Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-08-28 00:00:00

Mr. Plummer Esq.
Epping N.Y.
587
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1860.
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is eight Dollars a year. Subscribers who reside at a distance from the place of publication, and whose papers are sent per post, pay five months' subscription in advance, and one dollar annual for enclosing and directing their papers. The payments to be always six months in advance.
For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c.
The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business... in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. This terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Who has For Sale,
TWO Sloops, well calculated for the river trade.
The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Oak frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order.
The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of JAMES MOORE, or the subject, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Ship & Insurance Broker,
THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. Philadelphia, August 24th, 1798.
FOR SALE,
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 100 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 50 casks yellow ochre 15 tierces bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular 1 Madeira Wines India market 1 Teneriffe do. in hogsheads and pipes Old Port do. in bottles Emery Claret bottles 6 cases of Gingham, Dimities, Mullinets &c. assorted for the West-India market 4 to 10 and 12 inch cables and 10 coils of cordage Writing slates, ink stands and presses 20 purchases Jamaica rum 1 bale scaming twine 160 bundles floating paper NICKLIN & GRIFFITHS. tutu&fctf
STAMPS.
W. GRIFFITHS, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Begs leave to inform such persons in the southern part of the city (who may find it inconvenient to go farther up for their stamps) that at his store, No. 177, South Second, near Spruce Street, he has a general supply for distribution. He has just received from London, by the way of New York, an elegant assortment of Morocco Articles, viz. travelling, dressing, writing and drilling cases, with instruments very complete; Pocket Books; Bibles; Thread Cakes, Perfumes, &c. in the greatest variety and best manufacture. Life-size on hand—Chairs of every part of the American Coast; Prints framed and glazed, Drawing Books and Portable Desks, which with his usual Stock, W. G. hopes will not be unworthy the attention of ladies or gentlemen who make use of such goods. A number of small Dutch RIFLES, cheap July 30
Madeira Wine.
A few pipes of remarkably fine MADEIRA WINE fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price—For sale by JAMES YARD. July 26.
Should a gentleman, a native of Teneriffe, who has been known in America by the name of Lewis Maria Ceval, at one time, and at another by that of Lewis Ceval P. Miller, be alive, and will apply to James Barry, of Baltimore, he will hear of something big to his interest. Or should he be deceased, any person who will adduce a certificate of his death, properly authenticated, will be rewarded with twenty dollars, by applying as above. Mr. Peller is supposed to be some where in the State of Massachusetts. August 1.
Bakenridge—for sale IT consists of 220 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Shelburne). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the Ebb by the river Delaware. There are on its number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small appearance would put it in complete repair. The orchard contains 1000 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of land 1500 more other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the town of Newark and Elizabeth; 10 from Morris-Town and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is fixed per acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of J. McLENN & Co. No. 18, Chestnut Street. February 2.
FOREIGNERS MAY, by virtue of an act passed at November session 1797, held by deed, or by will, lands in that part of Maryland called the district of Columbia, and the same may be transmitted to, and inherited by their heirs, &c. as if they were citizens. Within the district of Columbia, upon the eastern branch of Potomack, opposite squares No. 1124, and 1125 in the city Washington, are 360 acres of referred wood land For Sale. Its advantages are numerous, possessing three or four elegant heights, many fine springs, and an abundance of timber, principally white oaks. For a dock or ship yard, no position can boast of equal benefits, having two coves, with narrow entrances, from which at an easy expense, tide water might be excluded, and docks sunk, large enough to receive vessels of any size. Wishing to retain an interest in the property, I would prefer selling an undivided half or three eighths. GEORGE FRENCH. For terms apply to Mr. Charles Minifie, Union Street, Philadelphia, or Mr. Robert Wallis, Baltimore. July 22.
To be Let, An airy three Story Brick House, ON the south side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth Street, formerly occupied as the Surveyor General's Office—Enquire at No. 11, Chestnut Street. August 10.
Boston Glass, THE Company now engaged in carrying on the Glass Manufactory, with pleasure advise the public, they have at length brought the business into a situation that will allow them to promise a strict punctuality in the execution of all orders, and a superiority in the glass they manufacture to any imported. Their Agents, Messrs. JOSEPH A. VINEY and Co. of Philadelphia, will receive and transmit to the Company, orders from any part of the Southern States, and will contract for the delivery of the Glass, on terms as reasonable as could be procured from the Company themselves. Letters and orders directed to Charles F. Kuffner, at the works in Boston, shall meet their particular attention. N. B. They cut of any size from 6 by 8 to 18 by 24 inches. July 27.
NOTICE. WHEREAS it is enacted by the 7th section of "an act to augment the army of the United States and for other purposes" passed the 16th of July, 1798, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized to appoint a number not exceeding four, teachers of the arts and sciences necessary for the instruction of the artillery and engineers, who shall be entitled to the monthly pay of fifty dollars, and two rations per day. NOTICE IS THEREFORE GIVEN to those gentlemen who are qualified and desirous to engage as teachers upon the terms expressed in the said act, of the sciences necessary to the artillery and engineers, to forward their applications and recommendations to the Secretary for the department of war. The sciences most necessary to the artillery and engineers, are the several branches of the mathematics, particularly gunnery, fortification, hydraulics, hydrostatics, and the calculations of masonry, timber, &c. also mineralogy, military architecture and designing. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War, dsw July 31.
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given; A Large convenient, well finished house, No. 215 High-street, lately occupied by Doctor Willar, with Coach house and Stables—Enquire of WILLIAM SHREFF, No 168, High-street. July 31.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogsheads RUM, Of high proof and fine flavour July 19.
MADRAS AND VENTAPAULEM HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. May 18.
OX BEEF. 100 Barrels of Beef of best quality, put 50 half Barrels up with care for long voyages. 100 Barrels of Connecticut Pork. 50 Barrels of Connecticut Tongues. W I N E S. 35 Pipes of Madeira Wine 30 Pipes of Port 30 half casks of Sherry 30 Casks of Lisbon 300 Casks of French Claret, of excellent quality. 800 Barrels of Scraped FLOUR, 100 Barrels of Condensed, and 20 Boxes of best Durham Mustard. For Sale by John Skyrin, Landenberg's Wharf. codtf May 4.
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 3 16ths of a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT. FOR SALE, Two three Story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situated on Water Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water Street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factory, or other who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply printer. April 5.
West-Indian from Madeira. THOSE Gentlemen who have Wines on board the West-Indian are informed she is now discharging at South-street Wharf, are invited to hasten down their permits, the Vessel being immediately wanted. Peter Blight. Who wants to Purchase, 100 Barrels of good Prime or Mels Beef 100 ditto Pork 7 or 800 ditto fine Flour 4 or 5000 bushels Indian Corn. LANDING From the West Indian, A choice parcel of Phelps's old particular Wine in Pipes fit for immediate use. August 15.
CAUTION. WHEREAS a certain person swindled from me on the first inst. by giving me in lieu thereof a forged check on the Bank of North America, a note of that date, drawn in my favour by Mr. John Travis, and payable in six months, for three thousand four hundred and fifty seven dollars and forty-six cents. ALL persons are desired not to receive any transfer of it, as it will not be paid by either the drawer or endorser unless recovered by law. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Race Street. August 6.
The Public are hereby informed, THAT I did not authorize Col. William Nichols to declare, that I would not pay unless recovered by law, my note alluded to in the caption of the 6th of August, published in the Gazette of the United States of last evening. I sincerely lament his loss, and told him I would do all I could do consistently with my credit to serve him, but went no further. JOHN TRAVIS. August 7.
INSURANCE OFFICE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, August 1st, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of fifty-five dollars on each share of the Stock of this Company, for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives after the 10th instant. James S. Cox, President. August 2.
TO BE SOLD, THE time of an intended Dutch Servant BOY, who has ten years to serve. He has had the small pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity Benjamin Monteth Master, from Laguira, CONSISTING OF 945 Kegs of Cocoa 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo 210 Bales of Cotton 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willings & Francis. No. Eleventh Street. July 2.
To be Sold, An elegant and convenient House, In Chestnut Street, west door to the Bank of North America. THE lot is thirty by one hundred and seventy eight. The House has been thoroughly repaired within a few months. Apply to the Printer. August 8.
