Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-07-31 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirty-first day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty-first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.  First. —Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presqu'isle; at Michimackinac; at Fort Frankin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Lorameis forces; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Quatonon on the river Wabash; at Maysville; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.  Second. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky; and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Telfee Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States.  Third. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Petre; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.  Fourth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of South Carolina.  Fifth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort, Ocracoke; at Chowanoke; at Fayetteville, at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.  Sixth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carterville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia.  Seventh. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown, at Boonsboro, at George town, at Harper's ferry, at Easton, at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.  Eighth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilmington, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown, at (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greencastle, at Washington, at Easton, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.  Ninth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey.  Tenth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-Point, at Flushing, at Halem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kinderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburgh, at Albany, at onejorhe; at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.  Eleventh. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New-London, at Brattleboro, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middle-town, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut.  Twelfth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Britton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island.  Thirteenth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, at Gloucester, at Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.  Fourteenth. —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bangor, at Rutland, or at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of New-Hampshire and Vermont.  The Ration to be supplied is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of fluted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soup at the rate of four pounds, and candles as the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.  It is intended the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a quart per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.  The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that three shall at all times, during the term of the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the depredations of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed.  The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplier which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the five posts on the Susquehanna or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.  JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War.  March 29
Several good Nurses  WANTED. FIVE or six capable NURSES may meet with immediate Employ at the public ALMS-HOUSE. On producing satisfactory recommendations—Married Men and Women would be preferred. Persons acquainted with suitable characters, are particularly requested to send them without delay to LUKE W. MORRIS, or CHARLES PLEASANTS, Committee of the Managers.  July 27
ON THURSDAY, The 1st of August next, at 8 o'clock in the evening at the Merchants Coffee House, WILL BE SOLD,  A COUNTRY SEAT. SITUATE in the Manor of Moorland, Montgomery county near to Thomas Longhurst's Paper mill, and not far distant from the Newton road, and about 15 miles from Philadelphia—containing 212 acres of Land, on which is a good two story stone dwelling house, frame stable &c on this place is a large garden with every kind of vegetables and a good bearing orchard of the best grafted fruit, such as harvest and winter apples, pears, cherries, quinces &c. The crop in the ground consists of corn, flax, potatoes and clover. The situation is very healthy, and being in the neighbourhood of several stores and flour mills, makes it a desirable purchase for any person willing to secure a summer retreat at a small expence. Terms may be made known at the office of Edward Bonfall. No. 64 Dock Street; or by BENSON & YORKE, auc'rs.  July 25
FOR SALE, BY SIMON WALKER, Pine street, near Fifth street.  400 boxes Tin Plates, Hardware, assorted in casks, Sadlery, assorted in casks. Woolwich proof CANNON, viz. 4 pounders, 8 and 11 cwt. each } with 6 pounders, 11, 13, 15 & 18 cwt. each } carri- 9 pounders, 20 and 23 cwt. each } ages 12 pounders 23 cwt. each. } complete. 4 short 18 pound carronades. Round, Double headed and Canister shot, English Cannon Powder, Cutlasses and Boarding pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Iron Crow Bars.  ALSO, for sale, 40 boxes Brown } HAVANNA SUGAR 20 ditto White } June 28
FOR SALE,  Pine Forge and Farm, SITUATE in Douglas Township, Berks county, about one mile and a half from the River Schuylkill, and five from Pott's Town. The farm contains three hundred and sixty acres of land, about one hundred and twenty of which is wood land; twenty-five acres of meadow, sixteen of which is watered, besides clover fields; a very capital orchard containing upwards of two hundred apple trees.  The forge has four fires, two hammers, and four pair of bellows, is in complete order, having been lately repaired, and is capable of manufacturing two hundred and forty tons of bar iron annually. Likewise, a few Mill, smith shop, two coal houses, and a sufficient number of houses to accommodate workmen, all in good order. On the premises are a two story stone dwelling house and counting house, a large grain barn, cow house, and every other building necessary for the use of the farm and works.  Also about five hundred acres of excellent chestnut timber land from 3 to 5 in diameter, which will be sold either with the works or separate, as may suit the purchaser.  The purchaser can be accommodated with wagons, horses, and every other kind of stock necessary for carrying on the business.  The terms may be known by applying to JOHN CLEMENT STOCKER, Esq. merchant, Philadelphia, or to the subscriber on the premises.  DAVID RUTTER.  July 25
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber-ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expence and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure.  Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street.  Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may desire to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon.  Charles Newbold.  July 27
CONTINUATION OF  Late Foreign Articles VIA NEW-YORK.  By the brig Trias, arrived at New-York in 47 days from Liverpool.  LONDON, June 7. It is reported that one of the Brest fleet, Le Censeur, of 74 guns, foundered, and that only 24 of her crew got into Toulon.  His Highness Monsieur returned to Holyrood House at ten o'clock on Wednesday night, 29th ult.  The Police of Baden has published the dispositions of the Coachman who drove the French Deputies at the time of the assassination. It refutes, that the crime was perpetrated by some of the Hussars of Szeckler; that the Ministers were individually searched for, and attacked by them, and they added robbery to murder. Whether plunder, or private revenge, were the motive of this lamentable crime, it still remains to prove. Jean Debry, in the miraculous disorder of his ideas, has omitted to charge the Aicharde Charles with the robbery.  From the London Gazette Extraordinary. Thursday, June 6.  Downing-street, June 6, 1799. Dispatches of which the following are extracts, have been received from Sir Morton Eden, Esq. B. and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Crauford, by the Right Hon. Lord Grenville, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Foreign Department.  Extracts of a letter from Sir Morton Eden, Esq. dated Vienna, May 23. I have the honor of inclosing three Extraordinary Gazettes of this place, with the translations, together with the translation of an article in the Ordinary Gazette of yesterday; and sincerely congratulate your Lordship on the happy turn of affairs in the Grisons and the Little Cantons, which must contribute so essentially to the further success of the campaign in Italy, and to greatly facilitate the operations of the Russian army, which entered this country on the 15th inst. and that under the command of the Archduke Charles.  May 30. We are told, that Ministers have received some French papers, by which they learn that the Brest fleet, so long the object of speculation and search, had lately passed the Gut of Gibraltar, and had actually arrived in the Bay of Toulon.  Private letters by the cartel from France, give positive assurances, that the efforts of the Directory, to excite an enthusiasm and fury against the Austrian Government on account of the assassination at Rastadt, have wholly failed. The recital of that unfortunate deed has produced no sensation in the people, nor is the Government likely to derive from it any support. The scandalous, the shallow attempt to implicate the Archduke in the crime, will not aid their views. His Highness's character and noble actions place him above the suspicion of the most weakened Republican.  Monsieur's interview with his Majesty is said to have been for the purpose of delivering confidential letters from Louis XVIII. containing advices from Paris, favourable to a restoration of Monarchy in France.  Letters from the Continent mention that Lord Nelson has landed a body of troops at Savona, on the Genoese territories.  The Emperor of Russia keeps a formidable army in readiness to exact the neutrality of those Powers who do not join the coalition.  The removal of General Suwarrows headquarters to Pavia seems to announce that his plan is to attack the remains of Moreau's army, which, according to the conjectures of those best versed in military movements, has taken a strong position upon the Borbida, or to advance on the side of Genoa, to prevent Macdonald from effecting a junction with Moreau. In this case, the only step Macdonald can take, is to retreat by the coast, by the way of Cornigheia; but then he must entirely abandon his baggage and artillery, for even the troops themselves can only pass one by one, and with the greatest difficulty. Thus Moreau's army, deprived of 15,000 men from the South of Italy, and 10,000 men which Lacourbe sent him from the Engadine, who are cut off by the capture of Novarra, is reduced to about 15,000 men; of course, he will be obliged to withdraw the garrisons from Modena, Vercelli, &c. and will be unable to leave strong garrisons at Tortona, Alessandria, &c.
