Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-05-14 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2074.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 14, 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 be one answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
LANDING, From the Schooner Sally, At Massey's Wharf, a quantity of First Quality Surinam Cotton & Coffee. for sale by ISAAC HARVEY, jun. No. 9, South Water-street. ALSO ON HAND, Russia Duck, first quality. Aux Caves Molasses, Packages of Men and Women's Combs. may 1 d2w
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Willings and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Cakes, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. 3taw.
Just Received, By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscribers, 80 tons bell St. Peterburgh Hemp 599 pieces English Sailcloth 2 trunks, containing Satins Ribbons Silk Handkerchiefs Persian and Gauze 3 cases fashionable Ladies' Hats, &c. 10 cases Bristles 8 bales Ticklenburgs, and A few packages of Dowlas Creas a la Morlaix Checks and Stripes Bretagnes 25 Hhds Bourdeaux Brandy 10 pieces Spanish do 40 Hhds Bourdeaux Claret. Erick & Lewis Bolmann. No. 100 Spruce-street. dtf
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 27 Casks of Young Hylon Tea; An invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dollars. in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21.
Landing, From brig ENTERPRISE, at Jackson & Morris's Wharf, 80 Hhds prime Jamaica Sugars } entitled to Rum } entitled to and for sale Wharton & Lewis, No. 115, South Front-street. Who have also for sale, Madeira wine in pipes and half pipes New-England Rum Ground Ginger, &c. &c. april 27. $
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, } FEAS. Souchong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankeens, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfumes, Choppas and Pulicat Romalls, and a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26 $
TO BE LET, Two Good Counting Houses On the fourth floor of Walnut-street Wharf. Enquire of JAMES YARD. codgw
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
FOR SALE, 50,000 feet of Bay Mahogany, 15 tons of Logwood. JAMES YARD. dtw
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—Before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President, John McDowell, John Gibson, George Thompson and George Wallace, Esqrs. Associate Judges of the same court.
ON the petition of Alexander Sumrall, a prisoner in the jail of said county, praying to act of affeoffment, made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The court ordered, that the said prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of June next, on his petition and that notice of his application be published in the Gazette of the United States, and in the Pittsburgh Gazette, and continue three weeks in each, the last of which shall be at least two weeks before the time of hearing. By the Court, JAMES BRISON, Proth'y. april 19. 12w3w&20M.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2nd quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS } HUMHUMS. 1100 buthels St. Martins Salt. april 11
The Subscribers have for sale, at their Campaing house, No. 35, Dock-street. White and red Lead Patent shot, No. 1 to 8, B & B B Hemp Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 4th proof Claret in cases, first quality One trunk of Umbrellas Three Cases consisting of Brats and Wood Compaßes Amplitude do. Day and night Glasses, and Sewing Twine 100 Cutlasses 4000 buthels Liverpool Salt. THOMAS MURGATROYD & SONS. april 11 mwj 3w
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, Consisting of Coarse and Fine Cloths— principally Dark Blue and printed Calimeres apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street. april 29. $
F. KISSELMAN, Has for sale, at no. 105, South Water-street, Cogniac Brandy, 1st 3d & 4th proof Jamaica spirits, 4th proof, St. Croix New England } RUM. Sherries Lisbon Port Malaga Molasses Sugar Coffee And various kinds of Groceries. april 11 3w3w
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that their 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 WHITBREAD & 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. $
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 612 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 23 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 512 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 912, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Cartridges on sliding carriages; 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. 12 and 24 lb. Cannister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton ale in cases of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2aw 2f
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, Esq. 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: viz. A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pigand Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowder Steel, Flat Iron Boxes, and Brat's Ketlesin Nests, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16. d1w wdf
JOHN MILLER, JUNIT. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free Stone Building, in Dock, near Third-street. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; consisting of COSSAS Baftas Mamcodies Humhums Taffaties Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
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 tharps—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 clous—sprigs—tucks—supper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street
FOR CHARTER, To Jamaica or the Havanna, out only, The Brigantine JAMES. Jacob C. RAMBO, master. Carries about 800 barrels. If not chartered in a few days, will take in freight For NEW-ORLEANS. ENQUIRE OF John Skyrin, No. 96, North Front-street. may 2 d6t
FOR SALE, THE Schooner NANCY, Thomas Hallam, Master, BURTHEN about 71 tons; is a stout, staunch built vessel, four years old, and falls very fast. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. april 30. dtf
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 139, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscribers, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10. 22w
For Sale, A NEW VESSEL, launched in August, or September last, 48 feet keel, 19 feet beam, and 8 feet hold, confecturequently about 91 tons, strongly built of white oak, and now lying at Sinnepuxent, in the state of Maryland. For further particulars, enquire of WILLIAM WINDER, At the Navy Office, Walnut street. april 10. 12w
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP WOODDROP SIMS John B. Hodgson, Commander Will sail with an expedition, the greater part of her cargo being ready to go on board, and will return an early fall ship. For freight or passage apply on board said ship, lying at the subscriber's wharf, or to JOSEPH SIMS, Ho. 155, South Water-street. april 24. d2w
For Sale, The Ship NEPTUNE, now lying at Walnut street wharf, with her tackle and apparel as she came from sea; her burthen is 233 tons. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. The consignees of goods on board the above vessel, are requested to take out their Permits as soon as possible, as the ship will begin discharging to-morrow morning. april 12. dtf
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey. Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. march 4. odtd
Samuel Miles, jun'r. 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, } Affignees feb. 14. 3awtf
Notice. THE subscribers being appointed by the court of common pleas of the city and county, guardians to the person and estate of JONATHAN BEERE, now confined in a state of lunacy in the Pennsylvania Hospital—All persons holding his effects or indebted to him will pay or return the same immediately; and those having demands will present them duly authenticated, to Mary Beere, Thomas Hurly, no. 16, Carter's alley. Philadelphia, april 4. 5taw6w