Public Notice is hereby given, That proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury for supplying the United States with a number not exceeding Forty thousand stands of arms, on the following conditions. 1st. The arms shall be manufactured in the United States, conformable to the Charlestown pattern; the barrels shall be proofed, and the muskets inspected agreeable to the rules now practiced and required by the United States:—the Locks shall be duly hardened; the Ramrods and Bayonets shall be properly fitted; and the mountings, stocks, and every other particular shall be finished in a workman-like manner. 2d. The proposals must specify the number which the party is willing to furnish and the time or times of delivery:—One fourth of the proposed number must be delivered in six months, one fourth in twelve months, and the remainder in eighteen months from the time of signing the contracts; the public will not be considered as bound to receive any arms, which are not ready for delivery within the times proposed. 3d. For every stand of arms, with Bayonet and Ramrod complete as aforesaid, the United States will allow thirteen dollars and forty cents. 4th. When practicable and consistent with existing arrangements, seasoned flocks will be delivered from the public stores in Philadelphia to contractors, at the rate of twenty-five cents each. 5th. The arms will be received in the respective states at places to be hereafter designated—The United States shall not be bound to prove less than five hundred barrels at one time, unless the barrels are transported to some public factory or deposit of arms, in which case any number not less than one hundred will be proved. 6th. The parties contracting will be required to give bonds with sureties for fulfilling their engagements: No money will be advanced unless indispensable testimonials of skill and ability to execute the proposed contracts are produced nor in cases where proposals are made for a less number than one thousand stands of arms; the right of judging of the expediency of making advances of money is absolutely reserved. 7th. Unit contracts are made for supplying forty thousand stands of arms, the sum of thirteen dollars and forty cents will be paid at the Treasury for every complete stand of arms manufactured in the United States, and which may be delivered in parcels of not less than twenty into the public arsenals, already or hereafter to be established. Those who propose to deliver arms must however indicate their intentions seasonably to the office of the Secretary of the Treasury. For the Secretary of the Treasury, John Steele, comptroller. Treasury Department June 22d, 1798.
To be Sold, at private Sale, A Plantation of 143 acres, situate in White Marsh township, in the county of Montgomery, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and on the public road leading from Bywood by the Broad-Extravers toward Horsham, and about one quarter of a mile from said road, also about the same distance from the Skippack road and about the same distance from the late residence of James Morris Esq. deceased. It is bounded by lands of Anthony Morris Esq. Jacob Reiff and Dextler. About ten acres are good watered meadow, about 15 or 20 are under cover, and about 15 acres are well timbered. The buildings in the above farm consist of a two-story stone dwelling-house, a large stone barn and stone spring-house. There is also on the premises a young orchard of about 150 apple trees. This farm has real advantages of water, as there is an excellent never-failing stream passing by the house and barn, in such a manner as to supply the same as well as every field with a sufficient quantity. The spring over which the spring-house is built, is excellent water, and is also very near and convenient to the dwelling house. The situation of this place is healthy and in a good neighborhood, and is near to several different places of worship, and within the distance of half a mile from two grist and saw mills, also near iron-works. This farm will be sold together or divided into two parts, as may suit the purchasers. Also a two-story stone house with a barn and carriage house and lot of land situate on Chestnut Hill. It is a very high and healthy situation, and commands a very extensive and beautiful prospect. Possession of part of the house may be had immediately. For further particulars apply to Henry Pratt, No 94. North Water Street Philadelphia, or to CHRISTOPHER HETDRICK, on Chestnut Hill. Chestnut Hill, August 14th, 1798.
Epidemic and Pestilential Diseases. A DISSERTATION ON THE SOURCES THEREOF, IN which it is attempted to prove from numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states and vicissitudes of the atmosphere. By CHARLES McLEAN, Calcutta. This valuable work, together with a view of the Science of Life, and a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility—Neatly printed on fine wove paper, and bound in boards, are now to be had at W. YOUNG'S Book Store, The corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, (Price One Dollar.) August 14.
Bengal Goods, CONSISTING OF BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Cossas Maharaungungy Chintz Guzzinas Tookerys Eliahad Bafas Wrought Muslins Long Drawers Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets ALSO, Carolina Indigo Coffee in hogsheads A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE. For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. July 14.
Mails for South-Carolina & Georgia, PACKETS are now provided for carrying the public mails by water between Philadelphia and Charleston. They will leave Philadelphia on Friday. The post by land will be continued twice a week until an experiment is made in regard to the expedition and regularity of the packets. If any person chuses to have their letters sent by land only, they will please to write the word Land upon the letters; otherwise they will be sent by the conveyance which will first start after the letters are left in the post-office. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, August 11, 1798.
The following Certificates OF Funded Debt in the Bank of United States Stock, were forwarded from England per the Countess of Essex Packet, in the 11th month, 1797, which vessel has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost. 4000 dollars 4 per cent. Stock, standing on the books of the Treasury, in the name of Bird Savage and Bird Certificates No 189, dated July 19th, '96. Ten shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of Miller, Hart & Co. of London, in one Certificate, No. 260673, dated the 11th day of January, 1797. For the renewal of which certificates, application is intended to be made at the Office of the Treasury of the United States, and at the Bank of United States; of which all persons interested therein, are desired to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Philadelphia, 5 mo. 26, 1798.
John Haines & Wm. Jones, Beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced a Co-partnership in the SADDLING BUSINESS, which will in future be carried on under the firm of HAINES & JONES, in Market Street, No. 132, one door above the corner of Fourth, where they presume (at least to hope) that their attention to, and knowledge in business, their determination to serve on the best terms, and their known attachment as Native Americans to the Government, and Constitution of their Country, will entitle them to the encouragement of a generous public. Although they cannot boast of having acquired their experience in any part of Europe, yet they take the liberty of pleading themselves, that their manufacture shall be inferior to none in this city. June 26.
FOR SALE, A FARM on the road leading to State Island, within four and a half miles of Philadelphia, containing 45 acres in the highest state of cultivation—25 acres of which is meadow, the remainder upland. There is on the premises, a new frame House and Barn, with an excellent kitchen garden, containing a great number of fruit Trees.—Immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to Thomas W. Francis, No. 83 South Third Street. July 18.
Territory of the United States north-west of the River Ohio. Washington County, R. WHEREAS a Writ of Attachment had issued out of the court of Common Pleas in said county, directed to the Sheriff of said county, returnable to the 10th day of August, 1797, at the suit of Giffen Greene, Esq. against the Goods and Chattels, Lands, Tenements, Rents, Rents, Rights and Credits of A. S. Barret, Esq. for the sum of Dollars. And whereas, the said Sheriff, by virtue of said Writ attached a Lot of Land lying in said county, containing one hundred acres, the property of the defendant. NOTICE is therefore given to the said A. S. Barret that unless he doth appear and give Special Bail to the Action, Judgment will be entered by Default, and the land above-mentioned will be sold as the law directs. Benjamin Ives Gilman, Prebendary. Marietta, July 30th, 1798.
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS JAMES COMING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who are all invited to the said assignment within six months from the date hereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to the assignees, at their office, No. 62, Dock Street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, John Wallington, James Taylor, } Assignees. Cornelius Comings } August 12.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NO. ELEVENTH STREET, 18 Bags Fresh Cloves. Willings & Francis. June 29.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES. Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Carriage Type, Duty. Columns include: For and upon every coach (15), upon every chariot (12), upon every post chariot (12), upon every gig (12), upon every phaeton, with or without top (9), upon every coachman (9), upon other carriages, having panel work above, with blinds, glasses, or curtains (9), upon four-wheel carriages, having frame posts and tops, with reed springs (6), upon four-wheel post carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks (3), upon chariots with tops (3), upon chairs with tops (3), upon chairs with tops (3), upon fultons with tops (3), upon other two wheel top carriages (3), upon two wheel carriages with reed or iron springs (3), For and upon all other two wheel carriages (2), upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed posts and top, and rolling upon wooden spars (2).
The Collector of the revenue of the first session of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice. Notice is also given, To all retail dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them for a license for carrying on the business of retailing of wine in a less quantity, or in less quantities, than 30 gallon—and one license for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the 1st division of the 1st survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 22d August, 1798. Every denomination of Stamps to be had at said office.
The Stamp Press is removed to the Office of Inspection in Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, where attendance will be given for the accommodation of those who with any instruments stamped, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. August 22.
PETER BLIGHT HAS removed his Counting House to his House in the Northern Liberties near Nice Town, Germantown road. August 21.
Whereas Catharine, the Wife of the Subscriber, has left my bed and board without any just cause.—The said Catharine having contracted several debts on my account; this is therefore to forward all persons from trusting or harboring her on my account as I am determined not to answer any after the date of this advertisement. JOHN KUHN. Philadelphia, 22d August, 1798.
Mr. LENTZ, Teacher of the Piano Forte, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to attend his scholars and others at Germantown should as many as I have request his attendance he will wait on them immediately.—Please to direct to the Printer of the Gazette of the United States. August 20.
Any person in the neighbourhood of Germantown desirous of an Insurance of the Office of the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, now on foot at the North West Corner of Ninth and Market Streets, may know the terms by leaving an inquiry at the house of Samuel W. Fisher, Esq. in Germantown. August 13.

From the NEWARK GAZETTE.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND OF THE PRESS, OR THE LIBERTY OF DOING AND SAVING WHAT ONE PLEASERS.
A SONG—Tune—Nancy Dawson.
YE fools made up of Spite and spite, And who in uproar take delight, Come vindicate the sacred right, Of mauling of your betters—
Be not afraid to take your aim At men of stations—wealth and fame; For scandal loves a lofty game; (What joy to see them tumble!)
Cry out, John Adams is a knave; And will his countrymen enslave! Then hurl him to a sudden grave, And damn his reputation.
That every honest Jersey blue, Should to his country's rights be true, And boldly face the plundering crew, Who would invade our nation.
Declare the story of X. Y. And Z. is a cursed lie, And that Moniteur did never try To make us tributary—
That tho' they've treated with disdain, Marshall and Pinckney—it is plain We shall not live for peace in vain; They'll treat with Mr. Gerry!
Say Congress have enacted laws Which crank a gag into our jaws, And Livingston deserves applause From crying out RESISTANCE!
Then let the sweet celestial note, Be echoed from each patriot throat, Lets set a civil war afloat, And claim from France assistance.
Essex County, August 15th, 1798.
To be Sold.
That elegantly situated BRICK HOUSE and LOT adjoining eight or nine Acres of Land, fronting on High-Street in the City of Perth-Amboy, New-Jersey.
THE House is upwards of fifty feet front, forty feet deep, and two stories high, with four well finished rooms on each floor, the garret ceiling, and a good cellar under the whole—Commanding in front, an extensive view of the harbor and bay down to Sandy Hook; the Light-house and shipping to and from New-York—in the rear a pleasing prospect of Raritan river for some miles towards Brunswick; and also of the Sound towards Elizabeth-town. The garden is spacious, in good order, and well laid out, in the rear of which is a small orchard of excellent fruit; on the premises are also a large coach-house and stables, and a well of good water; a public bath is erected on the shore not far from the house, and at the distance of about two miles is a mineral spring, which in a variety of cases proves very salutary—Upon the whole, the house and its conveniences, the healthful and airy situation of the place, render it an object worthy the attention of any gentleman of fortune—For further particulars and terms, apply to John Stevens at Hoboken, near New-York, to John Roe, merchant in New-York, or to Richard Stevens residing on the premises.
august 6 $100
Eight Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on Tuesday last an apprentice Boy named Benjamin Billings, by trade a Shoe-maker, about 5 feet 7 inches high, took with him a number of clothing, none can be recollected but a striped Ginghams Coat and Trowsers and a new rummer Hat, supposed he has gone on board of a ship—All masters of vessels are forbid harbouring said boy, or carrying him away at their peril, as I will prosecute any one that does carry him off.
JACOB BECHTEL, No. 121, North Second Street. august 9 35
Artillerist's Pocket Companion.
Just Published, A SYSTEM for the Discipline of the Artillery of the United States of America, or the Young Artillerist's Pocket Companion, By Colonel STEVENS.
An officer in the Artillery through the whole of the late revolution, and since in the militia—price 1 dollar and 12 1/2 cents. Sold by ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. (lately removed from No. 40, South Second Street, to No. 30, Chestnut Street) who have for sale, a very general assortment of Books and Stationery on the very lowest terms, by wholesale and retail.
august 1 35
Canal Lottery, No. II.
Considerably more than Half Drawn. Drawings twice a week, every Monday & Tuesday TICKETS For Sale, Seven Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-Street, where check books are kept for examination and registering in this, City of Washington No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries and information where Tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union.
STATE OF THE WHEEL. One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000 Five. 4,000 20,000 Two. 2,000 4,000 Nine 1,000 9,000 Nineteen 500 9,500 Forty-four 200 8,800
With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—the price of tickets will soon rise, particularly on account of the five 4,000 dollar prizes that remain in the wheel until the last day of drawing. Note, the business of a Broker duly attended to in all its branches at the above office may 24 westf
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Merchants Office, or to go as Supercargo, by a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, he has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Supercargo, can be well recommended, Please to enquire at the Printer's. august 11
A House to let, in Fourth Street, next door to the Indian Queen. Enquire of ROBERT SMITH, No. 58, South Front Street. july 25
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, August 28.
The Jacobin prints, the Chronicle and Aurora, reprobate the policy of interdicting commerce between the United States and the French ports in the Islands—“when such flattering prospects to the enterprize of the American Merchants were ripening.”—This flattering prospect is produced by that policy which the faction reprobate. The trade has hitherto proved the grave of our vessels and cargoes—The interdict may open their eyes to justice and found policy; Interim, it is not in the power of all the lying foreign Gazettes in the United States to prove, that the trade of the islands can be flattering or profitable, so long as the plundering anti-commercial system of the present rulers of France and her colonies continues.
On this subject the Massachusetts Mercury contains the following judicious remarks.
“It is consistent with CHRONICLE fairness in general to impute to the friends of our government a wish to starve the inhabitants of the French Colonies—Other motives are obvious. The Americans have had the cargoes of their vessels seized in French ports and confiscated; they have in other instances, had their merchandize taken from them, prices set upon it, and payment made in Island produce, the price of which was also set by the same party; American vessels have been captured by French cruisers, when bound to or from English, Neutral or even French ports, and condemned; Americans have been insulted, beaten, murdered by French privateersmen—Some have been turned on shore in the West Indies, without a change of clothing from their own chests, or a moiety of provisions from their own cargoes; and have in some instances starved or taken lives which have destroyed them. Were not these things sufficient to rouse resentment in every mind? When too we knew ye deserved gratitude for our supplies rather than such usage? What could be more natural than to convince them of their dependence upon us. When the intercourse has been stopped for a short time, they will know how to appreciate our friendship; they will know we are not such fools as to put victuals into the mouth which curses, or strengthen the arm which plunders us. The eyes of the common class of citizens will be opened, they will trace the cause of their miseries to their rulers, and they will be our avengers. Then will our granaries again be free; then will the beef of America again cheer the honest Islanders. This is the consummation aimed at, and this is a consummation devoutly to be wished.”
In the Gazette of Monday the 20th inst. some articles were published from a Boston paper, the Mercury of the 14th, stating that provisions were extremely scarce at St. Domingo. In the Chronicle of the 20th the statement was contradicted and the name of capt Bates brought forward to confirm the contradiction. The Mercury of the 21st contains the following pointed refutations of the Chronicle falsehoods.
“Capt Bates has called upon us and authorized us to say, that he never gave the intelligence of which yesterday's Chronicle makes him the author. He never said nor knew that Hecouville sent either hens, turkeys, geese, lemons, oranges or pine apples to any English officer; or that fowls were eaten at the civic feast, (though he recollects hearing that they had no bread) Or, that there were 3000 barrels flour in the magazines. Thus it seems, that under old or new Editor, communicating one sort of intelligence or another, the Chronicle supports its character as a LYING PAPER.
To the Editors of the Mercury.
“In yesterday's Chronicle, I noticed a publication, which is principally erroneous. It relates to the recent news from Cape Francois, and invalidates accurate statements in the Mercury and Centinel. I went the voyage in the same vessel with capt Bates and was as well situated for obtaining information.
“The Spanish vessel mentioned in the “2d proof,” was not captured till after we sailed—She was loaded with cattle and was ordered for N. Mole. No ox was taken to send to Hecouville. A flag of truce had gone in, carried by the captain of the frigate, the avowed purpose, to exchange a few prisoners, but the real design to obtain information of the situation of the Cape and of vessels there. This flag had not returned when we parted with the British frigate.
“And this is the foundation of the mighty story of the ox, and the 300 hens, turkeys, geese, &c. &c.—I was told by a French officer the fact which has been stated respecting Hecouville's dinner of plantains and potatoes.
“The “3d proof” mentions as elegant entertainment given to the people. I do remember a sort of holy-day like our Election and Commencement Days; but I do not believe there were many fowls eaten; Nor do I think there were so many fowls in the whole island as were said to have been devoured on that day. I cannot conceive how capt Bates should be a “witness to the feast,” when he positively was not on shore the whole day. It is untrue that Toussaint was present at the feast, as he left the Cape the very day previous to it.
“The Chronicle says “There was at the Cape 3000 barrels of flour in the Public Magazines.” A baker told me there was none except in the hands of bakers, and with them only sufficient to last a short time.
“Small rolls, which I think did not contain more flour than two of our biscuits, sold for ten Cents.
“The French frigates at the Cape, the Cockade, the Seine and the Brave, had their crews fed with plantains and potatoes. The people of the Cockade, that being the Commodore ship were quiet; but the crews of the other two were mutinous, and were not suffered to come on shore at the festival, on account of this spirit.
“When we first arrived at the Cape, in passing an armed brig, they demanded who we were and our pilot, in order to facilitate our passing, answered, “an American with provisions,” which occasioned shouts of joy.
“I have not seen capt Bates since the publication, but cannot believe he authorized the assertions made in it. JOHN PRINCE.
From the Berksire Gazette.
It is much to be lamented that mankind are influenced in their conduct more by their passions than their reason. Artful men, therefore, who think any measure lawful that will accomplish their purposes, instead of endeavouring to instruct and inform the minds of men, and in that way to convince them, take a shorter way to effect their designs by addressing themselves to their passions and prejudices. Nothing can more fully verify this remark than the conduct of the modern Revolutionists and Philosophers of Europe and America. The party in this country, disappointed in their opposition to the British Treaty; and in their attempts to elect Mr. Jefferson to the office of president, and put us under the control of France, have redoubled their activity in spreading slander and falsehood among the least informed part of the community, to alienate their attachment from their own government, and to unite them with an unprincipled foreign nation in opposition to their own country.
The people are told. “That the persons who administer our Government, and those who support the late measures which have been adopted, are old British Tories, who are endeavouring to bring us back to our former state of Colonial Dependence.” The tale of itself seems too idle to require contradiction; but when we consider how great a part of mankind are moved and influenced by their prejudices, without taking time to reflect, it may not be thought useless to make a few observations upon it. For myself, I have no doubt, that the class of people who were called Tories, in the time of our late Revolution, have been generally as firmly attached to our Government as any other description of men; some of them, I know during our late insurrection were the first in support of Government, to expose themselves to dangers in the high places of the field. But let it be supposed, for the present consideration, that they are unfriendly to a Republican Government, and are seeking to bring us into subjection to Great Britain. I would then ask where these Old Tories are to be found. Who constitute, at least, two thirds of the whole American people? No where—unless it be in the disordered imaginations of the self called patriotic republicans, and in the weak minds of credulous men, who have been wrought upon by such hobb-goblin stories.
Who are the characters that are intended to be stigmatized as Old Tories? They are Adams, Washington, Jay, and a long list of worthies, who were the first movers, and the firm and steady conductors of that revolution which severed us from the British Empire, and gave us rank among Independent nations. Who are the supporters of these characters, and of the present measures of government? As we have not the means of knowing the sentiments of the people in the remote parts of the Union, we will only look look around us in New-England. The four New England states sent twenty-seven representatives to Congress, out of that number three only can be counted on the side of opposition; & it is confidently expected that not more than one of them will be re-elected.
The Representation from New-England is then almost nine-tenths in support of the measures of Government. But look at the late addresses of the several legislatures of the same states to the President, you will there see in those four legislatures 482 votes decidedly in approbation of the measures of the Executive; and pledge themselves and their constituents for their support—in opposition to those addresses you will find only the diminutive and pitiful number of thirty-six. Almost fifteen sixteenths then of all the people in the four New-England states, we may firmly conclude, are on the side of government and of the administration.
Were all the people of New-England, who were the first and bravest supporters of our Independence, Old Tories? Was the firm and virtuous Adams, who signed the declaration of Independence, and managed affairs of the highest importance at foreign courts, was he an enemy and traitor to his country? Was the great and illustrious Washington, who led our armies in the field and whose fame as a guardian genius hovers over this land, was he opposed to the principles of our revolution and to our national independence? Are the large majority of both houses of Congress, men selected for their virtue, integrity and talents, old Tories? If these are the old Tories, of whom our Democrats so loudly declaim, what virtuous American will not be proud to be seen on their side? Let the followers of the infidel, Jefferson, and the foreigner Gallatin, call the veteran heroes and fags of America by what epithets they please; I trust my countrymen will have too much discernment to be cheated out of their liberties, by the insidious artifices of political swindlers, and too much spirit and firmness to surrender them to the corrupt and detestable tyrants of France.
A Real American.
EXTRACT
From Mr. Allen's Oration, delivered at Pittsfield, on the 4th July, 1798.
THAT we had a right to make a treaty with the British government is acknowledged by every one who acknowledges our independence. Unfortunately the government of France took occasion of offence. They have destroyed all diplomatic intercourse—they have pursued measures ruinous to our trade, and destructive of the best interests of our country. While we have supplicated them to hear our complaints, and to do us justice—they have treated our messengers of reconciliation with contumacy—they have turned a deaf ear to our entreaties—they have turned on their heel from us. What then remains to be done? Shall we tamely submit to bear insults and injuries without showing any resentment? Shall we put ourselves under the guidance and direction of the French republic? Alas! poor
Holland and Switzerland as beacons fall in our view, to warn us against the quicksand on which they have foundered. Shall we consent to become tributaries to this all terrible republic? The idea is too abhorrent to the feelings of every American, to admit of a moment's reflection.
But let us not dwell too long on the dark side of objects. Rather let pleasing emotions take place of painful sensations. Let us confide in the justice and energy of the men of our choice, to pursue measures compatible with the honor and dignity of our country,—let us be actuated by pure Americanism; that amor patriæ which despises all dependence on any other country. Let us realize our present unexampled advantages, in point of civil and religious liberty—These have been dearly purchased, and are some of the happy effects of the revolution we celebrate.
And as our country, stiled the New-World, was discovered last, so probably her greatness will exceed and survive the wreck of other nations. The fertility of her soil—the information and independence of her citizens—the rapid population and extensiveness of her territory—the variety and salubrity of her climate, and the happy form of government under which she exists, all point her out as the wide theatre, on which the God of Nature will permit to be displayed the last grand scenes of social order and of human life. Hail happy Columbia! May thy prospects brighten as thy years roll on. May the oppressed of all nations here come and participate in the Passover of Freedom.
EXTRACT
From Mr. Fessenden's Oration, delivered at Rutland, on the 4th July, 1798.
AMERICANS, contemplate for a moment the aspect of Europe, and adore the God of Nature, that you are placed at so great a distance from that theatre of Discord. The terrible republic is proceeding irresistibly, conquering and to conquer, proclaiming liberty, but designing domination, influencing, controlling and annulling popular elections, & raving by lauding arms, the deliberation of legislative bodies, arresting and banishing without trial, not only private individuals, but the representatives of the people, clothed in their official dignity, peaceably exercising the functions of legislators. A mad rage for reform, not dictated by reason nor matured by reflection, but a certain blind impetus, the offspring of ignorance nurtured by Perversity—impelling sanguinary hordes to the destruction of all order and social improvement. Behold in France the bands of society loosened, oaths, compacts, treaties, the laws of nature and nations, not only violated, but declared a nullity. Atheism, formally decreed and publicly professed, a harlot worshipped, and man reverting fast to worse than feudal barbarism! Such is France, such will be America, should Frenchmen or French principles obtain complete ascendancy.
We turn from such disgusting scenes to this land of true liberty—but here clouds portentous impend over our rising empire. Already the thunder of the French Directory murmurs at a distance. Soon may the hurricane of war engulf our commerce in the Atlantic, and from St. Croix to the Savannah, sweep our coast with the belfry of destruction! Southern slaves, Western Indians, imported Americans, with hordes of sanguinary Sans Culottes, are preparing to renew on these coasts, the atrocities of St. Domingo! Union alone can prevent a destiny so awful. Let us then unite under the banner of our independence. No more may the badges of party delineate divisions grateful to domineering foreigners. May the vile epithets Aristocrat and Democrat no more make glad the ears of the enemies to our country, but our citizens, glory in being stiled Americans. Let a holy enthusiasm in the cause of independence again with lightning rapidity pervade this extensive continent, while the returns of our revolutionary war, the heroes of Breed's hill, Bennington, Trenton and Saratoga, again terrible in arms, are rallying around the standard of our Liberties! Publish it then in France, cause it to be proclaimed in the streets, of Paris, that America is ONE. That in her own defence against foreign invaders, she bids defiance to France, to Europe, to the world in arms! Tell our civilised ally, should the attempt to precipitate her myriads on these coasts, she would witness, in every defile of our mountains, the straits of Thermopylæ, in every American soldier a Spartan Leonidas!
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 23.
On Friday, Robert G. Harper, Esq. arrived here on his way to Mount Vernon. A number of respectable citizens waited on him, and desirous of expressing their respect and esteem for him, and their approbation of his political character, they requested his company at a public dinner on Monday when a numerous and respectable company, citizens of Alexandria, of Fairfax, and of Maryland, sat down to an elegant entertainment.
The company were highly pleased with the manly deportment; the polished manners—and the enlightening, sensible conversation of their respectable guest.—Mirth and good humour prevailed; and the following toasts were given:—Colonel Fitzgerald being president, Colonel Simms, vice president.
1. The people of the United States—enlightened as they are, may they be virtuous—consequently, free and happy. 2. The government of the Union—May this bright chain that links us together, ever resist the rust of foreign intrigue and domestic faction. 3. The President of the United States—whose virtues dignify the office his country has bestowed upon him. 4. General Washington—May he long continue the tower of strength to this country, and the terror of its foes. 5. The majority in Congress—May their
honest labours meet with their due reward—the applause and gratitude of their fellow citizens.
6. The heads of the departments—May their wisdom, integrity and patriotism protect them against the malice, and shield them against the calumnies of their enemies.
7. The Judiciary of the United States—May it be a terror to evil doers, and support the laws and constitution of our country with justice and wisdom.
8. The agriculture and commerce of America—May their mutual interests be well understood and steadily pursued; and may they repent their error who seek to divide them.
9. The manufactures of America—May their rapid increase give additional strength to our independence.
10. The soldiers of America—whilst the character of citizen and soldier is united, may the confidence and affection of their fellow citizens support them in service and honor them in retirement.
11. The infant navy of America—Like Her-ules in his cradle may it crush the envenomed race of French plunderers.
12. The American youth who, modestly trusting to the wisdom and virtue of their aged patriots, bravely determine to march where they shall point the way.
13. Our late envoys extraordinary—May the applause they so justly receive, convince the servants of the people that honest firmness will not go unrewarded.
14. The American Eagle—May it with a keen and ready eye survey; and with a strong and rapid wing soar to the summit of political happiness.
15. The American Fair—May their beauty and virtue preserve the morality and the honor of their countrymen.
after Mr. Harper retired.
Robert G. Harper—The keen detector of foreign intrigue, the many and eloquent supporter of his country's independence and honor.
VOLUNTEERS.
1. The land we live in—and may we never again submit to be misrepresented in the general council of the United States.
2. May it never be considered as a maxim among republicans, to applaud minorities.
3. The Attorney general of the United States, our worthy Townman.
4. General Hamilton; may his services in his present appointment redound as much to the honor and interest of his country, as those which rendered, when Secretary of the Treasury.
5. Messrs. Evans, Morgan, and Machir—May their firmness in opposing the aggressions of our insolent foe, meet with the grateful approbation of their constituents.
6. The external and internal foes of the United States—the bayonet to the first—may repentence save the latter from the halter.
PROVIDENCE, August 18.
FEDERALISM ATLEIGH ROUGH
The Genius of this Country, speaking by the mouth of its PRESIDENT, has roused us described the remotest Corner of the Continent. The Torpid have become animated and the Deluded undecieved. All now seem ready to make a Tender of their Lives and Fortunes, to resist the Efforts of that “diplomatick Snail,” which more than Strength or Valour has contributed to lay waste the fairest Portion of Creation, is now plunging the domestic Bayonet into the Bosom of unhappy Ireland, and, if not counteracted with Effect, would reduce the United States to a worse Place of Residence than the States of Barbary. Impressed with these Sentiments, a large Number of the Inhabitants of the Town of Atleborough assembled on the 10th Instant, at the House of Mr. Samuel Newell, to converse on the Subject, and to pledge to each other their ardent Zeal and Attachment to the common Cause.—At Two o'Clock there was a Call to order. A committee was chosen to prepare a number of Toasts, such as should express their sentiments in an appropriate manner. At this Meeting all were unanimous, patriotic, enthusiastic yet temperate. The Spirit of old Bunker-Hill looked through them. They fear not the vaunted Discipline, nor yet the boasted Courage of the French; they feel themselves Conquerors; they never have been accustomed to feel otherwise; there is not a Man amongst them but is ready to risk his Life at the Thermopylæ of his Country, and even, if necessary, to sacrifice it on its Altars for averse it within the Compass of physical Events that the Power of France should prevail, could we endure the Sight of Americans passing under the Yoke, and decorating, with the m-an-spirited Holland-er or effeminate Italian the triumphal Car of the Five Sultans! Heaven forbid! The only Capitulation with these Tyrants should be, that which is sealed with the Blood of the last American.
The following are some of the Toasts above referred to:
1. The United States of America, the Eden of the Earth; may our Independence prove the fatal forbidden Fruit to all who dare violate it. 2. The enlightened Statesman, the steady Patriot, the intrepid Champion of our Independence, the Man without Fear and without Reproach—JOHN ADAMS. 3. The Name of Washington, the Signal of Flight and Terror to the Foes of our Country. 4. The American Navy; may it enforce Respect to the American Flag. 5. The Navy of Great-Britain, the Farther of unsubjugated Europe. 6. American Liberty; may she never wear the Gark of the counterfeiting French Harlot. 7. May the Contempt of Jacobinism overtake him, who would consent to meet the Approaches of French impiety, or capitulate with French Oppression. 8. Emancipation and Peace to the surcharged and overpress'd Inhabitants of France. 9. The Eagle of America, who only waits for the Gallie Cocks to come within Reach of his Talons, to lay him at his Feet.

10. The Christian Religion, and the Moral... that it teaches without which a free Government can not exist.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, August 27. In deluding the character of the Swifts people (I was going to say nation!) our Jacobin prints quote from the French writers employed by the Directory.
Both branches of the legislature of this state have unanimously agreed to address the President of the United States.
The address breathes just indignation in regard to the infamous conduct of the French towards this country...
Resolutions are reported in the Senate of this state for instructing our Senators and Representatives in Congress...
A Methodist Preacher, John Boker, was cast in the Supreme court of this state held in this city, in July, in the sum of three hundred pounds...
An English writer, commenting on General Dumourier's publication on the projected invasion of England...
The author, though he favours the practicality of the attempt, gives it as his opinion, that it is the interest of all the rest of Europe...
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
The hostile conduct of the French government towards the United States considered in a political point of view...
In America, the publication of the correspondence with France has produced the happiest effects...
It appears that the modern Algerines, as they are called in the Morning Chronicle, have plundered Europe within these three years...
LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK.
In Senate, August 17th, 1798. Whereas it is highly expedient that every constitutional barrier should be opposed to the introduction of foreign influence...
Resolved, That the senators and representatives of this state in the Congress of the United States be, and they are hereby requested to use their best endeavours...
less he shall have been a resident in the United States at the time of the declaration of independence...
And whereas the spirit of amity and mutual concession which produced the federal constitution...
Resolved further, That in case the senators and representatives of this state in Congress...
Resolved further, That his Excellency the Governor be and he is hereby requested to communicate the foregoing resolutions...
By order and on behalf of the Senate. STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER, President. The bill agreed to in the committee of the whole in the House of Assembly...
