Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-04-07 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2350-1
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 7, 1800.
(VOLUME XVII.)
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...
No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months. December 1 1799.
Philadelphia Academy.
SAMUEL MAGAW, D. D. Rector of St. Paul's church, and formerly Vice-Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, AND JAMES ABERCROMBIE, A.M. One of the Assistant Ministers of Christ church and St. Peter's.
An Academy,
consisting of an English School, in which will be taught Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Composition, Elocution, and Natural History.
2d. A Mathematical School, in which will be taught Writing, Arithmetic, Mercantile Accounts, Geography and the use of the Globes, Geometry and Trigonometry, with their application to Mensuration, Surveying, Navigation, Nautical Astronomy, &c. - also, the Principles of Mechanics, Algebra and Fluxions.
3d. A Classical School, in which will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages, in conjunction with Chronology, Civil History, Rhetoric, and the Institutes of Moral Science.
A well grounded conviction of the expediency of the foregoing plan, has been our principal inducement to undertake it. When it is considered that this populous and flourishing Metropolis contains only one Public Institution on an extensive plan, and that many of our youth are obliged to resort to other States, to receive even a Grammar-School Education, the Seminary now proposed, will, we trust, be regarded as eminently useful.
Actuated by these considerations, many gentlemen, friends to Science, and to Literary Establishments, have urged, with great warmth, the present undertaking, and excited the most flattering expectations of its success.
Thus encouraged by the countenance and promised aid of liberal men, no less than by a firm persuasion that well-regulated Academies have a most important influence on manners, habits, and principles; we are earnestly endeavoring to connect this Seminary of Learning, as to future the great interests of Religion and Morality, to promote Decorum of Behaviour, correctness of Taste, Liberality of Sentiment, and every other attribute of an ingenious mind, which, in connection with good principles, and found literature, constitute the distinguished ornaments of the gentleman, and the scholar.
The building, engaged for this Academy, though affording excellent accommodation, will be relinquished for a more central situation, if such a change should be found necessary.
A master of distinguished abilities will be procured to conduct the Mathematical Department.
Persons desirous to be employed as Tutors in this Seminary, are requested to apply, without delay, to either of the subscribers, to whom also Parents wishing to send their children, will please to make application.
SAMUEL MAGAW, No. 94 Arch Street. JAMES ABERCROMBIE, No. 101 Pine Street. Philad. March 28.
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Sassafras Neck, Cecil County, State of Maryland, on Friday the 14th inst. a negro man named PETER, about twenty-five years of age, tolerable black, and left handed. He has been used to sailing by water in the Chesapeake Bay about twelve months, and is smart and active - He has been formerly used to farming and taking care of horses. His clothing he took with him is unknown - It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or Chester Town, and the above reward will be paid for securing him in any goal in the United States, and a reasonable charges paid if brought home, by JOHN FERGUSON.
N. B. All masters of vessels and all other persons are forewarned of harboring the said negro. Sassafras Neck, March 18. 22w6w
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge-man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors-jacket and pantaloons printed fancy cord, a fawn-down striped under shirt, a rum hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one mulin 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
FOR LIVERPOOL. THE SHIP AMIALE, D. C. TILLINGHAST, Master. PHILADELPHIA built, of live oak and cedar, will be ready to receive her cargo at Wethersfield in a few days, and to sail about the 10th of April. For freight or passage apply to the captain's board, or to JEREMIAH WARDER, WHO HAS FOR SALE, The following articles entitled to Drawback.
Cotton Hosiery, fine Holland Shirting Line Table Linen, Flannels, Rags for Paper-makers, Russia Sack Cloth, Ravens Duck, Linens in bunks, London White Lead, D and ground in oil Red and Barr Lead, London Tin in boxes, London refined Salt Petre, New Castle Grindstones, Roman Tea Candles, elegant Girandoles, ten four pound Woolen proof cannon, double fortified with apparatus complete, and a quantity of three and six pound shot. March 31. 312w2w
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
TONE.
PROPOSALS inviting will be received till the 15th day of April next, at the office of the Treasurer of the Schuylkill Permanent Bridge Company No. 1 Church alley, for a sum of ten thousand pounds the best quality Free Stone, one half of which shall be of large dimensions, viz 7 to 12 feet long, 2 1/2 to 3 feet wide, 18 to 24 to 18 inches deep - the remainder to be of the size which is generally called large fashion stone, to be delivered at the West end of High Street, in such quantities and at such times as shall be required. Price at time of payment to be expressed. JOHN DORST, Secretary pro tem. A quantity of TERRAS for mortar will be wanted. March 17. mwn
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN ARROADS, late of this city, deceased are requested to make immediate payment - and those having accounts against him, to bring them in, duly attested, for payment to RACHEL RHODES Administratrix. March 26.
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages, PATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past season they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular line, they are provided with Coaches, buggies and reful drivers, to go through when the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer the mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing unwoody Co. Nov. 30. 21-2
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSORS
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the Subscriber, in divided 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 the several Titles will be duly completed by the order of those who in conformity with the terms of said Certificates, do make the Payment in full thereof, either to Thomas M'Lean Esq. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or before the 31st day of May next. Sweet Bliget. December 17
BOONETON IRONWORKS.
TO BE SOLD
OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR THAT Valuable Estate
KNOWN by the name of the Iron Works, situate in the county of Hunterdon in the State of New Jersey, consisting of one with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, with mill for two Run of Stones, and Saw Mill with good order and new in use, together with excellent, large, and convenient house, with offices of every kind; among which are an House, and Stone mill house, with a remarkable spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent Section of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 ac. of wood, pasture and arable land, and a number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and forestier for providing stock the present winter, possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden Esq. Attorney, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, David Ford in Morris Town, or messrs. Jared Rich and Pasch on the premises. January 17
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED
FROM the Marine Barracks on the 14th inst. - JOHN OSBORN, in the town of Bedford, West Chester county, State of New-York, aged 22 years, 9 month, feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (squid) light hair, ruddy complexion, pock-marked, by trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieut. Reybolds in Stephen's Town, near Albany, on the 10th of June last. Had on and took with him a blue cloth coat with a red cap, blue cloth trousers, a few white waistcoats, a grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of shoes, a chocolate coloured great coat, a pair of black hair plush, a fur hat worn, an old silver watch, one a middle size, the other small. He may impose himself on some family as a man or a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity. Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and delivers him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or any other place to any of the Marine officers, or any of the army of the United States shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. J. S. LEVIS Adjutant Marine Co. January 16.
FACTS
Submitted to public consideration, as additional evidence of the efficacy of
Dr. HAMILTON'S MEDICINES,
IN THE CURE OF
Most Disorders to which the human body is liable.
RHEUMATISM.
JOHN HOOVER, Rope-maker, South Second Street, between May and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily makes oath, as follows: namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life; notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted. When seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed to the 28th day of March, 1800, before Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace for Philadelphia county.
DANGEROUS COLD.
