Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-09-18 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2181.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1799.
(VOLUME XVI.)
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
The Office of "The Gazette of the United States" is removed to the first three-story brick house in Eleventh, above Arch street, where this paper will continue to be published during the prevailing sickness.
Subscribers in Germantown and its vicinity, will receive their papers from Mr. Kitchen.
Those at Frankford, from the Store of John McClellen, Esq.
NOTICE.
THE different corresponding committees of the county of Philadelphia, formed for the purpose of supporting Mr. Ross's election, are requested to meet on THURSDAY next, at three o'clock P. M. at the sign of the Columbus in Frankford. September 17, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE Freeman of the City of Philadelphia, friends to the Election of James Ross, Esq. of Pittsburgh as Governor, are requested to meet at the Union School-House, in Germantown, on Saturday the 21st of September, at 5 o'clock, in order to fix on a general ticket, to be balloted for at the ensuing election, in the City of Philadelphia. By order of the Committee of Correspondence. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH. Sept. 16.
120,000 WT. COFFEE, Chiefly prime quality, in bags and barrels, AND 17 hhds. SUGAR, Just arrived at New Castle, In the Schooner Adventure, Capt. Devereux, from Port Republic, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. September 17, 1799. dist.
FOR SALE.
TO GRAZIERS. In pursuance of the last will and testament of General David Forman, deceased, will be exposed to sale, at public vendue, (on the premises) on Wednesday the 25th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day, THAT very valuable FARM and PLANTATION, lying on the Long Marsh in Queen Anne's county, State of Maryland, containing about five hundred acres, about fifteen miles from Chester town, six from Church hill, and twelve from the head of Chester. This property is an object of very great speculation, particularly to any person in the grazing line, and in fact to any person wishing to sell their money in lands. There is a very large proportion of said farm laid down in timothy, and will cut grass sufficient, I doubt not, to pay a neat profit of 500 dollars a-year. There are also about twenty acres more cleared and fit to lay down in grass; and what renders it more valuable is, that when once the timothy is well set, it will last any person's life time. And what is called the bed of the Marsh, (of which there is a considerable part belonging to this farm) it is from four to six feet deep, of a black rich loam, and will average from two and an half to three tons of timothy an acre; and for two years past all the hay which could be spared from the farm, has sold at the rate of five pounds a ton. The arable land is calculated for wheat, rye, Indian corn, and particularly for what is called kite-foot or bright tobacco; it is well timbered, and contains maple swamps, that when cleared, will make meadows equal to any on the farm. Any person wishing to purchase, can view the premises on application to Mr. Stephen Forman, on said farm. The conditions of sale will be, one half the purchase money on the first day of January next, and the remainder on the first day of May following. WILLIAM G. FORMAN, Surviving Executor. Sept. 17, 1799. 22w25O.
By JAMES KINSEY, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of New-Jersey.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT upon application to me by Joseph P. Minnick, and John W. Bloomfield for themselves, by John W. Bloomfield in right of Ann his wife, William Bullus, John Moore, in the right of his wife Mary, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, who claim an undivided sixth part of all that tract of land situate, lying and being in Springfield, Burlington county, containing eleven hundred and eighty-eight acres and a half of an acre or thereabouts, formerly devised by Mary Ludlam to Francis Bullus, who by his last will and testament devised the same to William Bowler, and John Turner in trust for Samuel Bullus his son in law, which said Samuel Bullus by his deed bearing date on or about the 5th day of March 1796, conveyed the same to his children Francis Bullus, and the same Ann Bloomfield, formerly Ann Bullus, William Bullus, Mary Bullus, now Mary Moore, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, I have nominated and appointed Job Lippencott, Esq. of Springfield aforesaid, Abraham Stockton and Charles Ellis, both of the city of Burlington, commissioners, to divide the said tract into six equal shares or parts, and unless proper objections are stated to me on the 21st day of Nov. next, at my office in the city of Burlington at ten o'clock in the morning of that day, the said Job Lippencott, Abraham Stockton and Charles Ellis, will then be appointed the Commissioners to make partition of the said tract of land, pursuant to an act, entitled, "An act for the more easy partition of lands held by Co-partners, joint tenants, and tenants in common" passed the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord 1789.—Given under my hand the 30th day of August A. D. 1799. JAMES KINSEY. Sep. 2. 26w.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, FOR EUROPE, THE BRIG ENTERPRISE, A staunch good Vessel, well fitted, about three years old, and will carry about 1500 Barrels—can be sent to sea immediately. For terms apply to Wharton and Lewis in Germantown, near the Mark et house. Sept. 5, 1799. $
For LIVERPOOL, The British letter-of-marque ship, THE LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 Tons, coppered to the bends and mounting 16 six-pounders. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she is intended to sail as soon as possible. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. august 15 $
FOR CHARTER, The British Letter of Marque SHIP LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 330 Tons, coppered, sheathed, mounting Twenty guns, and will be ready to receive a cargo in about 14 days, for terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. WHO HAVE FOR SALE ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 40 Tons Patent Sheathing COPPER afforted from 18 to 32 ounces to the square foot. Composition Nails, Spikes and Bolts of various descriptions. 20 4lb. guns of 4 cwt. each, 40 6lb. do. 6 cwt. do. 12 12lb. do. 12 do. 12 do. 10 do. do. with carriages, 12 cwt. each, 240 crates Queens Ware, afforted, 800 Tons Fine Stoved Salt, 45 do. House Coal, and a quantity of Paints august 3 eodtf
THE STORES Of the Subscribers are continued open as usual. THEY HAVE FOR SALE 70 hogheads Molasses, 20 bales Surinam Cotton, 20,000 pounds green Coffee, 10 pipes old Port Wine, 100 boxes Claret, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, 30 boxes Tumblers, (afforted) 200 boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass, 40 Tons Hemp. Also an extensive variety of Silesia and other German Linens, Checks, &c. all which they will sell at reasonable prices and generous credits. ** Application by letter or otherwise, will be immediately attended to. PRATT and KINTZING. Philadelphia, 5th Sept. 1799. mwf.91
VINEGAR. CYDER VINEGAR, one and two years old, fit for pickling, For sale by the Cask or Gallon, at No. 191, North Third Street. ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES, As usual, by— RICHARD B. JACKSON. Sept. 12. $120
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, full dress caps Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26 eotf.
NOTICE. Bank of North America, SEPT. 9. 1799. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed That regular Notices will be put under sealed covers, directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post-Office, every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. dist
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799. $
TO BE LET. Until the 15th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia, In a pleasant situation, about three miles from town. Application left at the Printer's addressed to A. B. will be attended to. august 22 15.
Mr. Spence, Dentist, has removed to his house in St. Andrew's Square, 2 Squares N.W. of Bath Hill. august 28 22w1m.
SAMUEL POTTER, WM. PAGE, AND THOMAS PRICE, HAVE removed to Germantown, between the five and six mile stone, where they have for sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, a great part of which they have just received by the ship Boyne from London, via New York. N. B. Letters (Per Post) addressed to them Philadelphia, will be regularly forwarded. Sept. 3, 1799. daw&utha tf
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, Souchong, Canton and Garden Fans, Naukaens, China Ware, afforted, Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfumes, Choppa and Fulicat Romalis, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26 $
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Bolton Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 11000 bushels St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS. april 11 $
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25 $
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, Consisting of Coarse and Fine Cloths,— principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimere Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No 151 Market-Street. april 29 $
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LARGE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 11. 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LARGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts. 7 mo. 13th d3m.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any with in the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turner's Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 july dff.
TO BE LET, Possession to be given on the 26th August, A convenient Three Story Brick House, SITUATE in Spruce between Second and Third Street; apply at No. 110 South Second Street july 18 dff.
FOR SALE, A COUNTRY SEAT. CONTAINING about Ten acres of Land, situated at the 5 mile stone, on the Ridge Road, being near the Falls of Schuylkill. The Dwelling-House has lately received a thorough repair, and consists of a Dining Room, nearly 30 feet long, a Breakfast Parlour, a Breakfast Room and a Kitchen, with 5 Bed rooms, and Garret's over the whole. Adjoining the house is a good Garden, Ice-House, Spring-House, Eight Stall Stables, and Coach-House, with a large Orchard. Apply to the Printer. august 23 d3m.
