Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-05-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2067.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, MAY 6, 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...
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. Philadelphia, April 6, 1799.
For sale at public auction, At the Custom House, on Tuesday the 7th of May, 1799, the following Merchandise, which remain in the Custom House Stores more than nine months...
LANDING, From the Schooner Sally, At Malley's Wharf, a quantity of First Quality Surinam Cotton & Coffee. For sale by ISAAC HARVEY, jun.
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 Sails...
Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement...
Landing, From brig ENTERPRISE, at Jackson & Morris's Wharf, 80 Hhds prime Jamaica Sugars, 40 do. Rum...
TO BE LET, Two Good Counting Houses On the south side of Walnut-street Wharf. Enquire of JAMES YARD.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels...
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths—principally Dark Blue, and printed Calimerees...
F. KISSELMAN, Has for sale at No. 105, fourth Water-street, Cognac Brandy, 1st 3d & 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof...
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that their Retail Business, carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR...
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.
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, 27 cwt. each...
ROBERT KID, HAVING purchased the Stock of Ideabore 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:
FOR CHARTER, To Jamaica or the Havanna, out only, The Brigantine JAMES, Jacob C. Rameo, master. Carries about 800 barrels.
FOR SALE, THE Schooner NANCY, Thomas Hallam, Master, BURTHEN about 71 tons; is a float, staunch built vessel, four years old, and sails very fast.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 19, 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.
FOR SALE, A NEW VESSEL, launched in August, or September last, 48 feet keel, 19 feet beam, and 8 feet hold, consequently about 91 tons, strongly built of white oak...
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP WOODDROP SIMS, John B. Hodgson, Commander. Will sail with all expedition, the greater part of her cargo being ready to go on board...
FOR SALE, The Ship NEPTUNE, now laying at Walnut-street wharf, with her tackle and apparel as she came from sea; her burthen is 233 tons.
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front...
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...
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...
Notice. THE subscribers being appointed by the court of common pleas of the city and county, guardians to the person and estate of JONATHAN BEERE, now confined in a state of lunacy in the Pennsylvania Hospital...
Removal. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connellsville Wagon-way...
LONDON, January 2, 1799. 500 Guineas Reward. LOST this evening, between five and six o'clock, in the neighbourhood of Gracechurch street, a BLACK CASE, containing the following Bank Notes and Drafts...
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, Stock standing in the name of DUGAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same...
Abraham Van Beuren. WANTED, An active Man, of good character, to superintend the Turnpike Road, he must be well recommended and give such security as may be required...
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.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of John O'Conor of Warwick township, Bucks county, lately deceased, are requested to pay the same to the subscriber, and those who may have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts legally proved for payment.
Notice. THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent...
Notice. ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers.
Notice. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement.
Removal. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connellsville Wagon-way...
UNITED STATES, } ft. Pennsylvania District. } NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order of the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States...
William Nichols, marshal. Marshal's Office, 311 May, 1799.
MAIL COACHEES. Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M.
LAST NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of John McGraw, late of Caroline county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the subscriber in Denton, at Mr. Benjamin Dinney's, on the 3rd Tuesday in May next...
Notice, agreeably to Charter, IS hereby given, to the Members of the Corporation for the relief of the poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers...
Old French Brandy in large and small casks. 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass, 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tierces Rice.
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia.
Mapogany. THE subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling.
Removal. JOHN M'COLLOH. N. B. The subscriber will sell off the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. March 4.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 from pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.

POSTPONEMENT.
For Sale at Public Auction.
On Wednesday morning next, at 12 o'clock at the Still House wharf, for account of the concern.
The cargo of the ship Terrific, consisting of
about 800 barrels superfine flour, 6 cases hams, 200 kegs crackers, and And a quantity of lard. Likewise the remains of some bails cut away from said vessel in a gale of wind.
BENSON and YORKE, Auctioners. may 4
Will be sold at Public Sale,
Agreeably to the last will and testament of James Cannan deceased, at the Merchant's Coffee- House, on Thursday the 9th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening.
A LOT of Ground and Buildings thereon erect- ed, situate on the west side of Delaware, No. 84, South Third-Street, adjoining ground of Wil- iam Lewis, esq. 24 feet front on Third Street, and 100 feet 9 inches deep. There is a two story frame building front, a good two story brick kitchen and piazza back, and at the extreme end of the lot there are two tenements of brick and stone. Terms of sale—one third cash, one third in six months, and the remaining third in nine months, with the interest and approved security. The title is indis- putable, and possession will be given immediately by
JOHN ISLE, } Executors to the will SAMUEL WETHERILL, } of James JOHN MCCULLOCH, } Cannon BENSON & YORK, Auctioners. May 4
FOR SALE,
50,000 feet of Bay Mahogany, 15 tons of Logwood. JAMES YARD. may 4
St. Croix Sugar & Rum,
Landing from on board the brig Two Sisters, Wm. Darrell, master, at Lankenberger's Wharf below Chestnut-Street, and for sale by GEORGE ARMROYD. may 4
Received by sundry late arrivals from Hamburg and for sale by the Subscribers, Crea à la Morlaix, } of different qualities, widths Dowlas, } and prices. Platillas, Barcelona Brandy in pipes.
Also on Hand, OR 4th proof Brandy, Rice, Rust. Horse Hair, curled and uncured, Dut. Deck Nail Rods, and American Steel. Isaac Hazlehurst & Son. sodaw april 30
This day is published, By B. DAVIES, at No. 68, High-Street, The IV. Number of The Philadelphia Magazine & Review, OR, Monthly Repository of Information and Amusement.
