Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-11-01 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1911.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
Remote Subscribers for this Gazette are requested to forward pr. post, the arrearages due from them respectively.
FOR SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 4200 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built, well found and fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo in a few days.
THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2,100 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar, is pierced for four-deck guns, and mounts ten new four pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE BRIG AMAZON, Burthen 1,300 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days.
Who have for Sale an Assortment of NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, 12,000 bushels of Liverpool fine salt, 1,100 bushels of coals, 286 cases of queens ware assorted, 7 tiers of bottled porter, 10 barrels of colordraught paint, 4 do. of purple brown do., a quantity of yellow ore in casks, 6 barrels powdered Venetian red paint, 6 barrels mineral black do., 15 barrels Spanish brown do., 35 boxes of pipes, 94 boxes white do., 89 do. brown, 3,500 lbs. prime cochineal, 3 barrels New Orleans indigo, 4 puncheons Jamaica spirits, 20 bales of sail canvas, 379 sheets of copper, assorted from 48 by 24 to 60 by 48 inches, Two tubs raised still bottoms assorted, 36 six pound guns 4 1/2 feet, 8 3/4 lbs each, 14 do. 4 feet, 6 3/4 lbs each, 50 barrels of gun powder, 6 cases Manchester cotton checks, 3 cases mullins and shawls, 14 cases mullins, dimities and ginghams, 28 chefs coloured nankeens, mullins, &c., 11 trunks printed calicoes, 6 bales of whites and coloured calicoes, 1 bale of coarse woollens. English nails assorted. October 27.
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Who has For Sale, two Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade—The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, sails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Balwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. August 3.
Ship Brokers. This Establishment, commenced by the late Mr. Samuel Smith, will be continued by ROW & SIMMONS, WHO respectfully acquaint the Merchants, Traders, and Masters of vessels; that no pains or exertions shall be wanting to give general satisfaction. This business will be conducted at their Store, No. 107, South Water Street, near to the Custom House. October 27.
For Sale, or Charter, THE DANISH BRIG LOUISA, NOW lying at Burlington, a very fast Sailer.—For terms apply to JACOB SHOEMAKER, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Her cargo, of about 2,000 bushels of St. Martin's Salt. 10 mo. 24th. '98. GEORGE DAVIS, TAKES this opportunity of informing his friends generally, that so soon as the present sickness will admit it, he proposes to offer for sale, the most extensive collection of LAW BOOKS, he ever imported, or that was ever imported into the United States.—The late arrivals have brought him a number of extremely valuable and scarce BOOKS, and those expected, will greatly add to the quantity. October 27.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
THAT Proposals under sealed covers, will be received on the behalf of the United States until the twentieth day of October next, by Jonathan Jackson, Esq. at Boston, Massachusetts, Tench Francis, Esq. at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and John Swann, Esq. at Baltimore, Maryland, for supplying the following articles of clothing, for the army of the United States, viz.
FOR INFANTRY. 8,448 Hats, 504 Serjeant Coats, 1,008 pairs do. woollen overalls, 1,008 ditto do. linen ditto, 2,016 ditto shirts, 264 Muficians coats, 7,680 Privates coats, 7,984 ditto vests, 15,888 ditto woollen overalls, 15,888 ditto linen ditto, 31,776 ditto shirts, 33,792 pairs of Socks, 33,792 pairs of shoes, 8,448 flocks of black leather, 8,448 flock cloaks, 8,448 blankets.
FOR CAVALRY. 6 Muficians coats, 26 Serjeant Coats, 26 ditto vests, 104 ditto shirts, 348 Privates coats, 354 ditto vests, 1416 ditto shirts, 700 pair of Leather breeches, 700 pair of Stockings, 700 pair of boots, 380 Stock of black leather, 380 Stock cloaks, 380 Blankets.
1st. Every article shall be made of materials, equally good, and in form, or fashion, conformably to patterns for the same, sealed with the seal of the War-Office, and which will be deposited with the several gentlemen, empowered to receive the proposals, as above mentioned. 2d. Sworn Inspectors shall be appointed on the part of the United States, to examine and determine upon the several articles aforesaid, when the same shall be ready for delivery, with full power to reject every article, which shall not equal, in goodness of materials, or to be made conformably to, the fashion of the standard pattern for the same; and no allowance shall be made, for any article which shall be rejected by them, for the causes aforesaid. 3d. The proposals must specify the number of articles, and their kinds, which the party is willing to furnish, together with, the lowest prices for immediate payment in money, and also to the prices, on the longest term, or terms of credit. One third of each, and every of the several kinds of the above articles, to be delivered on the fifteenth day of December, one third on the fifteenth day of January, and the remaining third on the first day of March next; and the public will not be considered as bound to receive any of the aforesaid articles of clothing, which shall not be ready, for inspection, and delivery, at the periods aforesaid upon. 4th. The clothing aforesaid will be received in the several states, at the places, and in the proportions following, viz. One third part of the whole at Springfield, Massachusetts, one third at Philadelphia, state of Pennsylvania, or at Lambertville, state of New-Jersey, and one third at Baltimore, Maryland. 5th. No contract will be made, for a less number of each of the aforesaid articles of clothing, than is requisite for a company, viz.
FOR THE CAVALRY. 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto vests, 16 ditto shirts, 1 Mufician Coat, 58 Privates coats, 59 ditto vests, 236 ditto shirts, 63 flocks, 63 flock cloaks, 126 pair of leather breeches, 126 pair of stockings, 126 pair of boots, 63 blankets. FOR THE INFANTRY. 70 Hats, 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto vests, 8 ditto woollen overalls, 8 ditto linen ditto, 16 ditto shirts, 2 Muficians coats, 64 Private coats, 66 ditto vests, 132 ditto woollen overalls, 132 ditto linen ditto, 264 ditto shirts, 280 pair of Socks, 280 pair of Shoes, 70 Stock, 70 Stock Cloaks, 70 Blankets. JAMES M C HENRY, Secretary of War. War Department, 21st Sept. 1798.
John Haines & Wm. Jones, BEG leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced a Co-partnership in the SADDLING BUSINESS, which will in future be carried on under the firm of HAINES & JONES, in Market Street, No. 132, one door above the corner of Fourth,—where they presume (at least to hope) that their attention to, and knowledge in business, their determination to serve on the best terms, and their known attachment as Native Americans to the Government, and Constitution of their Country, will entitle them to the encouragement of a generous public. Although they cannot boast of having acquired their experience in any part of Europe, yet they take the liberty of pledging themselves, that their manufacture shall be inferior to none in this city. June 26.
Bank of the United States. Philadelphia, September 21, 1798. The public is hereby informed, that an Office of Deposit and Discount will be opened on Monday next, at the house lately occupied by SAMUEL RICHARDSON, near the Market House in Germantown—where the business of this Institution will be transacted during the continuance of the malignant fever now prevailing in Philadelphia. HENRY KUHL, Assistant Cashier. September 22.
HAPPY DISCOVERY.
