Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-02-26 00:00:00

The price of this Gazette is Eight DOLLARS per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
** No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months. December 1 1799.
MATTHEW M'CONNELL Having opened an Office in Chesnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141.
AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when such business again revives. November 19. d2w(D5 def)
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mammadies, Taffies, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg. October 25.
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Lending at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25.
ROSS AND SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 1200 buhels St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS. April 11.
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, BY Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon unsated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their list, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they held their Lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Horsey's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 6.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISIAK, otherwise GUDYO, about 25 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, wore in them then common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a tailors jacket and pantaloons printed fancy cord, a fawn-colored striped under shirt; a rorum hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one musslin handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton Stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN-AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankien; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. *The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799: (O18) d6m
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark.
WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. ALSO, For Sale or to Let, A New FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799. d6f.
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Lancaster in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. 21-5
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full therefor, either to Thomas M'Ewen & Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next. Samuel Blodget. December 17.
BOONETON IRON WORKS.
TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New-Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grift mill with two Run of stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and now in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out-houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and stone milk house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing stock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at New-Ark, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or messrs. Jacob and Richard Faesch on the premises. January 14.
FOR SALE
A good three story Brick House, AND LOT OF GROUND, SITUATED at the north east corner of Water and Market Street, thirty feet front on Water Street, and fifty on Market Street. Having four rooms on each floor, two good vaults under Water Street, which may contain ten cord of wood; is one of the best stands in this city for business. For terms enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. Who will let on lease the house he now lives in for two or three years. February 17. mwf2w
THE UNDERSIGNED,
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia, Hereby gives public Notice, That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the General Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensable necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences. RICHARD SODERSTROM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED
FROM the Marine Barracks on the night of the 14th inst—JOHN OSBORN, born in the town of Bedford, West-Chester county and State of New-York, aged 22 years, 9 months, 5 feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (long qued) light hair, ruddy complexion, pock marked, by trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieutenant Reynolds in Stephen's Town, near Albany the 25th of June last. Had on and took with him a short round blue cloth coat with a red cape, a blue cloth coatee, a few white waistcoats, a long grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of boots, a chocolate coloured great coat trimmed with black hair pluff, a fur hat half worn, and two silver watches, one a middle size, the other small. He may impose himself on some family or gentleman as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity—Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and secures him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or any officer of the army of the United States, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS, OF THE NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. R. 70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
PORCUPINE
To the Public.
WHEN I determined to discontinue the publication of Porcupine's Gazette, I intended to remain for the future, if not an unconcerned, at least, a silent spectator of public transactions and political events; but, the unexpected and sweeping result of a law suit, since decided against me, has induced me to abandon my lounging intention. The suit to which I allude, was an action of slander, commenced against me in the autumn of 1797, by Doctor Benjamin Rush, the noted bleeding physician of Philadelphia. It was tried on the 14th of December last, when "the upright, enlightened and impartial Republican Jury" assessed, as damages, five thousand dollars; a sum surpassing the aggregate amount of all the damages, assessed for all the torts of this kind, ever sued for in these States, from their first settlement to the present day. To the five thousand dollars, must be added the costs of suit, the loss incurred by the interruption in collecting debts in Pennsylvania, and by the sacrifice of property taken in execution, and sold by the sheriff at public auction in Philadelphia, where a great number of books in sheets (among which was a part of the new edition of Porcupine's Works) were sold, or rather given away, as waste paper; so that, the total of what has been, and will be, wrested from me by Rush, will fall little short of eight thousand dollars. To say that I do not feel this stroke, and very sensibly too, would be great affectation; but, to repine at it would be folly, and to sink under it would be cowardice. I knew an Englishman in the Royal Province of New Brunswick, who had a very valuable house, which was, I believe, at that time, nearly his all, burnt to the ground. He was out of town when the fire broke out, and happened to come just after it had exhausted itself. Every one, knowing how hard he had earned the property, expected to see him bitterly bewail its loss. He came very leisurely up to the spot, stood about five minutes, looking earnestly at the rubbish, and then, skipping off his coat, "here goes," said he, "to earn another!" and immediately went to work, raking the spikes and bits of iron out of the ashes. This noble spirited man I have the honor to call my friend, and if even this case should meet his eye, he will have the satisfaction to see, that, should it be impossible for me to follow, I, at least remember his example. In the future exertions of my industry, however, pecuniary emolument will be, as it always has been with me, an object of only secondary consideration. Recent incidents, amongst which I reckon the unprecedented proceedings against me at Philadelphia, have imposed on me the discharge of a duty, which I owe to my own country as well as this, and the looner I begin the looner I shall have done. On Monday, the 24th instant, therefore, I shall publish the first number of a periodical work, which, as it is intended to shift the public view in the invidious of various tenacious objects, will be called, and not, I presume, improperly, a Light; and as the appearance of this light must be attributed wholly to the Philadelphia phlebotomist, gratitude will sanction the propriety of fixing to it the name of Rush. Thus, while the great literary luminaries of this enlightened nation emit their effluence through vehicles which they most significantly term the Aurora, the Star, the Constellation, the Comet, or the Sun, I am content that my glimmering efforts should steal forth under the appellation of the Rush-Light.
Rush-Light.
I must, nevertheless, do myself the justice to assure the public, that, with the Rush-Light in his hand, any one (if the poor fool be not stone blind) will be able to see a good many very pretty things, which notwithstanding the splendor of the grand luminaries above-mentioned, would, without the aid of my little taper, remain hidden from him all the days of his life. To say what will be the subject of the Rush-Light, would, at this time be impossible, and were it possible it would be useless. It may not, however, be amiss to observe, that as Rush is, in some sort the father of the work, a preference will certainly be given to him and his cause. These will, indeed, occupy a considerable portion of the three first numbers; and as the matter is already prepared for the press, these numbers will follow each other as speedily as may be. Of the succeeding numbers one will be published on the 15th, and one on the last day of every month. The Rush-Light, notwithstanding the example of the patriot to whom it owes its sur-name, will never lay it down as a maxim,
that cringing for a lucrative post is the best proof of a love of independence; and therefore, it asks for neither patronage nor subscribers.
Each number will contain 48 octavo pages, never less, and sometimes more, and will be enveloped in a blue wrapper, in the magazine style. The printing will be executed by Messrs. G. and R. Waite of New-York, upon excellent paper, and the best type in America. The price of each number will be a quarter of a dollar. To booksellers at a distance the following are the terms of sale: He who pays cash for twelve copies will be allowed three over; twenty-five copies, eight over; fifty copies, twenty over; one hundred copies, fifty over; and the like in proportion for any intermediate number; but none will, on any account, be sent out of New York, till the cash is received. To gentlemen who wish to have single numbers sent on to them by post, the following information may be useful. The postage of a single number for any distance not exceeding 50 miles, will be three cents; for any greater distance not exceeding 100 miles, 4 and one half cents; for any distance above 100 miles, six cents. February 21, 1800. Qd10t
TO THE
HOLDERS OF
Military Land Warrants,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING.
JAMES E. SMITH, as early as the 2d of Sept. shortly after his return from viewing the Military Land, offered his service to the holders of Military Land Warrants for the purpose of classing, registering and locating them, in consequence of an arrangement made with Mr. James Johnson in July preceding, on the land, for the purpose of exploring the sections in the whole survey. This business having been carried into complete effect by Mr. Johnson, with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that country, they having taken notes descriptive of the situation, soil and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey. Mr. Johnson being now here with those notes, together with the said J. E. Smith having a complete copy of the Surveyor General's return, made to the Treasury Department of the Township surveys. Being thus informed, the subscribers, jointly, offer their services to the holders of warrants of the above description, to receive, register and locate, for which one tenth part of the land located will be required as a compensation—for locating where the registry is already made, as may be hereafter agreed on by applying to either of the subscribers. Such of the honorable the members of Congress as may now hold, or may receive warrants from their friends before the 3d of March next, by addressing a line to either of the subscribers, through the medium of the Post Office, will be waited on agreeable to their appointment. JAMES E. SMITH, No. 100, South 8th Street, opposite the Horse Market. JAMES JOHNSON, No. 329, Market Street. February 21. 312w13M
AN ELEGANT
COUNTRY SEAT.