The House of Assembly have not yet taken up the resolutions which have passed the Senate...
JACOBIN MEEKNESS.
Goshen, August 14. At a meeting of a large and respectable number of the freeholders and inhabitants of the town of Wallkill...
Therefore, Resolved, that the liberty of speech and the press, these unalienable rights, we never will part with but with our lives.
BOSTON, August 12.
Extract of a letter from a well informed gentleman on the other side of the Atlantic...
Great pains are used to induce Mr. GERRY to be publicly received in order that while he is mocked with an invidious appearance of negotiation...
The people of the United States have boasted of their love of liberty and their country; if they feel these sentiments as they ought...
* Talleyrand says, "there is nothing to be feared from a nation like the United States, whose Representatives spend their time in debates..."
* This observation of Talleyrand, was made upon its being intimated to him lately that the Disputes had excited the spirit of the people of the United States...
The President of the United States, yesterday attended a lecture meeting of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences at Cambridge.
NORFOLK, Aug. 21.
Yesterday morning a duel was fought in Portsmouth between Col. W. and Mr. H. when after discharging a case of pistols...
Two soldiers at Fort Norfolk, having some difference, agreed to settle it on Saturday last...
Spirit of the Times. Lieutenant HANCOCK, of the Art. & Engrs. has within this few days, recruited upwards of 20 stout young fellows...
RICHMOND, August 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability, in one of the upper counties in the state...
"I have but lately returned from the Cumberland country, and am happy to inform you, that the people there appear unanimous in favour of Government...
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, August 28.
CITY-HOSPITAL REPORT.
From 27th to 28th August. ADMITTED. Robert Mear, No. 178. North Front St. John Lambert, Morris's Brew-House. Edw. Callaghan, Third St. 3 doors below South Street. Miss Crozier, 26, Walnut St. Michael Troop, North Front, above Callowhill St. Sarah Syphard, 50, Spruce St. Henry Bredaw, 63, South Second St. Peter Paston, ship Mary Ann. Vine Street wharf.
DIED.
Charles Steward, 5 days previous to adm. Margaret Stewart, 2 do. John Moore, 7 do. James McCane, 8 do. Miss Crozier, died 4 hours after adm. Robert Moore, 6 do. Elopel—John (a Lascar). Remaining in City Hospital 65, 20 of whom are on the recovery. Interred From City Hospital 6 City & Liberties 12 Total 18
PHILIP S. PHYSICK. SAMUEL COOPER. JAMES THOMPSON, Steward.
By order of the Board of Managers, WM. JONES, President. Attest, WM. PENROSE, Clerk pro tem.
Buried in the several Church burying grounds, exclusive of those at the Hospital for the 24 hours ending at 8 o'clock last evening—9 adults—3 children. SIXTY new cases reported by 25 Physicians, for the last 24 hours.
HEALTH OFFICE, 22d August, 1798.
WHEREAS it has been represented to this board that several persons have already been seized with the malignant fever who had gone into the country for safety...
Resolved, That the Physicians at the City Hospital be authorized and directed to receive any such person or persons coming from the country. By order of the Board of Managers, WM. JONES, President. Attest, Timothy Paston, Clerk.
DIED, JACOB SERVOS, Esq. —, Miss NANCY RONEY, at Germantown.
By Direction of the General Board of Guardians.
THE Public are informed that Tents are now erected near the Banks of Schuylkill and that it will be necessary for any person or family, who wish to remove there, to produce a recommendation from some respectable Citizens...
Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1798. The Committee who have charge of the Tents will be much obliged to such of their fellow citizens, who may have any draw to dispose of, if they will be kind enough to send it to the Tents, on the Common near the Powder House as the same is much wanted to make the situation of the Poor comfortable. By order of the Committee, PETER MERCKEN, chairman.
A correspondent of the Aurora from the true cut-throat principles which animate the writers in our foreign Gazettes, proposed yesterday that the whole nation should arm—This day, a correspondent in the same paper of the same day intimates that the State of Virginia is arming against the other States. There has been a fear at New York, at the Old Coffee House, in which a number of persons, said to be foreigners, fell upon a citizen, supposed with a design to destroy him. But the "Time Piece" man says, that no United Irishmen can be produced if necessary. Sure, whether persons of this description are under the Aurora prophecies to arm. As to the State of Virginia, the foreign gang will find themselves mistaken in counting upon her co-operation in their villainous designs.
DONATIONS.
Received of the Tents near Schuylkill for the use of the Poor. August 23. One Waggon load of Straw from Germantown, by Trench Oxen Esquire. One Cart load of Straw from Germantown by an unknown person. One Waggon load of straw deposited at Schuylkill Bridge, by an unknown person. One load of Straw by Mr Solomon Marks. 26. One load of Straw from General Jacob Morgan. 27. One load of Straw from Judge Williams. One load of Straw from Trench Oxen, Esq. By Order of the Committee, PETER MERCKEN, Chairman. August 27.
Extract of a letter from Cincinnati, north western territory August 2, 1798.
"A subscription is opened in this town for the purpose of raising a sum of money to be employed in building a Galley, or Gun-boat, to be offered to the President for the Use of the United States, should he think proper to employ an additional force of his kind on the Mississippi. The subscription is now in great forwardness, 1600 dollars have been subscribed in two days, I have no doubt but it will be filled in a short time. The Governor has been requested to announce the intention of the Citizens to the President."
Extract of a letter from Newport, Aug. 21.
"The Constitution frigate has just put in here to wood and water, after a cruise to the Southward—she saluted the fort with 15 guns, which were returned by capt. Littlefield with the same number. She remains here only three days."
AURORA.
The French fleet probably reached Ireland about the 7th of June—at least we have heard nothing since—to make an change opinion, though this is the 23th of August.
OTHER GAZETTES. A vessel passed Cork the 11th of June and saw nothing of the French—A vessel left Lisbon the 18th July and brought accounts that they were then in the Mediterranean—Capt. Hopkins says he counted the French fleet as they passed Leshorn the beginning of June—And now, a Swedish captain is just arrived who left Malaga the 11th July and says that while there, he was informed that Admiral Nelson had sailed in with and taken four of the French fleet and that the fleet had put back to Leshorn and Corsica.
AURORA.
The captains of vessels are often imposed on but they more frequently impose on others—They are in the employ of Merchants and are afraid to tell the truth unless it is against the French!!! So much for captain's reports! But all these captains may have been deceived; for the French have several fleets in the Mediterranean besides Buonaparte's. First, there is the Ancona fleet bound to take Malta—Secondly, a fleet of One Hundred and Twenty armed transports from Marseilles—bribes to ships of war and 76 transports from Civita Vecchia—and a squadron of frigates and a large number of transports at Corsica. Some of these fleets have been seen and mistaken by these captains for the Grand Fleet itself.
The Grand Fleet have found out a way of eluding the English—the latter stupidly supposed the French would leave Corsica and Sardinia to the east, and come boldly by the very route where the English would wait for them—No, no—The French know better than this—they have left those islands to the West, and sailing to the Coast of Africa (though they form a string of fifty leagues in length) they have all run through the Gut of Gibraltar in the night—given the blind hulks, the English the slip and reached Ireland about the 7th June!!!
FURTHER TRANSLATIONS.
From Papers by the Ship PENNSYLVANIA.
MILAN, May 14.
The intelligence is confirmed of a new convention concluded between the French republic and Naples, agreeably to which the latter is to pay twenty millions of livres to the republic, and to remain in possession of the town and castle of Benevento, which although surrounded by the Neapolitan territory, formerly was subject to the Pope.
May 18.
Citizen Trouve arrived last Monday from Naples, is to stay here as French minister near the Cisalpine republic. The French ambassador Garat has been received at Naples, in the most distinguished manner.
ROME, May 16.
Our public treasury which was hitherto in the hands of the French has been delivered up to our minister of finances. The palace and estate of the Maltese order in this capital has been confiscated and seals have been put on all the effects by order of the French commander in chief.
The precious printing apparatus, the only one of its kind, of our ci-devant Propaganda, which is provided with types and every other requisite for printing books in twenty eight different, particularly oriental, languages, will be transported to Paris and six of the oriental compositions employed in that branch have already set off for Paris. It also contains the letters for printing in the extremely difficult Sanskrit language, which has sixteen vowel and thirty four consonants, and was formerly either the common tongue among the Hindoos or invented by the Brahmas for the purpose of recording therein their philosophical and religious mysteries.