DAVID GILBERT, Tayman, No. 46, South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, voluntarily makes oath, as follows: namely, that about eight months ago, he caught a severe cold, which resisted every remedy he could think of, and produced the most alarming effects; he could procure no rest for incessant coughing, nor breathe without great pain and difficulty, and was finally so exhausted, as to be scarcely able to walk about, which left him little hope of his recovery, though the prescriptions of a respectable physician were constantly attended to. In this situation hearing of the efficacy of Hamilton's Elixir, a bottle was procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street; the first dose of which afforded the most surprising relief, and gave him more ease than he had enjoyed during the whole of the above period, and before the contents of one bottle were taken, he was perfectly cured, his strength and appetite recovered, and not a symptom of his former distressing complaints remained.
The above is a particular case of David Gilbert with whom he became public, as a testimony of his gratitude, and for the benefit of mankind.
DAVID GILBERT. Sworn and subscribed before me the 24th day of March, 1800.
JOHN JENNINGS, Alderman.
TO PARENTS
Who may have Children affected with the Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the full 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.
WORMS.
A daughter of Mr. Ewing Wiley, No. 109, Cedar Street, Philadelphia, was dreadfully afflicted with worms, inasmuch that her life was with great reason despaired of; her complexion faded and great pain and fallow; her eyes sunken; her appetite was lost, and followed by a painful and constant sickness at the stomach; which general wasting and debility was accompanied with every appearance of a dangerous fever. From this deplorable situation she was relieved, and restored to a state of perfect health and strength in a few days, by the use of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which expelled a great number of large round worms, from six to nine or twelve inches in length; one of which being a most extraordinary thickness, (supposed from half an inch to an inch in diameter) was opened and found to contain a quantity of young ones.
The above is communicated by Mr. Wiley, believing its perusal may be useful to many, by extending the knowledge of a medicine which merits universal attention; But this testimony is only a corroborative of the evidence of more than FIFTY THOUSAND persons of all ages, who have, within twenty months past, been cured by this medicine, with the utmost ease and safety, of various complaints, arising from worms and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
Dr. Hamilton's Grand Restorative
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures, juvenile indiscretions, residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution; the immediate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other debilitative intemperance, the artificial or excessive use of mercury; the diseases peculiar to females at certain period of life; bad lymphs, &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparallelled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumption, loss of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of the blood, hysterical affections, inward weakness, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, seminal weakness, obstinate gleet, flour albus (or white) impotency, barrenness, &c.
This medicine is perfectly different in its qualities and operation from those hot and irritating drugs so frequently proposed for similar purposes, and which only recommend themselves by the dangerous rapidity of their effects, and which, acting as a temporary but violent stimulus on the nervous system, infallibly produce greater evils than those they are intended to remove.
The principal operation of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers, and sending from that organ new health, and vigour into every part of the system. It enriches and purifies the blood without inflaming its brace, without stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and the general habit; brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone; and restores that nutrition which immoderate evacuations, have destroyed, and whose loss had thrown the whole frame into languor and debility.
The Restorative is absolutely the only recommendation, in removing those weaknesses and infirmities with which many females are afflicted, the consequences of difficult and painful labours, or of injudicious treatment therein.
The most obstinate seminal gleet; and the most distressing cases of flour albus in females falls particularly under the province of this restorative; speedily yielding to its benign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimonious humors, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, and strengthening the weakened organs.
In cases of extremity where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
The grand restorative is prepared in pills as well as in fluid form; which affords considerably in producing a gradual and lasting effect. Their virtues remain unimpaired for years in any climate.
Dr. Hahn's true and genuine
GERMAN CORN PLAISTER,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, is an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the bane of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing various blemishes of the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, pits after small-pox, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring-worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health, yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and smooth, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth; never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
The Damask Lip Salve
Is recommended (particularly to the ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped 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 Gum.
This most 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.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
Warranted an infallible and immediate cure at once using; being the most speedy, effectual and pleasant remedy ever offered to the public, and for the satisfaction of the ignorant, the proprietor maketh oath, that this ointment does not contain a single particle of mercury or any other pernicious ingredient in its composition, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, and on infants newly born. Price 3-4ths of a dollar each box.
Patent Indian Vegetable Specific,
For the cure of Venereal complaints of every description: An extensive trial of near four years, has proved the Vegetable Specific to be effectual in expelling the venereal virus, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and has restored health to many who have been brought to the brink of the grave by the improper administration of mercury.
Within this period upwards of eight thousand patients have experienced its salutary effects.
With the medicine is given, a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the disease with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and with the least inconvenience possible.
Infallible ague and fever drops.
A long eulogium on the virtues of this medicine is unnecessary, as the money will be returned if the patient is not relieved, it never having failed in many thousand cases, not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a bottle and numbers not half a bottle.
Dr. Hahn's celebrated Anti-Bilious Pills.
Which have been uniformly successful in the cure of bilious and malignant fevers, and in all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels.
Gowland's Genuine Lotion - Curb's Cough Drops - Anderson's Pills, &c.
Take notice, the above valuable medicines, are sold in Philadelphia by William Young Birch, Stationer, No. 17, South Second Street, and by no one else in the city. Likewise observe that the signature of Lee and Co. (the general agents for the United States) is pasted on the outside of each without which they cannot be genuine.
Purchasers by the dozen or gross will receive a liberal allowance by applying to Lee and Co. Baltimore March 28. m&tc4w
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 Falmouth, 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.
This Day Published,
By J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street, (Price 25 Cents)
THE
Death of General Washington.
A POEM.
In imitation of the manner of Ossian. By Rev. JOHN B. LINN, A.M. Minister of the First Presbyterian Congregation of Philadelphia.
Mr. Chandron's Oration will be published on Monday morning. March 15. d.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howckel, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward - no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6. 32w4
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Foreign Intelligence.
TORBAY, January 23.
Since my last, arrived the Diamond frigate with stores, and Megara fire ship, and remain with the fleet.
The following curious circumstance happened on Monday afternoon:—A French brig privateer of 14 guns, came in with the Gibraltar fleet, and remained six days. She was several times boarded and questioned what she was, but her hands, to the amount of 50, being concealed, the few on deck (who spoke good English) said she had been a French privateer, but was bought by some Liverpool merchants. On the sailing of the convoy, she also got under weigh, and in the night would doubtless have captured the most valuable, but a signal was made, which she being unable to answer, of course was suspected, boarded, and taken possession of by the Namur.
VERONA, December 30.
Accounts from the Genoese frontiers state, that some hundreds of French soldiers having been compelled by hunger and the want of every necessary to leave their corps and attempt to return to France, being opposed by gen. Gardanne, he and two other officers fell victims to their fury.
STUTGARD, Jan. 6.
The return of the Russian army to the Theatre of War is now officially announced. The head quarters, it is said, will be at Augsburg. Thus all hopes for peace have again vanished; but the neutrality of Switzerland, it is said, is still a subject of negotiation.
In the territories of Furstenberg, Schwarzenburg, and the other parts of the circle of Suabia, every tenth man, from 17 to 45 years of age, is now obliged to become a soldier.
PARIS, January 26.
ARMY OF THE WEST.
Letter from Gen. Hedouville, Lieutenant of the General in Chief.
Angers, 1st Pluviose, Jan. 22.