ON Saturday the 1st of March next at seven o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House in the city of Philadelphia, agreeable to the directions of the last will and testament of General THOMAS MIFFLIN, deceased, will be exposed to Public Sale and positively sold to the highest bidder—that beautiful and elegant COUNTRY SEAT, situate at the Falls of Schuylkill five miles from Philadelphia, and about two from Germantown; consisting of a large and commodious House finished in the modern style, with a Barn, Stables and Out-houses, twenty-two acres of highly improved Meadow land; an Orchard of the best grafted Fruit Trees, and a Garden of Fruit and Vegetables in an excellent exposure. The premises (particularly the Garden, in which there are two Fountains) are watered with a never failing stream, and all the Buildings and Fences are in perfect order. THE HOUSE Is seated on an elevated hill, surrounded with willow and other ornamental Trees of the first growth, and commands an extensive view of the Falls and Meadows of the Schuylkill. Supplies of Marketing of every description are constantly passing on the road in front of the house, and Fish may be obtained in the greatest abundance during the season, and at all times preserved in a Fish-Pond, on the Premises. The terms will be made known at the time of sale. William Irwin, Joseph Reed, Executors. SHANNON & POALK, Auctioneers. February 11. d6f.
WORMS.
THE GENUINE
Patent Vermifuge Lozenges,
FOR DESTROYING WORMS
In Children and Grown Persons.
Prepared only by Dr. James Church, at his Dispensary, 137, Front-Street, near the Fly Market, New-York.
WORMS it is well known, occasions the greatest mortality among children than any other disorder, and few children are without them in a greater or lesser degree. The necessity of an infallible remedy therefore is obvious. The Vermifuge Lozenges are an excellent alternative, contain nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and may be administered to children of all ages, and to grown persons, with the greatest safety. They are also singularly efficacious in all gross Humours, Scrofulous Eruptions, Sore Heels, &c. &c. and an excellent physic in the spring and fall of the year, but particularly after the Small-Pox, Measles, Fevers, &c. Price 50 cents each box.—Family boxes containing eight small ones, at three dollars. Sold by Messrs. H. & P. Rice, 16, South Second Street, Philadelphia, and Mr. Rice, Baltimore.
ON SATURDAY, The 1st of March next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, will be sold by Public Auction at 100 City Coffee House, the following valuable
REAL ESTATE, viz.
No. 1.
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE,
WITH extensive three story back buildings, situated in Front below Pine Street. The house contains two large rooms on each floor, and is 22 feet 6 inches in front, and 32 feet, 6 inches deep. The piazza is 19 feet 6 inches in length, and 12 feet 6 inches in width, in which is carried up an elegant stair-case. The back buildings are 50 feet in length and 23 feet 8 inches in width, and contain on the first floor, a parlour, kitchen, pantry and stair case. The second and third floors are divided into convenient chambers and dressing rooms. The lot of ground is 198 feet deep, with the privilege of a court leading into Lombard Street.
No. 2.
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE,
adjoining the above, being 32 feet 8 inches in front, and 32 feet 6 inches in depth, exclusive of projection of the Bow Window. This house contains two large and elegant rooms on the first and second floors—the third floor is divided into three chambers—There are two elegant stair cases—a large and convenient kitchen under the back room, and double cellars under the whole house. The lot is 131 feet 6 inches in depth, with the privilege of a court leading into Lombard Street—a retribution is to be laid upon this lot, that no back buildings, higher than 8 feet from the level of Front Street, are ever to be erected upon the space now vacant.
No. 3.
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE,
adjoining the above, of the dimensions and plan as the house No. 1, except that the back buildings are only 45 feet in depth. The lot is 131 feet 6 inches deep, and has the privilege of a court into Lombard Street. The above described houses are not plastered, but the Carpenters work is nearly finished. Persons wishing to view them previously to the day of sale, will please to apply at No. 138, South Front Street, for the keys.
No. 4.
A LOT OF GROUND,
32 feet 8 inches front, and 37 feet in depth, upon a court leading into Lombard Street.
No. 5.
A LOT OF GROUND
adjoining the above, and of the same dimensions.
TWELVE LOTS OF GROUND,
situate in Lombard Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets from Delaware, containing each 18 feet front upon Lombard Street, and 122 feet in depth to a 20 feet alley leading into Sixth Street, with the privilege of the same—A plan of these lots is to be seen at the Coffee House—upon the Lots marked No. 3 and 4 in the plan there is a frame building and kitchen ab. 16 feet front, and 31 feet deep, in good repair.
A LOT OF GROUND,
containing 114 feet on Lombard Street, and 130 feet on Eighth Street from the Delaware, with the privilege of a 22 feet alley running parallel to Lombard Street.
A LOT OF GROUND,
adjoining the above, containing 168 feet on Lombard Street, and 130 feet in depth to the above-mentioned alley, and with the privilege of the same.
A LOT OF GROUND,
containing 114 feet on Pine Street and 130 feet on Eighth Street from Delaware, with the privilege of a 22 feet alley.
A LOT OF GROUND,
adjoining the above, containing 168 feet on Pine Street, and 130 feet in depth, to the above-mentioned 22 feet alley with the privilege of the same.
A LOT OF GROUND,
in the District of Southwark, bounded as follows, viz. Beginning at a corner of Thomas Wharton's land on the fourth side of Carpenter Street, at the distance of 137 feet 3 inches from the corner of Third Street as the same is now laid out and continued a new course 137 feet 3 inches, thence south westerly on the west side of the said Third Street, continued on a new course 180 feet to a corner of Andrew Benham's land—thence west northwesterly 149 feet 9 inches to a corner of T. Wharton's land, thence by the same on a straight line 190 feet 6 inches to the place of beginning.
ALSO,
ANOTHER LOT OF GROUND,
in the District of Southwark bounded as follows: Beginning at the corner of M. Scree's lot on Moyamensing road, thence south-westerly along the west side of said road 56 feet four 1-2 inches to Edward Reilly's lot, thence west northwesterly 219 feet to Third Street as the same is now laid out and continued on a new course thence north easterly along the east side of said Third Street 78 feet 6 inches—thence east south-easterly 233 feet—thence south westerly 20 feet—thence east south-easterly 140 feet to Moyamensing road aforesaid to the place of beginning. There are two brick tenements two stories high on the above described premises. Plans of the above houses and lots of ground are to be seen at the Coffee-House.
Terms of Payment.
1 Fourth in 60 days. 1 Fourth in 6 months 1 Fourth in 12 months 1 Fourth in 15 months
with approved security & interest.
JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. February 15. cor.M.
WANTED,
A PERSON to superintend a small Farm, about five miles from the city. He will be accommodated with a good house and other conveniences. None need apply who cannot be well recommended. Enquire at 129 Spruce Street. February 19. d2w

PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-Street. HAVE ON HAND THE FOLLOWING GOODS, ENTITLED to drawback, which they offer for sale at moderate prices for cash, or the usual credit; or on a credit of 12 or 18 months upon Mortgages on Real Property, in or near the City of Philadelphia, or other satisfactory security.    50 boxes and bales Tick- lenburgh.  13 pipes old Port Wine, 25 boxes Tumblers as- sorted.    60 do. do. Hemp- en linens.  200 boxes Hamburg Window Glass 8 by 10, &c.    50 do. do. Ozna- brigs.  1 chest assorted Looking Glasses.    50 do. Patterbones.  Several large elegant do. 1500 Demijohns.    45 do. Bieldfield Linens.  50 kegs Pearl Barley.    11 do. Cress and Creas à la Morlaix.  A few tons Roll Brim- stone.    Brown Rolls.  20 kegs Yellow Ochre.    Polish Rolls.  A few bbls. Robin.    Bed Ticks.  40 tons Ruffia Hemp.    Strawos.  80 hds. Hogs Bricks.    Arabias.  2 hds. Dutch Glue.    Limpy Bags.  20 cases Nails assorted from 3d. to 20d.    Oil Cloths.  16 cases Ironmongery.    Shoes and Slippers.  8 cases Hoes.    Seal and upper Leather.  German Steel.    Quills and Sealing Wax.  6 hds. Coffee mills.    A package Gold and Sil- ver Watches.  Blocking Twine, Tapes,    A few chests Toys.  Stone Pickling Pots,    Slates and Pencils.  &c &c.    70 hds. Havana Mo- lasses.     February 15. fatu & f
AUTHENTIC LIFE OF SUWOROW. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, AT THIS OFFICE, A SKETCH OF THE Life and Character OF PRINCE ALEXANDER SUWOROW RT-M- NIKSKI. Field-Marshal General in the service of His Impe- rial Majesty, the Emperor of all the Russias. With The History of his Campaigns. Translated from the German of Frederick Antling. To which is added, A concise and comprehensive History of His Italian Campaign. By William Cobbett. With an elegant Print-Portrait of that re- nowned Warrior. [Price 2 1-2 Dollars.] Portrait of Marshal Suworow. Gentlemen desirous of possessing a capital like- ness, executed in the first style, of this illustrious Christian Chief, may be furnished with parti- cular proof impressions, at this office, price one Dollar. February 12.