THIS is to give notice, that the Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration on the personal estate of JOHN MORTON, late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased.—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. REBECCA MORTON, Adm'trx. aug. 17. 12w3w.
John J. Parry, WATCH-MAKER, INFORMS his friends and the public, he has removed for the season from his shop in Second-Street to the next house to the post-office in Trenton, opposite the Market, where all orders in his line will be executed with particular care and attention. An excellent assortment of Silver Ware and Jewellery, and Gold and Silver Watches, for Sale as above. Trenton, Sept. 4, 1799. 32w2w.
Oellers's Hotel in Germantown. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has opened his Hotel in Germantown, just above the Market House; he has provided the best of liquors of all kinds, he will prepare dinners at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms; refreshments of every kind to be had at all times, as well as soups every day from 12 to 3 o'clock. His ordinary will be as usual at half past three o'clock. A COACHEE, will start from the said Hotel in the morning at 6, for Germantown, and return from thence at 9. In the afternoon at 3, and return at 5 o'clock, where good accommodations will be provided for passengers. N. B. The Hotel in the city of Philadelphia, will remain open as usual. JAMES OELLERS. august 26 d3w
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Deck, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, Bañas, Marmalades, Taffees, Colicoes, Peas, and } Handkerchiefs. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N. B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country. may 16 32w1f
35 casks of 6d. and 8d. NAILS, and 4, 4 1-2 and 5 inch SPIKES, entitled to drawback, for sale by PETER BARKER, & Co. No. 149, High-Street. 8 mo. 2 eodtf.
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlton, from London, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, july 3 eotf
SEABORN, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers in general, that he has removed from his house No. 76, M'Sherberry street, for the present season, a little above Riter's tavern, Germantown, the sign of Gen. M'Pherson, where he intends to carry on business as usual. september 2. d3w.
OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATES, AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS NO. 14 CHESTNUT-STREET, Between 2d & Front-streets, Philadelphia. THE SUBSCRIBER, Being solicited thereto by a number of his friends, takes this method to acquaint the Public, that he has this day opened the above Office, and has for sale the following property, viz.
TWO excellent well built frame houses, two rooms on a floor, completely finished in Christian, between Third and Fourth streets, Southwark; two frame houses at the corner of Fifth and Christian streets; one three story brick, and one two story frame house in Queen street; one good accustomed tavern in German street, between Third and Fourth streets, Southwark, known by the name of Week's Tavern. One Plantation and tract of Land in Salem County, New-Jersey, containing, 70 acres, with a frame dwelling house, and other improvements thereon, together with a good proportion of wood land—the above lies near a public landing. Also 25 acres of wood land in Cumberland county, New Jersey; a number of valuable lots to be let on ground rent, in the district of Southwark. Ground rents and debts collected with promptness and address, by the Public's Most obedient Humble servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING. N. B. A smart LAD wanted, of good connections, who writes a tolerable hand. august 15 tu th. fat. 3w
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. The subscribers being duly authorized to receive all the debts and effects of James Wilkiss, of Philadelphia, all those indebted to him are cautioned against making payment to any other persons. DANIEL SMITH, GIDEON H. WELLS, August 25th, '99, eodtm.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted can larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. july 8 dff.
Wanted to Employ, A PERSON of Judgment and Integrity to occasionally attend Vendues to purchase Wet and Dry Goods for an extensive Country Store. Proposals failed, directed to A. B. with the name of some other person mentioned, to whom reference may be made, if necessary, for information relating to the qualifications of the agent, and left with the printer, will be duly attended to. The applicant will mention the No. of the house where he, or she, resides, that a letter directed by post may be regularly received. august 20 eodtw
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Col. Edward Oldham (deceased) late of Cecil County, Maryland, are hereby warned to exhibit the same immediately, with vouchers thereof, to the Subscribers. EDWARD OLDHAM, Jun. Attorney for Mary Oldham, Ex'rx. Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Maryland, Sept. 1, 1799. 32w1m.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23 $
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Elkton, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil County, in Maryland, letters of Administration, on the personal estate of SAMUEL HEWETT, late of said County deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next. They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm'r. aug. 17. d3w
TO BE LET, From the 1st of October next, The STORES & WHARF, Adjoining the Drawbridge, now occupied by Mr. Joshua Gilpin. The terms may be known by applying at No. 258, Market-Street. july 29 32w1f
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 81 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 GIVAN, no. 198. Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5 wth fatf
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and each house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13 eotf
SALE OF The Springettsbury Grounds. ON Thursday the 26th September, at two o'clock P. M. at the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill, will commence, the sale of the remaining lots of the Springettsbury Estate. Purchasers paying one fourth of the money down, may have credit for the remainder as follows: Six months from the day of sale for one fourth, Nine months from ditto one fourth, Twelve months from ditto one fourth, J. CONNELLY, and Co. Auctioneers. $
HALF A CENT REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 8th inst. an apprentice lad, named Joseph Barnett, paper maker by trade, about 20 years of age five feet eight, or ten inches high, light complexion, down look, wore his hair queue, remarkable for being a noted liar, had on when he went away a hat half worn, brown mixture cloth coat, striped velvet waistcoat, and many other clothes. Any person that will take the said apprentice up and bring him home shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. PETER BECHTEL. Louver Merion Townships, Montgomery County, September 10, 1799. 22w3w.

CONTINUATION OF LATE Foreign Intelligence.
MILAN, July 3.
On the 26th June, 400 Frenchmen appeared at Bobbio, began to plunder, and imposed heavy contributions, which were to be paid in an hour. Suddenly the Russians appeared, attacked the French, took 600 prisoners, cut many of them in pieces, and the rest fled towards Genoa.
Several private letters from this latter place mention, that the English fleet was in sight of that harbour, and had summoned the Genoese government, under the greatest menaces, to drive the French from its territory. The latter actually began to retreat towards Nice and transport their baggage far on Mules; the Russians, however had taken a good deal of it.
Field-marshal Suwarow had also sent a proclamation to Genoa, announcing his approach with his army, to take possession of the city. He promises to protect religion, commerce and navigation, and to free Genoa from the tyrannical yoke of the French; but should that city make any resistance, he threatens to give orders to his Cossacks, to pillage it.
This morning General Fiorella, his whole staff, and many French officers, set off for Germany.
TRENT, July 4.
This instant we hear from Pavia, that Gen. Moreau, was defeated and repulsed as far as Genoa, on the 30th ult. Our troops are at Bochetta in the Genoese. We expect to hear that Genoa is besieged.
Several papers, taken from the enemy, include a report to General Sherer, when he arrived in Italy. It contains a statement of the French forces in that country:
Army of Rome and Naples 29,725 men Ditto of Italy 81,237
Total 110,962
exclusive of Cisalpine, Poles and Piedmontese.
BOTZEN, July 4.
The new corps of Austrian troops now passing through Tyrol, to join the army of Italy, is about 25,000 men strong.
Field-marshal Suwarow is said to have received orders not to penetrate into France till after the fall of Mantua. The Empress of Germany has purchased for him a fine estate, in West Galicia, near the Russian frontiers, for 30,000 ducats, and another for General Kray, worth 75,000 ducats.
AUGSBURG, July 10.
All the letters brought by yesterday's post from Casal Maggiore, Pavia, Milan, Verona, and other parts of Italy, unanimously state, that F. M. Suwarow, after defeating the remains of Moreau's army, had entered Genoa. But no date being given when this event happened, the next post from Italy will decide the truth or falsehood of this intelligence.
STRASBOURG, July 7.
In the affair near Offenburg, only 400 instead of 1400 Austrians were taken, and they had freely evacuated the place. Our light horse, in their ardor, ventured farther than they had orders to do; tho' our loss is but small.
By Massena's orders, the village of Little Huningen, on the right bank of the Rhine, facing the fortress of that name is to be demolished.
July 10.
On the 7th, a fresh engagement was fought on the right bank of the Rhine. The Austrians attacked, with reinforcements, part of the right wing, between Offenburg and Gengenbach. Our troops evacuated Offenburg, and retreated towards Sand; upon which the Austrians partly returned to the defiles of the valley of Kinzingen.