LONDON, January 2, 1799. 500 Guineas Reward. LOST this evening, between five and six o'clock, in the neighbourhood of Gracechurch Street, a BLACK CASE, containing the following Bank Notes and Drafts, with sundry Bills of Exchange, not due: £1000 No. 1919, dated 1 Dec. 1798 1000 864, 26 Nov. Ditto 1000 284, 22 Dec. Ditto 1000 1752, 27 Oct. Ditto 1000 1744, 27 Ditto Ditto A Draft on Messrs. Hankey and Co. £53 13s. Ditto Doreen and Co. 367 7 Ditto Carnet and Co. 20 16 Ditto Stephenson and Co. 52 4 Ditto Rogers and Co. 33 16 Ditto Prescott and Co. 37 18 Ditto Harcourt and Co. 27 16 Ditto Smith, Payne and Co. 20 15 Ditto Doreen and Co. £45 7s 6d Ditto Le Breve & Co. 112 12 6 Ditto - 820 0 0 A bill drawn on Fleming & Wake B. & Lane, by Fleming, & payable to Ormerod, dated Nov. 5, two months after date, value £20—One ditto on Fell, No. 32 Old Change, by Hall, and payable to Smith, dated Nov. 30, at two months after date, for £121 191—One ditto on Saywell & Sons, Wood-street, by Ball, and payable to Braddock, dated Dec. 19, at two months, for £30—One ditto on Eden, Wood-street, by Williams, payable to order, dated Nov. 1, at three months for £30 21—One ditto on Neale & Co. St. Paul's Church Yard, by Adams, and payable to Kennington, dated Dec. 7th, at two months, for £14—One ditto on Stewart, Red Cross-square, by Young, and payable to Marshall, dated Nov. 22, at two months, for £33 21 9d—One ditto on Royd's, Baker-street, by Lord, and payable to Jackson, dated Dec. 3, at two months, for £18—One ditto on Miller and Co. Gracechurch Street, by Redway, and payable to Hurley, dated Dec. 6, at two months for £50—One ditto on Spitta & Co. Lawrence Pountney Lane, by Lange, and payable to Hoyle dated Nov. 6, at two months, for £161. Whoever may have found the above, and will bring them to Messrs. Atkinson & Robson, No. 2 Well End of Royal Exchange, shall immediately receive Five Hundred Guineas Reward without any further trouble. N. B. No greater Reward will be offered, as payment of the whole is stopped, and the loss made known throughout this Country and Continent. april 19. 2aw2m
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, Stock standing in the name of DUGAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. march 20. d3m
Abraham Van Beuren. Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Office. Philadelphia, April 22, 1799. WANTED, An active Man, of good character, to superintend the Turnpike Road, he must be well recommended and give such security as may be required; for further information apply from the 7th to the 15th May next at this office Wm. GOVETT, secretary. april 23. thf&11EM
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to JOHN RILEY, of of Well-Chester, in Chester county, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands are requested to bring in their accounts to either of the subscribers. EBENEZER LARGE, JOHN FRIES, } Affignees. JOSEPH CLARK, Philadelphia, april 23. 2p3w
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of John O'Connor of Warwick township, Bucks county, lately deceased, are requested to pay the same to the subscriber, and those who may have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts legally proved for payment to STEPHEN MOYLAN, Executor. april 22. d2w
NOTICE. THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. april 1. $
NOTICE. ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, JOHN CRAIG, } Executors No. 12, Dock-street. jan. 14. 3awtf
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, Agent to the Exr. no. 135, Market Street Philadelphia dec. 4, 1798. cdtf
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Mark-street, neatly opposite the Court-house Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels an ample addition. 4th mo. 10. cdtf
For Sale, BY WILLIAM MOTT, No. 145, Market-street, Very low for CASH, or a short CREDIT, A large assortment of printed cotton-hand Do. bandanas, Romals and thawls, 2 Trunks printed cottons, Bell-English luretrings, modes, 7 4 superfine cloths, Several packages assorted hand's uncopened, 18 casks pewter assorted, 1 cafe bar tin, 1 trunk secrets 4d & 6d, 1 trunk furniture fringes, Black and white laces and edgings. may 11. 2awtf.
To be Let, Near the corner of Market & Fourth streets, A SPACIOUS Back Store and a large Cellar, Both well calculated for storing merchandise—Also a very good Stable and Coach-house for four horses. Enquire at No. 6, North Fourth Street. may 11. $
Antiqua & St. Kats RUM & MOLASSES, Now Landing, from the Prize Schooner Union, AND FOR SALE BY Nichlin & Griffith, dtf
MISS CURRIE Respectfully informs the Ladies of Philadelphia, that she is now SELLING OFF AN Elegant Assortment of Millinery, At the first cost. Spruce street, No. 66. 4t.m.3w
UNITED STATES, } Pennsylvania District. } II. NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of Writs to me directed by the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to public sale at the Custom-house, in the City of Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 16th day of May, (inclusive) 1 barrel of Sugar 2 barrels of Molasses 3 chests of Sugars 3 and a part of a bag of Coffee 1 small box of Coffee 2 bags of Sugar 2 small cakes and 11 jars Tamarinds 4 kegs do 1 keg Sugar 2 hogheads of Rum 7 cases of distilled spirits 4 boxes of Sugar A quantity of Queens Ware 2 Looking Glasses 13 Pictures 4 Salt Collars 1 Needle and Thread Case 4 Loaves of Sugar. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said Court. William Nichols, marshal. Marshall's Office, 11th May, 1799. }
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at the one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, south Fourth-street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second-street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1. }
Mahogany. THE subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling, All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet seasoned half inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain unsold will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th instant. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved indorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'CULLOH. N. B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. march 4. est 28May

LIST OF PRIZES, Drawn in the Canal Lottery, No. II. As certified by the Commissioners appointed by the Governor agreeably to Law.
No. 10,098 is 20,000 Dollars—No. 19,971 10,000 Dollars. Nos. 613, 1566, 3195, 4766, 17862, are 4000. Nos. 1797, 7054, 7260, 7741, 11441, 12659, 16268, 16973, 18015, and 28105, are 2000 dollars. Nos. 1648, 2239, 3392, 3488, 4564, 7034, 7190, 8017, 9451, 9485, 11177, 12519, 14394, 17423, 19605, 21213, 23909, 23665, 26251, and 29557, are 1000 dollars each.
The following Numbers are Prizes of 500 dollars each.
28 7565 9391 13207 17417 23197 1401 8232 395 452 388 24706 2213 235 881 15474 18874 27148 238 379 974 953 19874 28689 4447 528 12052 16325 21343 694 5904 9057 247 17018 22980 865 6429 262 388 163 23185 29223 919
The following Numbers are Prizes of 200 dollars each.
470 5887 9206 14920 19976 24704 499 896 898 15327 20036 26150 517 6080 10021 676 78 181 1021 272 32 16245 249 748 384 864 228 89 21002 852 2884 7099 318 639 292 988 975 264 395 773 390 27039 3198 321 11456 787 491 598 349 435 698 17560 676 663 608 441 12261 782 871 676 4147 8070 264 832 22369 902 313 92 13028 18236 389 28255 5088 245 378 244 23403 29242 96 282 407 706 481 458 426 364 14080 925 513 687 687 605 112 19474 646 852 762 9009 158 595
The following Numbers are Prizes of 100 dollars each.
71 5481 10983 15077 17972 25856 129 804 11005 321 18808 26085 216 853 162 389 20117 448 1155 6003 526 663 541 27739 830 131 12272 17073 21065 835 2232 841 293 180 659 28001 429 889 562 247 735 010 528 955 585 366 22881 46 749 7078 774 401 999 371 860 552 806 444 23352 655 3243 8367 834 544 749 682 616 780 13600 602 782 29143 4009 978 781 695 24095 671 169 9959 14040 705 326 676 403 971 391 750 654 783 784 10056 719 762 25744 979 934 341 15049 931
The following Numbers are Prizes of 50 dollars each.
163 4592 9068 14968 21112 26062 179 938 105 15431 117 263 358 5008 521 449 273 327 552 044 548 573 328 418 505 050 632 16299 361 432 584 089 10057 349 392 445 696 365 097 387 21533 509 727 458 245 498 582 649 1151 738 345 530 590 825 644 790 577 636 630 983 667 941 611 888 844 997 845 6168 689 908 22115 27011 971 469 11317 17071 127 063 2035 549 319 445 191 073 403 7048 326 901 316 287 513 172 695 18279 452 445 600 221 763 117 498 716 632 241 775 566 508 753 734 467 12137 618 870 838 750 612 421 907 965 891 751 793 451 938 23011 28974 872 706 515 19027 131 75 892 962 800 127 453 114 3018 8143 13089 168 591 183 607 180 091 246 24019 238 079 318 183 485 66 860 300 469 550 497 135 949 449 592 740 530 277 970 630 645 759 572 606 29157 867 671 14300 835 642 215 4095 741 315 989 738 364 155 787 398 907 25013 406 317 916 440 20038 239 691 332 920 515 142 290 771 394 9000 732 351 590 778 433 050 747 755 774 832 544 053 778 956
All the numbers from 1 to 30,000 that are not here contained are prizes of five dol- lars each. Dated May 10, 1799. ROBERT BROOKE, Clerk.
