Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-07-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2123
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 11, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI]
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.
LANDING. From on board the DOROTHEA, at Willings and Francis's wharf, and for SALE by the subscribers, An assortment of GERMAN LINENS, CONSISTING OF—
TO BE SOLD. An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Cambrics. Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-Street.
IRISH LINENS. Just received, via New-York, also by the ship Stockport, from Liverpool, a good assortment of 4-4 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes, Which will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms, by JAMES GILBEY & ENGLISH, No. 12, South Front Street.
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the tax due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797, and 1798, are paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglass, County Treasurer, on or before Thursday the 19th day of September next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffers, Bailes, Mammadies, Taffaties, Colicocs, Pams, Remal and Handkerchiefs. Mulmul. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 20 pipes of Old Madeira Wine, 2 Cannon—9 pounders. 25 coils rigging, from 1 1/4 to 5 inch, 25 bds. of best James River Tobacco. Willing & Francis, Penn-Street. toth & lat if
Journeymen Shoemakers. TWO HUNDRED will receive immediate employment by applying to WILLIAM MILAWS, Sadler, No. 72, Chestnut Street.
WANTED. A WET NURSE with a good Breast of Milk. Any such person who can be properly recommended, may hear of generous terms, by applying at No. 100, fourth Third Street, between Walnut and Spruce Streets.
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 cent. and Deferred funded Stock, standing in the following names, the property of JOHN CLARK, Esq., of Yorkshire, in England; the said Certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York.
Table with 3 columns: Dols. Cts. No., Date, Description. Includes entries for March 7th, 1795; March 17th, 1797; Dec. 3d, 1796; March 15th, '96; May 17th, '96; Sept. 9th, '96; May 27th, '95; Aug. 28th, '95; July 23d, '95; Dec. 10th, '95; Aug. 28th, '95; Nov. 16th, '95; May 27th, '95; Nov. 16th, '95; Apr. 24th, '97.
Old French Brandy in large and small casks. 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass. 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tiers Rice. FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith, may 1, 1799.
Table with 3 columns: Dols. Cts. No., Date, Description. Includes entries for Mar. 2d, '96; Mar. 18th, '93; Oct. 9th, '92; Oct. 26th, '92; May 13th, '93; Aug. 6th, '93; Oct. 26th, '92; Nov. 3d, '92; Nov. 6th, '93; Deferred 6 per cent. Stock.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of 6 per cent funded stock, the said certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York: No. 3072, Signed Joseph Nourse, in favor of Samuel and Henry Waddington, dated February 13, 1795, for dollars 5000. No. 2964, Signed Joseph Nourse, to William & Jan Wilkin, and Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, agents for the United States at Amsterdam, dated January 31st, 1795, for 5000 dollars.
WILLING'S & FRANCIS. MAIL COACHEES. Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 12 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in At Batman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-Street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, South Fourth-Street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second Street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well fitted for the freights, or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front St.
FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck. 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal HUMHUMS. 1000 bushels St. Martins Salt.
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. In pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stock-holders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. Wm. GOVETT, Treasurer, m&uaw(ditr:2815A)
Just arrived from St. Petersburg, Russia Sheetings. Ravens Duck. Cordage. Iron Hoops. Bar Iron and Nail Rods. For sale by JAMES YARD. July 5.
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 1st January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 5138, for the renewal of which application has been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof. ROBERT DENISON, Junr. Philadelphia, June 11.
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knowl, and for which application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE, May 23.
RECEIVED, BY THE LATE ARRIVAL, FROM LONDON AND LIVERPOOL, And now offered for sale, by the package only, ON VERY LOW TERMS. 10 bales of superior British sail Canvas. 12 do. of Rote Blankets (dir-d) Duffsels & Rugs. 5 trunks well assorted Printed Calicocs, 2 bales Yorkshire Broad-gaths. 4 bales low priced mixed Coatings and Duffsels. 2 cases of Madam Le Brun Bouleau's fashionable Patent Hats and Bonnets. Pins—assorted in small cases. Townend and Compton's Rewter—well assorted in small cases. ALSO, Daily Expected, By Vessels in the Spring Convoy, 4000 bushels, high dried, flowed Salt. 150 crates of assorted Rarthen Ware. A few tons of the best clean St. Petersburg Hemp. Patent Shot assorted in casks of 500 each. White and Red Lead, in casks of 200 each. Crown Glass in boxes of 100 and 50 feet each, London Superfine Broadcloth, and A few hundred Casks of Nails. MEDFORD & WILLIS, No. 73 North Front, near Arch-Street.
FOR SALE, NOW LANDING, From ship Superb, capt. Boyd, from London. Brown Stout Porter, in tierces of eight and ten dozen each. Ditto in hogsheads, for draught. He also offers for Sale, BY SUNDAY ARRIVALS. A quantity of clean St. Petersburg Hemp, Jamaica Rum, Brandy, 1st and 4th proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. & qc. casks, Old Batavia Arrack, in casks of 1 and a dozen, for home consumption or exportation. Calatonia White Wine, in pipes, Hazelnuts in Sacks. Wanted to Charter, FOR JAMAICA, A VESSEL, WHICH will carry from 1000 to 1500 barrels Flour. PETER BLIGHT. June 26.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well fitted for the freights, or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front St.
FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck. 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal HUMHUMS. 1000 bushels St. Martins Salt.
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hds. and quarter casks. Also Landing at their Wharf, From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25.
BOARDING. Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs. M'Crea's, No. 29, north Eighth Street. May 30.
FOR SALE, BY SIMON WALKER, Pine Street, near Fifth Street. 400 boxes Tin Plates, Hardware, assorted in casks, Sadlery, assorted in casks, Woolwich proof CANNON, viz. 4 pounders, 8 and 11 cwt. each 6 pounders, 11, 13, 15 & 18 cwt. each 9 pounders, 20 and 2 cwt. each 12 pounders 22 cwt. each 4 short 18 pound carronades. Round, Double headed and Cannister Shot, English Cannon Powder, Cutlasses and boarding pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Iron Crow Bars. ALSO, for sale, 40 boxes Brown } HAYANNA SUGAR. 10 ditto White } June 28.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chelkley and Adriana from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress cases Do. do. and do. Nelson's Bannets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle lace pins Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26.
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers at No. 5 Chestnut Street, the following articles, viz. 1st and 4th proof Spanish Brandy in pipes, New England Rum in hds., Coffees in do. Tobacco in do. Rice in tierces, Beef in bils and half bils. Mackarel, in do. Spermaceti Candles in boxes, Madeira Wine in pipes half pipes & qc. casks Quercet, in casks, Boston Sail Duck, Nos 1 & 2. Russia, ditto, different qualities, Russia Hemp, JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. July 5.
For sale by the Package. GEORGE DAVIS, No. 319, High-Street, HAS imported in the Adriana, Charlton, from London, the following well assorted articles, put up in small packages, to suit the convenience of purchasers, viz. Coffees, Irish linens 4-4 and 7-8, Hats—men's and children's, black, drab, and coloured, and drabs with green under. Hosiery—men and women's silk, cotton, and thread. ALSO ON HAND, Imported in the Delaware, Swords, from Canton, large parcel of Fresh Bohea and TEAS, Hylon Skin. June 24.
Just Imported, In the Adriana from London, and for Sale by the subscriber, A very neat assortment of the following GOODS, Suitable for exportation, Dimities, printed and plain Mullineys, do. Marcellies, do. Ginghams well assorted. Callicoes and chinizes of the neatest and newest patterns. Fine cotton stirrings, Printed linen handkerchiefs. An assortment of brown sheetings. THOMAS GILPIN. 149, fourth Front Street. June 28.
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber, having obtained Letters of Administration on the personal Estate of John Morton, late of Cecil County in the State of Maryland, deceased; all persons having claims of the said deceased, are warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, on the 6th day of August next, at the town of Warwick, in said County, or else a dividend of the assets in hand, may be made agreeable to law. REBECCA MORTON, Admin'r. Warwick, July 2.