A certain Cure for that alarming and dreadful Disorder The Yellow Fever, As well as any other dangerous fever, fever and ague, and other intermitting and complicated diseases, by the use of the
POUDRE UNIQVE, WELL known and patented in England, France, Poland, and all the capital cities in Europe, where the most astonishing cures have been effected on persons judged incurable by all physicians. In a Treatise printed in London, on the properties of this powder, by T. Seymour, M. D. late Chevalier to his Majesty, there are stated two hundred cures, where this most valuable remedy has proved infallible, in all kind of fevers, pleurisy, bloody flux, incurable rheumatism, sciatica, apoplexy, paralysis, yellow jaundice, ringworm, worms in children and in grown persons, rabies, chronic lead and stomach aches, hepatic and nephretical or stone cholic, the king's evil, scurvy and the most inveterate and complicated venereal disease. It is likewise the best preparative for the small pox and measles; of the greatest utility for young as well as for older ladies at the critical epoch of their life. The efficacy of this powder in several of the above diseases has been discovered by chance, and so it has been in the yellow fever last year, by Mr. Mahy, who cured several by administering only two of the said powders, and lost not a single patient which he undertook to cure, as proved and attested by the here annexed certificates, whose original may be seen at Andrew Hadjee's umbrella shop, No. 131, corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, the only place where these powders are to be had, with proper directions for the use of them.—Price two dollars. The usefulness and certainty of this remedy being so great for so many dangerous disorders, any person willing to be provided with those powders, will please to apply very soon, as the quantity at hand is not very large, and it is doubtful if for a long time, or ever any other genuine will be imported, the secret remaining only in the hands of the inventor, in Europe, and never being communicated to, or discovered by any other person. N. B. In the yellow and putrid fevers, this powder must be taken the second, or at least the third day. We the subscribers, during the late sickness in this city, having taken the yellow fever, applied to Mr. Mahy for his medical assistance, we do hereby certify, that by a certain powder, called the Poudre Unique, we were perfectly recovered from the said fatal sickness, and from an experience of the happy effects of the above most valuable medicine, consider it our duty to make the fame known, for the benefit of our fellow citizens. Margaret Jones, Mylius O'Connor, Josie Turner, Christen Rebecca Dow, Catherine Apple, Ann Grover, William Bills, David Williams, carpenter, William T. Donaldson, mast-maker. Mr. Mahy's well known Plaster, for all kind of wounds and sores, to be had at the above direction, No. 131, Chestnut Street. August 8.
ANOTHER STRONG PROOF
Of the great and unparalleled efficacy of DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, In the Cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas & Consumptions. New-York, July 10, 1798. To Dr. Church, Sir, For upwards of Twelve Years, I have labored under a severe Cough, shortness of breath spitting of matter from my lungs and often of clotted blood, till at length I was so reduced as to be unable to walk across my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and the shortness of breath could get no rest day or night. Hearing of your excellent medicine, the Cough Drops, I procured a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I believe God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you to have been the instrument in the hands of Providence, of saving my life, I must intreat you to publish this for the benefit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medicines in the world for those complaints. I am, Sir, your grateful servant, NICHOLAS STAGG, Little Robinson-street. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS. Are prepared and sold by the Inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. CHURCH, at his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New-York, and at his office, No. 1, South Third-Street, Philadelphia, and sold by appointment at Mr. Weedman's 118 William-Street, and Stillwell & DeForest, 162 Pearl-Street, New-York. Mancios, Albany, Price, Baltimore, Thomas, Alexandria, Wilson, Wilmington, &c. &c. OBSERVE, As a counterfeited preparation of this medicine has been industriously circulated through some of the principal cities in the United States, persons are requested to purchase them of such persons only as have Dr. Church's appointment for vending the fame. Powers, Poughkeepsie—Chappel, Head of Elk—Bond and Co. New-castle—Heimrich, Lancaster—Blauvelt, Brewick (N. J.) Gordon, Trenton, &c. * * Patients letters (Post-paid) addressed to Dr Church, New-York, duly attended to. August 20.
FOR SALE.
THE time of an intended Dutch Servant BOY who has ten years to serve. He has had the small pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4.
FOR SALE, at the Stores of the Subscribers,
190 casks of nails assorted, 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8, 53 casks yellow ochre, 15 tiers bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular, Madeira Wines, India market, Teneriffe do. in hogsheads and pip, Old Port do. in hogsheads, Empty Claret bottles, 6 cases of Ginghams, Dimities, Mullins &c. assorted for the West-India market, 4 to 9 inch cables and to coils of cordage, Writing fiers, ink stands and presses, 20 puncheons Jamaica rum, 1 bale flannel twine, 160 bundles fleathing paper. Nicklin & Griffith. April 7.
Bengal Goods,
CONSISTING OF BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Coffas, Mahara Jungny, Chintz Guzziars, Tookereys, Eliahad Baftas, Wrought Mullins, Long Drawers, Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets, ALSO, Carolina Indigo, Coffee to hogsheads, A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE. For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-Street. July 14.
NOTICE.
Bank of North America, August 28th, 1798. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payer and lodged in the Post-Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Aug. 29.
SOUTHWARK.
October 8, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Commissioners of the District of Southwark have removed their Hall to the usual place, commonly known by the name of James Lillie's School House, in consequence of the rapid decline of the Epidemic Fever, especially in the vicinity thereof. By order of the Board of Commissioners Wm. LINNARD, President. Attest, WILLIAM PENROSE, Clerk, pro tem. October 9.
FOR SALE, SALISBURY.
A LARGE and well improved farm, containing upwards of twenty five hundred acres of level fertile land, remarkably well adapted to grass, and every kind of grain; there are now one hundred acres of Timothy meadow on it, perhaps not exceeded, from which, I have cut this year between one hundred and eighty, and two hundred tons of hay; upwards of three hundred acres of this land may be converted into meadow, equal to that already made, the greater part of which may be watered at a small expense. There are on this land, a commodious two story dwelling-house, completely finished, with ten rooms and a passage, eight of the rooms have fire places; a portico in front, fifty feet in length, and eight wide; a large paled garden, a well of excellent water in the yard, also a barn seventy-two feet by twenty-six, with sheds at the sides and ends, sufficient to hold sixty head of black cattle, a well constructed stable, sufficient to hold twenty horses; with every other building that may be convenient or useful for a large family; upwards of three hundred apple trees (just beginning to bear) of chosen grafted fruit, with a number of cherry, pear, quince, and damson trees, upwards of two thousand bearing peach trees. About one fourth of the land is cleared, and under good fence; the pasture lands are well taken, with red clover and other valuable grass. The remainder is in woods and generally well timbered. The whole is well watered, having several constant springs; and two streams running through different parts thereof, one of them is a small country grist mill, and a saw mill. The purchaser can have immediate possession, and may be accommodated with twenty valuable field negroes, with horses, black cattle, sheep, hogs, and every necessary farming utensil. Salisbury is situated in excellent neighbourhood, and remarkable healthy, is twenty-six miles by measurement from Alexandria, about twenty miles from Potomack bridge at the Little Falls, and not more than twenty-five from the city of Washington, and on the post road from Alexandria to Winchester. A small part of the purchase money, will be required in hand; one, two, and three years credit will be given for the remainder. Mr. Zacheus Collins of Philadelphia will give any gentlemen who apply to him an account of the situation of this place. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises. SAMUEL LOVE. Virginia, Fairfax county. September 24, 1798.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS JAMES CUMMING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who shall subscribe the said assignment within six months from the date hereof.
