Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-03-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 2014]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 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 become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
For Charleston, THE SHIP JOHN BULKLEY, Will sail in about ten days, for freight or passage apply to JESSE & ROBERT WALN.
FOR ST. CROIX. The armed Brig, ARIEL, JOHN GARDINER, master, lying at Albert's wharf, will sail in ten or twelve days. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to John Nixon & Co.
INSURANCE OFFICE. THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPMENTS, is now opened at No. 95 South Front-street, where a share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. N. & J. FRAZIER.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON.
For Sale, THE Schooner, THREE SISTERS Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and seven barrels and sails remarkably fast, when loaded with about 8 or 8 1-2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the sails that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARIA, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf.
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 services to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY.
Madras Handkerchiefs. An elegant assortment, just received, And for sale, by ISAAC LORD, Next to No. 44, South Wharves.
To be Let, A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette.
Notice. TO BE SOLD, Exchanged for property in or near Philadelphia. A FARM of one hundred and forty two acres of Land on the road from New-Port to Lancaster, Great London Grove Meeting House, Chester county, the Farm House was formerly used as a School and Tavern, for further information apply to CHARLES WHARTON, at his house No. 136, South Second-Street.
A quantity of Russia Hemp Carriage and Bar Iron 25 hogheads Tallow Platters, Royal Britanias Checks &c. in cases Now landing from the ship Four Friends, Capt. Hubber, from Hamburg, at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND, Who have on hand, Crates of Earthen Ware Cannon and Cartridges of various sizes Dry wine & Cid Casks and Barrels assorted in cases Iron Flints in kegs Shot, Muskets A lot of a superior quality in cases of 1 to 3 dozen each. Just received from ship Juno, Capt. Wolters, from Hamburg, Casks & la Morlaix, Dozens, whole pieces Doz. half ds. Brown Platters. Also on hand, Russia Horse Hair, cured and uncured, Doz. D. ch. mill rods, Brandy 4th proof, and Rice. For sale by ISAAC HAZLEHURST & SON.
CHINA GOODS, Just received from the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, An assortment of Teas of the first quality White and yellow nankeens Caffe, silk umbrellas An assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS consisting of Black and colored Linteling do. do. fatims do. do. fenthans do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing silks Black Tafties Also, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, or at immediate sale, 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.
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on any account. Hans Olof Kock, master.
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street.
TO LET, THE large House in southwark lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carro-ades. JOHN NIXON & CO.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; otherwise to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; of his affairs; and a those indebted to said Thomas, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, WILLIAM BUCKLEY, JOHN HALL.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of the city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands, against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Administrator. Phila. Feb. 6. 1799.
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED. PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 20th 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 thickened end, if bored, 4 1-2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thickened end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thickened 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.
Just Received, By the ships Juno, Walts, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruples filesas 35 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 pipes Ricario wine 25 hogheads French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each 3 claret of superior quality 228 do. at 1 do. do. do. 3 for quality. Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburghs, at 23 to 26 cents pr. ell 12 do. Water linen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box pateribones 5 boxes hollow glass ware 5 casks Russia bristles (first quality) Erick & Lewis Bollmann, no. 100, Spruce Street.
Rouens Sheetings. FOR SALE, THREE cases, containing 100 pieces Rouens Sheetings, suitable for the Havana or New-Orleans market—Apply at no 73, South Front-street.
FOR SALE, A SMALL Farm of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of wood-land, five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty five acres, excellent arable land and which will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen a good garden & orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a well of very good water. For terms apply to Thomas Benner, near Briscoe Duke's County, or William Waln, No. 144, South Second Street, Philadelphia.
FOR SALE, A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover, fed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above.
FOR SALE, Deliverable at Norfolk, A CAR-O OF Honduras Mahogany & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND, & CO.
FOR SALE, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy Hay, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond Street.
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID, HAVING purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Black Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery.
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth Street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11.
BALL. MR. & MRS. BYRNE, First Dancers of the NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that their first BALL will be on Thursday next, 14th Feb. at Oeller's Hotel—Ladies tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Byrne, or of their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne having opened their BALL at F. ur Dollar per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe—and relying on their attention to their pupils, hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Pleas to enquire of Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second Streets, or during the hours of tuition, at Oeller's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from eight till nine for Gentlemen—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. February 11.
Iron Works, Mills, & Valuable Lands FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the well known Malbro' Iron Works, situated in Frederick county, State of Virginia, adjacent to which are 8,500 acres of Land which he will also sell with or without the works. The said Mills and Iron Works are situated on Cedar Creek a large and never failing stream which is applied to working the Forge. The Furnace, Merchant, Grail and Saw Mills are worked by the water of the big spring which arises at the distance of about 1-4 of a mile from the Mills and Furnace and is more than sufficient for the aforesaid purposes. The command of water from those two streams is so advantageous and abundant as to admit of the erection of any other branches of manufacture which may be thought eligible. On a part of the lands is an inexhaustible bank of Iron ore, equal, or superior in quality to any on the continent. The Iron Works are at present out of repair but might in a short time and at small expense be put in blast. The Manufacturing Grail and Saw Mills are lately repaired, and are now in complete order for business. The times of sale will be made known and documents authenticating the title to the property with a plot of the lands and certificates of the quality of the ore will be shown on application to Josiah Watson, jun. No. 43 North Third-street, Philadelphia, or the subscriber in Alexandria. JOSIAH WATSON.
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 me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 15 1/2 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER—I was got by Hall's imported horse Eclipce, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slim; my grand dam was got by Old Figure & my great grand dam by Tatters Othello out of Selima, &c. &c. as will more fully appear by William Lyle's attested certificate who raised me. My character as a raceer is well established; I won the colt's purse at Bluesburg 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 last I ran at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly loaded, as I lost 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—produce me good stowage 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 Carnan (Lovehall) Cecil county, and state of Maryland, eight miles south of Elkton.