PLASTERING. THE Subscriber having undertaken the plastering of the President's house in the city of Washington, wishes to engage twenty good hands, to whom he will give generous wages. To commence from the 1st of March. HUGH DENSLEY. February 20.
SALES OF LANDS AND SHARES IN THE Population & Asylum Companies. On FRIDAY the 7th day of March next, At 7 o'clock in the evening will be exposed to Sale by Public Vendue, At the Merchants Coffee House in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia, THE FOLLOWING LANDS, Where situated.    1  212  42  Equinunk, Northampton co.    7  3943  42  Lehawaxen, ditto do.    8  3207  70  Buttermilk Falls, Luzerne do.    2  853  80  Equinunk, Northampton do.    3  1083  66  ditto ditto do.    3  1309  61  Lehawaxen, ditto do.    2  835  23  Chees Creek, ditto do.    3  879  78  Equinunk, ditto do.    11  4714  82  Lehawaxen, ditto do.    4  1489  58  ditto ditto do.    4  1757  88  Equinunk, ditto do.    6  2603  124  Wykank, Luzerne, do.    2  2501  97  Starucia, Northampton do.    23  9737  96  Buttermilk Falls, Luzerne do.    8  3505  114  Ox Bow Creek, ditto do.    19  8061  8  Mehappin, ditto do.    20  8644  100  ditto ditto do.    27  11474  123  Tulcarora, ditto do.    63  25493  23  Wappasag, ditto do.    23  9516  91  Mehappin & Tunkannock, Luzerne do.    20  20000  0  Allegheny do.    8  3439  30  Equinunk, Northampton do.    10  3456  13  Starucia, ditto do.    2  747  100  Brodhead's Creek, do. do.    5  2182  68  ditto ditto do.    15  6000  0  East branch of Lehawaxen, Northampton do.    3  1200  0  East branch of Lehawaxenampton do.    15  30000  0  French creek & Allegheny do.    10  6188  80  Toby's creek, Northamp. do.    37  14879  0  Schuykill, Berks do.    11  3257  59  Conocaning, Allegheny do.    12  3291  92  ditto ditto do.    11  4400  0  Lehawaxen, Northampton do.    9  3324  44  Wappasag, Luzerne do.    6  6293  135  Northumberland do.    209664  17      ALSO, Six hundred and seventy-three Shares in the Population Company. AND Three hundred and twenty six Shares in the Asylum Company. CONNELLY & Co. Philadelphia, 14th Feb. dtf
FOR CAPE FRANCOIS, THE BRIGANTINE GEORGE, WILLIAM BELL, MASTER; To sail on Sunday next. She is a good strong vessel, and just out of the Carpenters hands. For freight or passage apply to MOORE WHARTON, No. 107 South Water Street. February 24. dtf
NICKLIN AND GRIFFITH HAVE FOR SALE 10 small chests of Ginghams, } on board 4 ditto of colored Muslins, } the ship 4 bales of St. Fernando Serges, } Nelsor, in 4 ditto of Camblets, } the river 10 ditto of colored and white } from Cashmeres, 14 trunks of printed Calicoes. The above are in small assorted packages calculated either for the West India or home trade. 30 tons Lead, in pigs, 8 tons of dry White Lead in hds. 17 casks of fine dry Yellow Paint, 16 ditto of Mineral Black, 1 ditto of ditto White, 10 ditto of Colcothar, 3 ditto of Purple Brown, 10 cases English China Ware in sets, 36 casks of Nails assorted, 300 barrels pickled Salmon, 80 half ditto ditto, 80 barrels Herring, 20 ditto Shad, 10 ditto Mackerel, 7 cases of Porter in bottles, 20 puncheons Rum, 190 pipes of Brandy, 4th proof, 15 pipes old Madeira Wine, 27 quarter chests Young Hylon Tea, 13 boxes of Imperial ditto, English Gunpowder, HF Forged Copper Nails and Bolts, Sail Canvas, Empty Wine Bottles, Cork in sheets, Green Coffee in hds. February 13. mwf
CAROLINA RICE, of an excellent quality, and in good order for Shipping, for sale at No. 17 South Water Street. Feb. 25. dtf
Thirty-nine hogsheads of Sugar FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER. A generous credit will be allowed. Apply to MOORE WHARTON, No. 111 South Water Street. February 21. dtf
WATER-OFFICE. Centre Square, February 5, 1800.
IN compliance with the instructions of the Committee for watering the city, and with my own inclinations, every possible admit- tance and information has been given to those citizens who have visited the Works during their progress. The Engines are now arrived, and are immediately to be put up, and it is hoped that it will be thought rea- sonable and just, both to the Public, and to the Contractor for the Engines, that the workmen should not be interrupted. As a very few months will fully gratify the cu- riosity of the citizens, by shewing them the Engines in full operation, a temporary ex- clusion of all visitors from the Engine houses cannot appear improper. B. H. LATROBE, Engineer. February 13. dtf
FOR SALE Or to be exchanged for a good Vessel, A N elegant new two story FRAME HOUSE, twenty seven feet front by thirty-four in depth, with a commodious piazza and kitchen, to- gether with a coach house and stable, situate in the flourishing village of Frankford. The house, which may be entered the first of June next, will be finished in the neatest style with many conven- iences, and will be well adapted to a large gen- eral family who may wish to reside in the country, dur- ing the summer season. In exchange, it will be valued low, if a vessel off that may be desirable. Further particulars will be made known by ap- plication to MOORE WHARTON. February 24. dtf
United States, } n. Pennsylvania District. } By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsyl- vania District, of the middle circuit, will be sold by public vendue at the city tavern, in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 17th day of March next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on the river or creek called Lackawaxen, in the county of Wayne, containing 8000 acres and upwards; on which are erected a messuage, stables and barn, with the appurtenances. The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows: Mordecai Roberts, John Till, Stephen Medera, George Warton, Zachariah Ferris, Benjamin Hancock, George Till, Edward Welsted, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morton, Joseph Whitehead, George Streeter, Patrick Connolly, Friend Streeter, Thomas Griffith, } John Oliphant, William Balbert. } Seized and taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hooper, deceased. JOHN HALL, Marshal. Marshal's Office, } Philadelphia, Jan. 4. } eoti7M * These two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
SAMUEL ANDERSON, STOCK BROKER, Has removed his Office from S. Second Street, to No. 134 Arch Street, near Sixth St. WHERE All orders will be punctually attended to. February 20. eozw
NOTICE. THE Stock Holders of the East India Com- pany of North America are requested to meet at the City Tavern on Saturday next, 1st March, at 11 o'clock A. M. on business of im- portance. February 25, 1800. dat
Public Notice IS Hereby Given, pursuant to the act of Con- gress passed on the 11th day of February, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act giving further time to the holders of Military War- rants, to register and locate the same" to wit: "First, That warrants granted for military ser- vices performed during the late war will be re- ceived at the Treasury until the 25th day of the present month inclusive for the purpose of being registered, agreeably to the mode prescribed in the notification from this Department on the 11th of March, 1799. Second, The priority of location will be de- termined by lot immediately after the 25th of the present month, and the holders of register- ed Warrants shall on Monday the 3d of March, 1800, in the order in which the priority of lo- cation shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally or by their agent, designate in writ- ing 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 said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, Feb. 14, 1800. Feb. 15. eoti3M.
For Nervous Disorders, Female Complaints, Gout in the Stomach, Melancholy, Seminal Weakness, loss of Appetite, Bilious Disor- ders, Inward Weaknesses, Indigestion, Ob- stinate Gleet, Juvenile Indiscretions and Pre- mature Old Age, and every other symptom of extreme debility, which are the conse- quences of a Dissipated Life—excess of Plea- sure or Grief—Heat or change of Climate— Immoderate use of Tea, Spirituous Liquors, or any Intemperance—Bad Lyings-in—Dis- eases incident to Young Girls and Women at a certain period of life—
The Cordial Restorative Balsam Is recommended as a Medicine of specific and unparalleled virtues for the immediate relief and speedy and permanent cure of the above disor- ders, having stood a trial of many successful years, during which period many thousands of both sexes have been restored from the brink of the grave. This Balsam is particularly adapted to weak female constitutions, as well as to phlegmatic habits in general; it acts powerfully as a ner- vine, not only to the weak stomach, but to the whole nervous system; corrects a vitiated appe- tite and digestion in the first passages, and ad- mirably recovers the tone of the uri- nary and genital organs;—Hence its efficacy in the most obstinate seminal gleet in men, and corresponding weaknesses in women; and hence it will contribute more safely, surely and ho- nourably towards conjugal happiness, than any of those irritating, diabolical compositions, which are so shamefully administered to the un- happy.