LONDON, July 25.
The Jane, M c Donald, from the Clyde, for Charlestown, was spoken with, on the 5th inst. in lat. 56, 48, long. 9, 5, all well.
The Charlotte, Edwards, of London, is taken and carried into St. Thomas's.
The Clarence, from Lisbon to London, and a ship from ditto to Hamburgh, with salt, have been taken by the Venus privateer of 14 guns and 100 men. She is since captured by the Indefatigable.
Extract of a private letter from St. Helena, dated the 19th of May last. "The number of East India ships which continually touch at this island distress us greatly in respect to provisions. Without we have an ample and speedy supply from Europe, the whole garrison will be on very short allowance. The inhabitants are not indulged with a single article from the company's stores, as heretofore; and although all the waste land which is found capable of cultivation is enclosed and stocked, yet every thing is extremely scarce, and, if procurable, at most extravagant prices. The Georgiana on this station, has made several trips to the Cape of Good Hope; but that settlement can barely supply the wants of the garrison there; so that we do not derive the assistance from thence which we have found in former times so seasonable. The storeships, which are annually consigned to us from England are insufficient for the exigencies of the island. Every ship demands articles from the company's stores and the Planters; and, within the past year, upwards of one hundred and fifty ships, of various descriptions, have touched at St. Helena, and been supplied. Governor Brooke we understand, means to indent for two years, supply from
Europe; in which case, we shall be fully provided for the ships and the inhabitants likewise."
PLYMOUTH, July 15.
This morning arrived the American brig Philanthropist, of and from Alexandria, in Virginia, Capt. Wm. Symonds laden with linen, glass, hardware, and wax candles, bound to Laguera: she was captured on the 30th May last, by a French privateer, and recaptured the 4th inst. by his Majesty's ship Cerberus, of 32 guns, Captain Macnamara. The Frenchmen plundered the American vessel of a great deal of valuable merchandise, before they sent her for France: Cerberus recaptured also, about three weeks ago, the General Prescott, of London, from Smyrna, bound to London, which ship had been previously taken by the French. The Cerberus and General Prescott were left off Cape Finisterre, and are supposed to be gone for Ireland.
FALMOUTH, July 22.
Arrived, the Walsingham, packet, capt. Coule, with the mail from Lisbon, after a passage of eight days. The French and Spanish fleets, consisting of 46 sail of the line, have passed the Gut of Gibraltar. As the packet arrived very late, we have not been able to learn any further particulars.
The Earl St. Vincent's letter of marque, which failed from hence for Gibraltar, has had a very smart engagement with the Spanish gun-boats, by which she was disabled, but got safe in.
Twelve o'clock at night.—I have seen one of the passengers, who says the French and Spanish fleets had got out of the Gut, 40 altogether.
CORK, July 9.
We hear that orders have been issued by his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, that every Nobleman, or Gentleman, commanding militia regiments, shall either pledge his word of honor that he has not at any time since his Excellency came into office, disposed of any Commission in his regiment for any valuable consideration in money, or otherwise, or else to declare, on the same pledge, what sum, or consideration he may have received, from whom, and for what commission.
DUBLIN, July 13.
I am grieved in stating that the outrages of last night were, past all description. I will not attempt an enumeration—even females, who by accident had a stripe of green in a fancy ribband or a petticoat, were grossly insulted: one woman, for this offence, was knocked down in College Green, and trampled to death!!! It such are always to be the expressions of party triumph, four fifths of the people will exclaim—"Give us an Union, if you only relieve us from faction."
At length the Proclamation for a further prorogation of Parliament has appeared in this day's Gazette. Parliament accordingly stands prorogued to the 17th of next month.
July 20.
Last night a very great riot took place at our Theatre. The performance was the last of the season, and for the benefit of Mr. Hupdart. The house was very full and the galleries more noisy than has been remembered a long time, and vociferating nothing but sedition. There were claps for the memory of Ed. Fitzgerald, and the memory of the Sheares. Claps also for Arthur O'Connor, and all the prominent characters, implicated in the late rebellious. Lord Castlereagh and other distinguished members of the government were groaned, and J. C. Beresford appearing in one of the side boxes was groaned also, and the B—y Orange-mes. The play was Romeo and Juliet; and as the funeral procession was crossing the stage, and in the midst of the solemn dirge, Mr. J. C. Beresford called loudly for—"God save the King, which for some time was as loudly resisted—the performance was suspended, and all was uproar and affright: at length loyalty prevailed, and the whole audience stood up uncovered while the tune was playing.—I should have mentioned, that before this victory was effected; Mr. C. Beresford, Majors Sirr and Swan, and several others rushed up to the gallery, and singled out 12 of the most forward rioters, and lo-ged them in the watch house. In the course of the riot, one horrid and wanton act of barbarity was committed; a quart bottle was thrown from the upper gallery into the pit, and fell beside a lady, happily without doing any injury.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House.
THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker.—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 every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 19 22w
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18
The Boy who served this Paper in the Northern District of the City, having absconded, and being obliged to supply his place with another imperfectly acquainted with the route, we have to request Subscribers who may be omitted to give notice thereof at the office.
At a meeting of the Committees from the different Banks, held this day at 12 o'clock, the report from the Board of Health, and the different Physicians of the City appeared so favourable, that the Committees have not thought it necessary to continue their meetings.
For the Gazette of the United States.
MR. PENNO, I have said, in my former communication, "it is somewhat mortifying to see the blunders every where committed in delineating the symbols of our national union and sovereignty,"—it is mortifying, indeed, Mr. editor.
Another day, passing by the bank of the United States, that tissue of brick and stone; of meanness and magnificence; that Proteus of many stories and few;—I say, sir, in passing by this striking edifice, I was suddenly caught by the novelty of golden stars blazing like meridian suns, upon the new iron railing. It was impossible for a man of my curiosity to quit so rare a show, instanter . Musing upon these entertaining objects, an involuntary muttering of yellow stars! yellow stars! escaped from my lips—when, lo! my attention was diverted to the arms of the United States, conspicuously displayed over the iron gate.—The arms of the United States did I say?—no, no, Mr. editor: they are no more the arms of the United States, than the flags, the jacks and pendants I mentioned in my first, were the colours of the union. 'What!' exclaimed I to myself, 'the bank of the United States ignorant of the armorial bearing of its own patron—is it forbid it dulness!'
As I profess a smattering in the art of heraldry;—for the information of all ignoramus who it may concern, whether they be money-lenders, stock-jobbers, tare-and-tret-men, or others,—I shall set down here and blazon in terms truly heraldic, 1st the device that now graces the bank gate; and 2nd, that which architectural sapience meant, presumably, to have exhibited.
I. The field, pale of twelve pieces, alternate gules and or; a chief, azure: supported on the breast of a soaring eagle, sable ; grasping in the dexter talon and olive branch of the last , and in the dexter a bundle of thirteen unfeathered arrows, barbed of the second . II. Field, pale of thirteen pieces, alternate argent and gules ; a chief, azure : supported on the breast of a soaring bald eagle , proper ; grasping in the dexter talon an olive-branch, proper , and in the sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows, barbed and feathered of the first . His head surrounded by a glory, or breaking through clouds, proper ; and within, on a field, azure , 13 stars, argent . Motto, on a scroll dependent from the beak, E PLURIBUS UNUM .
I am afraid, that our readers, if not even you, Mr. editor, may think I am strutting upon stilts; and, indeed, I begin to think so myself. I will descend, then, to plain mother earth once more, and tell my story over again, and in terms, I trust, more sober. Possibly, another public department may come in for a useful hint from this second edition, and restore to the noble bird, whom we see degraded to the level of a porter at a common stage-coach office, the round half-dozen arrows of which he is most ungenerously despoiled.
But, to my story,—I was going to observe, that instead of twelve stripes, red and yellow, I would have substituted thirteen, white and red, and that instead of an unknown, outlandish black eagle, with a black olive-branch in the wrong talon, and unfeathered arrows with golden barbs in the other; I would have displayed our native bald eagle in his proper dress, [a ruffy black body, a white head, tail, and beak,] with a green olive-branch in the right-hand talon, and in the left the arrows feathered , white and tipped with silver . I would have added too, as essentials of the enigma, the surrounding glory of the new constellation, dispelling the obfuscating clouds in its political horizon; as also the scroll which contains a motto so expressive of what these states ought to be.