The division of Chouans under Châtillon has accepted peace. This division composes the party of Mayenne and Loire; also the district of Craon, and the departments on the left of the Ile and Villaine. These must be held distinct from the district of Chateaulin, of the department of Mayenne and Loire, which is occupied by Bourmont, whose bands occupy Sarthe and Mayenne. They will be pursued with the utmost vigor, if they do not follow the same example of Châtillon and D'Autichamp. I think that Prevalais, whose bands are in the departments of Ile and Villaine, will also make his submission.
"The General in Chief, Brune, pursues Georges with such activity, that the blow which shall be given to him will entirely put an end to this intestine war."
(Signed)
"HEDOUVILLE."
IMPORTED,
In the ship Jean, Daniel M'Pherson master, from Canton, an Assortment of
CHINA SILKS,
Consisting of Black and coloured Lutestrings Black Satins Black Senekas Black and coloured Sewing Silks Nankeens, Fans, &c.
Also on hand,
INDIA MUSLINS,
viz. Guzzeenas Gurrabs Coffas Biftals, &c.—and India Bandannas.
FOR SALE BY
ROBERT SMITH & Co.
No. 58, South Front Street.
April 7.
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UNITED STATES, } ss. Pennsylvania District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT a special district court of the United States will be held at the City Hall in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Tuesday the 22nd day of April instant, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of the same day, for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esquire, attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
 1 large chest of Sugar,  1 keg of ditto,  5 bags of Coffee,  1 ditto ditto,  1 ditto ditto,  1 bag and } Oranges,  1 barrel }  1 bag Pimento,  2 barrels and } Coffee,  1 bag }  1 small box containing the apparatus of a hair dresser,  30 barrels Snuff and Sugar,  15 boxes Sugar, and  1 box Sweetmeats, 
Being articles of foreign growth or manufacture, imported from parts beyond sea and subject to the payment of duties imposed by the laws of the United States and delivered at the Port of Philadelphia from the vessels in which they were respectively imported contrary to the act of Congress in such case made and without a permit, &c. and seized therefor, &c.
By order of the Court,
D. CALDWELL,
Clerk of the District Court.
NEW THEATRE.
This evening, (Monday) April 7,
For the third time here,
Will be presented, a celebrated Drama, (in five acts,) called
THE CASTLE SPECTRE.
Osmund, Mr. Cooper—Angela, Mrs. Merry.
Act 1st. A superb Gothic Hall, arched roof, enriched with ancient sculpture.
Act 2d. A Grand Armoury, with piles of armour, arranged as in the tower of London; Banners, &c. A Gothic Chamber on the top of a tower, over the river Conway, from a high window, over which Percy leaps, and is caught by fishermen below.
Act 3d. A view of the river Conway at sun set, and view of Conway Castle at a distance. A Gothic State Bed Chamber, ornamented with ancient portraits.
Act 4th. An oratory of a Chapel, transparent windows illuminated, &c.
Act 5th. A distant view of Conway Castle by moonlight. A Gloomy Subterraneous Dungeon and Cavern, excavated roof, &c.
To which will be added, a Comic Opera in two acts, called
LOCK AND KEY.
Box, one Dollar, Pit, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar.
The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past six.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
BALL POSTPONED.
MR. FRANCIS
At the request of his Scholars has postponed his Ball, which was to have been on Tuesday the 1st of April to a future day.
N. B.—Mr. F. begs leave to remind his Scholars and the public in general, that after the 1st of April he will remove his School to Harmony Court. Days of Tuition for the present week, Thursday and Saturday at the usual hours.
March 31.
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NICKLIN AND GRIFFITH
HAVE FOR SALE
 Small chests of Ginghams, } on board  4 ditto of colored Muslins, } the ship  4 bales of St. Fernando Serges, } Nestor, in  4 ditto of Cambries, } the river  10 ditto of colored and white } from  Cassimeres, } Liverpool  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,  6 ditto of Mineral Black,  1 ditto of ditto White,  10 ditto of Colcothar,  3 ditto of Purple Brown,  10 casks English China Ware in sets,  16 casks of Nails assorted,  300 barrels pickled Salmon,  80 half ditto ditto,  80 barrels Herrings,  20 ditto Shad,  to ditto Mackerel,  7 casks of Porter in bottles,  20 puncheons Rum,  190 pipes of Brandy, 4th proof,  15 pipes old Madeira Wine,  27 quarter casks Young Hyson 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.
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JUST COME TO HAND,
And for sale at
W. YOUNG, J. & J. CRUSESHANK, AND THOMAS DOBSON'S BOOKSTORES;
A POEM,
Sacred to the memory of GEORGE WASHINGTON, Late President of the United States, and Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States.
Adapted to the 22d February 1800.
By RICHARD ALSON.
March 26.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Mathew Irwin did on the 2th day of July 1797 make an assignment of his estate and effects, to us the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors, as should on or before the 20th of September, 1797, execute to him a full and final discharge—Now those of his creditors who are entitled to a dividend under said assignment are requested to furnish their accounts to Samuel Meeker, with interest calculated up to the 8th day of July, 1797, as a dividend will absolutely be struck on the first day of April next, and those who neglect to comply with this notice will thereafter be excluded from the benefit of the same.
 Philip Nicklin } Affignees.  Samuel Meeker }  Nat'l Lewis, by his Ads. }  Pearson Hunt }  John M. Taylor } 
Philadelphia, March 14
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NOTICE.
THE Partnership of JOHN HAINES & WILLIAM JONES, trading under the firm of HAINES & JONES, was by mutual agreement dissolved on the 24th of January last. All persons interested, especially those indebted to them, will please to call as early as possible on William Jones, who is duly authorized to adjust their concerns.
JOHN HAINES.
WILLIAM JONES.
The business will in future be conducted by William Jones, at the former stand No 132 Market street, 2d door above 4th, where he has on hand and means to keep a regular supply of the best and most fashionable fiddles and bridges. Plated fiddlers and silver mounted whips. Harness of all kinds and five buckets, together with a general assortment of every other article usually attached to that line of business.
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April 3.
A COUNTRY SEAT.
FOR SALE,
THAT handsome Country Seat, belonging to the estate of Adam Zantinger, deceased; situated on Schuylkill, near Gray's Ferry, containing about 21 acres of land, on which is erected, a large, commodious brick house, three rooms on a floor, with a large piazza. A good barn, coach house, &c. and a pump of excellent water. The buildings are nearly new, and in good condition. There is also on the premises a noted Rock, called Rambo's, which is one of the best landing and fishing places on the river. The garden is large and very productive, as is the remainder of the land which lays high, and commands a beautiful view of both rivers, the city and the neighbourhood.
Possession can be had immediately. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is expected the premises will be viewed previous to a sale, and the price terms of payment, &c. will be made known by
HENRY ZANTINGER, Administrator to said estate, No. 163, Market street.
N. B.—In case the above property is not disposed of at private sale, it will then be sold at the Merchant's Coffe House, on Saturday the 26th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening.
April 3.
A Summer Retreat.
A convenient and Gentel House, situated in Trenton, to be let or sold. Possession will be given the 1st of June next. Enquire of the Printer.