It is earnestly recommended to those ladies, who from repeated and difficult labours are af- flicted with weaknesses and infirmities; in which cases it is highly useful, strengthening at the same time the stomach, the back, the weaken- ed organs, and the whole constitution. Those, who in advanced life, feel the conse- quences of youthful excess, or unfortunate youth, who have brought on themselves a numerous train of evils, will by the use of this fund them- selves restored to health and strength, and all the melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
For whether the system has received a shock, and is debilitated from imprudence or inatten- tion in the earliest part of life, or is sinking un- der the advance of years, a few doses of this medicine will afford immediate assurance of re- turning health and strength, by giving tone to the muscular system, and organs of digestion, and by renovating the whole constitution. To the young it will afford lasting health, strength and spirits, in place of lassitude and debility; and to the aged and infirm, it will af- ford lasting great relief and comfort, by gently and safely invigorating the system; but it will be in the power of medicine to gild the au- tumn of declining years, and calmly and se- renely prolong the close of life beyond its nar- row span, this Restorative is capable of effect- ing that grand desideratum. Constitutions relaxed, weak or decayed, in men or women, are under the immediate influ- ence of this Restorative. Old coughs soon relieved and speedily cured. Poverty of blood and emaciated limbs, will ere long meet the happiest change; the chill watery limb become rich and balsamic, and the limbs be covered with flesh, firm and healthful. It will no doubt be acceptable to the reader, to see accounts of some of the remarkable cures and cures which have been performed by this truly invaluable medicine, in the disorders for which it was invented; he has therefore select- ed a few of such cases as have come within his own immediate knowledge, which are publish- ed and may be had (gratis) at any of the places where the medicine is sold. Prepared (only) by the Inventor and sole Proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his Dispen- sary, 137, Front Street, near the Fly-market, New-York—and sold by Messrs. H. & P. Rice, 16, South Second Street, Philadelphia.
CURE OF CORNS. Infallible German Corn Plaister. This Plaister (the invention of a German Phy- sician, who administered it in Germany upwards of 30 years with the greatest success) is infallible for the cure of corns. It will effectually eradicate them, root and branch in a short time. [Price 50 cents.] Prepared by Doctor James Church, at his Dispen- sary, New-York. Sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 26. Iustum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava iudicentium, Non vulnus instantis tyranni, Mente quait solida.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT. It ought to be remembered that the great object with the anti-federalists now, is the election of Mr. Jefferson as President of the United States, in opposition to Mr. Adams. As to the cause of France, they care nothing about it, any farther than they can make it subservient to their own views; more especially since the late change in that government, which they confessedly do not understand, although they no doubt were the promoters of it with professions of friend- ship. Notwithstanding the professions of the leaders of the party to the contrary, they bear an implacable hatred to our constitu- tion, as well as to the measures of the gov- ernment; and conceive that the only way to effect a change in both, is to get such men into power as think with themselves. In this State they succeeded at the late elec- tion, owing to lies and falsehood on their part, and supineness on the other, and the consequences are, and will be severely felt. The anti-federalists may preach up the vir- tues of their candidate, but the writer of this will consider the day on which they succeeded in their election, as the commence- ment of a revolution. Mr. Jefferson may be a good man, but he is a very bad politi- cian; and would appear more so, when sur- rounded with a host of sycophant-democrats. He does not sufficiently reflect, that there is a portion of every community who are opposed to laws and good government, be- cause they are a restraint on licentiousness, and who are made use of by designing men to promote their own interested views.
MR. FENNO. The Aurora of this morning contains se- veral accounts of a fracas which took place in the house of representatives on the 20th inst. The accounts are given in the form of extracts of letters from Lancaster. Who are the authors of those letters we know not. We shall take steps to discover them. In the mean time we think it a proper respect to our fellow citizens to inform them, that a more false and infamous libel never was attempted to be impaled on the public. For ourselves we firmly contemptuously on the authors and propagators of the calumny. SAMUEL W. FISHER. MICHAEL KEPPELE. Members of the house of representa- tives of the legislature of Penn- sylvania for the city of Philadelphia. Lancaster, 24th Feb. 1800.
The Editors of the Aurora assert that the vessel of their masters engaged by Captain Truxton, beat that officer, and that he la- vaged himself by flight. It is natural that these people should be incensed at the lex egalité of a frigate disturbing the repose of a republican ship of the line.
That peaceable, good man, Monsieur Talleyrand, found the capture of L'Infur- gente almost hostile. It will be very agree- able if he should deem the destruction of his Volontaire quite so. A Philadelphia advertisement, which be- gins thus, "TO THE LADIES!" led the reader to suppose that some momentous truth or some useful advice was about to be addressed to the fair sex by some affectionate mentor. What was the surprise when it appeared, on examination, to be merely an enumeration of the virtues of a cosmetic. For a "Lady, lately from Europe, re- spectfully informs, &c. that she has brought with her a composition, the finest preservative for the skin ever found. If used at an early age, they may live to an hundred and never have a wrinkle. In winter it keeps the skin from chopping. In summer it keeps the skin from tanning. It takes off freckles or any dryness that may be on the skin. Paint, used without this, is very pernicious. —I have known in my country," the in- genious composition Lady proceeds. "ladies of the first rank, who have known the be- nefit of it, and would not be without it for any consideration." It is thought that the most carless observer, in strolling the streets, will remark many ladies, whose ruddy faces demonstrate that they would not be without paint for any consi- deration. A rustic young fellow from some of the New England mountains, where in- deed men have very little skill or discern- ment, told me he was absolutely at a loss to distinguish in the streets a modest woman from a lady of dubious, or scorched reputation. Because the former, with great judgment and decency it must be confessed, by the arts of painting, transient drapery and expressive glances assimilates herself pre- cisely to the appearance of the latter. It is recommended to the Lay Preachers of Penn- sylvania to sermonize against face painting . A cheating, uncleanly and unhealthy prac- tice. He may find an apt text in the book of Genesis. It describes the effect, which a meretricious appearance had upon the mind of a reflecting patriarch. "When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot because she, covered her face."
** Mr. Ewing's letter will appear in the Gazette of to-morrow.
It does not appear that the man of war engaged by Captain Truxton, came out in consequence of any challenge. On the con- trary, it appears that the two vessels met by accident; and as the Frenchman first fired upon captain T. the charge of rashness set up by certain persons, falls to the ground.
To the People of Northampton County. What the nkye of GOVERNOR McKean, now? In the last paper was published his reply to an address of the Senate of Pennsylvania, which, if you have read, I recommend to your attentive perusal; you will find in it, the following paragraph—"If any veteran of the American war has been displaced, after a long enjoyment of office, others of, at least equal PATRIOTISM AND TALENTS have been brought from retirement into the public service." Were this declaration of Mr. McKean's founded in truth it might possibly afford some apology for his unprecedented conduct, in removing many of the most faithful offi- cers in the commonwealth. But unfortunately for the Governor and his advocates, the fallacy of his assertions in this respect, is clearly demonstrable in every county of the State which has experienced the effects of his revolutionary system. In Chester county Col. Williams Gib- bons, a man whose integrity and abilities in office have never been even questioned, and whose virtuous services in "American war" will be remembered with gratitude when Thomas McKean shall have ceased to be the Governor of Pennsylvania; this worthy character (who by the bye had not enjoyed the office of Prothonotary more than six or seven years) was superceded by a youth, who at the commencement of the revolution, was probably unborn—but he is known that this lucky young gentleman is a branch of the wealthy and republican family of the Heifers; of course possessed "at least of equal patriotism and talents" with the veteran Col. Gibbons, and therefore his sagacious Excellency has thought proper to bring him "from retirement into public service." Some of you may recollect a little insigni- ficant creature, that had scarcely wit enough to dress himself, who a few years ago came into this county and followed the law at Allentown, but soon gave over the chase and emigrated hence, nobody knew whither—Yet, strange to tell, this man of "Talents," this great secluded "Patriot," has been found out in his "retirement," by our omniscient Governor, "brought into the public service," as clerk of the sessions in Cumberland county.
With regard to the propriety of the change which has been in this county, I shall make no remarks; you are all qualified to judge for yourselves—I will only observe, that if you are dissatisfied with it, you have nothing to reproach these persons with, who opposed the election of his excellency, for thy y warred you of what has happened in the most plain and emphatical terms; but you re-arded not their salutary admonition. These samples of Mr. McKean's removals and appointments, will enable you to form a pretty accurate opinion of his excel- lency's ideas of "Patriotism and Talents," and exhibit also charming specimens of those inestimable blessings which (it was foretold by our scrabblers for office) would abundantly flow from his beneficent admin- istration. "Oeh! 'tis a sweet thing to be free," [Northampton Paper.