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Deakin, No. 151 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland.
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South Side of Arch Street, near Ninth Street, and on Ninth Street, between Arch and Race Streets. A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street.
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 Ticklenburghs, hemp linen and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell. 70 do. bleached and brown heffians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas 3 do. dowlas 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 12 do. choppilles 15 do. Bi field linen 90 do. pateribones 45 do. Britanias 1 do. Holland canvas 1 do. Russia do. 3 do. Russia sheerings 1 do. ravens duck 2 do. Russia drillings 1 do. brown olland 2 do. Silesia rotans 1 do. Walrandrop linen 1 do. Carantoles 1 do. Flemish linen 1 do. cambricks and lawns 1 do. diaper 12 do. stripes 18 do. checks 2 do. famsis 2 do. Arabia stripe 1 do. busting for color packs. Madras handkerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 1 chell hairblank 3 boxes tapes, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. fine blue liladans 5 chests men's slippers 3 do. bed ticks 2 casks hog's bristles 6 chests writing paper 4 do. quills 30 do. sealing-wax 2 packages oil-cloth 4 do. fat-twine 1 do. watches 14 pipes Port wine 92 casks claret 130 do. fine long corked claret 160 bushels fine salt 40 casks of roll bristone 200 casks of naval stores. 50 logs prime mahogany 4 hds. coffee mills 5 bundles German steel 10 chests of Bates and pencils A package of skates A do. woolen caps, &c. 4 chests of Nuremberg toys 40 kegs of yellow ochre 3 hds. Glass 8 barrels of Lentils 5 chests of prime red cork Holland cheese 100 boxes of pearl barley 400 files of upper and tool leather 300 dozen window glass 800 Demijohns 10 boxes glass tumblers assorted 2 hds. pumice stone 1 box of mill saws 1 cask of cutlery A quantity of stone vgs and pickling pots A few ships anchors, &c. november 12
UNITED STATES, } Pennsylvania District. } BY virtue of an alias writ of venditioni exponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee-house in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 4th day of March next at 7 o'clock in the evening—All that certain two-story brick Mansion, with the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situated on the fourth side of Chesnut-street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets from the river Delaware, the lot containing in breadth on Chesnut-street one hundred and one feet, and in depth two hundred and thirty-five feet to George-street, with the house, garden, &c.—Two three-story brick Mansion nearly finished, and the lot thereunto belonging, situated on the east side of Sixth-street, between Walnut and Spruce Streets, each lot containing in breadth on Sixth-street twenty-two feet, and in depth one hundred and twenty-seven feet, the whole clear of all encumbrances. And also a ground rent of thirteen pounds eight shillings and nine pence, clear of taxes, issuing out of a three-story brick house and lot situated on the east side of Sixth-street aforesaid from the river Delaware, adjoining the lot above mentioned house. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swanwick, esquire, deceased, and will be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS.
Marshall's Office, Philadelphia, Feb. 21. } dt4tMar
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authenticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particularly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Monday the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols John Adlum } Administrators.
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, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia dec. 4. 1798
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 160 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 35 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the best order to receive grain seed next spring. It is situated in the mayor of Morland, 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; a stone Tenant's House; a large stone Barn and many other useful out buildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particular's apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry Street, B. BONSALL, Dock-Street, or J. LAUMOY, on the Premises.
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 219 High-Street.

CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Subscribers are respectfully informed that the next Assembly will be held on Thursday the 7th of March.
Volunteer Grenadiers.
THIS Corps is ordered to assemble at the House of Wm. Ogden, in Chestnut-street, at 6 o'clock on Saturday evening next, on business of importance.
By command, G. K. HARRISON, 1st Lieut.
FOR SALE,
50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Ruffel, State of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the north by the river Gueff, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, as from the town of Abington, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession.
The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the title, 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 P. & A. TUBEUF, Petersburg, Feb. 11.
This Day is Published,
(To be sold by the Booksellers in Philadelphia)
AN ESSAY
Upon the Propagation of the Gospel, By CHARLES CRAWFORD, Esq.
IN this pamphlet there are various facts and arguments adduced to prove that many of the Indians in America are descended from the Ten Tribes.
Lately published by this Author.
The Christian, a Poem, in six books; a Poetical Paraphrase on our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount; Observations upon Negro Slavery; The Progress of Liberty, a Pindaric Ode; Observations upon the Downfall of the Papal Power, and the consequent events; the Dying Prophet, a Poem; Observations upon the Revolution in France, &c.
Wharf and Stores, For Sale.
THAT valuable Estate about 71 feet 3 inches in Water Street, bounded on the north by Sassafras Street, and extending into the river Delaware, on which are erected very extensive floors and wharf in good repair—plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf—in every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of the wharf, or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that will produce a handsome income.
Also, sundry valuable Ground Rents, well secured in the city, and of such amounts as to be subject to any person desirous of investing money in that way.
For further particulars enquire of the subscriber,
JOHN WARDER,
No. 203, north Front Street. 2nd Month, 7th. 1799.
Samuel Miles, jun'r.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having aliigned 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
CHARLES CAMPBELL,
WATCH-MAKER.
Has removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-Streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch.
HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches.
WANTED,
A JOURNEYMAN;
ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents.
FOR SALE.
A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail.
nov 23 3awtf
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale.
SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware, adjoining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Nuthall, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol.
The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—15 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land passes for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE, BY
T. Dobson, & W. Cobbett,
A SERMON,
PREACHED at Charlottetown, November 29, 1798, on the Anniversary Thanksgiving in United Church. With an Appendix, designed to illustrate some parts of the discourse; exhibiting proofs of the early existence, progress and deleterious effects of French intrigue and influence in the United States.
