Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-01-01 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily
By JOHN WARD FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1962.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1, 1799.
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.
JAMAICA RUM.
THE CARGO, Of the ship CHARLES, Captain Salter, From the North side of JAMAICA, Near 200 hhds. of fine high proof JAMAICA RUM, Now Landing at South Street Wharf. PETER BLIGHT.
THE SHIP CHARLES, Captain Salter, Coppered, mount twelve 6 pounders and thirty-five men—returns immediately to JAMAICA, For Passage apply as above. dec 17
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARI A, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf. dec 17
For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade. The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, sails well, and in complete order for the river business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood, WILL take in freight on very moderate terms, and sail about the 25th instant. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's wharf, or Willings & Francis, Penn Street. november 16
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 129, 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 of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer, No. 7, South Third Street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line, And has constantly for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad
Cloths, Caffemires, Velvets, Patterns of all kinds, And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tuforeora Valley, Milford county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good found seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, 3aw.tfc. december 21
FOR BREMEN, THE BRIG SPECULATION, AREND WIEETING, MASTER, NOW laying at Henry Pratt's wharf, the first below Race Street—the is a Bremen bottom; two hundred and twenty tons burthen; will sail with all possible dispatch—For freight or passage apply to PRATT & KINTZING, no. 95, north Water Street.
Who have for sale, a variety of GERMAN GOODS, —viz.— Ticklenburghs, Checks, Oznabrigs, Stripes, Heffians, Slippers, Brown toils, Cambricks, Coffee bags, Platters, Twine, Brittanias, Glass tumblers, Estopailles, Port wine, Creas la Morlaix, Window glass, Bielefeld linen, Brimstone, &c. Dorolas th.fam.3w. december 13
Nicklin & Griffith, HAVE FOR SALE, Sail Cloth by the bale or piece, (No. 1 & 8) One bale of seaming-twine, Copper in sheets, from 24 lb to 48 by 60 inches, Two tubs raised copper still bottoms, Queens' ware, assorted in crates, London porter in bottles, contained in cases, Empty port-wine bottles, Yellow ochre in casks, Cochineal in fers, Indigo in do. & casks, 35 cases and trunks of muslins, ginghams, dimities, mouselines and pulicat handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, 12 trunks printed calicoes, 4 bales cambricks, assorted, 1 do. coarse woollens, Old Madeira wine, Sheathing paper, English nails in casks, assorted, The Brig AMAZON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19. m.w.&fa.tfc
DRIED PEACHES, In barrels, Demijohns, Claret, Porter, and Port Wine } BOTTLES. And Corks in Bales—For sale by BENJ. W. MORRIS. Dec. 20. co6t
BOOK-KEEPING: Wants a Place, IN AN ELIGIBLE ACCOMPTING-HOUSE or OFFICE, A PERSON that Writes well, is a Ready Reckoner, a practical Book Keeper, and can be well recommended, a line, (or personal application) directed to M. No. 71, North Seventh-street, will be duly attended to. N. B. Books closed, and new Accounts opened, Partnership Accounts adjusted, or any business in the Book-Keeping line, done at the above place, or abroad of Evenings. dec 17
This Day Published, And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-street, (Price 1-8th of a Dollar,) AN NOTATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798. At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By JOSIAH QUINCY. "The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to disunite and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Post-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. august 11
NOTICE. PURSUANT to the last will and testament of LINDSAY COATS, Esq. deceased, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday, the third day of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the house of Thomas Lowry, (sign of the Red Hand) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery county, A valuable Grist Mill, AND ABOUT Twenty-five acres of Land, Situate in the said township, several acres of which are meadow, and the greater part of the remainder wood land. The conditions of sale will be made known by RACHEL COATS, Executrix. Dec. 20. th.f.w.3t
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS, WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. nov. 24
REMOVAL. GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 25. South Third Street, to No. 92. South side of Market-street, near the corner of Third Street, and is now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the ships William Penn, Amia, and Jane, from London, and per Chesapeake and Thomas from Liverpool, and will be sold low for cash, or approved notes at a short date. viz., London 7-4 Superfine Cloths and
Cashmere, fashionable colours, Yorkshire 7-4 do. and do. Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels, Kersey beaver, for Spencers, Jeans and Laby cords, Velvets and velveteens, Velveteens and thicksets, 7, 8, 4, 4 and 11 8 cotton and linen checks, 7 8 and 4 4 bed ticks, 6-4 and 7-4 bed bunts, London chintz and chintz furnitures, Furniture cottons, Do. dimities, Purple and chintz shawls, Silk do. do. Camels hair do. Silk, cotton, and worsted hose, India and British muslins of every description, Black and white crape, Tiffany and paper fans, Hats assorted in small cases, Umbrellas, Peeling and fatims, Laces and edgings, Ribbands, Silk Moles, Superfine French cambrick, Cambrick mouselins, Do. threads, Pulicat and Madras Handkerchiefs, And an elegant assortment of Brussels and Wilton Carpeting. november 17
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, NO. 96, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6. tuthea
THIRTY DOLLARS, WILL be paid for apprehending and lodging in any goal in the United States, the following deserters from the Delaware Sloop of War, viz., Thomas Jones, seaman, formerly residing in Meade Alley, Southwark, light hair, fresh complexion and blue eyes, about five-feet nine inches high. Thomas Brown, ordinary seaman, about five feet three inches high, light hair, grey eyes and swarthy, about 22 years of age, also, Richard Culven, ordinary seaman, about five feet six inches high, aged twenty-three years, light hair, blue eyes and swarthy.—Culven and Brown are both natives of Philadelphia, and are supposed to be concealed by some of their acquaintance in this city. STEPHEN DECATUR, Commander of the Delaware Sloop of War. dec 17
The Subscribers have for sale, Malaga Wine, in quarter casks, Red Port ditto, in Pipes, Hhds and quarter casks, Old Madeira ditto, fit for immediate use, French Brandy, Spanish ditto, (not colored), Medoc Claret, in Casks, Fir, for Linguis, 1 new Cable, 9 inches, 1 ditto 12 inches, 1 new Hawser, 7 inches. Philips, Cramond & Co. dec 17
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to. MARIA HODGE, administratrix. SAMUEL HODGDEN, administrator. nov 20
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of funded Debt, standing in the name of Robert Whitworth, of Chelsea, London, the said Certificates having been forwarded by the ship Ellice, Hatvey, from London for New-York, captured by the French, and supposed to be lost. No. 11437, 6 Per Cent Stock, dated New-York, 18th April, 1796, for Dollars 1481.47. No. 8171, 3 Per Cent. dated New-York, 18th April 1796, for dollars 400. SAMUEL MILBANK. november 18
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL ATTS, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres, the Testator's late residence, situated in North Tuforeora Hundred, Cecil county, Maryland, about three miles from the tide-water of Susquehanna, and at a convenient distance from several places of worship of Friends and Presbyterians. On the premises are a Tan yard and convenient buildings thereto, in good repair; a dwelling-house, stable, orchard and other improvements, with 12 or 15 acres of good watered meadow, and a sufficient proportion of valuable timber. For terms apply to the subscriber, in West-Northingham, about 3 miles from the premises. THOMAS WARING, Executor. 12th mo. 11th, 1798
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot, Writing paper, Sweet oil in bottles and flasks, Olives, anchovies and capers, Juniper berries, A L S O.—Italian lutefishings, Satins, Crapes, Umbrellas, Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases, Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3
LOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. nov 17
Old Madeira Wine, 27 pipes of Old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks, for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS. Nov. 30. codtf
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof, Madeira and Port Wines, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dtf
NOTICE. PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, Esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 151 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17
WANTED. Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children. Enquire at this office. dec 4
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second Street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he affures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of the late WILLIAM CLIFTON, deceased, and who have not already produced their accounts, are requested to send them to the subscriber at no 173, north Second Street. ELIZABETH TUCKER, Adm'x Philadelphia. nov. 29, 1798 m.th.4w
FOR SALE, A Tan-Yard, with about thirty two acres of Land, at Rock-Ren, on the Head of the Tide water of Susquehanna, in Harford county, Maryland, where there is funk seventy-five Vats, a Stone Mill and Tan House, with conveniences of Water and other necessaries for an extensive Yard, a Dwelling-House, Kitchen and divers other useful buildings is erected thereon, some of the land in lots well improved, a good Herring Fishery on the shore. The improving Town of Havre de Grace is about six miles distant and vessels coming down the River, pass close by the premises. A convenient situation to get Bark, a flock of which with the utensils for Tanning, and all the lides in the Vats may be had with the Yard. For terms apply to John Wilton, near Harford Town, or the subscriber on the premises. ISAAC WILSON, 12th mo. 14th
Bank of the United States, November 19, 1798.