Married, at Middletown (Monmouth) on the 5th inst. Thomas Tilton, in the 76th year of his age, to Mary Lucas, in her 13th year. She is the daughter of the daughter of Thomas Tilton's former wife; so that this husband and wife, were at least half grandfather and half grand daughter. At the same place, a few weeks since, John Lucas, the brother of the above mentioned bride, to his half aunt Catherine Clinton, widow, and the daughter of Thomas Tilton, the above named bride's groom.
Quere. If both the above pairs should be blessed with legitimate issue (If their is- sue can be legitimate) how would genealo- gical readers rank them in the degrees of affinity, so that the term might clearly ex- press their nearness of kin? [Trenton Fed.
The Mail for the British Packet the Harlequin (which calls at Halifax) closes on Wednesday evening, the 5th of March, at 6 o'clock. T. MACKANNES, Agent. New-York, Feb. 20.
Of course letters for the Packet will be received at the Philadelphia Post Office un- til Tuesday the 4th of March, at noon.  PRICES OF STOCKS. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 26.    Six per Cent.  16 3/4    Three per Cent.  9 10    Deferred 6 per Cent.  13 3/4 to 4    8 per Cent Stock—4 per Cent. advance.     BANK United States,  95    — Pennsylvania,  18    — North America,  45    Insurance comp. N. A. shares  9 40 to 9 50    — Pennsylvania, shares,  18    East-India Company of N. A. par.     Land Warrants, 32 dolls. per 100 acres.     COURSE OF EXCHANGE    London,  62 at 30 days     60 at 60 & 90 days    Amsterdam,  35 3/4 to 100 per florin    Hamburg,  30 2 3/4 to 100 per Mark Banco.  

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 25.
The bill intitled "An act to continue in force an act concerning certain fisheries of the United States..."
Mr. Mason opposed it, on the ground that no peculiar favour should be granted on the exportation of one article of provision more than another—and
Mr. Smith advocated it, as forming a nursery for our Seamen—and replied generally to the observations of Mr. M. when the question on passing the bill was taken and carried—ayes 51.
Mr. Harrison, from the Select committee to whom were referred the amendments of the Senate to the bill "in addition to the act intitled an act for regulating the grants of lands appropriated for Military Services..."
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made a report on the petitions of Temple Elliott, William Boyce and Simon Somers, who severally prayed for grants of land from the United States, in consideration of services performed in the Virginia line of the army during the Revolutionary War...
The report was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, and made the other of the day for to-morrow.
Mr. Otis presented a petition of Gilbert Dench, which having been read, he moved to refer to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. D. Foster opposed the reference, and the motion was negatived, only 26 members voting for it.
Mr. Champlin called for the order of the day on the report of the committee of Claims on the petition of the Corporation of Rhode Island College; and upon the question, will the house now take that subject into consideration, it passed in the negative.
Mr. Livingston then called for the order of the day on the message of the President relative to the requisition for, and delivery up of, Thomas Nash, alias Jonathan Robbins; and the house having resolved itself into a committee of the whole on that subject—Mr. Edmond in the chair—
Two resolutions having been heretofore referred to the committee (Mr. Bayard's and Mr. Livingston's) a debate arose upon the point of order which should be first taken up—when,
Mr. Sedgwick (Speaker) moved that the resolutions of the hon. gentleman from New-York, be first taken into consideration, which was carried; ayes 48, noes 32.
Mr. Livingston's resolutions having been read.
Mr. L. rose, and after expressing a wish, that a candid and impartial inquiry and decision should take place, upon the question, which involved merit or censure, upon the conduct of a public officer, proceeded to the examination of evidence. Having begun to read a printed deposition of Jonathan Robbins, from a newspaper, wherein he swears he is an American, was born in Danbury, state of Connecticut, was impressed from on board an American vessel by the British frigate Hermione, &c.
Mr. Bayard rose and objected to the reading of the paper, upon the ground that it could not be received as evidence by the committee—this objection caused a long debate as to the point of order in which Mr. Livingston said, he did not wish to introduce it as evidence—he did not believe a word contained in it, and thought it only a defence set up by Robbins to avert that trial and punishment which awaited him—Mr. L. said, his only object was, to prove that Robbins had said he was an American citizen—was impressed, &c.
The chairman at length decided that the gentleman could not be permitted to read the paper.
Mr. Gallatin appealed to the committee, and upon the question, Will the committee adhere to the decision of their chairman, it passed in the negative, ayes 39—noes 48.
The committee then rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Otis, their secretary, informing the House, that the Senate had receded from their amendment disagreed to by this House to the bill providing for a second Census, or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States—and also informing the House, that the Senate adhered to their amendment disagreed to by this House to the first section of the bill in addition to the act regulating grants of land for military services, &c. and requested a conference with this House on said disagreement and adherence, and had appointed a committee for that purpose on their part.
The house took up the message, agreed to a conference, and appointed three managers on their part.
On motion of Mr. Gallatin, the house adopted a resolution, instructing the committee appointed on the subject of public lands, to prepare and report a bill appropriating a tract of land, sufficient to compensate the Canada and Nova Scotia Refugees, and regulating the mode in which their respective bounties for land shall be located.
On motion of Mr. Gallatin, the house also came to a resolution, empowering the clerk, with the approbation of the speaker, to employ such additional assistance in his office, as may be deemed necessary during the remainder of the session, to be compensated out of the money allowed for contingent expenses of the House. Adj'd.
At a meeting of the commissioners, appointed in and by an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, passed 6th April, 1798, entitled "An act to cede the jurisdiction of certain lands in this state to the United States," held at the City-Hall of the city of Albany, on Tuesday, the 11th February, 1800.
His Excellency John Jay, Esq. Governor.
The Hon. Stephen Van Rensselaer, Esq. Lieutenant Governor. The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. The Hon. John Lansing, Junior, Esq. Chief Justice.
His Excellency the Governor informed the Board that fortifications had been erected, partly at the expence of the United States, and partly at the expence of this State, on Governor's Island and Oyster Island. That he was informed that some fortifications would be judged requisite on Bedlow's Island, but nothing of importance had as yet been done on that Island. That these fortifications being for the defence of the port and harbour of New-York, he submitted to them whether the jurisdiction of those islands should not be ceded to the United States, in pursuance of, and within the limitations prescribed by the statutes of the United States, and of this State, on the subject.
His Excellency further informed the Board, that directly after the passing the act of this State authorizing such cessions, he had sent a copy of it to the Secretary at War, and requested him to designate the places in and about the city of New-York, which it would be judged necessary to fortify, to the end that a proper cession of jurisdiction relative to such places might be made. That he has not received such information from the Secretary at War, which he presumes may be imputed to the question whether this State would not adopt the propositions of the United States relative to balances.
That understanding from some of the members of the Legislature, that a bill was preparing for adopting those propositions, and with a probability of success; and that a cession of the jurisdiction of the places already fortified, would be necessary to be made by the 15th of this month, he convened all the commissioners, except the Mayor of New-York, who was at too great a distance to be summoned, and to arrive here in season.
The board then proceeded to the further consideration of the subject, and after some time spent thereon, it was decided on as follows:
The Honorable the Lieut. Governor gave his assent to the proposition for ceding to the United States, the jurisdiction of the Islands in the North and East rivers, near the city of New-York, commonly called Governor's, Bedlow's, and Oyster Islands, for the purpose of erecting fortifications thereon, for the defence of the port and harbor of New-York.
The honorable the Chancellor objected to giving his assent, and delivered his reasons in writing, in the words following, to wit:
Because the law having passed nearly two years ago, when the Legislature were apprehensive of an immediate war, there is reason to suppose that now, when the danger is no longer apprehended, they would not choose to invest so great a power in the commissioners.
Because Governor's Island, containing about seventy acres of land, Congress may establish such a government in it, and give such privileges as may in time, at some future period, with the essential political and commercial interests of the city. The constitution of the United States setting no limits to their power within places subject to their jurisdiction.
Because, supposing the islands to be the only points from which the city of N. York can be defended, if the exclusive jurisdiction is ceded to the United States, and they should neglect to defend the same, the city must be left totally defenceless.
Because this being a matter purely in the discretion of the State, and not claimed of right by Congress, unless the advantages to be derived from it are very evident, the state cannot justify a relinquishment of any part of their territories.