Since I am so far advanced in my remarks, (and which are, by no means, intended as criticisms upon any thing or any body whatever,) I beg to be indulged with another word or two on bank taste . I allude to the bals relief , over the principal entrance of the building in third street, where the cornucopia
* I sincerely hope the American eagle may never be caught with a lie in his mouth.
† Vide Stage-Office sign at Francis's in 4th Street; perhaps the word "ungenerously" may appear to be too harsh an expression, when it is considered that economy in a republic is considered a prime virtue. Now here is saved exactly one half of the expense, as will appear by the following plain statement of the case, (that is to say) if 6 cents be demanded for painting six arrows, how much will x2 arrows cost? answer, 12 cents.
‡ Unless congress, in their wisdom, will have more.
§ Perhaps it was thought, gold would go farther.
which, in old fashioned times, was made to team with the choicest products of the earth, now, by a master-stroke of fancy, pours out store of jingling dollars. Match me that classic thought, if you can,—and yet, methinks, the sculptor must have been one of two things,—either an arch wag , or else a very Dutchman :—some original genius, doubtless, who could not brook the restraint of ordinary rules. Hence, by a bold flight, he has happily converted, by a stroke of his chisel, the products of old mother terra, into sterling silver—well knowing, that money will command produce when produce will not command money. There is calculation again! With all deference, however, to this sublime genius, I think the matter still open to improvement; for as the value of gold is to that of silver, as 17 or 18 to one; so might the treasure of this money-dealing cornucopia be increased, by turning every dollar into a doubloon: a little gilding would do the needful. And though "all is not gold that glistens," every body does not know that. There would be a pleasing degree of consistency in the addition proposed; inasmuch, as it would keep in countenance the golden barbs and bars and stars that grace the other entrance.
Est quam videri.
AS YOU WERE.
P.S. After all the pains I have taken to set folks rights, I am by no means sure, Mr. editor, that my endeavours will be crowned with success. It were vain to attempt the correction of taste, without mending the judgment: as well might the leopard change his spots. Yet I will not despair. Things full as difficult may be brought to pass:—so says a very ingenious physician, who, warned, (I had nearly said beated ) with the purest benevolence towards his fellow men, has just broached a plan for bleaching the sable hides of the whole African race to the lily-white complexion of our fair country-women. A. Y. W.
From my chamber in yellow fever row.
Sept. 6, 1799.
|| The wonderful force of calculation upon the human mind, cannot, perhaps, be better illustrated, than by sketching here a picture from real life. Mr. P. yeled's count F. an old bachelor, and who is likely to continue such all his days, can never bear the name of an unmarried lady founded in his ear, without instantly asking, will she bear "calculation?"
See Dr. Rush on the black colour of the negroes. Am. Ph. Trans. Vol. 4.
To the Electors of Pennsylvania.
WHEN a candidate for the highest office in the State is presented for the public opinion, his character, so far as relates to fitness for the station, becomes an object of importance, on which every citizen, capable of throwing light, would be deficient in his duty to his fellow citizens, if he neglected the opportunity before the choice was made. The ensuing election for a governor of the State of Pennsylvania, is one of the most important crises that this State has ever experienced: It is to determine whether we are to govern ourselves or be governed by foreigners? There are but two candidates, one of whom has given sufficient evidence of his adherence to the principles of liberty, substantiated in the constitutions of the U. S. and of this State; the other has given as pregnant proof that he adheres to nothing but what accords with his own interests, nor longer than those interests are subserved by his consistency. So much has been already written on the characters of these candidates, that it would be unnecessary to add to the labors of the press, if the writers had brought their facts closer together, and given a concise picture of Mr. M c Kean's character as it results from them.
I propose to show from what has appeared, that Mr. M c Kean has been for above thirty years, a man inconsistent with himself, varying from opinions openly avowed, to the contrary, in repeated instances; and that he never has maintained any opinion, which he has not in some period of his public life and conduct, directly contradicted—that he has been a whig and tory, a constitutionalist and a republican, a federalist and an anti-federalist, as often as his interest and ambition have rendered either of these characters most subservient to them.
Attend to the following facts, known to every body, and the result will be evident:
The stamp act passed by the British parliament, wherein we were not represented, and whereby a large revenue was expected to be collected, was to take effect in 1765. Mr. M c Kean was among the number of those, who after some temporising entered into an opposition to it; he was a member of that congress of delegates from most of the then British colonies which met at New York, to take measures to procure a repeal of the act, and his boasts of weight of influence, and services in that body, are well known to all who have heard him for the last twenty years, spout out his own praise. He was also an opponent to the declaratory act of 1766, wherein after the repeal of the stamp act, the British parliament asserted their right to make laws binding to the American colonies in all cases whatsoever; and to the act passed the next year (1767), to enforce this assertion by imposing duties on tea, paper, glass and painters colors imported into America; and to all the acts passed for raising revenue in these (then) colonies by the authority of the British parliament; these ideas were popular, and he joined with the people in the opposition, whereby he raised himself to consequence, and established a character as a whig, a friend to the people, to liberty, and the rights of man. Thus he continued until his interest led him to another view of things; in 1772 the collector of the customs of the port of New Castle died, and Mr. M c Kean saw an office vacant worth from
tool, to 1500. sterl. a-year, which he conceived only waited his asking for it. It was in the gift of the governor of the Delaware counties in the first instance, of the board of commissioners of the customs at Boston in the second, and lastly, of the King, or rather of the minister of Great Britain. Mr. M c Kean was lawyer enough to know that if he accepted this office, he must take an oath to carry the revenue laws of Great Britain into execution in their fullest extent, according to their form and effect. This however, did not prevent him from studying his own emolument; immediately on the death of the collector, he sent a messenger to Philadelphia, requesting from Mr. James Hamilton, (then governing as president of the council ad interim between the departure of governor John Penn, and the arrival of governor Richard Penn,) a commission, as collector of the customs of the port of New Castle on Delaware: Mr. president Hamilton, exercising authority under the crown, no doubt, thought he could recommend himself to his superiors by purchasing off a flaming patriot with an office, whose salary paid by the King, was but 900. a-year, and therefore immediately granted the commission, and under it Mr. M c Kean took the oath of office: By this he became a complete tory, that is, a person sworn to carry into effect the odious duty of enforcing revenue from the colonies by acts of a parliament, in which they were not represented. This is not all, Mr. M c Kean received a second commission from the commissioners of the customs at Boston, who had the general superintendence of the collection of the British revenue in the colonies, and whom Mr. M c Kean had often, while he was a whig, branded as an unconstitutional board; under this second commission, he again took the oath, and was installed collector of the taxed duties; and in all probability, he would have been obliged to have packed up his all and gone off, with the other revenue officers of the crown, on or before the declaration of independence, if the king's pleasure notified through lord North, had not superceded him by the appointment of another collector of the customs for the port of New Castle, and taken away his salary of 900. a-year and the contingent perquisites of 500. or 600. more. This converted him; and he became again a whig, and was appointed a member of the congress of 1774. During that year and 1775, he carefully observed the political weathercock which was then against the declaration of independence, until the reception of the pamphlet under the title of Common Sense, assured him that the moon had changed under a favorable aspect, and that the wind was settled in that direction, he then also became a little whig. It is needless to relate his conduct in Delaware, Jersey, and Pennsylvania during the period of British invasion; it will form some curious paragraphs in a future history of the revolutionary war, when party spirit and party connections, shall have subsided and dissolved as that historical truth may be told; wherefore, having established the first assertion, that he has been a whig and a tory, alternately as it suited his views of ambition and emolument, I proceed to the establishment of the second.
