Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-17 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.
JOHN MILLER, Junr.
No. 80 Dock, near Third street,
HAS FOR SALE,
Collas, Mamoodies, Tatties, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patua and Santipoor Handkerchiefs.
The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods,
Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, For Europe or the West Indies, THE SHIP
PACIFIC, PERKINS SALTER, Master. She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 400 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 113 South Front Street, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND SOLD
By R. AITKEN, No. 22 Market Street,
By W. YOUNG, corner of Chestnut and Second Streets,
Thermometrical Navigation,
Being a Series of Experiments and Observations, tending to prove, that by observing the relative heat of the sea water, from time to time, the passage of a ship thro' the Gulf Stream, and from deep water into soundings, may be discovered in order to avoid danger; although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead, or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, Vol. II. and III.
ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
"God helps them that help themselves." Peer Richard.
January 2.
NEW LINE OF STAGES To New York,
By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Bullington, Newtown, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE SWIFTSURE
Starts from the Green Tree, No. 50 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning, and arrives at New York early the next evening. From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening. Fares for passengers 5 dollars, way passengers 6 cents per mile. Each passenger allowed 14lb of baggage. One hundred and fifty weight of baggage to pay the fare as a passenger. All baggage to be at the risk of the owner, unless insured and received for by the clerks of the different offices. Rate of insurance one per cent.
Apply to JOHN M'CALLA, No. 50 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and to WILLIAM VANDERVOORT, No. 48 Courtland Street, N. E. corner of Greenwich Street, New York. January 3.
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at war, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit.
He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, claim them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be required at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next.
For transferring the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having Demands against the Estate of SAMUEL EMLIN, late of this city, deceased, are desired to produce them for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to SAMUEL EMLIN, THOMAS MORRIS, Executors. Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1800.
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'LENN, Executors. January 13, 1800.
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 in favour of Samuel Ethridge. 2967 WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 23, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
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.
TO BE EXCHANGED
For a PLANTATION in New Jersey, A VERY VALUABLE
Grist Mill and Plantation, SITUATE in Salem county, Upper Alloway's creek township, about six miles from the town of Salem, and about one mile and a half from a landing on Alloway's creek, where shallow constantly ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (over-shot) two pair of stones, one of which are burr. The bolting and hoisting gear go by water, and attached to the Mill is a large kiln for drying corn, built upon the most approved plan; the whole mill work and bolting cloths, &c. have lately been either made new or completely repaired. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty acres of land. The buildings exclusive of the mill house and kiln, are a large dwelling house, a barn, stables, corncrib, &c. &c. For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTAR, No. 119 Maria Street. December 21.
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER,
Who can work well at the Vat, Will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27.
GENTLE ACCOMMODATIONS,
For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 10.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Cobbrook Furnace, Lehigh 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 in look, squint, 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. Cobbrook Furnace, July 16, 1799.
MADEIRA WINE,
Of an excellent Quality and good Age, TO BE SOLD, By the pipe, quarter cask or less quantity. No. 107 South Second Street. December 21.
ENGRAVING,
By TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, viz. PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Type and Wood Cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth west corner of Fourth and Spruce Streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctiliously attended to. January 10.
BUILDING LOTS,
TO BE LET ON GROUND RENT. SEVEN LOTS, UPON Seventh Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. These lots are in a neighborhood where large improvements are carrying on, and Property consequently much increasing in value. There is also a large quantity of building materials likely to be ready for sale near the spot in a short time, which circumstances render these Lots an object well worth attention. Also to let Three other Lots, upon Seventh Street, between Market and Arch Streets, and near the Wits of the United States. For further particulars please to apply to the Subscribers at their Office, No. 124, South Fourth, near Spruce Street. BONSALL & SHOEMAKER. January 10.
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 found, 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. 59,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 59,000 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 Waggan Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 4000 acres prior surveys. 41,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4383 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 3000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned.
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 fustian jacket and pantalettes printed fancy cord, a fustian striped under jacket, a rumus hat; one fine and one coarse shirt, one muslin 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.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howick, had on and took with her three different changes of garments 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 year and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. August 6.
Drawing School,
MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State house yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Private lessons, at home for one hour, 3 From home, two hours, 3 The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practised.
WANTED,
A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27.
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 patronage 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 Borough 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.
Huntingdon County Taxes.
As one of the Commissioners of Huntingdon county, I can make settlement with the holders of unseated Land, situated in said county, without increasing costs, by advertisement for sale—if called upon within six days from this date at the office of General Procter in Arch Street, near Fifth Street. It is hoped the owners of such land who reside in the city, will endeavour to meet this arrangement and prevent a special advertisement as the law directs. JOHN CADWALLADER. January 13.
For Sale or to Let,
A large convenient Stone House, WITH a large Entry and four Rooms on a floor, about half an acre of Land adjoining, Situate in Bullington on the new road to New York, about eleven miles from Philadelphia. For terms apply to the subscriber in Bullington. THOMAS PAUL. NB. Who offers for sale, several Building Lots, pleasantly situated in the village of Bullington. December 21.