To be Sold at Public Sale, At the MERCHANTS' COFFEE-HOUSE, On Wednesday next, the 15th instant, at seven o'clock, in the Evening, Several very Elegant Situations for  SUMMER RETREATS, Three and a half miles from the Court-House, near Frankford Road.
THESE situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbour, the City, Harrowgate, Frankford, and several elegant country seats.
Any person desirous of viewing the grounds will please apply to Henry Haines on the premis- es. The terms, which will be easy, will be made known at the time of sale. The plan of the above Lots may be seen at the Coffee House. CONNELLY & Co. auctioneers. may 9 div
Equestrian Club. THE Members composing the Equestrian Club, will meet on Thursday evening next, at Hardy's New Inn, in Mar- ket Street. JOHN H. BARNES, Sec'y. Phila. May 10.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 14.
From the Aurora.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE AURORA. SIR, ON the return of the troops who performed the expedition to Northampton, we observed that, during their absence, se- veral publications had appeared in the Aurora under the form of "extracts of letters" whereby the most unfounded imputations were attempted to be fixed on the troops themselves, and on their commander. In one of these extracts it is alleged "that a number of the troops who derived their au- thority from the federal government, lived at free quarters on the people." Another asserts that there were among the prisoners "some old men whose wrists were raw to the bone with the hand-cuffs." Several other charges of a similar nature, and tending to confirm these two, are found in the ex- tracts.
These slanders were so notoriously false, that all concerned thought them unworthy of refutation. We therefore remained silent, although the part which we had in the ex- pedition, and the relation in which we stood to the very respectable officer by whom it was conducted, and whose character was thus in- decently assailed; gave us, in a very particu- lar manner, the right of speaking. A simi- lar conduct we resolved to observe with respect to the gross misrepresentations of the affair with the Printer of Reading, which have ap- peared in your paper since the return of the troops; but a direct and most slanderous at- tack, which, emboldened by this conduct, you have recently made on the character and conduct of the general has induced us to de- part from this resolution.
In that attack you declare that a formal complaint was made to the general respecting the treatment received by the Printer at Reading, from the Lancaster dragoons, that he "affected much concern; promised much; and did nothing." In some of your pre- vious publications on this subject, you very plainly intimate that he sent off the Lanca- ster troop on Sunday, in order to screen them from the proofs of the law.
With the candid and well informed, the fair and well-earned reputation of this offi- cer would sufficiently shield him against cal- umnies so gross, and people of that descrip- tion will, moreover, know that Sunday is no protection against arrest for an assault, or any other breach of the peace; but unfortu- nately there are some who for want of knowledge, or from a disposition to find fault, give too ready an admission to slander, espe- cially when it assumes the bold form of a statement of facts. To such we deem it pro- per to address ourselves on this occasion; and having been induced by this late attack to take up the subject, we shall not confine ourselves entirely to that; but shall advert also to the principal accusations contained in the abovementioned extracts.
We therefore declare that those extracts, and especially the parts quoted above, are absolutely falsehoods. If they really were written by some person in Camp, as they purport to be, and not fabricated in this ci- ty, the writer must have known them to be false. What his motives were for thus slan- dering his general and his fellow soldiers, and inventing falsehoods for the purpose of fixing the imputation of the vilest conduct on so re- spectable a body of men as those troops, who, at great expense and inconvenience to themselves, were engaged in the service of their country, will best be judged of by those, who have observed the malignity of the jacobin spirit, and the profligate arts whereby it aims at the accomplishment of its purposes. We say that he must have known these charges to be false; because it was a matter of the utmost notoriety, that the troops, far from living at free quarter, paid, at the highest rate, for whatever they got from the people; that no destruction, or vi- olence of any kind, was permitted or prac- tised; and that the prisoners were treated, at all times with the greatest humanity, and as much tenderness as was consistent with a state of secure confinement. They made but three marches; the longest of which was ten miles; they drew the same rations with the troops; their friends were, at all times, al- lowed access to them: they were lodged in houses when houses could be procured; and when not, in tents, with fires, and a full al- lowance of clean straw to lie on: and when it became necessary to send them to town, they were sent in carriages. They were ne- ver in irons except during the night, and when it was necessary to keep them in tents. Even then, but few of them were confined in that manner, and these were hand-cuffed, two and two together, with irons far too light to do them any injury. The necessity of this confinement, under such circumstances, must be obvious to every one. The officer of the guard, indeed, declared that without it, he could not be answerable for their safe- keeping.
In what manner these prisoners were treat- ed, and what attention was paid to their situation, and their wants, will further ap- pear from the subjoined certificate of Doctor Strong, chief surgeon of the expedition.— [See Document A.]
We come now to see the affair of the Lancaster troops, and the Printer at Reading; the misrepresentations of which we think it our duty to refute.
Some parties from the Lancaster troops, on its march to join the General at Millers- town, assisted in cutting down several sed- ition-poles in the neighbourhood of Reading. During their halt at that town, to wait for orders, they heard that a pole of this descrip- tion had been erected with great parade at some miles distance; and a small party of
them, eight or nine, resolved without the knowledge of their officers to go and at- tempt to cut it down. On their arrival, they found it guarded by not less than one hundred armed men. They therefore re- tired.
It appeared, on a careful enquiry, that the Lancaster troops, in these different expedi- tions, conducted themselves with the utmost propriety towards the inhabitants, and con- fined themselves entirely to cutting down the sedition-poles.
After the departure of the troop from Reading, there appeared in a Gazette of that place, and in the German language, a publi- cation purporting to be a narrative of these transactions. In this paper, of which a trans- lation is subjoined for the information of the public, [B] the Lancaster troops were charged with every species of excess and out- rage; were expressly called Cannibals and Banditti; were accused of theft, cruelty, and cowardice, with whipping children, and af- faulting women with pistols, and drawn swords.
On the return of the troops to Reading, which was on Saturday, the Lancaster troops having been informed of this publica- tion, called on the printer, and demanded the author. After some hesitation he con- fessed himself to be, in part, the author; al- leging that two other persons who were absent, but whom he named, had assisted in the composition. On this he received six lashes on his shirt, in the market-place, from the trumpeter of the troop, and in presence of two of the troops.
Soon after this affair happened, the Ge- neral was called from his dinner to be in- formed of it, by Mr. Heifter, Mr. Frailey, and some other persons. He replied that he would enquire into the matter, and cause the proper steps to be taken respecting it.— He then ordered a translation of the paper in question to be brought to him immediately; and in the course of the afternoon sent Mr. Williams to request Mr. Heifter to call on him either that even- ing, or the next morning, as might be most convenient. Mr. Heifter promised to come at nine in the morning, at which hour the Captain of the Lancaster troop was ordered to attend. He came accordingly, but Mr. Heifter, though waited for a considerable time, did not appear, nor did any of the per- sons who appeared, the day before, to be en- gaged in the affair.