Because, as members of the union, we are entitled to protection and defence, without being compelled to purchase it by a relinquishment of any of our rights.
Because, though the law, under which we sit, has been in force nearly two years, yet we have never, till five days before it must be carried into effect, been consulted on the subject, nor had any opportunity of making the enquiries on which our judgment should be founded, so that it becomes impossible to comply with the terms of it, by conveying by metes and bounds, and we are thus driven, if we convey at all, to give the whole of the islands, though some parts of them may be unnecessary for fortifications.
Because, having no surveys or plans before us, we are unable to say, whether the islands proposed to be ceded are the spots upon which fortifications may be most advantageously erected for the defence and safety of the city.
Because the Mayor of the city of New York, who may be supposed best to understand its interests, has not been called upon to give his opinion on the subject.
The honorable the chief justice also objected to giving his assent, and delivered his reasons in writing, in the words following, to wit:
Because, the Mayor of the city of New York, who is one of the commissioners, has not been notified to attend. The evident intention of the law, which has vested in the commissioners a discretion, being that it should be exercised jointly, though in the result three may make the cession.
Because, the commissioners are not possessed of any plan or system of defence, or survey, from which the expediency of making such cession, as connected with the only objects on which the commissioners are authorized to act, the safety and defence of the city and port of New York, can be inferred. The few days in which the commissioners are called upon to determine on this important measure, preclude the possibility of obtaining that accurate information which is necessary to direct the exercise of the discretion vested on them by law.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
Yesterday came into this port the Enterprize armed Schooner, Lieut. Shaw, from a cruise, but lost from Marcus Hook.
The snow Java, (and not the Alexander Hamilton) from Batavia, has arrived at Baltimore—failed from thence early in October, in company with the Alexander Hamilton, and Molly, Swaine, of and for Philadelphia. They passed round the east end of Java, in order to avoid a French frigate of 44 guns, and two corvettes, lying there.
The schr. Peggy, Dandelot, from hence to St. Jago de Cuba, is lost on the Triangles, crew saved.
Extract from the Log-book of the United States Schooner Enterprize, Lieut. John Shaw, commander.
Jan. 10. Boarded the American brig Polly, of Wiscasset, took six prisoners out of her, about a deg. E. of Martinique. She was taken by a French privateer of 8 guns, who put on board eight men to navigate her to Guadalupe, leaving on board the Polly the captain, a man and a boy, who retook her after an obstinate struggle with the Frenchmen, killed two and disabled the rest. Lent an officer and 12 men on board the Polly, at the same time, to assist them in anchoring her in St. Pierres.
Jan. 13. Boarded a British Schooner, John Perkins, master, from St. Kitts, bound to St. Vincents. She had fallen in with a French privateer to leeward of Martinique, and engaged her four glasses, when the Frenchman struck his colours. The British had 2 killed and 3 wounded.
Jan. 23. Boarded and re-captured the schr. Victory, 5 days in possession of the French, had been taken by the French privateer the Sun, of 8 or 10 guns.
Jan. 24. Boarded and re-captured the brig Androscooggin, of Topsham, bound for Jamaica six days in possession of the French, taken by the privateer La Union, Topaz, master.
Jan. 29. Boarded the American schr. Citizen, of Baltimore, bound to Carracoa.—Sent in Mr. Baker, with dispatches for the Delaware. Note—the crew of the Delaware had been very tickly, but were then recruiting fast.
Feb. 4. Boarded the United States, Constellation, St. Croix bearing N. N. E. 10 or 12 leagues distance—who, on the 11th, had an engagement with a French 54. Spoke the British frigate Unity. Also, spoke the United States frigate L'Infurgente, bound to Jamaica.
Feb. 6. Spoke and boarded the schr. Sea Flower, capt. Mann, of Philadelphia, bound to Porto Cavello, having sprung her rudder and bowsprit, and lost a man overboard.
Feb. 11. Spoke the schr. Thistle, of Philadelphia, Ellis, master, bound to Jamaica, six days out from New-York.
Boston, February 19.
We learn from Newport, that the United States frigate Boston, of 32 guns, capt. Little, has captured and sent into Newport, a large French letter of marque ship, pierced for 32, and mounting 20 guns, from Cape Francois, for Bourdeaux. The prize is expected here the first fair wind.
The above prize, we learn, is commanded by Lt. Hufwell. She has a very rich cargo of coffee; and it is expected is a good prize. Reports mention her to be the property of Toufaint's; and that in consequence of her capture, the General Greene frigate had been detained at Cape Francois. But these are mere reports.
The keel of the Massachusetts 74, to be built in this town, has arrived at the Navy yard—it is in five pieces; and cost 500 dollars. Vast quantities of timber for plank, and other materials are daily arriving.
Norfolk, February 15.
Arrived here on Thursday, the schr. John, capt. Muire, 16 days from St. Thomas; by him we have the following list of vessels captured and sent into Point Petre, Guadalupe, between the 1st December and 31st January. Ranging Polly, Coz, Portsmouth (Vir.) Polly, Barnard, Currituck.
Ship George, —, Kennebec. Sally, —, do. Brig Neptune, Flint, Salem. Dolphin, Rice, Portsmouth (Mass.) Dove, Hegard, Newhaven. Schrs. Seafower, Baker, Boston. Sally, Butler, New-York. Commerce, Hutchings, Washington. Chance, Goodrich, New-London. —, Williams, New London. —, Harris, from Philadelphia. Mary, —, N. Carolina. Jeremiah, —, Boston. Sloop Abigail, Jones, Boston. Signet, Hunt, Newbern.
NEW THEATRE.
BY PARTICULAR DESIRE.
The President of the United States intending to honor the Theatre, with his presence on Wednesday Evening, Feb. 26. when will be presented,
A TRAGEDY, CALLED GUSTAVUS VASA; The Deliverer of his Country.
To which will be added, By particular desire, (for the 7th time this season,) a Grand Dramatic Romance,
CALL D BLUE BEARD; Or, Female Curiosity.
The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
Books of the Songs to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book Store, No. 16, South Second Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Just Published,
By W. YOUNG, BOOKSELLER, At the corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, AN ESSAY
On the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, The description and use thereof exemplified; with a greater variety of interesting problems, than are to be found in any other work; and containing a treatise on the general principles of dialing, and navigation.
By the late George Adams.
The fourth edition. Illustrated with Copper plates, and the author's last improvements.
Price in boards, one dollar. Ditto plain binding one dollar and 25 cents. Ditto gilt edges and lettered 1 dollar & 50 cts.
In the Press,
Astronomical & Geographical ESSAYS; By the late George Adams;
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N.B. If this volume should meet the patronage of the public, the following work will also be put to press:
LECTURES,
On natural and experimental Philosophy Considered in its present state of improvement. Describing in a familiar and easy manner, the principal Phenomena of Nature; and shewing that they all co-operate in displaying the goodness, wisdom and power of God.
By the late George Adams
In five volumes The fifth volume consisting of the plates and index. The second edition with considerable corrections and additions, by Wm. Jones.
Also, lately published by W. Young, BECCARIA, On Crimes and Punishments.
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Rutherford's Institutes of Natural Law;
Being the substance of a course of lectures on Grotius de Jure Belli et Pacis. In two volumes. The first explains the rights of mankind, considered as individuals. The second explains the rights of mankind, considered as members of civil society. Third edition. Price 4 dollars and 50 cts. in boards, 5 dollars neatly bound.
REID'S ESSAYS
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SHERIDAN'S
Complete Dictionary of the English Language, Both with regard to sound and meaning. One main object of which is to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a prosodical grammar. Dills. Qu. The 6th edition in one large vol. 8vo 3 75 The same book in one large vol. 12mo. 1 25 The same do. common paper plain. 1 50
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Sheridan's Prosodial Grammar,
Of simple sounds, of the nature and formation of the simple sounds, a scheme of the alphabet, of diphthongs, of the manner of forming certain sounds, of the use and abuse of letters in spelling or representing words. Of consonant digraphs. Rules for the pronunciation of English words. Of monosyllables, disyllables, polysyllables. Of the art of delivery, articulation, accent, pronunciation, emphasis, pauses, pitch and management of the voice. Rules to be observed by natives of Ireland, Scotland and Wales—at 50 and at 75 cents.
Sheridan's Elements of English; or a Standard of Pronunciation;
Being a new method of teaching the whole art of reading; both with regard to pronunciation and spelling. The 2d edition greatly enlarged. 114. at 20 cents.