of 437,000 men in actual service, without including the troops in Egypt and in Holland? Would you believe, that to complete the number of 68,000 cavalry, it was necessary to purchase 40,000 horses? The Commission would deem itself unworthy of your confidence, and guilty of treason against the nation, if it did not propose to you to demand of the Directory, by a message, documents properly detailed, for the purpose of tracing the authors of so many calamities. We have been informed by messages of the existence of a considerable deficit. If the Directory wishes that the public service should be carried on, we also desire it. From the instant at which the republican troops saw their valour betrayed—from the instant when intelligence of the execrable crime committed at Rastadt by order of the House of Austria, was announced throughout the republic—when a general cry was heard of "Vengeance! Men! Money!" numerous battalions were levied on all sides and organized; but their courage would be impotent, if it were not to be rendered useful by pecuniary resources. Shall we raise a war tax? The affirmative cannot be doubted. Shall this tax be imposed on presumptuous properties? Such a measure would be arbitrary and unjust. It would open the door to a number of recriminations, and complaints would experience delays, and its product would be uncertain and of little value. The tax imposed by the necessity of war and national vengeance, which the commission is about to submit to you, is placed upon the following grounds:—  1. "There shall be raised a tenth by the livre in addition to the landed contribution. This resource will produce 21 millions."  2. "There shall be raised a tenth by the livre in addition to the personal contribution which shall commence with the indigent class, but this addition shall be progressive and proportionate to the different classes of the persons contributing. The product is estimated at 15 millions."  3. "The last rate made with respect to the contribution for doors and windows shall be doubled. The poor who have only two openings to their dwellings shall be exempted. The product is calculated at from 6 to 7 millions."  4. "Augmentation of a tenth by the livre on the registering of articles. The amount 2 millions and a half for the remainder of the year."  5. "Augmentation of the duty on post letters. A letter taxed at 6 sous pay 9 sous. The product 2 millions."  6. "Augmentation of the stamp duties. Amount 2 millions."  These branches of additional contribution do not rise to any arbitrary measures, and will produce about 50 millions for the 7th year. But as this sum does not complete that which is demanded by the Directory, it shall be filled up by a deduction of the salaries of public officers, and by economy and the retrenchment of all useless expenses. The Commission is engaged in attending with the greatest vigilance to the last object. The country, threatened as it is, requires the exertion of all its resources; but it is particularly by re-establishing order and economy in all the branches of administration, that the public spirit will be enabled to arise with vigour from that kind of apathy into which it is plunged. When it shall thus be restored to its original energy, it will find every sacrifice light, imposed upon it by the safety of the State." The Reporter then proposed the following projects:—
and Vive la Republique! resounded from all quarters of the hall.  Sitting of May 21. Jean Debry declaring himself incapable, from the effect of his wounds, to deliver the funeral oration in honour of Robespierre and Bonnier, it was decreed that it should be spoken by the Ex-President.  COUNCIL OF ELDERS.  Sitting of May 13. A Secretary read a Message from the Directory transmitting a letter from Jean Debry, and giving fresh details concerning the assassination of the French Plenipotentiaries at Rastadt, imputing that act to the House of Austria.  Sitting of May 15. An address was read from the Republicans of Grenoble, lamenting the disasters experienced by the French armies in Italy, and denouncing General Scherer as the principal author of them. He is particularly accused in the following: "Legislators and Directors, the public voice accuses the Ex-Minister of War, the Ex-General Scherer, as the cause of our calamities and our reverses, first as Minister, and next as General. This man, as silly as he is cowardly, was found concealed in a farm at the time of the battle of the 5th of April, and he left it only at the moment, when the General of Artillery caused the guns to be fired against the houses of the farms in which he thought there was a part of the Enemy's Army."  After a short discussion, the Adducts were referred to the Directory.  VIENNA, May 18. Captain Vimmer of the regiment of Lobkowitz cavalry, arrived here yesterday from Field Marshal Suwarrows, with the following account of his further operations:—  As every account agreed that the enemy had only a small garrison in Tortona, Field Marshal Suwarrows ordered Prince Pignatelli, who was at Pavia, to cross the Po without delay with the advanced guard, consisting of a regiment of chasseurs, two battalions of grenadiers, two battalions of infantry and two regiments of Cossacks, under the command of General Grekov.  They passed the river near Corevinio in barges and flat bottomed boats, and pushed forward to Voghera. On reconnoitering, it was discovered that the enemy had strengthened the garrison of Tortona. In consequence of which, General Karsiazay received orders to join the Prince, who crossed the river with two battalions of the regiment of Frolich, two squadrons of Lobkowitz's dragoons, and two of Karsiazay's, which passed the Scrivia near Calle Nuovo, and formed near Torre di Garrofolle, between Tortona and Alexandria.  But the following day, having learned that Moreau was posted near Alexandria, on the banks of the river, with the two divisions of Victor and Grenier, and whatever force he had been able to collect from Turin and other places, the Field Marshal resolved to march with his whole army against Tortona.  The two divisions, Zoph and Frolich, under the orders of the General of Cavalry Melas, marched from their camp at Casale Pusterleno to Pianezza, where they passed the Po, after having previously carried the important post of Bovis (leaving there general Morzin, with three battalions and two squadrons) and encamped near Calle St. Giovanni. The following day they passed through Voghera, and the 9th arrived by Ponte Corenne at Tortona. At dusk the same day Major General Marquis Charlet attacked the gate of Voghera with two battalions of the regiment of Alviney, a reserve of grenadiers, and a squadron of Lobkowitz, under the orders of Colonel Spanochi, and with the assistance of the inhabitants, who at heart are faithful to their king, the gate was forced notwithstanding the fire from the citadel. Thus fell the fortress of Tortona, the key of Piedmont.  The Russian General, Prince Gortzakow, witnessed their operations. The troops were received with shouts of joy by the inhabitants. The town was illuminated the whole night, and the next day (the 10th) High Mass and Te Deum were sung at the churches.  There were but few cannon in the town. The enemy, 700 strong, have retired to the citadel, which is blockaded by 4 battalions, and the works are already begun.  The enemy left them 250 wounded or sick 12 of whom are officers.  The army passed the Scrivia on the 10th, which was so rapid as to render it impossible to construct a bridge. The men passed thro' the water up to their middle, and joined the Russian advanced guard near Torre di Garrofolle.  General Vukassovich advanced with his brigade beyond Novarra to Vercelli; and his advanced guard, under colonel Prince Charles of Rohan, took the important fortress of Irea, which secures to us the valley of Aost. Thirty pieces of cannon and a great quantity of ammunition were found in the place.  A detachment of the same corps has also taken 17 guns on the Lago Maggiore.  Colonel Prince Victor of Rohan pushed forward with a corps of about 2000 men as far as the Lake of Como, where he took one gun boat, and obliged the enemy to burn two others.  Being supported by the peasants, who take up arms every where, he has marched against a body of French who have retreated to the environs of Chiavenna. The Canton of Uri, and the districts of Bellinzona, are also in insurrection against the French.  Major Luzioni, who entered Piedmont with 50 hussars, has armed all the peasants who join our troops, and has already advanced by Dora Paldea as far as Chivasso, two posts from Turin.  Colonel Stracchi, detached from the Tyrol, with 5000 men, has penetrated into the
1. "A Message shall be sent to the Directory demanding circumstantial accounts of the Administration of the Ex-Minister Scherer, of the exaggeration of the expenses of his Ministry during the first six months of the 7th year, and of the causes of the defect which existed in the nominal and actual force of the armies when hostilities were resumed."  The question was loudly called, and unanimously adopted.  2. "The Commission charged with rendering an account of the responsibility of Ministers, shall make its report within a decade."  The question being called for by a great number of Members, the resolution was also agreed to.  3. "All public and civil Officers, whose salary is beyond 3000 livres, shall be liable to a drawback of 5 per cent. for the first 3000 livres, and of 10 per cent. on the remainder."  This resolution shall be applicable to the representatives of the people, to the Members of the Directory, to the Members of the Diplomatic Body, to the Administrators, &c. With respect to inferior salaries, nothing shall take place derogatory from the existing laws. It was unanimously adopted.  The other projects are to be printed, and the discussion is to be opened after distribution of them.  Postian Grandpre read the commencement of a report on the conduct of the Commissioners of the Treasury during the 7th year, but the conclusion was adjourned till tomorrow.
FRANCE.  COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.  26 FLORÉAL, May 15.  Berlier made the following report, in the name of the Financial Commission:—"In circumstances less urgent than the present, it would have been sufficient for your Commission to furnish you with the result of the report which was made to you yesterday. But when our wants are real, it would be a criminal inattention to be silent upon the inefficiency of the revenues, and not to occupy ourselves immediately on the means for supplying the deficit. We have no other power over past depredations than to submit them to a strict enquiry. Would you believe that in the month of last Vendemiaire, before the requisitionists and conscriptos were called into action, the accounts for the payment of the troops were calculated at the rate
A Message from the Elders stated the election of Syeyes to replace Rewbell in the Directory. Out of 205 votes he had 103. The next to him were Citizens Duval, Gohier, Lambrechts, and Charles Lacroix.  Sitting of May 20. After the appeal nominal for the installation of the new Members, Jean Debry was chosen President. On taking the oath of hatred to Royalty, he made a speech, in which he affirmed that neither Priests nor fanatical peasants were among the assassins of Rastadt, but that they were Austrians set on by the English Government.—When he concluded, cries of Vengeance! Vengeance!

valley of Brembona, and has driven the enemy from Morbegno. Major Fredigoni, of the Tyrolese chasseurs, with 800 men, is on his march from Edolo to Tetano in the Valteline, against the enemy.
The Field Marshal hopes, that by means of those different operations, combined with those of Field Marshal Lieutenant Bellegarde, the enemy will be speedily driven from the Valteline.
Field Marshal Sawarow has detached Field Marshal Lieutenant Otto, with 5000 infantry and 1500 horse, against General Montouché, who is posted at Bologna. This corps has already advanced as far as Modena, and the enemy has retired towards Pavia. By this means our army will draw supplies from the fertile provinces of Ferrara, Bologna, and Modena, and at the same time the territory of Parma is wrested from the hands of the French.
Field Marshal Lieutenant Kaim, with six battalions and four squadrons, joined the grand army before Tortona, after the reduction of Pizzolotto. General Hohenzollern was sent with four battalions to Milan, where are already six battalions, commanded by General Latour, with orders to press the siege of the castle of that city.
The four squadrons of cavalry being unnecessary for the siege, have received orders to reinforce the army of Piedmont.
May 29.
The Archduke Charles has sent by his aid Lieutenant Leichner de Spény, an account, that Lieutenant General Hotze had, agreeably to the instructions he had received, attacked the pass of Lucien's Steig on the morning of the 14th inst. and had succeeded in taking possession of them, and made prisoners almost the whole of the 14th demi-brigade, and took 8 pieces of cannon.
Lieutenant General Hotze entertained great hopes that he should be able to take a great number of prisoners as he advanced, the enemy being still in the Pratigau, and our troops having already reached the bridge of Zellbrücke, which leads from the valley Pratigau to Coire, where his Royal Highness presumes our troops had arrived on the 14th.
His Royal Highness will give as soon as possible the detail of this important operation.
May 31.
Captain Comte Caramelli, of the Emperor's regiment of cuirassiers, arrived here this day as courier from his Royal Highness the Archduke Charles, with the particulars respecting the subsequent operations of Field Marshal Lieutenant Hotze in the Grisons.
The enemy's divisions, which had been driven to the mountains by Colonel Plunket and the column of General Helder, retreated to Furtia, in the design of escaping either by Zizers or by Coire. But finding that Field Marshal Lieutenant Hotze occupied those two points, and that he had already posted two battalions in the latter, they surrendered themselves prisoners of war.
The total of the prisoners amounts to 1000 privates, and 80 officers; a pair of colours have also been taken.
Besides this, in the pursuit after the affair of Lucien's Steig on the 14th, we took four pieces of cannon and the demi-brigade already mentioned.
Field Marshal Lieutenant Hotze reconnoitred the enemy on the 13th near Richenau; at the same time he appeared in great force against Ragatz, where the enemy had 2000 men. This demonstration produced an engagement, and the enemy being obliged to retreat, burnt the bridge over the river Rhine. We, however, pursued them beyond Fettes; part of them were driven into the valley of Sargans, where an officer and 8 men were made prisoners.
We had a few men wounded. We took three more cannon from the enemy near Ragatz, which, with those already mentioned, makes 15 guns.
After this last attack, the enemy withdrew in the night between the 15th and 16th with such precipitation, and had lost so much ground, that when this account came away, Field Marshal Hotze was already at Sargans; at the same time the Field Marshal Lieutenant received intelligence that Colonel Count St. Julien was at Lenz, and Field Marshal Lieutenant Count Hadick at Felfelt.
The enemy is retiring on the side of Fufis, probably in order to join the camp at Reichenau, and to attempt to continue their retreat towards St. Gothard by the only road now left them, viz. Illans and the Devil's Bridge. But as the Upper League of the Grisons was preparing to rise, Colonel Strauch closed the passage of Splügen, and Field Marshal Lieutenant Hotze that of Gunkels. It is also probable that Field Marshal Lieutenant Count de Bellegarde will advance towards Coire and Tufis. From all which it may be concluded that this corps of the enemy, consisting of 7000 men, is in a most critical situation, from which it will be extremely difficult to disentangle itself.
In order to assist as much as possible Field Marshal Lieutenant Hotze, in the attack of Lucien's Steig, his Royal Highness the Archduke Charles made at the same time a demonstration towards the Rhine with such success, that a corps of the enemy of 1700 men assembled near Schaffhausen were prevented from sending any detachment against Field Marshal Lieutenant Hotze.
It appears by accounts sent by Field Marshal Lieutenant Kospoth to his Royal Highness, that on the night of the 14th, Gen. Meertse at surprised the enemy's post at Dunderheim, and killed three officers and 60 grenadiers who resisted. One officer and four soldiers were made prisoners. We took also 11 horses.
The Gazette.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 31.
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  On London, 51 at 30 days   50 at 60 to 90 days   Amsterdam, 35 3/4 to 37 1/2 per florin   Hamburg, 30 2 3/4 to 30 per Mark Banco. 
We are informed that the people concerned in publishing the Aurora, were yesterday morning arrested for a gross and virulent libel upon the government of the United States, wherein they had asserted that Great Britain distributed, in one year, 800,000 dollars secret service money amongst the officers of the Federal Government.
Great wits jump. Bache, in the Aurora of the 29th, attempts to treat with ridicule the pointed facts, in the Roman History, which have been lately introduced into this Gazette, to illustrate the designs of the French, and shew that they, like the Romans aim at nothing short of universal domination. "Venno, (he says) amuses his readers, with dry allusions to the lessons which he lately learned at school; these things are new in the Lad's memory, but he should also remember, that Cornelius Nepos , and Justin , have been read by all his readers, who have been boys." Bache, for this, and a thousand such strokes, deserves at least the credit of being true to the cause. Gener, when pressed by examples, and principles drawn from Grotius , and Vattel , with an effrontery which was considered at the time to be peculiar to a Frenchman, replied, "I do not admit, against the acts of the republic, the authority, of such worn out and musty records." Bache in like manner replies, "I despise the authority of these school-boy histories." How strikingly these two personages, tally in their mode of criticism.
In a London paper of June 1. is the following article:—"It is said that Captain Hood has intercepted a letter from Buonaparte, stating, his being in the greatest distress; and that unless succour were immediately sent him he must inevitably perish."
The United States brig Eagle, captain Campbell, is laying at New-Castle, in want of seamens. She has undergone considerable repairs, and it is supposed will be able to sail any vessel in the navy.
On Friday last, sixty-nine recruits, lately enlisted in the interior of Delaware and Maryland, arrived at New-Castle, and on the day following, proceeded to Upper Mersey, where, an extensive camp is to be established.
Five American vessels have been lately taken and carried into Cayenne by a French sloop of 8 guns:—a brig and sloop of Philadelphia, are amongst the number. [N. Y. Com. Ad.]
No. IV.
MR. FENNO, I FLATTER myself that I shall be excused for adhering to the manner which I have prescribed to myself in answering the nameless writer against the Alms House; and that it will not be expected of me to deviate in order to gratify his precipitation, his spleen or his malevolence—suffice it once for all to assure him, that the pursuit though slow, shall be steady: his motives shall be traced, his views shall be developed, even his heart shall be analysed, and if the component parts of that heart, shall appear to be malice and all uncharitableness, intermingled with low cunning, dissimulation and hypocrisy, he must excuse me for the exposure, remembering that I have followed, not provoked the enquiry. And with respect to "Simpleton," the ironmonger in Market-Street, who has not yet recovered his mortification and chagrined at not having been flattered with a place in the management which his vanity and conceit led him to aim at, if he makes himself in future a prominent feature in this controversy, I will (by telling the story of the little bear trunk) make him as ridiculous as I think I shall succeed in making his friend odious; but this hint is merely intended as a word to the wise: if he will be prudent, I will be silent. He may now govern himself as he thinks proper.
In No. 3 I promised to make some observations upon a few of the publications against the Alms House, and if without intending to treat any of the author's remarks with neglect, I may be allowed to commence with his No. 5. I will make that paper the subject of my present animadversions.
The first paragraph of that number having been fully, and I hope satisfactorily answered in my No. 3, I will proceed to the second, in which that writer insinuates, that in consequence of the various prices at which the pay patients, as they are termed, sent under the authority of the guardians of the poor to the Pennsylvania Hospital have been
from time to time received, during a period of three years, together with the number received without pay, makes a sum of 6,501 dollars and 3 cents given in charity to the city and district of Philadelphia, an expression that I shall in a future paper remark upon with some degree of freedom.
But in order that both he and I may be understood, the following is his statement.
  pay. poor. in all. recds. cost.   1797 20 32 42 3/4 919 7 1/2 922 16   1798 31 40 21 1/2 1420 1 1/2 1716 28   1799 21 37 48 3/4 142 3/4 1682 33   72 89 161 3763 4320 97 
Then after stating what he makes the average, viz. 1 dollar and 15 cents, which by the bye, is within ten cents of a full compensation for the whole actual expense (their clothing and funeral expenses being a distinct charge) he goes on to observe as follows.
3763 weeks at 3 dollars per week is 11,289 Deduct the above, which is all the hospital are to receive from you, 4,320 97
The balance will then be 6,968 3 given in charity to the city and liberties by the contributors.
Now, in order to make this balance against the Hospital, in favor of the Alms House, he states the actual expense for the whole period of '97, '98, and '99, at 3 dollars per week each. Is the actual expense 3 dollars per week? Does any body believe it? For my own part, I should be glad to be referred to some more satisfactory document, than his assertion, before I admit the fact. I am rather inclined to believe that when we come to probe this business, it will appear that the increased price demanded from time to time by the Hospital, from the Alms House, for what were emphatically termed "pay patients," more, much more than covered the actual expense incurred by that institution, for the maintenance of both pay patients and those (the support of which the writer impudently terms charitable gifts to the city and district of Philadelphia) into the bargain. I am verily persuaded that instead of receiving any thing by way of charity from the Hospital, the managers of the Alms House for more than four years past, have been in the habit of considering the prices claimed by the Hospital for their pay patients, particularly the last price, viz. 3 dollars per week each, as exorbitantly and extravagantly overpaying them for all descriptions of paupers sent to that house. And I believe that a number from amongst them have been most conscientiously convinced, that unless the medical school was encouraged, and the Hospital or infirmary side of the Alms House rendered commodious and fitted for the reception and comfortable accommodation of sick paupers the greater part of the funds of the institution would pass into the coffers of the hospital, and be hardly sufficient to support the sick alone—I will illustrate.
Of 606 persons in the Alms House (and here I take the opportunity of thanking the gentleman for his correction—in copying I made them only 605) I have shown that 261 were sick. Now, if the gentleman are correct in calling the establishment of an Hospital in the Alms House an absurdity, and he has certainly so called it—why then admitting that 41 of them should be added to the enormous number of 4 new in the Hospital gratis—the remaining 220 must be sent in as pay patients at 3 dollars per week. The account between the two institutions would then stand thus:
  220 pay patients at 3 dollars per week each, 660   45 gratis would cost Hospital at the same rate, 135   Deduct   Actual weekly charge to alms house Now multiply by 52 for the expense per ann. 525 52   1050   2625   27300 
If this account be correct and I have not wilfully mis-stated it, the annual sum which would be due to the Pennsylvania Hospital, if their plan of taking the Alms House sick at 3 dollars a week was acceded to, would amount to the enormous sum of twenty seven thousand three hundred dollars, exclusive of clothing and funeral charges; and this must inevitably and unavoidably be the case, if the hospital or infirmary side of the Alms House was to be abolished—let us then contemplate the additional sum that would be required for the support of the remaining 345 together with the usual and customary expense for pensions and distribution of wood out of doors, and I will ask, what probable sum would be adequate to the support of the poor belonging to the city and district of Philadelphia.
If there ever was a man who doubted the propriety of establishing and rendering respectable the hospital, or infirmary, in the Alms House of Philadelphia, I think he will now have candor enough to change his opinion, and be ready to give the managers, (not only the present, but a long list of former ones) the praise and the credit so justly their due, for having honestly and firmly resisted the arful and persevering attempts of the Pennsylvania Hospital to destroy that part of their institution. But I fear, Mr. Fenno, that I am making this paper too long for your convenience; and having now concluded the war into the enemy's country, I will just inform my kind and friendly antagonist, that my intention is to continue it there for a paper or two to come—and leaving him to mull upon the discussion he has produced, I will for the present bid him most affectionately ADIEU.
Left some time since, THROUGH mistake, at the Office of the Subscriber, a bundle of YELLOW MORREN. The owner is desired to apply for it to SAMUEL H. SMITH. July 29 31003
New York, July 30.
IMPORTANT.
By the Adonis we learn, that the French took possession of Leghorn on the 24th of March. When the failed, it was daily expected Leghorn would fall into the hands of the Austrians. On the 6th of June the Adonis was at Malaga, where information had just been received, that Leghorn had been actually taken by the Austrians.
The fchr. Virago, capt. Fuller, (who brings the account of the barrid murder of the Nautilus's crew) left at Curacao July 12, the ship—Billings, of Baltimore—Cleopatra, Richard—fchr. John, Thurbon—sloop Hector, Roll—sloop William, Hollette, all of New York—the fchr. Raccoon, of Boston, and several others not recollected.
By the Bellona, from Belfast, we have received papers to the 7th June; We shall give extracts therefrom to-morrow.
Capt. Riley, arrived yesterday from Kingston, Jamaica, has obligingly favored us with papers, from which shall publish every article worthy of notice.
By arrivals yesterday.
The brig Mariana, from St. Sebastian's, was boarded by French and English privateers, and was politely deprived of a few articles. On Wednesday last spoke the ship Almy, Snow, 8 days from Baltimore.
The brig Bellona, —, left Belfast June 8—Ireland was then tranquil.—July 17, spoke the ship Brutus, 4 days from Boston. 22d, spoke the ship Mercury, of Nantucket, 13 days from Alexandria to Greenock in lat. 39 46, long. 68.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED. Days Schr. Sally, Pedrup, North Carolina 3 CLEARED.
A list of vessels under convoy of the United States ship Montezuma, from Kingston, Jamaica, July 10, 1799. Brig Esperanza, Mintime, master, bound to Charleston; cargo, ballast. Brig Betsey and Polly, Tyler, to Norfolk; cargo 16 hhds sugar, cash 800 dols. Brig Nooparee, Reddish, to Norfolk; cargo 20 hhds. sugar, 30 pun. rum and seven boxes money. Brig Sally Cuffman, bound to Baltimore; cargo 6000 dollars. Schr. Industry, George Monk to Charleston, cargo 50 puncheons rum and five tons coffee.
List of vessels spoken by the United States sloop of war Montezuma, Capt. Mulloney, arrived yesterday at Fort Mifflin, 15 days from Jamaica.
June 5: Schr. Baltimore, from Baltimore, bound to Barracoa, lat. 31, 47, long. 71, 21, 3 days out. 6th, Brig Diana, Brown, from Norfolk, bound to Havana, lat. 34, 21, long. 71, out 5 days.
7th, Brig —, from Savannah, to Glasgow, out 4 days. 11th, Schr. Delaware, from Charleston to St. Kitts, lat. 32, 27, long. 66, 56, out 12 days.
12th, Brig Neutrality, Cunningham from New-York to Jamaica, lat. 30, 49, long. 66, 9, out 12 days.
22d, Brig John, Knapp, Newburyport to St. Thomas, lat. 18, 39, long. 61, 45, out 28 days.
23d, United States ship Gange, Tingey on a cruise, near St. Bartholomews. Brig Norfolk, Bainbridge, do.
30th, A Spanish fchr. bound to Jamaica. An English ship bound to Quebec.
July 14th, Schr. Betsey, Tuttle from Charleston, bound to Jamaica, Cuba, —A British frigate cruising off Cumberland Harbour.
17th, British armed brig Pelican, off the bite of Leogane.
19th, British privateer fchr. Favorite under the lee of Henegae.
24th, Ship Anna, from St. Thomas bound to Norfolk; lat. 31, 50 long. 73, 39, 7 days out.
25th, Schr. Hope, Frazier, from Annapolis, bound to Port-au-Prince, 2 days out.
26th, Schr. Toulerelle, from New-York to Cape Francois, 4 days out.
List of vessels performing Quarantine, near Fort Mifflin, July 30.
  Ship Fabius, Coram, from Havanna   Harry, Harper, ditto   Fame, Jones, ditto   John, Day, Rio de La Plata   Brig Molly, Huggins, Trinidad   Sisters Donaldson, St. Croix   Louisa, La Vera Cruz   Beaver, Elliot, Havanna   Suffolks, Hunt, Havannah   Liberty, Duer, Surinam   Sally and Betsey Wroth, St. Bartholomews   Schr' Dick, Richards, St. Thomas   Sincerity, Russell, La Guira   Regulator, Shockley, St. Bartholomews   Boston, Morton, Havanna   Favorite, Jonston, Grenada   And two sloops, names unknown. 
July 31.
Arrived at the Port. United States ship Montezuma, Mulloney —152 men all in perfect health—left Port Royal 10th July.
Capt Lake, of the barque Neptune, informs that the Diana of N. York has been taken and ordered for Kingston.
The Hope, Clark, of Baltimore, was taken in Kingston—vessel acquitted—cargo condemned.
New York, July 31.
By arrivals yesterday.
The Trio, from Liverpool, furnished us with London dates to the 8th of June. A London paper of the 8th ult. mentions (not officially) that Lord St. Vincent, having been reinforced, had driven the Best fleet into Toulon, where they were blockaded. We have, too, a confirmation of part of the Spanish fleet having put into Carthagena, disabled.
The Perseverance, Coffin—the Perseverance, Moore—the Wallington, Coffin—and the Charleston, had arrived at Liverpool and the Sanfom, at London, all from this port. The brig Delia, of this port had arrived at Liverpool from Carolina.
The Trio, July 20, spoke fchr. Sally, from Lisbon to Salem—Same day, the Olive Branch, Knapp, from Copenhagen to New-York. In lat. 49, long. 11, capt. K. spoke a ship 22 days from New-York, to Copenhagen. July 22, spoke the ship Ranger, Clark 8 days from Boston to Bremen.
Mr. Depeyer came back in the Trio.
The Housbrouck, June 30, in lat. 45, long. 44, spoke the brig Bellona, of Bradford from Belfast to New-York, out 33 days. July 6, in lat. 43, long. 48, spoke the brig Savannah, from Liverpool to New-London.
The sloop Mary, Beak, left St. Croix July 10. Left there the brig Siflers and Newton, to sail soon for Philadelphia.
The ship Ohio, Bruce, arrived on Saturday, was launched from the mountains of Naked Creek some months since, into a swamp near Egg-harbor, and then drawn to the water by men. She is a rare ship—in ballast, to Brown and Brown, who bought her in the woods.
The Swedish ship Adonis, Capt. Gustaf Enagrinus, left Leghorn May 7, in company with a large fleet under convoy of a Danish frigate. The Triumph of Baltimore, had failed for the E. Indies. The Aurora, of Baltimore, was at Leghorn. The Adonis did not come within sight of any of the fleets.
July 30. Sloop Rambler, of Washington (D.C.) ran aground on the east end of Porto Rico, vessel lost, and cargo partly saved.
Brig Nancy, from London to New-Providence, taken and brought in by a French privateer, valued at £60,000 sterling. Left there three French privateers, fitting out.
Brig Trio, Hill, from Liverpool, spoke barque Olive Branch, from Russia to New York.
Select and Common Councils.
THE members of the Select and Common Councils are required to attend their Stated monthly meeting to-morrow afternoon, at half past three o'clock at the City Hall—Business of importance which requires immediate attention to be laid before them.
William H. Tod, Clerk of Select Council Edw. L. Coale, Clerk of Common Council, July 31 1799.
TO-MORROW MORNING, AT WALNUT-STREET WHARF, WILL COMMENCE THE LANDING OF THE CARGO Of the Ship CAMILLA, Captain ROBERTS, direct from Canton, Consisting of the following
GOODS;
Bohea Tea, in whole half and quarter Chests, Hylton—Hylton skin—ouchoung & Imperial Teas, in quarter Chests. Nankeen yellow and white of different lengths, Lutefings, Taffetas, Satins, Sheilas, Shawls, Blanketshirts, sewing silk, Hair ribbon, Umbrellas, Bells of Painter's Colours, Dining and Tea China of various patterns, well assorted &c. &c. &c. FOR SALE BY
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149, South Front-Street.
WHERE MAT ALSO BE HAD, Spermaceti Candles in Boxes, Writing, Printing & Wrapping Paper, & few packages of a casks of Madras Goods, Consisting of Panna, Shirts, Black Perique, Batiste & Madras its heretofore. July 31 45
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Master FOOTMAN & CO. have assigned all their property both real and personal to the subscribers, in trust for the benefit of their creditors; Therefore all persons who are indebted to

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT. John Wilkins, } Charles Wilkins, } Matthew Lemel, } NOTICE is hereby given that a Foreign Attachment has been issued from the General Court of the Territory of North-west of the river Ohio, at the suit of John Wilkins, Charles Wilkins, and Matthew Lemel, against the Lands and Tenements, Goods, Chattels and Effects, Rights and Credits of Levi Mendenhall, and that unless the said Levi Mendenhall appear by himself or attorney and give special bail to answer the suit of the said plaintiffs, judgment will be entered against him by Default, and the property attached will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors who shall appear to be duly notified to a demand thereon, and who shall apply for that purpose. DANIEL SYMMES, Clerk of the General Court. Cincinnati 21st Nov. 1798. } July 23
FOR SALE, Glasgow Works & Farm, Situate in Montgomery county, about one mile and on half from Pottstown. THE Farm consists of upwards of eight hundred acres of land, about two hundred and fifty of which is woodland; a large proportion excellent watered meadow, besides clover fields, and a good orchard—There are about 125 acres of good wheat and rye now in the ground; 35 acres of Indian corn and 15 of oats; from sixty to seventy tons of hay are made annually; the fences have been repaired within the last three years with twelve thousand new chestnut rails, none of which were made on the place. The Works consist of a forge for the manufacturing of bar iron, well managed; a tilt hammer; a grist mill with two pairs of stones, one pair of them burrs, with rolling screen, &c. A saw mill, and Smith's shop, the whole in good order. There is a sufficient stock of cord wood on hand to supply the works for one year, and the Subscriber will engage to furnish within a convenient distance, as much more, to be cut next winter, making together two years stock from this time. Near the works is the dwelling house large and roomy, and commanding an extensive view; a barn, stables for a number of horses, wains, smoke, ice, and milk houses, of stone; and two gardens inclosed with stone walls, with a sufficient number of houses for the accommodation of workmen, and a large stone coal house. There has also been lately built a two-story stone dwelling house for a tenant who works part of the farm. The purchaser can be accommodated with waggons, horses, and every other kind of stock, necessary for carrying on the business. About one fifth of the purchase money will be wanted, and the remainder in yearly installments. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Rowland, no. 23, north Second street, or to the Subscriber on the premises. JOSEPH POTTS, Junr. July 8 3awjw
TAKE NOTICE. THE Subscriber, having obtained Letters of Administration on the personal Estate of John Morton, late of Cecil County in the state of Maryland, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, on the 6th day of August next, at the town of Warwick, in said county and State, that a dividend of the assets in hand, may be made agreeable to law. REBECCA MORTON, Admin'r. Warwick, July 2. [July 5] 3awjwA.
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden plot, stable and cask-house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN McCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. cotf
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Eckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates. No. 22,000 and 22,001 for five shares each. Three certificates. No. 27,002 and 27,003, for four shares each. C. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, } May 13. 1799. tawjw
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTE D, FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Filbert 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, thin built.—The other, Hilary Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, fancy hair, a remarkable ring or orm 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 at present. W. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps May 29
To be Sold or Exchanged, FOR Property within twelve miles of the City of Philadelphia, and on the Bristol Road; A beautiful and very highly cultivated F A R M. For particulars, for the office of C. Lehabier du Plais, No. 25 South Third Street. June 29.
42 Hds of Richmond TOBACCO, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY Peter Barker & Co. No. 48, High Street cotf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Jedidiah Snowden deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ANN SNOWDEN, Administratrix. ROBERT SMITH, } Executors. ISAAC SNOWDEN, } July 8 3awjw
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden deceased late of Cranberry in the State of New Jersey, are requested to make payment to the subscribers, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Administrator. July 8 3awjw
TO BE LET, A Large Commodious Cellar, Under Friends Meeting House, in Keys' Alley. Apply on LEONARD SNOWDEN'S, No. 130, North Front Street. 7 mo. 6 3awjw
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, } Raisins, } Molasses, } Taffees, } Cokeos, } Raisins } Rum and } Handkerchiefs. Molmol } 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 3awjw
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) 3aw (m.w.f.tf)
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 12 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground-rent of 2 s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. March 5 tawh.fatf
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the late Joseph Henry Esler, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having demands against said estate, are desired to furnish their accounts to the subscriber. Christian Claudy, Admin'r. July 15. w.f.tf. 3w
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. AN Excellent three story Brick House, situated on the corner of 7th and Race-streets; the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty-four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situated on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bistry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 15 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to 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 occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb 7 thick if
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IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, 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 authenticated public records, and renders them almost incalculable. It is hoped, that Americans will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting 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, 1799." "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives 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 Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals, but that he has delayed prosecuting 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 copies of that record for themselves. Thomas McKean, John D. Cox, Charles Hestly, Samuel Levy, T. Ross, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read Jun. William Tilghman, John F. Mifflin, Joseph B. McKean, John B. Ely, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Keppele, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander J. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Whitting, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Septimius, Claypoole, James Craikbank, Matthew Carey, Henry K. Helmsuth, Peter D. Raven, John Duval, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penn. True copy from the original Memorial, presented 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 Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorised 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 proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the same now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same." 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. 1awtf
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTE D from the barracks at Reading, in the night of the 5th July, 1799, the following soldiers in the 11th regiment in the service of the United States. Thomas Britton Bush, a private, born in Chester county, 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and 3-4 high, dark complexion, brown eyes and long black hair which he commonly wears tied close to his head, by occupation a farmer; he is a Rover, good looking fellow, and considerably marked with the small pox, is much addicted to liquor, and very abusive when intoxicated; he was dressed in full infantry uniform except his hat—it is expected that he will change his dress as he has a plain round hat and a number of citizens' clothes. Also, James M'Alister, born in the county of Antrim, in Ireland, 36 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches and 1-2 high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, which is very thin upon the crown of his head, of thin village and a very pleasant countenance; by occupation a farmer, and was dressed in full infantry uniform. The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who shall apprehend and confine in any jail, or deliver to any officer in the service of the United States, the above described deserters, or ten dollars and expenses for either of them. LEWIS HOWARD, Lieutenant 11th United States Regiment Reading, July 7 (10)
PROPOSALS, For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES, On the following Post-Roads, WILL be received at the General Post-Office in Philadelphia, until the 12th day of August next, inclusive.
IN MAINE. 1. Scoudie by Machias, Chandler's river, Columbia and Narraguagus to Gouldsboro', once a week, estimated eighty eight miles. From April 15th to October 15th—Leave Scoudie every Saturday at 12 M. and arrive at Gouldsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Gouldsboro' every Wednesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Scoudie on Saturday by 10 A. M. From October 15, to April 15—Leave Scoudie every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro' on Wednesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Gouldsboro' every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Scoudie on Sunday at 10 A. M. 2. From Gouldsboro' by Sullivan, Trenton, Blue Hill, Cassin, Duckton, Prospect and Betsford to Ducktrap, once a week; estimated eighty five miles. From April 15, to October 15—Leave Gouldsboro' every Wednesday, at 5 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Saturday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Ducktrap every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. From October 15 to April 15—Leave Gouldsboro' every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Sunday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Ducktrap every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro' on Wednesday by 6 P. M. 3. From Machias to Pasmamaguddy, once in two weeks. Leave Machias every other Friday noon and arrive at Pasmamaguddy on Saturday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pasmamaguddy every other Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Machias on Sunday noon.
From October 15 to April 15—Leave Machias every other Saturday noon and arrive at Pasmamaguddy on Sunday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pasmamaguddy every other Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Machias on Monday at 2 P. M. 4. From Augusta by Readfield and Chester to Farmington, once in two weeks. Leave Augusta every other Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Farmington on Thursday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Farmington every other Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Hallowell on Tuesday by 6 P. M.
IN VERMONT. 5. From Windsor, by Royalton, Randolph, Williamstown and Montpelier to Burlington, once in two weeks. Leave Windsor every other Thursday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Burlington on Saturday by 4 P. M. Returning—Leave Burlington every other Monday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Windsor on Wednesday by 4 P. M.
IN NEW-YORK. 6. From Fishkill to Newbury, once a week. Leave Fishkill every Friday at 4 o'clock, 9. M. and arrive at Newbury by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Newbury every Friday at 2, P. M. and arrive at Fishkill at 4, P. M. 7. From Canandaigua by Hartford to Niagara, once in two weeks. Leave Canandaigua every other Monday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Niagara the next Thursday by 9 A. M. Returning—Leave Niagara every other Thursday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Canandaigua on Sunday by 6 P. M.
IN PENNSYLVANIA. 8. From Lewisburg by Millersburg, Aaronburg, Milesburg, Bellefonte and Centre Furnace to Alexandria once a week. Leave Lewisburg every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 3 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Lewisburg the next Tuesday by 10 A. M. 9. From Harrisburg by Clark's ferry, Millerstown, Thompsontown, Millington, Lewisburg, Culpersburg's mills and Huntingdon to Alexandria, once a week. May 15 to October 15—Leave Harrisburg every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next Tuesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisburg on Saturday at 4 P. M. From October 15 to May 15—Leave Harrisburg every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisburg on Sunday by 4 P. M.
IN VIRGINIA. 10. From Morgantown by Petty John to Clarkburg, once in two weeks. Leave Morgantown every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Clarkburg by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Clarkburg every other Tuesday by 8 A. M. and arrive at Morgantown by 7 P. M. 11. From Petersburg by Suffern, h. and Southampton c. h. to South Quay, once every month. Leave Petersburg the first Tuesday in each month by noon, and arrive at South Quay on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave South Quay the first Thursday in each month by 8 A. M. and arrive at Petersburg on Friday by 1 P. M.
IN VIRGINIA AND NORTH-CAROLINA. 12. From Norfolk by Kempville, Great Bridge, New Lebanon and Jonesboro' to Elizabeth city, once in two weeks. Leave Norfolk every other Wednesday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Elizabeth city on Friday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Elizabeth city every other Monday at noon and arrive at Norfolk on Wednesday by 10 A. M. 13. From Suffolk by South Quay to Murfreesboro', once in two weeks. Leave Suffolk every other Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Murfreesboro' by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Murfreesboro' every Wednesday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Suffolk by 6 P. M. 14. From Wythe court house, by Austinville, Grayson court house, Flower Gap and Bethany to Salem once in two weeks. Leave Wythe court house every other Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Salem the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Salem every other Saturday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 6 P. M.
IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE. 15. From Moffsats in Tennessee by Col Orrs, Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap and Stamford to Danville, once a week. Leave Moffsats every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Danville the next Monday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Danville every Tuesday by 5 A. M. and arrive at Moffsats the next Friday by 10 A. M. 16. From Knoxville by South West Point, and Craig's fort to Nashville once in two weeks. Leave Knoxville every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Nashville the next Saturday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Nashville every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Knoxville the next Saturday by 7 P. M. Note 1. The Post Master General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously notifying an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. That no hour shall be allowed for opening and closing the Mail at any Office where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending Mail, whereby the Mail destined for such depending Mail, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in the Mails; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry Newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument. Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire an increase in the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract. Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July, and October. Note 7. The contracts for the routes Numbered 1 to 6, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and are to continue in force until the 1st of October 1800. Contracts for the routes Numbered 10 to 16 are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next and are to continue in force until the 1st of April 1800. JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General. General Post Office, } [14] Phila. June 10. 1799. } d1w.af.013A
WILLIAM COBBETT HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MAVIAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQUIRE. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman. [In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavoured to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement 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 advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle , which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Genius of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Samuel Parris, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Carlisle. Copies will be sent to Boston and other places, as soon as occasions offer.] May 28
LAST NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Thomas, A GENERAL meeting of the Creditors is intended to be called, for Thursday the first of August next, when those persons only as shall have furnished their accounts can be recognized as such. At that meeting the Assignees hope to have it in their power to lay before them a circumstantial account of his concerns; and to propose some mode of adjustment to the Creditors. Those who neglect to furnish their accounts before that day, will be excluded from the benefit of any arrangements that may be then made. Samuel W. Fisher, } Assignees of William Buckley, } Jos. Thomas John Hall, } July 3 w.f.tf.1A.
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof equal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, Feb. 14. 3awtf
WHEREAS, A Attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;— And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by fifty land warrants;— Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property therein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, Elizabeth-town, July 2, 1799 (11) aw c.
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mrs. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—10 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water stages for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know all terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 161, South Second-street. June 1.
PAINTED BY F. W. PENNY