The General, in the mean time, received information that warrants had been applied for against the parties concerned, and having carefully examined the business, he consider- ed it as more proper for civil, than for mili- tary cognizance. In the former case, it would be tried by a jury of the neighbour- hood on the spot, where the fact had been committed, and the witnesses resided; and before judges in whose presence, almost, the transaction had passed. In the latter, the troops, extremely anxious to return home, must have been detained for the proceedings of a court martial, much to their own in- convenience, and at a heavy expense to the public: and the court martial itself, of ne- cessity, have been composed of officers who had served on the same expedition, partook of the same feelings, and would therefore have been exposed to the imputation of par- tiality. The General, consequently, ordered the parties concerned to go before a judge of the county, surrender themselves into custody, and give such bail as might be re- quired, for their appearance at the next court, to answer for the offence. This they had always declared their willingness to do. They did immediately, and judge Morris took the bail in the General's presence.
Even had not these steps been taken, still the parties were fully within the reach of the law; since during the whole of Satur- day afternoon they were liable to a suit by civil process, and might have been taken on criminal process, at any time before their departure on Sunday, which was not till 3 o'clock in the afternoon. That the least in- timation was given, or would have been suffered, of an intention to resist, or elude, the execution of writs, is absolutely false.
Early on Sunday the general had come to a resolution to dismiss the troops early on Monday morning; and captain Montgomery having represented that his presence was extremely necessary, on that day at Lancaster, where the court was to com- mence, and he was very extensively engag- ed as Counsel, and Attorney, he received permission to set out with his troop on their return home, Sunday afternoon. They set out about 3 o'clock, after giving bail. The other troops received orders, on the same evening, to set out, to their respective homes at day break next morning.
The public is now enabled to judge what provocation the Lancaster troop had for their conduct, and what truth there is in the charges and insinuations contained in your paper on that subject.
JONATHAN WILLIAMS, ROBERT G. HARPER. May 10, 1799.
[A] To JONATHAN WILLIAMS and ROBERT G. HARPER, Esquires.
Gentlemen, YOU have requested me to give you a concise statement of what I observed on the expedition, relative to the situation and treat- ment of the prisoners. I shall offer it to you with great cheerfulness, as it may vin- dicate the army from that odious character of cruelty and inhumanity which has been affixed to it by some evil spirited de- claimers.
While with the army, I considered it a branch of my professional duty to visit the prisoners; and to enquire if any diseases or complaints required my attention. At Mil- ler's Town I visited the provost guard, to see if any of the prisoners were sick and want- ed my assistance. John Kline, one of the number, was reported to be delirious on ac- count of his anxieties for his family, and great dread of the consequences of his arrest. I examined him, and discovered that he was in a maniacal state, which demanded my
sympathy and exertion for his relief. He was liberated the same day, in conse- quence of a written report I made to Judge Peters of his unfortunate derangement of mind. He was received into the hospital and furnished with every comfort in my power until the army marched, when he was dis- missed to return to his family. My visits to this man in the prison gave me a particu- lar opportunity to ascertain the situation of the prisoners. They were in a large cham- ber, not one of them in irons, and supplied with the same rations which were issued to the soldiers. One man complained of a slight wound of his knee, and was furnished with proper dressings. They were told by me that if they had any sickness or com- plaints, they should receive my particular at- tendence whenever I was informed of it.
Irons were only used in the artillery en- campment at night, for the security of the principal offenders. They were coupled to- gether with a common handcuff between two men. If any injuries had been received by this mode of management, I should cer- tainly have noticed them.
At Allen Town, where the troops re- mained some time, I visited the prisoners in the artillery encampment, and had but one patient among them. He was furnished with medicine and hospital stores, and soon recovered. I saw no irons on any man at this place, nor heard a single complaint. From Allen Town they were sent in light waggons to Philadelphia.
I am with much respect, Your humble servant, JOSEPH STRONG. Philadelphia, May 9, 1799.
[B] FOR THE READING EAGLE, [April 9th.]
Messrs. Schnyder and Company. I learn by Mr. Gottlieb Jungmann's Eng- lish Papers of the 6th inst. that a certain au- thor has began an account, but has not finish- ed it; carefully omitting what may appear unfavourable to his own, and the honor of his party: but announcing every thing that may serve to their honor, credit, and bo- asting of it.
I don't doubt, Sir, that you will very much oblige the great number of your Re- publican readers, by publishing the following true statement of facts:
Monday on the 1st inst. in the afternoon arrived capt. Montgomery's Troop of Light Dragoons from Lancaster, in their March to Northampton County, as it is said to take up the Rebels there and restore Peace and good Order.—But according to their con- duct here I believe they would be more apt to excite the people to insurrection and raise them against their government, than to en- force obedience and peaceable quietness, for they have effectually already taken measures, which are not only contrary to the laws of the land and direct against the Constitution; but also suitable to a country where despo- tism prevails, and where every one may do unopposed, what he can, as it was the case in the 8th, 9th, and 10 centuries, in the times of Fight Rights (or Club-Rights ):— In short, the measures of the Lancaster Dra- goon Gentlemen, are more suitable for a party of banditti , which endeavours to be- come masters of every thing which their eye meets with and to pack up what does not in the least belong to them, than American Volun- teers!!!
Their first undertakings, which the gen- tlemen Light Dragoons of Lancaster at- tempted in Reading to shew their Hercu- lean heroism to the inhabitants of Berks county, were these: They went very still and unnoticed (for this is their Sampson-like political art from fear of meeting resistance) to a citizen of this Town, who had erected a Liberty Tree upon upon his own ground and bottom, cut it down—but with this their Herculeses were not yet contented—but they also terrified the Man's family with Pi- stols and drawn Swords and took along with them at parting the owners Instruments, wherewith they had demolished the Ensign of true Liberty—Ha! now they went to the second expedition! at a certain place had children erected a pole with a rag at the top, but when they observed the advance of these Herculeses, they down the pole and the rag, and carried them into the house for to keep peace with Destroyers of Liberty — but these Herculean heroes were not content- ed with this; but marched with drawn swords and pistols into the house and held them against the breast of the owners of the house, and swore bitterly to kill him if he would lay one word. They then cut the Pole in pieces, packed up the rag, and went off with a number of other articles which did not belong to them.
The third Don Quixote adventure they fought for at a little distance from the first, but found nobody at home but a small boy, who begged them that they should not throw into Schuylkill a cut off tree that lay there: But these Herculean liberty-destroyers made up to the little boy and flogged him most cruelly without the least reason. From there they went to several other places, where they per- petrated not less shameful and cruel acts. By this time however, there coming on the night prevented their further intended expedi- tion. But the following morning these Hercules brothers were early on the way in search of new Herculean adventures. but were this time so unfortunate immediate- ly to find some—Why unfortunate? Yes here it had a frightful and terrible appearance for these adventure hating Cannibals ven- tured only to about eighty steps within the well guarded Liberty Tree.
Your readers, gentlemen, will not take amiss my little description of this ensign of liberty: It was and is until this hour painted blood-red, and had therefore not only on that account, a frightful and terrible ap- pearance, but so much the more from this particular reason, that it was guarded round about with fire-vomiting rifles. The Her- cules Brothers were surprised, stood still, and staring at this wonder like a cow at a new
fable door—they were called to draw near; but, lo! the tearing horrid lions were by this spectacle turned into fawning lambs— they would not at all trust to this weather, but remained where they were, but did not come a step nearer. till a message was sent to them—"They might only draw some- what nearer to observe the ensign of liberty, that surely no harm should be done them." Upon this one took the courage and rode with him. When the rest saw that no harm befel him, a few more followed. They were asked what their desire was, they answered nothing else but to see the Country and their Liberty tree, and to exercise their horses a little—they were further asked, if they had not intended to cut down this liberty tree— no, was their answer—They were asked fur- ther, if they had a right to cut down such liberty trees, and to abuse the inhabitants? they answered, they had not any right to it, but they could perhaps get it, but then they would not only cut down all liberty trees, but they would burn and destroy every thing, where such poles had stood and been erected.