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 in 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 sumptuous good Water, with a Stable, Carriage House and Sheds, the whole Improvements are in good repair. The Sit 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.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the POST OFFICE, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out. As the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Frederickburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
Of the Lehigh Coal Mine Company, are hereby notified, that an Election for one President, eight Managers and one Treasurer, for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Mr. Carmerton, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third Street, on Monday, the 20th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening. ISAAC WAMPOLE, Sec'y. Dec. 31.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING AN HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the American Armies during our revolutionary war with Great Britain, first President of the United States, and since, Lieutenant General of the Army. By JOSEPH SCOTT, Author of the Modern Geographical Dictionary, in four volumes, &c.
OF the various methods which different writers pursue in order to convey useful knowledge to mankind, Biography stands confessedly among the first. There is none more interesting—none more instructive and entertaining. The histories of distinguished heroes, who have, by their exalted virtues, and noble and splendid actions, been the principal means of redeeming their respective countries from the robbing hand of tyranny, have in all ages been considered the most entertaining, instructive, and important to mankind. They afford example, and example is more powerful than precept. It is, therefore, by a plain and easy mode of analytical reasoning, the principles of the timid, determines and fixes those that are wavering, and ultimately lays the basis for that harmony and coincidence of sentiment among the citizens; from which only, a nation can hope to derive rank, consequence and stability. Impressed with lively sentiments of the eminent virtues of that distinguished HERO and PATRIOT, the history of whose life I have endeavoured to write; it was not till after much reflection I resolved on offering these proposals. The following considerations induced me to this: First, having obtained in the course of an extensive correspondence, with many gentlemen of talents and information, a large stock of original materials concerning the life of this illustrious Citizen; to give form and body to these, in the manner of history, will preserve many important things that otherwise would most probably be lost. Secondly, as many of the most interesting transactions of his life, where he resigned his commission as Commander in Chief of our revolutionary armies, are very imperfectly recorded, and little understood, yet the greater part of them being fresh in the memories of many, this will be the fittest time to embody them; before a succession of objects, which every day brings forth, wears off the minutest circumstances. There are many of these circumstances important and interesting; as it is universally acknowledged, that great actions, like immense rivers, flow from small beginnings.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Life of General Washington will contain nearly 400 pages octavo, printed on fine paper, and in a style of elegance equal to any work that has appeared from an American press. II. It will be embellished with a striking likeness of the General, executed by one of the first artists. III. Subscribers' names will be annexed, as patrons. IV. Each subscriber is to pay two dollars, one half on subscribing, the remainder on the delivery of the work. Subscriptions in this city are received at No. 297 Arch street, next door to the north west corner of Eighth street. Philadelphia, December 30.
Just Published, and for Sale
By JOHN MORGAN, No. 3 Front St. AND BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68 High St. THE UNITED STATES COURT CALENDAR, AND GENTLEMAN'S Complete Pocket Companion, For the Year of our Lord 1800. CONTAINING Every thing useful in other works of the kind, Besides a great variety of articles (Combining utility with entertainment), Not to be found in any publication whatsoever. Amongst these are, Complete and authentic lists of the ARMY and NAVY. (Carefully revised at the respective Offices;) ALSO, correct statements of the NATIONAL DEBT, and of the ANNUAL RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES of the United States. N. B. The CALENDAR, notwithstanding the vast variety of its contents, is very small in bulk. It is bound in red morocco, in the neatest manner, and may be carried very conveniently in the waistcoat pocket. December 31.
LOTS
In the City of Washington. A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, their situation various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered FOR SALE. For viewing the Plots and for terms, apply to BONSALL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124, South Fourth Street. Phila. Jan. 1, 1800.
For Sale, or to Let,
A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke street, or Academy Lane, in the Northern Liberties, HAVING two rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, South Second Street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30.

PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95 N. Water Street, HAVE ON HAND, January the 1st, 1800.] The following GOODS, entitled to Draw-back, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credit: 30 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hemp Linens and Ozanbrigs, 50 boxes Patterbornes or white Rolls, 25 ditto Bilsfield Linens, 12 ditto Creas and Creas la Morlaix, 2 ditto Britannias, Brown Rolls, Ditto Heffans, Polish Rolls, Bed Ticks, Scamols, Arabias, Empty Bags, Oil Cloths, Shoes and Slippers, Soal and Upper Leather, Quills and Sealing Wax, A package Gold and Silver Watches, 2 casks Hoes, 20 casks Nails, assorted, from 3 to 20, 16 casks Ironmongery, assorted, 13 pipes old Port Wine, 25 boxes Tumblers, assorted, 200 boxes best Hamburg Window Glass, 8 by 10, &c. &c. 1 chest assorted Looking Glasses, Several large elegant Ditto, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, A few tons Roll Brimstone, 20 kegs Yellow Ochre, A few barrels Naval Stores, 1500 empty Demijohns, 6 hogsheads Coffee Mills, 10 hds. Hogs Bristles, first and second quality, 40 tons Russian Hemp, Holland Steel, 2 hds. Dutch Glue, Toys, Lentils, Slaters and Pencils, Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Pickling Pots, &c. &c. January 4. wdj/su
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I have applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the Insolvent Act, and they have appointed the fourth Monday of January instant to hear me and my creditors at the Court-House in Sunbury, where they may attend if they please. JAMES TOWAR. To all my Creditors. Sunbury January 4, 1800—16. 93t
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 mill 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-York, Mr Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or Messrs. Jacob and Richard Petch on the premises. January 11.