ALL PERSONS HAVING demands against the Estate of Donald Grant Mitchell, Esq. late a captain of Artillerists and Engineers, in the service of the United States, deceased, are desired to produce their accounts legally authenticated—and those indebted to the said estate to make payment to NICHOLAS DIEHL, administrator. No. 30, Walnut-Street. June 22.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Eckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27005 and 27001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27002 and 27004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 21, 1799.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Morris, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country Seats, not excelled by any within the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Paterson Lane; to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July.
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. April 1.
Bank of Pennsylvania. July 3d, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of Sixteen dollars per share for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives after the 13th inst. JONATHAN SMITH, cashier. June 3.
Dissolution of Partnership in the Island of Antigua. THE subscriber gives this Public Notice that the Partnership of Sherivington and Dixon is this day dissolved. He begs leave to acquaint his Friends that he continues to carry on business in his own name and solicits a continuance of their favors. WILLIAM SHERIVINGTON, St. John (Antigua,) May 16. (July 5)
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of a writ of a pluries writ of venditioni exponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee House in the City of Philadelphia, on Thursday the 11th day of July inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, a certain
Three Story Brick Messuage, nearly finished, and the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the east side of Sixth Street from the river Delaware, between Walnut and Spruce Streets, containing in breadth on Sixth Street, twenty-two feet, more or less, and in depth one hundred and seventy-seven feet. The term of this will be cash on delivery of the Deed. If default in payment the premises will be put up to sale again at the risk of the purchaser. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swann, Esq., deceased and to be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshall at Philadelphia, July 2 '99.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, Esq. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted are larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, at above. July 8.
Imported, and to be Sold, By CHARLES WHARTON, At his house, No. 136, fourth Second Street, Lisbon Wine in pipes and quarter Casks, Enameled Tea China, assorted in Boxes, India Umbrellas and Black Luteftrings, &c. July 8.
A special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Present, Daniel Bredebeek, Sec. Gen. John Hall, Secretary, Francis Johnston, Reg. Gen. The petition of Thomas Stewardson on behalf of himself and the other trustees for the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meele, bearing date Philadelphia, 3d Month 17th 1799, stated as follows, viz. That a certain John Collins had in consequence of fraudulent deeds poll, obtained patents for two certain tracts of land, one situate in the county of Northumberland, surveyed to Samuel Caldwell in pursuance of a warrant dated in 1774; and the other situate new in Luzerne county, surveyed to said Caldwell by a warrant also dated in 1774—and requested that patents might be granted, for the said tracts, to William Crammond, Edward Tilghman, John Ashley, and Thomas Stewardson, trustees of the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meele, as the said two tracts were part of the estate of Meele and Caldwell. Whereupon the Board having considered the same, ordered that at least sixty days notice be given in one of the Philadelphia newspapers, and in the Lancaster Journal to the said Collins or his assigns, to appear before the Board on the first Monday in October next, to show cause if any he or they have, why patents should not issue for the said two tracts to the said trustees agreeably to the prayer of the said petition. A true copy For JOHN HALL, Esq. Sec'y of Land Office. N. LUFBOROUGH. July 2.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Morris, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country Seats, not excelled by any within the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Paterson Lane; to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July.
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. April 1.
St. Croix Sugar, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, WILL be landed To-Morrow, at South-Street wharf, from on board of the brig James arrived at the Port, FOR SALE BY PRAGERS & Co. June 18.

WANTED, Four Nurses and a Groom, at the Arms House and House of Employment. TWO men who have been accustomed to run- ning and frequenting sick rooms; and two careful women of the kind description. Also a steady man to take care of the horses. Satisfactory recommendations, may be obtained on applica- tion (without delay) to LUKE W. MORRIS, or Com. of the CHAS. PLEASANTS, } managers. July 9. dt
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the barracks at Reading, in the night of the 5th July, 1799, the follow- ing soldiers in the 11th regiment in the service of the United States. Thomas Britton Brels, a private, born in Chester county, 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and 3-4 high, dark complexion, brown eyes and long black hair which he commonly wears tied close to his head by occupation a farmer; he is a stout, good looking fellow, and considerably marked with the small pox; is much addicted to liquor, and very a- busively when intoxicated; he was dressed in full infantry uniform except his hat - it is expected that he will change his dress as he holds a plain round hat and a number of citizens' clothes. Also, James McMillan, born in the county of Artem, in Ireland, 36 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches and 1 1/2 high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, which is very thin upon the crown of his head, at his sides and upon the crown of his head; by occupation a farmer, and was dressed in full infantry uniform. The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who shall apprehend and deliver any of the above described soldiers, or the above described soldiers, or the above described defectors, or ten dollars and expenses for either of them.
LEWIS HOWARD, Lieutenant 11th United States Regiment. Reading, July 7. (10) For Sale, Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Brig AGNES, Peter Durston, master. Burthen per register, 154 40 tons, is single decked, pierced for 16 guns, mounts 6 12 pound- ers, is Virginia built, and has made only one voy- age. Said vessel is well fitted and can be sent to sea at little expense. An inventory of her mate- rials may be seen on application to the captain on board, at Walnut Street wharf, or at the counting house of NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. July 9. dt
An excellent Stand for Business FOR SALE, And possession immediately given. THAT valuable stand for busi- ness at the head of Chester Kent county, Maryland, consisting of a brick store-house, 20 feet by 60, two stories high, three rooms on a floor, well appor- tioned for business, two twenty feet rooms for the reception of grain, and a counting room, and three rooms for goods, with an excellent cellar under the whole, completely garnered off for salt and pickling pork, with a log crib corn adjoining, 10 feet by 40 - This stand is situated in the handsomest and most advantageous part of the town for busi- ness; and the prospect of returning good crops of wheat in the country around the head of Chester still tend to make it more desirable to those inclin- ing to purchase. For terms, apply to Messrs. Levi Hollingsworth & Son, Philadelphia, or the subscribers near the pre- mises, GEORGE V. MCANN, W. THOMAS. P.S. - If the above property is not sold in three months from this date, it will be rented. July 9. dt
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Woodruff and Thomson, late merchants of this place, invol- ved debtors, are hereby requested to take no- tice. That the subscribers will attend on the 11th Monday in January next, in the year 1800, at John Johnson's inn, in this town, for the purpose of making the first dividend of their estate. JOHN JOHNSON, } Assignees. EDW. SHARP, } Newton, Sussex county, } July 9. dtm. New Jersey, June 26. '99.
TO BE SOLD. A LOT of Land containing two and an half acres, situate in the manor of Moulton, Montgomer- ry county, not far distant from the Newton road, and about 14 miles from Philadelphia, on which is erect- ed a good Stone Dwelling House, Stone Spring House, and Frame Stable. On this place is a large garden, with every kind of vegetables, and a good bearing orchard of the best grafted fruit, such as har- vest and winter apples, pears, cherries, mulberries, and quinces. The crop in the ground consists of corn, flax, potatoes and clover. The situation is ve- ry healthy, and being in the neighborhood of sever- al stores and flour mills, makes it a desirable pur- chase for any person wishing to secure a summer re- treat at a small expense. Possession can be had im- mediately. For further particulars apply to EDWARD BONSALE, No. 64, Dock-street. N.B. One acre of excellent woodland adjoining the above may also be had. July 9. dt
Mount Hope Furnace in BLAST, O be Let for the present year, together with all the stock on hand, which is suffi- cient for a six months' blast, all the tools, pat- terns, flasks, teams, carts, wagons, &c. &c. ne- cessary for carrying on the same. The afore- said furnace was first in blast the 3d ult. and is calculated to blow seven months at least. Also, to be rented, for the same time, a FORGE with four fires, and a Slitting and Rolling Mill, at Boonton, together with the stock on hand, consisting of coal, wood, wag- ons, carts, horses, oxen, tools, &c. &c. ne- cessary for carrying on the same. Any person inclining to rent the same, may know the terms by applying shortly to David Ford, Esq., at Morristown, Richard B. Fael, h., at Boonton, or John Jacob Fael, h., at Mount Hope. July 8. dt
Abeutiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two Story Frame House and Kitchen and Kitchen adjoining - 3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard - 10 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly fire at the river, the water flages for Burlington pass every day in the sum- mer season, and the land flages for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to par- ticulars may know the terms of sale and other par- ticulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 151, South Second-street. June 1.
By this Day's Mail. Important Documents. SAVANNAH, June 28.
INDIAN DISCONTENTS. The following serious Communication has been obligingly handed the Editor by a Merchant of this city - transmitted him by a gentleman at St. Mary's. Point Petre, on St. Mary's, in Georgia, 14th June, 1799. METHLOGEY, second Chief of the Macka- sooky Indians, inhabiting that part of the Creek land lying on the Frontier of East Florida, delivering the following to James Seagrove, capt. Nicholl being pre- sent during the Talk, which was ex- plained by Robert Allen, Interpreter: ICOME, by desire of the Great King of our Towns, and by the authority of all the principal Chiefs and Headmen of the same, to hold a conference with you respecting some affairs which have occasioned alarm and uneasiness among our people; and as we have always considered you to be our friend, and you have promised our nation when you resigned your late appointment of Indian Agent, that you would at any time we required, give your advice to us when we stood in need of information. We are now in want thereof, on account of a line which is running from the Missis- pi towards the river St. Mary's and which line, from its course, will run through sev- eral of our towns. That I being informed only thirteen days past from the mouth of the Spanish officer commanding the Spanish garrison of St. Mark, near where I live, that there was a line now running by the Spanish people and the Americans, which line would run through several of the Indian towns, and that all of the Indians that fell on the Spanish side of the line, the men would be made slaves to work the ground for the Spaniards, and their women and children would be kept and taken care of; and that all their land would be taken from them. That the said officer informed me that the Indians who fell into the American side would be served the same way. That the Chiefs and people of the said In- dians received a message from Colonel Haw- kins, about six weeks past, by William Per- riman, from Pensacola, desiring the at- tendance of Kinijjah the principal Chief, Thomas Perriman another chief and him (Methlogey) to attend at the running of the said lines as guides; but as they did not wish to see any line run through their lands, they did not attend. That having also heard from William Perriman, that while he was at Pensacola, about six or seven weeks past, there was a meeting in the town, of the people employed in running the line, at which was present Colonel Hawkins; that the In- dian Chiefs who were there were all pointedly opposed to the lines running any further for the present, than where it then was, at the river Elcomby, near Pensacola, excepting of Cowetta Chiefs. That on the Chiefs re- fusing their consent to the lines progressing further Eastward, Colonel Hawkins declar- ed the line should run if it cost the Uni- ted States one thousand men, and that ma- king this declaration he went off in a rage towards the Cowetta Towns. That from these extraordinary and unex- pected declarations from the Spanish officer and Colonel Hawkins the Chiefs and Indian people are led to believe, that a plan is for- med to rob them of their lands, and to make slaves of them; to prevent which I am au- thorized to make known and declare as the voice of a very great majority of the Creek Indians, that they are determined sooner than submit to such treatment, to engage in a war against any nation or people, and sooner sa- crifice their lives to a man, than be robbed of their lands, which is their only support. That from all these alarms the Indians had become outrageous, and but for the ad- vice of old and principle Chiefs, blood would have already been spilt, as the warriors were on the point of falling on the Spaniards; and also of going and driving off, or killing those people who were running the line, but from persuasion they were restrained until I could come down and see you to make these things known, and to get some satisfactory explanation to carry home, for which pur- pose I am allowed only twenty days. That this is not a talk of what is com- monly called the femanolo, it is the voice generally of the Creeks, but the other three great nations, namely the Ufficefaws, Chock- taws and Cherokees, that these four nations are all now united and were determined to support each other. I am authorized to declare that it is the sincere desire of all my countrymen to live forever in peace with the people of the Uni- ted States, and they will that every difficulty and misunderstanding may be removed that is likely to disturb the peace or happi- ness of either. I am bound to declare that un- less I can carry back to the nation a satis- factory explanation of matters, that in ten days after my return I think it will be im- possible to prevent mischief being done. Before I left home our towns had received talks from the other towns in the upper part of our nation, informing us, that the Tame or old Taleeas King had gone with three hundred warriors to send Colonel Hawkins out of the nation, and I am confident that there will be a war unless prevented by the news I may carry home. In consequence of my being sent here to have your opinion, runners were dispatched the same day I set off, all the Creeks Towns throughout the na- tion, to lay still until my return. I have further to inform you, that the In- dians in that part of the nation where I live, have not seen Colonel Hawkins, or any of his deputy's among them, or received any in- formation from them respecting the line now running, until called on to attend as guides. That the Indians are in great ignorance of what is going forward or intended by the United States, respecting them. That it
evidently appears to them, that Colonel Haw- kins and his deputy Timothy Barnard, with others in his employ, take every means in their power of keeping the Indians in the dark by destroying every letter or paper they can lay their hands on, which they think can be of use to the Indians. It is the wish of my nation, that the talk which I now deliver, may be made known to the President of the United States, as speedy as possible, and what answer I may get at the same time, may be immediately known through the Creek land, as also to the other three nations. I have a great deal more that I could tell you of, but it being enjoined on me to return as speedily as pos- sible, I hope you will dispatch me this day, with your answer, which is looked for with great anxiety by my nation in their present distracted situation. The nation will let you hear from them on my getting home, and if your talk is fa- vourable, I have no fear that we shall live in peace: I shall talk no more at present, and am Your friend and Brother, METHLOGEY.
I certify, that the proceeding is a copy (in substance) of a talk delivered by Meth- logey, an Indian Chief, in my presence this day, as interpreted by Robert Allen, to James Seagrove (Signed) A. V. NICHOLL. Capt 1st Regt. Artillery and Engine-rs. Point Petre, 15th June, 1799.
I certify the proceeding to be a copy (in substance, and as nearly as possible in words) of a message delivered to me this day by Methlogey, an Indian Chief, and that I have no reason to doubt of the truth of the same, having known this Chief, for several years, and always understood him to be as respectable among his people. JAMES SEAGROVE. Point Petre, 15th June, 1799.
The following is an exact copy of the Answer given to Mr. Methlogey, a Chief of the Creek Nation of Indians, to a Message deli- vered by him, in behalf of himself and his nation, to James Seagrove, at his house at Point Petre, on the River St. Mary's this day in presence of A. V. Nicholl, Capt. in the army of the United States, and Com- mandant on the River St. Mary's. June 15th 1799. FRIEND AND BROTHER, I have listened with attention to all that you have said, and as you have come a great way from home at the desire of your nation, to get my opinion, and advice upon matters which at this time appears to occasion much uneasiness to the people of your country - I shall therefore speak to you in the lan- guage of freedom and truth; and the ad- vice which I now give you, will be founded on pure disinterested principles of friendship for the inhabitants of the Creek land, and a desire of having them live in peace with the people of the United States. BROTHER - It is now upwards of three years since I have declined all public employ- ments; and it is my determination never again to enter into any, especially in the In- dian Department. But I find from what you have just said, that there is a storm ready to burst, on the heads of innocent peo- ple of your country and mine; which to prevent ought to be the duty of every good man either in public or private life. And as I promised my Indian friends (when I parted with them) that whenever they see fit to call on me for advice, I would give it to them to the best of my understanding, and as that of one exceedingly desirous of supporting peace and good neighbourhood, between our respective countries. You tell me that the boundary line which is now running by the Americans and Span- iards, from the Mississippi towards the St. Mary's occasions great alarm and uneasi- ness, in your nation; and you wish to have that business explained to you; This I will do in as brief and plain a manner as in my power. Some years past the United States of America and the King of Spain made a Treaty there, by describing the territory of each other, and the privileges that the peo- ple of each nation should enjoy, without in- croachment or injury to either party. This, my friend, you must allow was wise and just, and that without such being done, neigh- bouring nations could not long enjoy the bles- sings of peace. You and all the Creek people, must know, that the great river Mississippi, is the line be- tween the Spanish and American settlements on the west side; and that the Spanish nation hath long, and still do possess the sea coast from the Mississippi river to St. Mary's. It therefore became absolutely necessary, that it should be clearly, and well understood how far their territory or government extended back, from the sea coast into the country. For this purpose there is an article in the Treaty made between the United States and Spain, which says, that a line shall begin on the Mississippi, or at near the Natches (or in more express terms) at the northernmost part of the 31st degree of north latitude, which line should run in an East direction, until it struck the Chatahouchie, and from thence to St. Mary's. In order to carry into effect this part of the treaty with Spain, it was thought advisable to make the Creek people acquainted therewith; for this and other purposes, a treaty was held at Cole- raïn, on the St. Mary's in June 1796, be- tween the United States and the Creek na- tion, at which time and place, was present a greater number of Kings, and principal Chiefs, than had ever been known at any for- mer treaty; it was agreed by them, that the beforementioned line should be run, when- ever the President of the United States, and the King of Spain should see fit, and that this agreement should not be forgot, and an ar- ticle was inserted in the said Treaty made
at Ceraïn, which is in the following words: Article the 5th. - "Whereas the Presi- dent of the United States of America and the King of Spain may deem it advisable to make the boundary line which separates their territories, the President shall give no- tice thereof to the Creek Chiefs, who shall furnish two principal Chiefs, and twenty hunters, to accompany the persons employed on this business as hunters and guides from the Choctaw country, to the head of St. Mary's. The Chiefs shall each receive half a dollar per day, and the hunters one quar- ter per day, and ammunition, and a reason- able value for the meat delivered by them for the use of the persons on this service."
So that my friends, you see by the pro- ceeding article entered into by your Nation, they agreed to the running of this line, which now appears to create so much alarm and uneasiness among you. I have been told that several of your chiefs who signed said Treaty (which now lays before me) whose names and characters well know, say that they knew nothing of it. This I am sorry to hear of my old friends who ought to have remembered what they have done, and who ought to have made the same known to all such of their countrymen as was not at the Treaty, and thereby, they would have pre- vented the uneasiness that has arisen from a want of matters being explained. I was present at Ceraïn when your nation agreed to let this line be run, agreeable to our treaty with Spain; and if I had then supposed it possible, that the running of this line could in any way injure your nation, or endanger your land or property, I certainly should have made it known and guarded your Chiefs against it, it being my duty then to do so; but I do declare to you, and the whole of the Creek Nation, that I then and still do, consider the running of the said line, as quite harmless to your interests and purely intended to fix the line of territory and jurisdiction between the United States and the Spanish government.
Whoever tells your people, or endeavors to lead them astray from the opinion I now give you, cannot be your friends, and there- fore must do it from ignorance, or what is worse, from a desire of seeing your nation involved in a ruinous war, which I pray God you may have wisdom and foresight, in time to discover and prevent such a calamity. That your nation should be alarmed for their safety, after hearing such declarations from the Spanish officer at St. Mary's, and others, I do not at all wonder at; but as they are now fully and truly informed of this business, I hope they will act with wisdom, and make use of every endeavor and im- mediate exertion to prevent the smallest injury to any person either White or Red people. From the experience I have had in the line of the Indian business, I can with the utmost confidence declare to the Creek people, that I know it to be the sincere and unalterable des- ire of the President, and every branch of the government of the United States, to preserve peace and good understanding with them, and all the Indian tribes, and to pro- mote by every means in their power, their prosperity as a people. As also to preserve and guard their lands and property entire to them. And that the government of the United States never will take a foot of land from the Indians, without their own free will and content being first obtained; Nei- ther will they suffer any of their people to intrude on them, or in any respect injure them or their property, whilst the Indians continue to conduct with peace and friendship towards the United States.
From your Talk just delivered, and the same appearing to be the voice of the people of your towns, near to which it is expected the line will run; I find that you and they do not understand the real intent and mean- ing of this line, which truly is no more than in order (as I have said before) to ascertain the limits, to which the government and laws of the United States and Spain shall extend; and not with any view or intention of taking from any of the Indian tribes, one single foot of their lands. Another principal design of this line is to have it exactly known what Indians and Indian lands, are within the territory of the United States of America and Spain; in order that the Indians and their property, should receive such pro- tection, and support from the nation within, whose territory they may appear to be, as is stipulated by existing Treaties between the White people and the Indians.
From what I have said, I trust that my Creek friends will see that the line which gives them so much uneasiness, at this time is of no consequence to them. For what injury can such a line do them, when they can en- joy their lands on either side of it, as they have done when there was no such line. When your old friends the English people lived in America, and the Spaniards in Flo- rida, this same boundary line was agreed on between them, and was marked in all their treaties, and though it was not actually mark- ed on the Trees, still it was marked in the papers of both nations, and by them well un- derstood. I believe that on enquiry among your old people, you will find this to be the case. The line that is now about to be marked by the Spanish and American gov- ernments, is merely to prevent at a future day, any misunderstanding, in not knowing how far the government of either extended, with- out having any view to lands.
Lines of a similar kind are established be- tween all white nations, whereby wars and much injury is prevented. The Americans and English have marked such a line between their territories to the north; and that line runs through the lands of numerous tribes of Indians, who find not the smallest incon- venience therefrom. These things I state to you, as further proofs that no harm can arise to the Creek Nation, from the line in question being run or marked. It gives me great pain that any such un- easiness should have arisen in the minds of my Indian friends, whereby the peace and happiness of them, and the people of this country should be in danger. But from what has been said by me at this time, I hope
all uneasiness and suspicion will be removed from their minds; and that they will be a temper, prudent and wise, and avoid thereby precipitating themselves, and the numberless offspring in a war with the white people, which you, and every Chief and War- rior in your land, must be sensible would end in their overthrow, and total ruin. My friends, on your return home, it is my advice, that not a moment be lost, in dis- patching runners to all parts of your Nation, to inform of this advice, and as given by a father to his Children, and enjoin on them, as they regard their future prosperity, that they will not be guilty of any rash act, or suf- fer blood to be spilt, which if once commences, God only knows where it may end. Ac- cording to your request, I will send off to morrow, an account of what has passed between us, to the President of the U. States, and also the Governor of Georgia. I have no influence with, or authority over the people who are running the line, for I would recommend it to them to go no further, until the opinion and pleasure of the Presi- dent of the United States, should be known. But should the people continue to run and mark the line, it is my advice that your peo- ple do not hinder or disturb them in so do- ing, as it cannot hurt any body.
As to your complaints against Colonel Hawkins, the Superintendent and his Depu- ties, it is a matter on which I can give no opinion, it being any sole object to endeav- our to preserve peace between our countries and to avoid any thing personal. Should your Nation receive the advice I now give them, with friendship, and adopt the same it will give me heart felt satisfaction and enable me in future, to subscribe myself their real friend, and devoted humble servant. JAMES SEAGROVE. To Methlogey, Chief of Mackadockey town, and through him to all whom it may concern.
NEW YORK, July 10. Capt. Sellers, arrived here yesterday, in 30 days from New Orleans, informs us, that GENERAL WILKINSON, was at that port when he, sailed, and intended to take his passage in the ship Peneba, of and for New York, which was to sail in 4 days after him. Capt. Hillyer, arrived here yesterday from Cape De Verde, informs, that on Tuesday last night, off Montauk Point, east end of Long Island, he heard a heavy firing, which lasted near three hours. (The above agrees with the account pub- lished in yesterday's Advertiser, under the head of New Bedford, except that Capt. Barney saw the new ship.) Yesterday arrived ship Lydia, Hillyer from Cape De Verde, sailed from New Amsterdam, 26 days cargo sails, consigned to Isaac Hicks. Left there, brig Betty, Middling, from St. Sebastian, to sail for Philadelphia in 2 days.
Extract of a letter from St. Thomas, 24th June, 1799, to a mercantile house in this city. "I have a letter from Dr. Stevens, of the 30th ult. from Cape Francois, who mentions in positive terms, that all matters were arranged with general Toussaint; that he had an interview with general Maitland, who was gone to Jamaica, and expected shortly to meet him again at Port au Prince. Every thing was settled between them, so as to secure the Americans an uninterrupted commerce with the colony. Rigaud, how- ever, was opposed to the measure; and 'tis not unlikely that he may occasion a defeat of the whole. Certain it is, that serious disputes exist between the two commanders, and there is no saying what may be the re- sult."
A gentleman just arrived in town, in- forms us, that on Friday last, the United States ship Connecticut of 24 guns, Capt. M. Tryon, was upset in the harbour of Mid- dleton, (Connecticut) in an attempt to ea- reen her. It was expected she would be raised by this day, without any material injury.
All persons indebted to the Estate of Judith Snowden deceased, are requested to make pay- ment to either of the subscribers, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ANN SNOWDEN, Administratrix. ROBERT SMITH, } Executors. ISAAC SNOWDEN, } Executrix. July 8. dt
All persons indebted to the Estate of the Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden deceased late of Cran- berry in the State of New Jersey, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, and those having any demands on the same to produce their ac- counts for settlement. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Administrator. July 8. dt
TO BE LET, A Large Commodious Cellar, Under Friends Meeting House, in Keys' Alley. Apply at LEONARD SNOWDEN'S, No. 130, North Front Street. July 10. dt
SCOTT'S GAZETTEER. This Day is Published, The 11th volume of the New & Universal Gazetteer; To which is prefixed an Introduction on the first principles of Geography & Astronomy; With a full account of the different Planets com- posing the Solar System; also, a Nomenclature explaining the essential terms in Geogra- phy and Astronomy. N.B. - A copy of the first volume is left at the principal book-stores, for the inspection of those who may be disposed to patronize the work - the subscribers are to pay four dollars and three quarters on the receipt of the first volume. July 9. dt
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 11.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Eight per cent. par, Six per Cent., Deferred 6 per Cent., Three per Cent., BANK United States, North America, Pennsylvania, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania, shares, East-India Company of N. A., Land Warrants, COURSE OF EXCHANGE, On London, Amsterdam, Hamburg.
[Amongst the many evils that arise from the predominance of newspapers over every other species of publication in America, it is not the least, that they become the almost exclusive records of many facts and circumstances, the importance of which demands frequent recurrence; thousands of things pass away in consequence, and after a very short period, virtually cease to exist.]
Fortunately, however, the grounds of this complaint do not uniformly exist; and instances sometimes occur, in which we are enabled by these very means to confound facts and put villainy to the blush.
I was led to this remark, by observing in a file of old newspapers, printed by Citizen Francis Bailey, numerous anecdotes and biographical sketches of the life of that virtuous Republican The Honorable Thomas McKean, Esquire, Doctor of Laws. One of these I am about to rescue from oblivion a duty the more grateful at the present moment, as every trait of civility, which can add lustre to the character of this mild, humane, sober, upright and dignified man, whom we are about publicly to applaud or condemn, by the solemn voice of the whole commonwealth, may be laid to belong to the public.
To His Excellency the President and the Honorable the members of the Supreme Executive Council:
The petition of the subscribers
TUMULTUOUSLY SHEWETH.
THAT your petitioners are much alarmed at a late proceeding of the Supreme court of this state in the case of colonel Eleazer Oswald, against whom an attachment hath been awarded, and without any trial by jury, he hath been condemned to fine and imprisonment by the court: that your petitioners cannot but consider it as unconstitutional and illegal to deny to a citizen of Pennsylvania the privilege of a trial by jury in any criminal prosecution, and subject him to the arbitrary discretion of the judges, by which he may suddenly and without time for preparation or defence, be hurried to a prison and destroyed: that your petitioners conceive that no man is safe if the judges at their will and pleasure may arrest a man upon a charge of contempt, and proceed to immediate punishment upon their own judgment as to law and fact: that if such proceedings are allowed, your petitioners apprehend that nothing can prevent the infamous proceedings of the star chamber of England from being revived in this country, it being the very grievance so highly complained of in that abominable court, that they proceeded by an arbitrary discretion, and frequently punished men with severity on frivolous pretences to gratify the malice of archbishop Laud, or some other member of the court: that your petitioners apprehend that the ninth section of the bill of rights of Pennsylvania was intended to secure to us the invaluable right of trial by jury in criminal cases, and to prevent such arbitrary proceedings as have been instituted in the case of colonel Oswald. Wherefore your petitioners pray, as the power of extending mercy and pardons is lodged with your excellency and your honors, that you will be graciously pleased to grant a pardon to the said Eleazer Oswald. And your petitioners will pray.
Samuel Wetmore, jr., Baldequy, Guy Bryan, Israel Israel, John D. Sergeant, George Hoffman, Dr. Jas. Hutchinson, Francis Bailey, Samuel Tyre, Hugh Ferguson, jun., Blair M'Clanahan, Andrew Kennedy, John Smith, Le Barbier Duplessis, Peter S. Dugdale, William Barton, David Furkison, Nathan Doy, Edward Pole, Charles Erdmann, John Barker, Wm. Shippen, jun., William Leonard, Robert Smith (3d at.), Edward Ross, William Rush, jun., Daniel Wistar, Charles Young. And a number of others.
ELECTION.
All those of the inhabitants of the County of Bucks, by laws qualified to vote for Members of Assembly, and who are desirous that JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, should succeed our present Supreme Magistrate, as Governor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are requested to meet at the house of Charles Stuart, in Doylestown, on Saturday the 17th of August, for the purpose of confuting what further measures may be necessary for promoting the election of Mr. Ross.
HENRY WYNKOOP, Chairman of the Bucks County Corresponding Committee. July 8, 1799.
It is said that Macdonald, commander of the Sanseculottish forces in the kingdom of Naples, is no other than the identical person who danced on the slack rope at the Circus, a few years ago. The present perilous condition of this nimble wight, it is conjectured, will amply call forth all his agility.
This day's Mail leaves us still in the dark, with regard to the destination of the last fleet of France. The loyal need entertain no apprehension, however, let the wind blow them whithersoever it will. Have the Spaniards joined them, all is yet very well: have they passed up the Mediterranean, still good: for, most assuredly they will never more behold the Pillars of Hercules. Have they flown on the wings of the wind, to Indus and the Ganges, still, all they can perform is at best but folly: they may inflict a wound, but can operate no reprieve to the gasping empire of Sanseculottism from the irretrievable ruin, which even now perhaps is upon it.
The best advice to these mad-cap marauders, which the most sanguine friendship could dictate, might be conveyed in the words of Horace, O! navis! quid agis? Fortiter occupa portum!
The Island of Sicily, we think, may, with much appearance of probability, be conjectured to be the destination of the Sanseculottish fleet, which lately sailed from Brest. The discomfited King had been able to withdraw thither very considerable treasures from the general wreck of the state: the Island abounds with every necessary of life: and its harbours are excellent and very safe: added to these circumstances, its defenceless state, its vicinity to the kingdom of Naples, where the French have so considerable a stake at hazard, concur in pointing out the Island of Sicily as a very probable object of the enterprize in hand.