By JESSELEAH MORSE, D.D.
Pastor of the Church in Charlottetown.
mar 1 3t
PRINTING WORK,
Of Every Kind,
EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
In the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the
UNITED STATES.
Sales of Valuable Property.
On THURSDAY the 28th day of March
NEXT,
Will be Sold by Public Vendue,
At the Mill-de Perry, near the Falls of Delaware, THE FOLLOWING
Messuages, Lots, Buildings, Water-works and Plantations,
Situate in the county of Bucks, opposite to the adjoining towns of Trenton and Lambertville, being part of Morrisville Estate.
1. THE mansion house lately occupied by Robert Morris, jun. Esq. with 34 acres of land, including an excellent garden, orchard and home wood.
The house is nearly new, consisting of a hall, two passages, two elegant new 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 an ice-house, milk-house and smoke-house, and at a convenient distance are substantial brick stables and coach houses, capable of containing ten horses and four carriages, with every necessary accommodation for servants.
2nd. The ferry from Pennsylvania to New-Jersey, with a large convenient house, one part of stone the other brick; a good stone barn and stabling for 20 horses, with this will be sold 18 acres of land, and the privilege of landing on any part of the estate.
4th. 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.
1 good two story frame house on the old river road, with a lot of the above dimensions, and a good Smith's shop adjoining.
A frame house, and Wax Bleachers shop on Mill street.
A frame house, and saw makers shop on Mill street.
10 houses of different sizes on the same street.
A house now in the tenure of R. Trimble with a large barn, barracks, and extensive lot.
Several buildings, occupied as work shops.
A large bake house.
Six brick buildings, with good lots near the upper ferry.
An island in the river Delaware, containing about 40 acres, above the mill dam, and the island below, on which are the following works.
Snuff-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.
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.
20 Lots on the road leading from Bristol to the ferry, of 60 acres front and 200 feet deep.
10 lots on a road of 60 feet wide, laid out parallel with the river and below the ferry.
Each lot containing 3.25 acres, with a front of 100 feet on the river, and running back to a public road at the distance of 100 feet from the front. 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 210 acres, 40 of which are good wood-land, with a farm house, barn, stables, 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 Falst-town, containing 100 acres, part wood land, on the farm is a new house and barn.
A farm called Lover's, containing 110 1-2 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 shad fishery on the river Delaware, with 69 acres of excellent land, including an island called Goat Island, with the right of landing on the main and establishing a ferry to Lambertville. There is on this place a tenant's house, and one for curing fish; it rents at present for 150 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 Morristown, who will give the necessary information to persons enquiring.
March 1. dt28Mar.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, State of Maryland, on the 26th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randle—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—Randle 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 cobbler;—had on when he went away a fullian 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 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the State of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the name of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whirts 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 Brown.
Salisbury, Somerset county,
Maryland, February 23, 1799
Laws of the United States.
By Authority.
Fifth Congress of the United States
At the Third Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight.
AN ACT
Respecting quarantines, and health laws.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the quarantines and other restraints, which shall be required and established by the health laws of any state, or pursuant thereto, respecting any vessels arriving in, or bound to, any port or district thereof, whether from a foreign port or place, or from another district of the United States, shall be duly observed by the collectors, and all other officers of the revenue of the United States, appointed and employed for the several collection districts of such state respectively, and by the masters and crews of the several revenue cutters, and by the military officers who shall command in any fort or station upon the sea coast; and all such officers of the United States shall be, and they hereby are, authorized and required, faithfully to aid in the execution of such quarantines and health laws, according to their respective powers and precincts, and as they shall be directed from time to time by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. And the said Secretary shall be, and he hereby is authorized, when a conformity to such quarantines and health laws shall require it, and in respect to vessels which shall be subject thereto, to prolong the terms limited for the entry of the same, and the report or entry of their cargoes, and to vary or dispense with any other regulations applicable to such reports or entries: Provided, that nothing herein shall enable any state to collect a duty of tonnage or impost, without the consent of the Congress of the United States thereto: And provided, that no part of the cargo of any vessel shall, in any case, be taken out, or unladed therefrom, otherwise than as by law is allowed, or according to the regulations hereinafter established.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That when, by the health laws of any state, or by the regulations which shall be made pursuant thereto, any vessel arriving within a collection district of such state, shall be prohibited from coming to the port of entry or delivery by law established for such district, and it shall be required or permitted by such health laws, that the cargo of such vessel shall or may be unladed at some other place within or near to such district, the collector authorized therein, after due report to him of the whole of such cargo, may grant his special warrant or permit for the unlading and discharge thereof, under the care of the surveyor, or of one or more inspectors, at some other place where such health laws shall permit, and upon the conditions and restrictions which shall be directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, or which such collector may, for the time, reasonably judge expedient for the security of the public revenue: Provided, that in every such case, all the articles of the cargo so to be unladed, shall be deposited, at the risk of the parties concerned therein, in such public or other ware-houses or inclosures, as the collector shall designate, there to remain under the joint custody of such collector, and of the owner or owners, or master, or other person having charge of such vessel, until the same shall be entirely unladed or discharged; and until the goods, wares or merchandise which shall be so deposited may be safely removed, without contravening such health laws; and when such removal may be allowed, the collector having charge of such goods, wares or merchandise, may grant permits to the respective owners or consignees, their factors or agents, to receive all goods, wares or merchandise, which shall be entered, and whereof the duties accruing shall be paid or secured, according to law, upon the payment by them of a reasonable rate of storage, which shall be fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury for all public ware-houses and inclosures.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That there shall be purchased or erected, under the orders of the President of the United States, suitable ware-houses, with wharves and inclosures, where goods and merchandise may be unladed and deposited, from any vessel which shall be subject to a quarantine, or other restraint, pursuant to the health laws of any state as aforesaid, at such convenient place or places therein, as the safety of the public revenue, and the observance of such health laws may require.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That when, by the prevalence of any contagious or epidemic disease, in or near the place by law established, as the port of entry for any collection district, it shall become dangerous or inconvenient for the collector and the other officers of the revenue employed therein, to continue the discharge of their respective offices at such port, the Secretary, or in his absence, the Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, may direct and authorize the removal of the collector, and the other officers employed in his department, from such port, or any other more convenient place, within, or as near as may be to such collection district, where such collector and officers may exercise the same authorities, and shall be liable to the same duties, ac-