Steuben's regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the U. States,
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The nervous, debilitated, or sedentary, whose difficulties have in a great measure baffled the powers of medicine, would do well in making trial of
The American Botanical Tea,
which need only to be taken to acquire universal approbation; not only for its balsamic and restorative properties, in all decays from age, intemperance or disease; and in preserving a good constitution and mending a bad one, but for its claims to public favor, as a pleasant and wholesome beverage, which will be found infinitely superior to Foreign Tea. Artists and others whose professions require a steady hand, will find great relief from the use of this vegetable diet, but particularly those who lead a sedentary life. A package at 75 cents. will last one person for breakfast, nearly one month.
It is sold wholesale and retail only by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, 137 Front Street, New York; Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia; and Mr. Rice, Baltimore.
A SEASONABLE ARTICLE
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE
By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17 South Second Street, HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A SOVEREIGN REMEDY
For Colds, obliquate Coughs, Catarrhs, Asthmas, Sore-throats, and approaching Consumptions.
THOUSANDS are too well acquainted with the nature and effects of empirical medicines daily offered for the cure of the above complaints; dear bought experience has taught them that oily and heating medicines joined with strong opiates (or sleepy drugs) repeated doses of which, flatter and deceive the patient for the present, by procuring momentary ease; experience, I say, has taught thousands that the common opiates and balsams, as they are called, finally aggravate every disorder of the breast and lungs in their most distressing symptoms; that they load the stomach and impair the digestion, inflame the whole system, increase the difficulty of breathing, and excite fever. But the qualities of this valuable discovery are evinced by perfectly opposite effects. A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE that it restores the determination of the fluids to the surface of the body, and brings on the common, healthful perspiration; that it dilutes and evacuates the tough, viscid phlegm, or mucus, strengthens the weakened vessels of the lungs, sheathes the acrimonious humours which irritate the lungs, and finally discharges them. Thus striking at the root of the disorder, the symptoms are of course, effectually and permanently conquered, the reverse of common medicines, which weaken the constitution and give strength to the disorder, for the like of moderating for the present, some of its painful effects.
TO PARENTS
Who may have Children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
D. HAMILTON'S
Genuine Essence and Extract of MUSTARD.
For Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Sprains, &c. a great number of attested cures may be seen at the place of sale. Dr. Hamilton's Grand Restorative for constitutions debilitated by intemperance of any kind; and for the cure of Nervous Complaints, Inward Weakness, Obsolete Gleet, Fluor Albus in women, &c.
Hamilton's justly celebrated Worm Lozenges, the infallible Itch Ointment, Dr. Leroux's Indian Vegetable Specific for Venereal Complaints, Age and Fever Drops which had never failed effecting a cure, Dr. Hahn's Antibilious Pill, ditto Corn Plaster, the Persian Lotion for the face and skin, Gowland's Lotion, Church's Cough Drops, Anderson's Pills.
THE DAMASK LIP SALVE
Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chapped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. Speedily restoring a beautiful rosy colour and delicate softness to the lips.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Those who wish to procure the medicines genuine, must apply only as above.
Wholesale purchasers will receive a liberal allowance by application to LEE & Co. Baltimore, who have obtained the general agency for the United States.
Feb. 26. eow 22wt.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 31st day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
ROWLETT'S
Tables of Discount or Interest, ON EVERY DOLLAR,
FROM one to two thousand; on every ten dollars, from two thousand to two thousand five hundred; on every fifty, from two thousand five hundred to three thousand, and on every five hundred, from three thousand to five thousand—from one day to sixty-four days inclusive, AT SIX PER CENT. Comprizing, in the whole, upwards of one hundred and thirty-two thousand one hundred and fifty calculations of Discount; all performed according to the equitable principles of the Banks, and as practised between Individuals throughout the United States.
WITH NOTES
Preceding the work, showing how, by means of the Tables, to ascertain the Discount, AT SEVEN and at EIGHT PER CENT, reckoning either 360 or 365 days to the year—explained by examples.
ALSO,
Another Note, under the first page of the Work, showing the mode of calculation on CENTS.
LIKEWISE,
The ready way to use the Tables for any number of Days exceeding sixty-four.
To all which is added, the principles of computation of the various exchanges between each state respectively, and between all these and London and Paris, at different rates of Exchange.
By JOHN ROWLETT, Accomptant, Bank of North America.
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned."
(Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 31. 1804.

THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE LANDS Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of SATURDAY the twenty-second of March next.
In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres. 7,000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, and head of St. Simon's Sound, near the town of Brunswick. 282,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 41,000 Near the above described tracts. 25,000 Near the above described tracts. 280,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Altamaha. 247,000 Acres on the same waters. 50,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Altamaha rivers and Buffalo creek. 60,000 Near the above described tracts. In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented. 44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggon Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. 45,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4500 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Cow Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 3000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,300 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned.
* For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unquestionable security. Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the patents and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited.
THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Also, at the same time and place, 42473 acres, and one-third of an acre in Minton county, in the State of Kentucky, on the North Fork, within four miles of its junction with the Middle Fork of Kentucky river—this tract was surveyed in the year 1784; a draft of it may be seen by applying as above directed. Philadelphia, Jan. 7. 22wts8
TO BE SOLD, Or Rented for a term of Years, A LARGE TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, With a Lot thereunto belonging, SITUATE in Duck Creek, Cross Roads Kent County, State of Delaware, fronting on the Main Street, there are on the lower Floor, five Rooms and an Entry, with a number of well finished Rooms up Stairs, a Cellar under the whole Building, a Brick kitchen, a pump of good Water, with a Stable, Carriage House and Shed, the whole improvements are in good repair. The Seat is well calculated for either a Store or Tavern, the latter of which it has been occupied for a number of years with considerable success. The situation is dry and the Country around being very healthy and a place of considerable Trade, it will be well worth the attention of any person wishing to purchase or rent. For further particulars apply to the Subscriber at the aforesaid place. JOHN CUMMINGS. January 8. 1w3m.
The only Medicine in the world that cures the most inveterate Itch in four hours. The genuine patent Scotch Ointment. For pleasantries, safety, expedition, ease and certainty, is infinite y superior to any other medicine, for the cure of THE ITCH. It is so certain in its operation, that it has never failed in any one instance whatever, of effectually curing that disagreeable disorder in four hours, by one application only, though applied to many thousands in England, Scotland and Ireland. It does not contain one particle of mercury. (See the affidavit) but may be applied with the greatest safety, to the most delicate lady during pregnancy, or the tenderest infants. The proprietor is so certain of its infallibility, that he engages to return the money to any person on whom it did not perform a cure in four hours. Prepared only by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his dispensary, 137 Front Street, near the Fly market, New York; and sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia; and Mr. Rice, Baltimore. * This affidavit may be seen at the places of sale. February 12. 602w
For the TEETH, BREATH, and SCURVY in the GUMS, and the TOOTH ACHE. The Anti-Scorbutic Tincture is unequalled for cleaning, whitening, and preserving the teeth, and effectually curing the scurvy in the gums. It will prevent the teeth from further decay, loosen them if loose, and render the breath perfectly sweet. [Price one dollar each bottle.] AND THE Volatile Tincture for the Tooth Ache. The most efficacious remedy ever discovered for that tormenting pain. It gives immediate and permanent relief in the most violent cases; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and may with safety be applied to pregnant women or to children. [Price 37 1/2 cents.] Prepared only by Dr. Church, New York, and sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia. February 12. 602w
HUMOURS ON THE FACE AND SKIN, Particularly pimples, blotches, tetter, ring-worms, tan, freckles, sun burns, shin-gles, redness of the nose, neck or arms, and prickly heat. Are effectually cured by the application of The genuine Vegetable Lotion. This excellent remedy has been administered by the inventor, for several years while in England, with the greatest success. By the simple application of this fluid for a short time, it will remove the most rancorous and alarming scurvy in the face, which has foiled every other remedy. It possesses all the good qualities of the most celebrated cosmetics, without any of their doubtful effects. He therefore recommends it with confidence to every person so afflicted, as an efficacious and certain cure. Prepared only by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his dispensary, 137 Front Street, near the Fly market, New York; and sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia. February 12. 602w
GRASS SEEDS. Red Clover. White do. Timothy. Saint Foin. Trefoil. Burnett. Lucerne. Herd Grass. Orchard do. Rye do. Rape and Hemp. SEEDS. ALSO, SHEET COPPER, IRONMONGERY, and PATENT PLOUGHS, which are said to be more durable than any heretofore invented, and found on experience to diminish the labour both of man and beast— FOR SALE BY THOMAS HOWARD, No. 40 South Second Street, Philadelphia. February 13. tu&18w.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE, NEAR THE CITY. On Wednesday the fifth day of March next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, will be sold by public auction, the following described valuable Lots of Ground, eligibly situated for SUMMER RETREATS. No. 1. A CERTAIN LOT or PIECE of LAND, situate on the east side of Germantown road, about two miles and a half from the city of Philadelphia, bounded on the north by land of Mr. Thomas Greaves, whereon he is now erecting a house and making improvements for his summer residence, on the east by land of Joseph Norris, and west by the said road, containing by computation 14 acres and a half. No. 2. A certain lot or piece of land, part of a tract commonly called the Vineyard, situate on the west side of the Wissahickon or Ridge road, nearly opposite to Turner's lane, in the neighbourhood of the Country Seats of Jeremiah Parker, John Nixon, James Crawford and Jasper Moylan, Esqrs. being marked and numbered in a plan or map of the said large tract called the Vineyard, No. 21, containing seven acres and ten perches. No. 3. One other lot or piece of land adjoining the last described lot to the northward, containing 11 acres and one hundred and three perches. The very valuable property now offered for sale must be too well known to require a further description. It is well worth the attention of those who wish to secure to themselves pleasant and healthy situations in the vicinity of the city. The terms of sale are, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in ten days after the sale; one third in ninety days, and the remaining third in six months; for the two last payments (including interest) approved endorsed notes to be given. The title is unexceptionable. Sold by order of Messrs. Isaac Wharton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, William McMurtie, Samuel W. Fisher, Trustees for the creditors of Blair McClenaghan. JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. January 28. 22wts8&18m.