If the Carrier has neglected to deliver any of the preceding numbers, the subscribers are requested to send for them, or to leave some notice of the omission with the editor, that the deficiency may be immediately supplied. As there are some of each number not yet disposed of, those who wish to encourage the publication may fill be furnished with complete sets. Note—Wanted an active trusty Boy, who can write, or at least read writing, to carry out this Magazine, on the first day of every month. Apply at the Editor's, as above directed. may 1
Just Landing, From on board the schooner ALBERT, Joseph Paul, master, from St. Croix,
A Cargo of excellent St. Croix RUM, FOR SALE, Enquire of JOSEPH SIMS. april 22
JUST LANDING, From on board the brig WOODBROOK SIMS JOHN B. HODGESON, commander, from CANTON, and for sale by JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155. South Water-Street, Bohea Teas, in whole, half, and qr. chests, Hyson, Hyson Gomee, Young Hyson and Hyson Jen Teas, in quarter chests. Souichong and Pecho Souichong in-quarter chests and boxes.
An assortment of Silks, Boglepoles, Hair Ribbon, Umbrellas, and Fans. A complete assortment of China Ware, Rhubarb, Cassia, Nankens, &c. &c. april 9
Weavers. SEVERAL WEAVERS may find em- ployment by applying to Isaac T. Hop- per, No. 39, Pine-Street. 3mo. 15th, 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Depart- ment of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all ra- tions, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all ration 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 with- in the several districts herein after mentioned, viz. F. A.—Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Peuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Ousanton on the river Wabash; at Maffee; 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 bound- ary 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 Tellico Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; be- low the southern boundary of the state of Ten- nessee and within the boundary of the United States.
Third—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Petrie; at Coleseraie; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pin- kney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Ca- rolina.
Fifth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury; or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.
Sixth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Lees- burg, 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 Bladensburg, at George town, at Harper's ferry, at Edgewood, 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 Philadel- phia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easttown, 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 states of Pennsylvania and Dela- ware, except the posts within the state of Penn- sylvania, 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 Haverstraw, at New-Paltz, at Poughkeepsie, at Kenderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburgh, at Albany, at Conejoharie, 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 Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Dan- bury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut.
Twelfth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, 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 Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Bos- ton, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.
Fourteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of New-Hampshire and Vermont.
The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, one quarter of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boulter 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, soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spi- rits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and Vine- gar 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.
That rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the con- sumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western wa- ters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be re- quired. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for as seasons when the same can be trans- ported, or at any time in case of urgency, such sup- plies of like provisions in advance, as in the discre- tion 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 depreciations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions 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 compensa- tion shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be referred 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 supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a sup- ply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. march 29
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 6.
Pennsylvania Hospital.
The Contributors to this institution, are hereby notified, agreeably to the Charter of Incorporation, that a general election will be held at the Hospital THIS DAY, at 3 o'clock, P. M. for twelve Managers, and a Treasurer for the ensuing year.
By order of a Board of Managers. SAMUEL COATES, Sec'y. May 6.
COMMUNICATION
To JANUS.
Sir, I HAVE often heard of the depra- vity of your character, and been a witness to some most glaring acts of impropriety in your conduct; but as a human being I at least expected you would support an appear- ance of decency, and not shock your fellow- citizens with those unparalleled acts of im- pudence and atrocity which of late have so strongly marked your political career.
Pray, sir, do you view your countrymen in the light of fools or rogues?—for it can only be on this supposition that you found your present proceedings—You are so bare- faced in the process of infamy, so glaringly inconsistent, that none but the weakest fools can be deceived—but if you think them rogues, no matter how exposed the rogues, you are confident in their assistance. But, sir, I flatter myself you are mistaken—that they are neither fools nor rogues—and that the day will soon come when you will be detected in your crimes and punished as they deserve. I will take a cursory review of your conduct from the revolution to the present day.
At the commencement of the war, your talents (for I acknowledge them) were strong- ly exerted in support of the claims of Great Britain—the justice and magnanimity of that government, her right to bind America, was the theme in which you displayed your eloquence, and the cause in which you zeal- ously embarked. This was a gloomy pe- riod in the American history—her indepen- dence was declared—but whether she could support it, remained a doubt. You, sir, did not choose to rest your interest on so preca- rious a foundation. If America should be conquered, and you were a Whig, there re- mained no hopes of pardon to you—you, therefore, wisely chose the strongest side (as you supposed)—commenced Tory—joined the British army at New-York, and marched with it to Philadelphia. Bitter in your hatred to the American cause and people so long as their success seemed doubtful, and the British held out charms to your mercen- ary and sordid soul—when the tide of for- tune turned and our affairs began to bright- en, you tacked about, loudly declaimed against the tyranny of the British govern- ment—the vices of monarchy, and extolled the purity of republicanism. I granted above, that you possess talents—these were of a particular kind—an easy flow of words —an elegance of expression* which could gloss over the basest designs—a conscience which felt no repugnance to hypocrisy—and a disposition bent on the accumulation of self-interest, to the dereliction of every prin- ciple of honor and justice—to the sacrifice of your country. With this character so mod- elled to every change of circumstances, and turn of fortune—to calculated to swim when all around are sinking,—you were permitted to appear again among your injured fellow- citizens—and what is stranger still, clothed in the garb of republicanism! At this mo- ment you appeared a true friend to your country—When the Federal Constitution was adopted, you strongly defended it, pronounced it an excellent one—When Mr. Hamilton became Secretary of the Treasury, he stood in need of an assistant—you had talents and in the line of his department—you received the appointments, and from the hands of the best of men—but I confess, you would have been the last man I would have selected— When the base enemies of Mr. Hamilton falsely accused him of misconduct in his of- fice, and he honorably acquitted himself to the satisfaction of Congress, and then resign- ed his station, you dared aspire to be his suc- cessor; but the truth was the President sus- pected you, and justly too—it was denied. From this moment you became a Jacobin— disappointed in your expectations from gov- ernment, you joined the league that planned its destruction. Dismissed from office by the President, you grew more furious than ever, and are now consecrated an exclusive patriot. But could any one believe, if he had not from under your own hand, that a tory, a defender of kingly government, a bitter ene- my to the whigs, and a republican,—could have the unparadonable impudence, in the course of a few years, to write an address to the people in support of Thomas M'Kean, a democratic candidate for the government? And that those qualifications on which you dwell as rendering Mr. M'Kean a fit person for governor, are, his having been a good whig, and now a good democrat—in having strongly opposed the British in their tyrann- ical oppressions of this country? Even you, sir, should blush at a review of this incon- sistent and criminal conduct. If the Demo- crats know their own interest, they will vig- ilantly guard you, and repel but little con- fidence in your integrity—for when their cause becomes desperate, you will, true to your old maxim, turn traitor.
AN AMERICAN. Philadelphia, May 3, 1799.
* The writer must surely mean to quiz, when he thus characterizes the bard-bound turgidity of this vapid Ass.
EXTRACT,
From a SERMON, Preached April 25th, 1799, by the Reverend ASHBEL GREEN, Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, in the City of Philadelphia.
"My brethren—I am not insensible that to represent the present time as worse than the past, has been the common place of writ- ers and speakers on moral and religious sub- jects; at almost every period. But it will not follow, because this complaint has often been made without cause, that, therefore, there never can be a just cause for its being made. It appears to me that no person, who will allow wickedness to be that which scripture and the common use of language determine it to be, can possibly deny that the people of the United States have been increas- ing in wickedness, and that very rapidly, for a number of years past. More than once since I have been your pastor (which is not yet twelve years) I have said in this place, that no man would profess atheism with his lips, because it would be universally esteemed an impeachment of his understanding as well as of his heart. Such was then the fact; but it is otherwise now. I hope, indeed, there are not many among us who openly avow atheism. But I know of a certainty there are many who read with eagerness the works of those who were atheists—works that teach and defend the atheistic sentiments, and who represent the authors of these works as most profound, ingenious, and worthy men. Not long since, it would have been considered as a singular reach of impiety to deny the pro- vidence of a God; but at present this is getting to be a fashionable practice. Some time ago a professed deist, who ridiculed the Bible and the Saviour, was regarded as a monster: At present this is rather supposed to constitute a character indicative both of wisdom and of wit, and to be no disqualifi- cation at all for a place of power and trust. There was a time in this country, at which, if Congress, without the most pressing ne- cessity, had held a session on the Lord's day, they would have been censured from one end of the continent to the other. But into such contempt has the Sabbath now fallen, that a late occurrence of this kind has past with but very little notice.
In regard to the profanation of the name of God, the disregard to his public worship, the contempt of Gospel institutions, the neg- lect of family government and family reli- gion, the dissoluteness of youth, the wan- ton and wicked reviling of magistrates, and the exciting of hatred against them, the cher- ishing of sedition practices, the opposition to the law of the country, the prevalence of duelling, the open practice of adultery and fornication, the multiplied instances of fraud and twindling, the gross and abusive attacks of private character and reputation, the de- vodness of thousands to a covetous pursuit of wealth, to the neglect and disregard not only of every duty which they immediately owe to God, but also of public interest and their own private honor;—in regard to all these abominations, it is impossible to deny that they have increased upon us, with a rapid accumulation, within a short space.
And shall I lay open the source from which this inundation of iniquity has prin- cipally flowed in upon us?—Yes, I shall do it freely, for I do not believe I should be acquitted in the sight of God if I should for- bear. I offer it, then, as my most deliberate and often reviewed opinion, that this rapid increase of impiety, profligacy, and vice, has been principally owing to an enthusiastic at- tachment, in multitudes of people in this country, to the revolution and cause of the French. This attachment has given an easy introduction to the atheistic, infidel, and immoral principles of that people. With many it has given a sanction to these principles, which have, accordingly, been im- bibed and professed even with pride and esti- mation. It has given a currency to the books in which these principles are taught. It has invited among us thousands of those who had already reduced these principles to practice, and whose example has been most pernicious. It has induced thousands who secretly held these principles to pro- fess them openly; and thousands more who wished to find them true, to consider them as proved to be true, by the wisdom and practice of a great nation. It has induced even many persons of professional religion, and some, I doubt not, of real religion, to extenuate, and palliate, and excuse the aw- ful wickedness of the people to whom I have referred, in a manner, that has had a most unhappy influence in preventing that horror that ought to be excited at such blasphemies —a horror which not to feel is itself a crime. Certain it is, that from some causes, we have come to regard, without emotion, princi- ples and actions of impiety, which once u- sed to shock our inmost souls, and that wick- edness of all descriptions does most awfully abound."
From a London Paper.
NOTORIOUS PROFLIGACY.
John Wheeler, lately convicted of biga- my, was not of that family which so often graced the records of the Old Bailey, but the son of Dr. Wheeler, of South-street, Gros- venor-square, who gave him an education to which the tenor of his life has been an un- iform disgrace.
While a student at Oxford, in December 1776, he married a very honorable young lady, Miss Mary Goodall; by whom he had a beautiful daughter. He was then only 19 years of age, and his wife no more than 16. After using this young creature in a most in- human manner, he entered into the navy, where his friends procured him a commission in the marines, but occasionally returned, and persecuting her and her mother, by law suits and a variety of practices, extorted from that family upwards of 800l. and oblig- ed his wife to take refuge under a different name, to avoid being farther plundered, and even murdered, as he had often threatened.
The next victim to his artifices, was a Miss Anne Yeates, who had annuity of 50l. per ann. left her as a recompence for former
favours, by the brother of Sir C. W., which our hero in vain solicited her to put into his hands; and failing to do so by any other means, he married her at Newport, after sharing in the profits of her Cyprian traffic for two years. Having thus obtained pos- session of her annuity, he immediately sold it, and left the poor woman to seek a pre- cious and infamous livelihood in the streets, which finally conducted her to her present residence in St. Mary-le-bone workhouse.
The next object that engrossed his amo- rous attentions, was a beautiful girl of six- teen, then at boarding school, and the daugh- ter of a major in the army, whom he pre- vailed upon to marry him at Lambeth. By her he has also a daughter, now about seven years of age. The partiality of this young lady for him, notwithstanding his brutal treatment of her was the same as he exercised towards others, was such, that her interference often protected him from the punishment by law, which his real wife threatened, and was willing to have inflicted.
The success of this interpolation is the more to be lamented, as it enabled him to proceed further in his villainous pursuits, to which Miss W. — was a victim on the 22d of April last, when she consented to marry him at St. Bride's Church, where he assum- ed the name of Mr. Wentworth, which ter- minated his destestable career. This last enter- prize required the full exercise of all his ingenuity and address. The young lady was the favorite daughter of a tradesman in Lam- beth, who by his honest industry had accu- mulated some property. Our hero began by insinuating himself into the favor of the mother, in which he succeeded so effectual- ly as to induce her to take private lodgings for her daughter a little distance from her own neighborhood saying she was just come from the country, and was to be visited by a captain Wentworth, to whom she was shortly to be married. She was only sixteen years of age, and her father was perfectly unacquainted with her situation till Wheel- er's purpose was completely accomplished. After the marriage he strongly solicited Mr. W. — to settle one of his houses upon his daughter, which was refused, as well as the payment of 70l. for which he was soon after arrested. Making further enquiry after this hopeful son-in-law, he was in a short time informed of his real situation, and visited by three of his former wives, who produced certificates of their marriages. The wife, as well as the daughter of this much injured man, still retain their unaccountable and ex- traordinary attachment to Wheeler, in such a degree, that the former, in the Old Bailey Sessions before last, boldly avowed to her husband, that she was carrying 10l. to this culprit, in Newgate, for the purpose of en- abling him to put off his trial. It is, how- ever, some small consolation to this gentle- man, that he has brought this egregious of- fender to justice, for which he is certainly entitled to the thanks of the public.
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Mon- day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine— Before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President; John McDowell, John Gibson, George Thompson and George Wallace, Esqrs. Associate Judges of the same court.
ON the petition of Alexander Sumrall, a pri- soner in the jail of said county, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the act of assembly, made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The court ordered, that the said prison- er be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of June next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard—and direct that notice of his application be published in the Gazette of the United States, and in the Pittsburgh Gazette, and continue three weeks in each, the last of which shall be at least two weeks before the time of hearing.
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SALEM, April 30. Extract of a letter from an American Gentleman on the continent of Europe, dated Dec. 28.
"The noble declaration of our Executive, on the return of the American Envoys from France, has united all Europe, but the people of Germany in particular, even to a degree of enthusiasm. They say that the cause is noble, to oppose a nation of savages, who wish to oppress and enslave the most virtuous people on earth, and whose only crime is daring to ask for justice from the greatest monster that ever reared its head. Such sentiments have raised the Emperor, voluntarily, the greatest and most powerful army that Germany ever supported; in consequence of which, and the progress of 33,000 Russians, who are already in Germany on their way to the Rhine (being a part of 80,000 which the Emperor of Russia sends against the French) the Directory have ordered large drafts from their forces in Holland, which leaves an opening for the rebellion, which is hourly expected to become general throughout the Batavian Republic: the people of Brabant have already revolted, and are in great force; some actions have taken place between them and the French. The people of Holland are in the most dreadful state of distress imaginable: their fishermen, watermen, and all those who gained their bread by the sea, are absolutely starving; the English prevented the neutrals from going into Holland, and even a fishing boat from getting to sea, and their friends the French oppressing them by requisitions, the people are driven to perfect madness."
On the 21st of this month there was a light of Snow at Philadelphia. Here it snowed all the forenoon of the 24th, and more snow fell than has in the same space of time during the winter.
NEW-YORK, May 4. Yesterday the canvass for votes for Members of Assembly was closed. The following is the result:
   FEDERAL TICKET.   J. Bogart, J. Oothout, J. Sherred, W. W. Woolsey, E. Stevens, S. Stillwell, A. S. Schemack, C. S. Riggs,     1W 2W 3W 4W 5W 6W 7W 207 328 407 336 458 447 544 210 517 498 355 458 444 544 214 317 494 350 449 443 543 207 511 491 340 460 443 543 202 504 494 340 469 444 544 202 505 488 343 456 441 540 211 505 493 343 462 444 544   B. Swartwout, jr., N. Everdon, S. Strong, R. Rutgers, A. Poff,   206 509 469 344 560 440 542 209 511 469 347 466 437 544 211 507 503 343 410 443 543 206 510 494 344 439 444 546 210 509 492 349 454 436 541  
   ANTI-FEDERAL TICKET.   A. Burr, J. Swartwout, J. Provost, Wm. Boyd, Sam L. Mitchell, Mar. L. Davis, Wm. J. Vredenburg, Joshua Barker,     1W 2W 3W 4W 5W 6W 7W 118 124 182 326 253 604 439 119 122 187 302 202 608 439 115 115 183 381 265 601 439 124 124 200 330 272 608 440 111 108 178 312 255 603 439 116 114 185 327 257 606 439 110 109 179 321 255 603 439   J. C. Ludlow,  G. Clinton, Jun.,  Jn. Brewer,  Eph. Brather,  Benj. North,    119 114 181 329 259 603 439 118 121 185 329 255 603 439 114 113 187 329 255 607 439 110 109 179 322 254 603 439 115 109 181 318 261 603 439  
What generous pride, what patriotic joy must dilate the bosom of every friend to government on this decisive victory! Who that venerates the holy religion of his fathers? Who that wishes to continue under the safeguard of wise and wholesome laws? Who that deprecates the horrors of that demoralizing, brutal, and execrable system of French Liberty , which has been propagated with such demonic zeal throughout the world? Who that is industrious, virtuous and happy , that does not feel his heart eased of the heavy burthen that had long oppressed it? Yes, our country is not lost! France! your detestable schemes—your hopes of rapine and blood are all frustrated . Levellers! you must still be in obscurity, and feel the grip of that poverty which your idleness and your vices have brought upon you.—Enemies of the government! you are wretchedly mistaken—you must bite the lip in impotent rage—your reign is no more. Friend Edward! you see the fate that awaits you. Take a friends advice, and give out as early as possible your intentions of declining to stand the test of another Election.—Friends of the Government, of a settled and permanent state of things, we congratulate you on the favourable issue of this decisive struggle.—Merchants of New York you have done your duty.—Citizens of every class and profession, who have contributed your aid in placing in the seats of legislation men of integrity and worth , you may now wear the honorable badge of Federalism, your activity deserves much pride, and guarantees of the future safety of your aged fires. This is a proud day of all Americans. Let it be long remembered, and when it recurs to memory let it teach the friends of government that their enemies can never triumph but when they are inactive and supine.
William B. Ciles , of Virginia, is elected a member of the legislature of that State. His talents and malignant hatred to Government are ill-suited to poison the sources of Legislation. We rejoice, however, that disappointment and chagrined have led him to retire from the floor of Congress, where his means of mischief were more extensive.
There is something in the French proclamation to the Neapolitans which must rouse all Europe. If the be not in a State of petrified insensibility. From Atheism, the French, by a rapid transition, are passed to Calvinism, and after the doctrine of Election: they are now, forsooth, the elect God's chosen people, They impudently tell the surrounding nations that "the Supreme Arbiter of Empires has chosen them to renew the surface of the globe."
BETTER. More French lies detected.
The French writer in the Argus of this morning, when they come to speak of our glorious election of yesterday, appear positively to write under the torture of damned spirits. As the only consolation to which such wretches can resort, they betake themselves to their usual occupation of misrepresentation and abuse. Among other things they insert the following paragraph:—
"The turpitude of one transaction, calls loudly for the most pointed reprobation, if true, that prisoners were taken out of the bridewell, and federal tickets being placed in their hands, they were brought up to the poll to vote." Take the fact.—One of the prisoners in the Bridewell who it seems is sometimes indulged with the liberty of being out of doors in the day time, had been sent by some of his comrades to a little shop near the place where the poll was held, to buy some rum; here he was met by one Charles Van Norden, who attended the poll as one of the French Bullies, and a vote being put into his hand for the democratic ticket, he was somehow shuffled along by this man to the place of voting; just as he was entering the street door, however, he was luckily met by Mr. John McCall, keeper of the Bridewell, whose spirited exertions yesterday, entitled him to much applause, who demanded of Van Norden what he had to do with one of his prisoners, and represented the meanness and indecency of endeavouring to procure a vote from a CRIMINAL: but it was not till after some considerable altercation, he succeeded in getting the man away without his voting at all. And now the federalists are with great propriety charged from the press, with bringing up prisoners from the Bridewell to vote!
There's nothing like plain MATTER OF FACT for these fellows; it choaks them as suddenly and as effectually as a knot under the left ear. [Com. Ad.]
NOREFOLK, April 27. A strong Spanish force has arrived in the West Indies from Spain; an 84 gun ship and some heavy frigates, with a considerable body of troops, are arrived at Carthagena. Advice has also been received at St. Vincent's of five sail of the Spanish line being at sea; in consequence of which admiral Harvey had gone to Trinidad with a 90 and 2 74 gun ships.
THE Delegates from the different State Societies of Cincinnati are informed that a general meeting will be held to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, in the Chamber of the Select Council.
MM. MACPHERSON, Assistant Secretary General.
Letters for the ship Woodrop Sims , captain Hodgeson, for London, will be received at the Coffee-House, till next Monday the 13th instant.
New Theatre.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. Marshall & Mr. Warren. THIS EVENING, May 6, WILL BE PRESENTED, A celebrated COMEDY, called THE HEIR AT LAW.
Daniel Dowlas, (Baron Dubeufy) Mr. Warren. Dick Dowlas, Mr. Fox. Doddle Panglos, Mr. Wignell. Henry Morland, Mr. Downie. Stefford, Mr. Marshall. Zekiel Homefpan, Mr. Bernard. Kenrick, Mr. Hardinge. John, Mr. Doctor. Waiter at the Hotel, Mr. Wirtrell. Waiter at the Blue Boat, Mr. Warrell, jun. Lady Duberly, Mrs. Morris. Caroline Dorner, Miss L'Etrange. Cicely Homefpan, Mrs. Merry.
The Epilogue to be spoken by Mr. Warren, Mr. Fox, Mr. Wignell, Mr. Hardinge, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Bernard, Mrs. Morris, Miss L'Etrange, and Mrs. Merry. End of the Comedy, (for the last time) will be given a MUSICAL INTERLUDE, called THE CATCH CLUB; Or, The Sons of Anacreon. And a new arrangement of Harmony. To which will be added, (not acted this season) A COMEDY, in two acts, called THE CRITIC; Or, A Tragedy Rehearsed. To conclude with the destruction of the ARMADA.
Mr. Marshall and Warren, having failed in their former Benefit, respectfully solicit the patronage of the public to the above arrangement of Entertainments.—Tickets to be had of Mr. Marshall, No. 10, South Fifth-street, of Mr. Warren, corner of Filbert and Eleventh-street, at the Bar of Oellers Hotel, at Carr's Musical Repository No. 36, South Second-street, at Rice's Book-Store No. 16, South Second-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
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Philadelphia, April 29, 1799. LETTERS for the British Packet Weymouth, for Falmouth, will be received at this office until Tuesday, the 9th May, at 12 o'clock noon. N.B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 6.
Per ship Packet, Trot.
"The French have formally declared war against the Emperor of Germany and Duke of Tuscany, and have passed the Rhine."
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, 23d March, received via Boston.
"The ship Molly , of this port, is arrived at Liverpool, after having beat off three French privateers, at three different times."
Durand Maillane, said, four years ago, in the French Convention, that "already had the corruption of manners, augmented by the abuses of the Revolution, inundated the Republic with thieves and murderers." As they have been progressing and encroaching ever since in these lucrative professions, may we not by this time, without a figure of speech, rate them a nation of savages?
Democracy on its last legs.
The populous and important commercial city of New-York, has at length retrieved its character, too long lost in the predominance of a faction composed of the most depraved and loathsome wretches, that ever polluted a civilized community. The expulsion of the flock-jobbing bankrupt, Burr, is a momento mortui to the Adonis, and the rest of his infamous family. In Georgia, a spirited and able Federalist (Judge Walton) has absolutely earthed the Democratic Fox, Jackson, and bids fair to scatter the forces of his conforts. The Virginian phalanx is routed and broken and even Polyphemus, the bell-wether of the gang, hobbles forward to his feet, the "faithful public servant" of 38 constituents. We may now cheerfully apply the "nati melioribus annis" of the Poet in a new sense. The prosperity of the common cause in other states, should animate us to exertions worthy of our important stake, and of which we have so laudable an example set before us. To lamp upon that abominable monster who is aspiring at a station among us where he may the more securely prowl around the state, seeking whom he may devour, the impression of public indignation, abhorrence and contempt, would be a death-wound to the cause and the influence of France in America.
Gallatin, the French patriot, from making nails, has commenced a manufactory of fire-arms. Thus verifying the remark of Dr. Johnson, "All sciences a falling monseur knows, And bid him go to hell to hell he goes."
We hear that two thousand stands of arms are to be furnished the Commonwealth from the manufactory at New Geneva, and that Albert took care to get his money betimes .
It is said the settlement of a well-known and disgraced Paymaster's accounts, would have a very sickly effect upon two pair of fine horses, a coach and chariot. Vive la souveraineté du peuple.
The hasty duke Albert was in "to get his money for the fire-arms, is an indication of suspicions of the short duration of the occasion for them. It was odd, indeed, if a man should not know the progress of his own works; but what are we to think of the Excellence that connived at so gross a deprecation on the public?
Nearly two-thirds of the 44 Lyons have been expelled from Congress. Here we have one evidence at least that the mass of the people entertain a higher sense of honor than a delegate portion of them.
The following is an accurate state of the Virginia Election for Members of Congress: FEDERAL RETURNS.
   Col. Parker } Re-elected.   T. Evans, Esq.   Col. L. Powell   Gen. John Marshall   Samuel Goode, Esq.   Robert Page, Esq.   E. Gray, Esq.   Gen. Henry Lee   Col. George Hancock  
DEMOCRATIC. Citizens Nicholas, Dawson, Eggleston, Clay, New and Cabell, re-elected. Randolph, vice Venable.
There will be, in the next Congress, on the most moderate computation, seventy odd Federal members.
Citizen David Holmes is re-elected.
A letter from the district represented in the last congress by Mr. Machir, dated on the morning of the election, confirms what have already stated of the prospect of Major Haymond's success.
The district represented by Holmes, is as federal as any in the state—and there is a prospect of that miserable tool's obtaining leave of absence for the two ensuing years.
The district represented by J. Trigg is the only other from which the returns yet remain to be received. Here there is little hope of any amendment.
Samuel J. Cabell was opposed by a young gentleman of fine talents and the soundest principles, unfortunately wearing the disguised name of John Nicholas.
One Mitchell appears on the despised democratic ticket, at New-York, left by a thousand votes, in arrear. Is this the Doctor , who tells us that the Yellow Fever
springs up out of the ground? And is Mitchellism so soon fallen into disrepute?
ON A PUBLIC DEFAULTER.
Long D—— had toil'd for a party ungrateful— But on France the poor wight still rely'd— Till at length in reward for this miscreant most hat-fall, They made him Paymaster, himself for to pay.
The following invocation to Marcus Brutus, extracted from a Tennessee gazette, is the unguarded production of one of those enthusiastic young fry of treachery that providence sometimes sends into existence to mar villainy, and develop the hidden machinations of faction. This youthful traitor tells a bold tale, with an undaunted countenance. He does not, like Harmodius and Aristogiton conceal his murderous weapon in wreaths of myrtle, but like the more audacious Grachus brandishes it in the capital. Will any person suppose after perusing the "Democrat" that the ideas and sentiments therein contained, are not familiar and common to the whole circle of his associates; to the body of M'Laughlins subscribers; and indeed to the chief of the inhabitants of that seditionary quarter of the union: would he not otherwise tremble to avow them? Incantations as he is, would he be content to become the solitary victim of his own solitary, silly, and treasonable opinion? Never: No, no, he is confident that every wretch who moistens his lips with the waters of Tennessee is intoxicated with the same blood-craving mania. Assassins loom round his daily haunts, ripe for treason, fratricide and crime, were they but assured of impunity. But though they pant for the blood of Adams, Washington and every wife and virtuous man in the community; yet they teach their tongues concealment and endeavor by democratic finesse, by falsehood, intrigue, and probationary outrage to bring on the harvest of their wishes. They play round the flame of sedition but are very cautious how they finger their wings. On the contrary, this revolutionary fanatic not being so well read in those matters relative to the safety of his party as he appears to be in his sentiments and principles hereby hurls defiance into the very teeth of the constituted authorities and the laws of his country: Calls for "daggers" selects his victims, and chuckles with savage pleasure as he sees them, in imagination, "blagger" beneath his blows. Thus, by trusting to a mule-struck murderer the fatal secret, all their views and expectations are completely unmasked. The Northampton insurrection was too early for their purpose; and this canibal fancy is considered by them as premature; but in both we see evidences of the same spirit; the tendency of both is the same, to "dismantle the constitution" and to deluge the country in blood. Whether this unadvised development of their friend will hasten the execution of their plan is difficult to foresee; but at all events, the friends of government should be prepared for the worst. To have an official head is necessary to the effectual organization of the Democrats of Pennsylvania: give them this and their co-operation with their brethren of Tennessee will immediately follow. They will then without blush or remorse acknowledge their purpose, and perhaps execute it before the inactive inhabitants can be brought to believe there are such fiend-like beings in existence. Men, therefore, who regard their lives and property as worth preserving, should labour night and day to secure to themselves a Governor at the next election, whose vigilance and resolution will shelter them from the storm of anarchy which, if it should burst upon us, no regrets can appease, no prayers deprecate.