cordance to existing circumstances, as in such lawful port or district; and on such removal, public notice shall be given as soon as may be.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the judge of any district court of the United States, within which district any contagious or epidemic disease shall at any time prevail, so as in his opinion, to endanger the life or lives of any person or persons confined in the prison of such district, in pursuance of any law of the United States, to direct the marshal to cause the person or persons confined as aforesaid, to be removed to the next adjacent prison, where such disease does not prevail, there to be confined, until he, or they may be safely removed back to the place of their first confinement; which removals shall be at the expense of the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That in case of the prevalence of a contagious or epidemic disease at the seat of government, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to permit and direct the removal of any or all the public offices to such other place or places as, in his discretion, shall be deemed most safe and convenient for conducting the public business.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That whenever, in the opinion of the Chief Justice, or in case of his death, or inability of the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, a contagious sickness shall render it hazardous to hold the next stated Session of the said court at the seat of government, it shall be lawful for the Chief, or such Associate Justice, to issue his order to the marshal of the district within which the Supreme Court is, by law, to be held, directing him to adjourn the said Session of the said court to such other place within the same, or an adjoining district, as he may deem convenient: and the said marshal shall thereupon adjourn the said court, by making publication thereof in one or more public papers printed at the place by law appointed for holding the same, from the time he shall receive such order, until the time by law prescribed for commencing the said Session. And the District Judges shall, respectively, under the same circumstances, have the same power, by the same means, to direct adjournments of the District and Circuit Courts within their several districts, to some convenient place within the same respectively.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the act, intitled, "An act relative to quarantines," passed in the first session of the fourth Congress of the United States, shall be, and the same is hereby repealed.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THO: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, February 25, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for defraying the expenses which may arise in carrying into effect certain treaties between the United States, and several tribes or nations of Indians.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of defraying the expenses which may arise in carrying into effect the following treaties, (viz.) A treaty made and concluded with the Creek at the city of New-York, on the seventh day of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, and a further treaty with the said Indians, made and concluded at Colerain, in the State of Georgia, on the twenty ninth of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six: A treaty made and concluded with the Chiefs and Warriors of the Six Nations on the eleventh November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four: An agreement made and entered into with the Chiefs of the Chickasaw nation, in Philadelphia, on the fifteenth July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, to pay to the said nation, goods to the amount of three thousand dollars annually: And the treaty made and concluded at Tellico with the Cherokee tribe or nation on the second day of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight; and a treaty of Holston mentioned in the same: The money arising under the revenue 1. of the United States, which have been heretofore passed, and not already appropriated to any other purpose; that is to say, in so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and is hereby pledged and appropriated for the payment of the annuities stipulated as aforesaid, to be paid to the said Indian tribes, or nations, and to continue so pledged and appropriated so long as the said treaties and agreement shall be in force. And that a further sum of ten thousand dollars out of the money aforesaid, be, and hereby is appropriated to defray the cost of transportation, and other contingent charges which may arise from the payment of said annuities according to the stipulations made and entered into with the aforesaid nations, tribes or Indians.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THO: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, February 25, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the Augmentation of the Navy. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That under the orders of the President of the United States, and in addition to the naval armament already authorized by law, there shall be built within the United States, six ships of war, of a size to carry, and which shall be armed with not less than seventy-four guns, each; and there shall be built or purchased within the United States, six
ships of war, of a size to carry, and which shall be armed with eighteen guns each, or not exceeding that force; all which ships and vessels shall be procured, manned and employed as soon as may be, for the service of the United States. And in part of the necessary expenditures to be incurred herein, a sum not exceeding one million of dollars, shall be and is hereby appropriated, and shall be paid out of any monies which shall be in the Treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorized to augment, at his discretion, the force of any ship or vessel, now in the service, or building for the service of the United States, by allowing an additional number of guns and men therein, beyond the established rate, and according to the respective size and capacity of such ship or vessel. And a sum not exceeding thirty-five thousand dollars, shall be, and is hereby appropriated to defray the expense of such augmentation, and shall be paid out of any monies which shall be in the Treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorized to place on the naval establishment, and employ accordingly, all or any of the vessels, which, as revenue cutters, have been increased in force, and employed in the defence of the sea coast, pursuant to the act, intitled "An act providing a naval armament;" and thereupon, the officers and crews of such vessels, may be allowed, at the discretion of the President of the United States, the pay, subsistence, advantages and compensations, proportionably to rates of such vessels, and shall be governed by the rules and discipline, which are, or which shall be established for the navy of the United States.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THO: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved February 19, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Deposited among the Rolls in the Office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Late Foreign Articles
NAPLES, November 1. Our army is now in motion to occupy different positions. A great quantity of arms have been delivered for the use of the troops. The king commands in person a division of 30,000 men, and another serves under the orders of general Mack, under whom our Prince Royal commands. The headquarters are at St. Germain's. Our horse artillery has been lately greatly increased.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 13. The army here having been reinforced with a considerable number of troops from different parts, the rebels here having been everywhere attacked with success, and we hope that tranquillity will soon be restored. General Gailand has already declared the department of the Dyle and this city no longer in a state of siege. Seven wagons with arrested persons have again set off from this city for Paris.