March 25.
CHINA GOODS.
Imported in the ship New Jersey , from Canton, and for sale by Archibald McCall , No. 187 South Second Street,
 White and Yellow Nankeens,  Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson skin,  Bohea and Souchong Teas,  Black Satins and Lutestrings, Hair Ribbon, Cafia, and Rheubarb in chcks,  Sugar in boxes and bags. 
ALSO ON HAND, A small assortment of China ware, and a few Hds Prime Jamaica Sugars.
April 4.
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MAP OF NEW JERSEY.
A PLAN of a Company for procuring an accurate Map of New Jersey, may be seen at the Book Store of Mr. Dobson, by whom subscriptions are received. The Company have been incorporated by a act of the Legislature of that State, and more than 1200 shares have already been subscribed for.
April 4.
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FOR ST. THOMAS,
THE SHIP Thomas Chalkley, Thomas Kenny, Master. Sails fast as expected to depart in six or eight days, or 300 barrels will be received on freight, if speedy application be made. For which or passage apply to MOOREWHARTON, No. 111 5th Water street.
March 22.
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Just arrived, and for sale by the subscribers, THE CRGG OF THE SHIP PHILADELPHIA , Theodore Bliss, Commander, from Bengal. Consisting of An assortment of piece Goods. Sugars of the best quality, And 200 qr. chs. of superior quality Hon Teas. Willings' Francis, and Thomas John Clifford.
March 17.
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SHIPWAGES.
DIVIDENDS for Letter of Marque Schooner Rebecca , J. L. Eugene, the former master the 5th inst. left off St. Bartholomew, the latter thereof same month off St. Croix, will be paid the house of Lewis Albertson Front street below the Drawbridge, on TUESDAY the 15th inst.
April 3.
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To be sold or Rented,
THAT large three story HOUSE, No. 44 Pine street, occupied by John Nixon, Esq.—For term apply at No. 42, next door.
March 26.
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A LOT OF GROUND,
CONTAINING acres and three quarters, at the corner the township line road, and the same being in the Falls Tavern to German-town road, situated for building, and well watered. Enq. of the Printer.
March 27.
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A N immate possession given, if required, a new story Brick House and Kitchen, about 8 miles from Philadelphia, on the great road to Newen. Enquire of the Printer.
March 27.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
THE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE, Two very valuable Farms, situated IN the township of Springfield, and county of Union, containing about two hundred acres. The Woodland and Meadow, of which here is a sufficient quantity, is not inferior to any in the State.
To all the notice of persons residing within county of Burlington, desirous of purchasing good land, 'tis only necessary to mention that these farms are parts of that excellent of 1500 acres lately owned by Samuillus.
Terms of sale will be made convenient to the buyer and may be known by applying to the subscribers. Those who may wish to view and, will please to call on William or Israel, the present occupants.
SAMUEL HOUGH, JOSEPH McILWAINE.
An in full for John Bullet and Robt Bullet. Baton, New Jersey, ch 12, 1800.
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FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
On the Potomac River, county of Northumberland, state of Virginia; containing about 800 acres—its situation is equal to any other in northern Neck, remarkable for every kind of shell, oysters, fish and crab, and none better fish. It is about the same distance from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk, and not more than 100 miles from either. There are three improved plantations with dwelling houses, the one known by the name of Exeter Lodge, formerly residence of col. John Gordon, is an elegant town brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and passage sixteen feet wide.
Two other are commodious and convenient, with good and suitable out houses, at one of which John Murphy, Esq. (now of Westmoreland) lived several years; on this farm there is a good mill, with water sufficient to turn a number of stones; also convenient store house; and granary on a public road, well situated for a country store. On each of those places there are apple and peach orchards. The greater portion of the land is of the first quality, and the rest of the whole heavily timbered. This is more known by applying to Wm. P. Tebbs (now of Richmond G. Tebbs, Esq. of Richmond city, Virginia, or to Thomas Murgatroyd and Co. Philadelphia.
March 14.
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Portrait of Marshal Suworow.
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 7.
Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava iudicium, Non vulnus instanti tyranni, Mente quait solida.
THE CRITERION—No. I.
A national character is essential to national prosperity, and a permanent government. Unfortunately ours is not formed. Two great parties, styling themselves Federalists or Constitutionalists, and Democrats, or Republicans, decide every thing in Congress. But the fact is, neither of them are agreeable to their profession. There is a reformation in both is necessary to the well being of government, and the public welfare. To talk in the vulgar style of "Federalists and Anti-Federalists," is throwing words to the wind. Every American who carries any sentiments in his head, will look at men's actions; and fix upon the ground points, on which a real republic is founded. If personal rights, if property are not secured by permanent laws, he people do not enjoy civil liberty. In such a government, whatever be its name, the strong bear down the weak; influence in the legislature, is every thing; wealth and art prevail over law and equity; and justice must be purchased. Hence the influential men in the legislature may obtain for themselves and friends, more than their legal rights, whilst the poor and friendless lose theirs. To this corruption all governments naturally tend; and is not ours going in this road to despotism? But it must, like other republics, pass through the whirlwinds and fire of democracy before it falls into monarchy, its final destination. That all parties are pushing the government to this point, let facts speak. Do we not see state legislatures exercise the supreme judicial powers, in deciding upon their own legislative contracts and obligations, directly subversive of the fundamental principles of a "government of laws," and in violation of the letter of the national constitution, which ordains that "no state shall pass any ex post facto laws, or law impairing an obligation containing a contract." And do we not see Congress countenance those infractions of the constitution, by exercising in the same manner a judicial power over its own legislative engagements? Hence the provision in the constitution that "all contracts made and engagements entered into by the former government shall be equally binding on this," amounts to nothing, as it gives no security to the creditors; nor in fact any of the states or contracts of the present legislature, give legal security, so long as it claims a power to decide upon its own contracts. Hence it is clearly evident that our legislatures do not act upon the principles of a free government. What avails then the high pretences and long speeches of our professing republicans, while in fact the rights of the common people are not so well secured as are the rights of the subjects of monarchy in England? Where is the difference between the Ties & Anties, when all unite to deprive the common citizens of their legal rights? We say common citizens, because the rich and influential of all parties may commonly obtain their rights by their influence in the legislature; but the poor and friendless have not this hope. Numerous facts might be mentioned, but we will select only two at present, and we name those because they are notorious to all who pay any attention to public transactions. The sale of lands by a state legislature and after receiving the money for them, declaring the sale void: by this operation many citizens in different states are defrauded, and reduced from affluence to poverty. 2. Certain contracts of the United States pledging their faith in the most solemn manner to pay the interest on them annually, have lain many years in the treasury for payment and the creditors have from year to year petitioned in vain for the fulfilment of the national engagement. Now we ask where is the remedy for the injury suffered by these defrauded citizens? In a government really free, there is a remedy in LAW for every injury. And all property is secured to its legal owner. But where are these injured citizens to look for protection of their legal rights? Is there any other than the wretched hope of making friends in the legislature? What chance is there for a few poor citizens, after having been deprived of their property, to obtain friends and create an influence by begging for justice? Is not that a beggarly government, where legal rights must be sought in this way? The subjects in England (who we have been taught to view as mere slaves, compared with our free citizens) in such cases as these, might appeal to the judicial department, and their legislature although composed of the majestic names of king, lords and commons, would not dare to refuse them their legal property. How vain then is our boast of a free government, whilst the citizens are deprived of rights secured even by a monarchical power? How inconsistent to amuse ourselves with names, while we lose things? Hunt the shadow of liberty, and lose the substance. Why then are our warm patriots, and long speech makers, of all parties, silent upon this fundamental principle of a free government? Do they not appear like children disputing about their marbles and nine pins, while their house is falling or on fire? Does not all history, and our own experience and common sense teach us that a free government never can exist if the rights of the people are not secured by permanent laws? And that nothing has to corrupting a tendency, as the exclusive exercise of the judicial power by the legislature upon its own acts? Is it not obvious that there is no re-
medy for this want to equal liberty, and legal rights, but an extension of the powers of the judicial department, at least equal to that in England? And is it not certain that until this shall be done we can never have a permanent public credit? Do not the above mentioned, with other precedents of violating public faith, assure us of the danger that awaits this country whenever the calamity of a long war may happen? Could Congress, with our present spongy character, support a seven years war which might call for twenty or thirty millions annually, more than all the revenue, aided by taxes? Let any sober man reflect upon this serious subject, and judge of the wisdom of continuing the present system, and the policy of continuing the breaches of public faith open—so long and loudly charged upon Congress in the above instance?