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 the Assignees, at their office, No. 62, Dock Street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, John Waddington, Affignees, James Taylor, Cornelius Comegy. August 18.
TO BE SOLD.
THE time of an intended Dutch Servant BOY who has ten years to serve. He has had the small pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4.
CUSTOM HOUSE,
NOTICE To the MERCHANTS of Philadelphia. The owners and consignees of goods by the William Penn, Philadelphia, Jane, Kingfisher, Amiable and other vessels lately arrived, are requested to forward to this Office as soon as possible, their respective entries and invoices, in order that permits for landing may be prepared, and ready to hand them, as soon as the returning health of the City will admit the vessels to go up. A due attention to this notice may be of convenience to the merchants, who probably will be desirous to receive their goods very expeditiously. GEO. LATTIMER, Collector.
THE Owners of Goods on board the ship WILLIAM PENN, are informed that the Collector of the Customs will receive such invoices and entries as may be forwarded to him, and will make the necessary calculations and prepare the bonds for that permits may be granted immediately on the arrival of the ship at Philadelphia. October 24.
This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. June 11.
Pennsylvania Hospital,
9 mo. 1, 1798. NO person with an infectious disease, can be admitted into this house; it is therefore earnestly recommended to the citizens, not to send or bring any such patient to the gate, who is ill with the prevailing fever. Several persons having been sent there improperly, is the reason of giving this caution. By Order of the Sitting Managers, FRANCIS HIGGINS, Steward.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Guard House in New-Castle, this morning, STEPHEN BOWDEN, a private Marine, belonging to the Frigate United States. He is about 36 years of age, five feet ten inches high, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, born in England, and by trade a Bricklayer. Prior to the 5th of June, the date of his enlistment, he resided in Philadelphia, where it is probable he will endeavour to go. Any person who will apprehend the said deserter, and secure him in any jail within the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward. F. WHARTON, Capt. Marines. New-Castle, Oct. 8.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from my Detachment at Bordentown this day, a Marine, by name George Rodman, a Native of Ireland, about 25 years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, dark complexion, black hair tied; black eyes well made and quarrelsome, when in liquor is fond of singing—had on a blue teaman's jacket light pantaloons, cotton Stockings, round Hat, and had under his Pantaloons a pair of Nankin Breeches. Whoever apprehends and sends the said Deserter to the Marine Camp, shall receive the above Reward. October 11, 1798. HENRY A. WILLIAMS, Lt. Marines.
PROCLAMATION.
BY virtue of a precept from JOHN D. COXE, Esquire, president of the court of Oyer and Terminer and general goal delivery for the trial of all capital and other offences in the county of Bucks; and HENRY WYNKOOP and FRANCIS MURRAY, judges of the same court—A court of Oyer and Terminer, and general goal delivery, will be held at Newtown, in the said county of Bucks, on Monday the 5th day of November next. All those who will prosecute against the prisoners in the goal of said county, are required to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just—and all the justices of the peace, coroners and constables, within the said county, are required to be then and there, in their proper persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions and examinations and other their remembrances, to do those things which to their offices belong, in that behalf to be done, &c. DANIEL THOMAS, Sheriff. Oct. 4, 1798.
FLOUR FOR SALE
By the Subscribers, Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware—who have also on hand at their Stores, a quantity of Barlon, Pork and Corn—Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 28.
WILLIAM M C LAW,
SADLER & HARNESS MAKER, HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-Streets, on the Commons, where he will receive, and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic, where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years. August 25.
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity Benjamin Monteith Master, from Laguira, CONSISTING OF 945 Fenegas of Cocoa, 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo, 210 Bales of Cotton, 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willings & Francis. No. Eleventh Street. July 2.
Madras and Ventapaulam
HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. May 18.
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 2, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogheads RUM, of high proof, and fine flavour. July 19.

REMOVAL. THE office of the Secretary of the Commission...
Those concerned are informed that, notwithstanding the prevalence of the fever in Philadelphia...
Just Imported in Ships William Penn, Amiable and Jean, from London. A quantity of Cannon-balls 4, 6 & 9 lb. with balls...
ACQUITTAL TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has...
UNITED STATES vs. JOHN A. SHAEFFER A true bill of indictment...
TO BE LET, A commodious three story brick house, with extensive back buildings...
TO BE LET, A commodious three-story brick house with convenient back buildings...
TO BE LET OR RENTED, THE subscriber's house, No. 78, Walnut Street...
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following...
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following...
COMMERCIAL HEALTH OFFICE. October 26.
Application having been made to the Board of Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals...
TENTS. The Committee who superintend the Tents on the Banks of Schuylkill...
Relief of the Poor. THE undermentioned persons are appointed by concurrent resolutions of the boards of managers...
New Encampment. THE Committee who superintend the encampment at Master's Place near the Mill Pond...
PRINTING WORK, Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
POST OFFICE. Philadelphia, 29th October, 1798.
LETTERS for the British Packet (for Falmouth) will be received at this office until Tuesday the 6th November...
Mr. LENZ, Teacher of the Piano Forte, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to attend his scholars...
WARWICK, October 25, 1798. IN consequence of a piece which appeared in "The Gazette of the United States"...
Mr. J. W. FENNO, EASTERN SHORE, MARYLAND. MAGNANIMITY!
Baltimore, 31st September, 1798. SIR, In Feno's Gazette of the United States of the 21st instant...
Statement of Facts. For the better understanding of the parties, and all others interested...
On the morning of Sunday the 5th inst. (as we understand from sufficient testimony) an unhappy misunderstanding having taken place...
On the morning of Sunday the 5th inst. (as we understand from sufficient testimony) an unhappy misunderstanding having taken place...
ROBERT BUCHANNAN, Junr. GEORGE L. GRAY. It is understood that the gentleman's right or left hand shall not be relied by a handkerchief or any other supporter.
Mr. BUCHANNAN, Junr. GEORGE L. GRAY. Agreeable to the foregoing arrangement, the parties met within the Delaware line...
Mr. BUCHANNAN, Junr. GEORGE L. GRAY. Given under our hands at Chester-town, the thirteenth day of August, 1793.
Mr. BUCHANNAN, Junr. GEORGE L. GRAY. I received your long epistle of the 31st of August...
Mr. BUCHANNAN, Junr. GEORGE L. GRAY. That Mr. Heath had no such sanguinary designs...
Mr. BUCHANNAN, Junr. GEORGE L. GRAY. Eight Dollars Reward. A ROBBERY was committed on the 17th instant...
Eight Dollars Reward. A ROBBERY was committed on the 17th instant, at the house of the subscriber...

Important.
By the William and Henry, Captain Cuscaden, arrived at New-York, on Saturday evening last, in 36 days from Hull.
CONTINUED.
LONDON, Sept. 15.
A hamburgh mail arrived this day, and brings accounts that have excited no little degree of interest in the City. It is confirmed that Buonaparte did not reach Alexandria till some days after Admiral Nelson had left it. The landing of the French has been considered by the Porte as an open violation of the peace subsisting between the two Powers, and measures have been in consequence adopted by the latter for maintaining its own dignity. Russia joins with the Porte on the present occasion, and the letters from Vienna state, that all the French property in Turkey has been confiscated.
The most important intelligence is contained in a letter from Berlin, of the 4th inst. which states that accounts had reached Constantinople of a battle having taken place near Cairo, between a Turkish force and the French troops under General Buonaparte, in which the latter was defeated with considerable loss—some accounts say 8,000 killed and 2000 made prisoners.
This intelligence is true; for of the greatest importance to Britain; for there can be little doubt, if the French should succeed, with the loss of even half of the army, in reaching India by the route they have taken, that our possessions in that quarter would be much endangered.
The accounts that have reached us of this event, do not enable us to state the particulars, or appreciate the degree of credit to which it may be entitled. It is plain, however, that if the passage of the Isthmus was undertaken without the consent of the Turks, they had it in their power to throw insurmountable obstacles in the way of their progress in such a country.
The following is a letter upon this subject received by Mr. Freeling at the Post office, from Mr. Harward, the agent for the Packet, at Cuxhaven:
"Cuxhaven, September 9." "I have the satisfaction to inform you from the most authentic information, that the army under General Buonaparte, has been attacked by an immense body of Arabs who have killed 8000 men and taken 2000 prisoners. I have not the good fortune to be able to give further particulars of this important event, but hope that the truth of the whole will amply compensate for it."
"To Mr. Freeling, Post office." Mr. Freeling sent a copy of the above to Lloyd's coffee house, accompanied with the following note:
"Mr. Freeling's compliments to Messrs. Bennet and co. sends them an extract of a letter received this morning by the Hamburgh Mail, from the Agent of the Packet at Cuxhaven, which, with every wish for its confirmation, he cannot pledge himself for the truth of."
This Mail also brings the Conclusion of the Deputation of the Empire, in answer to the French Note of the 22d August, and several other interesting articles which we subjoin:
MILAN, August 21. On the 18th General Brune returned from Paris. He has had several conferences with our Directory, and it is now said, that our Constitution will continue essentially the same as it was. A courier has arrived from Naples, with dispatches of the utmost importance.
In the Roman territory the insurgents are still in arms in several places.
The Neapolitan army will be augmented to 70,000 men; and all persons capable of bearing arms, from the age of 17 to 50, are to be registered.
Letters from Genoa say, that disputes have arisen between the Directory; and as he says, opposes a party which is the enemy of the constitution.
French troops are soon expected to arrive, which will be at the disposal of the Ligurian Directory.
Within these few days there has been a report that the Legislative Body will remove its sittings to Savona, to withdraw itself from the restraint of the military force. In short, there is every appearance of an 18th Brumaire taking place shortly at Genoa.
August 28. It is confirmed that the English fleet, after having taken in water and fresh provisions at Syracuse, in the beginning of the month, failed again in quest of the French fleet. The whole of the English fleet was not permitted to enter the harbour, but remained in the road. It has been joined by four English sail of the line, from Cadiz, and the Portuguese squadron, so that it now consists of 22 ships of the line.
On the departure of Buonaparte from Malta, 46 French Knights of the Order, mostly naval Officers, embarked with him.
The Pope, who is sick, is frequently visited by the English and Russian Envoys. His Secretary has established a spiritual office in the Carthusian Convent, in which, briefs, dispensations, and indulgences, are made out and granted at a cheaper rate than they were formerly at Rome.
BERLIN, Sept. 4.
The latest letters from Constantinople state that the Porte has received official accounts of a signal victory obtained over the troops of gen. Buonaparte near Cairo, in which some thousands of the French were killed and 2000 made prisoners.
BASLE, August 29.
The French troops were in full march for the Grisons, and had advanced as far as Bazenbach; but it is now understood that it
has been agreed upon between the Austrian and French Generals, that neither side shall march troops into the country, but leave it to frame its own internal regulations.
VIENNA, August 29. Last Saturday the Russian Field Marshal Prince Repnin, had an audience of his Imperial majesty, and immediately afterwards, a conference with the minister, Baron Trugut. Since his arrival it has been confidently reported, that Russian auxiliaries are already arrived on the river Bog, and only wait for orders to advance.
We have received a confirmation of Buonaparte having landed at Alexandria, both from Smyrna and Constantinople. The Porte, in conjunction with Russia, is making the most active preparations to oppose the French with effect; and their landing in Egypt is considered as an open violation of the peace existing between the two nations. It is said, that all French property within the Turkish empire has been confiscated. The French honos at Smyrna and Constantinople wait the result with no little anxiety.
DUBLIN, Sept. 17.
We have heard the conduct of the French very much applauded by a certain description of persons and prints, at this and the other side of the water, has represented them as having paid in cash, for every necessary with which they were supplied. The following requisition will, however, show what kind of payment they made, and we fancy there could be found very few that, provided they had any thing to lose, would be much pleased with such a circulating medium.
CASTLEBAR, 3d Sept. 1798 Brenon, commissioner of ordnance for the French army, to the magistrates of Castlebar, &c.
The commune of Castlebar are hereby required, on pain of military execution, to have brought to morrow evening, at seven o'clock, to the commissioner or governor of the town, the following articles, for the use of the French forces:
 40 good oxen  40 fat sheep  200 bottles of wine, for the use of wounded officers  100 ditto for the soldiers  3000 bottles of whiskey and brandy  60 boxes of candles  30 loads of hay  30 barrels of oats  40 bags of flour the best  The largest quantity of coffee can be furnished  1000 pounds of sugar  360 pounds of butter  30 flitches of bacon  80 dozen of eggs  20 dozen of turkeys, pullets, geese, &c.  90 yards of the finest blue cloth, and what taylors can be found to make it into dresses for the officers  Also what green cloth, of every description that can be collected, for the purpose of presenting to the brave and united natives, who shall join the standard of France." 
This requisition likewise included various other articles of wearing apparel, such as shoes, boots, linen, &c.
We trust, that this little sample of liberty and equality, will sufficiently shew the advantages of French alliance and fraternity. Nor was this all—they demanded of the little town of Newport and Westport, one thousand guineas each, on pain of giving them up to pillage. At this rate of paying themselves, the French must find it no unprofitable trade to deal in revolution, where they bring it to a rich market.
Added to the above very modest and fraternal requisition, we have been favoured with the names of the municipality of Castlebar, nominated by the French General.
 Citizen C. Baynes, Mayor.  Municipal Officers.—Citizens  Michael Sheridan,  John Huston,  Boetius Egan, P. P.  James Hitchcock,  Redmond Lyons,  Andrew Edmondson,  James Gibbons,  James Clarke, and  John Burke. 
September 18.
We hear it is the intention to keep a regular force in this city of 6000 men—in consequence of which there will not be a necessity for the yeomanry corps doing permanent duty.
The volunteers of Ireland at a former period stood justly high in the annals of their country, and would no doubt have defended their native land to the last drop of their blood. They had not, however, the arduous opportunity of evincing their zeal in real action—as their successors the yeomanry have had, and thus sealed with their blood their loyalty to the belt of kings and unshaken attachment to the belt of constitutions.
Of the action that took place between Col. Verelker and the French at Coloony, I have received particulars which gave me much concern to detail. The Limerick militia, Essex fencibles, and yeomanry corps forming the body under Col. Verelker, have suffered shockingly. The French left three officers behind to attend the wounded.
In the battle between the king's troops and the rebels at Mullingar, the former are said to have lost two pieces of cannon, and would have been utterly destroyed, but that the greater part of their opponents were rendered unable to act from intoxication, they having drank all the whiskey they could find on obtaining possession of Mullingar; this, happily for the king's troops, having been the general practice of the rebels whenever they obtained possession of a town.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1.
HEALTH OFFICE, November 1, 1798.
Fellow Citizens, THE period so ardently desired by us all, has at length arrived.—Our best information and judgment, corroborated by the opinion of the Physicians, we believe, warrants us in announcing to you, the restoration of GENERAL HEALTH to our afflicted city and liberties; and that the citizens may return with safety, if proper precautions are taken, in cleaning and airing the houses, bedding, and clothing; correcting the exhalations from privies by the plentiful use of lime, and working copiously the private as well as public pumps.
In the termination of a painful duty, we cannot repress our sentiments of respectful veneration for the unexampled benevolence and charity which you have displayed.—The suffering sick, the widow, and the fatherless have been cherished, and hundreds of grateful fellow creatures have been wrested from the grasp of disease and death by your bounty.—These virtues are a certain pledge that the objects which you have safely conducted through the tempest of disease will not be abandoned to the miseries of an inclement winter.
By order of the board of managers, WM. JONES, President. Attest, TIMOTHY PAXSON, Clerk.
Drs. Currie and Dewees, the physicians of Malters's Encampment, have given it as their opinion, that the citizens abiding in that asylum, may return without reserve to the city, as a place of perfect safety from infection. In consequence, the Encampment is breaking up, and its inhabitants fast re-peopling our lately deserted City.
The following just tribute to distinguished merit, with which these citizens have closed their sojournment, reflects on them the highest credit:
JOHN INKKEEP, JONATHAN ROBESON & ISAAC W. MORRIS, Esqrs. Committee of the Camp, Malters's Place.
THE fortunate alteration which has taken place in the City of Philadelphia, by the rapid decrease of the fever, within a few days past, gives us, along with the rest of our fellow-citizens, the delightful certainty of being able to return to our homes with safety; we cannot defer a moment longer expressing that weight of obligation which we feel for the happy asylum that has been afforded us, and the comfortable abundance of every thing necessary with which we have invariably been supplied during the late season of misery!
To the benevolent of every description, whose repeated liberal donations have marked the true sensibility of their souls! we return our most heartfelt thanks, and for whose eternal felicity, we shall continue to offer up our daily prayers.
In addressing you, gentlemen, general terms cannot suit our present feelings:—When we consider the blessed humanity of your original design—that of saving the lives of hundreds of your fellow-creatures! the manner in which you brought that design to perfection; the equal cordiality and unalterable attention which you have evinced for the advantage and comfort of the most trifling amongst us, and your still continuing with the same earnestness in the fulfilment of those perplexing duties which you voluntarily undertook for our preservation! our hearts are warmed with the liveliest gratitude, and, as it shall be a principal part of our future daily applications to the Almighty God, to implore of his infinite mercy, that our unfortunate city may never more experience the scourge of pestilence, so there shall be an equal portion of our attention and addresses to him, invoking his everlasting blessings on you and your posterity.
Signed for and on behalf of ourselves and the several families and individuals in the Camp, at whose request we sign for them respectively.
 James Harvey, St. John Harvey, Joseph Harvey, John Dorrell, Thomas Fleming, John Zeller, Anthony Winckler, William Campbell, Adam Cloland, John Flanagan, Ham. Walker, Edward Coyl, John Wright, Alexander Graham, Henry Cashady, John Courtney, Thomas McShan, Daniel Kuhn, John Sheaffer, Anthony Nelson, William Hammett, Daniel Dougherty, John Jones, Hugh Leisly, William Lonersham, John Whitney, Edward Matthews, Thomas Hord, Wm. Croxford, John Talbot, John Watson, Thomas Watts. 
The citizens of Trenton have addressed General Pinckney, on his arrival there.
Our lately exiled fellow-citizens, are returning in crowds; and the Roads in the vicinity of the city, on every quarter, present an aspect resembling the rear of a retreating army.
What an effect the imagination has upon the body! How many persons become ill from only thinking that they are so? More here died merely as he was acting the Malade Imaginaire in his own comedy. This gave rise to the following verses—
The Gallic Refuses conferred dust, Molier's remains to this sad urn we trust. Molier, whose matchless mimic pow'rs of face Play'd with each passion of the human race, Though life, though manners own'd his matchless way, Yet death refus'd a rival to obey, For as presumptuously he dar'd to feign The horrors of the grisly tyrant's reign Vex'd at the magic of his scenic art, The indignant monarch realiz'd the part.
DONATIONS,
Received at the Encampment at Malters's place, for the use of the poor. October 30. 23 dollars from Capt. Meredith's company of 3d regiment militia, Chester county. 23 dollars 38 cents, and 13 bushels potatoes from sundry inhabitants of Lower Merion township, Bucks county, collected by Mr. Daniel Stillwell. 41 dollars 53 cents, and 6 bushels rye meal, from the inhabitants of same place by Mr. John Stapler. 35 dollars 46 cents, collected by virtue of a Charity Sermon, preached by the Rev. Mr. Tennant, at Frankford, and forwarded by Mr. Frederick Catter. John Inkkeep Jonathan Robeson, } Committee Isaac W. Morris. }
DONATIONS,
Received at the Tents near Schuylkill, for the use of the Poor. October 30. 5456lbs. fat beef from several of the inhabitants of Germantown, and a few of the citizens of Philadelphia resident there—being an additional Donation collected by Mr. Charles Mackeney and Abraham Garriques, and forwarded by Mr. Caspar W. Haines. 112 pieces new made children's cloaths from several ladies at Abingdon, forwarded by Mr. Caspar W. Haines. Thirty dollars from Mr. Solomon Etting of Baltimore. One piece of Muslin 18 yards, 1 do. do. 8 yards, 1 do. India Calico 14 yards, 1 do. do. 5 yards, 1 remnant do. 1 piece flannel, 12 yards and 55 pieces new women and children's cloaths, from Mrs. J. A. Buchanan, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Miss Dugan, Miss Etting and Miss Kennedy of timore. Twelve bundles of children's cloaths from a person, name unknown, forwarded to the City Hall by Mr. John Donaldson. By order of the committee, PETER MIERCKEN, Southwark, Oct. 31. Chairman.
Gazette Marine List.
Norfolk, October 25 Yesterday arrived the Schooner Margaretta capt. Croci, 24 days from S. Pierre's, Martinique. Capt. C. was captured on the 27th of August, on his outward passage to Martinique, by the French privateer La Loup, and next day retaken by the Pearl English frigate, and sent into Martinique, from whence he sailed on the 1st Inst. in company with the under-named vessels, convoyed by a British sloop of war.
 Brig Atalante, Chapman, for Philadel.  Dipatch, Rinson, Baltimore,  Olive, Studley, Portsmouth, N. H.  Joseph, Ogilley, Portland;  Ceres, Dogget, Bolton,  Berkeley, Guipin, do.  Sarah, Whitehouse, Newburyport,  Whiting, Darby,  Hannah, Kennebec,  Pallas, Manel, do.  Schooner Intrepid, Wilkinson, Norfolk,  Hannah, Stanwood, Gloucester,  Betty, Rides, Plymouth,  Lively, Rogers, Bolton,  Sloop Charlotte, Smith, Middletown. 
Capt. Black, of the ship Argus, arrived at New-York in 26 days from Bourdeaux, mentions; that the ship St. Tamony, of Fredericksburg, was captured on her passage from this port to Liverpool, loaded with tobacco, sugar, &c. by the Vengeance privateer from Bourdeaux—She was re-captured by the Phœton, British frigate.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT.
From 31st October, to 1st November. ADMITTED—NONE. DIED. Samuel Cooper—Samuel Bedford. Remaining in the Hospital 27, of whom 14 are on the recovery. Entered from City Hospital 2 City and Liberties 6 8 The City Hospital is this Day closed.
The Health Office is removed to the usual place, No. 32, Walnut street. PHILIP S. PHYSICK. CHRISTOPHER BARRAH, Steward. By order of the Board of Managers. WILLIAM JONES, President. Attest, TIMOTHY PAXSON, Clerk.
The Fever is Gone!
NO NEW CASES have occurred for the last 24 hours. We most heartily congratulate our Readers and the Public, upon this state of things, so long anxiously looked for.
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE,
PHILADELPHIA, August 30, 1798. THE business of the Custom House will from this day be transacted at Chester, during the continuance of the fever which now prevails in this city; and in consequence thereof, the merchants are hereby notified, that payment of all bonds for duties to the United States, payable at this office, may be made either at the Custom House in Chester, or at the Bank of the United States. Collector's Office, 1 Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1798.
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Perkins, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern-keeper, are required 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.
Under the auspices of a considerable fall of Snow, (that now welcome feature of the inviting reports of this day's Gazette) we flatter ourselves with the prospect of enjoying the immediate return of our fellow citizens to their homes.
List of all the Burials in the several Grave Yards of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, as taken from the books kept by Clergymen, Sextons, &c.
[Collected for the Gazette of the UNITED STATES, by ROBERT PAXTON.]
   Names of the Burial Grounds. No.    Christ Church 0  St. Peter's 0  St. Paul's 0  First Presbyterian 1  Second Presbyterian 0  Third Presbyterian 1  Scots Presbyterian 0  Affiliate Church 0  St. Mary's Church 1  Trinity Church 0  Friends 2  Free Quakers 0  Sweden 0  German Lutheran 3  German Reformed Presbyterian 1  Moravians 0  Baptists 0  Methodists 0  Universalists 0  Jews 0  City Hospital 8  Kensington 0  Coates's 0  Total for the last 24 hours 19  
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH,
HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 54. South Front Street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India
DRY GOODS,
most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N.B. A few Cases of Nuremberg TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the case only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798. dtf
The Subscribers
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A INVOICE OF Choice Cheshire & Double Gloucester
CHEESE.
[Per the CHESAPEAKE from Liverpool.] 100 Boxes of Window Glass, Of various sizes, per the JANE, from London. They have also for Sale, 200 Casks of Refined Salt-Petre, AND A QUANTITY OF FINE CASTOR OIL. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher November 1 dtf
JAMAICA RUM.
A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dtf
Forty Dollars Reward.
LOST, on the road from Mount Holly to Philadelphia, on Monday 29th October, 1798, the following NOTES, payable to the subscriber:
   Dolls. Cts.    Elizabeth Norman, of June 29 1796, at 6 months, for 333 33  Do. same date, at 12 months, 333 33  Do. do. 18 months, 333 33  Jacob Norman, September 30 1795, at 60 days, 82 60  Thomas Potts, Sept. 16, 1796, at 60 days 900  Joseph Doane, August 17, 1796, at 6 months 440 60  Do. same date, 12 months 440 60  Do. do. 18 months 440 60  M'Kean & Van Emburgh's note, dated November 9, 1796, at 60 days 1150  Do. Nov. 16, 1796, at 60 days 1175  Nathan Field, Nov. 4, 1796, at 60 days 850  John Negus, December 5, 1796, at 60 days 805 89  Joseph Norman, April 26, 1797, at 60 days 340  David Scull, July 18, 1797, at 60 days 56 98  John Perry, January 1, 1798, at 6 months 300 50  Do. do. 12 months 371  Benjamin F. Garriques, February 21, 1798, at one year 600  Do. do. 2 years 600  Do. do. 3 years 600  Do. do. 4 years 600  Wilson and co. note, May 8, 1798, at 30 days 100  Row and Simmons, June 15, 1798, at 5 days 535  
Two Lottery tickets indorsed on the back John R. Taylor and John Clark. There are some other Notes, Drafts & Orders of no use but to the subscriber.—Any person finding the same and returning them to Mr. Alexander Shirras in Mount-Holly, or to the subscriber, No. 555, North Water street, Philadelphia, shall receive the above reward and no questions asked. Payment being stopped, they can be of no use but to the owner. JOHN CLARK. Nov. 1. dtf
Last Notice to the Creditors and Debtors of John Shields.
THE first are requested to render their Accounts against him, made up to the 23d day of August, 1797, the date of his Assignment, that a Dividend may be promptly made. The last to pay off their Accounts, Notes, and Bonds, before the first day of December ensuing. Any that remain unsettled after that period, will be put into the hands of an Attorney at Law, for recovery.
DAVID M. SHIELDS, Attorney, (in fact) to the Assignees and Trustees of J. SHIELDS.
Chesnut Street, No. 22. November 1, 1798. dtf
The Subscriber's Office
Being REMOVED from the COUNTRY, is now OPEN at the USUAL PLACE, No. 56, NORTH FOURTH STREET. SAMUEL CALDWELL November 1. 324

PROPOSALS,
BY THE Insurance Company of North America.
FOR INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra-hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself a hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra-hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra-hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra-hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, deposited in brick buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
2. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra-hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
Buildings, partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such case to receive damage by water, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
11. The following condition are to be understood by the parties.
1. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expenses than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former Insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to each renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former Insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the Insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former Insurance. The subject of Insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new Insurance.
3. If any other Insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of that kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any Insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7. No Insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an Insurance for three years.
8. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a mason or carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for Insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 11. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguous to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighborhood.
12. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of acorns to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
13. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
14. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting Goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, to that of the house, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And
the goods are materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the latter particular minute-ness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed; viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, resin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened—Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Locking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by mouldiness, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Secretary. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14. 1amif
Bank of Pennsylvania.
September 24, 1798. WHEREAS the House at present occupied by the Bank of Pennsylvania was entered on the night of the first instant, by some villains, who robbed the institution of sundry Bank Notes, amongst which were the following post notes of the Bank of New-York, viz. No 1002, dated 23d of August, 1798, Dollars issued in favor of Seabring & Van Wyck, for 396 22
Table with 2 columns: No, Amount. Rows include: 1006, 2711; 1007, do; 1008, do; 1009, do; 1010, 2818; 1011, do; 1012, 3011; 1013, do. All in dollars.
Also sundry post notes of the Bank of Pennsylvania, dated 23d July 1797, issued in favor of George Hughes, for one thousand dollars each, and sundry post notes of said Bank, dated 15th of July, 1797, issued in favor of Geo. Hughes, for five hundred dollars each and endorsed by him. The public are hereby cautioned against receiving the said notes, and a reward of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS is hereby offered for the discovery and conviction of the villains who perpetrated or are concerned in the said robbery, in addition to the reward offered by the Governor of the Commonwealth in his Proclamation of this day. By order of the Board, JONATHAN SMITH, cashier.
Mills, Portage, &c.
TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF YEARS. To be leased, for a term not less than three, nor more than seven years, a VALUABLE PROPERTY at the Seneca-Falls, in the county of Onondaga, and State of New-York, on the Banks of the Seneca-river, two miles west of the Cayuga-ferry, and eleven miles east of Geneva.
This establishment consists of an excellent grist mill, saw mill, dwelling house, barn, and a portage or carrying place, with between thirty and forty acres of land, under good improvement, and as much more in the vicinity, as may be required for future improvement.
The saw mill is also new, situated on the same stream, now furnished with an ample stock of logs, of which a supply may at all times be procured by land or water; of the best quality: The dwelling house is well calculated for the use of the miller, is new, and sufficiently large: The barn is about 40 feet square, and entirely new: The portage is 3/4ths of a mile in length, along the Seneca-falls—over which were passed in the last year, nearly two hundred boats with their contents; this object is already productive of a handsome income, which must be increasing and permanent.
Among the many advantages of this situation, must be numbered the fertility of the surrounding country—being the best improved part of the country of Onondaga—the concentration of intercourse by land and water, the Seneca River passing through it, as well as all water carriage to Geneva, and the counties of Ontario and Steubens; which renders it a most eligible stand for a Store or Tavern: The river and lakes abound in fish and fowl, and the country with deer and other game. Besides the mills already erected at this place, it is calculated for any additional water works that may be found necessary—Fulling mill, bark mill, tannery, forges, &c. may be erected at a small expense—Iron ore may be brought in boats from the Cayuga lake; and it is thought to abound in the neighborhood.
The stock on hand will be sold to the lease, and the cattle, utensils, finish's forge, &c. may be sold or let the premises. If a purchase should offer for the whole or an undivided part of the premises it will be sold. Terms of sale or lease, apply to Mr. WILHELMUS MYNDEKE, at the Seneca Falls, or to the subscriber, at Schenectady. STEPHEN N. BAYARD. June 25. 21w3m
Federal Mills,
ADJOINING Georgetown, and the City of Washington, will be offered at Public Sale, on the 10th day of September next, at the Union Tavern, if not previously sold at Private sale. Those millers point of situation for business and natural advantages are generally admitted to be equal to any in America. The Merchant Mill is a large brick house, eighty feet by fifty, almost new, in which are erected four pair of Burr millstones with elevators, hopperboys and bolting cloths, completely finished and constructed in such a manner that the whole of the mills may manufacture flour at the same time. The country mill which is erected near the other, is entirely new, a strong stone building, containing one pair of stones, and built in such a manner that the second pair may be put up with little expense. This mill is conveniently finished, and calculated to carry on extensively, country work, of which it gets a constant supply. There is belonging to the said mills 27 1/2 acres of land, the whole of which will be sold with the mills. One third of the purchase money will be required in sixty days from the day of sale, and on the balance a liberal credit will be given. Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale. JOSEPH E. ROWLES, Surviving partner of JOSEPH E. ROWLES & Co. Georgetown, July 13. 23-3awts
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Carriage Type, Duty. Rows include: For and upon every coach 15; upon every chariot 12; upon every post chariot 12; upon every post chaise 12; upon every phaeton, with or without top 9; upon every chaise 9; upon other carriages, having pannel work above, with blinds, glasses, or curtains 9; upon four-wheel carriages, having frame poles and tops, with fleec springs 6; upon four-wheel post carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3; upon carriages with tops 3; upon chaises with tops 3; upon chaises with tops 3; upon lulkies with tops 3; upon other two wheel post carriages 3; upon two wheel carriages with fleec or iron springs 3; For and upon all other two wheel carriages upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed poles and tops, and resting upon wooden spars 2
The Collector of the revenue of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given,
To all retail dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wine in a less quantity, or in less quantities, than 30 gallons; and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the 1st division of the 1st survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 2d August, 1798.
Every denomination of Stamps to be had at said Office.
The Stamp Press is removed
to the Office of Inspection at Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, where attendance will be given for the accommodation of those who with any instruments stamped, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. August 22
For Sale at Public Auction,
ON THE PREMISES,
FOUR LOTS on Harper and Keith's wharf, in Alexandria, on the 26th day of October next, if not sold at private sale before that time. One of these lots is near the end of the wharf, twenty feet beyond which the water is two fathoms deep, about forty feet out three fathoms, fifty feet out the water is four fathoms, and grows deeper until it comes to the channel, which is about seventy feet from the end of the wharf. There is as much dirt belonging to the bank as will level the wharf, which may want raising about a foot near the end. There is in this sale an half acre very fit for a tavern; it is well watered, and an excellent stand for that business. This property will be sold for ready money, and altogether or separate, as may best suit the purchaser; it lays on the lower side of Alexandria, which is now improving very fast. A sketch of the ground may be seen in the hands of the Printer hereof. For terms at private sale, apply to WM. HARTSHORNE, or to the subscriber, in Alexandria. JOHN HARPER. september 3. 1aw8w
Wants Employment,
A YOUNG MAN, who has served a regular apprenticeship to the mercantile business in this city, wishes to engage in a Counting house or office, writes a good hand and understands accounts, can be well recommended and security given if required. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. june 21. 3awtf
Bakenridge—for sale
IT consists of 202 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling) It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley.
There are on its number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—The dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small expense would put it in complete repair.
The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield: It is wooded and watered.
