Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-05-30 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2088.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 30, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing...
UNITED STATES, } fs. Pennsylvania District, } IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States...
The armed French vessel called LA UNION, With all and singular her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, captured by the public armed vessel called the Constellation, THOMAS TRUXTON, Esquire, Commander...
UNITED STATES, } fs. Pennsylvania District, } IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States...
The armed French vessel, called LES AMIS, With all and singular her apparel guns & appurtenances, captured by the United States' sloop of War the Montezuma...
UNITED STATES, } fs. Pennsylvania District, } IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States...
The armed French vessel called LATARTUEFE, With all & singular her apparel guns and appurtenances, captured by the public armed vessel called the United States, John Barry, Esq. Commander...
TO BE SOLD, For approved notes at 90 days, on Wednesday evening the 29th instant, at the Merchants' Coffee-house, THE SLOOP DISPATCH, nearly new...
THE SLOOP PEGGY, Timbers mulberry and red cedar, Has just under gone a thorough repair, to render her fit for immediate service...
The British Letter-of-Marque NIGER, For KINGSTON, (Jam.) Now ready to take her cargo on board, can receive some freight. For terms apply to ROSS & SIMSON.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 139, 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.
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, HYON, Hyon Skin, Young Hyson, Souchou, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankeens, China Ware, assorted, Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks.
They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfums, Choppa and Pulicat Romals, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher.
Just Received, By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscribers, 89 tons best St. Peterburgh Hemp 599 pieces English Sailedcloth 2 trunks, containing Satins, Ribbons, Silk Handkerchiefs, Persian and Gauze...
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market Street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONSAK...
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS.
Old French Brandy in large and small casks, 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 sheet pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tierce Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith.
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Cambrics Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-Street.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Ruffia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, COSSAS A few bales Bengal HUMHUMS. 1100 buhels St. Martins Salt.
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hyson Tea; An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dollars in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR.
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No 4185, 5 shares No 4186, and 3 shares No 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No 2058, which were forwarded by the Countess of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York...
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hawer, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS.
Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to JOHN RILEY, of West-Chester, in Chester county, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands are requested to bring in their accounts to either of the Subscribers. EBENEZER LARGE, JOHN FRIES, JOSEPH CLARK, Philadelphia, April 23
MAIL COACHEES. BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M.
THE SALE. Of the Springerbury Lots, WHICH commenced on the 20th April last, will be continued on the premises, on Saturday the 21st of June next, at 2 o'clock, P.M. under the same terms, viz. "Cash for lots of 50 feet front, and under, and for those of a larger size one half cash immediately, and the other half to be paid for in six months from the day of sale."
LOST or MISLAID, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knox, and for which, application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE.
The creditors of the subscriber, ARE requested to take notice that he has applied to the court of common pleas, for the county of Bucks, to extend to him the benefit of an act of the legislature of this state, passed the 4th of April, 1798, for the benefit of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the 11th Monday in August next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks. JOHN MORKOW.
NOTICE. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of DUOAS DE VALION, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren.
FOR SALE, THE time of a Black Boy, thirteen years of age, has fifteen years to serve—He is stout, active and healthy. Enquire at No 127, Chestnut-street. may 13
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. WM. GOVETT, Treasurer.
DONATION LANDS. Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the Subscribers authorized by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next.
JOHN DONALDSON, Com't'r. SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg't'r. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of } Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. (16) diw (m.w.saf)
Freight to be had. THE Subscribers have 3000 bushels of SALT to ship to the Havana or New Orleans—Any person who will take it at a moderate freight will please apply at No. 95, North Water-street, to PRATT & KINTZING.
Who have for Sale, 70 tons Hemp, 14 pipes choice Old Port Wine, Claret, Roll Brimstone, Havana Segars, Demijohns, Window Glass, Glue, Ticklenburghs and Oznaburghs, Checks, Stripes, &c. &c. may 20 m & f gw
Came to the plantation of the subscriber the 9th instant, A BROWN MULE, BLIND of the eye; the owner is desired to come in three weeks from this date, prove property, pay charges, and take it away, otherwise it will be sold to pay charges. JOHN M'MULLEN. Byberry township, Philadelphia county, May 21 (23) 1 thfa.m.38
MISS CURRIE Respectfully informs the Ladies of Philadelphia, that she is now SELLING OFF AN Elegant Assortment of Millinery, At the first cost. Spruce street, No. 66. may 10 1/2 f.m.3w
An ARCHITECT & ENGINEER, Who has been regularly bred, WANTS EMPLOYMENT. A line directed to A. B. and left at this office, will be attended to. may 24 1/2 eo6t
TO Distillers and owners of Stills. WHEREAS by an act of Congress passed the 3rd day of May 1792 entitled "An act concerning the Duties on Spirits distilled within the United States" it is required of all persons having or keeping a still, or stills, to make entry thereof between the last day of May and the first day of July, on each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. Notice is therefore hereby given to all Distillers or owners of stills within the County of Montgomery, to make entry of them at the office of Inspection at the house of the subscriber in Norriton township, in the county aforesaid. DANIEL S. CLAER, coll'r. 3 div. 1 sur. of Penn. may 20. 2awif
FOR SALE, A few Ton of excellent UPLAND HAY. may 17 d6t
Lost, last evening, A GREY HOUND, of the English breed; HAS a brass collar round her neck with the name of Thomas Sterling on it; body quite white, except a small spot on her left side; each cheek of a dove colour; answers to the name of Dove. Whoever has taken her up, and will deliver her at the Indian Queen, shall be rewarded. may 10
Bank of North America. May 10, 1799. A General meeting of the stockholders will be held at the Bank on Tuesday the 28th inst. at ten o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of electing three Directors, in the places of Mordecai Lewis deceased, and Miers Fisher and Richard Rundle, resigned. By order of the board, RICHARD WELLS, Cashier.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of six per cent. and Deferred funded Stock, standing in the following names, the property of JOHN CLARK, Esq. of Yorkshire, in England: the said Certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York.
Table with 4 columns: Dote. Cts. No., Amount, Date, Remarks. Includes entries for John and Francis Baring & Co. London, Frederick Lodewyk Braunberg of Amsterdam, and Jonathan Hoare of London.
36,014. 97 6 per cent stock, Dote. Cts. No., Amount, Date, Remarks. Includes entries for Register Certificate to Herman Katenkamp of Great Britain, and John Warder & Co of London.
WILLING'S & FRANCIS. Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of 6 per cent funded stock the said certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York:
No. 3072, Signed Joseph Nourre, in favor of Samuel and Henry Waddington, dated February 13, 1795; for dollars 2000. No. 2964, Signed Joseph Nourre, to William & Jan Willink, and Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, agents for the United States at Amsterdam, dated January 31st, 1795 for five hundred dollars. WILLING'S & FRANCIS.
NOTICE. A Certificate of one share of Bank Pennsylvania stock, No. 725, in my name, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. JOHN VAUGHAN. april 20 d6w
FOR SALE, At No. 246, High-street, A Handsome Coach, Coachbox, Phaeton, & Pair of Horses, Either separately or together. Also—a handsome Narragansett Mare and Grey Horse, very easily gaited. may 24
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kennington, the Delaware and Jersey, Enquire of EDWARD BONSAK & Co. march 4

WILLIAM MANNING, Tin Plate Worker, No. 220 SOUTH SECOND STREET, IMPAIRED with a due sense of gratitude for the numerous favors conferred on him since his commencement in business, begs leave to present his most sincere thanks to his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC, and to inform them that he has for sale every Article in the TIN TRADE, which he will ven- der on as moderate terms as any person in the city.
THE ROASTER, which has of late become so particularly useful throughout the United States, is rendered more so by an improvement of his own, which he flatters himself cannot be imitated by any other person. He trusts that an assiduous Attention will ensure him the protection of a discerning Public. N. B. Merchants and Captains of vessels supplied with Shot Cannons, Lanterns, Cooking Utensils, and every other article in the above line necessary for ship's use. Country Orders executed with punctu- ality and despatch. May 21 to 11 A.M.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 20th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for sub- scriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 4th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums ex- pressed in the subscription certificates:—No cer- tificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be pre- sented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in conse- quence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
FOR SALE, 71 bales Surinam Cotton, And a quantity of best quality RUSSIA DUCK. APPLY TO Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 9, South Water Street. May 20 d.w
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Fil- bert and Thirteenth-streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 28th day of this instant Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second time of his desertion) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, flm built.—The other, Hilary Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, fandy hair, a remarkable ringworm on the left of his lip.—(Went off in uniform.) N. B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known to present. W. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps. May 20
A Handsome New House, Within 5 miles of the city. TWO stories high, together with a grass lot, it is in a very good situation for business—the terms will be made very convenient to the purchaser— Enquire of the printer. May 20
Valuable Lands for Sale. ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New- Market, in Delaware county, all that valuable tract of parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the south side and bordering on the Choptank river several miles, sup- posed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each. The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give immediate security for the purchase money, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual installments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commit- sioners to contract for and purchase the lands com- monly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dor- chester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this State, and to repeal the act of assem- bly therein mentioned," passed at November ses- sion, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the State of Maryland. April 10. d.m
Notice. THE subscribers, having been appointed ad- ministrators of the estate of Mr. John Lup- ton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him with- out delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street. April 26 d.m
WILLIAM COBBETT HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAYIAD AND MÆVIAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQUIRE. To which is prefixed, A NOTICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman.
IN introducing this celebrated work to the Gen- tlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress-proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amuse- ment and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and it has an advan- tage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle which is prefixed to it, and which must be ex- tremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it proves that there are Ameri- cans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Genuines of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. New- march, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Evans, Charleston. Copies will be put up for other places, as soon as occasions offer. May 28
MALPHERSON'S BLUES. MAY 29, 1799. The Artillery, Grenadiers and Infantry are ordered to parade at the MANAGE, in Chestnut-street on Thursday the 30th inst. precisely at 4 o'clock P. M. completely e- quipped for the purpose of going through their firings—Blank Cartridge will be fur- nished those who have not been supplied. By order of the Commandant. JOHN M'CAULEY, Adjutant.
THE Second Troop of Volunteer Cavalry of the United States is ordered to meet at the Manage on Saturday next at 3 o'clock P. M. in complete uniform. JONA. ROBESON, Lieut. May 29.
Pennsylvania Population Company. Notice is hereby Given, TO THE SHAREHOLDERS, that an assef- ment of Six Dollars is levied on each share, payable immediately, which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Com- pany's Office, No. 53, North Fourth Street. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Secretary. May 20. 3w2w
Supposed to have been Stolen, And detained by the subscribers, a few days since, a valuable plated BRIDLE BITT. The following articles were al- so found in a trunk in their cellar some time a- go, which it is presumed were left through mis- take or stolen and deposited there (as the cellar door was out of order and not fastened for sev- eral nights together) viz.—
4 Dozen pair Leather Gloves. The owners of the above goods, by proving property and paying the expense of advertising, may receive them on application at no. 132, Market Street, to HAINES & JONES. Who have for sale as usual, Mens and womens fashionable saddles of vari- ous descriptions and first quality; likewise in- ferior and common ditto; an assortment of elegant plated bridles; ditto common ditto of all kinds. They also manufacture and have for sale, plated and brass-mounted Harness; all sorts wagon gears; cavalry equipments, such as light horse caps, pistol holsters, sword belts, &c. &c. together with every other article apper- taining to their line of business. They also offer 25 cents reward for tak- ing up a black apprentice boy, who has escaped from their service, called JARED, about 14 years old; he is active, saucy and dirty. All persons are cautioned not to harbour him. May 28 Gt
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connoisseur Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a ge- neral assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sad- lery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. April 10. end of
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. A N Excellent three story Brick House, situ- ate at the corner of 7th and Race-streets;— the house is about 25 feet front and well finish- ed in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remark- ably airy, having a public square open in Front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, be- tween Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 23 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz els, on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desira- ble situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situ- ate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good gar- den and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadel- phia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northhampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling- house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a fur- ther description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the pre- mises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Phil- adelphia, adjoining to Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers horses; the house is now occupi- ed as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and me- adow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb 7 that it
NOTICE. THE Public are requested not to receive any drafts, notes, obligations or bills of any kind drawn in favor of or indorsed by Abijah Hunt. J. & A. Hunt. Jesse & Abijah Hunt. Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt. Abijah & Jno. W. Hunt. Snodgrass, & Co. Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the Subscribers. About twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the car- rier at the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians. SAMUEL MEEKER. April 26. in that it
BOARDING. A few Young Men can be accommodated with Gentlemen Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is quiet, fart and healthy. May 25. end of
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street. Feb 11 d.m
UNITED STATES, } ss. Pennsylvania District. } ss. IN pursuance of a Decree of the Honorable Rich- ard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania Dis- trict, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee House in the City of Philadelphia, on Mon- day the 3d day of June next at 11 o'clock at noon The Brigantine or vessel called the AMIALE ADELE. With her tackle, apparel, appurtenances, and cargo, consisting of sugar, coffee, oranges & limes. The same having been libelled against, prosecu- ted and condemned, as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols, marshal. Marshal's Office, May 25, 1799. dts
THE PARTNERSHIP OF TUNIS, ANNESLEY & Co. BEING dissolved by the death of Thomas Roberts, all those who have any demands against them are desired to furnish their accounts and those indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Richard Tunis or Robert Annesley, surviving partners, who pur- pose continuing the business as usual under the firm of TUNIS & ANNESLEY. And have for sale, James' River, } Georgia, } Carolina, } Maryland } 5th mo 28th TOBACCO Of good quality. d.t
120 hhds. of sugar, and about 100,000 wt. coffee in calks and bags Chosen from large quantities at Surinam, is just arrived in the ship Spy, Captain Well, And for sale by Stephen Kingston, No. 46, Walnut st. Also—A few pumbeons 4th proof JAMAICA RUM, and some IRISH SAIL CANVASS. May 25. end of
City Bridge Subscription. THE President and Directors of the Compa- ny for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Phi- ladelphia, having, at the time of their first pub- lication, received subscriptions to near half the amount of the capital or joint stock thereof; suspended further solicitations until a site on which to erect said bridge should be procured.— That object being now effected, by a purchase of the necessary property at the west end of High Street, so both sides of the river Schuyl- kill.
Public Notice is Given, That the book for Subscriptions to the capital or joint stock of the said company will be opened at their office No. 23, north Fifth Street, on Mon- day the 10th of June next, and continue open from ten to one o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) until the whole shall be subscribed for, on the terms specified in the act of incorpora- tion.— The time is extended in order to afford op- portunity to the friends of this important un- dertaking, on the west side of Schuylkill, at a distance, to participate in an object of great public good.—Subscriptions and deposits may nevertheless be previously made at the Treas- urer's office, No. 73 Church alley, subject to a pro- portionate reduction on the amount of subscrip- tions over and above the limited number of shares, if any there shall be, at the end of the 10th day of June ensuing. In the 10th section of the act of incorpora- tion it is enacted, that the net profits on tolls may equal, but shall not exceed 5 per cent an- nually; and that the excess shall compose a fund for the redemption of the said bridge. A port folio is opened at the said office, to re- ceive all communications, prints or drawings, on the subjects of bridges, ancient or modern, build- ing in water, cements, mortar centres, caissons coffer-dams, or any information which may tend to mature the knowledge of the directors previous to the intended erection; They are sol- icited, care will be taken of them, and returned if desired. JOHN DORSEY, Secy pro tem. Philadelphia, May 27th 1799. mwf 13j
FOR SALE. 50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Russell, state of Vir- ginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Gueat, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in poss- ession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscri- bers. Every satisfaction will be given with re- spect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to F. & A. TUBEUF. Peterburg, Feb. 11. 2w3m
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, TO the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third-street. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS Baltas Mamoodies Humhoons Tafaties Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
THE GAZETTE. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 30. From the Trenton Federalist. COMMUNICATION. Rules for Jacobinical Debate. The leading principle of a Jacobin is first to deceive and lastly to destroy. If a mea- sure to repel a foreign enemy or to strengthen our internal government be the subject of consideration, a Jacobin in all his debates, whether in conversation among his friends, or in set speeches before hearers, carries his principle into effect under four essential rules. In the first place, a Jacobin declares his high approbation of the constitution of the United States, and professes to support it at the risk of the loss of life and fortune. Un- der the exercise of this rule he declines to gain the concurrence of all weak men, to those mischievous proceedings, which he is constantly attempting against his country; but men of understanding are never led astray by his pretensions, for they know, that while he hath patriotism in his mouth, he hath treason in his heart. Secondly, a Jacobin is warm for the pri- vileges of the people, is strenuous for the rights of man, calls himself a citizen of the world, and expresseth general benevolence for all the human race. He is apprehensive, that government may become a tyranny, and that the poor may be oppressed by the rich to such a degree, that they may be doomed to nothing but to pay taxes and to starve for the want of bread. In short, he appears to be eaten up with zeal for the good of the people. When he is proceeding through this part of his discourse under the application of the second rule, he attempts to acquire for his purposes all ambitious men, who constant- ly pretend an entire devotion to the interest of the people, while they pursue nothing but their own private views for riches and for power; but Federalists, true to the support of the government and to the good of their country, and well aware of Jacobinical arts, know, that this Jacobin despises the people, is their very enemy, and designs nothing less than to rule the poor and to plunder the rich. Thirdly, after some worthy patriot, who in the hour of danger is wise and firm for his country's good, hath proved to every in- genious mind the great utility and the cer- tain propriety of the present proposal, a Ja- cobin with more than metaphysical subtlety turns to the impatience of all honest men the subject with distractions and exceptions and endeavours to prove, that although the proposed matter may abstractedly and theo- retically be beneficial, (for the poor creature is not capable of giving the proposition a di- rect answer) yet that, at the present time, and in the manner at present proposed, and in the present place, and by the present com- pany, the subject under discussion is so far from being beneficial and practicable, that it will certainly be ruinous to the whole coun- try, and that it will in every respect be ut- terly impracticable. Under the use of this third rule he throws up his shoulders, shakes his head, and looks very cunning. By the application of this third rule he hopes to at- tach to his side of the controversy all sophis- tical wits, who know how to save a penny and to lose a state, and who know equally well how to gain a voice and to introduce a hostile fleet into our harbours and an invading army into our country. An open division in the company now engaged in conversation takes place; Jacobins with vice and atheism on one side, and Federalists with virtue and religion on the other, tongue to tongue, hand to hand, and foot to foot, in the war of words, when strength of argument flow from the friends of government and nothing but uproar is heard from its enemies; while the debate is bandied all round the circle of the company.
And fourthly and lastly, hoping that atheism may be substituted for the Christian religion, that anarchy may supercede government, and that French Democrats and their partizans may in this country as well as in others, be "At peace with the poor and at war with the rulers and the rich," as they pretend, and that he and they may live in idleness not & rapine on the industry, labour and produce of Federalists, a Jacobin collects in himself all his strength, summons all his party, and with animosity against patriots and with bitterness ag'nt their steps he gives his sentiments fully and p'itively against the subject of debate. Under the exercise of this fourth and last rule, a Jacobin expects the assent of all weak and ambitious men and of all sophists, and of all those who, like himself, are sworn enemies to good government; and in this he is not disappointed. After explicit and final declaration of sentiments on all sides, the reckoning is called for and paid, the company is dissolved, and every one retires to his respective place of abode, the friend of or- der to do all the good he can, and the friend to disorder to effect all the evil in his power. Gentle reader, if either in large or small companies, in inns or elsewhere, you hear any speaker applying in his discourse all these four rules of debate, you may with- out hesitation dub such speaker for a Jacobin, a French democrat, a disorganizer, or for any other thing except a religious patriot and an honest man; but if he omit any one of the four rules, he is not to be deemed worthy of the high rank of a Jacobinical speaker, but he is to be placed in the low grade of a partizan of some Jacobinical speaker, and he is only to be declared to entertain Jacobinical sentiments and to give Jacobinical voices. "By their fruits you shall know them." And so endeth the first book containing the rules of Democratic Debate.
APPENDIX To the Report of the Secret Committee of the HOUSE OF COMMONS, Ordered to be printed on the 15th of March 1799. APPENDIX (No. 28.) Translations of Instructions to Brigadier Ge- neral Humbert, commanding the Secret Expedition entrusted to the Legion "de Francois."
As soon as the formation of the Legion and the weather will permit, General Hum- bert, who will have made the necessary ar- rangements respecting the transports with Vice Admiral Cornie, is to conduct his Troops to St. Malo, there to embark them to be embarked, and immediately to set sail for the County of Cornwall, in the kingdom of England.
The Garrison, which, in pursuance of my orders, General Humbert, is to take away from Chateaucuneuf, is to be replaced by Ge- neral Virges; and General Humbert, on the eve of his departure, is to apprise General Virges thereof.
The Expedition must, if possible, depart in the night time; and during the passage the ships are to make all the sail possible. General Humbert is to take care that the most perfect order be preserved on board.
The troops are to receive their usual al- lowances; but when they are ready to dis- embark, they are to be furnished with four days provisions, and a double ration of bran- dy is to be allowed them; this they are to drink immediately, in order to refresh them- selves after the fatigues of the voyage.
The disembarkation must be effected with all possible expedition. The powder and ammunition must be carried by the Soldiers, until such time as they shall have advanced far enough into the Country to produce bar- hors, which are then to be employed in that service.
The ammunition must not, on any occa- sion whatever, be left behind; and fresh sup- plies of it must be procured whenever oppor- tunity occurs.
During the two first days march the Le- gion must remain undivided; and care must be taken to prevent any of the men from straggling.
General Humbert will of course feel the propriety of speedily advancing to a woody and mountainous situation before he attempts any act of hostility. He must take care to avoid swampy ground, not only because it is un- wholesome, but because he might expose him- self to the danger of being surrounded by troops, who would certainly not fail to make use of the advantages which such situations always afford.
The Expedition of General Humbert has three principal objects in view: The first is to put the Country into a state of Insurrec- tion: the second is to embarrass the Commerce of our Rivals: the third is to prepare and facilitate the means of making a Descent, by giving the greatest perplexity to the English Government.
The class of People the most easily to be moved to insurrection, as in all Countries, is the poorest class. This may be effected by distributing money or drink among them; by ascribing to the Government the public wretchedness; by instigating them, and facili- tating their means to revolt, to pillage the public granaries, and to plunder the property of the Rich, whom they always regard with an eye of contempt.
It is, however, necessary to observe, that how regardlessof the English people may be of morality, they are attached to their Laws, and respect the Magistrates, even dur- ing the insurrections which have sometimes taken place; it will therefore be expedient to spare the property belonging to, or in any wise connected with, the civil and municipal magistracy. It will also be advisable to pur- sue the same line of policy with respect to the Country Landholders and Merchants. The expenses must then be borne by the great, the Lords (those who belong to the Opposi- tion Party are to be spared, whenever they are known), the Ministers, the Naval and Military officers, especially those of the mil- itia. The houses, the granaries, the cattle, the forests, and every thing belonging to any of these, must be distributed among the people, or pillaged by them. These calam- ities, which those of the Republic compel us to inflict, and to which a ferocious Nation constrains us to expose it, will induce many of the labouring people and the rabble of the country to espouse our cause; but they must on no account be incorporated with our own Troops; they must be formed into new Corps, and placed under the command of the French officer belonging to the Legion, in order that no native of the country may be- come acquainted with the fate of our force. They should also be kept separate, and as much in this respect as circumstances will permit. It is principally by means of the new companies that the insurrection will be fomented.
GEORGE TOWN, May 24. We are informed, that the wheat fields in a great part of Virginia are entirely de- stroyed by the insect called the Hessian fly; the ravages of which extend from the Po- tomac nearly or quite to North Carolina. Thus where verdant and flourishing fields of finest species of grain on earth, would now have promised the rich harvest, there is al- ready extensive and dreary desolation. The hope and joy of the husbandman have early perished.
BALTIMORE, May 27. Great damage was done by a violent thun- der gust on Friday evening last. Several vessels were driven ashore in the bay, and many supposed to be totally lost. A person who arrived in town on Saturday, from the Eastern-shore, informs, that about three leagues below the bodkin, he passed a vessel bottom upwards, but too deep in the wa- ter to discover her name—she had a green bottom and appeared to be a bay packet. Another vessel has also been met with bottom up—on her stern the word "Fal- con" was perceptible.

By this Day's Mail.
BALTIMORE, May 28.
This morning, between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock, a fire broke out in the lake house Mr. Patrick Millan, in South-street, and it has been occasioned by the bursting of the oven. The citizens soon turned out with their usual alacrity; but, notwithstanding every possible exertion was made by them to extinguish the flames, they in a short time spread to the buildings on Pratt-street, thence, round the corner of Pratt-street and Franklin Lane, to within one door of Wood-street. In the other direction, they extended themselves round the corner of Pratt and South-streets, to within two doors of Wood-street; and left nothing but the bare walls, that was not previously removed.
The fires on the latter street and one on South-street, which are all that remain of the square, have been considerably injured. A list of the buildings destroyed, with the names of the owners and occupiers.
William Woods, three stores, occupied by Woods, Taylor and Co.—James Piper—and William Jessop.
Redmond Barry, 1 house, by himself.
A. W. Davey, 1 store, by William Ryland.
Mr. Pascault, 1 do. by Gerard Tepkin.
Patrick Millan, 1 house, and bake do. by himself.
Benjamin Williams, 2 stores, by Von Kanff and Aufpach—and himself.
John Stur & Co. 1 do. by Rogers and Owens—and himself.
John McEan & Co. 1 do. by James Corrie.
Elizabeth Lawson, 1 do. by Solomon Bette.
The damages sustained on this occasion, are computed at 2 or 300,000 dollars.
NORFOLK, May 23.
Yesterday the following Address was presented by a committee from the mayor, Recorder, and Aldermen of this Borough to capt. Truxton.
To THOMAS TRUXTON, Esq. commander of the U. S. ship of war Constellation.
Sir,
The mayor, Recorder, and Aldermen of the Borough of Norfolk, take pleasure in welcoming you to your native shores.
Amid our congratulations on your safety, and that of the brave officers and men under your command, we view it, as a circumstance of pleasing contemplation, that at a time when the interests of your country call for the exertions of its citizens, you, Sir, by your late brilliant contest, have been the first to evince, to an imperious and insulting nation, the only TRIBUTE they can ever exact from the American character.
May your future returns to the bosom of a grateful country, be as auspicious as the present.
We are, Sir, in behalf of the Mayor, Recorder, and Aldermen,
Your obedient servants,
Seth Foller, } Committee J. K. Read, }
To which he returned the following Answer.
To the Mayor Recorder and Aldermen of the Borough of Norfolk.
GENTLEMEN,
I receive with unexpressible emotions (through your committee Messrs. Foller and Read) the honor you have done me by this address. To be thus welcomed to my native shores, after a fatiguing campaign, and for my conduct to have met the approbation of so honorable and so respectable a body, in one of the first states of the union, is highly gratifying to my heart, and will leave an impression on my mind, that can only be defaced by the end of my existence.
To have been the first to evince, to an imperious and insulting nation, that the thunder of cannon and showers of ball, is the only tribute they can exact from the United States, has been my good fortune—for I have no doubt, but any of my brother commanders, in the other ships, having such a brave set of officers, and so active and determined a crew as that of the Constellation, would have done at least as much as has been imputed to me, if chance had given them the opportunity.
Accept, fellow-citizens, my sincere thanks for your good wishes towards me in future and believe me always devoted to the honor, interest and happiness of my country.
Your obedient humble servant,
Thomas Truxton.
May 12, 1799.
The following is a correct list of the captures made by the Constellation frigate, during her last cruise.
L'Insurgente, 40 guns, 409 Men.
L'Union, Letter of Marque, Dry Goods and Prisons.
L'Diligente, Dirto, Flour.
Sibs Brothers, of London, recaptured.
By the Constellation, we also learn, that the U. S. brig Richmond, Lieut. Speake, has captured a French Schooner loaded with coffee.
Per the Schooner Two Brothers, capt. Esterbrook, 7 days from New-Providence.
NASSAU, April 19.
The brig Nancy, Coffin, from New-Orleans for Havana, with lumber, is sent in here by the Primrose privateer, West.
The Hero privateer is in the offing, with the American ship Eagle, Dennet, from Philadelphia, detained under suspicion of having enemy's property on board.
April 23.
Yesterday arrived here, a Danish Government Schooner, with col. Peterson, who is a Commissioner appointed to enquire into the captures and detentions of vessels, sailing under Danish colors made by the British cruisers in the West Indies. She left Port Royal on the 7th inst. when there was nothing new; and on the 12th called in at Cape Nicholas Mole, from which gen. Tou-
ssant had come a few days before, to meet Lieut. Col. Hircourt at Port-au-Prince.
Augustus Love, the pirate, who was seen from hence to England in the Protege frigate, has made his escape from Plymouth, and is supposed to be ere this in the West Indies at his old occupation.
American fchr. Sally and Peggy, Holliday, from Baltimore for Havana, with contraband goods; by the privateer Dalber, Picket.
April 26.
A Spanish Xebec, laden with Whale Oil, &c. lately from Malaga, was last week cut out of Porto Plata, in St. Domingo, to windward of Monte Christi, by the Lark privateer, captain Tucker, and arrived here today.
RICHMOND, May 21.
EXTRACT FROM THE EXAMINER.
"It is certainly necessary that the people of this country should weigh well the consequences of entering into those standing armies which are now rising in this country. Can any affectionate and prudent father willingly let his son consigned over to every vice which can disgrace human nature? Can any sensible young man engage with a body of men who have not one solitary virtue to compensate for their innumerable vils? Can he become a member of a society in which his principles will be contaminated and his moral feelings extinguished?—It is said that there are to be twenty two Legions in Virginia where the recruiting business is to be carried on and that to mark out the particular places of rendezvous is one of the objects of the military officers that are now in town. It is to be hoped that for the honor of Virginia there will be but few persons so ignorant or so unprincipled as to associate with the miserable beings who generally compose standing armies. Fellow-citizens, let not their intriguing arts ensnare you, let not their handsome coats and neat appearance captivate you, let not their imudent swagger, and lofty airs frighten you into compliance. Be guarded. Freemen ought to adhere to the militia."
Richmond, May 16, '99.
REMARKS.
That the impudent swagger and lofty air of the federal troops should excite the fears of the Examiner or any other jacobin, is as natural as that they should be offensive to the French, our open enemies; the mortifying circumstance of his not being admitted to associate with them while in town, accounts for his illiberality towards those who were. It is hoped that for the honor of Virginia, there will be but few persons so ignorant or so unprincipled as to associate with the miserable beings who generally compose standing armies, but what of all other things seems to be most distressing to him, he seems to be afraid that their intriguing arts may ensnare him into an enlistment; and that their handsome coats and neat appearance may captivate—Who? Madame; but although his diminutive figure and squeaking voice (strong evidence of imbecility) may be sufficient ground for one of his fears, it most certainly secures him from the other; for his strength would not enable him to carry a musket or a drum, and his Eunuch-like voice is not suited to the fife. The soldiers are men, as well calculated to charm and give pleasure to the women as to excite the fears of jacobins.
A SOLDIER.
Richmond, May 19, '99.
NEWARK, May 28.
COMMUNICATION.
FACTION.
Among the many absurdities that attach to the opposers of our government, that of the gross perversion of language is not the least singular. If ever there was a government that could strictly be styled the peoples that of America is one. Yet the men chosen by the people to administer it, and the great bulk of the people who support it are termed a faction. If these compose the faction in this Country, then the legitimate government is lodged somewhere else, And where are we to look for it? Is it at Monticello in Virginia—at Lyons in Vermont?—is it lodged with the Kentucky Assembly?—or the Irish in the suburbs of Philadelphia? Do its decrees issue from the foul pages of the Aurora, the Argus, or the Centinel of Freedom? Or are they to be gathered from the hasty resolutions of some obscure town meeting.
But the Federal cause cannot be successfully assailed by truth, by decent argument, or found reasoning; for there is nothing in its character on which they can take hold. No; the more it is brought to the touchstone of truth, the brighter it shines. But calumny, like a bottomless pit of filth, is forever sending forth its noxious vapor, to obscure its beauty, and bring it down to the standard of its own deformity—a FAction! Those who apply this term to the federal government and its supporters, know they are a faction themselves; and they know the deserved odium that belongs to the character of the faction: hence it is that they apply the term to their opposers—Like the house-breaker, who thinks to escape detection by running into the street, and crying—stop thief!
CHARLESTON, May 8.
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA. By his Excellency Edward Rutledge, Governor and Commander in Chief, in and over the State aforesaid.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS I have received information that a malignant contagious fever now rages at the Havana; and it being of high importance to the health of the inhabitants of this state, that measures should immediately be adopted to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity; I have, therefore, thought fit to issue this my proclamation, ordering and directing that all vessels which shall arrive in this port from the Havana, or from any other part of the island of Cuba, be brought to under the guns of Fort Johnson, and there perform a quarantine of twenty one days.
And I do further order and direct that all vessels which shall arrive in this port from any part of the West-India Islands, the Spanish Main, Periscaba, or the Mediterranean, shall be subject to examination by the port physician, and to the performance of quarantine as he shall judge it necessary; and I do hereby prohibit and forbid all pilots and other persons, from bringing any of the said vessels so arriving in port, beyond Fort Johnson, until they shall have received a permit for that purpose from the port physician. And the commanding officer at Fort Johnson, the port physician, and all other officers whose duty it is to attend to the same, as hereby required to be strict and punctual in the due execution of the regulations required by this my proclamation.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the state, in the city of Charleston, the tenth day of May, Anno Domini, 1799, and in the 23d year of the independence of the United States of America.
EDWARD (L. m. s.) RUTLEDGE. By the Governor. ISAAC MOTTE DART, Sec'y of State.
Yesterday arrived the brig Little Benjamin, Cooke, Teneriffe, 39 days.
The brig Little Benjamin, which arrived yesterday from Teneriffe, a vessel which was purchased in that Island by capt. Cooke, late of the ship Caroline, from London bound to this port, which was captured by a French privateer belonging to Bordeaux, and carried into that Island, where ship and cargo were condemned. The Little Benjamin was an English vessel, captured by the same privateer. Several of the passengers which were on board of the Caroline, at the time of her capture, arrived yesterday with capt. Cooke.
The privateer which captured the Caroline, carried 20 guns and 170 men. Capt. Cooke had 12 guns and 17 men; with this unequal force, he fought the privateer one hour: his mate was the only man wounded; he received a musket ball in the upper part of his cheek, which came out at the other; but he recovered, and arrived with captain Cooke. One man was wounded on board the French vessel.
The Schooner Maria, of Charleston, T. Cortlett, master, failed from Philadelphia the 28th of March, laden with flour, tallow and some dry goods. April 2d, in lat. 23, 27. N. long. 74. 53. W. at half past one o'clock, P. M. a violent whirlwind upset the Maria, there being at the same time no appearance whatever of a squall or hard gale in two minutes after the Schooner was filled with water, whereupon the master and his crew made every exertion to right her again, and for this purpose cut away all her sails from the masts and yards—having laid the vessel until ten o'clock, P. M. they were then obliged to quit her and take to their boat; they endeavoured to keep the head of the boat to the sea, but the wind blowing very fresh from the westward, a heavy sea filled the boat with water several times during the night. At six o'clock A. M. made for the Schooner; at ten o'clock got along side, when one of the men got into the weather cabin window, got a hand saw and cut away both masts, whereupon she righted a little; but at two o'clock, P. M. they were once more compelled to take to their boat, there being a heavy sea from W. N. W. In day light they directed their course by the sun, and during the night by the stars for four days.
On the 6th April, they were fortunately picked up by the sloop Peggy, capt. Joseph Smith, of Rhode-Island, capt. Cortlett and his crew being almost ready to perish with hunger and fatigue.
On the 11th of April, made the island of Bermuda; spoke a fishing boat, on board of which captain Smith put the master and crew of the Maria.
The next day they landed at the town of Hamilton in the island of Bermuda, and were treated very politely by the inhabitants, who raised by subscription 120 dollars for their relief, and afforded every requisite attendance on the sick.
St. Andrew's Society.
THE quarterly meeting of the St. Andrew's Society will be held TO-MORROW Evening, at Barnabas M'Shane's Tavern, North Third Street, at 7 o'clock.
Wm. YOUNG, sec'y pro tem. may 30 thosf
Twenty-five Thousand Dollars
IS yet to let out for one year on good real estate, in this city and its vicinity, by mortgage. The title must be clear and the properties insured. Apply to
JOHN SHIELDS, Broker. No. 22, Chestnut Street. All kinds of Public Securities, Bills of Exchange, Notes, &c. &c. bought and sold on commission. may 30 3sw tm
Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs. M'CREA's, no. 29, north Eighth street. may 30 th fa. mo. tf
Samuel Miles, jun'r.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having affigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
Notice is hereby given,
To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly.
GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, feb. 14. gawtf
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 30.
CONFIRMATION,
Defeat of the French.
Extract of a Letter received by a Merchant of this city, dated LONDON, April 10 '99.
"The French have received a severe check from the Austrians, in a battle which took place lately. They lost upwards of 2000 men; this event is likely to give a new turn to the affairs on the continent. I pray, most sincerely these infamous despots may be crushed and blotted from the face of the earth.
"This goes by the Minerva to Boston, which is to run (and will be out before the fleet) a packet."
Extract of a Letter from Madrid, dated 19th March, 1799.
"I have learned from various quarters, that the gallant defence made by our armed merchant vessels against French privateers, in several instances, has greatly tended to inspire a respect in the crews of the latter for our flag. Captain Gamaliel Bradfard, commanding the ship Mary of Boston, carrying 25 men and 10 four pounders, has acquired much reputation by repulsing two French privateers of superior force, and entering safe at Malaga, a few days ago, with a valuable cargo of fish and sugar. He had not a man killed or wounded. The French privateers soon followed him into the same port, having had two men killed and thirteen wounded—some of them mortally. Letters from Algeciras advise, that the French privateers, which have so long infested the straits of Gibraltar, are now very cautious in not approaching near American vessels, until it be ascertained whether they are well armed or not."
Extract of a Letter from a respectable mercantile house at Lisbon, to a correspondent in this City, dated 27th March 1799.
"A large force is preparing in England to defend this country, so that we have not any apprehensions even if the French should make an attack on it."
"A Federalist" shall be attended to.
Mr. James Caisey is not interested in the new paper, mentioned in an article under the New-York head, in yesterday's Gazette.
This day's Mail, our readers will perceive, brings melancholy news of the further ravages of that destroying element, Fire: Property to the amount of half a million of dollars, is said to have been destroyed in this single instance. Whilst distress in its most horrid forms, is thus repeatedly visiting other cities, how grateful should the citizens of Philadelphia be for their remarkable preservation from this devouring element. It should not, however, be forgotten, that it is to the wise regulations of our corporation, that, under God, we have owed our escape hitherto, and in this view, we ought never to forget the man, (whom men vicious as himself would now reward with civic honors) to whom we are indebted for the nullification of the most salutary and necessary provision that ever was fallen upon for a populous city.
Colonel Silas Talbot of the American navy, heretofore appointed to command the United States' frigate now building in New York, is to command the Constitution, of 44 guns, vice Captain Nicholson.
The Montezuma sloop of war will proceed on a cruise this day or to-morrow, under the command of Capt. Mullowny, late first lieutenant on board the United States.
Capt. Murray, late of the Montezuma, is to be removed to another vessel.
The quarantine of the sloop of war Delaware, Captain Decatur, will be out this day, when she will come up to the city.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
Arrived at the Port.
Brig Aurora, Strickling, Barcelona, via N. York.
The Herald, sloop of war, capt. Russell failed from N. Castle on Tuesday last on a cruise.
The Montezuma, capt. Malony, fails tomorrow.
Brig Polly, Chamonk, from hence, has arrived at Rotterdam.
An armed inward bound brig, was abreast of Chester this morning.
The ship Criterion—of this port, is supposed to have arrived in England, from N. York, as answers to her letters have been received, dated, London, 5th April.
Ship Alex. Hamilton, Fennell, has arrived at London, from N. York.
Arrived at this port, this morning, Schrs. Nancy, Logan from Havana; crew all well; failed the 15th inst.
Ship Harmony, Wittington, of this port sent into New Providence on her passage from Cape Francois to Baltimore, was condemned, with 400 bags of coffee, the remainder of the cargo to the value of 80,000 dollars, is liberated.
On Monday next, the 3d of June,
WILL START,
THE SWIFT-SURE,
A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
To run daily between PHILADELPHIA and NEW-YORK, by the most pleasant Road of BUSTLETON, NEWTOWN, SCOTCH-PLAINS SPRINGFIELD and NEWARK.
THE excellence of this Road, the populoufness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thorough-fare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in Winter and Summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton ferry. This Road is several miles shorter than the Old Road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depends on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the far greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country and a considerable proportion of shade, will render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The SWIFT-SURE will start at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street, Philadelphia. It will go through Frankford to Bustleton, where it will stop to breakfast; from Bustleton it will go through Newtown to Pennypack, to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield, to Scotch-Plains to lodge. The next morning it will stop at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it will go through Newark, and arrive at New-York by noon.
Fare for passengers, 5 Dollars,
Way passengers, 6 cents per mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on 14lbs of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken, only a passenger will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to Packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other Lines of Stages, they think must meet with general approbation.—They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the Stage Book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay, (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons, it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will, however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the Route the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and Taverns as shall always afford good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The Stages are all well-equipped, furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent, sober and obliging drivers. The Proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the Stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ will be continually an object of their attention. They will take care also to see, that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the Taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or imposition shall be practised upon them; in short, they are resolved, that neither pains nor expense shall be wanting to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best Line of Stages in America.
JOHN McCAILL, Philadelphia.
THOS. PAUL, Bustleton.
JOSEPH THORNTON, } New-
NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } town.
JACOB KESLER, }
JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennypack.
THOS. KILLMAN, near Millstone.
ELIAS COMRES, Bound-Brook.
R. STANSBURY, Scotch-Plains.
ISAAC RAWLE, }
ROBERT PEARSON, } Springfield.
Philadelphia, May 30, 1799.
FOR SALE,
The fast sailing Ship
SWIFT PACKET.
She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well fitted for the freights or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to
N. & J. FRAZIER,
No. 95 South Front St.
may 30.
