-mill, Plaster of Paris mill, Saw-mill, Grindstone-mill, Slitting mill, mill for rolling bolts, rolling mill for rolling bar into sheet iron or hoops, mill for drawing wire, trip hammer, A forge and complete air furnace for converting pig into bar iron.
The whole of the island, and the above works, together with the site for a grist-mill, will be sold together or separate as may appear most eligible at the time of sale.
12. The dwelling houses are many of them, nearly new, well built, and conveniently contrived; purchasers may be accommodated with a few acres of land convenient to them, as part of the lands will be reserved for that purpose.
13. Lots on the road leading from Bristol to the ferry, of 60 feet front and 300 feet deep.
14. Lots on a road of 60 feet wide, laid out parallel with the river and below the ferry.
15. Each lot containing 3-5 acres, with a front of 162 feet on the river, and running back to a public road at the distance of from the river the view of the river, with a free passage to and from it, will by contract be always kept open.
FARMS.
A farm called Linton's, containing 110 acres, 40 of which are good wood-land, with a farm house, barn, stable, out buildings, an excellent orchard, with a good cyder press.
A farm called Bayley's, fronting the post road, containing 149 acres, with a good new two-story frame house and new barn, remarkably well watered and timbered.
A farm called Clark's, between the road leading to Philadelphia and that to Falls-town, containing 180 acres, on the farm is a new house and barn.
A farm called Lovett's, containing 100 acres of good fresh land, with a good new house and barn.
100 acres, part wood land, between the main road and the river, without buildings.
100 acres called Butler's, with a house and barn.
Watson's farm, containing 285 acres, with a brick house, barn and stables, it has a landing on the river; this tract may be conveniently divided.
Moore's farm, with 120 acres, a good brick house and barn, and a landing on the river.
182 acres adjoining the above.
A shed fishery on the river Delaware, with 60 acres of excellent land, including an island called Goat Island, with the right of landing on the main and establishing a ferry to Lambert. There is on this place a tenant's house, and one for curing fish; it rents at present for 200l. per annum.
203 acres of excellent up-land, well fenced, and affording several fine situations for buildings; part of this tract is wood land.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the morning, and continue till the whole are sold.
The terms of payment are 1-3 down, 1-3 in one, the other in two years, with interest, secured by a mortgage on the premises.
An abatement of 5 per cent. will be made for any monies paid in advance.
A survey and plan of the whole estate may be seen by applying to Henry Clymer, Esq. at Morrisville, who will give the necessary information to persons enquiring. March 1. dt28Mar.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—4, 6, 8 and 9 pounders. Carmonades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each. Round, double headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, allowed 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunners stores of all kinds. Tin-pieces No 1—1-3 cross boxes. Patent shot in casks of 500. 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. Oct. 29. cost.
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 25 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 5 packages of Gun Guaiacum 2 bales of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 2 lbs. each. Willing & Francis. Penn-street, } February 19. } wkt. 18.
FOR SALE,
PETER BLIGHT,
At his Store—South-street wharf,
A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy, 8th proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks Madeira, in pipes fit for use. Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in sacks Cattle Soap Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each. Feb. 19. endow
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
John & James Poultney,
BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement.