Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-12-14 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1948.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
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.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON PACKET, BURTHEN about 2,500 barrels, a good strong Ship...
For Sale, THE SHIP PERSEVERANCE, Just arrived from St Domingo, built in Philadelphia...
For Sale, THE SHIP AMIABLE MATILDA, MOUNTING 12 Guns, burthen two thousand two hundred barrels...
For Sale, THE SHIP THE PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mahogany and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout...
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON BEEF, 200 Barrels in Shipping Order. FOR SALE BY JOHN SKYRIN...
Who wants to Charter, A GOOD STOUT VESSEL, Of about 300 Tons burthen. HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 40 Pipes of Madeira Wine...
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood, WILL take in freight on very moderate terms...
FOR SAVANNAH, The fast sailing and well accommodated SHIP SWIFT-PACKET, PATRICK GIBBON, master.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner THREE SISTERS, is now ready to take a cargo on board...
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public...
For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP MOULY, Burthen 4200 barrels, Found and fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo...
For Sale, THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2,100 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar...
For Sale, THE SHIP AMAZON, Burthen 1,500 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted...
Who have for Sale on board Sundry vessels at Marcus-Hook, 12,000 bushels at Liverpool fine salt...
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line.
JOHN MILLER, junr. Has returned to the City, and is removing from No. 8, GUNNUT, To the Five Story Building in Dock near Third-street.
REMOVAL, GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 25 South Third Street...
For sale by the subscribers, A FEW BALES OF WOOLLENS, Containing Cloths & Blankets, 150 bales Bengal muffs...
IMPORTED IN THE LAST ARRIVALS, Superfine, fine and common cloths, Swandowns, Baizes, Velvets...
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole.
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Joffe & Robert Walsh, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee...
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS.
Just Imported in ships William Penn, Amiable and Jane, from London, A quantity of Cannon, 4, 6, 8 & 12 lb. with balls...
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut-street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes.
An assortment of valuable DRUGS, Consisting of Opium, Aloes, Camphire, Senna, Effences of Lemon and Bergamot...
Gentle Boarding & Lodging, IN A HEALTHY SITUATION, MRS. MCGRA informs her friends and the Public, that she is prepared to accommodate several Gentlemen...
Evening School, S. LEWIS, INFORMS the Public that his EVENING SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen will open for the Winter, on Monday, December 18, at No. 21 Arch-street...
WANTED, Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children. Enquire at this office.
NOTICE, ALL persons indebted to the estate of JAMES THOMPSON, of the Indian Queen, Fourth street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers...
NOTICE, THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORK, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment...
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS, WAX CANDLES, Of a superior quality, Either by the single box of 24 lbs. or by the quantity.
NOTICE, ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment...
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of funded Debt...
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock...
Millinery Room, No. 136, Market Street. THREE or four young women who are well acquainted with the Millinery business, and can bring good recommendations may be employed...
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL, 400 Casks of Nails, Consisting of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market...
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 193 Casks of Nails assorted, 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8...
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATTS, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres...

Valuable Property for Sale.  FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow Houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious threshing floor under cover, a granary, two Dwelling houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good wharf and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of choice fruit trees of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the publisher, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JON. m. tf. December 13.
TO BE LET, A NEAT convenient two-story frame HOUSE and BAKE HOUSE, situated in South Fourth street, below German street. The house is in complete order, having two rooms on a floor, with a spacious garden; the lot is 19 1-2 feet front on Fourth street, and 120 1-2 feet deep. Apply to CHRISTIAN BETZ, no 135. Mulberry-street. N.B.—As the property belongs to orphan children, it is expected that good security will be given for the rent. Philadelphia, December 11, 1798. 12w3w
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARDET, informs the Gentlemen Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers. Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. November 6. 12w
To the Creditors Of William McClelland, of Northumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania.  TAKE NOTICE, THAT I have applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Northumberland, for the benefit of the several laws of Pennsylvania, passed for the relief of Insolvent Debtors; and the Judges of the said Court have appointed the Thirtieth day of November inst. it being the Friday of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Northumberland, to hear me and my Creditors at the Court House, in Sunbury, at which time and place my Creditors may attend if they think proper. WM. MC. CALLEY. Northumberland, November 1, 1798. November 7. w3w
NOTICE, ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of James Thorburn, Stonecutter, deceased, are desired to present them for payment—otherwise to lose their respective balances. November 12. 12w
ALL PERSONS, HAVING claims against the ESTATE OF SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHAN A. SMITH, or JOHN DORSET, Executors. A LEASE OF THE HOUSE Lately occupied by Solomon Lecher, together with THE STOCK OF GOODS, Are to be disposed of—Time will be given for the latter on an exceptional security. November 9. 12w6w
The Creditors Of William Steedman and John Smith, of the County of Northumberland, in the State of Pennsylvania, lately trading under the Firm of  STEEDMAN & SMITH, WILL TAKE NOTICE, that the Subscribers have made application to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Northumberland aforesaid, for the benefit of the several laws of the State of Pennsylvania passed for the relief of insolvent Debtors, and that the said Court have appointed the Thirtieth day of November next, being the Friday of the Court of Common Pleas, to hear us and our Creditors at Sunbury, in the County of Northumberland, at which time and place you may attend if you think proper. WILLIAM STEEDMAN. JOHN SMITH. Northumberland, November 1, 1798. November 7. 12w3w