O! thou ghost of Marcus Brutus! O! thou dread immortal shade! Thou whose spirit now would just us, Raise thy once tremendous head! Rise, and shake thy vengeful dagger, Wet with Cæsar's haughty blood! Pity Despot!—see them flagger! Hear the pious call on God! Rise thou wondrous ancient Roman, To the right let thunders roar. O! the blest propitious Omen! Kings shall rule the earth no more! How we need to raise a spirit, To Columbia's western climes! Truth has lost her former merit, And corruption rules the times! Columbia once the wonder, Of admiring nations round; She, who midst a British thunder, In venality is drown'd. She, has lost her sense of honour, She, is sunk supremely low; Whilst a generous few bemoan her, She's insensible of woe. She, has lost her sense of honour; She, from bad, to worse defends. She, lets Britannia ride upon her— And is fore'd to fight her friends. Here, are Cæsar, noble Junius; Here, are Despots, to be slain! Here, are Kings, who impourte us! Here, are Fools, who wish to reign. We are pleas'd with adulation; Honesty is out of date: Lies and vice diminution, Reign supreme in every State. We place our happiness in splendour— All our glory in parade! Our real freedom we surrender, Well contented with the shade. Freedom was our former glory, All devoted to her cause, Now,—Constitution, is the story, And Obedience, to the laws. Freedom's ways are dis-respected, We alas! no more are brave! And a Monarch, is expected— Sure a King should rule a slave. We execrate a Revolution: We are pleas'd with ancient forms; 'God preserve our Constitution! 'From wild Democratic forms! Here is my ejaculation: Here a Patriot's fervent prayer: Send! O send Regeneration! Purify our Morbid air! Purify, our sickly nation! Abridge our costly laws! Send! O! send Regeneration! Succour Lord a righteous cause! Disannul our Constitution, Do away our Penal laws, From a purer Institution, Susted to a purer cause. Wash away each foul pollution, Each Despotic curled train;
Send us Lord, a Revolution! And let freedom live again. Rase the Bill of Leigh's edition, All its evils do away; Send the makers to perdition, So let every patriot pray. Build a hell of fierce Damnation, For our Demi-British clan— Send, to the rest O God! Salvation, Bless them with the Rights of Man.
A DEMOCRAT. March 21, 1799.
Copy of a letter from Mr. S. B. Davis, first mate of the ship Gen. Washington , of this port, to his owner, dated on board the
Lynn sloop of war, April 21, 1799.
SIR, I HAVE only time to inform you, that we were taken by the Lynx and Pheasant , on the 14th inst. off the Hole-in-the-Wall, and are bound to Bermuda. We had separated from the Star some time before, in a gale of wind; but she was in sight when we were taken, and I suppose is in New-Providance, as there was a brig of 18 guns in sight, belonging there, and they send in all vessels they meet.
[It appears by the following article, that the ship Star , mentioned in the above letter, has escaped]
Capt. W. Odlin, of the brig Rambler , from Honduras, on the 16th ult. spoke the ship Star , George , of and from this port, bound to New-Orleans, then in lat. 24, 50, near Martin's Reef, Cape Sable bearing N. N. W. Capt. George informed that he had parted company with the Gen. Washington a few days before in a gale of wind.
M. Sullivan, a seaman on board the Birmingham Packet , in attempting to land to the wharf, on Saturday morning, from the ship, missed his step, and was drowned, notwithstanding every assistance was immediately given.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
ARRIVED.
CLEARED.
   Schr. Miller, Reed, St. Thomas 24   Schr. Sincerity, Russel, La Croix   Albert, Poul, St. Croix   Nancy, Blook, Norfolk & Petersburg   Trial, Hand, Alexandria   Lewis, Rathlan, New York   Fanny Bridger, Dunn, ditto.   Liberty, Watson Norfolk   Sloop Betsey, Wood, St. Thomas's and St. Croix   Nancy, Cox, St. Thomas   Genette, Briggs, Providence  
Capt. William Odlin of the brig Rambler from Honduras, on the 16th ult. spoke the ship Star , George of and from this port bound to New Orleans, then in lat. 24, 50, near Martin's Reef, Cape Sable bearing N. N. W.
Capt. George informed, that he had parted company from the General Washington a few days before in a gale of wind.
Arrived Schooner Miller , Read from St. Thomas, failed from thence the 11th of April, in company with 39 sail of American vessels under convoy of the Baltimore Sloop of War, the following vessels were in the fleet, viz.
Ship Mary Ann , of and from Philad. Brig Little John Butler, Smith, ditto. Hiram, Davidson , of Wilmington, for Philadelphia.
Ship Columbia , Fulby, of and for Norfolk. Mary , of New-York, from Batavia, and several Schooners belonging to the eastward, bound for this port, parted from the convoy April 25, lat. 27, 41, long. 68.
Left there the following vessels: Brig Amazon , Lewis, of Philadelphia, for La Guira. Brig Jack , Stiles, of Philadelphia. Schr. Little Tom, Butler , for do.
Harmony, Houston, of do.
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4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any force, invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasion, or by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of this kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application; to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings.
1st. The fire and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied; whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or unusually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouse-Houses, &c.
1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as in the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole-pieces, or in the usual form for retailing. And
if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minuteness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz: pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind, opened. — Oils, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, Ebenezer Hazard, sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 18th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and sixty five, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine — to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckabatchee branch of the Mulkingum 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 run due west to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; 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 inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to re-gister the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplemental 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt" — passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interests, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrearages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Secretary of the Treasury.