After this these Herculean Martial sons were commanded to observe this liberty tree properly, if they could see any thing sed- itious on it, if that was the case, they should be welcome to cut it down. But they an- swered that they could not see any thing & would not in the least injure it. Then three huzzas were given and it was observed that the caps of Dragoons moved in the air as well as the round hats.
But they all must not be so understood as if the whole troop of Lancaster was meant. No, only some of them, yet, it is doubted if their officers knew any thing about it, till all these adventures had passed. For when the following day complaints were lodged with the magistrate against their misconduct, they were not only directly ready to give sa- tisfaction, but promised upon their honor, that by none of them, any such misdeeds should be made again, and that not a word, at least on their side, should be said of it. A FRIEND TO TRUTH.
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endeavoured to animate the court of Vienna against that of Berlin, so in 1797 it has striven to excite the latter against the former, by the peace of Campo Formio. In this manner it has successively obtained something from each of them, while it has given them nothing in exchange but advantages which put them in opposition to each other, and which has made them more occupied by reciprocally counterbalancing one another, than in stopping the progress of their common enemy, who, meanwhile attained his object, and realized the Fable of the lawyer and the oyster. It is thus that, since the courts of Vienna, and Berlin have ceased to coalesce, the French Government has laboured to prevent their re-union, the only formidable danger which it had to fear, and always to place between them the apple of discord, that it might in the interval accomplish its ultimate plans of conquest and revolution. It has unfortunately been too successful in both objects. When undeceived by the radical infractions made by the French in the last treaty, and convinced of the extent of their views, the Court of Vienna perceived its error, and the necessity of uniting anew with that of Berlin, this prevented as an objection the secret articles of the treaty of Campo Formio—that re-animating upon it the treaty of Basse. This might be a good answer, in a bad means of reconciliation, and the Negotiations of the Court of Coblenz, although supported by the Prince Regent, had not the desired success. The intervention of the Court of Russia was an additional motive of that of Prussia to rate its services at the highest price, and not to descend from an important, to play a falcon part.
How far will the invasion of Piedmont, the conquest of Naples, the theft of the Port of Ehrenbreitstein, and the impetuous tone of the Directory, silence at the present moment all the motives of hatred, distrust, and ambition? Will the important mission of Mr. Grenville produce the concentration of diverging views? Will the death of the Elector of Bavaria furnish a new incident in this political jumble, or will it be as some imagine the expected means of its solution?—This is what it is impossible for us to decide, and what will for some time be the object of public speculation, hope and fear.
As it is more particularly our duty to give an account of the circumstances and appearances of the moment, we must remark, that the mass of ostensible facts which the Paris papers and the Hamburg mails bring, furnish us with plausible arguments both for peace and war, none of which are, however, decisive. The extension of the delay the term of which is not yet fixed, and the death of the Elector of Bavaria, appear to be sufficient reasons for supposing that the Negotiations may continue. On the other hand, the menaces of the French, since the 13th of February, to pass the Rhine, the movements of the French and Austrian armies in Italy, the formation of a corps of 25,000 Imperialists in the higher Palatinate, and the continued march of the Russians, are reasons that lead us to consider the renewal of war at no great distance. It is, however, at least certain and consolatory, that if war should recommence in the course of the present month, the Emperor will be in a situation to maintain it. Besides 24,000 Russians who are now rapidly marching towards Upper Austria, 16,000 more are following at the distance of only a few days march; 45,000 more are, it is said, to enter Germany by the South of Prussia, and a considerable body is to embark on the Black Sea to join the Turkish fleet, and to make a diversion into Italy.
The inferior powers of Europe afford at this moment little matter for observations; they wait the great event which is to determine their fate. They have every thing to fear should peace be concluded, and every thing to hope from the renewal of war. The countries conquered by France are in the same situation, whose yoke will be made more grievous by peace, while a war will afford them the means and the opportunity of shaking it off. The government and people of Europe were formerly indebted to peace for their happiness; the most now be contented to owe their safety to their military energy.
March 12. (PRIVATE LETTER.) Dublin, March 7. From what has passed upon the Regency Bill, it is expected that a warm debate will take place when it comes to be committed on this day sennight. The principle of a Union will be again discussed, and it is thought that the Speaker will avail himself of the opportunity of replying to the charge of inconsistency which Mr. Pitt brought against him in his celebrated speech.
The following Circular Letter has been issued from the Adjutant General's Office to the General &c. commanding the several districts in this kingdom, dated Dublin, 21st Feb. 1799.
It being now certain that the enemy is using every exertion to fit out another, and a more formidable, armament destined to act against this Country; I am directed by his excellency Marquis Cornwallis to refer you to the standing orders of the 12th of April, 1797, and to desire you will take the necessary measures for ascertaining whether the several regiments under your command be complete in every article requisite to march against an enemy; and for procuring a supply of their respective deficiencies, should at this late period any such exist; and the Lord Lieutenant desires you will point out to the commanding officers of regiments the indispensable necessity of the utmost precision on this subject, and their own responsibility for the complete equipment of their men for the field; I am further directed by his excellency to desire that you will order all officers now absent, not recruiting, or under
very strong circumstances, to be immediately called to their regiments, and that you will not forward any further memorials for leave of absence, except such very extraordinary cases as you may judge necessary to attend to.
I have the honor to be, &c. G. HEWITT, Adj. General.
Extract of a private letter from Dublin, February 28.
"The new Prime Serjeant, Sr. George Daly, goes the Munster Circuit, when he will commence his professional practice as a Judge of Assise."
"A violent riot took place at the theatre the other night in consequence of some gentleman refusing to take off his hat when God save the King was played. A noble lord took off the hat of one of the attorney's clerks, who immediately knocked him down.—This produced a challenge, and the parties being bound over in the county of Dublin, they were to have met at Bray, but I have not yet heard the result of the affair. The dispute has, however, been serious to the theatre. The whole Orchestra has been torn up by the mob."
March 1. "I understand that the Yeomanry are to be marched from the contiguous counties into Connaught, to repress the disturbances there, or in other words to hough the houghers."
MACPHERSON'S BLUES. BATTALION ORDERS. MAY 14, 1799.
The Artillery, Grenadiers and Infantry are ordered to parade at the Menage in Cheapside on Thursday the 16th inst. precisely at 4 o'clock P. M. completely equipped for the purpose of going through their firings.—Blank Cartridge will be furnished them on the parade.
By order of the Commandant. JOHN M. CAULEY.
POST-OFFICE. Philadelphia, May 11th, 1799. THE Mail for the Eastern shore of Maryland, will in future be dated with the Southern Mail, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at half past 7 o'clock A. M. and the Mail for the Eastern shore of Virginia, via New-Castle, to Northampton Court House, Virginia, will be closed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at half an hour before sun set.
For Sale. THE time of a Black Boy, thirteen years of age, has fifteen years to serve—He is stout, active and healthy. Enquire at No 129, Chestnut-Street. may 13
Bank of North America. May 10, 1799. A General meeting of the stockholders will be held at the Bank on Tuesday the 28th inst. at ten o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of electing three Directors, in the places of Mordecai Lewis deceased, and Miers Fisher and Richard Rundle, resigned. By order of the board, RICHARD WELLS, Cashier.
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. WM. GOVETT, Treasurer. MKT:uaw(dfr.2.015A) May 13.