NOTICE. THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States, in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday, the 7th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the bye laws, the stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to attend in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday, the 8th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening. G. Simpson, Cashier. Second Fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. november 18
paralyzing stigma from the metropolis of the United States, we will readily concede that, at a certain season of the year, the atmosphere is prepared to receive and propagate the infection; and we will co-operate with the utmost cheerfulness, we will contribute our full quota, to remove what may be considered as the public. [VOL. II. No. 1962.]
The owners of the ship NEW-JERSEY from Canton expect in a few days part of the Cargo of that vessel in town, CONSISTING OF A general assortment of Silks & Sattins, Nankeens, White and Yellow, Calico, China Ware assorted, Boha, Souchong, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, Imperial, Of excellent quality, in Large and Small packages. For terms of sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archbald M'Call, Wm. Read & Co., George Plumbe, dec 26
FOR SALE, At the late dwelling house of Henry Hill, Esquire, On Wednesday morning, (2d January,) At 10 o'clock—a quantity of elegant and valuable Household Furniture, Consisting of Large and small looking-glasses, Carpets and carpeting, Chairs, sofas and tables, of superior workmanship and in the newest style, Gerondes, luffes, A large assortment of plate & plated ware, a number of valuable paintings, Beds and bedding, China and glass ware, Stationary, marble slabs, and a variety of other articles. FOOTMAN & Co. december 26
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on the 4th day of January next, in the evening, Two tracts or pieces of Land Situate in the state of Tennessee, one of them lying and being in the county of Sumner, on the Head-waters of Flinn's creek, containing one thousand seven hundred and fourteen acres, and the other situate in Hawkins county, in the same state, containing five thousand acres. Conditions of sale will be cash, to be paid on the execution of the deed. Information, relative to the titles, may be had on application to Joshua B. Bond, no. 1, corner of High and Sixth streets, Philadelphia. Shannon & Polk, auctioneers. december 26
A Few Casks of IMPERIAL TEA, For sale, on reasonable terms, at No. 42, South Second-street. december 22
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, JOSEPH ANTHONY, } Executors. December 26.
To be Let, for one or more years IN PEAR, NEAR THIRD-STREET A new Brick Coach-House, Will contain two carriages and a chair, with a complete STABLE for four horse—apply to PETER BLIGHT. Dock-street. december 26
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, standing in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020 issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. nov. 28
English wrought Nails, Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 400, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 3, 4, and 6 clouts—brigs—tucks—seupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
Insurance Company of the state of Pennsylvania. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the fourteenth day of January next at Eleven O'clock. JAMES S. COX, President. dec. 17.
NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against Estate and Bacon, (formerly of this city, Shopkeepers) are requested to deliver their accounts properly attested, to either of the subscribers, on or before the fifth day of January next, as a dividend will then be made of all the estate assigned to them—According to an agreement made at the meeting of the creditors, the accounts are to be rendered without interest as they originally stood before the assignment. As the dividend will be made upon the accounts which are produced by the time herein mentioned, and that may be offered afterwards must of course be excluded. JACOB BAKER, ROBERT RAINEY, RICH. R. SMITH } Infons & Broos. dec 27

Meeting of the American Phil- anthropic Society, will be held at their Hall on the 4th day of the 4th day of January next; be- tween the hours of two and five in the after- noon, for the annual election of officers. ADAM SEYBERT, Secretary. Dec. 26. [28D.tu.1.1&f]4- POCKET BOOKS, for the year 1799.
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, South Second-street. THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK; FOR THE YEAR 1799.
Embellished with miniature likenesses of the President of the United States and General Wash- ington; containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and for an account of monies re- ceived, paid or lent, for every day in the year new country dances, miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, new songs, a marketing table, and other useful tables.
ALSO, THE GENTLEMAN'S ANNUAL POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1799.
Embellished with the same miniature likenesses, containing an almanack, ruled pages for memoran- dums and a cash account, a list of the members of Congress, the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Judiciary, with an account of what is material in each; the federal courts of law, Mint establishment, heads of all the most im- portant acts of last session of Congress, a list of the stamp duties, of duties payable on goods imported and on domestic articles, a list of the British navy several useful tables, and other interesting matter. The above books are neatly bound in red leather with rucks and pockets.
Sold also by G. Hill, Baltimore; Somerville, New-York; Bailey and Waller, Charleston; and by the principal booksellers in Boston. WHERE ALSO MAY BE HAD, [price 12 1-2 cents.]
Heads of the most important acts of the last ses- sion of Congress, printed in a pocket size, and neatly done up in marble paper. W. Y. BIRCH has for sale, a good assortment of merchants' account books, paper and other station- ary goods, playing cards, hair and leather trunks. dec 19 w4w
NOTICE. THE creditors of George Johnson, late of Queen Ann's county, in the state of Mary- land, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state afore- said, on Thursday the 21st day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a propor- tionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors ac- cording to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate. REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 22.