The first constitution of Pennsylvania was formed by a convention, composed as that of France afterwards was, of a few designing men, imitators of Cromwell, and each desirous of obtaining the protectorship of the State; and the many, the ignorant deluded tools of the faction, who were ready to give all power to their leaders; a letter now exists in print, from one Cannon, a schoolmaster in Philadelphia, a man then governing the mob, as Marat afterwards did the suburbs St. Antoine of Paris, which was circularly addressed to the electors of the several counties, recommending to them to chuse for their delegates to the convention, men of little learning, for that men of general or legal knowledge only confounded one another, and were unfit for the office of framing a constitution; his recommendation was so well attended to in many of the counties, that when the Convention met, and a committee appointed to draft the form of a constitution, reported, it was moved to have several copies of it transcribed , that the members might have an opportunity of reading it over at their lodgings, to which an amendment was offered, to substitute the word printed , instead of transcribed ; because a majority of them could not read written band. This motion was carried, and the report was printed, and hence the origin of printing all things depending before our public bodies. This learned convention established the first constitution of Pennsylvania, and there was not to be found a lawyer whose reputation had been established in Pennsylvania, who would accept the office of Chief Justice under it: Mr. M c Kean, then little known here, accepted it against his own decided judgment often expressed, and became a constitutionalist, a term of distinction assumed by the friends of that form of government, exercised by a single legislative branch, and he served the party who thus took him by the hand, faithfully, as long as it suited the purposes of his ambition and emolument, but no longer. In the course of a few years it was discovered that a government of a single branch was equally tyrannical, if not more so, than a despotic monarchy; that the passions of the many became concentrated and operated with as much consistency and more violence than those of an individual, and were more intolerant than the limited monarchy from which we had emancipated our country; the supporters of these opinions were filed republicans , in contradistinction from the constitutionalists ; they had waged wordy war in the newspapers against each other from 1779 to 1786, and in the course of ten years, the public opinion became decided in favour of republicanism , which in the public mind bore

the idea of a representative government, divided into three branches, elected by and accountable at certain fixed periods to the people, by periodical elections. In 1786 a project originating in Virginia, was hearkened to by many of the other states, who sent representatives to Annapolis, in Maryland, to consider of some plan to render the federal government, then weak, from its composition of all power in one branch, more efficient in its administration of the affairs of thirteen states; this meeting could effect nothing; their defective powers were however enlarged and the states more fully represented, at a meeting the next year (1787) at Philadelphia; when the present constitution of the United States was framed and recommended to the people of the several states for consideration, a convention of each to be called in the manner recommended. Mr. McKean clearly perceiving that the tide of popular opinion was coming with a full swell in favour of this constitution, suffered himself to be carried like a feather along with it, and when, in the year following its adoption, the constitution of the state was proposed to be rendered more conformable to that of the United States, he deserted his old friends the constitutionalists, who had raised him to the Chief Justiceship, who had dubbd him with (to use his own expression from the Bench) the title of Doctor of Laws, the highest dignity attainable in the profession, and became a republican.
The contest about the new constitutions of the United States and of this state, at this time, gave new names to the contending parties without any alteration in their views. The Constitutionalists were men who, despising all order in government, and contending for an exact equality among men, whether rich or poor, learned or unlearned, whether wise or idiots, insisted that their representatives should meet in one chamber, and by a majority of persons decide on all acts of legislation; while the Republicans insisted that the wiser and better part should be selected from the people at large, and be placed in two chambers with powers of negative over the acts of each other, in order to prevent that tumultuous effusion of passion which a single branch was commonly affected with by the impulse of some aspiring demagogue who would always by popular flattery be able to insinuate himself into their good opinion, and become their leader, their Cromwell. This difference of opinion gave new names to the parties, and Federalists was substituted for Republicans, Anti-federalists for Constitutionalists: while the contest was doubtful, the latter submitted to the appellation and even assumed the title, but when by the loud acclamations of the people the constitutions were ratified, they wished to change it, and many arts have been tried to bring about a reform—Newspapers have been set up and fallen down in the attempt, and yet it has not succeeded but in the jargon of the party. The Anti-federalists have assumed the name of Republicans, but none besides themselves understand them as meant by it, and it is left to the Aurora and a few of its followers to designate them by it; while the true character of Republicans is maintained by the Federalists, who first assumed and always deserved the honored name: during this change of the Shibboleth of Party it was not difficult for Mr. McKean to turn with the tide; he thought his interest to be, to swim with the current, and he suffered himself to be enrolled in the list of Federalists: he advocated the cause of the new constitution of this state with energy; nay, he exceeded the excesses of those of his competitors who are now called Monarchists, and advocated principles of inequality among the people which would be too tedious to enumerate—here he was a Federalist in the extreme, but his services soon passed into oblivion—he was left to be merely Chief Justice of a single state—he was not promoted to the bench of the Union—he conceived himself neglected—he waited the next change of the moon, the next turn of tide, in hope that he might meet a favorite weed or straw to attach himself to, and flow into the port of an higher office. The clamours excited by Genet and the French party, and by his Reporter, Dallas, seemed to him a fit opportunity to serve his purpose; he embraced the occasion, and from a firm supporter of Federalism, he became an Anti-federalist; and ever since he presided at the meeting in the State-house Yard, when Mr. McClenahan proposed to kick the British treaty to Hell, he has been the most inveterate enemy to the people and the government of the United States, wholly attached to a foreign nation which has nothing to recommend it but the assumed names which he has discarded of liberty and republicanism.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, This is the man recommended to your suffrages as Governor of the state, and I call upon all who shall vote for him to reflect within their own minds in which of his characters they mean to patronize him; whether as a Whig before 1772, a Tory and Gustom-house officer in 1772 and 1773, a timid member of Congress till 1776, a Constitutional from thence till 1787, a Federalist of the highest tone from thence till 1793, or an Anti-federalist, a Jacobin, a Foreigner, a Frenchman from thence to the present time.
"Cheap defence" of Commerce A letter from capt. Clay, of the ship Delaware, states, that on his passage from this port to London, in the channel, he was chased by a French privateer of 16 guns. Capt. Clay, finding it impossible to avoid being overtaken, opened his false ports, cleared for action, and hove too. The Frenchmen, however, did not think proper to approach sooner as to discover the deception, but tacked and run. Capt. C. in his turn, gave chase, but the Frenchman was soon out of sight.
The following statement of the force which is to be made employed on the Secret Expedition now under preparation in England, is taken from a late London paper: The first embarkation will be under the command of general Sir Ralph Abercrombie, and is to consist of four battalions of the guard. 3800 Men. Of the 2d, 23d, 25th, 27th, 49th, 55th, 69th, 92d regiments, computed at 600 men each 4800 With a proportion of cavalry and artillery.
The second embarkation will consist of the 4th, 5th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 30th, 31st, 35th, 40th, 46th, 52d, 56th, 62th, 63d, 82d, being 16 regiments, at 600 men each, 9600 With cavalry and artillery. A division of Russians, consisting of 16,000 With cavalry and artillery. Forming altogether an effective force of forty thousand men.
It is now said that there are to be two expeditions, for the second of which the very large ships are taken up. It is rumoured that field marshal the Duke of York will command in person. In this expedition we are to be joined by 15,000 Russians and 9000 Swedes, to convey whom to England transports have been taken up in the Baltic. The court of Stockholm has entered with great alacrity into the league, and has offered ships as well as men, if necessary, to the general attack.
OF FRANCE. Our details of news from the interior of France, taken from the last London papers, cannot but be interesting to our readers. We all remember the mixed emotions excited in our minds, by the first movements of the French revolution—Liberty, like a coy damsel, attracting, yet reserved, was courted by a nation, which we know was romantic, and that's generous. The scene was interesting—it claimed much of the approbation, much from the hopes of most Americans; but more from the fears of the discerning few Liberty was caressed while she had new favors to grant, and respected, till she had nothing more to bestow. Satiated with her charms, France has sought illicit pleasures in the arms of the wanton equality—After a rapid routine of crimes and folly, an eight years race of dissipation, impelled by extravagant fancy, and unbridled passion, no wonder that death should close the career of this emaciated and distracted nation, that now look back with horror—and for forward with despair. The climax of extravagance, the lift of paramours, very naturally stand—Liberty! Equality! Death! We soon may expect to hear French philosophers, and United Irishmen, join in the Hibernian soliloquy, and exclaim, vive la Mort!