AMSTERDAM, March 29.
A letter from Arangues has been published here, wherein the Island of Yvica is described as a little Jewel in the Mediterranean Sea: "Yvica," says the letter, "is a free port, where every thing is imported duty free, and from whence it is easy to forward great quantities of merchandise to the neighbouring coasts of Valencia and Catalonia. The fine and solid salt of this place, is collected in a large magazine in conveniently situated on the coast: that a vessel may take in a full cargo in 24 hours. The Inn lately built here, is the finest of Spain; the figs, oranges, lemons, almonds, capers and the rest of the island are the best of the whole world. The cotton of Yvica is better and cheaper than that of the Levant and the West Indies, and a cotton manufacture, which hitherto has been a good as the English and cheaper than theirs, has already been established there. The wine of the island is also excellent. We could with therefore, that one or more mercantile houses of Batavia should establish themselves there before the English gain time to notice in that place, which will be the case after the conclusion of peace, when the importance of the settlement shall be known."
The house of the widow Croese and Co. is now raising a loan of three millions of guilders, at 4 per cent and to be repaid in five years, for the Spanish court. The son of the Count de Cabarrus is on that account expected here.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. Arrived at the Port, barque Mars, capt. Hathaway, from the Isle of May, 33 days passage. No news. NEW-YORK, August 27. ARRIVED. Days. Brig Altona, Koen, Lisbon 70. Sch. Swallow, Lessingwell, Norfolk 3. Sloop Maria, Stevens, Philadelphia 4. Capt. Luffi well spoke the brig William, who is arrived in Hampton Roads, from Gibraltar, likewise brig Euza, Wright, 60 days from Madeira. The ship Hazen, Hodges, from Batavia and St Helena, is arrived at Salem. Wilmington, August 25. Arrived at New-Castle last evening, brig Abigail, Babcock, 77 days from Belfast, with 10 passengers. Left there June 6th, the ship Swanwick, Jeughling, of and for Philadelphia, to sail next day—brings no news. Norfolk, August 21. Arrived on Saturday the Schooner William, capt. Limuel, from Curraoos; sailed on the 26th July, in company with Brig Six Brothers, Needham, for Salem. Sch. R. Betley, Howland, for Boston. St. Patrick, Burn, for New-York. Just after leaving the harbour, and before we got up with the well end of the island, the mainmast of the brig Six Brothers was carried away just below the main top, which obliged capt. Needham to bear away, not being able to fetch Mona passage. Left at Curraoos the following vessels all to sail for New-York in a few days: Schooner Determined Rover, Dixon. Sloop Cornelia, Saunders. Polly, Balden. Capt. Dixon, of the Determined Rover, as he was coming into Curraoos was chased ashore by a French privateer, the crew of which took possession of her; but the Governor sent 15 soldiers who secured 9 Frenchmen, put them in jail, and got the Schooner off with little or no damage; she had 40,000 dollars worth of English dry goods on board. Extract of a letter from Curraoos, dated July 27, received by the above vessel. "In consequence of French privateers having become very troublesome, batteries are erected on the south side at the distance of three English miles from the south east end of the island to the harbour; the government have by their act in writing, assured the American citizens residing here, that they may enjoy in the fullest manner the effect of the 18th article of our treaty with Holland, done at the Hague on the 8th October, 1782, although a war may in the interim break out between America and France. This for the government of friends who may wish to adventure here."
NOTICE.
Bank of the United States, August 28, 1798. THOSE persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post Office every Monday until the return of the Citizens. G. SIMPSON, cashier.
FLOUR FOR SALE.
By the Subscriber, Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware—who have also on hand at their stores, a quantity of Bar Iron, Pork and Corn—Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son.
August 28.
Arrived in the ship Pennsylvania, Capt. Williamson, from Hamburg, now lying at Gloucester Point. A Number of GERMAN SERVANTS, men, women, boys and girls, amongst whom are Gullimins, Carpenters, Lurers, Taylors, Blacksmiths, Gardeners, Masons, Coachmen, Huntsgen, &c. &c. whose time of servitude is to be disposed of on board the Ship, by GURNEY & SMITH.
August 28.
The Office of the Board of Commissioners under the 6th Article of the Treaty of Amity, &c. between Great-Britain and the United States, is removed to the house of Matthew McConnell, Esq. on the Hartford Road. August 10.
The Office of the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, is removed to the North west corner of Ninth and Market Streets. August 13.

Lands for sale by private Contract, Proposals will be received, by the subscriber, until the 10th day of September next, for the purchase of any of the following very valuable tracts of land with their improvements.
In the State of New-York,
 No. 1. Two lots of ground situate in the county of Albany in the town called Lansingburgh, and distinguished or known on a map of said town by the names of No. 71 and 72.  2. Two tracts of land situate in the town of West-Chester, the one of them near Oliver Delancey's, John Cox's and John Palmer's land, adjoining Broux's River, the other of them near Devillier's saw-mill, Delancey's land and adjoining Broux's river the whole containing about 84 acres.  3. A tract of land situate in the county of West-Chester, on the road from King's Bridge to Delancey's Mills containing about 66 2/3 acres.  4. A tract of land situate in Montgomery county, being a part of the tract called Jessup's tract, and known and distinguished in a division of the said tract into townships by being part of township No. 4, beginning at the S. W. corner of said tract, and at the southerly corner of said township containing by estimation about 511 acres.  5. A tract of land situate in the county of Montgomery, aforesaid, being also a part of Jessup's tract, and known and distinguished in a division of the said tract into townships, by being part of township No. 21 beginning at S. W. corner of said township at the distance of 262 chains and 50 links from the most southerly corner thereof.  6. A tract of land situate in Ulster county, being part of the tract of land known by the name of the Great or Hardenburgh patent, containing about 6000 acres.  7. A tract of land situate in the county of Ulster aforesaid on the N. E. side of the river Delaware, being also a part of the land formerly granted to Johannes Hardenburgh and others commonly known by the name of the Green patent, it being a part of a great lot No. 1. at the general partition of said patent which came to the share of Thomas Newham one of the proprietors, and is known and distinguished on the map of the said division thereof made by Charles Webb, surveyor in the year 1751 by lot No. 60; this land runs some distance on the river Delaware and contains about 3577 acres.  8. A tract of land in the county of Ulster aforesaid in the fourth tier of lots in the Hardenburgh patent being the lot No. 12, containing about 1266 2/3 acres, excepting thereout 320 acres heretofore granted by Robert R. Livingston to Nathaniel Sackett.  9. A tract of land situate in the county of Ulster, beginning on the Papakunk river, and adjoining the said monument in the general division of the Hardenburgh patent, containing about 2000 acres.  10. Two equal undivided seventh parts of two several parcels of lands situate in the townships of Chemung in the county of Tioga on the S. W. side of Tioga river, the same being part of a tract of about 20000 acres, these two sevenths contain about 1763 acres.  11. One equal and undivided seventh part of the said 20000 acre tract in Tioga county being about 2886 acres.  12. One equal and undivided seventh part of said 20000 acre tract in Tioga county being also about 2886 acres. 
In the State of Maryland.
 13. A tract of land now called Bayley's purchase in Prince George's county, near to a bay or cove called Anacostin cove, containing about 1212 acres of prime land.  14. A tract of land called Fortune Enlarged, and part of a tract called Beall's adventure enlarged, both lying in Prince George's county on the eastern branch of the Potomac, containing about 150 acres.  15. A tract of land with the house and improvement called River, lying on the eastern branch of the Potomac, opposite to the city of Washington in Prince George's county containing about 175 acres.  16. A tract of land with the houses, mills, other buildings and improvements lying near Fort Cumberland in the county of Washington containing about 2000 acres.  17. A tract of land situate in the county of Washington, adjoining to Fort Cumberland, containing 400 acres or thereabouts.  18. One undivided moiety of a tract of land in Allegany county, called Spruce Spring, the whole of which contains about 120 acres, also one undivided moiety of 23 3/4 tracts or lots of ground, each of which contains about 50 acres, and are numbered from 300 to 799 inclusive, on which and excepting three lots which are distinguished by the numbers 661, 662 and 684 all which said lands adjoin. 
In the State of Virginia.