United States, Pennsylvania District. } ss. 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 Pennsylvania 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 2000 acres and upwards; on which are erected a mansion, stables and farm-buildings, with the appurtenances. The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows: Mordacai Roberts, John Till, Stoppel Medara, George Warton, Zachariah Perris, Benjamin Hancock, George Till, Edward Welsted, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morton, Joseph Whitehead, George Sirenton, Patrick Connolly, Friend Sirenton, Thomas Griffith, John Oliphant, William Hulbert. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hooper, deceased. JOHN HALL, Marshal. N. B. A reasonable credit will be given. Marshal's Office, } Philadelphia, Jan. 4. } eot/17M * These two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Company of Captain MATTHEW HENRY, 10th Reg. U. S. Infantry, an enlisted soldier named MOSES WYNNE, born in Pennsylvania, by trade a shoemaker, thirty years of age, five feet eight and an half inches high, black eyes, black hair, fair complexion, has lost two of his fore teeth which is very perceptible when he talks. It is known that he now lurks in this city. Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge him in jail, or shall deliver him to the Subscriber at his quarters in Filbert between Ninth and Tenth street, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th Regiment Infantry. Jan. 7.
HENRY BENBRIDGE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 23 Dock Street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 14. djw/wow
MATTHEW MCCONNELL Having opened an Office in Chestnut 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 that business again revives. November 19. djw(Ds def)
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 15. 5
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 } 1500 bushels St. Martins Salt. } APRIL 11. 6
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. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
Southern Mails. THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between this Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Post Towns on the main line, through North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The water Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued. Post Office, Philadelphia, } December 30, 1799, } December 30. } def.
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA. December 31, 1799. THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 31st day of January next, at ten o'clock. And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of nineteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 24th day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation. Article 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected.
TRESPASSING. WAS taken up yesterday in an inclosure in Turner's Lane, a SORREL HORSE, with a small blaze, and his off-hand-foot white. The owner may have him again on application at this Office, and paying costs of advertising. January 13. d3t.
THE BEST LIKENESS OF THE Celebrated WASHINGTON, Which has ever been published, IS now offered for sale at Dickinson's Book-Store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AT Dickinson's Stationary & Book-Store, North Second Street, opposite Christ Church, A FOURTH EDITION OF WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life, Super Royal, 8vo. (Price Two Dollars) Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first Artists. NO exertion or expense have been spared to render this publication complete, and also all the materials and workmanship are entirely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States. DICKINSON'S Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market Street, to the house lately occupied by W. Cobbett, in Second Street, opposite Christ Church; where country Store keepers and others may be constantly supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and stationery line, on the most reasonable terms. January 14. rct/it
H. Maxwell's Printing Office IS REMOVED To a house adjoining the back part of Dickinson's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14. rct/it
NOW PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD, By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK, No. 37, High Street, WEBSTER'S HISTORY OF PESTILENCE, In two volumes 8vo. Price by the single set a dollar; with a letter to a dozen allowed to Dealers. This work may be had in sheets at two and an half Dollars, by applying to E. Belden & Co. No. 40, Pine Street, New-York. January 11. 3t
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, Price 62 1/2 cents. AND TO BE HAD OF WILLIAM JONES, No. 30 N. Fourth, near Market Street, A WORK upon a plan which never before appeared in the United States, being a SPECIES of Directory, but different from the usual sort. ENTITLED THE NEW TRADE DIRECTORY, FOR PHILADELPHIA, Anno 1800: OR, a Complete List of all the occupations and trades (separately and alphabetically arranged) practiced in the City and Liberties with the names and residences of those who follow each of them respectively, also in alphabetical order: to which is added an Alphabetical List of all the Streets, Lanes and Alleys in the city and liberties. If a MERCHANT or SHIP OWNER wishes for any reason to be acquainted with all the Tradesmen, Grocers, Inspectors, Guagers, Measurers, Shipwrights, Ship carpenters, Ship Joiners, Mast makers, Boat builders, Black-makers, Sail-makers, Riggers, Caulkers, Stewards, Mariners, or any Tradesman, he needs only look to the Index for the Trade, and he will be referred to the pages which contain all the names and residences of those who follow it. If a HOUSE-KEEPER wants quickly to find a Baker, a Cake Baker, Sea-fish, White-Washer, Washer, China-Mender, School-master or Mistress, Glazier, Paper Hanger, Painter, Cedar-Coper, Locksmith, Blacksmith, B-scholar, Plasterer or Tainer. He can also turn to the Index and be referred to the TRADE in question. In like manner can the LADIES find out the residences and names of all the Mantua makers, Bonnet makers, Stay makers, Dyers and Nerse, &c. or a STRANGER the most convenient Boarding House, Hair Dresser, Hatter, Taylor, Trunk maker. We—Not is the utility of the work confined to these alone; for any Tradesman may trace at once the names and residences of the Masters and Journeyman in his own line. In short it is more or less useful to almost every Class of Citizens—And the Editor trusts that such an Expensive and laborious Undertaking will meet with suitable Encouragement. Jan. 8. q(4U)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 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 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.