ACIREMA.
"We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you, that ye should turn from these vanities." DURING the first stages of christianity, the apostles and the primitive builders of the church went about, like their benevolent master, doing good. While this itinerating among those simple and credulous tribes scattered over the east, which the day spring from high had not yet visited, many of the most familiar acts of these venerated men would appear of a supernatural cast. Ignorance invariably begets wonder; that species of it, which was excited in the villages of Palestine, and the oriental cities, by the conduct of the first christians, was the rud admiration of the populace, and who more sunk in ignorance, than the people of that remote age? Every thing, beyond their narrow comprehension, would appear, like magic, and, in every rare exhibition of power Gods, and not men, must be the agents.
Paul and Barnabas, we learn from their own history, were colleagues in apostleship and companions in travel. In Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, they preached the gospel. The sanctity of their demeanor would, of course, attach the respect of their hearers, and the slightest act of such good preachers would be magnified. Paul, in his walks through the streets of Lystra, observed and relieved the impotence of a cripple. Though the healing arts, which the Saviour employed, were, doubtless, seconded by providence; yet mortal skill were sufficient to make "the lame, his crutch forego." The men of the city, when they witnessed this cure, supposed it must be effected by a celestial physician. They accordingly laid all believed that the gods had descended in human shape. Barnabas was exalted into Jupiter, and Paul's eloquence dubbed into Mercury. Shocked at this impiety, and unwilling to arrogate any but deserved honor, the modest apostles, bearing that the priest and garlands, and victims were at hand, in and remonstrated to the enthusiastic youth, "Sirs, who do you these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities." Our appearance among you may be easily explained. Believing a new and rational system of religion ourselves, and willing to impart it to others. When we heal your sick, we discharge one of the most important duties of man. There is necessity to render us divine honors. We will fervently that not only ourselves but ye, might in purity of heart approach divine nature. But we know that we are mere men, and frail ones too. We can, perhaps, sometimes cure the sick, but what course can we take with the well. Those who are whole in mind. We may exhort others to the practice of virtue and yet be ourselves among those who dwell carelessly. Are no such beings men? Yea, verily we are not any fee, but feel the weakness of human nature.
Every age has its errors. Good preaching and benevolent actions, in the opinion of barbarians, exalt men to Gods. Among a polished and speculating people, neither the sound homily of the pastor, nor the charities at his door avail, unless his uniform practice is as divine as his precepts. He is secretly thought, sometimes openly called a hypocrite; and men doubt the rectitude and pleasantness of virtue's path, because he sometimes stumbles, or runs aside. But virtue is the same let her followers treat her as they may; and if it promote our well being to go where this charming power leads if you find a million, my good friend, who only show the route he has taken, without joining her train, let not such inconsistency prevent thy pilgrimage.
These reflections are suggested, by the common remark "If my divine practice, as he preaches I might believe his doctrines." But his wild deviations are no impeachments of the rule. It is agreed that man is, at best, a feeble being, why should an individual in black be required to possess double the strength of him in green? Habits of meditation, of studying the scriptures, or contemplating the operations of Providence can alone enable him to preach gravely. But still he is a man, and like you, he will sometimes indulge them. But, believe one, who has looked upon the world for four times ten years, passion is never indulged without remorse and suffering. This then is virtue's practice, that those, who slight, yet trumpet her charms. Give the Preacher credit for the morality of his writings exhibit that morality in your lives, and inquire not too curiously whether his life and doctrine are coincident. Possibly they are not; possibly he is "in weekness and wanderings often; but if he err, it should be remembered he is a man of like passions with you. The candid Paul confessed, that he delighted in the law, after the inward man; that is, his judgement was convinced of the utility of good morals, but there was a law in his members, warring, a word of singular emphasis, warring against the law of his mind. He
adds, in his rapid logic, that which I do I allow not. If then I do, that which I would not, I consent unto the law, that it is good. An adept in every mystery of human nature, and sagacious, if not holier than a saint, has a phrase, like the following, I can easier teach twenty, what were good to be done, than to be one of the twenty to follow my own teaching.
THE LAY PREACHER.
From the Shop of Messrs. Goleyn & Sponder.
POLITICAL PORTRAITS.
From the SHAKESPEARE GALLERY.
A TOLERABLE LIKENESS.
The late political eclipses portend no good; love cools, friendship falls off; brother divide; in cities mutinies; in the country discord; and the bond is cracked twixt son and father. Machinations, hollowness, treachery, and all ruinous disorders follow us disquietly.
ANOTHER.
I can keep counsel, mar a serious tale in telling it, and deliver a plain message bluntly: that, which ordinary men are fit for, I am qualified in; and the best of me is diligence.
THE POLITICAL POISON.
A glass gazing, super servicable, finical rogue, of very soft society, and great shewing. Indeed, to speak feelingly of him he is the very card or calendar of gentility. He has got the tune of the time, and outward habit of encounter; a kind of yeity collection, which carries him through and through the most fond and winnow'd opinions. Do but blow him to his trial, the bubble is out.
A BELLOWS ORATOR.
This is some fellow Who, having been prais'd for bluntness, doth affect A saucy roughness; and constrains the garb, Quite from his nature: He cannot flatter, he! An honest mind and plain, he must speak truth: As they will take it, so; if not, he's plain. This kind of knave, I know, which in this plainness Harbours more craft, and corrupest ends Than twenty silly ducking observers That stretch their duties merely.
To be continued.
Legislature of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 5.
A motion was made by Mr. Frazer, seconded by Mr. McNair, and read as follows; viz.