TO BE LET, A NEAT, convenient two-story frame HOUSE and BAKE-HOUSE, situated in South Fourth street, below German street—The house is in com- plete order, having two rooms on a floor, with a spacious garret; the lot is 12 1-2 feet front on Fourth street, and 121 1-2 feet deep. Apply to CHRISTIAN BETZ, no. 135, Mulberry-street. N B—As the property belongs to orphan chil- dren, it is expected that good security will be given for the rent. Philadelphia, december 11, 1798 [12w3w]
TO LET, And may be entered on in about two weeks from the date, TWO Ranges of stores and Compting Houses lately erected by the subscriber, just below Market-street wharf;—The stand for business equal to any in the city. For terms apply to PAUL BECK, jr. No. 11 South Water-street. Who has in store several boxes, chests and packages merchandise received from New- York per the Schooner Weymouth, Henry Al- len master,—the owners are requested to call for them. dec. 31. mw3w
THOMAS MURGATROYD, Has entered into partnership with his two Sons, UNDER THE FIRM OF Thomas Murgatroyd & Sons, WHO HAVE FOR SALE At No. 35, Dock-Street, 1st and 4th proof Brandy in Pipes and Butts Irish Market } Medoc } Latour, and } Lunelle } Two Trunks Umbrellas. dec 31. d1w
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the estate of J DAVIDSON, widow, deceased, are reque- sted to make payment; and those who have any demands against the said estate to render their accounts duly attested, to WM. DAVIDSON, or } JAMES DAVIDSON, } Executors dec 31. [3w3w]
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient: thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs;—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make im- mediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } JOHN HALL. } J. Thomas. dec. 31. dtf
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
THE CREDITORS, Of JOHN M'DONALD, OF PHILADELPHIA. ARE hereby notified, that application to the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Philadelphia—for the benefit of the Act of the General Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, providing that the person of a Debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, &c.—passed the 4th day of April, anno domi- ni, 1798; and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Wednesday, the second day of January next for a hearing of said John M'Donald and his Creditors, where you may attend. JOHN M'DONALD dec 19. [wed3t]
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hemp linen and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown heffians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for cof- fee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. fall-twine 12 do. cto-pailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. pattenbarnes 92 cases claret 45 do. Brittanias 130 do. fine long corked 1 do. Holland canvas claret 1 do. Russia do. 1600 butts fine salt 3 do. Russia sheetings 40 casks roll brimstone 1 do. ravensduck 200 casks of naval stores. 2 do. Russia drill. ns 50 logs prime mahogany 1 do. brown holland 4 bds. coffee mills 2 do. Silsia roans 6 bundles German steel 1 do. Wahrendrop linen 10 chests of slate and 1 do. Caramulos pencils 1 do. Flemish linen 1 package of flats 1 do. cambricks and 4 do. woolen caps, &c. lawns 4 chests of Nuremberg 1 do. diaper toys 12 do. stripes 40 kgs. of yellow ochre 18 do. checks 3 bds. Glue 20 do. flannels 8 barrels of Lentiles 1 do. Arabia stripe 5 chests of prime red 1 do. bunting for colors 1 cwt Holland cheese 1 pack. Madras hand- 30 kgs. of pearl barley kerchiefs 60 boxes of capers 1 do. Turkey yarn 400 fies of upper and 6 bales empty bags flax leather 1 chest hair ribband 300 boxes window glass 3 boxes tapes, assorted 800 Demijohns 2 do. bobbin, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers 1 do. fine blue lillas 2 bds. pumice stone 1 do. fine men's slippers 1 box of mill faws 3 do. bed ticks 1 cask of cutlery 2 calls hog's bristles A quantity of Rone jugs 2 chests writing paper and pickling pots 4 do. quills A few Bips anchors, &c. november 12 tu&f
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thank- fully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respecta- ble parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24 [3w3w]
All Persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL COOPER, late of this city, Physi- cian, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscribers:—And those persons who have any demands against the said Estate, are desired to bring in their accounts for settle- ment to SAMUEL COATES, THOMAS MORRIS, } MORDECAI LEWIS, } ELLISTON PEROT, } Executors of the Will of the said Samuel Cooper. Phila. 12 mo. 26, 1798. co8t
ADVERTISEMENT. TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having affigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors— Notice is hereby Given, TO all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make im- mediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, or to WILLIAM MOTT, No. 62, Dock-street, their agent duly authorized; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington } John Rhodes } John Allen. } Assignees. Nov. 26 tu.&th&f
Canal Lottery, No. II. Will re-commence drawing, on Monday, the 7th of January next, and con- tinue until finished. TICKETS to be had Eight Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street, where check books are kept for registering and examination of Tickets in the above, City of Washington and Patterson Lotteries, &c. STATE OF THE WHEEL. One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000 Five 4,000 20,000 Two 2,000 4,000 Two 1,000 2,000 Ten 500 5,000 Twenty-seven 200 5,400 With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—The Lottery is more than two thirds drawn and above 15,000 dollars richer than at the commencement. Note, the business of a Broker duly at- tended to in all its branches. tu.&f
French Language. G. DUFIEF, No. 63, SOUTH SECOND STREET, WILL OPEN His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
WANTED, IN a small family, an elderly Woman, whose principal occupation will be the care of chil- dren—apply at no. 113, Spruce street. N. B.—Good recommendations will be an in- dispensable requisite. dec. 29. cod3t
His DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N. B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10. cw
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers— Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. thw
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The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1. CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Debate on Mr. Griswold's motion, (CONTINUED.) THURSDAY, December 27.
After asking leave of the house to speak a third time, Mr. Nicholas apologized for again trou- bling the house; but the notice which had been taken of what had fallen from him, made it necessary. He had been charged with ad- vocating principles destructive of republican government; as making a most violent and wicked attack upon the government of this country, and upon all its order and happiness. Mr. N. said he was astonished that gentle- men should not have remarked the difference between the case which he had stated; and how much they bring into question the prin- ciples of our government, to make an effort to procure peace for the country, an usurpa- tion of the Executive authority; by making it as criminal to procure peace for the country as to bring war upon it. It would ap- pear as if the government had been forced in- to a peace which they did not want. Can peace, asked Mr. N. be made without the concurrence of government? Certainly not; therefore, the only possible evil which could arise to the government from the interference of individuals for the purpose of procuring peace to the country, would be, that it might be forced to make peace against its will, on terms which it dare not refuse. The natural and obvious difference betwixt an attempt to procure peace for the country, and an at- tempt to procure war for it, is, that peace cannot be made without the consent of our government, but war may. Is it not pos- sible, said Mr. N. that a majority of Congress may have interest distinct from those of their constituents—an interest which they dare not avow—which may induce them to wish for war? And if such a war could be averted by any innocent means, the people would have cause to rejoice at the event. But it had been said that the people of America would not give a cordial reception to any citizen who should be the means of procuring peace for his country by his individual exert- ions; that they would not accept of peace on such terms; that the people of America willed rather for war, than a peace so procured. Mr. N. did not think this opinion correct.
The gentleman from South Carolina, (Mr. Harper) had taken different ground from any other gentleman. He points at a particular case which is said to have taken place. It would be well if that gentleman had attend- ed to what had been said relative to that case, which was, that having no information be- fore the house, no one could be said to un- derstand it. That it could not be said, that it had produced either good or bad effects; and, not knowing any thing about it, the house could not be prepared to act upon it. But that gentleman can always dive to the bottom of every thing at once. He has found a clue to this business. He has traced it to a set of men (at least as respectable as himself) and made it to consist of a system of treachery such as his imagination delights to conjure up. Heretofore, said Mr. N. these extravagancies have passed unanswered by me because I believed that no man besides the fabricator of them could for a moment give credit to such stories. These insinuations, however, may have found credit; he believ- ed they had. At least, they have been pro- pagated by men whose views they answered. Unfortunately, however, for the gentleman from South Carolina, said Mr. N. there is one circumstance which renders it impossible that his statement of facts should be true.— We are come to the crisis when the fashion which the gentleman speaks of (if such an one exists) ought to make use of the fruits of the late agency (as he chooses to term it) but no use is made of them. And surely, if a faction employ an agent to negotiate with a foreign government, they will not do it for nothing. Yet this appears to be the case, ac- cording to that gentleman.
Has the gentleman found any member of this house advising us to lay aside our arms, and take a different situation from that in which we at present stand? He believed none. During the last session, a great many things were done which were thought by many un- necessary and improper; but all agreed that we ought to be prepared for defending our- selves. Now, said Mr. N. let the gentle- man from South Carolina use his own under- standing, and say how this conduct of gentle- men can be reconciled? That a party should send a person to France to get things put into a certain train, and then make no use of the effects produced; that when they had nothing to do but make a disposition of the business, they abandon it altogether. The gentleman from South Carolina had so long indulged himself in themes of this kind that they must cease to have effect upon the minds of the most credulous. The only proof which he has adduced in support of his asser- tion, that a certain gentleman who lately re- turned from France was the agent of a party, is, that an individual would never have en- gaged in so foolish a thing; that it would have been an act of madness in an individual and yet he supposes a collection of individuals would be more capable of this mad act! That the person alluded to is only fit for journey- work, and not so fit to undertake a work of extreme folly, as men of superior understand- ings!