To five trouble, the price is five pound per acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to enquire of T. McEUEEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut street. february 2. eosf
Patent Ploughs,
TO be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Barker, Woodbury—and Jeff 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 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. 2awtf
To be Let,
An airy three Story Brick House, On the South side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth street, formerly occupied as the Surveyor General's Office—Enquire at No. 111, Chestnut Street. august 19. eosf
AN ACT
For the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to satisfy the claims of certain persons claiming lands under the resolutions of Congress, of the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and the thirteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, as refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, the Secretary for the Department of War, be, and is hereby authorized and directed to give notice in one or more of the public papers of each of the States of Vermont, Massachusetts, New-York, New-Hampshire and Pennsylvania, to all persons having claims under the said resolutions, to transmit to the War-office, within two years after the passing of this act, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no other persons shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act, than those of the following descriptions, or their widows and heirs, viz. First, those heads of families, and single persons, not members of any such families, who were residents in one of the provinces aforesaid, prior to the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, and who abandoned their settlements, in consequence of having given aid to the United Colonies or States, in the revolutionary War against Great-Britain, or with intention to give such aid, and continued in the United States, or in their services, during the said war, and did not return to reside in the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, prior to the twenty-fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. Secondly, the widows and heirs of all such persons as were actual residents, as aforesaid, who abandoned their settlements, as aforesaid, and died within the United States, or in their services during the said war: and thirdly, all persons who were members of families at the time of their coming into the United States, and who during the war, entered into their service.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proof of the several circumstances necessary to entitle the applicants to the benefits of this act, may be taken before a judge of the Supreme or district court of the United States, or a judge of the Supreme or Superior court, or the first justice or first judge of the court of common pleas or county court of any State.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That at the expiration of fifteen months from and after the passing of this act, and from time to time thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary for the Department of War, to lay such evidence of claims as he may have received, before the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, and with them, proceed to examine the testimony, and give their judgment what quantity of land ought to be allowed to the individual claimants, in proportion to the degree of their respective services, sacrifices and sufferings, in consequence of their attachment to the cause of the United States; allowing to those of the first class a quantity not exceeding one thousand acres; and to the last class, a quantity not exceeding one hundred, making such intermediate classes as the resolutions aforesaid, and distributive justice, may, in their judgment require, and make report thereof, to Congress. And in case any such claimant shall have sustained such losses and sufferings, or performed such services for the United States, that he cannot justly be classed in any one general class, a separate report shall be made of his circumstances, together with the quantity of land that ought to be allowed him, having reference to the foregoing ratio: Provided, that in considering what compensation ought to be made by virtue of this act, all grants except military grants, which may have been made by the United States, or individual States, shall be considered at the just value thereof, at the time the same were made, respectively, either in whole or in part, as the case may be, a satisfaction to those who may have received the same: Provided also, that no claim, under this law, shall be assignable until after report made to Congress, as aforesaid, and until the said lands be granted to the persons entitled to the benefit of this act.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That all claims in virtue of said resolutions of Congress, which shall not be exhibited as aforesaid, within the time by this act admitted, shall forever thereafter be barred.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Pursuant to the above Act, Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims under the resolutions of Congress, of the 23d of April, 1783, and the 13th of April, 1785, to transmit the War-Office within two years after the passing of the said Act, viz. the 7th day of April, 1798, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
In the proof of Claims, a strict attention must be paid to the requisitions of the 2d and 3d Sections of the Act. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. july 19. 3aw6w
AURORA OFFICE,
October 10, 1798.
Reports having been circulated that THE AURORA was not to be re-published,—The public are hereby respectfully informed that the want of hands alone has prevented its re-publication several days ago; but that such arrangements are now making as will assure the appearance of the paper in the course of the present, or the first week of the next month.
Mails for South-Carolina & Georgia, PACKETS are now provided for carrying the Public mails by water between Philadelphia and Charleston. They will leave Philadelphia on Fridays. The post by land will be continued twice a week until an experiment is made in regard to the expedition and regularity of the packets. If any person chooses to have their letters sent by land only, they will please to write the word Land upon the letters: otherwise they will be sent by water conveyance which will first start after the letters are left in the post-office. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, August 13, 1798.
This Day Published,
And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-Street, (Price 1-8th of a Dollar,) AN ORATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798,
At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By Josiah Quincy.
"The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to divide and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present."
Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. engrav. II
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
July 27, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three-Per-Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one.
That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28. 1awtf
General Post-Office,
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at this office until the 20th day of September next inclusive.
1. From Pittsburgh P. by Cannonburg, Washington, West-Liberty, Wheeling and Wills-town to Zanes at the mouth of Licking-creek, on the Muddy-bottom, estimated 240 miles.
Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 8 P. M. and arrive at Zanes the next Monday by 8 P. M. Returning—Leave Zanes every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday by 10 A. M.
2. From Zanes, at the mouth of Licking Creek on the Muddy-bottom, by Chillicothe and Malloy's to Mayville in Kentucky; estimated 140 miles.
Leave Zanes every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Mayville the next Friday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Mayville every Friday by 8 P. M. and arrive at Zanes the next Monday by 8 P. M.
The carriage of the mails to commence on the first day of November next and continue until the first day of October 1800. Payments will be made quarterly. The usual penalties for delays and failures will be stipulated in the contract. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, July 13, 1798. mxhshw
HEALTH OFFICE.
Philadelphia, 18 May, 1798. Extract of an act to alter and amend the Health Laws of this Commonwealth, passed 4th April 1798.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every housekeeper within the city of Philadelphia, the townships of the Northern Liberties and Moyamensing, and district of Southwark, within a mile of the limits of the city, taking in boarders arriving by sea or by land, from any foreign port or place, and having any boarder in his or her family, who shall be taken sick of any disease whatsoever, between the first day of May and the first day of November in any year, within twenty days next after such boarder shall come to lodge in his or her house, shall within 24 hours next after the knowledge of such sickness, make report at the Health-Office of the name of such sick person, the time of his or her arrival at the house and of his or her being taken sick, and of the name and place of abode of such housekeeper; whereupon the Physician of the Health-Office shall forthwith visit the patient, and report to the office his opinion of the nature of such disease, that measures may be taken to prevent the spreading of the infection; and if any housekeeper shall neglect to give information in the manner and within the time aforesaid, and shall be therefor convicted, in any court of criminal jurisdiction within this Commonwealth upon indictment by a grand jury or confession, he or she shall forfeit and pay a fine to the use of the said hospital, not less than twenty dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, to be imposed at the discretion of the court, according to the circumstances of greater or less aggravation attending each particular case. By order of the Board of Health, WM. ALLEN, Health Officer, of the Port of Philadelphia. 1aw3m
CAUTION.
WHEREAS a certain person swindled from me on the first inst. by giving me in lieu thereof a forged check on the Bank of North America, a copy of that date, drawn in my favour by Mr. John Travis, and payable in six months, for three thousand four hundred and fifty seven dollars and forty-five cents. ALL persons are desired not to receive any transfer of it, as it will not be paid by either the drawer or endorser unless recovered by law. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Race Street. august 6.
The Public are hereby informed,
THAT I did not mean to authorize Col. William Nichols to declare, that I would not pay, until recovered by law, my note alluded to in his caution of the 6th of August, published in the Gazette of the United States of last evening. I sincerely lament his loss, and told him I would do all I could to assist him with my credit to serve him, but went no further. JOHN TRAVIS. august 7.