Whereas the agricultural and commercial interests of the people of Pennsylvania require that every practicable mode of conveyance and communication, by roads and inland navigation, should be improved; and it has a considerable influence on the Legislature to promote this object by such grants of money and other encouragements as were thought best calculated for the attainment of so important and valuable an end:
And whereas the establishing of a good, safe and certain route of conveyance from the eastern to the western parts of the state, would prove highly beneficial, by preserving the advantages arising from the great and increasing commerce of the Western Countries; but the efforts hitherto made for extending and completing a Canal navigation between the waters of Delaware and Ohio, have proved unsuccessful; Therefore Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to enquire and report to the House, on the practicability and propriety of extending a Turnpike Road from the City of Philadelphia to Pittsburg; and, if they shall think the object attainable, to submit to the House a plan for carrying it into effect.
Ordered, That Mr. Frazer, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. McNair, Mr. Fraley, and Mr. Logan, be a Committee for the purposes expressed in the said resolution.
MARCH 17th. 1800.
The Committee appointed to enquire and report on the practicability and propriety of making a Turnpike-road from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, have, in obedience to the order of the House, turned their attention to that subject; and being of opinion that it is of the highest importance, not only to the people of Pennsylvania, but of the United States also; and believing that no expense which could be incurred in the undertaking would be too great, if the result would be so great benefits, that would with certainty result, they have confined themselves to an endeavour as fixing upon some plan for accomplishing the object of their appointment, which may be at once efficient and acceptable.
No arguments need be adduced by the Committee, to convince the House that it will be of essential importance to establish a safe, easy and certain communication between the only mercantile City of the State, and its distant agricultural parts; to afford to the citizens the means of carrying their produce to market; and to the neighbouring Eastern States of the Union a passage of more extensive and increasing Western Country.
In ascertaining the expense that would probably be incurred in the undertaking, the Committee have sought for information in the experience of the Company who made the Turnpike Road from Philadelphia to Lancaster. From that information, they are induced to think, that the road to Pittsburg may be made for 10 dollars a perch, or 50 dollars a mile. This rate, from Lancaster to Pittsburg (being about 250 miles) would make the aggregate expense about $1,250,000 dollars. If any other route than the one already mentioned should be thought preferable, the distance of new road would be necessarily lengthened, and the expense proportionably increased.
To defray the expense, the committee propose that a subscription should be opened for 25000 shares, at 20 dollars each, pay-able in ten annual instalments of 20 dollars on each share. These shares would produce 500,000 dollars. The remaining sum of 300,000 dollars it is proposed should be advanced by the state, on the terms and in the manner following, viz.
There are two classes of property belonging to the state, which, according to the usual modes of collecting the public debts, and converting the public property to specie value; but which if appropriated to a particular purpose, and individuals interested in the management of them, probably produce, their value, or nearly the whole property alluded to, consists of the ages of state taxes, and the reserved tract the property of the Commonwealth, at the towns of Erie, Warren, Franklin, Waterford and Beaver. The amount of taxes outstanding is about 336,040 dollars; on which are charged sundry appropriations to the amount of about 12,000 dollars. These arrearages have been so long outstanding that it cannot now be reasonably supposed, the whole will ever be collected. They will probably produce, with diligence in collecting them, from 250,000 to 300,000 dollars beyond the appropriations already chargeable on them. The reserved tract, it is estimated, if managed with care, and sold on good security, and an extended credit, will produce from 50,000 to 75,000 dollars. These two funds, then, will with some certainty, produce 300,000 dollars, and probably 375,000 dollars.
The proceeds of these two sources of revenue, the committee propose, should be specially appropriated for the discharge of the sum to be advanced by the state. If this should be approved by the Legislature, such arrangements might be made, as would extend to the persons in whose hands those taxes are, the privilege of making their payments by ten annual instalments, on giving security for the punctual discharge of such instalments. A similar arrangement might also be made, with respect to the reserved tracts, which would give the purchasers ten years to make their payments by annual instalments, on giving good security. These arrangements, at the same time that they would extend advantages to those who are indebted to the State, and to those who might become purchasers, would establish a certain fund for discharging the engagements contemplated to be made by the state, and would probably increase the sum actually to be brought into the Treasury; which increase (as it would affect the State) would operate as a bonus on the amount to be drawn from the treasury for the purposes of the road.
But that the state might run no risk in making the proposed advance of money, the committee would recommend, that there should be paid from the treasury of the state to the company, the sum of 100,000 dollars on such security as should be directed by the state, that the money should be faithfully applied, and that no less than 25 miles of the road should be completed within the year for which the advance should be made. As a further security against an unnecessary advance of public money, it would be proper to provide, that no such advance should be made, until two thirds of the annual instalments of the individual subscribers should be paid into the treasury of the company.
This plan the committee have full confidence, would enable a company to complete the road within ten years. The sum of 80,000 dollars they have good reason to believe would be fully adequate to the completion of any 25 miles on the road; And by giving authority to the company, after the first year, to receive toll on such parts of the road as might be completed, a fund would be created to meet all contingencies, and which might be also applied in extending the road.
The committee however submit the plan to the consideration of the house: And as the termination of the present session is at hand, which will prevent any thing final from being now done, they propose, that the subject be recommended to the special consideration of the legislature at their next session; so that by thus presenting the subject to the view of the public, it may attract the attention of the legislature and of the citizens, and draw from them other plans, or the approbation of this, for the accomplishment of an object of the highest importance to the commonwealth.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DAYS. Lists ship arrivals like Ship Roebuck, Sterling, Calcutta, via Norfolk, India Goods, Willings & Francis.
Table with 2 columns: CLEARED, DAYS. Lists ship departures like Ship Aurora, Collet, London; Brig Sally, Hampton, Trinidad.
sum in force by a French privateer.
The armed schr. Experiment, captain Maley has lately taken five prizes; among them are three Baltimore schooners, two of which (names unknown) were trading from St. Jago de Cuba to Tortu-Rigaud's domain. The third is the schr. Anna of Baltimore, also in illegal trade; one brig under French colours, said to be Spanish, makes the 4th. and the 5th is unknown.
The Ganges sloop of war, capt. Mulowney, is daily expected from the Spanish Main. Brig Sally, Mason, sailed from S. America the 2d of March.
Ship Hetty, M'Neil, of and from New-York to Cowes and a market, is captured by the French and carried into France. The Hetty failed in November last.
Ship Richmond, Glenn, from Batavia, Martinique, is reported to be below, Londy Kennington, Kent, was loading at Tion the 5th of Feb. to sail soon. 17. v. Jane left Port Republican, March capt. Niter, convoy of the Boston frigate, 20th Little, whom he parted with on the ton coast cape Nicholas Mole, where the Bof. published, and was to return to Port Republican, to take in charge another convoy.
Under LIST OF VESSELS. Mer convoy of the United States ship in errimack, Moses Brown, Esq. Com. Schrs. and. under, bound for America, and Islands. Industry, Treferham, Portsmouth. [New Hampshire] Federal George, Joshua Brewster. Ship Joh. [Plymouth Massachusetts, Brig Recova and Phebe, E. Diah, Casleen. Schrs. Amity, Hatch, Norfolk, Virginia. Hero, J. B. C. Shipley, Charleston. Hope, J. P. Babbitt, Boston. Victor, L. L. Swan, Marblehead. Sally and Mary, Norfolk Virginia. Brig Adventure, B. F. E. Cross, Portland. Mary, W. Leeds, N. B. Halifax. Mariner, B. Mason, New York.