The gentleman allows that there have been fanatics of a certain religious persuasion who have gone great lengths in order to pro- cure peace for contending nations. How did that gentleman know that the religious principles of that society may not have had more effect in a late transaction. The gentle- man concerned was educated a Quaker,
and though he did not now conform to their habits, he may still retain principles peculiar to that sect which had been early im- printed on his mind.
It had been said, that the French govern- ment has declared that they have a party in this country. Mr. N. denied that he had any knowledge of such a declaration. The only thing of the kind which he heard of, was said by Mr. X., who never pretended to be an agent of the French government.
Mr. N. denied that the outrages of the French government had ever been justified by the friends of peace in this house; and if he understood what had taken place in France of a favorable nature to this country, he believed no measure complained of at that last session had been since changed; but that the relaxation which had taken place related to measures adopted after that time, and, of course, unknown to congress at their last session.
The gentleman from South Carolina had called the transaction alluded to, foolish, weak and ineffectual, because no individual could produce a change in the conduct of the French government. Mr. N. differed in op- inion from that gentleman. He believed, in most instances, the efforts of an individ- ual must have been weak and foolish, and brought shame and disgrace upon the person who undertook them; but he believed, if ever there was a case in which an individual might be serviceable in restoring peace to two countries, it is the present. It is not notorious, said Mr. N. that if the French have enemies in this country, they have been continually playing into their hands from the commencement of the dispute be- twixt this country and that? He appealed to the gentleman from S. Carolina himself whe- ther he had not received more support in his favorite objects, from the conduct of France, than from any thing else? Their system had all along been calculated to produce a total dependence in this upon the enemies of France. If this was so, the French were playing the most unnatural and foolish game that ever was played by any country. It ought to have been in the power of a child to have illuminated France on this subject.
He asked whether the outrages of the French government had not been received in this country with triumph and exulta- tion? He knew they had, and he had seen them made the foundation of darling mea- sures in this house. This being the case, said Mr. N. was it not in the power of an individual to say to persons in power in that country, "you are acting very unwisely; you are losing all your friends in America; you are supposing you have a party in that country who would be ready to join your standard, were you to host it there, it is nonsense; but you are establishing a nation- al hatred there, which will throw weight into the scale of your enemy." Would not a conduct of this kind have appeared proper to a person of the commonest understanding, and much more so to the gentleman alluded to, and such a representation could have produced none but a good effect. Without knowing any thing of the million of this gentleman (for he had left Philadelphia a month before it took place) he did believe, that observations of this kind had occurred to that gentleman as likely to produce a good effect, as they had occurred to thousands besides in this country; and they were ob- servations which an American had a right to, and which he might conceive it to be his duty to make, and which must have had their effect upon the French government.
Mr. N. had heard a great deal about sub- jugation. The gentleman from S. Carolina had expressed an opinion that whilst the peo- ple under a popular government remain u- nited, they cannot be conquered by force. He would himself go further, and declare it to be his opinion, and it was founded upon a knowledge of the disposition of men who think your government have done extremely bad acts, that so long as the people are not actually oppressed, and they can see in their government the seeds of corruption, no at- tempt at dividing or subjugating the people of this country could be successful. There is not a man amongst those who are the most dissatisfied with some of the measures of gov- ernment, who would not fight as soon as against the French, as against any other na- tion who injured them. He believed there is a perfect unanimity in this respect. Let the government, therefore, said he, take care not to infuse dissatisfaction into the minds of these people, by carrying things with too high a hand, by oppressing one part of the people, to benefit another. Mr. N. believed that the gentleman from S. Caro- lina would not have been willing to have lived under any of the old governments, the overturning of which he so feelingly de- plored.—Is it, said he, the fault of the people that they live under bad government? or be- cause they are bad are they never to be chan- ged? Are people who are bound down by the chains of tyranny, for ever to remain so? —And was it right or just, to charge the violence and blood, which too generally at- tend revolutions, upon the people who have been oppressed, instead of their oppressors! Surely not. The evils must be deplored, but they ought to be charged to the proper account.
Mr. N. believed more evil was to be ap- prehended in this country from the votaries of despotism, than from the votaries of France. Gentlemen are constantly telling the world, that nothing ought to be done, no sentiment offered in opposition to regular government. Why? Because it produces divisions in a country. And this is not only the language held here, but it is held in all the old governments of the world. What do such opinions lead to? Certainly to fa- vour the principles of despotism, which it was to be lamented, have of late, had a greater spread than those of liberty, owing to the abuses which had been committed un- der its sacred name, and the use made of those abuses; and the doctrines now held are calculated to subvert all the liberties of our country, by silencing every opposition to the measures of government, however vio- lent they may be. Gentlemen cry, this is not the time to clamour against the govern-
ment. The gentleman from S. Carolina had called the transaction alluded to, foolish, weak and ineffectual, because no individual could produce a change in the conduct of the French government. Mr. N. differed in op- inion from that gentleman. He believed, in most instances, the efforts of an individ- ual must have been weak and foolish, and brought shame and disgrace upon the person who undertook them; but he believed, if ever there was a case in which an individual might be serviceable in restoring peace to two countries, it is the present. It is not notorious, said Mr. N. that if the French have enemies in this country, they have been continually playing into their hands from the commencement of the dispute be- twixt this country and that? He appealed to the gentleman from S. Carolina himself whe- ther he had not received more support in his favorite objects, from the conduct of France, than from any thing else? Their system had all along been calculated to produce a total dependence in this upon the enemies of France. If this was so, the French were playing the most unnatural and foolish game that ever was played by any country. It ought to have been in the power of a child to have illuminated France on this subject.
He asked whether the outrages of the French government had not been received in this country with triumph and exulta- tion? He knew they had, and he had seen them made the foundation of darling mea- sures in this house. This being the case, said Mr. N. was it not in the power of an individual to say to persons in power in that country, "you are acting very unwisely; you are losing all your friends in America; you are supposing you have a party in that country who would be ready to join your standard, were you to host it there, it is nonsense; but you are establishing a nation- al hatred there, which will throw weight into the scale of your enemy." Would not a conduct of this kind have appeared proper to a person of the commonest understanding, and much more

ment, all ought now to be union; and this will continue to be the cry, so that a time for bringing a government back to its first principles will never arrive, and abuses will thus be perpetuated. Principles, Mr. N. said, he was sorry, had gained ground in this country, of late, which nothing but terror and alarm could have produced.