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 thereof, either to Thomas M c Ewen Esq. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next. Samuel Bodaget. December 17.
A YOUNG MAN ACQUAINTED with the West-India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain, PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and claim the same with others so as to make up the quantity required. The Subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed. If Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 1st day of January next, or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th December, and from that day until the 17th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. January 16. eor/af
TO THE PUBLIC. THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's) WARRANTS, granted to the United States' army, are to be registered and located, the subscribers have explored that tract of land on which those warrants are to be laid; with a view, and for the purpose of offering their services as locaters. We take the liberty of suggesting, "that we are at least as well acquainted with the situation, quality of the soil, &c. of the different townships in the aforesaid tract, as any other person;" this will, perhaps, appear more clearly, by observing, that WILLIAM C. SCHENCK assisted in running the Indian boundary line; at which time he considerably traversed that tract; he also assisted in surveying and laying it off into townships, and at other times ranged over it, to gain information. But to obtain a more complete and accurate knowledge, we have lately spent between two and three months, with several assistants, in particularly examining the different townships and quarter townships; by which means we have acquired an accurate knowledge of the whole district.—We now offer our services to the public, as Locaters, with assurances that we will locate every person's warrants intrusted to us to the best advantage, agreeably to their rights of location, which is to be determined according to law. For our services we demand the one equal tenth part, either in lands or warrants, when we locate a full tract, of four thousand acres or more, for one person or firm; the land to be taken in a square, at a corner of the tract; which corner is to be equitably determined before the time of location.—The one equal sixth part, in cash or warrants, when we connect and locate any amount less than four thousand acres. We will be in Philadelphia from December next, until after the time of location, to transact this business. Any person willing to satisfy himself farther, will please to call on us, by letter, (postage paid) or otherwise; when due attention will be paid, and such vouchers may be seen as we have to offer, which we hope will be satisfactory. MARTIN BAUM, WILLIAM C. SCHENCK. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1799. cow.
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 As 10. Trespass and Ejectment. 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 semblance of fine writing with utility, and fitted and appr 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. rutham.
IN CUSTODY In Middlesex Goal, the following Negro men, to wit: ADAM HILL, says he belongs to William McMurtrie, of Philadelphia, 21 years old. Henry Hall, about 6 feet high, supposed to be about 26 years old, and some gentleman's coachman or waiter, and from his disket, judged to be from Maryland or Virginia.—Isaac Harmon, 5 feet, 6 or 7 inches high, very black, about 20 years old, says he lived at the Head of Elk, state of Delaware. The owners of the above Negroes are requested to pay charges and take them away, before the 21st of January ensuing, or they shall on that day be sold to defray expenses and govt fees at the city of New-Brunswick, and State of New-Jersey. PETER KERNON. December 31—91. 420t.
CINCINNATI. At a meeting of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati, held at the State House, in Philadelphia, on the 21st of December, 1799, BRIGADIER GEN. MACPHERSON IN THE CHAIR, The following Resolutions were moved by Major JACKSON, and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That, in veneration of the exalted virtues, patriotism, and public services of our late most excellent, beloved, and ever to be lamented President General, George Washington,—and as a tribute of the deepest sorrow, and most affectionate attachment to his endeared and illustrious memory, the Members of this Society will wear mourning, connected with the Badge of the Society, during six months. Resolved, That a strip of black Ribband passing along the centre of the Ribband of the Order, be added on this occasion. The following resolutions were moved by gen. Macpherson and unanimously adopted. Resolved, That Major Jackson be requested to prepare and pronounce an Eulogium on the character of General Washington, embracing a summary review of his Civil and Military services; and that the same be delivered before this Society on Saturday the 22nd day of February next, at one o'clock, P. M. at such place as the Standing Committee to whom the arrangements of the day are referred, shall determine. Resolved, That the President of the United States and his family—the Vice President of the United States—the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Members of both Houses of Congress, the Heads of Departments, the Judiciary, and such other officers of the General and State Governments as may then be in Philadelphia, be respectfully invited to honor the Society with their presence on the occasion. December 21. 2aw3w&def
TO BE LET, A large WHARF and STONE STORE, In the District of Southwark, THE same where the Frigate now lays. The Wharf has been occupied as a Lumber Yard for several years, and is very suitable for that business, being about one hundred feet front on the river. Possession will be given on the 1st of May next. Also, a Three Story Brick House adjoining the said wharf, possession of which may be had immediately. Enquire of JOSHUA HUMPHREYS. January 10. 2aw3w.