Schr. Two Friends, R. [The] Lydia, and John, [the] Ship Hanosh, R. Stephen [the] Captain Brown quitted the 25, about the 16th of March.
Extract of a letter from Norfolk, dated twenty five. The Congress will not fail for some. Her masts are not finished. The Conquest of Egypt is arrived here, a prize to the Connecticut. Captain Tryon. She is a fine brig, mounting 20 guns.
New York, April 5. ARRIVED. Brig Nancy, Reed, Trinidad. Schrs. Neptune, Alexandria, Virginia. Two Sifters, Riley, St. Kitts. Eglantine, Hass, Manzanellas. Verigo, Fuller, Curacoa. Sloop Fair American, Decker, Virginia. Delight, Williams, do. Sloop Federal George, Hassley, bound from this port to St. Bartholomews, is taken by a French privateer, and retaken by the New Jersey.
Boston, April 1. Captain Freeman, of the ship Duke of Kent, a privateer of 20 guns, out of Liverpool, N. S. writes his owners about the 1st of March, at St. Kitt's, that he had been on a cruise, and in company with the U.S. frigate Boston, Capt. Little, had captured a French ship loaded with cocoa and hides. Our informant adds, that he understood the prize had arrived at St. Kitts.
WANTS A PLACE, A YOUNG WOMAN WHO wishes to be employed in a genteel family, who understands all kind of house work, viz. Ironing, Clear Starching and plain Cooking. Enquire of John M'Bride, shoe Maker, in Second Street two doors below Pine Street, on the water side. April 7. def
FOR SALE, The Time of a Mulatto Girl WHO has about eight years to serve, has been for many years accustomed to the care of children, and is a tolerable cook. Enquire of the Printer. April 5. drw
COUNTRY SEAT. To be let that Country Seat, known by the name of Parville; it is near the upper ferry on the east side of Schuylkill two and an half miles from the Court house; it contains about 200 acres of land, a beautiful house and garden, with a large barn, coach house and stables. Please to enquire at the office No. 96 Arch St. April 4. 431

A NEW MUSICAL REPOSITORY IS NOW OPENED  At CHALK'S Circulating Library, No. 75 North Third Street, WHERE may be had, all the Fashionable Music composing the Lungs &c. lately sold at the Repository in South Second Street. To which, in a few days, will be added, some PIANO FORTES of a very superior tone and quality, Flutes, Flutes, Violins, best Roman Violin Springs, and every other article in the musical line, which will be sold in prime order, and on the most reasonable terms. Subscriptions received for the Musical Journal for the Piano Forte, and the Flute or Violin, the first six numbers of which are already published, and may be purchased together or separately by non-subscribers. March 6, 1800
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufacturers A QUANTITY  WINDOW Of different FOR SALE BY ISAAC HALL N. B. Any size of glass larger than 18 by 12 can be had on being ordered; and also on any order that may be left at No. 9, South Water Street July 8
WAR DEPARTMENT  PROPOSALS WILL be received at the War Department on the seventh day of April next, for clothing the Army of the United States. The proposals must specify for cutting out each of the following articles, viz. Horseman's cloaks, reg and overalls. PROPOSALS will also be received at the War Department on the seventh day of April next, for five thousand hats and twenty thousand to be made of good manufactured, full cocked, black binding, the fan or brim broad, sides and corners. The shirts to be of linen equal to the pattern article, and to be of the said pattern. One half of the hats and shirts to be delivered on or before the first day, the remainder on or before the next. Patterns of the several articles the Military Stores kept by Joice Brees, wharf between Arch and Race. Security will be required. Mc. HENRY, James Secretary of War. dts A. March 7.
WATER OFFICE. Centre Square, February 5, 1800. Notice is hereby given with the instructions of the Commissioners of the City and with the views of the Commissioners, every possible admission has been given to those who have visited the Works. The Engines are now immediately to be put up, and it will be thought reasonable to the Public, and to the Commissioners, that the Works should not be interrupted. As a temporary exhibition, a temporary exhibition will be given to the citizens, by showing them the full operation, a temporary exhibition from the Engine houses appear improper. B. H. LATROBE, Engineer. February 13. df.
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 his Vice Consul, in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably 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.
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. Tench 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 Mather'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.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a downy look, Quinns, 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 Hanken; (some money). It is expected he has stowed his course for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any gaol in the United States with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (B 18) dts m
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 60 do. do. Hemp- en linen. 50 do. do. Ozna- Brigs. 50 do. Patterborne- 25 do. Bickfield- 11 do. Crea- a la Rolls. Broffians. Ditt Rolls. Bed Ticks. Siamois. Arabias. Poppy Bags. 11 Cloths. and upper Leather. 11 and Sealing Wax. package Gold and Silver Watches. few shells Toys. ates and Pencils. 100 do. Havanna Mo- lass. February 15. fatu&f
UNSEATED LANDS.  THE OWNERS OF Unseated Lands in Wechsmerland county, Pennsylvania, are here notified, that unless the Taxes due on said lands for 1798, are paid to the hands of John Branton, Esq. treasurer of said county, on or before the 30th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs. JAMES MCGREW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, Commrs. JEREMIAH MURRY, 43m January 18.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.  PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th 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 six.
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 Tulacrawas branch of the Mufkingum 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 said line to the place of beginning; has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any quantity less 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 prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the 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 nearest and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT, March 12, 1800.  Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1800, to the 30th day of September, 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the 1st day of January in the year 1801, to the 31st day of December, in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several districts herein after mentioned, viz. First. Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Pittsburg; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Meuf; at Cincinnati; at Picquet Town, and Laramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Ouatonon on the river Wabash; at Mayne; at any place or places on the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river. Second. Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Block House; at St. Stevens, or other fort or post on the rivers Mobile or Tombigby, and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States. Third. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point Petre; at Coleraine, at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed. Fourth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina. Fifth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina. Sixth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempsville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carterville, at Harper's Ferry, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia. Seventh. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort McHenry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonardtown, at Hagerstown, at Blaenbury, at George town, at Easton, at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland. Eighth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at York town, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easton, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Ninth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey. Tenth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New York, at West Point, at Poughkeepsie, at Kinderhook, at Stillwater, at Newberg, at Albany, at Conajoharie, at Clery Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New-York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Eleventh. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New-London, at Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut. Twelfth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Bristol's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island. Thirteenth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine; Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts. Fourteenth. Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New Hampshire and Vermont. The rations to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boulted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations. It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whisky, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to bear the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and at all times, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea or in Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. JAMES M C HENRY, Secretary of War. tawt 25 July March 24.