UNION OF IRELAND AND ENGLAND. The tide seems to have turned in Ireland respecting the question of The Union, a question upon which indeed so much shallow misrepresentation prevailed, that it is no wonder that it is likely to be entirely dispersed by reflection and an impartial consideration of the subject. Among all the objections, that which stated that the Union would be a degradation to Ireland was the most absurd; for to join the legislatures so completely as to place the dependency in every respect upon a level with the parent state, is surely not to depress, but to exalt: and it is surprising that prejudice should so far have blinded the judgment of some people, as to render it at all necessary to urge so obvious a position.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette The proclamation of the agent Roume, a translation of which we have obtained, is too lengthy and uninteresting to give entire. —We shall therefore briefly observe, that it authorizes the capture of all vessels belonging to "the rebel Rigaud," and his accomplices, by American as well as other armed vessels—and all vessels found going into any of the ports within Rigaud's district, are, for the first month after the date of the proclamation, to be turned away and ordered to some port of the republic; and all found after that time, going to said declared rebel ports, are to be confiscated for the benefit of the captors.
NEW-YORK, Sept 17. Six deaths were reported at the Health Office at 12 o'clock, for the 24 hours ending yesterday at 12 o'clock.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Savannah, to his friend in this city, dated Sept. 4. Our city continues remarkably healthy, but or 2 or 3 deaths have happened during the season, and I imagine we shall be blessed with a healthy fall. News is just received here of the capture of Amelia Island, a Spanish port, by the English.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Charleston, to his friend in this city, dated Aug. 27. I have never known it to be so sickly in Charleston as it has been this month; but it is principally confined to transient persons—Europeans and those from the North. They are seized with a bilious Fever which generally carries them off in a few days.
The United States frigate Constellation, capt. Barron, was off the Highlands on Saturday afternoon last, and took a pilot on board from the Pilot Tryall. She may be hourly expected in this port.
BOSTON, September 12. LATEST NEWS OF THE FLEETS. From an obliging friend at Salem, Wednesday Sept. 11. "Capt. Stewart last just arrived here from Cadiz, in 43 days. He informs, that the French and Spanish fleets of 42 sail of the line, left Cadiz the 21st July; destination unknown; they did not appear to have many troops on board; and took none in at Cadiz. Capt. Stewart left Cadiz on the 30th July, and the same day saw the British fleet of 32 sail of the line, steering N. N. W."
"Conjectures at Cadiz were various respecting the destination of the combined fleets. Some supposed their intention to be to draw the English into the Western ocean; and then return to the Mediterranean to accomplish their business there; others that they were bound to Brest to take in troops for an expedition to Ireland."
"Capt. Henry Clark, late of the ship Barbara, of Boston, came passenger with capt. Stewart. He was captured by the combined fleets coming out of the Straights, and carried with them into Cadiz, where the ship and cargo were condemned."
NORFOLK, September 12. Extract of a letter from Martinique, dated St. Pierre's, Martinique, August 24, received by the schooner Maclpherson. "The English fleet was at the mouth of the river of Surinam, on the 14th instant, and no doubt, 'ere this, they have entire possession of that place."
PROVIDENCE, September 12. On Wednesday the 4th inst. was celebrated the Anniversary Commencement of Rhode Island College. At 10 o'clock, A. M. the Processional Train was formed, and moved to the Baptist Meeting House. After Prayer by the President, the following Exercises were performed: FORENOON. Music. 1. The salutatory address, together with an Oration on the dangerous consequences of foreign influence—By Zechariah Eddy. 2 An intermediate Oration on superstition—By Lemuel Le Baron. 3. An Oration in Greek on the necessity of virtue—By Alvan Toby. Music. 4. An Oration on the Manners and Principles of the times—By P. L. Armand Aubeynean. 5. An intermediate Oration, on the Necessity of uniting habits of industry with religion—By Judah A. McClellan. 6. A dissertation, showing that man is actuated more by passion than by reason—By John Pitman. Music—7. An oration, on enthusiasm of opinion—By Daniel Turner. 8 An oration, on the advantages of a Navy to the United States—By Allan Bourne. 9 A dissertation on the utility of a general Diffusion of political knowledge—By Nathan F. Dixon.
AFTERNOON. Music. 1. An intermediate oration, on the necessity of science to support the United States—By James Thompson. 2. A poetical effusion—By Whipple Aldrich. 3. A dissertation in Latin, on the necessity of virtue to the support of civil government. —By Franklin Greene. Music.—4. An intermediate Oration, on the Establishment of a National University—By Wood Furman. 5 An intermediate oration, on the importance of philosophical improvement—By Abraham B. Story. 6 A dissertation on the impossibility of exterminating Christianity—By Joshua Bradley. Music.—7. An Oration on War—By Tristram Burgess. Candidate for the Degree of Master of Arts. 8. The Valedictory Address, and an Oration on the Proneness of Men to fall into Extremes—By Jeremiah Chaplin.
The Degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the following young Gentlemen, Alumni of the College: Tristram Burgess, Oliver Cobb, Joseph Holmes, David King, Philip Hayward, Zenas L. Leonard, Jonathan Russell, Horace Senter, Benjamin Shurleff, Nathan Whiting and John Hathaway.
Mr. Ebenezer Adams, of Dartmouth College, and Mr. Nathan H. Fletcher, of Harvard College, were admitted ad eundem in this.
The Degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on the following Gentlemen: Hon. James Sullivan, of Boston; hon. Timothy Pickering, Secretary of state; hon. Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury; A prayer, by the Rev. Dr. Sullivan, concluded the Exercises.
BALTIMORE, September 16. The Marines on board the Maryland, captain Rogers, were all enlisted by lieut. Edwards, and, we understand, are a fine set of brave, hardy, enterprising fellows. This active officer, during his short stay here, has recruited upward of 100 such men "of iron nerves," and has now a rendezvous open at the old place, for the enlistment of marines for the Chesapeake.
SAVANNAH, August 30. The following intelligence is received from a subscriber, at St. Mary's, dated 23d August, 1799. "On the morning of the 21st inst. three vessels came over the bar of St. Mary's and anchored at nearly an equal distance between Cumberland and Amelia Islands—they prove to be two privateers from Providence and a prize sloop, one of the privateers is a Schooner mounting ten guns and between 60 and 70 men, chiefly blacks, commanded by an Italian named Miller. The other is a kind of a Galley, with one large lateen sail, mounting one 12 pounder and about 40 men, commander McGee: They have the well known Providence privateerman Toth Johnson, on board, as their spy and pilot."
These vessels on coming in, hoisted on board the Galley, a French national flag; with the American flag over it, as if a prize to the Schooner, who had American colors at her main-top-mast-head—These intended deceptions had the desired effect, for the Spanish commandant on Amelia, Captain Martenies, and the Captain of the Spanish Galley, then laying in view, imprudently went in their boat along side of the privateers, (supposing them friends) and were detained prisoners. A few hours after this, the crews of the privateers went in boats and took possession of the Spanish Galley, mounting a 24 pounder and several swivels, without a gun being fired, as there was but eight men on board the Galley, and these ignorant of what had taken place. The Spanish post on the Island fell of course, not having more than ten men, and not a single piece of artillery at the place.
The next day, the commanders of the privateers suffered the whole of the Spanish prisoners to depart for St. Augustine. The British flag is now flying on Amelia, and I am told that these worthy defendants and followers of Kid and Blackbeard intended to establish a rendezvous there.
The whole of this transaction is considered by most people here, as a very wanton piece of business, and highly injurious to this country, as it will be the means of breaking up the present settlements on Amelia, and as far as St. John's, and removing settlers the most favourable to America.
Pray Messrs. Printers, will you be so good as to inform the citizens of the southern counties what is become of our revenue Cutter and two Galleys; we think they must have gone on some foreign expedition, as we have not seen or heard of them for several weeks."
TRENTON, September 16. A gentleman of respectability now in this city, has politely favoured me with the "St. Christopher's Royal Gazette," of late dates, from which I extract the following pleasing interesting articles:
Basseterre, August 9. On Tuesday morning the United States frigate Ganges, Thomas Tingey, Esq. commander, brought into this road, the French letter of marque, Schooner La Rabatense, with a valuable cargo of sugar and cotton; and on Wednesday the United States ship Merrimack, Moses Brown, Esq. commander, brought in the French letter of marque, Schooner Buonaparte, (late the English privateer Sunday Beggars) She was from St. Bartholomews, bound to Guadaloupe, with a very valuable cargo of dry goods and provisions.