Mr. N. Smith said, the gentlemen from Pennsylvania and Virginia have taken ground perfectly characteristic of the two men; whilst the gentleman from Virginia comes forward and boldly avows the right of an individual to interfere in our negotiations with a foreign government, the gentleman from Pennsylvania goes into detail, and leaps an acateme in the resolution; says it goes too far in some respects, and not far enough in others; that it will prevent correspondence about private concerns, and so on. Why this sort of trifling, if it were not intended to lead the house off from the spirit of the resolution? The gentleman from Pennsylvania knows too much of legislative business not to know, that this resolution, worded as it now is, cannot pass into a law; that it is only intended as an instruction to a committee upon which to report a bill, which bill will have to undergo the scrutiny of that gentleman, and of the house. He did not himself like all the provisions of this resolution; he thought the interference instead of being general; would have been better confined to France; but these are matters for after consideration. The only proper enquiry at present is, Is there reason to fear legislative interference, or not? Is there, or not, danger to be apprehended from the interference of individuals in business of this sort. For himself, he had no hesitation in saying he believed there is danger to be apprehended from this source. He considered this as a measure of defence; of efficient defence pointed to the danger—danger with which we are threatened—danger from the diplomatic skill of a nation well versed in this skill. We have said Mr. S. heretofore made provision for the raising of armies. These were for remote danger; but this a provision against danger which immediately threatens us—a danger which has assailed us for many years past—a danger which has produced the most direful effects in this country. He himself never thought there was immediate danger to be apprehended from the arms of France, though, at some future period, there might be danger from this source, but their diplomatic skill ought to be constantly and strictly guarded against. (To be Continued.)
SALEM, December 25.
NEWS FROM HAMBURGH.
A vessel has arrived at Newburyport from Hamburg, bringing papers to the latter end of October. These papers contain an account (under "Hague, Oct. 20") that the French government have repealed their decree against neutral property consisting of English manufactures or produce. They advise of the breaking off of the negotiations at Rastadt; and of the receipt of dispatches by the French Directory from Buonaparte, No. 2. and 3. (the first having been intercepted by the English) stating his success in Egypt—his engraving his name on Pompey's pillar—the celebration of the opening of the Nile—and the abundant supply of his army. The foregoing was reported to us verbally. The Newburyport paper of this day undoubtedly contains more copious accounts. A Hamburg paper of the 4th of October gives a list of exiles from France, since the first revolution of the 14th of July, 1789, which have entered Germany and its dependencies; the total of which is 120,408.
No. 128, The south-east corner of Market and Fourth streets, JACOB COX, HAS just received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large, general and elegant assortment of the most Fashionable Merchandise, (in the gentlemen's line)—The whole of which will be disposed of, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices for cash. dec. 19 2awtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debt of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june28 1awtf
Late and Important.
IT is with infinite satisfaction, that I find myself enabled to begin the Year with the exhilarating intelligence subjoined. The weather is cold; but be must be an insensible log who does not glow with warmth on reading such news as this. For my part, it will last me through the winter. Nothing now remains, to end the bloody farce of French republicanism, but for America to follow up these afflictions by her home stroke. It only remains for America to declare war and the French republic is no more. Then shall we need no labored definitions of the crime of treason; then shall we bear no more of opposition to alien and sedition bills. Assuming a decisive tone,—exalting ourselves on higher, stronger, and more honorable ground,—in short, no longer "cannonades bellum, fed belligerantes," we strike the death-blow at Faction and exalt to endless renown the fame of America.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 31.
The following very important Intelligence we received yesterday evening from Boston.
Boston, December 25. On Sunday arrived at Newburyport, ship America, Jenkins, in 56 days from Hamburg. A good friend furnished us with papers to October 27 [principally the Altona Mercury] and Mr. Kahler kindly assisted us last night in making the subsequent translations.
Vienna, October 15. Yesterday a courier arrived from the Turkish government to their minister, and brought dispatches which were soon afterwards communicated to the British and Prussian Plenipotentiaries. They state that on the 9th of September, the Bey of Egypt, having collected a large army at Cairo, an obstinate battle was fought which continued through the whole of the day; and that in the following night Buonaparte retreated to Rosetta to which place he was soon followed; tho' so reduced was his army as not to consist of more than 10 or 12,000 men. Another attack upon him was preparing, when he consented to capitulate; but he was refused any other terms than a surrender to the discretion of the Bey, as they were all certain of him, it being impossible for him to advance or retreat farther; and in this condition the last correct intelligence left him. The dispatches state in addition, and from the same authority, that admiral Nelson has succeeded in completely destroying the transports and armed ships in Alexandria harbour. He directed some bomb vessels to sustain the fire of the forts which the French had erected on shore, while fire-ships were sent in among the transports. The transports were moored in a line extending from the reefs of the harbor towards the entrance. The wind favoured; and soon after the flames took the first vessel, it spread to the remainder. The whole number of transports destroyed was 366, including several Ragusan and Venetian vessels, particularly two Venetian ships of the line. The Mamelukes by agreement diverted the crews on shore; the rest escaped. [Several preceding accounts favour this news and a subsequent account in a Vienna postscript appears to confirm it.]
October 17. By information from Malta, the rising of the inhabitants against the French is confirmed. They are driven to the castle of St. Elmo; have asked for terms; but have been refused, and summoned to surrender as prisoners of war. Throughout the whole island the French flag has given place to the Maltese. Buonaparte left 5000 of his troops here; but by desertion and slaughter they have dwindled away. The Russians, Turks and English were preparing to attack it, previous to these events, with a strong combined force. The British ship Colossus, off Malta, had captured one of the French ships which escaped from the Nile.
Constantinople, Sept. 21.
IMPORTANT DETECTION. Jean Bon St. Andre, late French resident at Smyrna, was this day with his suite brought here, and lodged in the castle of the Seven Towers.
Among his papers was found a plan for revolutionizing the Ottoman Empire. In consequence of this, 30,000 men are ordered to certain places where French politics have been favored. Thirty seven cannon were found in the Palace Francaise, lately occupied by the French minister at Constantinople, but now converted into a prison, where even the Emigrant French, who have taken an oath of fidelity to the Grand Seigner, are confined.
Hamburg, Oct. 8. Advices from Florence of Sept. 18th, say that the French have entered the Neapolitan dominions in an hostile manner, though without a formal declaration of war.
We learn from Paris, under date of Sept. that the Turkish Minister was that day arrested and thrown into the Temple.
October 13. We hear that, besides the aigrette given by the Grand Seigner to Admiral Nelson, he had ordered a rich present to every British officer in the action at the Nile, and 80,000 dollars to be distributed among the sailors.
The confidence of the Grand Seigner is so great in his new friends the Russians, that he visited the commander of the fleet before Constantinople on board his ship Incongnito. The Russians were at first loth to enter the city of Constantinople; but they are now every day seen walking arm in arm with the Turks.
October 18. The French with 8000 men from Switzerland have entered the Austrian territory, and already committed some excesses. It is said the Emperor considers this as the actual recommencement of hostilities.
October 25. A new paper on the subject of the pending negotiation was presented by the Austrian envoy at Rastadt on the 18th instant. It was short, and does not appear to accelerate peace. In fine, the indications of the recommencement of hostilities increase daily.
The deputation of the Empire at the Congress of Rastadt have demanded that Hamburg, Bremen, Lubbeck &c. be exempted from all duties on the Rhine. The French have demanded the reason of the march of a Russian army through the German Territory; and were answered that they were not authorized to make any explanations on that subject. An extraordinary coolness has commenced; each seems to wait the other's striking the first blow, to avoid the odium of the renewal of war.
London, October 19. BREST FLEET.
Dispatches have been received from the lord lieutenant of Ireland, by the lords of the admiralty, which announce that on the 12th October an engagement took place off Tory Island, on the North of Ireland, which was plainly seen from the shore. The whole number of ships were sixteen. The action commenced at 3 o'clock, and lasted 5 hours. Two vessels were sunk, 1 was dismasted, 1 had her sails and rigging cut to pieces, and 5 were running off, pursued by the remainder under British colours. Warren or Home, from their situation, must have been the commander of the British fleet which engaged. In consequence of this news the stocks rose. [Other articles corroborate this intelligence, and even make the success of the British more complete. It is said 3 frigates, which had separated from this squadron, attempted to land troops at Donegal, but were prevented by the inhabitants.]
The Jason of 30 guns, captain Sterling, in chasing 6 vessels into Brest, got upon a rock and beat to pieces. The captain and crew were made prisoners, except six seamen, who jumped into a boat, and after many difficulties reached England. Three of Nelson's prizes sunk 15 days after the engagement, from the damage they had sustained. Six had proceeded to England.
Lord St. Vincent has informed government of the destruction of the French transports at the Nile.
To be Sold, cheap for Cash, A HORSE AND GIG, Apply at Mulcahey's Livery Stable, in Whalebone alley. January 1 d3t
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1.
SOME REFLECTIONS
ON THE EVENTS OF THE YEAR 1798.
WHEN we call into review the various events of the past year, we behold many things for which we have cause sincerely to congratulate with our fellow-citizens, and many others which we shall long remember with unfeigned regret. Such is the lot of man, and such the chequered order of human affairs! It has been with pleasure that we have noticed a virtuous indignation, spreading through every part of the United States, against the injuries and insults of France—against her perfidious attempts to separate the people from the government—and against the unblushing impudence with which she has dared to proclaim her intentions.
This noble zeal we have seen manifesting itself by an almost universal approbation of the wise and decided measures of a firm and patriotic Executive; in the prompt and unexpected formation of a maritime force; in the organization of numerous bands of volunteers; in the general spread of a military ardor; in the flight of a plundering enemy from our coasts; in the recovery of our honor as a free and independent nation; and in the humbler tone of a haughty and rapacious Directory.
It must be left to time to strip the veil from the face of hypocrisy, and to stop the mouths of cavillers; but with us there is no doubt at present, that this change of language in our enemies, as well as some late equivocal measures, which their advocates represent as conciliatory, are mere tricks of state;—perfidious arts, which, in their new-fangled vocabulary, they call diplomatic skill. This is the perfusion of every well-informed and virtuous American, and he therefore rejoices that preparations for defence, and (we fain would add) for offence, are prosecuted with undiminished vigour. This spirit, and these efforts, we are well assured, have contributed much to produce the change, if any real change there be in the designs of our enemy; and we are convinced that perseverance in the same noble career can alone give efficacy to the past, or insure final deliverance from his depredations.
But although we are fully sensible that the martial spirit, excited in America by the injuries and insults of her enemies, has had its effects on their politics, we do not arrogate the whole merit to ourselves. We have long beheld with pleasure a storm gathering round their heads in Europe, that must have alarmed all their apprehensions, and that will require all their resources to combat; we have read with delight the authentic news of their disasters on the coast of Egypt, in the complete destruction of the last fleet they are able to equip, and we glory in being defended from the same illustrious flock, as those heroes, who inflicted the blow. The intrepid Lord Nile, and the brave tars of Old England, have given energy to the voice of American indignation: it is to their valour, and to their blood that we, in some measure, owe the high ground we now stand on. May the nation reap a full and adequate harvest of glory and of profit from a victory so brilliant! which nothing can prevent but a neglect on her part to employ her superior strength at sea, in spreading devastation and terror along the sea coasts of her relentless enemy.
This is a prospect which gladdens every friend of humanity, and, I need not add, is peculiarly grateful to every honest American. But before we close our survey of the year, we must turn our eyes to another scene of far different aspect, and contemplate the melancholy havoc of a recent and wide extended pestilence. We behold the shades of a long train of departed friends and relatives passing before us;—we see the wife suddenly snatched from her husband, and the husband torn from his wife by the inexorable messenger;—we behold the parent weeping over the son, or the daughter, who was the hope and the comfort of his age;—the orphan bewailing the death of a virtuous and affectionate parent, who had been the protector of his infancy, and the guide of his youth;—the young, the old, and the middle aged, of all ranks and descriptions, swept, as in an instant, from the "warm precincts of life," to the gloomy house of clay prepared for all men. "Death came up into our windows, and entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young men, and the old men from the streets:—our habitations were forsaken, and our dwellings call us out."
But in this depressing and melancholy scene of mortality, desolation, and terror, it is a comfortable, and, to individuals, an honorable reflection,—the poor were not forsaken or neglected. Those who were too indolent to transport themselves and their families from the sphere of contagion, were removed, and provided with temporary dwellings; were fed, clothed and educated by contributions from the rich and benevolent; and to the honor of the Board of Health, and of other humane and public-spirited individuals, it will long be recorded in the minds of a grateful multitude, the calamity was mitigated, in every respect, as far as clothing, food, and medicine could afford relief.
This pestilence, although it raged with peculiar mortality in our metropolis and its environs, was not confined there: the same malady was communicated, from the same hateful source, to several other seaports of the union; and this source, we have no hesitation in declaring, was our commerce with the West-India islands. Maugre all the sophistry of the modern Paracelsus, whose pertinacy and rage for discoveries have become ridiculous, or the obsequious echoes of his supal Academy, this fact will not admit of a rational doubt. But although we are resolved, as far as we are able, to remove this foul,
paralizing stigma from the metropolis of the United States, we will readily concede that, at a certain season of the year, the atmosphere is prepared to receive and propagate the infection; and we will co-operate with the utmost cheerfulness, we will contribute our full quota, to remove what may be considered as the punishment of so dreadful a scourge. But to investigate the source of this malady, and to provide against its return, has been transferred to better hands than those of an anonymous scribbler, or even of the Academy of Medicine with Paracelsus at their head; it is under discussion in the General Legislature, as well as that of the State, and we are persuaded it will not be dismissed from either House, until some effectual provision is made. If the means of prevention are happily adopted, it will not only avert the doctrine of domestic origination, and banish a serious alarm from the minds of the people; but it will reflect lasting honor on the legislators, and command the blessings of thousands of their fellow-citizens.
Gazette Marine List.
Portsmouth, December 22. Commencement from Captain Charles Treadwell.
Arrived in this town, Chas Treadwell master of the ship Caroline, from this port; who was captured Oct. 13th, ten leagues to windward of Martinico, by the French privateer Bon Maré, Benj. Boile, master, of 8 carriage guns, and 50 men. After running the ship on shore, which occasioned the cutting away the main and mizen masts, brought up at Point Petre, Gadaloupe, where we were but on board the Le Hercule, (or Hercules) prison ship, and met with a number of American prisoners, the most of whom have sailed for America, by way of St. Croix and St. Thomas. The treatment of American prisoners, by the French Government, was at that time highly mortifying, not only personally, but with respect to provisions. The allowance was no more than three ounces of meat and one pound of bread for the 24 hours, and that very bad. Most of the prisoners have been obliged to form a patrol of honor, that they will not serve against the French republic, until a declaration of war takes place between the two nations. Victor Hughes is sending all the property he can get to St. Thomas. (It is computed that he sent off five vessels within twelve days, upon his own account) and about 25 or 30 privateers on different stations. He had one ship of 385 tons, and a brig of 180 tons, loading at the time of our departure: there were also from 12 to 1500 of private armed merchant vessels getting ready for St. Croix and St. Thomas. The Le Pance Friate of 44 guns, was ready for sea, and an English prize ship of 22 guns, 6, 9, and 12 pounders, destined for the coast of Brazil.
A French cutter lately arrived from France was also ready to sail for St. Thomas. The privateer Deux Amis, (or Two Friends) of 14 guns went into Basseterre with the Lehr. of 12 guns, from Baltimore, who fought the French privateer two hours.
Yesterday arrived the new Revenue Cutter Scammel Commanded by John Adams, Esq.—We bear she sails remarkably well, and that her sudden return is owing to the severe indisposition of the commander.
We hear that a number of the crew of Hitty-June of this port, taken by the French and carried into Guadalupe, have died on board the prison-ships.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
All the merchant and other vessels, that sail from Point Petre, sail from the point early in the morning, run along shore, and anchor at Basseterre or one mile to leeward of that port, and on the following night, if no English cruizers are in sight, they get under way and steer W. S. W. or S. W. 12 or 15 leagues, to avoid or clear the Montserrat channel, then haul up for the east or west end of St. Croix.
Bank of North America,
January 1, 1799. At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of six per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives, at any time after the 10th instant. By order of the Board, RICHARD WELLS, Cashier, atty. Jy.
JOHN MILLER, JUN.
HAS REMOVING FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free Stone Building, in Dock, near Third-Street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods;
CONSISTING OF COSSAS Baftas Mamoodies Humhums Taffetas Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.
Also a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1 tawtf
Just Published,
AND IS NOW OFFERED FOR SALE BY B. DAVIES, At No. 68, High-Street, THE AMERICAN REPOSITORY, AND ANNUAL REGISTER, For the Year 1799; Containing complete and correct lists of the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary Departments of the General and State Governments. A great variety of useful Tables, necessary to be known in every State of the Union. Embellished with a handsome engraved Frontispiece. Dec. 13

IMPORTED IN THE LAST ARRIVALS, Superfine, fine and common cloths Swandowns Baizes Velvets Velveteens Printed calicoes Furniture & fancy dainties Hair ribbands Sewing silk Brussels and Persia carpets Buttons For sale, for cash or credit, by SAMUEL MERRICK, no. 243 Arch street.
nov. 16 Stant FOR SALE, AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET, Irish Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well assorted, in whole and half boxes Checks, in ditto Drogheda's, and Brown 7-8 beated Linens Irish Hackled Flax Scots Thread Men and Womens Combs Ruslia Duck, of an excellent quality, and 100 hds. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. 12th. mo. 17 d&w Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 14th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cash'r. Dec. 8, 1798. d&El
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Wil- iam Beauchamp, lately deceased, are de- sired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Sam'l. Price, executor. nov. 20 d&m
70 hds. Santa Cruz Sugar Of excellent quality. (in Stores of John Nixon, esq., and Co.) A quantity of SAIL CANNASS, and a Box of Misc. for sale, by STEPHEN KINGSTON, dec. 21 qcod3t FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut- street. nov. 22 $
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Ruslia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 40000s Fine Flora Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis: Penn-street, November 28 } $
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands a- gainst the estate of William Perkins, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern-keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly au- thenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798.
Wants a Place, A WOMAN with a good Breast of Milk, Enquire at No. 58 South Front street, Dec. 10.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Luper, a fifer.— He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and vest, light blue overalls, a round hat, which had been bought with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first desertion, and a pair of new shoes. He is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair fallow complexion and a nick in his upper lip. His back is still sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his firing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New-Jersey, TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are Woodland, the rest, Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Timber-Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the county road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to, PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippen, between Second and Third-streets. dec. 4 Truth&faw
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make pay- ment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30 $3m
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Sam- uel Wallis, esq., of Muncy township, in the county of Lycoming, lately deceased, are hereby required to come forward immediately and pay their respective debts.—And all persons having legal demands against the Estate, are requested to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement. JOHN WALLIS, WILLIAM ELLIS, DANIEL SMITH, JOHN ADLUM, } Administra- tors. december 13 3taw4w DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his re- spectful compliments to the public: takes the liberty of informing them, that at the request of many of his former employers, he will open his School, at his BALL ROOM, in Fourth, be- tween Chestnut and Walnut streets, on the first Mon- day of December—for Young Ladies at ten o'clock in the morning—and for Gentlemen, ar- six in the evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. nov. 28 coim
THE CARGO, OF THE SHIP INDIA, Captain ASHMEAD, from BATAVIA, Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the First Quality—to be Sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS. dec. 11 d&w FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
Lancaster County Butter, IN KEGS,—FOR SALE, Enquire at No. 92, Market-street, near Third-Street. dec. 1 $ LAWRENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular } Wines. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec. 3 mw&faw
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the best quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 22 dif
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the ship Louisa, lying near Mr. HUMPHREY'S Ship Yard. november 10. $
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty, from HAMBURGH. Ticklenburghs, Oznabrigs, White Platillas Brown Silefias Bretagnes Hessian Rolls Brown Ruslia Sheetings German Lindsays, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK. no. 103 Market-Street. nov. 20 $
SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE to No. 9, South Front street. Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 2 o'clock in the day, and from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening.
JACOB SHOEMAKER, Has also removed his Counting-house to the same place, where he has for sale a few pipes choice London Particular Madeira Wine; French and Spanish Brandy; Claret in casks and cases, of su- perior quality, and a few Packages Glass and Queen's-ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Soa- l-leather, which will be sold very low to close the sales. Philadelphia, 12 mo. 12, 1798. $
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & Co. BEING dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the same are requested to settle with the sub- scriber, and those to whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street.
Who has on hand, TO BE DISPOSED OF ON LOW TERMS, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tamboured Muslins Guzzennas Bastas Coffees Rabobungies India Calicoes Book Muslins Coloured ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat hks. Brown Silefias Tickings, &c. &c. JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Ruslia Sheetings. nov. 28 $
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Applica- tion to be made at this Office. nov. 14 $
To the Creditors of the Subscribers. PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE, that we have ap- plied to the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, for the benefit of an act of assembly, passed the fourth day of April last; and they have appointed THURSDAY the 27th inst. to hear us and our Cre- ditors, in the city of Philadelphia, at such place where the Court may be held, and where you may attend if you please. PATRICK CAVANAUGH, JAMES DOUGHERTY, PETER G. ROSE, JOHN GREENE, LEWIS D. GRAFF, JAMES M'CALLEY, RICHARD STOKES dec. 8. 3taw3w
LOST, IN one of the streets between Union and Sa- faffras, on the 5th instant, the outside Case of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a shield. Any person who may find the same, and will bring it to this office, will receive Four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the owner. dec. 7.
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to pro- duce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798 coif
Bank of the United States. November 14, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT application will be made at the Treas- ury of the United States for the renewal of a Certificate of Six per Cent Funded Debt, No. 15,548, for 18,783 dollars, 33 cents, dated Regifter's Office, January 8th, 1798, issued in the names of William Willink, Jan Willink, Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, Trustees for sundry money-lenders in Amster- dam; which was forwarded the 11th of Janu- ary, 1798, under cover to Nicholas Obbes, esq., and lost by the capture of the ship Columbus, captain Skinner, from New-York for Amsterdam G. Simpson, cashier. nov. 14 taw6w
NOTICE. THE Stock-holders of the Company incorpo- rated for erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, are requested to attend their annual meeting on the first Monday in January next (being the 7th day of that month) at the City Hall, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur- pose of choosing a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer of the said Company for the ensuing year, as by law is directed. JOHN DORSEY, Sec'y, pro tem. dec. 17 taw7t1v
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319 HIGH STREET, Latest London & Irish Editions. GEORGE DAVIS'S Fall Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collec- tion he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's confining himself to the sale of Law-Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him. His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them— and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their address (post-paid) they shall be sent. nov. 26 m&tham
Just Published BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone-house, no. 41, fourth Second-street, PHILADELPHIA. ENCYCLOPEDIA: OR, A DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE, On a PLAN entirely NEW. BY WHICH THE DIFFERENT SCIENCES AND ARTS Are digested into the Form of Distinct TREATISES OR SYSTEMS COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the latest discoveries and improve- ments: and full explanations given of the Various Detached Parts of Knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesi- astical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Includ- ing elucidation of the most important topics rela- tive to religion, morals, manners, and the econo- my of life: together with a description of all the countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers &c. throughout the world; a general history, an- cient and modern, of the different empires, king- doms and states; and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Com- piled from the writings of the best authors, in se- veral languages; the most approved dictionaries, as well of general science as of particular branch- es; the transactions, journals, and memoirs, of learned societies; the MS. lectures of eminent pro- fessors on different sciences; and a variety of origi- nal materials, furnished by an extensive corre- spondence. The work is now completed in eighteen large quarto volumes, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two copperplates. The few copies which remain on hand are of- fered for sale at 135 dollars for the 18 volumes in boards 162 dollars neatly bound in sheep leather 180 dollars handsomely bound in Calf 207 dollars in Ruslia or Morocco.