LAW BOOK STORE, 319 High St. et. GEORGE DAVIS has just received from Dublin, via New York, a very large Parcel of Law Books. All of the latest editions, which renders his assortment he believes the most extensive and valuable on the continent. They will be opened this day, and ready for sale at any time afterwards. The subscribers to that important work, West's System of Pleading are informed that it is now arrived, and will be delivered on application. Blank Declarations settled and approved by the most distinguished Law characters, to be had of B. D. March 11. 3taw 4w
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. At their Store No. 5 Chesnut Street, have FOR SALE, The following Articles, viz. First quality Russia Hemp Russia Duck Brandy in pipes, first and fourth proof Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes Claret in cases Winter and Summer pressed, Spermaceti Oil Spermaceti Candles, and Hyson Tea, latest importation March 24. mwfm
The Year 1800 is arrived!  UNION TAVERN, in George-Town, upon the Potomak, is FOR SALE, on the premises, on the first Monday in May next. THIS Tavern was built by the subscription of a number of gentlemen as a necessary and useful improvement to the town. It cost 1000 dollars in the year 1799 when materials & workmanship were much cheaper than at this time. The terms of subscription were that it could be sold to the highest bidder on the day aforesaid mentioned. It is a handsome, substantial brick building, three stories, fronting sixty feet on the main street in the town, and running back five three feet upon a wide and convenient fire. The house is admirably calculated for a tavern. It contains upon the first floor four large rooms, one of them 30 by 20 feet and another 23 by 20, besides a large bar and dress room, upon the second floor is an elegant assembly room, 60 by 30 feet, and three convenient lodging rooms. Upon the third floor are ten excellent lodging rooms—the garret admits of a division of ten more. There is also a good kitchen and commodious cellars sufficient for such use. Passages and roofs passages intersect the house in such a manner as to make each room private. There are stables sufficient for the accommodation of fifty horses, with convenient sheds for carriages—attached to the building are three lots of 64 feet by 120 each, which front on three streets, and in the back yard and not 20 yards from the kitchen is a copious and never failing spring of most excellent running water. The nature of improvements and their convenience to the city of Washington must render this property a most desirable acquisition to any person who may wish to carry on a tavern upon an extensive scale. The immediate removal of the government of the United States must necessarily fill and complete custom. The terms of sale are, one third in cash—one third in 60 days, and the other third in 120 days, to be secured by approved notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia or at either of the Banks in Baltimore, possession to be given on the day of sale and a perfect title made clear, of all encumbrances, on the last payment being made. THOMAS BEALL of Geo. } Trustees. DANIEL REINFZEL. } February 2. [March 8] tawt May.
TO BE SOLD,  A COUNTRY SEAT, ABOUT two miles and a quarter from the Court House, on the Ridge road, adjoining lands of Jeremiah Parker; containing about thirty two acres, divided into several lots, and in the highest state of cultivation. There is on it a handsome, well finished brick house, almost new, fifty feet front and twenty-two feet deep, with 2 rooms on a floor, 23 by 24 feet each, and an entry of eight feet between; three good chambers on the second floor, and three garrets well finished and plastered. In front of the building is a very good piazza. Adjoining the house is a large brick kitchen, 24 by 18 feet, two stories high, with a neat chamber and garret, and a frame kitchen connected with it, one story high, 16 by 18 feet, near which is a pump of the best water for every use. At a small distance is the gardner's house, of brick, two stories high, with a garret, 16 by 20 feet. There is also a good barn, hay house, and a large shed for carriages, an excellent kitchen garden, with apple, peach, pear, cherry and plum trees, in full bearing, strawberries and raspberries, currants and arthroches. At the lower part of the land is a very fine spring of water. The house is insured. Any person wishing to view the premises is requested to apply at the office of this Gazette. April 3. mw fm
JACOB SPERRY, & Co. No. 195 Market Street, Offer for sale at reasonable prices, for approved paper, or in barter for Coffee, THE FOLLOWING  GOODS, Entitled to Drawback: 20 Cases Cras a la Morlaix. 1 cafe Ladies' Shoes 4 do. Do. do. 5 cafes fine Elberfel Linens 4 do. Rouans 4 do. Siamois 4 do. Platis Royales. 3 do. Sileshankas 10 do. Cafferillos or white rolls of 12 & half yards. 2 do. Damask table linen assorted with napkins 8 do. Checks and stripes. 3 do. Moreas 3 do. Fine Elberfeld Checks 4 do. Planders Bed Ticks, 6, 4, 9 and 4 4 do. Contils and Lifsadors 10 do. Cotten Bed Ticks 1 do. Check shirts. 1 do. Thread flockings, Gloves & pata-talons 16 do. Oil cloths. 1 do. Kid Gloves 10 do. Tapes of all numbers, plain, twilled, blue and white. 2 do. Ribbons 200 Travelling cases of different sizes. 3 do. Garrets and Pearls 4 cafes cut Sint Decanters, pint & quart 2 cafes assorted Iron-mongery 3 cafes gill tumblers 2 do. Scythes, 10 hands. 1 cafe wine glasses 4 do. Coffee mills 171 boxes of Window Glass, 8 by 10 3 Cables of 125 fathoms each, 9 & 10 inch 2 cafes Sealing Wax With an extensive assortment of Looking Glass Plates of the following sizes, 16-12-17-10 1/2, 17-13, 18-14, 20-12, 22-13, 24-14, 26-15, and 28-16, and a variety of other goods usually imported from Hamburg. March 11. d6t-taw 4w.
The Subscriber TAKES this method of once more informing the Public, that the partnership of Moses Chapline and Robert McClure, which was entered into for the purpose of retailing Goods in the town of West Liberty and Commonwealth of Virginia, on the tenth day of August, 1796, expired on the tenth day of August 1793, agreeable to the term stipulated in their article of copartnership. MOSES CHAPLINE. February 12. taw 6w.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF  PETER FOSTER & Co. Of DUCK CREEK, IN the state of Delaware, being this day dissolved, all persons having demands against said partnership will apply to the subscriber, and such as are indebted to said concern will please to make payment to PETER FOSTER. Duck Creek, April 1. 2aw 1m.
CAUTION. THE Public are cautioned against receiving the Subscribers Note in favor of, and indorsed by Thomas W. Francis, dated yesterday, at 60 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, in the 5th range of Struble county, state of New Jersey, and sundry other papers contained in a Pocket Book, were taken from the Subscribers 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 MIFLIN. February 6. df.
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 6x 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.
FOR SALE Or to be exchanged for a good Vessel, AN elegant new two-story FRAME HOUSE, twenty seven feet front by thirty-four in depth, with a commodious piazza and kitchen, together 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 conveniences, and will be well adapted to a large genteel family who may wish to reside in the country during the summer season. In exchange, it will be valued low, if a vessel offer that may be suitable. Further particulars will be made known by application to MOORE WHARTON. February 24. df.
DESERTED, FROM the United States Frigate Philadelphia, DAVID DEVINE, by trade a Shoemaker, born in Ireland, 23 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, light complexion and hair—also, WATSON LUDLOW, by trade a Shoemaker, born in New Jersey, 33 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, dark hair and complexion. Whoever will take up said Deserters and deliver them on board the said frigate, shall receive ten dollars reward for each, and reasonable charges. March 12. 3tawtf.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE  BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth streets. 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 13. d6tawtf PRINTED BY J. W. FENNO.