It is with pleasure we experience the vigilance of the United States ships of war; and we sincerely hope, from every appearance, that no nations will be more friendly united than Great Britain and America.
Gazette Marine List. Port of Philadelphia. Ship Superior, Conyngham, from hence, has arrived at Cadiz.
Ship Hope, Hassie, (a cartel) for this port, left Cadiz in company with the Suley arrived at Salem.
Brig Sally, Bell, from hence, has arrived at Cadiz in 43 days.
Ship Fame, Ginton, from hence, has arrived at St. Sebastians.
The following vessels have arrived at Cape Francois.
Ship Ocean, Reynolds, from New-York Brig Eliza, Yard, Philadelphia Clarissa, Thomas ditto Francis, Cox, ditto Polly, Jones, ditto Schr. Ann, Oulins, ditto
Baltimore, September 16. Arrived, brig Speculator, captain Heymen, 16 weeks from Barcelona. Schooner Zephyr, captain Garde, 17 days from Port Republic. Schooner Charming Betsey, captain Butler, 17 days from Port Republic. Left there the following American vessels to sail in 8 or 10 days: Brig Paragon, Melton, Philadelphia Venom, do. Little Maria, Praye, Wilmington Dorsey, Starbuck, Baltimore Schr. Caroline, Benson, do. Eagle, Pease, do. Trimmer, Rondols, do. Burgess, do. Nancy, Cocklee, do. Ranger, Bacon, Boston Ann, Annapolis beside many others names not recollected.
19th, brig David and Gorge, A vest Abel, master, from New York, bound to Kingston, Jamaica, 20 days out. 30th, brig Margaret, from Grenada, bound to Boston, Samuel McClanahan, master.
September 1, Ship Philadelphia, from Martinique for New Haven, Porter, master. 6th, ship Jane, of Glasgow, bound to Charleston, 10 weeks out, Henry McNeal, master-armed. 10th, brig Diana, from Havana, bound to Norfolk, Thomas Barnham. Schooner Speedwell, from New-York, for Charleston, Johnson, master. 12. Ship Sally, Snell, master, from Norfolk, bound to Charleston. 12. Schr. Neptune, George Coleman, master, from Alexandria, bound to Hamburg.
Captain Mullowny, left Philadelphia, on the 7th ult. for the West-Indies, and completed his cruise, by returning to this port on Saturday last, with 50 French prisoners. The whole crew we are happy to say are in good health and spirits.
New-York, September 17. ARRIVED
   Names of the Burial Grounds.  Days  Number     Brig Sally, Clap, Martinique 17 0  Schr. Hiram, Rogers, Charleston 11 0  Venus, Bartlett, Port-au-Prince 15 0  Regulator, Williams N. Carolina 5 0  Betsey, Hughes, Virginia 2 0  Lucinda, Floyd, Martinique — 0  Circuit Church, — 0  St. Peters, — 0  St. Pauls, — 0  1st Presbyterian, — 0  2d do. — 1  3d do. — 0  Scots Presbyterian, — 0  Associate Church, — 0  St. Mary's, — 2  Trinity, — 0  Friends — 0  Free Quakers, — 0  Swedes, — 1  German Lutheran, — 0  German Presbyterian, — 0  Moravian, — 0  Baptist, — 1  Methodist, — 0  Universalist, — 0  Jews, — 0  African Episcopal, — 0  do. Methodist, — 0  Kennington, — 0  Total 5 3  
The above list comprehends all the burials from the City and Liberties of every disease By order of the Board of Health.
CITY HOSPITAL. ADMITTED. Mary Johnson from 2d near Shippen Street. Owen Sullivan, Baileys court below South fl. Catharine Clements Pewter Platter alley near Front Street. Anthony Barton near Grays ferry Hannah Dillon Gaskill between 2 and 3d fl. Charles Baker, German between 3d and 4th Street. William Baker do. Remaining in the Hospital 66, of whom 34 are convalescents. Entered in the Public ground the last 24 hours.
City and suburbs, 5 City Hospital 1 6
PETER HELM, Steward. 140 barrels Green COFFEE, FOR SALE, By SIMON & HYMAN GRATZ, No. 232, Market Street, WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND, of latest
150 qt. chests Hyson Skin TEA, } of latest 30 qt. chests Hyson ditto, } import- 10 chests Bohea ditto, } tion. Sept. 18. dim.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber living at George Town, cross roads in that county and state of Maryland, hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of William Dinsmore, late of Kent County, merchant, deceased.
All persons having any claims against the said deceased, are requested to exhibit them properly authenticated, either to the subscriber or to William Barroll, Esq. her attorney, living in Chester Town Maryland. All persons indebted to the deceased, either on Bond, Bill, note or account, are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay, otherwise suits will be commenced against them.
ISABELLA DINSMOORE, Administratrix of William Dinsmore deceased George Town Cross Roads Kent County. August 31, 1799.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the Stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Rickley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each.
G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 23, 1799.

JUST RECEIVED,
Per the MARIA, from HAMBURG, and NOW LANDING, At Wilcock's wharf, from on board the IRIS, from BREMEN,
And for sale by the subscriber, 353 PACKAGES LINEN,
Confisting of  Bielefeld Linen  Eberfeld Chucks  Warendorp do  Checks and Stripes  Rouanes  Harlem Chucks  White Platillas  Listades  Brown do  Ticklenburghs  Craes à la Morlaix  Osnaburgs  Dowlas  Hallbaks  Bretagnes  Weter Linnen  Bucadillas  Bag Linnen  Quadruples Silefias  Myer Linnen  Bed-ticks  Etoupillas  Pocket Handkerchiefs. 
Also for Sale,
 400 boxes Claret  40 hds. do  70 Tons St. Petersburg Hemp  3 Casks Bristles  200 pieces Saileduck  2 Bales German Cloth  800 Demijohns  80 Liqueur Casks  ERICK & LEWIS BOLL MANN. No 114 South 3d Street aug 14
FOR SALE
By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 62 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 52 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carronades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 cwt. each; Browning Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. Also—a quantity of bell English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Tantamount in casks of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2awtf
FOR SALE,
The brig MARY, Capt. JOHN TARRIS, Now lying at Marcus Hook—a live oak and cedar vessel—will carry 2000 barrels, and has been newly sheathed. She is armed with 10 four pounders, muskets, pistols, cutlasses, boarding pikes, &c. For terms, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. Sep. 3. cotf
JUST ARRIVED,
In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes } strong bodied RED WINE 32 hogheads } 32 quarter casks } 15 butts } SHERRY 60 quarter casks } 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine 290 kegs Raisins 450 boxes do. 94 jars do.
FOR SALE BY
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Who also offer for sale, THE SAID SHIP BELVEDERE. SHE is New-York built, coppered to the bends, mounts 14 six-pounders, with small arms in proportion, and falls fast. august 13 m.w. & i. tf
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans,
Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 25
A two story Brick House,
SITUATE on Duke, between Front and Second Streets, in the Northern Liberties, having a large garden and yard, extending to Green Street—on which there is a stable and small frame building suitable for a shop or counting house. The house is built in the best manner and in excellent order; two rooms on a floor, wash house, &c. Enquire at No. 37 Arch Street. P.S. This house was lately occupied by Joseph Engle. august 20. 2awtfm
WHEREAS
Matthew McConnell, Esq. By deed dated the 16th of May, 1799, granted and assigned to the subscribers, 55,018 acres of land on the waters of Sugar creek, in the county of Luzerne and state of Pennsylvania, upon trust, to sell and dispose of the same, and apply the proceeds (after satisfying all such just and legal claims as may be due on said lands) to the payment of such notes as the said Matthew McConnell has drawn in favor of a certain Joseph Thomas, or that the said Joseph Thomas has drawn in favor of, and are endorsed by the said M. McConnell, and which are mentioned in the schedule annexed to the deed of trust, aforesaid:—
Provided, That the holders of said notes shall, on or before the 16th day of November next, execute to him a full discharge and acquittance, or render up the said notes, and the balance, if any, to the holders of any of the said notes who shall not have made such discharge or rendered up said notes, as aforesaid, pro rata, according to their respective claims and demands.