Notice.
THE subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and the persons who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH.
No. 16, South Fourth street. april 26 doim
REAL ESTATES.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, viz:
ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet.
The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garret and an extensive range of back buildings, also of three stories — the whole comprising two genteel parlours — a spacious drawing room — back parlour — kitchen — wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard.
Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling House and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family.
The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends.
One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending northward to the depth of 306 feet — on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood.
ON CHESNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 104 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover,
KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements — a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required — the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. div 24wtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
An Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets; the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 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 Steinmeitz eq. 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 Factory, or Merchant.
A large elegant two story Stone House, situate 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 Biberly Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek; this farm contains about 740 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 Grame 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.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL.
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum.
The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN,
no. 198, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5 tu th 6atf
Valuable Lands for Sale.
ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the south side and bordering on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each: The terms of sale as follows, viz: Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. april 29. d3m
Removal.
THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, 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. jan 29 18w6m
FOR SALE.
50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Rutland, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Gueh, 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 possession.
The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to T. & A. TULEE. Petersburg, Feb. 11. 22w3m
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 purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 x 2 feet front, by 43 x 12 deep, a fullery, 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 ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the mansion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water: For terms apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street.
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
Patent Ploughs,
To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry — Jonathan Harker, Woodbury — and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. 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 expense, and are sold at a cheaper rate — the plans 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 irons 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 incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17. 22wtf
Valuable Property for Sale.
THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Sassafras River, in Kent county, Maryland — containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's Houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smook house, &c. &c. — The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shed and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam — The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. m. tf. december 12.
NOTICE.
THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit: 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No 4185. 5 shares No 4186. and 3 shares No 4187. and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No 2038. which were forwarded by the Counters of Leicesters packet from Falmouth for New-York — and ten shares of said stock in the name of Studenbick & Son, of Amsterdam, No 1796. which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12. d3m
A Place Wanted.
A SITUATION in a Merchant's Compting House is desired, for a Youth, of the age of 17, of reputable connections, and possessing the requisite acquirements. Apply to the printer. april 24. e6bt
NOTICE.
THE Public are requested not to receive any draft, note, obligation or bills of any kind drawn in favor of or indorsed by Abijah Hunt, F. & A. Hunt, Jesse & Abijah Hunt, Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt, Abijah & Sons, W. Hunt, Snodgrass, & Co. Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the subscriber. Atout twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the carrier near the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians. SAMUEL MEEKER. april 26. tu th 6atf
To be Let,
TWO HOUSES, No. 123 and No. 153, on the East side of Second street, near Spruce street, and three Grass Lots near the city. For terms, apply to CHARLES WHARTON, No. 126, South Second street. Who has for Sale, Five boxes of Lenaws One hundred boxes of Tea China Black, blue and colored Lute strings Silk Umbrellas, &c. &c. may 1. w 23t
THE COMMISSIONERS,
APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE,
THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12. N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of two months } From the time of subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months
To be Sold at Private Sale,
TWO tracts of Land, being the estate of doctor Samuel Cooper, lately deceased, lying in Talbot county on the Waters of Tuckabatchee Creek in the state of Maryland. One of them immediately on the said creek, is part of a tract called Hampton, and part of another tract called Rich Range, containing about Two Hundred acres; there are on the said plantation a tolerable good dwelling house and kitchen, and some useful out-houses, an apple orchard, and a spring of excellent water; this place, about five or six miles from Tuckabatchee Bridge, and about four miles from King's Creek, is bounded in part by lands now or lately of William Sherwood, and of Hugh Work, in the heart of the fisheries, and conveniently situated for a person in the trading or well line.
The other is a Plantation one or two miles distant from the above, being part of a tract called Dudley's Choice, and part of a tract called Strawbridge, containing about two hundred and thirty seven acres — This place well timbered, is bounded in part by the lands now or lately of William Heyward and those of George Wilson — there is a dwelling house thereon, and some other improvements not considerable. The payments will be made easy to the purchaser, or purchasers, upon equity being given in a satisfactory manner. — For terms apply SAMUEL COATES, Surviving Executors THOMAS MORRIS, to Estate of Samuel Cooper, deceased, in ELLISTON PEROT, Philadelphia. Or to TRISTAM NEEDLE, at King's Creek, in Talbot county, Maryland. april 23. q codim
NOTICE.
THE creditors of TODD MOTT are requested to leave their accounts calculating interest to the 22d of November, 1798, the date of Todd and Mott's assignment, with W. MOTT, no. 145, Market street, on or before the first of July next, as a dividend will be immediately made after that time; those who neglect to do so in their accounts will be excluded from that dividend. John Waddington, John Rhodes, John Allen } Affignees. april 13, 1799. taw 11y
ALL PERSONS,
INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK. Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. jan. 8. 12wtf
To be Let,
A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf. — Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street. feb 11. 22wtf
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands on the Chevalier de Freire, Minister of Portugal, are desired to present, without loss of time, their accounts to his Steward, Mr. Kapin, that they may be immediately paid. Franklin Court, the 26th April, 1799. d3t
At a Court of Common Pleas, held at Greensburg, for the county of Westmoreland, the second Monday in March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, present Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his Associates, Judges of the same Court.
ON the petition of LUCAS S. GIBBS, an insolvent debtor, to the Court of Common Pleas, for the county aforesaid, praying for the benefit of the laws made for the relief of such persons, and submitting a list of his creditors and effects on oath, the Court appoint the second Monday in June next, for hearing the petitioner and his creditors, and direct that notice thereof be given in Penno's daily paper of the city of Philadelphia, in one of the Baltimore papers, and in the Fayette gazette, by being inserted therein, in three successive papers, at least three weeks previous to the day of hearing. By order of Court, THOMAS HAMILTON, Proth'y april 26. raw3w—af. d3t
By order of Court, THOMAS HAMILTON, Proth'y april 26. raw3w—af. d3t
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