To be sold at Public Auction. On Wednesday evening the 23rd of May instant at the City Tavern, in Second-street at 7 o'clock.
A VERY valuable Three story BRICK HOUSE, Kitchen and the Lot of ground thereunto belonging, situate at the South east corner of Race and Seventh-streets in this City. The Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep on Seventh-street. The House is about twenty-five feet front, is well built and completely furnished. There is also a small Frame Building on part of this lot fronting on Race-street, it is free of every incumbrance, and immediate possession will be given. Also a ground rent of one hundred and fifty pounds per ann. free of all taxes and charges whatsoever, payable half yearly, issuing out of a lot of ground situate at the north east corner of Walnut and Fifth-street, in the City of Philadelphia, on which lot is erected several Brick and Frame buildings. The situation is desirable, being opposite the State House square on Fifth-street. The terms of sale will be made known at the time thereof, or on application to the subscribers. Connelly & Co. AucPrs. may 13. ds.
FOR SALE. A VALUABLE Lot and two story frame House, situate on the Bethlehem and Allentown road, near the Turk's Head tavern, about 25 miles from Philadelphia. The house is about 45 by 35 feet. On the ground floor are two large commodious rooms; a hall floor; and a large store suitable for dry goods. On the second floor are four rooms. The whole has been built about 8 years, is completely finished, and has been occupied as a store for 7 years past. On the lot (which contains about half an acre) there is a good stable and garden. The above is an excellent stand for business, it being at the intersection of six roads, and is now let for £40 per annum. The present tenant is willing either to continue in the tenure of the whole, or to rent all except two rooms, as may be agreeable to the purchaser. For further information enquire of Jacob Clemens, Turk's Head tavern, as above, or of TIMOTHY BANGER, No. 62, North Sixth-street. may 7
Letters for the ship Birmingham Packet, Kelley for London, will be received at the Coffee House until Tuesday morning, the 14th inst. at 9 o'clock.
By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, May 9. War with the Tyrants.
The official Declaration of War by Desbournaux, sub-tyrant at Guadalupe, is at length come to hand. It states, that Desbournaux, calling himself "a particular agent" of the Executive Directory, HAS DECLARED WAR AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
After a long exordium, in which he describes his unremitted attention to keep up and cultivate, by a free and open conduct, the friendship of the United States, and supporting his professions by the return of the "Retaliation," which he says he made to the President, he orders all commanders of French armed ships to pursue, capture and bring into port all American vessels, whether belonging to the Government or to individuals. Those belonging to the American Government to be retained for service. Merchant ships, if condemnable to be sold, as usual, for the profit of the captors; and if not condemnable to be sold nevertheless, for the profit of ***** the proceeds thereof to be deposited into the coffers of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
This declaration took place some time in March last.
Thus notwithstanding the uniform disposition of this country to preserve peace; notwithstanding all our sufferings borne for years with a patience bordering on pusillanimity; notwithstanding the many declarations of both our Presidents that war was not our choice, and if we were brought to it, it would be from necessity; notwithstanding the recent nomination of an embassy, for the purpose of meeting even the smallest appearance of probability, for the purpose of averting that appeal which has so often been the ultima ratio of republics as well as monarchies. May the war thus commenced by our enemies be prosecuted with spirit and firmness on our part, till the haughty, deceitful, and bloody power which has destroyed the peace and happiness of half Europe, and menaces all the world, is reduced as low as vice and infamy deserves.
The deadly hand of Gallic intrigue had benumbed the vital energy of the once vigorous kingdom of Naples with its contagious touch. It was this, which, by its secret and powerful influence had already effected the political death of the kingdom. The French army had nothing more to do than form the splendid parade, of its funeral procession. The unfortunate king and his royal consort are doomed to lament in a foreign country the disasters of their unhappy dominions, with no other consolation, than that the destruction, which is now inevitable, might probably have been averted by TIMELY VIGOR, and SPIRITED RESISTANCE.
NEW-YORK, May 13. We have it from good authority, that information has been lodged with the Commissioner of Health, that the Sloop Rising Sun from the West Indies, commanded by William Selick, arrived on Thursday last in this port through the Sound, and entered at the Custom-House, without complying with the forms prescribed by the Quarantine Law.
In this transaction the public are deeply interested. It should therefore be known, why an offence so pointed and palpable is suffered to pass with impunity; and of which the consequences might be terrible to the inhabitants of a populous and commercial city. The Rising Sun has kept her station at the wharf ever since her arrival—and the cargo has been discharged.
The public welfare requires vigilance on the part of those entrusted with power to prevent the introduction of disease, and more especially at a time when we know that dangerous infectious diseases are prevalent in the Islands. We are informed that the ship Three Sisters is arrived at Staten Island from the Havana, and now lies at Quarantine. During her stay at that port, she lost seven of her hands by the Yellow Fever.—An additional stimulus for watchfulness on the part of the Health-Office.
A letter received by a Gentleman in this City, from his correspondent in Ireland, dated the 23rd of March, informs, that a fleet of 18 sail of the line and some vessels of smaller force, with 40 000 Troops on board were laying at Brest with their anchors a trip, their destination unknown. In consequence of which the British Minister had given directions to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to hold the Military of that kingdom in readiness.
BALTIMORE, May 9.
John Thompson, commander of the schooner Potomack, left Surinam the 1st April last, and informs that two days previous to his sailing, was brought in, the American brig Prudence, of Washington in North Carolina, which had been captured by the French national schooner Impertune, capt. Malvin, with two French privateers in company. The Prudence being very leaky and a dull sailing vessel, they were obliged to bear down for Surinam; all the men were out except the master capt. Farquhar and the cabin boy; and the papers concerning the vessel were taken to Cayenne by capt. Malvin, where it was generally supposed he should be condemned. At the arrival of the Prudence at Surinam, the governor was out of town, but the second in command, ordered the French prize-master to anchor under the reach of the guns of a Dutch man of war, and immediately a Dutch guard was placed on board, in order to prevent any thing being taken out by the French prize-master during her stay at Surinam; it was generally believed, that the governor Friderici, would not allow the French to sell their prizes at that place, and it was reported the evening before captain P's. failing that the governor had issued his orders already for her departure, but the brig not being fit for sea, prevented the orders from being executed—consequently she is obliged to discharge, and the cargo to be placed in one of the government stores, under directions of proper persons appointed for that purpose; but it was said that as soon as the vessel was repaired, her cargo should be taken in, and that the orders for her departure should be rigorously executed. Our informant has not the least doubt but that the governor will maintain his neutrality with the Americans.
stay at Surinam; it was generally believed, that the governor Friderici, would not allow the French to sell their prizes at that place, and it was reported the evening before captain P's. failing that the governor had issued his orders already for her departure, but the brig not being fit for sea, prevented the orders from being executed—consequently she is obliged to discharge, and the cargo to be placed in one of the government stores, under directions of proper persons appointed for that purpose; but it was said that as soon as the vessel was repaired, her cargo should be taken in, and that the orders for her departure should be rigorously executed. Our informant has not the least doubt but that the governor will maintain his neutrality with the Americans.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 14.