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PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 70 TONS HEMP, which low-priced felt 14 pipes choice old port-wine 100 boxes claret 30 tons roll brimstone 40 kegs yellow ochre 20 do. pearl barley A few barrels lentils 140 boxes Havana sugars 1000 demy-johns 100 boxes window glass few chests liquor cases 4 casks hogs' bristles 1 hhd. blocking } TWINE 2 do. sail A few bundles German steel Several packages flutes and pencils 3 hogheads glue 4 packages mens slippers 1 do. hunting for colours 2 do. quills A few barrels naval stores, &c. &c. And as usual, a great variety of Ticklenburghs, hempen linens, oz- nabrigs, hollans, brown rolls, paterbornes, checks, stripes, &c. &c. which they will sell on reasonable terms. may 18. tuth3w
MADEIRA WINE. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 18 Pipes of Madeira Wine, GIDRON HILL WELLS, Market-Street, No. 195. may 16. 3aw4w
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, Baftas, Mamoodies, Taffees, Colicos, Psena, Rumal and Mulmul } Handkerchiefs. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country. may 16. 3aw1f
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM MOTT, No. 145, Market-Street, Very low for CASH, or a short CREDIT, A large assortment of printed cotton hand'fs. Do-bandanas, Romalls and Shawls, 2 Trunks printed cottons, Belt English lutestrings, modes, 74 superfine cloths. Several packages assorted hand'fs unopened, 18 casks pewter assorted, 1 cask bar tin, 1 trunk ferrets 4d & 6d, 1 trunk furniture fringes, Black and white laces and edgings. may 17. 3aw1f.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 20 pipes of Old Madeira Wine, 2 Cannon—9 pounders 25 coils rigging, from 1 1-4 to 5 inch, 35 bds. of belt James River Tobacco. Willing & Francis, Penn-Street. May 23. tuth & fat ff
NOTICE. All Persons having any De- mands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, Walnut-Street. } Executors JOHN CRAIG, No. 12, Dock-Street. } jan. 14. 3aw1f
TO LET, THAT LARGE AND ELEGANT, H O U S E, No. 192, MARKET STREET, Next door above the President's.—For terms Inquire of ROBERT KID, No. 201, Market Street. may 22. 3otw
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 CASKS of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharp—all 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouds—sprigs— tucks—leupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-Street
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-Street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carrenades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Borroring Pike and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 18 and 24lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24lb. Canister Shot. Also a quantity of belt English, Porter, Clarer and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton Ale in cases of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2aw1f
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty-two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undemounted certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Insti- tution, in favour of James Eckerly Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kukeridge, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates. No. 27002 and 27003 for five shares each. Three certificates. No. 27004 and 27005 for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 23, 1799. taw3m
New-York, May 16, 1799. GENERAL ORDERS. THE following disposition of the two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers has been adopt- ed. Of the first regiment, one battalion com- manded by major Rivard, is assigned to the Western army; another battalion commanded by major Free- man, is to garrison the posts in Georgia and South Carolina; another battalion commanded by major Ford, is to garrison the posts in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland, and the remaining battal- ion commanded by major Toussard, is reserved for the service of the field. Of the second regiment, one battalion command- ed by major Brooks, is to garrison the posts in Del- aware, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and New- York; another battalion commanded by major Jackson, is to garrison the posts in Connecticut, Rhode-Island, Massachusetts and New-Hampshire, and the remaining battalion (one not having yet been raised) commanded by major Hoops, is re- served for the service of the field. The definitive arrangements of officers to the re- spective companies of the battalions of the first re- giment, annexed to the Western army is referred to Colonel Burleek. The following is established with respect to the other battalions. Of that commanded by major Freeman one com- pany is to be officered by Michael Katerfein, capt. George Izard, and Jonathan Robeson, lieutenants; another by Abimaël Y. Nicoll captain, William Morris and Howell Cobb lieutenants; another by John M'Cllelland captain, Robert Rowan and Staats Rutledge lieutenants; another by Frederick Frye captain, Horatio Dayton and Samuel Fowles lieu- tenants. Of that commanded by major Ford, one com- pany is to be officered by Richard S. Blackburn capt., John Saunders and James Triplet lieutenants; another by James Bruff captain, Henry Muhlen- burg and James P. Heath lieutenants; another by Ebenezer Massey captain, Ebenezer Beebe lieu- tenant; another by Staats Morris captain, Philip Lan- dau and Samuel T. Dyon lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Toussard, one company is to be officered by George Ingerfoll capt., Peter A. Darny lieutenant; another by William Littlefield captain, George Rois lieutenant; ano- ther by Joseph Elliot captain, James Rois and William Yates lieutenants; another by Nehemiah Freeman captain, Philip Rodrique and Warham Shepherd lieutenants. The arrangement with respect to the second re- giment is as follows. Of the battalion commanded by major Brooks one company is to be officered by James Read, capt., Theodore Memminger and Robert W. Osborne lieutenants; another by Callender Irvine captain, George W. Carmichael and Charles Wolfsonstorf lieutenants; another by James Still captain, Philip Stewart and Patrick C. Harris lieutenants; another by Walter L. Cochran captain, William L. Co- oper and Robert Heaton, jun. lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Jackson one com- pany is to be officered by Decius Wadsworth capt., Nathaniel Leonard and Francis Gibson lieutenants; another by John Henry captain, John W. Living- ston and T. Knight lieutenants; another by Lemuel Gates captain, George W. Duncan and George Waterhouse lieutenants; another by Amos Sed- dard captain, William Steele and Leonard Williams lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Toussard, one com- pany is to be officered by William M'Rhea captain, James White and John Fergus, jun. lieutenants; another by Samuel Eddins captain, Alexander D. Pope and John Leybourn lieutenants; another by Francis H. Huger, captain, William Deveau and James B. Many lieutenants; another by John Ellison captain, John Hancock and David Evans, jun. lieu- tenants. It is expected that the officers not at present with their companies, and not on the recruiting service, or on some other service, by the special command of major general Hamilton, will immediately join them; and the companies not already at the above mentioned destinations, are to be held in readiness to proceed to them, for which further orders will shortly be given. A true Extract, PHILIP CHURCH, Aid-de-Camp. may 25
FOR SALE, At the two mile stone, on the Wessabickon, or Ridge Road, A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the pur- chaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet front, by 43 1-2 deep, a scullery, milk house, pump, ice house, and farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk-house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of orna- mental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Dela- ware. There is also a small distance from the man- sion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good wa- ter: For terms apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
To be Rented, OR, should an eligible offer be made, it will be sold, free of any encumbrances, and immu- diate possession given, a small neat three story BRICK DWELLING, almost new, situated to the west- ward of Ninth street, consisting of a kitchen, two parlours, the chambers, and a well plastered gar- ret, also an excellent store room, with a leaden cistern for holding cool water, which it receives through pipes from a pump near the door, of the best water,—the rooms are all completely papered and hung with bells, marble chimneys and hearth are in three of the rooms—there is likewise a pizza- za to the fourth front, which renders the back par- lour extremely cool and agreeable in the warm season. The situation is pleasant and perfectly healthy, and well calculated for a family that do not reside in the country during the summer, as being both pleasant as well as convenient to the city for business.—For particulars apply at the house, the fourth east corner of Chestnut and Eleventh streets. may 21. Truth fast
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID, Having purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends, where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: —viz.— A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nests, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16. dw wskf
WISHES TO ENGAGE, In a Wholesale, or Retail Dry Good Store, A YOUNG MAN Of indispensible character—has lately been in the habit of attending a Dry Good Store. A line directed to C. W. at the Office of this Gazette will be promptly attended to. may 21. tu.&ftr.1f
TERMS Of Richard Fokwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1774, to the pre- sent time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Pri- vate Papers of that Body, now first per- mitted to be made public. TERMS. THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 300 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dollars whole bound; but, as the publisher does not intend to print many more than the number subscribed for, a consider- able sum on the price may be expected to non-sub- scribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Govern- ment.
IN all countries, the proceedings, in the com- mencement of their governments, are lost in dark- ness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public re- cords, and the attention of the nation, in those rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys everything, enhances the value of well authenti- cated public records, and renders them almost in- estimable. It is hoped, that Americans will, there- fore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in trans- mitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors —founders of the Columbian nation. The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: Philadelphia, June 15, 1798. To the Honorable the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States. The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia, Respectfully represents That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Con- gress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Fokwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from ma- ny individuals; but that he has delayed prosecu- ting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom, render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase co- pies of that record for themselves. Thomas McKean, John D. Coxe, Charles Heatly, Samson Levy, T. Rofs, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read jun. William Tilghman, John F. Miller, Jo- seph B. McKean, John Beckly, Wm. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Keppele, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Halfowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Read, Thomas Willing, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, jun. Edward Pen- nington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell Septimus, Claypoole James Crookshank, Mathew Carey, Henry K. Hel- muth, Peter D. Haven, John Dunlap, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Fenn. True copy from the original Memorial, pre- sented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798: WILLIAM LAMBERT for JONATHAN W. CONDY, Clerk."