VIENNA, Nov. 17. According to last accounts from Belgrade, fears were entertained there of a visit from Pashwan Ogloz, who had advanced to the vicinity of that city. The Pacha of Belgrade had in consequence sent couriers to several of the neighbouring Pashas to require reinforcements.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 17. Appearances are again very warlike. The army of Mentz will again be called the army of the Rhine, and be augmented to 80,000 men. The French head quarters is now at Wilbaden, and will, it is said go with general Jourdan to Strauburg. The situation of Ehrenbreitstein becomes every day more critical.
MILAN, Nov. 19. On the 15th instant General Morra arrived here, as General Inspector of the army in Italy, and yesterday general Montichard, now chief of the Staff of the Italian army, arrived. General Joubert left this city the day before yesterday, to review the different divisions of the army, and their positions. Before he set out, he left orders that the Austrian officers in the Cisalpine territory should leave it within eight days, and this city within 24 hours.
LONDON, December 17. The Loan was yesterday done at 2 per Cent. premium, which was attributed to the news from Grand Cairo.
Some time since the Arethusa, of 38 guns anchored in Havre Roads, and sent a flag of truce with some French prisoners to that port. The boat having been allowed to approach within half point blank shot, was fired on by the batteries, and several of the oars broken by a heavy discharge of grape shot. Captain Wolley has written to the Directory and to the commandant at Havre, representing in strong terms the infamy of such conduct. Had their object been to prevent the approach of the boat, it might have been fully accomplished by firing a single shot at a head; but there perhaps is not on record an instance of an infringement of the principles which nations denominated civilized, have heretofore held sacred.
TO BE SOLD, THE time of a four healthy Mulatto Boy, who has about 18 years to serve; would suit a Farmer in the country—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 27 endg

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Suspension of Intercourse with France.
(Continued.)
Friday January 25. In committee of the whole, on the bill further to suspend our commercial intercourse with France...
Mr. Sewall said he had heard no reason given for the striking out of this section which had any weight upon his mind. It is no more than the exercise of a right which every commercial country possesses of regulating its commerce in such a manner as appears to be for their interest.
Mr. S. would, however, if he were not prevented by the present motion, move to exclude the cases of building, repairing or equipping of vessels in the ports described in this section. These, he thought, ought not to be considered as causes of offence.
Mr. S. believed, if practices of the kind he had mentioned were prevented, the others would also cease, as if the French were not allowed to retain their prizes, they would not carry them into those islands.
Mr. S. Smith said he meant to have risen for the purpose of proposing an amendment of the kind which the gentleman from Massachusetts had mentioned; and he trusted the gentleman from Pennsylvania would have the candor to withdraw his motion for the purpose of admitting this amendment, as he might afterwards move to strike out the section, if he did not like it.
The question for striking out the section was put and negatived 49 to 28. Mr. Sewall then proposed his amendment for confining the operation of the bill to places to which our vessels captured by French privateers shall be allowed to be sent or carried in, and there condemned or sold.
On suggestion of Mr. Eggleston, Mr. Sewall introduced an amendment, providing due notice to be given in cases of proclamations for the suspension of intercourse.
The bill having been gone through, Mr. Eggleston renewed the motion which he yesterday moved at a time when it could not be admitted, proposing that neutral vessels might be hired for the purpose of carrying our commerce. It was negatived, 21 yeas only being for it.
On motion of Mr. S. Smith, the limitation clause was amended, so as to confine the operation of this law to the 3d of March, 1806.
The committee then rose, and the house took up the amendments which had been agreed to.
Mr. Nicholas renewed his motion to strike out the whole of the fifth section, and called the yeas and nays upon it.
Mr. S. Smith complained of this motion as placing members in an awkward situation. He was against the section as it originally stood, but in favor of it as amended.
Mr. G. Smith said, there could be no kind of inconvenience in taking the question in this way. If the gentleman from Maryland is satisfied with the section as proposed to be amended, he will, of course, vote against the motion to strike it out. Mr. G. said he meant to vote in favor of striking out the section, because he did not approve of it as amended. In the first place, it is no breach of the law of nations to allow the sale of prizes within neutral ports. Gentlemen have said, we may limit our commercial intercourse as we please. This, he allowed, might be done, where treaties are not in the way; but in relation to Holland, we are bound by treaties to receive them upon the same terms with the most favored nation, we have therefore no right to interdict our commerce with that nation, except they commit some act either contrary to the stipulations of our treaty, or in breach of the law of nations.
But, for permitting American vessels to be sold in their ports, we have not a right to break our treaty with them; and though the Spanish and Dutch islands in the West-Indies, do receive or restrain our commerce at their will, they only act towards us as they act towards other nations. But this bill does not apply to the West-Indies alone; it will apply to Amsterdam as well as Curacoa; and if any vessel of ours shall be sold as a prize at Amsterdam, the President will be authorized to interdict our commerce to Amsterdam.
The port of New-Orleans, Mr. G. said, would be included within the operation of this bill. That port is in a peculiar situation, as by our treaty with Spain, it is in fact rendered an American port, to which we cannot be admitted or expelled at pleasure.
Mr. G. would be glad if the operation of the bill could be confined to ports in the West-Indies, because, since they only receive our vessels when they please, there would be some justice, and we have a right to do it, in making this regulation with respect to them.
Mr. S. Smith said it was perfectly absurd to suppose that New Orleans could ever be affected by this clause, since it never could become a place for the resort of privateers.