The horrid and desolating war still waged by France against every country whose tranquillity and prosperity afford subject for her envy or food for her rapacity, seems at length more completely than ever to have been stripped of the false gloss with which intriguing villainy had covered it, and to be resolved into a struggle, clearly defined and unequivocal, between virtue and vice—order and confusion. It is no longer the simple warfare of Republicanism against Monarchy: that guise (if it ever appeared in such to any man of sense) is effectually stripped off, and it stands before us in all its horrid nakedness, the struggle of Passion against Restraint, of Idleness against Industry, and needy Villainy against successful Benevolence, for the hard-earned pittance of a life of toil. The Master Murderers, by whose extensive juggling all the ponderous mafs of under-destroyers is moved to deeds of death and desolation, erect, in the haughty hey-day of their pride, and in all the fulness of their maudlin arrogance, a Samian gate, under which they swear to make all spirits bend, but the mighty and adorable genius of Republicanism; and lo, the first victims of their triumph and their pride are Republics. They exalt Liberty, republican Liberty, haughty, high-souled, uncompromising and repulsive, as a fit image for more than temporal adoration; and the first power which they acknowledge to possess and display it, is spurned at, kicked and cuffed by the mandates and the minions of this incomprehensible quintum virate. Like Judas, they have thus betrayed with a kiss. All that they have affected to venerate has bent or is to bend beneath the yoke, and to pass through the accursed and irretrievable gate. Thus the sword wipes away the delusions of the tongue and pen; and we poor mortals who erst dreamt no less than that all France pretended was true, are waked at last by the clangor of her murdering sword, her shrieks of misery and yells of torture.
"Sunt lacryme rerum, et mentem mortalia tangunt."
We had occasion to notice some days since the exceedingly gross and offensive terms, adopted by a Dr. Mitchell, in writing on the Yellow Fever. But the same piece contained other expressions absolutely shocking. All enlightened men revolt at such indications of a nature so loous to every fine feeling; and in many societies this stoic would not have escaped a severer reprobation. Mr. Wyndham, in the British House of Commons, not long after the affair at Quiberon, in some observations which he made, spoke of the "skeleton of an army": his want of feeling displayed on this occasion, is conceived by a very eminent writer to merit severe reprobation. "Sorrow," says he, "is sacred, and should have the language of consolation even from the lips of a Statesman." How much more, then, from those of a Physician!
ERASMUS.
Having borrowed a pony from Sir Thomas Moore to carry him to Dover, he was so much pleased with the nag as to take him across to Holland—And in answer to a billet of remonstrance from Sir Thomas, he transmitted the following.
Quod mihi dixisti De corpore Christi Crede quod edes et edes Ego referibo de tuo palfrido Crede quod habes et habes.
There was no reasoning against logic so conclusive, and the Catholic dropped the suit.
Yesterday the Circuit Court proceeded in the trial of Christian Ruth, Daniel Schwartz, sen. Daniel Schwartz jun. Henry Stahlér, Henry Scheffert, and George Schaeffer on the charges for conspiracy, rescue and obstruction of process. All the witnesses in support of the prosecution were examined; and Mr. McKean and Mr. Dallas, were heard in defence of the prisoners. At nine o'clock the Court adjourned to this morning.
John Fries lately convicted of Treason against the United States, was yesterday morning ordered to be brought to the bar, that judgment might be passed; when Mr. Lewis rose and observed, that since coming into Court he had received information, which if true, was of a nature that could not fail to the interest of the court in behalf of the prisoner. It would be improper, he said, to mention it to the court until its truth was ascertained, and as he intended (if on enquiry it should turn out to be true) to make it the ground of a motion, prayed that the prisoner might not be brought to the bar till this morning—which was granted.
This morning, on motion of Mr. Lewis, and by acquiescence of the Attorney General, the Court agreed to suspend judgment in this case, in consideration of the circumstance adduced by Mr. Lewis, the Counsel for the prisoner. We understand this circumstance to be, a declaration by one of the Jury, prematurely expressing an opinion.
War, which has been so long waged by France against the United States, is at length formally declared—among the advantages to be derived from this certain state of things, it is not the least important, that a complete check will thereby be given to the villainous abuse which has heretofore issued with impunity from the French presses in this country, against our nation and government. We shall now see whether the Aurora, the Argus, the Chronicle, and the other directorial prints will dare, in the face of the Constitution and the statute to continue to adhere to the enemies of the United States—and, if they do, we shall see whether justice cannot be done against them.
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL.
5th Month 14th, 1799. At the Annual Election held the 6th inst. the following contributors were chosen for the ensuing year, viz.
MANAGERS. Josiah Hewes, Samuel Coates, Samuel Clark, Pattison Hartshorne, Ellison Perot, Lawrence Seckel, Thomas Morris, Robert Wain, James Smith, jun., Israel Eleasants, John Dorsey, and Robert Smith, Merchant.
THE ASSURER. Joseph Saunders Lewis. Of which Managers, a board met yesterday, and chose the following Contributors
PHYSICIANS. Dr. Thomas Parke, Dr. Benjamin Russ, Dr. William Shippen, Dr. Caspar Wistar, Dr. Philip Syng Physick, Dr. Benjamin Smith Barton.
The Sitting Managers are, Pattison Hartshorne and Robert Smith. The Attending Physicians are, Dr. Parke and Dr. Wistar.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia, ARRIVED, days Brig Jack, Stiles, St. Thomas Schr. Peggy, Brown, N. Carolina (with naval stores) 5 Sloop Bethiah, Butler, Norfolk 5 CLEARED, Ship New Jersey, Rofeter Canton Woodrop Sims, Hodgson London Birmingham Packet, Kelly, do. Sloop Liberty, Johnson Surinam Little Sam, Dickey Norfolk The Havana fleet is below. Schooner Harmony, Houton is below from St. Thomas's.
New Theatre.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 13, Will be presented (not acted this season) a TRAGEDY, called
Tancrèd & Sigismunda. (Written by Thompson, the admired Author of the Seasons.)
Tancrèd (by a young gentleman, being his first appearance) Earl Osmond, Mr. Marshall Siffridi, Mr. Warren Rodolpho, Mr. Warrell, jun. Officer, Mr. Warrell. Guards, Messrs. Lavancy, Doctor, &c. Laura, Miss L'Estrange Sigismunda, Miss Merry
End of the Tragedy, a favourite Ballet Dance, (composed by Mr. Byrne) called THE BOUQUET.
In which will be introduced the celebrated Tambourine Dance. The principal parts, by Mrs. Byrne, Mr. Byrne and Mr. Warrell, Jun.
To which will be added (not acted this season) a Comic Opera, called THE SHIPWRECK.
[As performed the whole of last season at Drury Lane Theatre, London; and now performing with unbounded applause.] The music by Doctor Arnold. Selwyn, Mr. Warrell, jun. Harry Hawler, Mr. Hardinge Michael Goto, Mr. Warren Shark, Mr. Bisset Slave (a parish clerk) Mr. Bernard Dick, Mr. Fox Angelica, Miss L'Estrange Fanny, Miss Arnold Sally Shamrock, Mrs. Warrell Plunderers, Smugglers, Sailors—Messrs. Warrell, Lavancy, Doctor, &c. With new Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations.
In the first act. A Representation of a Storm, Lee-Shore, and Craggy Cliffs—followed by the striking of a Vessel on a Rock—and the Ship going to pieces.