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorized and directed to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are pro- posed to be published by Richard Fokwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the fame. JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 2d, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 20. 3aw1f
A country seat for sale. SITUATE about four miles from the city, and bounding on the river Schuylkill, against the lower end of the white rock, and between Mount Pleasant and the Fountain Green Farms, contain- ing about twenty acres of well watered land, and the prospects from several points thereof are ex- ceeded by few in the neighborhood of Philadelphia. There are now on the premises, a farm house, &c; There are several excellent stone quarries already opened, which are so conveniently situated, that when the Canal shall be in operation, the boats plying therein, may load from the quarries. For terms of sale apply at No. 21, Arch-Street, No. 12, North Third-Street, or No. 52, South Second-Street. N.B. An indefeasible title will be given to the purchaser. may 15. 3t
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 41 feet front in Ches- nut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property re- quires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut street, next door to the pre- mises. march 5. tu.th fa ff
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuyl- kill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 200 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 brick buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn-houses a Smoky 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 & Farm 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. m.1f
CITY BRIDGE. THE President and Directors of the Company incorporated for the purpose of erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadelphia, having contracted with the Select and Common Councils of the said City for a site for such Bridge at the west end of High Street, hereby give NOTICE—That a pre- mium of Two Hundred Dollars will be paid by the said Directors for the most approved plan of a Bridge for the said site, the calculations of which shall be consistent with the following general lim- itations. The material to be of wood, iron or stone, or of those articles combined. The construction to be suitable to the character of the river which is as follows—subject to exact five freshes, occasionally stopping above or below the said High-Street, in the first instance breaking loose and bringing down large masses of ice, tim- ber, &c. in the latter instance causing a back wa- ter swell which has equalled to 19 feet above low water level, and at that height covering a tract of ground near 5 miles in length, by a very con- siderable width—Therefore, As few piers as can be consistent with safety, or without a pier if equally safe and permanent. The opening between the abutments to be not more than 400 feet, nor less than 300 feet. The plans to be accompanied with elevations— explanatory descriptions and estimates—the esti- mates to specify the quantity of materials of each kind, the separate and collective cost thereof when wrought and laid or fixed, the quantity of filling in or dry arches with the backing superstructure and cauleways complete. Offerings consistent with the foregoing will be received at any time previous to the first day of Au- gust next. A section of the river Schuylkill with the ad- jacent grounds on each side at the west end of High- Street will be shown to such persons who may be desirous of exhibiting plans and estimates. JOHN DORSEY, sec'ry, pro tem. Philadelphia, May 13, 1799. The printers of news-papers throughout the U- nited States are requested to insert the above a few times. tuths 1stA
G. SHAW. Respectfully informs the public, he has received from ROBERT JOHNSTON, Apothecary, No. 20, Green Street, Soho, Lon- don, a fresh and very considerable supply of his highly esteemed Medicine. A WARE of the depredations made on every public medicine of established repute and extensive sale, R. Johnston, obtained the King of England's Patent for his invention, not "to recommend" but "to distinguish," Whitehead's Essence of Mustard from SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. "Five years have now elapsed since Mr. Johnston first made known to the world this very extraordinary medicine; during this short period, its efficacy has been so clearly demon- strated that its sale has far exceeded any for- mer example; comparatively there are few fam- ilies in England or the United States which have not either heard of or experienced its beneficial effects and with heartfelt satisfaction he had the happiness to declare Whitehead's Essence of Mustard has cured more persons afflicted with Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Com- plaints of the Stomach and other Pain- ful Maladies. Then all the Medicines ever before made public, indeed, the instances, of its efficacy and letters of acknowledgment from "the most re- spectable characters" are so numerous that a large volume could not possibly contain them, it has also obtained the approbation of the most eminent men of the faculty and is honoured by the use and recommendation of the first families in England, Ireland and America. A COUNTERFEIT. R. JOHNSTON has reason to believe a large quantity under the name of "Improved Essence of Mustard," as well as many others, have been shipped for America, and considers it his duty to prevent imposition and disappointment. He therefore requests the afflicted to be par- ticular in the purchase of his bottles, boxes, la- bels, and bill of directions which are closely cop- ied, and words "by royal authority," artfully substituted for the words "by the king's patent" which may elude common observation. The Genuine is distinguished by the signature of R. Johnston, in his own hand writing on each label, and as an additional security is fur- ther signed, on the outside wrapper by his only agent for the United States, G. SHAW, No. 120 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, by whom it is sold wholesale and retail, in pills and in a fluid state at one dollar each, box or bottle FOR CHILBLAINS, SPRAINS AND BRUISES. It is a certain and effectual remedy, seldom requiring more than three or four applications. To the candid and liberal of the FACULTY, R. Johnston respectfully submits the following observations. The Fluid Essence of Mustard, is an embodiment worthy their particular attention. It differs in its nature from all others, and is out of the beaten track of general practice. It is an active stimulant, easily controlled; may be either increased or diminished in its strength by the different methods of use; it is both ele- gant and convenient and is frequently found in the extemporaneous preparations of their bre- thren in England. The above Genuine Medicine, as well as many others of the first celebrity may be had by appointment of G. Shaw, or Mr. G. Bailey, Wilmington, Dr. Barrill, Maiden Lane, New- York, Messrs. Bailey and Walker, Charleston, William Black, Salem, (N. J.) Charles Hu- mitchell, Lancaster, A. C. Jordan, Norfolk, John Roberts, do. David Keen, Sweet Springs, Vir- ginia, R. Lee, Baltimore, I. & J. Mantz, Fre- dericktown, Maryland, G. W. Mancius, Alba- ny, Dr. Vanfingen, New-York, Messrs. Tit- ford & Son, do. Messrs. Rofs & Douglas, Pitts- burg, John Webster, Wilmington, James Wil- son, do. Richard Winter & Co. Savannah, and in every principal town in the United States. N.B. The public are desired to enquire for Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, all others be- ing a base and spurious imitation. GEO. SHAW. 120, Chestnut street, where Venders may be supplied. "Caution against Counterfeits." Agents are appointed by G. Shaw in every principal town of the United States, and there is no certainty of purchasing the Genuine Es- sence of Mustard in any part of America, unless it is signed on the outside wrapper by G. Shaw, No. 129, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, where shopkeepers are supplied and a liberal discount allowed them. May 13
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. jan. 8. 3aw1f
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and nine- ty nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tulcaroras branch of the Mul- kingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of be- ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec- tion of all persons concerned. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner afore- said, prior to the twelfth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, per- sonally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be post- poned in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury. TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by vir- tue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the sup- port 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 bare from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of In- terests, 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 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 arrear- ages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sum of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety one, will be dis- charged 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 debts of the United States, contracted dur- ing the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28. 3aw1f
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuyl- kill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 200 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 brick buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn-houses a Smoky 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 & Farm 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. m.1f
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuyl- kill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 200 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 brick buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn-houses a Smoky 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 Orch