Mr. W. Claiborne said, he did not believe that the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Smith) was accurately informed as to the situation of New Orleans.
Mr. C. said, he was in favour of striking out the section; he saw no necessity for according to the President such general powers. On the contrary, the section appeared to him highly improper.
The coalition has already commenced its revolutionary career, and the once imperial mistress of the world, a noble prize! has already bowed before its first essay.
The joy of old Autumn (who, I believe, rests just now some where about the borders of Pigeon-creek) at finding us thrown off our natural and only strong ground, must be equal to that of a miser on discovering a hidden treasure.
The yeas and nays were then taken, and the motion negatived 53 to 36. The question was then taken upon the amendments to the 5th section, on which Mr. S. Smith called the yeas and nays.
Mr. W. Claiborne moved a proviso to prevent this law operating to suspend the commerce of the western country by the Mississippi, the yeas and nays were taken, and the motion was carried 55 to 34.
wishes of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, he would move the following words, viz; On the continent of America, so as to exclude the operation of this act from European ports.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 2.
PRICES OF STOCKS. Six Per Cent. 16/ Three Per Cent. 9/6 to 8 Deferred 6 Per Cent. 14/ BANK United States, 20 percent. Pennsylvania, 20 percent. North America, 46 percent. Insurance comp N. A. shares 30 Pennsylvania, shares, 35 COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
The virulent and billingsgate abuse of young Mr. Gallagher, by Collet d'Herbais, has already excited the indignation of every man in the community, who possesses one spark of decency.
A gentleman, with a horse-whip in his hand, observed, the other day, a filthy, squalid and villainous looking wretch, muffled up in a great cloak, fleeing before him, like a thief from the hands of justice.
An idea has gone forth, amongst a certain class of men, who are always for making every thing yield to the expediency of the moment, that the new embassy to France is founded, less on the calculation of any honorable result, than on the idea of turning the tables upon her; of giving the lie to her pacific professions; and that this issue, which they think of sufficient importance to justify the measure, will produce unanimity in the war which must at last succeed.
The joy of old Autumn (who, I believe, rests just now some where about the borders of Pigeon-creek) at finding us thrown off our natural and only strong ground, must be equal to that of a miser on discovering a hidden treasure.
The joy of old Autumn (who, I believe, rests just now some where about the borders of Pigeon-creek) at finding us thrown off our natural and only strong ground, must be equal to that of a miser on discovering a hidden treasure.
Le temps present est gros de l'avenir. Some enterprise of pitch and moment against America even now proceeds; and with propriety may we say, "watch! watch! for we know not the hour when the fiend of des-
sanction comes." The French, having made considerable advancement in their preparations for invading England, sent over an invitation to that government to treat, hoping thereby to occasion some relaxation in the vigour of their resistance.
Counsellor Pidgeon thinks Talleyrand will at last make peace. So do I; and his masters will keep it, too, until they are ready for us. Circumstances enough have occurred, to indicate an intention on the part of France, to pass our gift through her revolutionary mill, as a reparation for her long and grievous distresses.
Doctor Logit appears did not go to France for nothing. Brute as he is, he seems to have understood the art of peace-making; we never doubted what he went to do; but never till now has it fully appeared what he did do.
If the President of the Directory should not think it worth his while to send any assurances of his will to make peace with us, (and have we any grounds to expect that he will?) in how dignified a posture shall we then stand!
"I hope we shall remember that the Tyger crouches before he leaps upon his prey." We remembered it three weeks or more.
The author of the apostrophe to Talleyrand, is requested to come and take it away: It is not very decent, to abuse the good man when he's busied in pacifying us; besides there's a very deep bath in the four first lines, as witness,
"Ruin thee once I rather fied I" "Conscience on the falsehood wait" "Tho' fends be Rait's downy wing, They knock at virtue's gate."
The President this day communicated to Congress, a report on the naval concerns of the United States; from which it appears that, since the 9th July, 1798, the following private armed Merchantships have been fitted out from the different ports of the Union; viz.
365 vessels carrying 66,691 60-95 tons, mounting 2,723 guns, and the crews amounting to 6,847 men.
To the Members of the Synod of Philadelphia. BRETHREN, THE Synod of Philadelphia, at their annual meeting in May last, adjourned to meet in the city of Philadelphia in May 1799, in the full expectation and belief that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church would be convened in said city, at the same time.
But after the Synod had broken up, it was determined that the next meeting of the Assembly should be at the town of Winchester, in the state of Virginia. From this circumstance, the duty of attending on the highest judicature of our Church, has become incompatible with an attendance on Synod, at the time to which it stands adjourned; so that, if a meeting of the Synod should then take place, the delegates to the Assembly would be deprived of the privilege of being present at it.
This same and time-serving temper, which so dearly loves to hope against hope, and to murder the precious hours for action, (which are so rapidly hastening from us, never to be recalled) in heaping proof upon proof, where every thing is already proved to redundancy, assimilates our character to that of a floating Cornuto, who fears to believe what he hears and what he knows.
The Printers of Newspapers in the States of Pennsylvania and Maryland will highly oblige the Synod of Philadelphia by inserting the above in their papers.
NEW-YORK, MARCH 1.
From the Merchants Daily Advertiser. A circumstance occurred yesterday, which has highly excited the attention of the public.
Conformably to our duty, we have taken considerable pains to procure as correct information on the subject, as could be obtained. We believe the following outlines are pretty correct.
A person in this city had a small demand against one of the hams (we believe the steward) of the British Packet Chesterfield; and as the latter refused payment, alleged of its not being justly owing, the creditor procured a capias from the court, which one of the marshals was directed to execute.
The officer came ashore, and lodged this complaint with the proper authority, who ordered capt. Jones to be arrested for his interference to prevent the execution of the laws.