T. DOBSON, HAS JUST OPENED A SUBSCRIPTION, For Publishing a Supplement to the Work The object of which is to correct such misstate- ments as have been found in the Work, and to give an account of the most important discoveries and improvements which have been made for the last ten years. It is expected this supplement will consist of three volumes, on such paper and type as the En- cyclopedia, at Six Dollars per volume, in boards. Six Dollars of which to be paid on subscribing, dec. 15 2aw6w
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, From a Detachment of Men under my com- mand, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. October 29. GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion, born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Hozier. Jacob Idem, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, state of Connecticut, a repeated deserter, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh com- plexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardner, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing. All the above deserters are very much addic- ted to liquor, and will take other people's pro- perty if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, had on, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whosoever appre- hends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reason- able expenses, by applying to me as above. EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry commanding. nov. 10 $
IRISH LINENS, 4-4 and 7-8th White Linens well assorted 3-4 Brown ditto ditto 3-4 Irish Chequers suitable for the West-India Market. FOR SALE, On reasonable terms—by the Box or Bale, By GAMBLE & HELMUTH, No. 148, South 5 cond-street. dec. 19 3tawti
Valuable Property for Sale. THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a gran- ary, two Overseer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smock house, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold to- gether or divided into smaller farms (for which the build- ings are conveniently situated) as may suit the pur- chaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Hor- ses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of.— For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12. bn. ff.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the Es- tate of ISAAC TELFAIR, Esq. deceased, are request- ed to make immediate payment, and those having a- ny demands against said Estate will please to furnish their accounts duly attested for settlement to GEORGE DAVIS, Attorney in fact to JOHN M'KIM, Jr. Adm'r. Dec. 19. 2aw6w
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. 02w
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCHMAKER, HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second-street—where he has for Sale, A VARIETY OF Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction. An assortment of Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore. An Apprentice wanted. november 12 m&ad3f3w. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the tenth day of December, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the U- nited States of America, JOHN LAMBERT of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following, to wit: "A short and practical Essay on Farming; be- ing the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection, and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Potsgrove and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey— Shewing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies dur- ing the terms therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL. Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. dec. 13 taw4w
A SHORT AND PRACTICAL ESSAY, ON FARMING: BEING the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age; near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection: and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn- out land in Potsgrove and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey: Shewing the means whereby these worn out lands may be improved; and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer. Printed for the Author, AND SOLD BY ZACHARIAH POULSON, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia. N. B.—Some of the large sort of Clover seed may be had at Mr. John Cooper's, Baker, no. 152 Race-street. december 13, taw4w
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Ex- change on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names affixed of divers public characters and repu- table merchants highly recommendatory of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed, but I do not know the man; there are willowson's forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New-Jersey, October 24, 1798. }
NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c. Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third street. THE Proprietor, in compliance with his pro- mises to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and interest- ing publications, has now added to his former collection Four Hundred Volumes of miscella- neous works, comprising nearly all the latest published Novels and Dramatic productions;— catalogues of which are ready for delivery to subscribers. N. B. Subscribers, and others, who will re- tain Books taken from the Library previous to the sickness, are requested to return them im- mediately: the fines will be charged from the 14th of November. For sale, Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong TEAS. dec. 13. tbm3w
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, By WILLIAM YOUNG, Corner of Chestnut and Second-streets, JOAN OF ARG, AN EPIC POEM, By Robert Southey; with notes. "WE do not hesitate to declare our opinion that the poetical powers displayed in it are of a very superior kind—Conceptions more lofty and daring, sentiments more commanding, and lan- guage more energetic, will not easily be found:— nor does scarcely any part of it sink into languor, as the glow of feelings and genius animates the whole. The language is, for the most part, mo- delled on that of Milton; and not unfrequently, it has a strong relish of Shakespeare." Monthly Review, vol. 19, p. 361.
A HISTORY, OR ANECDOTES OF THE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA, IN THE YEAR 1762. Translated from the French of M. de Rulhiere; With an elegant Head of the late Empress. [The second edition, price 75 cents.] "The grounds of M. de Rulhiere's information seem indisputable, and his readers appear to have every reason to be satisfied with his discernment, in unfolding the motives and circumstances that concurred in bringing about this striking event." "We shall only add, that we have seldom met with more interesting original anecdotes, than those that are contained in the little work which we have now reviewed." Appendix to Monthly Review, vol. 22. dec. 19 wlt&mtm An excellent Horse & Chair, TO be sold on reasonable terms at the Livery Stable, No. 28 North Third-street, N. B. The Horse belonged to a gentleman in one of the Troops in this City. dec. 17 3taw2w
ALL PERSONS, HAVING claims against the Estate of SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHAN A. SMITH, or JOHN DORSEY, } Executors. nov. 9 3taw6w
BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America—By Benjamin Smith Bar- ton, M. D. Correspondent Member of the Socie- ty of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massa- chusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encourage- ment of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
JAVA COFFEE, 350 Bags of First Quality, Now landing from on board the ship INDIA, at Mr. Thos. Penrose's Wharf, and for sale by John Ashmead, No. 265, South Front-Street. WHO HAS ON HAND, For Sale, on reasonable terms, Coffees Bastas Black Taffaties, &c. dec. 10 codif
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double headed, and canister shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes, Common cutlasses Guns flutes of all kinds Tin-plates No. 1—3—5 boxes Patent shot in casks of 500. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. October 29. co. ff.
Insurance Company of North America. THE STOCK HOLDERS, are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 8th of January next, (being the se- cond Tuesday in the Month) for the elec- tion of twenty-five Directors for the ensu- ing year. E. HAZARD, Sec'y. Dec. 12th.
An Apprentice Wanted. A YOUTH, Of Reputable Connections, & sufficient qualifications, is wanted as an Apprentice to the Business of a No- tary Public and Conveyancer.—Enquire of the Prin- ter. Dec. f. m. awt
FOR SALE, No. 7, South Fourth-Street 1000 pieces Nankeens, A Box of Silks 20 Boxes powdered Sugar Candy of 133 wt. A parcel very fine Caffa. C. HAIGHT. dec. 5 3taw2w FOR SALE, A well improved Plantation, Of one hundred and twenty acres, VERY beautifully situated in the county of Montgomery, about twenty miles from the city.—The buildings are all new and finished so as to accommodate a genteel family only—For further information, enquire at the Pennsylvania Coat-of-Arms, nineteen miles from town, and three above Morris-town. december 15 fa.&w. ff.