While a party of Smugglers and Plunderers are watching to take possession of the Wreck. Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book store, No. 16, South Second Street, at Carr's Music Repository, No. 36, South Second Street, and at the office adjoining the Theatre.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED from the City Guard-house, on the night of the 14th inst., William Reed, corporal of marines, 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, dark brown hair, swarthy complexion and blue eyes. Whoever apprehends said deserter, and lodges him in goal, or deliver him at the Marine Barracks, will be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable charges. JAMES M'KNIGHT, Captain, commanding Marine Barracks. may 14

Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz:
 First —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Olwego; at Niagara; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Quatonon on the river Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.  Second —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South Well Point; at Tellico Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States.  Third —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Petre; at Cotesville; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.  Fourth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina.  Fifth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beac n Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.  Sixth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempfville, at Charottetown, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carter'sville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia.  Seventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown, at Boonsboro, at Sharpsburg, at George town, at Harper's ferry, at Effortown, at the head of Elk, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.  Eighth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Port M'Henry, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilmington, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (in Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Bath, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.  Ninth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey.  Tenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-Point, at Poughkeepsie, at Middletown, at Newburgh, at Kingston, at Albany, at Cohoes, at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.  Eleventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Groton, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut.  Twelfth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode Island.  Thirteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, at Gloucester, at Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.  Fourteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of New-Hampshire and Vermont.  The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, 1 lb. at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soup at the rate of four quarts, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations. It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of corn, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of 1 half gallon per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Olwego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the contractors at the several places, or posts, to call for at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as the interest of the public service shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring, that none of the articles which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 29, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st 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 act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine— to wit:
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
June 27, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt" passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
That the principal sum of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
June 28
Old French Brandy in large and small cases 100 boxes 7 by 8 & 10 Wm Low Glass 20 chest nut & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-dozen Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 1, 1799
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, No. 147, Chestnut-street. nov 22
Notice, agreeably to Charter, IS hereby given, to the Members of "the Corporation for the relief of the poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers, that a meeting of said Corporation is to take place, on Wednesday the 22d day of the present month, in the Second Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, at 4 o'clock, P. M. for the dispatch of all such business as may be brought before the board. ABSHIEL GREEN, Sec'y of the Corporation. may 2, 1799.
LAST NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of John McGraw, late of Caroline county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the subscriber in Denton, at Mr. Benjamin Dinney's, on the 3d Tuesday in May next, with their accounts properly attested, that there may be a dividend struck; n said estate. All who neglect this notice will be after excluded. SAMUEL LECOMPTÉ, adm'r. executor. Caroline County, April 8th.
Lost, last evening, A GREY HOUND, of the English breed; HAS a brass collar round her neck with the name of Thomas Sterling on it; body quite white, except a small spot on her left side; each cheek of a dove colour; answers to the name of Dove. Whoever has taken her up, and will deliver her at the Indian Queen, shall be rewarded. may 10
For Sale, A BROWN HORSE, Eight years old this spring, near fifteen hands high; he goes remarkably well in the chair and easy under the saddle; he is a good sound horse. Enquire at No. 39, South Fourth Street. may 10
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 83 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, situated in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John 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, situated on the Point No Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it.
A plantation in Bibury 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 said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises.
A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grane 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
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite Congress Hall.
A LOT of ground, about 31 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
Valuable Lands for Sale.
ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the south side and binding on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each: The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments, agreeably to an act entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed November session, 1798. WM MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. april 19.
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front street, in the house he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS.
Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan 29
FOR SALE, 50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Rutherford, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Guelph, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (private six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to Peterburg, Feb. 11. F. & A. TUBBS. 22w3m
FOR SALE, At the two mile stone, on the Wissahickon, or Ridge Road, A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet front, by 43 1-2 deep, a kitchen, milk-house, pump, ice house, and farm 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 measured, 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.
NOTICE, A Certificate of one share of Bank Pennsylvania stock, No. 725, in my name, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. JOHN VAUGHAN. april 20.
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Ball at Aston Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberman. Those who have used them give them their preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Charles Newbold. july 17
Valuable Property for Sale.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Sassafras River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1500 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow-houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two 3-verfer's houses, two ranges of two brick buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a smoke 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 particular apply to GEORGE HASKINS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, jun. December 12.
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 Studnicki & Son, of Amsterdam, No 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12
A Place Wanted.
A SITUATION in a Merchant's Counting House is desired, for a Youth, or the age of 17, of reputable connections, and possessing the requisite acquirements. Apply to the printer. april 24
NOTICE. THE Public are requested not to receive any draft, note, obligation or bill of any kind drawn in favor of or indorsed by Abijah Hunt, J. & A. Hunt, Jesse & Abijah Hunt, Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt, Abijah & Jas. W. Hunt, Snowgrass, & Co. Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the subscriber. About twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the carrier near the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians. SAMUEL MEEKER, april 26.
To be Let, TWO HOUSES, No. 151 and No. 153, on the East side of Second street, near Spruce street, and three Grass Lots near the city. For terms, apply to CHARLES WHARTON, No. 136, South Second street. Who has for Sale, Five boxes of Lenaw One hundred boxes of Tea China Black, blue and colored Lurellings Silk Umbrellas, &c. &c. may 1
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WATERSOME 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 two months } From the time of 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months }
To be Sold at Private Sale, TWO tracts of Land, being the estate of doctor Samuel Cooper, lately deceased, lying in Talbot county on the Waters of Tuckahoe Creek in the state of Maryland. One of them immediately on the said creek, is part of a tract called Hampton, and part of another tract called Rich Range, containing about Two Hundred acres; there are on the said plantation a tolerably good dwelling house and kitchen, and some useful out-houses, an apple orchard, and a spring of excellent water; this place, about five or six miles from Tuckahoe Bridge, and about four miles from Kingstown, is bounded in part by lands now or lately of William Sherwood, and of High Work, in the heart of the Sisharons, and conveniently situated for a person in the trading or retail line. The other is a Plantation one or two miles distant from the above, being part of a tract called Duley's Choice, and part of a tract called Strankey, containing about two hundred and thirty seven acres—This place well timbered, is bounded in part by the lands now or lately of William Hayward and that of George Wilson—there is a dwelling house thereon, and some other improvements not considerable. The payments will be made easy to the purchaser, or purchasers, upon security being given in a satisfactory manner—For terms apply SAMUEL COATES, } Surviving Executors THOMAS MORRIS, } to Estate of Samuel ELLISTON PIROT, } Cooper, deceased, in Or to TRISTAM NEEDLE, } Philadelphia. in Talbot county, Maryland. april 23
NOTICE.
THE CREDITORS of TODD & MOTT are requested to send their accounts calculating interest to the 22d of November, 1798, the date of Todd and Mott's assignment, with W. MOTT, no. 145, Market street, on or before the first of July next, as a dividend will be immediately made after that time; those who neglect to send in their accounts will be excluded from their dividend. John Waddington, John Robdes, } Assignees. John Allen, april 13, 1799.
ALL PERSONS,
INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKES, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, 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, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. } jan. 3
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street. feb 11
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands on the Chevalier de Breis, Minister of Portugal, are desired to present, without loss of time, their accounts to his Steward, Mr. Kapin, that they may be immediately paid. Franklin Court, the 26th April, 1799.
At a Court of Common Pleas, held at Greensburg, for the county of Westmoreland, the second Monday in March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, present Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his Associates, Judges of the said Court.
ON the petition of LUCAS S. GIBBS, an insolvent debtor, to the Court of Common Pleas, for the county aforesaid, praying for the benefit of the laws made for the relief of such persons, and submitting a list of his creditors and effects on oath, the Court appoint the second Monday in June next, for hearing the petitioner and his creditors, and direct that notice thereof be given in Penno's daily paper of the city of Philadelphia, in one of the Baltimore papers, and in the Fayette gazette, by being inserted therein, in three successive papers, at least three weeks previous to the day of hearing. By order of Court, THOMAS HAMILTON, Proth'y april 26.