Upon his arrest, he ordered the colours of his ship to be struck, and the mail to be for key, which were done. The packet was just preparing for her departure.
Capt. Jones left this city yesterday afternoon for Philadelphia. MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 137 South Second Street.
Our administration ought not to have lost sight of that deep observation of the celebrated Mallet du Pan: "However variable may be the French fyre, in its metamorphoses or modifications, its principle is fixed and immutability. It is in that principle alone that it looks for revolution. The effluence of that revolution is inconsistent with every thing that does exist, has existed, or ever shall exist.
An Eulo-gium on the late Dr. Samuel Cooper, will be delivered before the Philadelphia Medical Society, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock, in the Hall of the University, by Dr. Charles Caldwell; at which the public are invited to attend. GEORGE LEE, secretary.
Wanted to Charter, For the WEST INDIES, A VESSEL Of 300 tons burthen, AND A VESSEL Of 100 or 180 tons burthen—apply to Philips, Cramond & Co.
At 3 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON, At No 34 Dock-Street, WILL BE SOLD, A valuable Collection of English & French BOOKS.
Competing among others Dr. Robert's Historical Works, Voltaire's Works 92 vols. —Moufieu's works, 24 vols. —Analyse de Boile, 8 vols. —Mira's works, 28 vols. —Tableau de Paris, 12 vols. —Bibliotheque de l'Histoire Publique, by Condorcet—Science de la Legislation, by Filangieri; and many other valuable publications on political economy; its 19th History & Travels. EDWARD POLE & Co. Auctioneers.
Canal Lottery No. II. Will be finished in the course of the present month. The wheel is upwards of 80,000 dollars richer in proportion to the commencement of the drawing, and only 3,700 tickets remain undrawn.
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover All warranted f/sb and free from all foul seeds, FOR SALE BY C. NOBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Third and Fourth Street.
Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadery, cutlery and brass ware; J. Grawley, Kingston-Street, pegged, block-tin, red lead, Spanish Brown, Venetian red, Vermillion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail.
This day is published, By B. DAVIES, 21 No 68, High-Street, The Philadelphia Magazine & Review, or, Monthly Repository of Information and Amusement, For February 1799, being the second number of the Series.
WANTED, A YOUNG MAN, who understands the German language, writes a good German hand, and knows how to cast accounts, to be brought up to business in a Counting-house at this city.
WILL BE SOLD the subscriber gave my promise note dated on or about the 10th of February, 1799, for 12 dollars and 80 cents, payable on demand to Francis Battle, witness thereto are Robert and James Whelker.
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.
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.

For sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South-west wharf, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy, 8th proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hhds. and qr. casks Madeira, in pipes for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazenlens in casks Cask & cask Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each. Feb. 10
IMPORTED, By late arrivals from HAMBURGH, 28 1/2 doz. Brown Russia Sheetings generally German 6 3/4 wide Dowlaties } entitled to Brown Silesias } foreign ex- Bregatines } port draw- Tickenburgs } back. Feb. 19. GEORGE PENNOCK. d6t
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. Lau- moy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * Possession will be given on the first of April. February 19th. 1799. 3tawtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 15 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 24 lbs each. WILLKINS & FRANCIS. Penn-street, } February 19. } w&tf
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Hylion Sica } Young Hylion } Hylion and } Imperial } White Mankeens Lurellings, colored and black Senhawes do. do. Handkerchiefs do. 4-4 Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black satins Cassia in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets Feb. 11 m.wtf.4t
On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, musl. n. gingham, mouselines and pulicat handkerchiefs, in small pack- ages, for the West-Indies market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-Indies market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 24 by 60 inches Rolled copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New Orleans indigo Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. m.wtf.4t
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 sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 500 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes Common cutlasses Guns for all kinds Tin-pipes No. 1—12 casks 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. co.1t
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulter, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make im- mediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTER, JAMES POULTER, w&tf 18 mo 30
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS Baltas Mamoodies Humhums Taffates Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1tawtf
Notice is hereby Given, That application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal on the following certificates of Bank stock, standing in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Pack- et, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 1. 2474, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 1862 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. 80v. 28. d3m
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 subscrip- tions 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. Jesse Wals will receive from north side of Spruce to the fourth side of Walnut-street. Edward Tyleman will receive from north side of Walnut to the fourth side of Chestnut-street. John L. Lepp, and } will receive from north side of Jonathan Robinson } Chestnut to the fourth side of Market-street. Stephen Girard, and } will receive from north side of Jacob Shoemaker } Market to the fourth side of Arch-street. Thomas Haskins will receive from north side of Arch to the fourth side of Race-street. Leonard Jauli will receive from north side of Race to the fourth side of Vine-street. Jacob Grubb, and } will attend at the office of Jacob Jared Ingersoll } Ingersoll, 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. 5
A Farm for Sale. WILL be sold, in pursuance of an or der or Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 28th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M. THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Raper Hoskins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality—The whole has been used for many years as a grazing farm and is un- der an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and kitchen in good repair; the dwelling house has four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about six acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The banks are in good repair, and walled in front with stone. Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbour- hood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of view- ing the premises, will be shown them by ap- plying in Chester to ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 18, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hoskins, to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. b3tawtf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, and all those who have demands against 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. } 1tawtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. A N Excellent three story Brick House, situ- ate on the corner of 7th and Race-street;— the house is about 25 feet front and well finish- ed in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remark- ably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, be- tween Arch and Race-street, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to theouth 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz Esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desira- ble situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situ- ate 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 gar- den and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadel- phia 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 said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a fur- ther description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the pre- mises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Phil- adelphia, adjoining to Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of traveller's horses; the house is now occupi- ed 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 me- adow 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-street, to JOSEPH BALL. th&tf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM FURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportional division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions or the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. dt8Mar
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Humer, HAS removed to No. 126, Fourth Front Street, where he is now carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29. 1taw6m
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 sharps—also 3, 4, 5, and 6 clouts—sprigs— tacks—scupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to intro- duce 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 con- tinued from day to day, until the Loan is com- pleted, 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.