Captain Smith, who carried out the Hessian Battalion from this port, to the Dey of Algiers, has just returned to this city. Capt. S. left Gibraltar the 25th May. On the 23d, in his way from Algiers to that port, met six sail of British men-of-war, going to reinforce Earl St. Vincent's.
On the 25th a report was in circulation at Gibraltar, that six of the French ships of the line had been dismissed.
Extract of letter from Gibraltar, May 15. "Since the British fleet left this, two large American ships from the West have been carried into Algiers by the French cruisers, who, with the Spanish gun-boats, seem to have blockaded this port. "The Disorder still continues in the Empire of Morocco."
MR. PENNO. I HAVE with concern observed several numbers in your paper, violently, and in my opinion improperly, censuring the Managers of the Alms-House and House of Employment; the attack must come from a source where jealousy, rivalry, or some other equally predominant passion of the mind, carried unfortunately to an intemperate degree, governs the man; otherwise I am confident he would not have taken so much pains unnecessarily to alarm the public by declaring the tax to be insupportable and what ought not to be submitted to. This, however, will have but little weight, as most of the citizens have taken pains to make themselves in some degree acquainted with that institution; they look upon it as of the first importance, whilst they believe it to be the most useful and benevolent in the United States. With respect to the objections made by the author of the attack (who is ashamed to give his name to the public) they may be answered in a few words. The Error of £45 discovered in the manufacturing account published is admitted, although of little importance in the pending dispute, by a writer, under the signature of W. In as simple a manner as possible to ascertain the actual expenditures of the Alms-House, for one year (as stated by W.) it is evident the average cost of each individual amounts only to one dollar per week the year through, notwithstanding the Managers of said house are obliged to pay at the rate of three dollars per week to the Pennsylvania Hospital for the maintenance of Maniacs, &c. sent to the latter, as they will not receive them on more favorable terms, which I have no doubt will be admitted by this anonymous writer, if he has any knowledge of the management of the Hospital, (of which there is but little doubt;) so that if the paupers are maintained at one third of the sum charged by another public institution, I should be glad to know how such insinuations and accusations as are thrown out by this spurious writer, can apply to the mismanagement of the Alms-House; for although the sum expended by the one House may be four times as great as that of the other, yet the number relieved are twelve times greater. It must be confessed by every discerning person, that, instead of our city being infested by beggars, as was the case a few years ago, they are now comfortably maintained in this house, and it is an uncommon sight to see a beggar in the streets: at the same time it is admitted there are some cases where the benefits of the institution have been extended to persons not entitled to them, but such cases are few, and the censure more properly applies to the out door overseers, however, it is impossible at all times to prevent deception. As to the product of the manufactures, and the evident declension of labour about which so much has been said, I will ask, how it can be expected a number of persons, brought to the Alms-House in consequence of the infirmities of old age, sickness, lameness or insanity, can be supposed to produce much by their labours, and I will venture to say there are not twenty men in the house at one time who are capable of work except occasionally to pick oakum, and that the de-
crease in the production of labor is in great measure owing to the alterations which have taken place in the system; for as the number of heavy idle persons, able to do work, formerly admitted, were much more considerable than at present and for several years past, of course the manufactures were and ought to have been more extensive. The Alms House may now more properly be called an Infirmary, than a House of Employment. I will only add that as every allowance ought to be made by a generous public, and no doubt will (tho' pains and affidavit of the writer alluded to, to the contrary notwithstanding) in consequence of the many drawbacks and disadvantages under which the Institution has labored, by the dreadful yellow fever, which raged with great violence for two successive seasons, and consequently increased the number of distressed and unhappy objects nearly in a two fold proportion, the conclusion is evident that the expenses to the public have unavoidably augmented, and although the taxes for the last two years are greater than they were ever before, I believe the benevolent citizens of Philadelphia will not complain of the burthen, but rejoice at the happy success and noble purposes to which their money has been applied in relieving many of our miserable and unhappy fellow creatures. CHARITAS.
POSTSCRIPT. A Letter from the Consul of the United States, at Gibraltar, of which the following is a Copy, was received this morning at the Office of the Secretary of State. Gibraltar, 7th May, 1799. SIR, THE bearer of my last being still detained, I have now to inform you that on the 4th inst. arrived his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war Childers, in six days from the Channel Fleet, with advice of the French fleet, consisting of 15 sail of the line, having swept out of Brest in a fog, unperceived. Said sloop met an English frigate, from whom she learned that she had been chased by the out scouts of an enemy's fleet of 19 sail of the line, supposed to be the above one, joined by 4 Spanish ships from Ferrol: they were seen in the latitude of Oporto. This the Earl St. Vincent communicated to me, that I might apprise the commanders of American vessels bound to the westward, of their danger. Admiral Lord Keith, with the British fleet of 14 sail of the line, was at anchor off Cadiz: on receipt of the above intelligence they got under way, and went for Cape St. Vincent. A French admiral and several officers arrived at Cadiz some days ago, to take the command of some of the Spanish ships; from which it is conjectured a junction of those fleets was in agitation. When the Childers left the Channel fleet it was proceeding for the Coast of Ireland. On the evening of the 5th inst. the French fleet passed the Gut, going to the eastward, with a fresh southerly wind, and very hazy: 24 sail were counted, of which 19 of the line. Next morning Earl St. Vincent sent to inform me that the Americans bound to the westward should be ready to proceed the moment the wind came about, as the French fleet went past us yesterday. Open boats, &c. are sent to endeavor to get out of the Gut with dispatches to apprise Lord Keith of the French fleet having passed this, and to follow them. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient and Most humble servant, JOHN GAVINO, 15th May. On the 10th inst. Lord Keith, with his fleet, arrived here from off Cadiz. When Earl St. Vincent embarked, and they sailed next day with 16 sail of the line, of which six three deckers, for the east. It seems that Spain has given up to France 15 sail of the line at Cadiz; and by the report of several boats, 19 sail of the line from thence, with some frigates, passed this port to the east two nights ago. Several cutters in quest of the Brest fleet, and dispatches, &c. have arrived from England. Admiral Gardiner is expected off Cadiz with 15 sail of the line, which no doubt will go up the Mediterranean when they find the French and Spaniards are gone there.
REPORT
Of the SEXTONS of the different CHURCHES of the number of Funerals at their grounds the 24 hours preceding 12 o'clock, July 11, 1799.
Table with 2 columns: Church Name, Number. Includes entries for Christ Church, St. Peter's, St. Paul's, 1st Presbyterian Church, 2d do. do., 3d do. do., Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's Church, Trinity Church, Friends, Free Quakers, Sweden Church, German Lutheran, German Reformed Presbyterian, Moravians, Methodists, Baptists, Universalists, Public burying Ground, [and 1 black child.]
By order of the Board of Health, WM. ALLEN, Health Officer.
Pennsylvania Hospital,
7th month 1, 1799.
The sitting Managers are for this month, SAMUEL CLARK, No. 38, north Fifth-street JOHN DORSEY, No. 22, north Third-street The attending Physicians are for this month Dr. Shippen, No. 10, Prune-street. Dr. Barton, No. 44, north Fifth-street. Applications for admission of patients must be in the first instance to one of those Physicians, and then to either of the Managers; the Managers and Physicians always attend at the Hospital, on 4th and 7th day in every week, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Accidents of fractured limbs, happening to Ringers or others in the streets, and brought in at the time, are immediately admitted as poor, at the gate. And poor persons attending on the aforesaid days will receive medicine and advice gratis. Published by request of the sitting Managers and Physicians. SAMUEL COATES.
Gazette Marine List.
Boston, July 4.
The Black Joke privateer of New York, has captured and carried into Tortola, a French ship and Brig valued at 15,000l sterling.
The Nancy, Jackson, from St Thomas, for Providence, was lately fallen in with, water logged, all the crew but the captain had perished; he was delirious. The vessel was cleared of water, the captain recovered his senses, and the property will be principally saved.
Kingston, (Jam.) May 25.
A French privateer sch. of 10 four pounders and 94 men, we learn, arrived at Rio de la Hache, with an American brig of 8 guns, bound from Currazos to Carthagena, with dry goods to the amount of 45,000 dollars. An American Schooner of equal force had an engagement with her, and beat her off, in which action five of her men were killed.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company,
JULY 8th 1799.
At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company a dividend of Eight Dollars per share is declared for the last six months, which will be applied agreeable to a Resolution of the Stockholders the 12th June 1797. Extract from the minutes Wm. GOFFET, Secretary. mwfw
To the Inhabitants of the City of Philadelphia, the District of Southwark & the Northern Liberties. Notice is Hereby Given, THAT the following places are appointed for the reception of LOST CHILDREN, where they will be taken care of until applied for -to wit-
1. At the house of Frederick Keilheffer, sign of the Fleece and Dove, No. 420, North Second, near Callowhill-street. 2. At the house of Michael Kirts, sign of the Indian King, No. 80, Market-street. 3. At Martin Rizer's, sign of the Marquis La Fayette, No. 222, South Second-street, opposite the New-Market. The Printers of the different papers in the city are requested to publish the above a few times in their papers, and they will oblige a friend to humanity. June 25
THE Committee of Montgomery
County appointed for the purpose of reviewing the election of JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, Governor of the State of Pennsylvania, and full other freemen of said county as heretofore, to promote the election of Mr. Ross, as heretofore requested to meet at the house lately occupied by John Wertz, in Wilt-pain Township, on Saturday the 27th inst.
Montgomery county, July 8 (11)
Just Received, and for Sale by
PAUL BECK, Jr.
No. 11, SOUTH WATER STREET,
Patent Sheathing Copper,
From 16 oz. to 24 oz. per foot.
Table with 3 columns: Copper in sheets, Weight, Price per sheet. Includes entries for 48 by 24 from 6 to 60 lb. pr sheet, 52 by 26 6 37 lb. do., 60 by 30 8 60 lb. do., 60 by 36 70 82 lb. do., 60 by 39 100 110 lb. do., 72 by 16 14 15 lb. do., 72 by 18 15 14 lb. do., 90 by 20 20 22 lb. do.
Bottom Pipes, of various sizes, Flat Bottoms, from 10 to 18 inches diameter, Screwed Nails (polished) 1-8 inch to 2-1/2 inches, Flat Nails, from 1-2 inch to 7 inches, Clinch Rings, from 1-2 inch to 1-1/2 inch, Copper Bolts, from 5-8 inch to 1-1/2 inch.
ALSO,
100 tiers fresh rice, 60 pints brandy oil and 4th proof, Imperial, hysop, hyssop, leuchong and bohea teas, 20 hogheads alluv., 25 do. do. copper, Made in hogheads, barrels and kegs, Spanish, French and Carolina indigo, 30 hhd. w. chaffer, 300 bags of pepper, Nutmegs, mace and cloves, 30 tons flour B & B No. 110 9, 50 kegs of powder, Port wine in pipe, 30 tales of cotton, July 11.
For Cape Francois,
THE BRIG
CLARISSA,
To sail on Sunday next, For passage only, apply to the captain on board, at the Still-house wharf, or to James Yard. July 11.
Martha Furnace, July 8, 1799.
WHEREAS my wife Rebecca, has copped from my bed and board, without any just provocation—this is to forewarn any person from trusting her on any account, as after this date I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. JOHN SIMMERS. July 11.
WHEREAS,
An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Ellez, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattles, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars; And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by six land warrants; Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall at pear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) 1091am
PRATT & KINTZING,
No. 95, north Water street,
HAVE FOR SALE,
Ninety Packages Ticklenburghs,
Hempsen linen and Denabungs, from 3/6 to 2/9 per ell.
75 bales brown holland, brown rolls and wide Po-lish rolls, suitable for coffee and cotton bags &c. &c.
20 chests paterbier 22 or white rolls
14 pipes choice old port wine
A few cases claret!
25 tons hemp
1 box fine pistilles
1 do. Sheffield linen
1 do. brown Holland
1 do. bed ticks, assorted
50 pieces Madras blhfs.
2 boxes Ruffs drilling
1 do. cambricks and lawns
1 do. tapes
2 bales coffee bags
1 box hunting for colors
2 packages oil cloths
1 barrel huff-boxes
1 chest quilts
A few do. slates and pencils
4 chests Nuremberg toys, &c. &c.
The above are entitled to drawback, and will be sold at reasonable prices and a generous credit. July 5
42 Hhds of Richmond
TOBACCO,
of an excellent quality,
FOR SALE BY
Peter Barker & Co.
No 148, High street
6 mo. 8
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans,
Insolvent Debt rs, in the county of Sussex,
are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. C.E. CASE, assignee. June 25
OFFICE
No. 14 Chestnut street, or No. 25 Arch street,
FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
Commission Business,
Transacted Extensively.
MONEY ADVANCED,
On good Paper, on Mortgages and Merchandise.
Also, Purchases and Sales of LANDS made,
By JAMES NEWPO. July 5
HAIR SEATINGS,
Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 33 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8
Original American Novels.
FOR SALE
At Dickins's Paper, Stationary and Book store,
No. 41 Market-street,
PHILADELPHIA.
Wieland; or the Transformation,
Ormond; or the Secret Witness,
Arthur Mervyn; or Memoirs of
the year 1793
Price one dollar each
July 5
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland for the benefit of the insolvent act, and they have appointed the 4th Monday in August to hear me and my creditors at the court in Sunbury, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper. JACOB RESSER. July 2, 1799.
CANAL OFFICE,
June, 28th 1799.
A MEETING of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation will be held on Thursday the 8th of August next, at 6 o'clock in the Evening at the Canal Office.
By order of the President, GEORGE MORRALL, Sec'y to Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company. June 29

For Sale. Glasgow Works & Farm, Situated in Montgomery county, about one mile and a half from Pottstown.
The Farm consists of upwards of eight hundred acres of land, about two hundred and fifty of which is woodland; a large proportion excellent watered meadow, besides clover fields, and a good orchard. There are about 125 acres of good wheat and rye now in the ground; from sixty to seventy tons of hay are made annually; the fences have been repaired within the last three years with twelve thousand new chestnut rails, none of which were made on the place.
The Works consist of a forge for the manufacturing of bar iron, well managed; a tilt hammer; a grist mill with two pairs of stones, one pair of them burrs, with rolling screen, &c. a saw mill, and Smith's shop, the whole in good order. There is a sufficient stock of cord wood now coming to supply the works for one year, and the Subscriber will engage to furnish within a convenient distance, as much more, to be cut next winter, making together two years stock from this time.
Near the works is the dwelling house large and roomy, and commanding an extensive view; a barn, stables for a number of horses, wash, smoke, ice, and milk houses, of stone; and two gardens inclosed with stone walls, with a sufficient number of houses for the accommodation of workmen, and a large stone coal house. There has also been lately built a two-story stone dwelling house for a tenant who works part of the farm.
The purchaser can be accommodated with wagons, horses, and every other kind of stock, necessary for carrying on the business.
About one fifth of the purchase money will be wanted, and the remainder in yearly installments.
The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Rosland, no. 23, north Second street, or to the Subscriber on the premises.
JOSEPH POTTS, Junr. July 3 3aw3w
FOR SALE, At the two mile stone, on the Wessahickon, or Ridge Road.
A Plate containing about eighty acres, in part or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 x 22 feet front, by 43 x 22 deep, a scullery, milk house, pump, ice house, a farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house (supplied by a spring). The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the manor house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. Foreigners apply to
SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
Removal.
THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter. Has removed to No. 126, South Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's
HATS.
Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale. He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of
Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. Jan. 29 1aw6m
Notice. The subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth street. April 26 dutm
Valuable Lands FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Tuesday the 23rd day of July next, at the Tontine Coffee-House, in the City of New-York, 48,000 acres, of very valuable Land, situate in the county of Tioga, state of New-York, Southerly of the military tract and Northerly of the town of Chemung, being part of the tract, commonly known by the name of Watkins and Flint's great tract; this tract is surveyed, and divided into Townships and quarter Townships, and the premises hereby advertised for sale, consists of the North East and North West quarters of Township No. 1, the South West quarter of Township No. 6, the North East quarter of Township No. 7, South East quarter of Township No. 8, the North West quarter of Township No. 9, and two lots, in Township No. 11, and 12, adjoining the Owego River, or Creek, containing together upwards of 3000 acres. Two of the above mentioned quarter Townships are divided into lots from 250 to 200 acres; there are a number of settlers on the tract, and several good roads pass through it, and the surrounding country is in a rapid state of improvement. These lands will be sold in quarter Townships, or smaller quantities to accommodate the purchasers, on the following easy terms. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the execution of the Deed, and the Residue to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, or other good security. The title is indisputable, and the maps and field books containing a description of the lands, may be seen, by applying to Colonel Aaron Burr, Henry Rutgers, Alexander Robertson, or Marinus Willet of the city of New York, who will assist with any person, inclining to purchase previous to the above day of Sale. New-York, May 23. 25 Sts
ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 172, Market Street, nearly opposite the Coondegger Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. 4th mo. 10. eodif
LAST NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Thomas, A GENERAL meeting of the Creditors is intended to be called, for Thursday the first of August next, when those persons only as shall then have furnished their accounts can be recognized as such. At that meeting the Assignees hope to have it in their power to lay before them a circumstantial account of his concerns; and to propose some mode of adjustment to the Creditors. Those who neglect to furnish their accounts before that day, will be excluded from the benefit of any arrangements that may be then made. Samuel W. Fisher, } Assignees of William Buckley, } Jos. Thomas John Hall, } w&f.17A. July 3
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 31st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarawas branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
For Sale,
TWO three story Brick Houses, situated on the corner of King and Columbus streets, being equal to any situation in Alexandria, for the wholesale or retail business. The houses are 40 feet by 28, the stories are lofty, and the brick work done in the most elegant manner with rock roots. One of the houses can be immediately occupied, being completely finished, the other will be finished by the first of October next. The back buildings to the above premises are also of brick, 76 feet square, with a number of other conveniences for the accommodation of a genteel family.
Each of the above houses will be sold subject to a ground rent of 40 dollars, with the privilege of buying out at twelve and half year's purchase any time within four years from this date. Dry goods and groceries will be taken in part payment.
For terms apply to Mr. John Barnes, No. 16 South Third street, or John Fodor or Nicholas Vots in Alexandria. June 12. 9cod4w.
Patent Ploughs,
To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atison Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Barker, Woodbury—and Jeffie 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 nails and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure.
Patent rights for vending with infractions 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 in 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 1aw6m
This Day is Published By B. DAVIES, at No. 68, High Street, The Philadelphia Magazine and Review;
Being the last number of the first volume. The Appendix and Index will be ready to be delivered to subscribers on Tuesday the 9th instant, for which nothing will be demanded. This volume will be bound in marble boards, and red leather backs, lettered, and 67 cents.—Subscribers who choose to have their numbers put up in this manner, will be accommodated by leaving them at the Editor's, with 25 cents for the cost of binding. July 5 4t
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Burlington, Newtown, Scotch-Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the popularity of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Through-Fare from Philadelphia to New York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is among the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country; and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift-Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Burlington, where it stops to Breakfast; from Burlington it goes through New-town to Penn-town to dinner; from Penn-town through Hopewell, Millstone, Bound-brook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch-Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For fares at New-York, application may be made to Edward Martin, Old Coffee-house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtlandt, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on 14 lbs. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one hundred dollars, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will, however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But, the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention. They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or inuendo is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellencies; and the Proprietors of the Swift-Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns, spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Burlington JOSEPH THORNTON, Newtown NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } JACOB KESLER, } JOHN MORRHEAD, Pennytown T. KALMAN, near Millstone ELLAS COMBES, Bound Brook R. SANSBURY, Scotch Plains ISAAC RAWLE, } ROBERT PEARSON, } Springfield. broad June 22. 68 5f.
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER,
Pine, near Fifth-street. WOOLWICH proof Canoes—9 pounders, 67-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete ditto—6 pounders, 51-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Caronades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6-1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24 lb. Cannister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Clare and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton Ale in casks of 7 dozen each. march 8. 3aw 4t
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the Subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Comt'le. SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg't. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. (76) d.w. (m.w. sa 1f)
IS OFFERED FOR SALE, (if speedily applied for)
A VALUABLE parcel of Land in Ann Arundel county, not far from the city of Annapolis and about 30 miles from the city of Washington. On one of these tracts is a most elegant two story Brick Dwelling House, 4 rooms on a floor, beautifully situated in an excellent and healthy neighbourhood. This body of Land will be sold in lots or in a large body. There are several tenements on said tract which rent for something considerable per ann. A further description is deemed unnecessary. Apply to the printer. June 1. taw6v.
TO RENT,
The HOUSE lately occupied by the British Commissioners, No. 7, North Eighth Street. June 17 J. GAW.
Valuable Property for Sale,
In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 24 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 193, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5. taw11self
TO BE LET,
A large and commodious three story HOUSE, Situated at the corner of Second and Union streets. There are 4 rooms on a floor, and back buildings three story high, with excellent cellars under the whole—Also a large Yard with Stables and Coach House. Apply to ARCHIBALD M'CALL, No. 187 South Second Street. June 8. eodf
ALL PERSONS,
INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. } jan. 8. taw1f
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
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 Act 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. taw1f
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the Estate of Sharp Delany deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscribers. Those having claims are desired to present them properly authenticated. DAN. S. DELANY } Administrators. THOS. R. DELANY } June 19. eodam.
LOST,
Either in the City, or on the road to Germantown, SOME papers of no value but to the owner. They were enclosed in a newspaper—If delivered at this office, the person leaving them shall be rewarded. June 14. taw1f
Valuable Lands for Sale.
On Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract of Land, situated on the South side and bordering on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres to each. The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers proved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual installments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of such debts, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the date of Maryland. April 19. d. am
Samuel Miles, jun'r.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
Notice is hereby given,
To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, } Assignees CORNETS COMEGYS, } JOHN ALLEN, } Feb. 14. 3aw1f
To be Sold or Exchanged,
FOR Property within twelve miles of the City of Philadelphia, and on the Bristol Road; A beautiful and very highly cultivated
FARM.
For particulars, see the office of C. Lebarber du Pleiss, No. 25 South Third Street. June 29.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED,
FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Fifth and Thirteenth-streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 28th day of this instant Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second time of his desertion) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, dim built. The other, Harry Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, sandy hair, a remarkable ringworm on the left of his lip—(Went off in uniform.)
N. B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known at present.
W. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps May 29.
A VENDRE.
(Si l'on se presente sans retard.)
DES TERRES EXCELLENTES, situees dans le comte d'Arundel, pres de la Ville d'Annapolis, a environ 30 miles de la cite de Washington. Une de ces Terres a une superbe maison en brique, a trois etages, contenant 4 chambres par chaque etage. La situation en est charmante, l'air y est bon, et le terrain et les eaux plus agreables. Ces Terres se vendront en petits lots, ou bien en gros, comme il pourra convenir aux acheteurs. Il y a plusieurs petites habitations pour les Terres, don. le loyer par an monte a une somme considerable. Si l'on vendroit une description plus particuliere, il faut adresser a l'imprimerie de cette feuille. 8 juin. 1aw6v
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
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Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets—the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it.
Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, to that the front on the water is sixty seven feet 6 inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmeyer esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant.
A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northwest of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it.
A plantation in Sligo Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 23 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow; a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises.
A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grame Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state.
The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7. 1aw1f
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