TO BE SOLD at Public Vendue, On the 1st day of February next, on the premises, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, (The property of the Subscriber.) SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, the county town of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty-five from Philadelphia, containing 115 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There are on the premises a convenient two story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining, a stone spring house, over an excellent spring, a few paces from the door, with convenient out houses, &c. &c. The elegance of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman. The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, OR CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun. Newtown, January 11. 1039.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward. LAST NIGHT THE Pocket of the Subscriber was cut from his coat at the Theatre, containing a black Morocco POCKET BOOK with the following Notes, 2 of Five Hundred Dollars each, 1 of One Hundred, 5 of Fifty each, 2 of Twenty each, and 1 of Ten, all of the Branch of New York; 1 of One Hundred each, on the Manhattan Bank, N. Y. Any person apprehending the said Thief and securing the above Notes, shall receive the above reward; and Two Hundred Dollars will be given for the Book and Contents, and no questions ask'd. JONATHAN STANLY. Apply at Mr. Hardy's Hotel, No. 38 Market Street. January 4. 93t
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED 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-necked) 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 coat, a few white waistcoats, a long grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of boots, 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 delivers 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.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their servants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. wdj/sif

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17.
To the honorable Thomas Jefferson, Esq. Vice President of the United States of America.
When I concluded my last address to you, I then, Sir, communicated to you my intention to grant you a temporary respite, but at the same time gave you reason to expect, that, having convicted you of the most unfounded calumny, I should at some future day, proceed to pass sentence upon you.
The performance of a task so unpleasant has been rendered unnecessary by an enlightened public, who, anticipating me, have already pronounced their fiat against you; and you are, and for a considerable time past have been, suffering the punishment due to your crime. Hence, Sir, it is probable that you would have remained longer unnoticed by me, had it not been for your publication in the Richmond Examiner, which some time past was sent me by a correspondent, and which I find, your friends, the Democratic Printers, have, with their zeal usual on such occasions, extensively circulated.
Your extreme modesty will, I doubt not, prevent you from claiming the merit of the publication to which I allude, nay, possibly, may cause you to deny it; but as I am convinced in my own mind that you did write it; and as I am also convinced that there is not one of your friends or partisans so lost to every sense of decency and propriety as to have written it for you, I am determined to prevent your reputation from suffering by that your extreme modesty; and shall therefore most certainly consider you as its author in the remarks, which I shall address to you, upon it.
From my above declaration you may perhaps be led to conjecture that the sentiments which I entertain for you are not the most favorable; however, have but a little patience, and I flatter myself that I shall in the sequel be able to satisfy even you yourself, Sir, that I am not so guilty of injustice, and every person will allow that, to your friends and partisans I have shown a charity as boundless as they could decently wish.
And now, Sir, to oblige you, as I doubt not you will read your own production with more pleasure than any thing from my pen, and to place before the public, for whom as well as for you I write, the subject of my future animadversions, I shall here give you the before mentioned publication:—It is as far as it respects me as follows, to wit:
"With regard to Mr. Jefferson, much invective has been discharged against him on the subject of Logan, the Indian chief, whose talk to Lord Dunmore has been published in the Notes on Virginia. The attack, was made by Luther Martin, of Baltimore, and the medium selected for the publication of this attack was equally worthy of the author, and of his production. Martin uttered his remarks into the world by the channel of the British Gazette printed at Philadelphia, under the eye and upon the risk of the British ambassador. This Gazette is perhaps the most felonious publication that ever disgraced the Art of Printing. In answer to Martin, we shall here quote some detached passages from a letter written by the vice president. This letter bears date December 31st, 1797, and was addressed to John Henry, one of the British treaty majority of Senators in Congress, and who has since been governor of Maryland."
"Had Mr. Martin thought proper," says the Vice President, "to suggest to me, that doubts might be entertained of the transaction respecting Logan, as stated in the Notes on Virginia, and to enquire on what ground that statement was founded, I should have felt myself obliged by the enquiry; and have informed him candidly of the grounds; and candidly have co-operated in every means of investigating the fact, and correcting whatsoever in it should be found to be erroneous. But he chose to step at once into the newspapers, and in his publications there, and the letters he wrote to me, adopted a style, which forbade the respect of an answer. The story of Logan is only related in the Notes on Virginia, precisely as it had been current for more than a dozen years before they were published. I learned it at Lord Dunmore's, and I find, in my pocket-book of that year, (1774) an entry of the narrative as taken from the mouth of some person, whose name, however, is not noted, nor recollected, precisely in the words stated to the Notes on Virginia. I remembered that general Gohson was still living, and knew that he had been the translator of the speech. I wrote to him immediately. He, in answer, declared to me, that he was the very person sent by Lord Dunmore, to the Indian town; that after he had delivered his message there Logan took him out to a neighbouring wood; sat down with him, and rehearsing, with tears, the catastrophe of his family, gave him that speech for Lord Dunmore; that he carried it to Lord Dunmore; translated it for him; has turned it into the Encyclopaedia, as taken from the Notes on Virginia, and finds that it was his translation I had used, with only two or three verbal variations of no importance."
These, I suppose, had arisen in the course of successive copies. It establishes unquestionably, that the speech of Logan is genuine; and that being established, it is Logan himself who is author of all the important facts. General Gohson indeed says that the title was mistaken; that Cressap was a captain and not a colonel. This was Logan's mistake. He also observes, that it was on some other water of the Ocean, and not on the Kanawha, the family was killed. If it shall appear on enquiry, that Logan has been
wrong in charging Cressap with the murder of his family, I will do justice to the memory of Cressap. If, on the other hand, I find that Logan was right in his charge, I will vindicate, as far as my suffrage may go, the truth of a chief, whose talents and misfortunes have attached to him the respect and commiseration of the world. I feel extraordinary gratification, indeed, in addressing this letter to you, with whom shades of difference in political sentiments have not prevented the interchange of good opinion, nor cut off the friendly offices of society, and good correspondence. This political tolerance is the more valued by me, who consider social harmony as the first of human felicities, and the happiest moments those which are given to the effusions of the heart.
I am, dear Sir, Yours, &c. (Signed) THOS. JEFFERSON. Here ends your publication, as taken from the Richmond Examiner;—And here I end my present address to you, still remaining with all due respect to you. LUTHER MARTIN. Jan. 7th, 1800.
FROM THE LANCASTER JOURNAL.
MR. HAMILTON, I send you for publication a list of some of the appointments and removals made by Thomas M'Kean, Esq. Doctor of Laws, formerly Chief Justice of the State of Pennsylvania, and lately elected to the office of Governor of the State, by those who believed him to be a staunch republican, an old whig, "a man of 1776," a man, who would cement the bonds of society and contribute to the happiness of the people—a man who would oppose every principle of aristocracy, bribery and corruption.
Lancaster County. The Prothonotary's office, taken from John Hubley and given to William Barton. Teesdale Coxe appointed secretary of the land office, vice Nathan Lusborough.
York County. Charles W. Hartley appointed Prothonotary in place of John Edie.
Mifflin County. John Norris, Prothonotary, in place of Mr. Edmiston.
Luzerne. Nathan Palmer, Prothonotary, in place of Lord Butler.
Jacob Hart, Recorder, in place of ditto.
Dauphin. Joshua Elder, Prothonotary, in place of Alexander Graydon.
Northampton. John Ross, Prothonotary, in place of John Arndt.
Chester. Daniel Heister, jun. Prothonotary, in place of William Gibbons.
John Christie, Recorder, in place of Richard Hannum.
Berks. John Ross, Prothonotary, in place of Mr. Linton.
I have not leisure to make the remarks I with on the subject. To do justice to the very respectable characters who have been displaced, would open a field too extended to be traced at this time—would exhibit a scene too serious for momentary reflection.
I shall only briefly observe that at least seven of the gentlemen who have been removed, were all zealously active in attaining the independence of America. That they sacrificed their time, their money, and risked their lives and the happiness of their families in support of American Liberty. That while Thomas M'Kean was in safety fulfilling the duties of a lucrative station in civil life—all those characters were either wading through fields of blood or placed in the most hazardous situations in the public councils.
Shall we ask what services to the country have been rendered by the men who are to succeed these worthy patriots. Is there more than one of them who has fought for the liberties of the country? "Oh! I triumph! O! Morris!" Where was William Barton at the commencement of the revolution? Where was Teesdale Coxe when Lord Howe entered Philadelphia?
It is almost needless here to remark that every one of the displaced gentlemen were opposed to the election of Mr. M'Kean, and that every one of those who are to succeed, were his strenuous supporters.
But, in the name of Heaven, let me ask, if party is to be supported by gifts of this kind, are there no worthier objects on whom to confer them? Could Governor M'Kean, who has been preaching up the "glorious principles of American Independence"—the man who informs us that "the enemies of our glorious revolution can hope for no official power from him,"—could he, I say, not find among his friends a revolutionary character in each county to put into the officers of those who dare to vote against him; of those who dare to exercise the sacred privilege guaranteed to them by the Constitutions of their country and pointed out by the finger of wisdom. Could he not find men more worthy than William Barton, Teesdale Coxe or Charles W. Hartley.
From all tyranny, corruption and uncleanliness of heart, good Lord deliver us.
REPUBLICANUS.
Port of Philadelphia.
The ship Farmer, captain Gibson, of this port, is arrived at Reedy Island, 89 days from St. Sebastians;—also, abrig from St. Jago de Cuba. On Monday evening 6th inst. the frigates Congress and Essex, with the vessels under convoy, set sail from Newport (R. I.) for their destination, in the Indian Ocean.
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
In a new Sunday paper, published in London, called the VOLUNTEER, appears the following advertisement:
"Let Prejudice sleep awhile—Facts are stubborn Things. "THE NEWTONIAN SYSTEM OF ASTRONOMY REFUTED, BY MARTIN'S GRAND MECHANICAL DISPLAY OF THE UNIVERSE, which is now exhibited every day, (Sunday excepted), at Leicester-house, Leicester-square."
"This curious and surprising Machine proves the Newtonian, or Solar System of Astronomy, to be founded in falsehood and error, and points out the defects of that system, beyond all contradiction; and, by its Mechanical Powers, performs the revolutions of the Earth and Heavenly Bodies, with accuracy, to a moment of time; it shews, by inspection, the longitude of the Sun, Moon, or Stars, to any given Meridian of the Earth, to a mile in distance; explains the real Cause of the Tides; exhibits Day and Night, with all their variations; and the change of the Seasons, and keeps the Earth in its true situation to the Heavenly Bodies, according to the known facts in nature."
On this advertisement we take the liberty to make the following remarks.—The mean distance of the sun from the earth is calculated at 96 or 98 millions of miles. At this distance, that body whose diameter is estimated at 890,000 miles, is diminished to a small apparent size, about 32 minutes in diameter.—Now, the fixed stars always preserve the same relative situation to each other, and have the same apparent diameter—yet the earth, in its annual orbit, must be at some times, 192 millions of miles nearer to the fixed stars, than at other times. It is then enquired why the distance of 96 millions of miles, reduces the apparent diameter of the sun so as to make an angle of 32 minutes only at the eye of a terrestrial spectator; yet double that distance, 192 millions of miles, makes no difference in the apparent diameter of a fixed star. How is this fact reconcileable with geometrical principles? Philosophers say, this is owing to the immense distance of the fixed stars. Is not this repugnant to every known mathematical and geometrical principle. A. B.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Dec. 7.
"His majesty's ship Solebay, capt. Poyntz, arrived on Monday from a cruise, and brought in as prizes, two French corvettes, one of 20 the other of 18 guns, full of men; a brig of 14 guns.—They were captured off Tiburan, and were from Port au Prince, which place they left the 30th ult. for Jamaica" with ammunition, &c. for the forces of Toussaint, which are besieging Jacmel. There are 62 brass cannon, with carriages complete, in the hold of one of the ships.
"The Admiral Nelson was brought off Port Morant, by a yellow sided fcho. carrying no colours, and was desired to strike to the arms of the French republic, but captain Manuel thought it better to proceed to Port Royal."
"By the Admiral Nelson we learn, that a most diabolical attempt was lately made in the island of St. Andrews, to put that place in the same confusion state as a neighbouring colony, by some emissaries, from thence, but which was happily frustrated. Six of the ringleaders were executed, and several others apprehended, one of the inhabitants, we are sorry to say, lost his life at the onset."
"The numerous privateers, which now infest this coast has put a stop to the coasting foreign trade with this part of the island."
"We suppose Jeremie."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Jan. 16. Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of Claims, to whom were referred the petition of John Porter, reported, that the prayer thereof ought not to be granted. The report was read a second time, and concurred in by the House.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Otis, their Secretary, informing the house that the Senate had concurred in the bill for the preservation of peace with the Indian tribes; and that the President of the United States had approved and signed a bill, which originated in the Senate, for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt.
Mr. Otis, from the committee of defence, reported a bill for suspending in part the act intitled "An act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes," which was read a first and second time, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
Mr. Macon gave notice, that he would on Monday next, call up for consideration, the resolution which he had laid on the table, for the repeal of the second section of the act commonly called the Sedition Law.
Mr. Harper also gave notice, that he would to-morrow move for the order of the day on the bill to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States.
Mr. Platt presented three petitions of the inhabitants of the township of Freehold, in the state of New Jersey, praying for the establishment of a Post Office and Post Road; which were referred to the committee appointed to consider and report on that subject.
Adjourned.
NOTICE.
A Stated Meeting of the AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY will be held at their Hall on Friday, January 17th, at 6 o'clock in the evening. N. B. New Members to be balloted for. THOMAS P. SMITH, Sec'y.
Commercial Spoliations.
ON making up of their accounts to be presented to the Stockholders of the Insurance Company of North America, the following were the amount of claims, Jan. 15th, 1800—for Spoliations on bona fide American property,
By British captures, D. C. 905,708 55 French ditto, 1,619,406 43 2,525,104 8
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, January 17, BY DESIRE, Will be presented, (for the fourth time in America) a celebrated new Comedy, in five acts, CALLED
THE SECRET;
Or, Partnership dissolved. Written by Edward Morris, Esq. and performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, with unbounded applause.
To which will be added, a favorite Entertainment, (for the third time here) called
THE JEW AND THE DOCTOR.
[Written by Mr. Diadini.] Performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, sixty nights with distinguished applause.
** The Managers are indebted to the liberality of the Patente, (who favored them with a manuscript copy) for the opportunity of giving to the public this celebrated performance.
On account of the few pieces in preparation the above Entertainments will not be repeated.
†† On Monday, a new Comedy, (never performed in America) called RECONCILIATION, or The Birth Day; translated from the German of Kotzebue, by Thomas Dibdin, author of The Jew and Doctor, Five Thousand a-Year, &c. and acted at Covent Garden Theatre, with unbounded applause.
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, will in the course of a few days, make his first appearance in the character of Pierre, in the favorite Tragedy of "Venice Preserved."
VIVAT RES PUBLICA.
City Commissioner's Office. January 1, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following arrangements are made by the Board for the more effectual cleaning of the City:—
 District No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the north side of Vine, to the south side of Mulberry street.  2. Hugh Roberts from the south side of Mulberry, to the south side of Chestnut street.  3. Joseph Claypoole, from the south side of Chestnut to the south side of Spruce street.  4. Isaac Jones, from the north side of Spruce to the south side of Cedar street. 
When any PUMPS are out of order to the southward of High street, apply to Thomas Dixey, in Fifth near Cedar street, or Godfrey Gebler in Fourth between Chestnut and Walnut streets; and for the northern part of the city to Isaiah Dixey in Eighth between Sassafras and Vine streets; Nicholas Hicks in Fifth near Vine street, or to either of the City-Commissioners.
Meetings of the Commissioners on every Tuesday afternoon, 3 o'clock, at the Old Court House. January 17. 3sw2w.
TO THE
Holders of Military Land Warrants.
ZACHARIAH BIGGS AND JOHN MATHEWS
OFFER their services to the holders of military land warrants, to make the location on the 17th of February next, agreeably to the advertisement of the Secretary for the Treasury of the United States, relative thereto. They will receive a less quantity of warrants than for four thousand acres, and arrange them with others, so as to complete that number (which makes a location or quarter township) and have them registered.—They each surveyed a district of the military tract, and have since explored the interior parts of the townships and sections, and will be able to designate with precision, the preference in the choice of the several locations or quarter townships throughout the whole body of the military lands.—One tenth part of the land will be demanded for making the location, &c. to be taken by lot in such manner that their proportion of a section or quarter township will be together. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at No. 9. fourth Fifth street, two doors above the Secretary of State's office, where satisfactory general information relative to the army laws may be obtained.
JOHN MATHEWS. January 17. 3sw3w
United States; Pennsylvania District, } II.
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 Friday the 31st day of January instant, at ten o'clock AM. for the trial of an information filed by William Rowle, Esq. attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
1. Ciske, and
3. Hoaglands Spirits,
diminished at a distillery within the city of Philadelphia, and removed from the same without being first branded or marked according to law—wherefore the same have been seized as forfeited.
By order of court.
D. CALDWELL, Clerk Dist. Court. January 18, 1800.
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 } Com'rs. Commissioner's office, Chambersburg Jan. 1, 1800. 12w3m.
Eighteen Thousand Persons
Of all ages, within nine months past, have found relief from
HAMILTON'S
Worm destroying Lozenges,
In various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title so commonly complained of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
RECENT CURES
Selected from several hundreds, the authenticity of which, any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application—not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where—but at home.
AFFIDAVIT.
MICHAEL DUFFY, residing at No. 47, Wilkes street, Fell's point, in the city of Baltimore, voluntarily maketh oath, that the following statement is just and true.
In the Beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls, the one five and the other three years of age, were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms—they were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent slappings in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a confidence of success which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hope of their recovery. The youngest soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment, I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate—I immediately purchased a box, and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects; the eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch long—in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health which they still enjoy, tho' five months have nearly elapsed since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole appeared to be inevitable.
Sworn before me this 26th day of September, 1799. J. SMITH.
LETTER
From Mr. John J. Abercromby, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, No. 28, Bridge Street, Baltimore.
TO THE PROPRIETOR OF
HAMILTON'S Worm Destroying Lozenges.
Sir, October 22, 1799.
I think it my duty to inform you that I have experienced the happiest effects from your Lozenges, having been much afflicted for four years past, with various complaints caused by worms, particularly a constant pain in my stomach and bowels, frequent and severe head ache, with a general lassitude and weakness, during which time I had the best medical advice that could be obtained from the most skillful physicians I could hear of, both American and European; with ut any alleviation of my disorder.
I should, too probably, have continued without relief, but for your Worm Destroying Lozenges, which brought from me an astonishing quantity of small white worms, about the size of a coarse thread, and in a short time, I found myself perfectly free from all my former complaints, and have enjoyed a good state of health for five months past.
I have constantly recommended your medicine, and shall as long as I live, having, from my own experience reason to believe it to be an invaluable and unparallel'd remedy. Should any person wish for further information, I will with pleasure satisfy their enquiries on this subject.
JOHN J. ABERCROMBY.
Sir, July 10, 1799.
I had been a long time afflicted with a violent and gnawing pain in my stomach, a dull, heavy, continual head ache, with a frequent swimming in my head, accompanied with dimness of sight and sometimes partial blindness, and was rendered incapable of attending my business, thro' loss of strength; sometimes could scarcely eat a morsel for two or three days; when my appetite would suddenly become astonishingly voracious. I firmly believed myself to be in a consumption, which must soon put a period to my life. when happily hearing of several cures performed by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges in complaints which could not be accounted for, I took two doses, which expelled an incredible number of small sharp pointed worms; in short, I now enjoy as perfect health and strength, as ever I did in my life, and I believe my cure to be entirely effected by means of your medicine.
My brother witnessing its surprising efficacy was induced to take a dose though intolerable health, which occasioned him likewise to void a great quantity of worms of the same kind, and thereby probably prevented his experiencing those dreadful disorders with which I was afflicted.
A sincere desire that others in similar circumstances may receive the same benefit, is the reason of my sending you this account.
Yours, very respectfully, AQUILA GOLDING. Hartford Road, 3 miles from Baltimore.
O B S E R V E.
Those who wish to avail themselves of the benefits proposed by the above remedy, should be particularly careful as they value their money and their health, to guard against the numerous impositions daily attempted on the public, by applying to Mrs. Wm. Y. Birch, Stationer, No. 17, South Second Street, who is appointed the only vender in Philadelphia.—Likewise observe that none can be depended on as being genuine, unless the signature of Lee & Co. is pasted on the outside of each.
Purchasers by the dozen or gross will receive a handsome allowance by application to Lee and Co. Market Street, Baltimore. January 17. 12wtf