NOTICE. N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of the first two months } From the time 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } of 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months } subscribing Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Whitton, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to ad- just and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indifferently commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-street. cod6w
Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Cambria and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quan- tity may be obtained from 200 acres to 10,000 —and good mechanics and laborers may have land lots for their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good;— the present settlers are sober, industrious and well informed. A seminary of learning, pub- lic library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Phil- adelphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Fort Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburg, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 177 South Second-street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. Feb. 13. 2taw6w
Attention, Cavalry. Gentlemen of the city and liberties of Phila- delphia, desirous to become members of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Robert Wharton, are informed that there are several vacancies in the Troop; and that a committee consisting of Henry Mierken, Jno. R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Foulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every monday evening, 6 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applica- tions. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y. Feb. 6.
Canal Lottery, No. II. COMMENCED drawing the 7th instant— There are only about 7000 tickets to draw and the Wheel upwards of 30,000 dollars richer than at the beginning.—Tickets, Ten Dollars each, to be had at Wm. BLACKBURN'S Lot- tery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second Street,—Where Check Books are kept for re- gistering and examination in this, the City of Washington Lotteries, &c. &c.—Tickets, from the State of the Wheel and the few that are now for sale, will rise in future after every days drawing; and that the public in general may have an opportunity of becoming purchas- ers, the drawing is postponed till Saturday, the 20th inst. when it will continue until finished. jan. 19. 2taw Note—The business of a Broker duly attend- ed to, in all its branches.
TO BE LET, At a Court of Common Pleas held a Union Town the 4th day of Decem- bers in the year of our Lord 1798 before the hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his associates Judges of the same Court, ON the petition of Jeremiah Cook, an insolvent debtor, confined in the jail of Fayette county, praying the benefit of the laws for the relief of insol- vent debtors, the Court appointed the first day of next Court to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and or- der that he give notice thereof for one week in Fenn's daily paper ending three weeks before the day of hearing, and also for three successive weeks in the Gazette, the last of which to be two weeks pre- vious to the hearing. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, prothonotary. Feb. 16.
THE BOOK for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the ri- ver Schuylkill, at, or near the City of Philadel- phia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799. cod6w
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and is now occupied during fall fever. Feb. 12. 3tawtf
ALL Persons having any De- mands against the estate of the late Robert Hardin, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON. } John Craig, } Executors Walnut-street, No. 12, Dock-street. jan. 14. 3tawtf
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of man- aging a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening, and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons, on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, in tully and for- brity, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. Feb. 6. 2tawtf
Notice. THOSE who have demands against the Estate of Mr. GEORGE KEPPEL, deceased, in his private or individual capacity, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for adjust- ment and liquidation; and those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment to the Rev. JOSEPH TURNER, no. 362, fourth Second street, or to THOMAS RYERSON, no. 177, Market street, Attorney in fact for Mrs. Ann Keppele. Feb. 14. 3taw4w
N. B.—To be let, a good House, with convenient Stores, &c. in a most eligible situa- tion for business in the Dry Good line, or other- wise. In this house there were no inhabitants dur- ing the prevalence of the late malignant fever; and the whole has been well repaired very lately. For terms apply as above. Also to be disposed of on very moderate terms, part of the library of the late Mr. Keppele, consisting of from three to four hundred volumes of valuable Books written by the most respectable authors on their respective sub- jects. These are to be seen at the house of the said Mr. Turner, and to whom application for them must be made. Feb. 14. 3taw4w
White Platillas. A few boxes of White Platillas, Just arrived and for sale by the subscriber, GIDEON H. WELLS. No. 135, Market-street. Feb. 21. 3taw4w
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON. A HANDSOME, well finished, and con- venient two story Frame House, and late- ly occupied by Colonel John Vanemburch,—the House is 36 feet in 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, car- riage 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. MART VANEMBURCH, executrix. Bordentown. Feb. 13. d6w
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 145, Market-street, Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Cloths, Kercymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and shawls Printed dimities Hosery, threads, twift 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. 5
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make pay- ment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. Nov. 30. 63m
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Penn- sylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or de- stroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Passyunk, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. Jan. 29. 5
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. PENNO, 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 pre- sent year, by a Member of the House of Represen- tatives. June 11. 5
WHEREAS, By an Act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety eight, the Presi- dent of the United States is authorised to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advan- tageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbur- sing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Ton- nage beyond the permanent appropriation there- fore charged upon them by law, shall bepledg- ed and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority afore- said—And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficien- cy that may hereafter appear in the provision before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, au- thorise and empower, the Secretary of the Treas- ury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five mil- lions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the in- terest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited. Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of Amer- ica, contract and engage in manner following, to wit.
1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening, the said Loan, the surplus shall be de- ducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars.
2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August September and October ensuing. The Secre- tary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by spe- cial agreement, with the individuals who may become subscribers.
3d. On the failure of payment of any install- ment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next proceeding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the Unit- ed States.
4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the office of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at ei- ther of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hart- ford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Dis- count and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscrip- tions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury.
5th. For the sum or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, cer- tificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whose favour the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding.
6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursu- ance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the time fixed for the payment of the respective install- ments payable quarterly yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.
7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public news- paper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be re- deemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capi- tal stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the Loan offices where the same may stand credited.
8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States.
9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them, by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfillment of this con- tract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein be- fore recited. Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Phil- adelphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Jan. 12. 5