To the Creditors of NATHAN COBB, of the city of Philadelphia, Blacksmith. Gentlemen, TAKE NOTICE, that I have applied to the Court of Common Pleas for the city and county of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the several laws made for the relief of the insolvent debtors, and that the court have appointed the 27th of December, inst. to hear me and my creditors at the said court, in the said city, at which time and place you are desired to attend. NATHAN COBB. dec. 6. fr 3t
THE RATION TO CONSIST OF 1 1-4 pound of beef or 3 3-4 of a pound of pork 1 quart of bread or flour 1 gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. 4 quarts of vinegar 4 pounds of soap 1 1-2 lbs. candles For every 100 rations. As Congress may at their next session make alterations in the quantity of some of the components parts of this ration—it is requested of those who may offer proposals to name the price of each part, which will serve to govern in case of diminution or increase. Nov. 26. tu,w&th 120D
Intercepted Letters from France to Dr. Priestley. JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No 59, South Third-Street, Opposite the Bank of the United States. [Price, Three Five penny bits] COPIES of Original Letters, recently written in America—Taken on board a Neutral Vessel, and exhibited as evidence against her, in the High Court of Admiralty of Great Britain. An Apprentice Wanted, by said Humphreys. dec. 11. w&f&tu
GEORGE DAVIS'S  LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319 High Street, Latest London & Irish Editions. GEORGE DAVIS'S Fall Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collection he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's confining himself to the sale of Law-Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him. His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them—and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their address (post-paid) they shall be sent. Nov 26. m&tham
CHARLES CAMPBELL,  WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 45, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. Nov 24. 3awtf
LOST, IN one of the streets between Union and Salis-fans, on the 5th inst. the outside CASE of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a shield. Any person who may find the same, and will bring it to this office, will receive Four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the owner. dec. 7. 12w6w
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 439, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798. eotf
BROOKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow-citizens for their past favors and acquaints them that he is returned from Chestnut-Hill, to his former residence, the House No. 22 Chestnut between Front and Second-street, WHERE he holds himself ready to execute their commands in every branch of his profession, trusting that from a residence in this city of 35 years he has in his power to render them essential service, assuring them that his commission shall be as low as any in Town. Lots, Lands, Houses, Vessels, Certificates of every description and Bills of Exchange, bought and sold, the dockets carefully examined and clear titles made upon the shortest notice, by the public's humble servant, John Shields. Good negotiable Notes discounted at a low premium. November 7. 3awtf
Bank of the United States. November 14, 1798.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of a Certificate of Six per Cent Funded Debt, No. 15,548, for 18,782 dollars, 33 cents, dated Register's Office, January 28th, 1798, issued in the names of William Willink, Jan Willink, Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, Trustees for sundry money-lenders in Amsterdam; which was forwarded the 11th of January, 1798, under cover to Nicholas Obbes, esq. and lost by the capture of the ship Columbus, captain Skinner, from New-York for Amsterdam. C. Simpson, cashier. Nov 14. 12w6w
Hats & Hosiery.  WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, AT HIS STORE, No. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS JUST OPENED, in addition to his former stock, a very extensive assortment of Men's, Women's, and Children's Hats, and all kinds of Stockings—particularly a quantity of Aberdeen knit Hose, suitable for the present season. Nov. 23. eotm
A capital stand for Business. TO BE RENTED, AND POSSESSION GIVEN, On the 8th day of February, THE commodious Four-Story Brick House on the South side of Market, near Water-street, at present occupied as a Tavern, by Thomas Palmer. For terms, Enquire at the office of this Gazette. dec 5. 3awtf
JAVA COFFEE, 350 Bags of First Quality, Now landing from on board the ship INDIA, at Mr. Thos. Penrose's Wharf, and for sale by John Ashmead, No. 265, South Front-Street. WHO HAS ON HAND, Coffees Baskets Black Tassaties, &c. For Sale, on reasonable terms, dec 10. codif
Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 27, DOCK-STREET. Have received per the MORNING STAR, from Teneriffe, Good Cargo Wine, In Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Perthe Pallas, from Hamburg, German Oznabrigs & Ticklenburgs. And by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool, Bristol, Hull and Dublin, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WOOLLEN GOODS, PRINCIPALLY ON CONSIGNMENT. Which they are desirous of selling by the Package, in which are separately made up the following articles on low terms: Rot Blankets, 6 4, to 10-4 2 3/4 & point blankets Mottled and green Rugs 6-4 to 3-4 Mixt and drab Derby cloths, sorted Fearnoughts Blue Pins Blue, mixt and drab plains, sorted prices Mixt, wild, striped and blue coatings, do Blue, mixt and brown kersey duffles, sorted prices Mill'd Broadcloths, sorted prices Blue Broadcloths, do Low priced Broadcloths, colors neatly sorted Swandown, striped and printed Kerseymere Mixed and sorted colored Kerseymere Neat super fine superfine cloths, Elastics and Beveets White, yellow and red Flannels, sorted prices Green and white Baize Yarn Hosi and Caps Coarse and fine Hosi, in cases of 6 dozen each 20 pieces superfine wide Black Ruffles Joans Spinning and Camblets With an Invoice of common and fine drawn NAILS, flat and sharp points, well assorted. They have also for Sale, British Oznabrigs Ravens Dick Russia Sheeting Saxony and Bohemia Dowlas—in Chefts Brown quadruple Sheeting and white Plaitillas, do Irish Linens in Boxes Irish Dowla, white and brown Irish Sheeting, do Irish Sacking Shot, assorted. Red and White Lead and Spanish ish Brown T Crawley Millington Steel Queens ware, in Crates Glass ware in Crates and hogsheads Newcastle Brimstones. Boxes in plates A few pipes London market Teneriffe Wine India Romul Hdkfs. Long Clous Humhums Womans flocs, in barrels Spermaceti Candles, in boxes. 11 mo 17. 3aw6w
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounder. Cartridges, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent flensing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 16 and 28 per square foot, meets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes, Common cutlass. Cusped Pikes of all kinds, sorted Pouch shot in cases of 500. each London porter and brown stout, in cases of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. October 29. eqtf
Just Imported, A quantity of salt-pebble, refined Gun powder. F and double sealed battle Cannon, 4 and 6 pounders London porter and Burton Beer Mustard squares, 4 ounces Best Durham mustard Ginghams, subject to drawback All of which will be sold on moderate terms by HENRY DAVIES, junr. No. 93, South Second Street, opposite the city tavern. Nov. 9. mw&ffr.
Canal Lottery, No. II. Will re-commence drawing in the course of the present month. TICKETS to be had Eight Dollars each at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street, where check books are kept for registering and examination of Tickets in the above, City of Washington and Patterson Lotteries, &c. STATE OF THE WHEEL. One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000 Five 4,000 20,000 Two 3,000 6,000 Two 2,000 4,000 Ten 500 5,000 Twenty-seven 200 5,400 With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—The Lottery is more than two thirds drawn and above 15,000 dollars richer than at the commencement. Note, the business of a Broker duly attended to in all its branches. Nov. 9. tu.fr.
Bank of the United States November 19, 1778.  NOTICE, THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States, in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday, the 7th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the by laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday, the 8th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening. G. Simpson, Cashier. Second Fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 16. m&e
PRINTING WORK, Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. At the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Oct. 13. dfr.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14. From the COLUMBIAN MIRROR. NUMBER VII.
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA. Fellow Citizens,
IT was my intention to have confined my remarks to the objections contained in the remonstrance proposed in Albermarle. Though I have noticed them all, yet as some others have been made in other parts of the state against the Alien Law, before I conclude, a few observations shall be offered on them. In the Hanover and Fredericksburg resolutions the Alien Law is impeached of unconstitutionality, for uniting in the President, Legislative, Executive and Judicial power, and for depriving persons within the protection of government of a public and impartial trial by jury. That an alien friend, who has committed a crime within the territory of the United States, is a person within the twenty-second article of the amendment of the amendments of the constitution, and entitled to a trial by jury, is not to be controverted. But the alien law does not apply to aliens who have committed offences, but to those who have not committed offences, but who are suspected of intending to commit them. It is to prevent the commission of crimes that the President is authorised to order them out of our country, before the crimes are committed. Every sovereign power surely may take measures to prevent crimes from being done against it by aliens, and may admit them into its territory, or for good cause order them out after they come into it. Thus then the law does not operate to deprive offenders of a trial by jury.
For the execution of this law, it was requisite to declare how, and by whom, it should be done; and no where could it be placed so safe from abuse as in the supreme executive, appointed by the constitution. It is a transaction in its nature executive, and unmixed with legislative or judicial power. Without any law it may be questioned whether it was not a proper function of the executive power to order out of the country foreigners who are pursuing projects dangerous to the peace and welfare of the citizens, before such projects are carried into effect. By some department in government such acts ought to be done. The judges are possessed only of judicial power, and only declare what the law is, therefore removal of aliens is an act out of the power of them, and if done at all, must be done by the executive authority.
It is idle to say that each state should exercise the power of removing aliens. A state can only remove out of its own limits, therefore, though an alien was sent out of one state, he might remain in another, which might be done out of Virginia might go to Connecticut—Upon this subject there must be an union of action of all the states, or it is useless; and therefore it ought to be done under the constitution of the United States, which was formed to obtain an union of action upon certain subjects, and contains certain powers far those ends, which, especially, comprehends our concerns with foreign nations, and requires "the United States to protect each state from invasion and domestic violence." The intimate connexion between a foreign invasion and the residence of aliens disposed to join the standard of the invaders whenever it shall be erected on our land, has been fully explained as well as I am able, and it need not be repeated.
The clause in the constitution which provides "that the migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by congress prior to the year 1808," has been alleged to be violated by the alien law. It is well known that this clause was meant to comprehend slaves only, though the terms are more general. The convention had a delicacy with respect to a word which would, in their opinion, have disgraced the constitution, and therefore this vague expression was used. That it does not allude to alien freemen is apparent, from the single consideration that the restraint is limited to a few years. Is there any good reason that congress should be prohibited till the year 1808 from hindering the migration of free aliens, which would not have continued the prohibition beyond that period, and perhaps always? The truth is, the migration of slaves into a state is a thing left to the controul and direction of each state until the year 1808, and no longer; after which period that subject will be under the exclusive authority of the federal government.
To consider this objection in another point of view, if, after the year 1808, congress will have an undoubted power to prohibit the migration of free aliens into the territories of the United States, or of sending them out, if dangerous to our peace, what solid reason can be given why the like power should not be at this day exercised? No such reason, I venture to say, has ever yet been given, either in speeches on the floor of congress, or in remonstrances, or in resolutions, proposed in Virginia. If none such can be found, I think it a strong argument against the interpretation that has been suggested of this clause of the constitution in derogation of the power of the United States over aliens.
The investigation which I proposed may now be concluded. I have suffered no objection to either of these laws to go unnoticed upon which any reliance seems to be placed. I have endeavoured to answer all of them, separately and distinctly. In doing this, I have particularly aimed at perspicuity: I am sure the laws have not been understood, and to make them intelligible, I considered the best mode of justifying them. Let them but be understood as they really are, and I have persuaded myself to believe, that you will think them constitutional and respecting their necessity or expediency, that you will confide in the wisdom and patriotism of the national legislature, the supreme councils of our country, to whom by our free suffrages are committed our political existence and safety; and with these, our dearest interests of property, of liberty, and of life.
Let us not listen to the agitators scattered through the country, busy in deceiving, busy in alarming, busy in exciting the people against their own laws and their own law givers. Let us not be misguided by men, whose judgments and whole hearts are not more to be trusted than our own. Let us not be arrayed in a body—The Commonwealth of Virginia, against the United States of America—I see no other point at which the men mean to stop, who understand and patronize the Hanover resolutions, the Fredericksburg resolutions, or Albermarle remonstrance. They breathe no other spirit but that of insurrection; and to give it consistency and efficacy, our state legislature, at the ensuing session in the next month, is to be called upon to obtain the repeal of the alien and sedition laws. A war of words is then to be commenced by our commonwealth against the United States. If words will not prevail on congress to repeal the law, which every considerate man must expect to be the result, what is Virginia next to do? She must either retreat with ignominy, or more dishonorably rebel against the Union. Are we prepared for such an alternative? To you I submit the question: your good sense has detected the insidious and wicked machinations of the factious, and the lamentable errors of the misinformed and deluded—your love of country will answer, that such shall not be the deplorable fate of VIRGINIA.
Domestic Articles. NORFOLK, December 6. Yesterday arrived here the Schooner Swallow, capt. Logan, (in distress) 18 days from Cape Francois. In her came passenger Mr. Jacob Mayer, Consul of the United States for that place, accompanied by a French gentleman, who, we have reason to believe, is the bearer of important dispatches from General Toussaint to the Executive of this country. We learn by this arrival that every thing was tranquil throughout the island, and that the crops bore a very promising appearance. Yesterday also arrived the American brig Elizabeth, from Malaga, via Gibraltar, 53 days. On Sunday last, 7 leagues to the southward of Cape Henry, spoke the United States sloop of war Herald, having in company the Montezuma sloop of war, the brig Norfolk, and Schooner Retaliation, all on a cruise, they were steering to the southward. By gentlemen, passengers in the above brig, we are informed, that there are upwards of 100 French privateers cruising between Cape de Gatt and Cape Spartel; they mount from 8 to 16 guns, are well manned, and are fitted in the Spanish ports, for the purpose of capturing Americans. Six or seven privateers were expressly fitted out to capture the American Mediterranean fleet, but their designs were frustrated by the American vessels being well armed keeping close together. At the time they left Gibraltar (the 8th October) a secret expedition was preparing; it was to consist of a strong naval force, and 3000 seasoned troops; the rumours respecting its destination were various, but generally supposed against Minorca. They had received no account from Admiral Nelson since the arrival of the Mutine brig; but expected the prize ships there the first wind. The British fleet, it was understood, would put into Candia to refit. Mr. Jacob Mayer, consul of the United States for St. Domingo, arrived in the Swallow, on his way to the seat of government, accompanied by a French gentleman.
Capt. Logan informs us, that the privateers had ceased to bring in American vessels, on account of new orders brought out by an armed ship from France. There was only one American vessel at the Cape (a brig belonging to Philadelphia) when capt. L. failed. She had been captured some time before, and it was generally supposed, would be cleared. There was an embargo on all the French ports in the island: but a vessel having arrived with dispatches from France, it was expected that it would be taken off in a few days, and all the privateers called in.
Capt. Logan failed during the continuance of the embargo, by the express permission of the government of the island, obtained at the instance of Mr. Mayer. All was tranquil at the Cape. Provisions were as follows—flour 26 dls. —Pork 24—Beef 16. Produce, Coffee 18 fous—Sugar (administration) 7 dls.—Ditto (private) 4 dls.
His Excellency John Sever, Governor of the state of Tennessee, and Brigadier General of the provisional army, has addressed the regiment of cavalry of the district of Washington in that state. He says, "When injured innocence and friendship have been treated with haughty and unparalled contempt, how pleasing and highly gratifying must it be to a provoked and greatly injured country, when informed of the gallant and soldierly preparations now making by the volunteer and other companies of cavalry, in the state of Tennessee. The cavalry in their answer observe, that "the citizens of the western world are not divided in their sentiments; our confidence remains unabated in our government, and we are willing to step forth in defence of our country, should necessity compel the measure." (Genius of Liberty.)

ALEXANDRIA, December 8
TO THE ALEXANDRIA INDEPENDENT DRAGOONS, COMMANDED BY CAPT. JOHN FITZGERALD.
GENTLEMEN, PERMIT me to request your acceptance of a Standard, which I have the honor to present to you.
At a time when every friend to America must feel the strongest sensations at the unmerited and repeated insults and injuries she has sustained from that insolent enemy, who is bound by no laws, divine or human, whose pretended friendship is meant but to deceive...
ELEANOR PARKE CUSTIS.
Alexandria, December 6, 1798.
THE very elegant Standard of Colours which you have presented to our Troop, together with your polite and animated address upon the occasion, have excited in our minds all those sensations which necessarily arise from proper impressions of the nature and extent of the favour, as well as the importance of its object.
When the fair daughters of Columbia see a necessity for us to assume the military character to the last, as to our arms, individually, the haughty and insidious conduct of the present rulers of France, and no point out as the only alternative to which our independence, our honour, and the happiness of posterity require us, we should hold it most highly essential that Sons and Citizens not to place themselves in the least possible state of defence, thereby declaring to the world that, should the Great Nation attempt to put her measures in execution, America, united in arms, is more powerful to admit a hostile force...
We accept, Madam, with peculiar pleasure, your invaluable gift, and venture to promise you, in return, that should future events render it necessary to display it in the field of war, we shall look up to it as a sacred pledge confided to our patriotism and our courage; and that whatever perils may surround us, ever mindful of the emphatic Motto which you have chosen, we shall adhere to its injunction, and, in defence of our country's rights—Conquer or Die.
In behalf of the Troop, I have the honour to be, Your most obedient and Most humble servant, JOHN FITZGERALD, Commandant.
I have been politely favored with a letter from Richmond. The Legislature has met in that City, and much warmth has been displayed. Mr. J. Taylor, of Caroline County, moved for leave to bring in a bill for securing the members of the legislature from prosecutions under the Sedition Bill in case they should think proper, in the course of their proceedings, to charge Congress with an infraction of the Constitution in the passage of it, or should use any language, of produce any resolution of censure for the adoption of the house, which would bring them within the purview of that act.
NEWPORT, December 4. On Friday last arrived here the ship Ocean, of New-York, capt. Moores, in 56 days from Hamburg, the Hon. Gouverneur Morris, Esq. late Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republic of France, came passenger.
Capt. Moores, on the 5th Oct. spoke the ship Nancy, Capt. Childs of Bolton, then within the Red Buoy, six weeks from Philadelphia, bearing up for Hamburg—his Main-topmast carried away.
A List of the American Vessels taken by the privateers belonging to the Port of Nantz and condemned, communicated to Capt. Moores, by Capt. Walsworth, of the brig Sally of Bolton, which was condemned at Isle of Ree.
Rainbow, Saint, Charleston; Charlotte, Linsley, ditto; Juno, Walker, Portsmouth (N. H.); Catherine, Cogena, Norfolk; Hebe, Landegger, Savannah; Oneida, Sherry, New York; Briss, Breach, do. Confederacy, Sinks, do. American Hero, M'Dougal, do. Mary, Cheath, Boston, Mary, Holmes, do. Mercury, Rowen, Philadelphia; Bachus George, do. Sally, Ruffet, Marblehead; Columbia, Lathrop, Newich; Cyrus, Blake Cleared, the only one; Unis, Seal, Salem.
Gentel Boarding & Lodging.
SEPARATE and ready furnished apartments, with gentle Boarding and Lodging for the accommodation of four Gentlemen (with their Ladies, if required) may be had at No. 163, Arch St. rect. Dec. 14.
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PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14.
This day, at 12 o'clock, the House of Representatives of the United States, in a body, preceded by their Speaker, Clerk, and the Sergeant at Arms, waited on the President, and presented the following Address:
To JOHN ADAMS, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR,
THE House of Representatives unite with you in deploring the effects of the defolating malady by which the seat of government and other parts of our country have recently been visited. In calling our attention to the fatality of its repeated ravages, and inviting us to consider the expediency of exercising our constitutional powers in aid of the health laws of the respective states, your recommendation is sanctioned by the dictates of humanity and liberal policy.
That our finances are in a prosperous state notwithstanding the commercial derangements resulting from this calamity and from external embarrassments, is a satisfactory manifestation of the great extent and solidity of the public resources.
Delirious as we are that all causes of hostility may be removed by the amicable adjustment of national differences, we learn with satisfaction, that, in pursuance of our treaties with Spain and with Great-Britain, advances have been made for definitively settling the controversies relative to the southern and the north-eastern limits of the United States.
It would be the theme of mutual felicity, were we assured of experiencing similar moderation and justice from the French Republic, between which and the United States differences have unhappily arisen.
The continuing in force the decree of January last, to which you have more particularly pointed our attention, ought, of itself, to be considered as demonstrative of the real intentions of the French government.
As, therefore, the conduct of France hitherto exhibits nothing which ought to change or relax our measures of defence, the policy of extending and invigorating those measures demands our sedulous attention.
The French prisoners were removed from New-Castle for Lancaster on Saturday last.
The picaroon which the United States frigate came up with, after twelve hours chase, was the fleetest vessel in the West-Indies, always out-failing the British cruisers.
The British naval officers in the West-Indies, were highly pleased on the appearance of the United States frigate, &c. in those latitudes; and the Commodore at Martinico, regretted, that when the United States Commodore Barry passed the Island, he did not honor him with a visit.
The following, we are told, is an accurate calculation of the distribution of the prize money resulting from Admiral Nelson's victory.
have hitherto been governed. While it is left with France to take the requisite steps for accommodation, it is worthy the Chief Magistrate of a free people, to make known to the world, that justice on the part of France will annihilate every obstacle to the restoration of a friendly intercourse, and that the Executive Authority of this country will respect the sacred rights of embassy.
To which the President made the following REPLY:
To the House of Representatives of the United States of America, GENTLEMEN,
MY sincere acknowledgments are due to the House of Representatives of the United States, for this excellent address, so consonant to the character of representatives of a great and free people.
The generous disdain you so coolly and deliberately express, of a reliance on foreign protection, wanting no foreign guarantee of our liberties, resolving to maintain our national independence against every attempt to dispel us of this inestimable treasure, will meet the full approbation of every sound understanding, and extorting applause from the heart of every faithful American.
I thank you, Gentlemen, for your candid approbation of my sentiments on the subject of negotiation, and for the declaration of your opinion, that the policy of extending and invigorating our measures of defence, and the adoption with prudent foresight, such systematical measures, as may be expedient for calling forth the energies of our country, wherever the national exigencies may require, whether on the ocean, or on our own territory, will demand your most sedulous attention.
At the same time I take the liberty to assure you, it shall be my vigilant endeavour, that no ill-odious professions shall seduce me into an abandonment of the rights which belong to the United States, as a free and independent nation.
JOHN ADAMS. United States, Dec. 14, 1798.
Doctor Logan, it is said, was so mortified with the reception which M. Talleyrand gave him, as to return home, with a very indifferent opinion of that minister's talents.
The picaroon which the United States frigate came up with, after twelve hours chase, was the fleetest vessel in the West-Indies, always out-failing the British cruisers.
The British naval officers in the West-Indies, were highly pleased on the appearance of the United States frigate, &c. in those latitudes; and the Commodore at Martinico, regretted, that when the United States Commodore Barry passed the Island, he did not honor him with a visit.
The following, we are told, is an accurate calculation of the distribution of the prize money resulting from Admiral Nelson's victory.
FOR SALE, A Tan-Yard, with about thirty two acres of Land, at Rock-Ren, on the Head of the little water of Saqueshann, in Harford county, Maryland, where is a Tank twenty-five Vats, a Stone Mill and Tan House, with conveniences of Water and other necessaries for an extensive Yard.
ISAAC WILSON, 12th mo. 14th 2aw3w
An Apprentice Wanted.
A YOUTH, Of Reputable Connection, & sufficient qualifications, is wanted as an Apprentice to the Business of a Notary Public and Conveyancer.
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BY BENJAMIN DAVIES, For publishing by Subscription, a periodical work to be entitled The Philadelphia Magazine and Review; or, Monthly Repository of Information and Amusement.
AFTER the many fruitless attempts, which have been made to establish a publication of this kind in Philadelphia, the proposer now submitted, will, perhaps, at first light appear to be nothing more than a soliciting disappointment.
From causes, which are too evident to need enumerating here, America is, and long must be beholden to a very considerable degree, to the presses of Great-Britain.
Reason and interest unite in dictating to us a different plan. The Miscellaneous part, and principal part, therefore, of the Philadelphia Magazine, will consist of choice selections from the newest publications of merit, that shall appear in Europe; but, particularly from the various periodical works published in Great-Britain, of which we have taken care to insure the very earliest supply.
The next part of our undertaking, is a Review, of the principal works of note published in Great-Britain.
The work will close with a monthly record of Marriages, Births, Deaths, Promotions, and other casual incidents.
As to what concerns the politics of this country or of Europe, at this momentous period, we shall always view with jealousy every measure of the French Government, and it's ever-shifting allies; and if in this respect some men consider us as partial or prejudiced, we shall submit to their censure.
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ing States by its int... and once in every eight or ten years overwhelming its most fertile countries with devastation and carnage.
By the proper management of this topic our countrymen will be able to see the real character of the nation, which the formerly considered as their friends, but now more fully will see their true character.
Literature, well or ill conducted, is the great engine by which, I am fully persuaded, all civilized States must ultimately be supported or overthrown.
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FOR BREMEN.
SPECULATION, AREND WIETING, MASTER, NOW laying at Henry Pratt's wharf, the first below Race Street.
PRATT & KINTZING, no. 95, north Water-street.
Who have for sale, a variety of GERMAN GOODS.
Ticklenburghs, Osnabrigs, Hessian, Brown rolls, Coffee bags, Batillas, Brittanias, Esoppalies, Bleached-linen, Dorsets. Patterbornes, Checks, Stripes, Slippers, Cambricks, Twine, Glass tumblers, Port wine, Window glass, Brimstone, &c.
FOR LIVERPOOL.
THE ARMED SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 340 Tons; She is now ready to receive her Cargo, and will sail on the first opening of the river.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. dec. 14.
NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c.
Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third Street.
THE Proprietor, in compliance with his promise to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and interesting publications, has now added to his former collection four hundred Volumes of miscellaneous works, comprising nearly all the latest published Novels and Dramatic productions.
English & American Playing Cards, Sold Wholesale and Retail.
Wholesale dealers supplied with Boston Cards at the same prices as at the Manufactory. Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hylon, Hylon, Hylon-Skin, and Souchoong TEAS.
Forty Dollars Reward.
LOST on Thursday last the 6th Instant, in Market Street, between 5th & 7th Streets, a Red Morocco pocket Book, containing six Bank Notes for Fifty Dollars each, and small Notes for one Hundred, and Ten Dollars also sundry receipts and Papers of no use but to the owner.
ISAAC CAFFMAN. december 13.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCK HOLDERS, are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 8th of January next.

SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE to No. 9, South Front Street.
Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 2 o'clock in the day, and from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening.
JACOB SHOEMAKER, Has also removed his Counting-house to the same place, where he has for sale a few pipes choice London Particular Madeira Wine; French and Spanish Brandy; Claret in cases and casks of superior quality; and a few Packages Glass and Queen's-ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Sallacher, which will be sold very low to close the sales. Philadelphia, 12 mo. 12, 1798. $
1048
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his respectful compliments to the public: takes the liberty of informing them, that at the request of many of his former employers, he will open his School, at his Ball Room, in Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, on the first Monday of December—for Young Ladies at ten o'clock in the morning—and for Gentlemen, at six in the evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. nov. 23 com
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30 $m
THE CARGO, Of the Ship INDIA , Captain ASHMEAD, from BATAVIA , Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the First Quality—to be Sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS. dec 11 d2w
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 14 four pound Cannons, different lengths, 5 Carrouades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
TO BE SOLD, A quantity of choice Timothy & Clover HAY. Enquire of the Printer. december 7 d6t
FOR SALE by the Subscribers, THE CARGO of the Schooner SINCERITY , from LAGUIRA , 250 feros of co. wt 40 do. of indigo 522 fanegas of cocoa 2056 hides 4 bundles of gum 60 bag COFFEE 38 bag Deer skins 1 bale of Deer skins Willings & Francis. december 10, 1798 d6t
THE Subscribers Have received by the late European arrivals, the Following Merchandise, Shipped them principally on consignment, which they offer by package to Wholesale Store Keepers, or others, on very advantageous terms, for cash, approved notes, or bills of exchange on London. Medford & Willis, No. 78, North Front Street. IRISH LINENS. Printed calicoes, furnitures, purple and colored shawls Mullins, plain, striped, checked and fancy Balistore, jacquet and book handkerchiefs Pins and fancy haberdashery Scotch and colored threads Scarlet cloth cardinalis Durants and calamancoes Worsted, cotton and fancy hosiery Pet. calior and beaver hats Yo-khire plains and broadcloths Plain and twilled coatings and duffils Callimere and Swan-down Stripe, point and rose blankets White colored and Welsh flannels Knapp Kendall cottons Wolffed and mohair plushes Pewter, assorted in small casks Spades, shovels, frying pans & ironmongery An invoice of Watches & 100 casks nails assorted, nov 12 $
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & Co. Being dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the firm are requested to settle with the subscribers, and those to whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street.
Who has on hand, TO BE DISPOSED OF ON LOW TERMS, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tamboured Mullins Guzzennas Baftas Coffees Rabobungies India Calicoes Book Mullins Coloured ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat kkis. Brown Silesias Tickings, &c. &c. JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Russia Sheetings. nov 28 $
FRESH FRUITS. This day, will be landed at Hamilton's wharf, from on board the brig Eliza , captain Vaughan, MALAGA FRUITS, Of the best quality, consisting of Sun Raisins in kegs, Muscats and Bloome do. in boxes, Figs in kegs and boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in sacks, Jordan do. in boxes, Lemons in chesks, Anchovies in kegs, Prunes in boxes, A few Jars Grapes, &c. &c. Also on hand, Holland Geneva in pipes, Sherry Wine in quarter casks, French and Spanish Brandy in pipes and butts. Best Olive Oil in boxes of 12 bottles. For Sale by PETER KUHN, No. 179, N. Market Street. December 6. drot
GOOD WAGES Will be given to a Servant Man, who can bring a good recommendation, and will apply at No. 33 Walnut Street. dec. 11. d6t
Wants a Place, A WOMAN with a good Breast of Milk, Enquire at No. 58 South Front Street, Dec. 10.
FOR SALE, No. 7, South Front Street 1500 pieces Nankens, A Box of Silks 20 Boxes powdered Sugar Candy of 13 lbs. A parcel very fine Caffia. C. HAIGHT. dec 1
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4500 lbs Fine Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } November 28 } $
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street.
215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempens linens and oznabrige from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hollans 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chesks plattillas 2 do. fealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas at a Morlaix 4 do. sail-twine 12 do. ottopilliss 1 do. watches 15 do. Bickfield linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. pateribornes 92 chesks claret 45 do. Brittanias 130 do fine long corked claret 1 do. Holland canvas 1600 bushels fine salt 1 do. Russia do. 40 casks of brimstone 3 do. Russia sheetings 200 casks of naval stores. 1 do. raven's duck 50 logs prime mahogany 2 do. Russia drilens 4 hds. coffee mills 1 do. brown holland 6 bundles German steel 2 do. Silesia rouans 10 chesks of flats and pencils 1 do. Wahrendorp linen 1 package of skates 1 do. Cambricks and lawns 4 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. Flemish linens 4 chesks of Nuremberg toys 1 do. diaper 40 kegs of yellow ochre 12 do. hripes 3 hds. Glue 18 do. checks 38 barrels of Lentils 12 do. fannos 5 chesks of prime red 1 do. Arabis stripe 5 chesks of Holland cheese 1 do. hunting for colors 30 kegs of pearl barley 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 50 boxes of caners 1 do. Turkey yarn 450 flos of upper and 6 bales empty bags 400 leather 1 chest hair ribband 300 boxes window glass 3 boxes raps, assorted 200 Demijohns 2 do. bobbin, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers 1 box threads & tapes 2 hds. pumice stone 1 do. fine blue flannels 1 box of mill faws 5 chesks men's flippers 1 cask of cutlery 3 do. bot ricks 1 quantity of stone jugs 2 casks hog's bristles and pickling pots 6 chesks writing paper 4 do. quills 4 do. quills 1 few ships anchors, &c. november 12 to&f
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it.
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tuckers Valley, Millin county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 taw
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New Jersey, TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are Woodland, the rest Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Timber Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the country road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippens, between Second and Third Streets. dec 4 tuth&f
ADVERTISEMENT. TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors— Notice is hereby Given, To all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, in failure whereof legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington } Assignees. John Rhodes } John Allen } nov. 26 to&f
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of six per cents. funded debts, standing in the name of Jane Gabrielle Rigaud, of Geneva, which were lost on board the Swallow Packet, Capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. Dolls. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, 1 cent. for 1000 23.181 do. 14th do. do. 1 do. for 3500 Willings & Francis. October 12. codgw
FOR SALE. Rice, in whole and half Tierces. Sherry, and } Teneriffe } WINES. Carolina and Georgia Indigo. AND A PARCEL OF Shipping Furs and Skins. Apply to M. & J. Frazier, No. 95, So. Front Street. november 13 3taw&w
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken in to winter at Paoli, on the Brandywine road; they will be well fed with clover and timothy hay, well littered and cleaned, and will also have a large field to exercise themselves in when the weather is good—Enquire of Mr. William Beh, merchant, Water Street, or on the premises. Nov. 7 wt
Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 22w&f
CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798. codgw Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front Street. Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 22w&f
MARSHAL'S SALES. UNITED STATES, } etc. IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the 15th day of December instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, the armed French vessel the Jaloux , with her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, captured by the public armed ship the UNITED STATES , John Barry, Esquire, commander, in the said District Court condemned as forfeited. WILLIAM NICHOLS Marshal. Marshal's Office, Dec. 7, 1798.
UNITED STATES, } etc. IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale at the Merchant's Coffee House in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the fifteenth day of December instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, the armed French vessel, the La Samaraine , with her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, captured by the public armed ship, the UNITED STATES , John Barry, Esquire, Commander; and in the said District Court, condemned as forfeited. WILLIAM NICHOLS, marshal. Marshall's Office December 7, 1798 $
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Of the City Dancing Assembly ARE informed, that the First Assembly will be held on Thursday the 20th inst. at GILLERS HOTEL. Thomas W. Francis James Gibson Thomas Kelland Jonathan Williams Mathew Pearse Stephen Kingston William Macpherson Samuel Margaroyd December 11
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut Street. nov. 22 $
Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS INTENDING to decline their present Business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, a handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. in lots to suit the purchasers. John Green & Co. No. 16, North Second Street. Ironmongers Will find the above Goods not unworthy their attention. nov. 23 $
DOBBIN & ROBERTS, TAYLORS, RESPECTFULLY inform their Customers, and the Public in general, that they have removed from No. 114, Chestnut Street, to No. 30, South Fourth Street; Where orders in their line will be thankfully received and diligently attended to. november 13 my&f&w
French Language. G. DUFIEF, No. 63, South Second Street, WILL OPEN HIS DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th inst. N.B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10 ewtf
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCHMAKER, HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second Street—where he has for Sale, A VARIETY OF Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction. An assortment of Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore. An Apprentice wanted. november 12 maw&f&w
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market Street. First quality London Particular } WINES. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3 maw&f&w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTEd last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Loper, a fifer.—He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and velveteen blue overalls, a round hat, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his fit of desertion, and a pair of new shoes. He is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, yellow complexion, and a mitch in his upper lip. His back is full fore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his sitting, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
The Time of an Active BLACK BOY, WHO is about sixteen years old, and has five years to serve, to be disposed of. He is well acquainted with the business of a farm, and handy at cooking or waiting in the house. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. nov. 26 eo2w
WANTED, A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN, to take care of children, she must be well recommended as good temper, honest, industrious and clean-living.—Enquire at No 238 Market St. Dec. 11. 3t
Ready Furnished Apartments. TO LET, READY FURNISHED, A FRONT Parlour and four chambers, with the use of a Kitchen and Cellar, in a pleasant part of Arch Street; enquire at the office of this Gazette. N.B. As the furniture is all new, it precludes any apprehension of contagion from the late prevailing fever. december 12 col3t
Bank of North America. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 14th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cash'r. Dec. 8, 1798. d6t
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty , from Hamburg . Ticklenburghs, Oznabrige, White Platillas Brown Silesias Bretagnes Hessian Rolls Brown Russia Sheetings German Lindseys, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK. no. 103 Market-Street. nov 20 $
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of William Beauchamp, lately deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Sam'l. Price, executor. nov 20 d1m
BEEF, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, And fit for India voyages.—For Sale By WILLIAM SHEAFF. No. 168, High Street. nov. 23 d1f
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, Belfast Canvass, No. 1, to 7, On moderate terms for Cash or a short credit. James Lyle. South Seventh Street, near Chestnut. nov 16 $
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED. From a Detachment of Men under my command, at Camp Well Schuylkill , viz. October 20. GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion, born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Hozier. Jacob Idem, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, State of Connecticut, a repeated defector, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh complexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardener, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing. All the above defectors are much addicted to liquor, and will take other people's property if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, had on, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whoever apprehends said defectors, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reasonable expenses, by applying to me as above. EDWARD MILLER, captain 24 regiment of Infantry commanding. nov 10 $
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the Ship Louis , lying at HUMPHEY'S Ship Yard. november 10. $
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Paoli, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern-keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America." By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania. In conformity to the act "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 times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penna. November 2, 1798.
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Application to be made at this Office. nov 14 $
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the opportunity to draw several Bills of Exchange on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names of divers public characters and reputable merchants highly complimentary of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed, but I do not know the man; these are villainous forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States Trenton, New-Jersey, October 24, 1798. $