CURE OF THE RHEUMATISM, Palsy, gout, lumbago, white swellings, sprains, bruises, numbness, chilblains, acute chronic rheumatism, rheumatic gout, is recommended Dr. CHURCH'S Chemical Extract and Essence of Mustard, Prepared only by Dr. James Church, at his Dispensary, New-York. There perhaps is no malady to which the human frame is subject, that has had more applications of various kinds administered as remedies, than the Rheumatism; nor is there scarce a disorder that has resisted with like force the attempts made to remove it. The virtues of the Essence and Extract of Mustard, will be found to equal, if not excel those of any other medicine whatever, in the cure of the above complaints. The following is copied from the London Pharmacopoeia and is the opinion of the College of Physicians concerning this valuable Drug. "Mustard, by its acrimony and pungency; stimulates the solids, and attenuates viscid juices; and hence is deservedly recommended for exciting appetite, promoting digestion, encreasing the fluid secretions; also paralytic and rheumatic affections." These medicines contain all the virtues that can possibly be derived from that excellent and powerful vegetable. The Essence is prepared in a fluid state, and is singularly efficacious as an external application; common rheumatisms, Sprains, Chilblains, Stiff Necks, swelled joints, Bruises, Frozen Feet, local pains in any part of the body or extremities, Swelled Faces, chopped hands, &c. will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours. The Extract is prepared in the form of pills, and being an internal remedy is an amazing additional improvement, taken in the severest cases of the Rheumatism, Chronic Rheumatism, Palsy, fixed pains, Lumbago, Numbness, Gouts, &c. When the essence is externally applied it promotes gentle perspiration, and operates very mildly by urine; they also amend a weak digestion, and strengthen the stomach. Sold as above with printed directions for use, Where also may be had, CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, a medicine unequalled by any in the world for the cure of Coughs; Colds, Asthmas and Consumptions. Also by Mr. Price, Baltimore, and Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia. February 16. 602w
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street. November 11. NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KEIRAN FITZPATRICK, mariner, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement to P. FERRALL, THOMAS M'BEUN, Executors. January 13, 1800. df
UNSEATED LANDS. THE OWNERS Of Unseated Lands in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for 1798, are paid into the hands of John Brannon, Esq. Treasurer of said county, on or before the 20th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs. JAMES MCGREW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, Commrs. JEREMIAH MURRY, January 18. d3m
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N.B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. 32wtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 21st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—be it known, THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Muskingum 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 to run 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 twentieth 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 selected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make location 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, 1800, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates; No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked so as to denote that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. February 12. 602w
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it, A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette. N.B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. df
CAUTION. THE Public are cautioned against receiving the Subscribers Note in favor of, and endorsed by Thomas W. Francis, dated yesterday, at 6 days after date for eight hundred dollars. The note is in the hand writing of the Subscriber, and at the bottom a memorandum by the indorser, to the credit of the drawer, Thomas W. Francis. This note together with a contract between Charles Williamson, and Charles Hale for lands in township, No. 4, is the 11th range of Strickler county, state of New Jersey, and sundry other papers contained in a Pocket Book, were taken from the Subscriber's desk last evening. As the above can be of no use to the person who has carried them off, should they be returned, no questions shall be asked. SAMUEL MIFFLIN. February 6. df
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Poguelin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road. ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tannery, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack—Enquire of Jonathan Clist who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin. Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8. sawtf
REAL ESTATE, FOR SALE, WILL BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on Saturday, 15th of March next, A three story Brick House, AND large Kitchen, with two or three building lots, adjoining the same, situate on the corner of King and High Streets, Wilmington. Also, a two story brick house, &c. situate on the north side of the upper market house, Wilmington. Likewise a lot of excellent marsh in Brandywine, of about two acres and a half. It is thought unnecessary to particularize this property, as it is presumed the purchaser will incline to view it. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale. SAMUEL & JOHN ADAMS. Wilmington, (Del.) Jan. 27. 12wts. WHEREAS, An 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 Mecker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty 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 herein attached, will be sold according to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) 12w2m
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED from the quarters of the subscriber, on Saturday the 8th inst. an enlisted soldier, named JAMES BUTLER, a Carter by occupation, born in the State of New Jersey, aged thirty-five years, five feet nine inches high, sandy complexion, hazel eyes, and short sandy hair, has been some time a resident of this city, it is thought he is now in Mount Holly in New Jersey, or its vicinity, as his friends chiefly reside there. Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge them in jail, or shall deliver them to the subscriber, at his quarters in Filbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, Philadelphia, or to any officer of the army of the United States, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges; or for either of them a proportionate compensation. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th regt. U. S. February 19. df
NOTICE. To all persons who own unseated Lands in Franklin County, State of Pennsylvania: THAT they come forward and pay their respective Taxes, (as there is a number of years now due) to PATRICK CAMPBELL, Esq. Treasurer for said County. If they do not, we will be obliged to proceed to make sale of them agreeably to law. JAMES IRVIN, JOHN HALLIDAY, NATHAN M'DOWELL, Comrs. Commissioner's office, Chambersburg, Jan. 1, 1800. 12w3m.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caes Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe roes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange scrap Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26 cost.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE BY ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N.B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 15 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. July 8 df
NOTICE. A CERTIFICATE of one Share of the Bank of the United States, No. 29120, in the name of Lewis Peter Quintyn, and a Certificate of two Shares of the said Bank, No. 29119, in the name of George James Cholmondeley, Earl of Cholmondeley, were forwarded from New York by the Chesterfield British Packet for Palmouth, which was captured by the French, and the Certificates lost or destroyed, and for which application is made at said Bank for the renewal thereof, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. February 21. d3m.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America. COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit: "TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS, Elegantly engraved on Copper-plate, viz. 1. Debt on Bond 6. Quantum Meruit 2. — by Assignee 7. — Valiant 3. — on single bill 8. On Promissory note 4. — on penal bill 9. Same by Indorsee 5. Indebitatus Assumpsit 10. Trespass and Judgment. For the use of the Professors of the Law, DRAWN BY COLLINSON READ." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned."
(L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. The above declarations combining the ten blanks of fine writing, with utility, and settled and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Characters in the state, are now published, and for sale at GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319, HIGH-STREET. Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14. tutham.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE About 25 acres of Land, LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road—On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Fench Francis, sen.—on the south by a road of two perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McCall. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers. Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Germantown road, adjoining Master's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin. For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24. df
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth streets. Also, To be Sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wissahickon road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 28 North Fifth street. November 15. 602wtf
TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, North West of the river Ohio. Washington } n. County. WHEREAS a writ of foreign attachment hath issued from the Court of Common Pleas for said county, (returnable at March term 1799) against the lands, tenements, goods, chattels, effects, rights and credits of Joseph Spencer of Marfells, rights and credits of Joseph Spencer of Marfells, rights and credits of Joseph Stewart of Cambridge, in the county of Washington and State of New York, yeoman, for four hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents—Notice is hereby given, to the said Joseph Spencer, that unless he appears and gives special bail to the action, judgment will be entered by default, and the property attached disposed of as the law directs. BENJ. IVES GILMAN, Prothonotary. P. FEARING, Attorney for Plaintiff. February 13. 12w3w
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