This public notice is given of the said assignment, that those who are interested may avail themselves of the terms therein contained.
William Buckley, Thomas M. Witting, William Davidson, Affigneess. Philadelphia, 14th Sept. 1799. 1awt16N.
To the Freemen, Electors for the city and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, ACKNOWLEDGING with thanks, all former favors, I request a continuance of your friendship, by your Votes and Interest, at the ensuing Election for the Coroner's office, which will add an additional obligation and shall be held in grateful remembrance by your friend and humble servant, JOHN LEACOCK, Coroner. 2aw5t.
This day is published, By W. YOUNG, BOOKSELLER, Institutes of Natural Law. THE THIRD EDITION. Being the substance of a course of lectures, read in St. John's college, Cambridge. By T. RUTHERFORTH, D.D. F.R.S.
THE 1st vol. explains the rights of mankind, considered as individuals: I. Law in general. II. Rights and obligations. III. Of property. IV. Limitations of property. V. Of our common right to things. VI. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of man. VII. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of the law. VIII. Of prescription. IX. Of the obligations arising from property. X. Of the right which a man has in his own person. XI. Of parental authority. XII. Of promises. XIII. Of contracts. XIV. Of oaths. XV. Of marriage. XVI. Of the right of defence. XVII. Of reparation of damages done. XVIII. Of punishment. XIX. Of war. XX. Of slavery.
The 2d vol. explains the rights and obligations of mankind, considered as members of civil societies. I. Of societies in general. II. Of civil society its nature and origin. III. Of civil power. IV. Of different forms of civil government. V. Of the changes produced. VI. Of civil laws. VII. Of interpretation. VIII. Of civil subjection, and civil liberty. IX. Of the law of nations. X. Of the changes that are made in States and in their civil constitutions.
The merits of this work, so justly extolled by experienced judges, and appreciated by the lovers of science, renders it unnecessary for the editor to publish the numerous and honorable testimony, that might be produced in its favour. It is with much pleasure he informs his customers and the public, that the American edition (not inferior to the British in paper and print) is now offered for sale, in two 8vo. vols. at 4 dollars and 50 cents in boards, and five dollars when neatly bound. The imported copies of the same size, are sold at 7 and 8 dollars. W. YOUNG, has for sale, as usual, Stamps, Stationary, custom house Blanks of every denomination, Writing and Printing Papers, Blank & Printed Books, wholesale and retail. N.B.—Orders transmitted through the Post-office or otherwise, are immediately executed. Philadelphia, 12th Sept. 3taw2w.
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board, at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unverified Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Com'tr SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg'tr. PETER BAYTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. (16) dtw (m.w.f.t.f)
United States, District of Pennsylvania. ss. To the Marshal of the Pennsylvania District of the United States.
WHEREAS in my opinion a contagious sickness in the city of Philadelphia renders it hazardous to hold the next stated Session of the Circuit Court of the United States, and in for the Pennsylvania District of the middle Circuit of the said city, the place appointed by law at which to hold the stated Session of the said Court:—That are by virtue of the powers and authorities vested in me, RICHARD PETERS, Judge of the Pennsylvania District of the United States, in the name and by authority of the United States, to order and direct you to adjourn the session of the said circuit court, directed to be held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to Norris Town, in the county of Montgomery in the same district, being a convenient place within the same for holding the said court; and you are to make publication hereof in one or more public papers printed at the said city, that the said court is adjourned as it is hereby directed to be; and you are accordingly to adjourn the said court to the said place hereby appointed from the time you shall receive this order to the said eleventh day of October next, the time by law prescribed for commencing the said session. (L.S.) Given under my hand and seal at Belmont in the said district this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord 1799, and in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States. RICHARD PETERS.
WHEREFORE I, the said Marshal, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above order and directions from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the Pennsylvania District of the United States, and in the name and by the authority of the United States, do adjourn the session of the Circuit Court of the said United States, which was to have been held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to the courthouse in NORRIS TOWN in the county of Montgomery in the same district, there to meet on the said eleventh day of October next at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day of which all persons bound by Recognizance or have otherwise to do thereat are desired and required to take notice and give their attendance accordingly. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's office at Philadelphia, September 7, 1799. dt11thO.
A QUANTITY OF FRESH
CASTOR OIL, Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH SHOEMAKER. Lower end of Germantown. September 13 3t
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. 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 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, Courtland-street. In Philadelphia. At John Dunwoody's, Market-street, Spread Eagle, 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 14 lb. 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. } 9
MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary of War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who be left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For translating the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2 mwf.f.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept, by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following to wit:
   Dolls.     For and upon every coach 15   upon every chariot 12   upon every post chariot 12   upon every post chaise 12   upon every phaeton with or without top 9   upon every coachee 9   upon other carriages, having pannel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains 9   upon four wheel carriages, having framed poles and tops, with steel springs 6   upon four wheel top carriages with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3   upon carriages with tops 3   upon chairs with tops 3   upon sulkeys with tops 3   upon other two wheel top carriages 3   upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs 2   upon all other two wheel carriages 2   upon every four wheel carriage, having framed poles and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars 2  
The Collector of the Revenue of the 1st division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 20th day of September next for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at No. 49, North 3d Street, in the city of Philadelphia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice. Notice is also given, To all real dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirits liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wines in a less quantity, or in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of inspection at Philadelphia, August 28, 1799.
N.B. THE STAMP OFFICE AND OFFICE OF INSPECTION IS REMOVED TO GERMANTOWN, the first house above the sign of the King of Prussia. Every denomination of Stamped paper to be had at said office. August 15 1awt30S.
SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints those gentlemen, who please to favour him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed from No. 40, South Third street and taken up a temporary residence near the sign of Gen. M c Pherson's Tavern at Germantown, where he will continue his business until the return of the healthy season, all orders attended to with the usual punctuality. August 29. cod 3w.
A C. HANSON.
AT a meeting of the visitors and governors of St. John's college in the State of Maryland, on the 13th day of July 1799. Resolved, That on the 24th day of October next, this board will proceed to elect a Professor of English and Grammar, who shall receive, for his services, at the rate of £200 per annum, to be paid quarterly; and that public notice thereof be given, &c. &c. N.B. The office aforesaid hath just become vacant, by the resignation of a gentleman, whose affairs require, the immediate undertaking of a voyage by sea. It is the duty of the said Professor (to whom is allowed an assistant) to teach the English language grammatically, and to prepare students for a superior school, by teaching them the Latin grammar, rhetoric, and poetry. Writing is to be taught to all his scholars at stated hours; and to those students who are not destined for the superior school, are to be taught, at the discretion of their parents, or guardians, Arithmetic, and other branches of science usually taught in English schools.—A complete knowledge of Latin, Arithmetic, &c. is considered indispensable in the professor; and it is expected, that candidates who are not known to the Board, will submit to an examination, as well as produce satisfactory testimonials of their good morals, and fair characters. The Printers within the United States are requested to insert in their papers the foregoing resolution and remarks, and to repeat the publication, as often as convenience will admit, until the 24th day of September next. july 22 1awt320
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first instalments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be adorned and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 13th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.
Pursuant to the act of Congr. is passed on the 31st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due South, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarora branch of the M c King river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line, run due west from the place of beginning," has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
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.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howack, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N.B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 3awtf
The Swift-Sure,
A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Bullfield, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswick, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Through-Fare from Philadelphia to New York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road but this is among the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little, if at all, in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Bullfield, where it stops to Breakfast; from Bullfield it goes through Newtown to Pennypack to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Millstone, Bound-brook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardin, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars.
Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on luggage, baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation if it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention.—They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or inuendo is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoke of with the highest satisfaction.
 JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia  THOS. PAUL, Bullfield  JOSEPH THORNTON, } Newtown  NICHOLAS WYTKOOP, }  JACOB KESLER, }  JOHN MORRHAD, Pennypack  T. KILLMAN, near Millstone  ELIAS COMBES, Bound Brook  R. SANSBURY, Scotch Plains  ISAAC RAWLE, } Springfield  ROBERT PEARSON, }  June 22. coastf.
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