A tract of Meadow land with considerable improvements, lying on Hunter's creek, Dorrill's creek, Muddy creek and the river Potomac; and adjoining the city of Alexandria containing by patent 291 acres.
Edward Fox, auctioneer. Philadelphia, June 27th, 1798. 2awf
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS DAVID and JOHN GRAHAM, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real and personal, to the subscribers, for the benefit of their creditors.
Notice is hereby given,
To all persons who are indebted to said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective debts to the assignees at their office No. 62 Dock-street. In failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such as are not immediately discharged.
SIMON WALKER, } Assignees CHARLES GILCHRIST, } David & John GEORGE HUMPHREYS, } Graham. July 2. thk & step.
Samuel Richardet,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that for their accommodation, a messenger, with a letter bag, will leave his house at half past ten o'clock, for Philadelphia. Any gentleman giving orders at the post-office for his letters to be put in Richardet's bag, may receive them in Germantown by one o'clock in the afternoon. Germantown, August 16 3r
FOR SALE.
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, Esq. This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen.
A very Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is considered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. may 20
PROPOSALS,
BY THE Insurance Company of North America.
For Insurance against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (not on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
I. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent per annum; but in some instances, when the property insured is not in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one instance, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the style of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be frozen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
III. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties.
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expense than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be known to the Insurers at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings.
1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured, but in the last particular, notice of description is not expected.
AN ACT
For the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to satisfy the claim of certain persons claiming lands under the resolutions of Congress, of the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and the thirteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, as refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, the Secretary for the Department of War, be, and is hereby authorized and directed to give notice in one or more of the public papers of each of the States of Vermont, Massachusetts, New-York, New-Hampshire and Pennsylvania, to all persons having claims under the said resolutions, to transmit the same to the Secretary, within two years after the passing of this act, a just and true account of their claims in the county of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no other persons shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act, than those of the following descriptions, or their widows and heirs, viz. First, those heads of families, and single persons, not members of any such families, who were residents in one of the provinces aforesaid, prior to the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, and who abandoned their settlements, in consequence of having given aid to the United Colonies or States, in the revolutionary War against Great Britain, or with intention to give such aid, and continued in the United States, or in their service, during the said war, and did not return to reside in the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, prior to the twenty-fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. Secondly, the widows and heirs of all such persons as were actual residents, as aforesaid, who abandoned their settlements, as aforesaid, and died within the United States, or in their service during the said war; and thirdly, all persons who were members of families at the time of their coming into the United States, and who during the war, entered into their service.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proof of the several circumstances necessary to entitle the applicants to the benefits of this act, may be taken before a judge of the supreme or district court of the United States, or a judge of the supreme or superior court, or the first justice of the inferior court of the common pleas or county court of any State.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That at the expiration of fifteen months from and after the passing of this act, and from time to time thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary for the Department of War, to lay such evidence of claims as he may have received, before the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, and with them, proceed to examine the testimony, and give their judgment what quantity of land ought to be allowed to the individual claimants, in proportion to the degree of their respective services, sacrifices and sufferings, in consequence of their attachment to the cause of the United States; allowing to those of the first class a quantity not exceeding one thousand acres; and to the last class, a quantity not exceeding one hundred, making such intermediate classes as the resolutions aforesaid, and distributive justice, may, in their judgment require, and make report thereof, to Congress. And in case any such claimant shall have sustained such losses and sufferings, or performed such services for the United States, that he cannot justly be classed in any one general class, a separate report shall be made of his circumstances, together with the quantity of land that ought to be allowed him, having reference to the foregoing ratio: Provided, that in considering what compensation ought to be made by virtue of this act, all grants except military grants, which may have been made by the United States, or individual States, shall be considered at the just value thereof, at the time the same were made, respectively, either in whole or in part, as the case may be, a satisfaction to those who may have received the same: Provided also, that no claim under this law, shall be assignable until after report made to Congress, as aforesaid, and until the said lands be granted to the persons entitled to the benefit of this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all claims in virtue of said resolutions of Congress, which shall not be exhibited as aforesaid, within the time by this act limited, shall forever thereafter be barred.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Pursuant to the above Act,
Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims under the resolutions of Congress, of the 23d of April, 1783, and the 13th of April, 1785, to transmit the same to the War-Office within two years after the passing of the said Act, viz. the 7th day of April, 1798, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
In the proof of Claims, a strict attention must be paid to the requisitions of the 2d and 3d Sections of the Act.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. July 10 2awf
Federal Mills,
ADJOINING Georgetown, and the City of Washington, will be offered at Public Sale, on the 10th day of September next, at the Union Tavern, if not previously sold at Private sale.
Those in whom point of situation for business and natural advantages are generally admitted to be equal to any in America. The Merchant Mill is a large brick house, eighty feet by fifty, almost new, in which are erected four pair of Burr millstones with elevators, hoppersboys and bolting cloths, completely finished and contrived in such a manner that the whole of the mills may manufacture flour at the same time. The country mill which is erected near the other, is entirely new, a strong stone building, containing one pair of stones, and built in such a manner that the second pair may be put up with little expense. This mill is conveniently finished, and calculated to carry on extensively, country work, of which it gets a constant supply. There is belonging to the said mills 273 acres of land, the whole of which will be sold with the mills.
One third of the purchase money will be required in sixty days from the day of sale, and for the balance a liberal credit will be given. Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale. JOSEPH E. ROWLES, surviving partner of JOSEPH E. ROWLES & Co. Georgetown, July 23. 23-gwts.
HAPPY DISCOVERY.
The Yellow Fever,
As well as any other dangerous partial fever, fever and ague, and other desperate and complicated disorders, by the use of the
POUDRE UNQUE.
WELL known and patented in England, France, Poland, and all the capital cities in Europe, where the most attending cures have been effected on persons judged incurable by all physicians. In a Treatise printed in London, on the properties of this powder, by T. Seymour, M.D. late Chemist to his Majesty, there are stated two hundred cases, where this most valuable remedy has proved infallible, in all kind of fevers, pleurisy, block flux, intermitting, rheumatismus, lumbago, apoplexy, paralysis, yellow jaundice, ringworm, scurvy in children and in green persons, rickets, dropsy of head and flunx, colic, hysteria and neglected fever and flux, cholera morbus, cancer and all malignant and complicated internal disorders. It is also the best preparative for the small-pox and measles; of the greatest utility for young as well as for older ladies at the critical epoch of their life. The efficacy of this powder in several of the above diseases has been discovered by chance, and so it has been in the yellow fever last year, by Mr. Mahy, who cured several by administering only two of the said powders, and lost not a single patient which he undertook to cure, as proved and attested by the annexed certificates, whose original may be seen at Andrew Haith's umbrella shop, No. 131, corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, the only place where these powders are to be had, with proper directions for the use of them.—Price two dollars.
The usefulness and certainty of this remedy being so great for so many dangerous disorders, any person willing to be provided with these powders, will please to apply very soon, as the quantity at hand is not very large, and it is doubtful if for a long time, or if ever any other person will be imported, the secret remaining only in the hands of the inventor, in Europe, and never being communicated to, or discovered by any other person.
N.B. In the yellow and petrid fevers, this powder must be taken, the second, or at all the third day.
We the subscribers, during the late sickness in this city, have testified the yellow fever, applied to Mr. Mahy for his medical assistance, we, as above, by certificate, that by a certain powder, called the Poudre Unque, we were partially recovered from the said fatal sickness, and from an experience of the happy effects of the above most valuable medicine, consider it our duty to make the same known, for the benefit of our fellow citizens.
 Margaret Jones,  Myriam O'Connor,  Jehiel Carter,  Caroline Rebecca Dow,  Catharine Apple,  Ann Grover,  William Bils,  David Williams, carpenter,  William T. Donaldson, malt-maker. 
Mr. Mahy's well known Plaster, for all kind of wounds and sores, to be had at the above direction, No. 131, Chestnut Street. august 8 2awf
DESERED,
FROM on board the ship of war Delaware, lying in Nantuxent Road, J. J. Porter, 5 feet 10 inches high, aged 23, born at Concord, Chester county, State of Pennsylvania, sandy hair and complexion.
Wm. Moon, aged 23, 5 feet 10 inches high, red hair and red complexion, born in Philadelphia—the only cloths taken with him is a suit of marine clothing.
Whoever apprehends the said deserters, shall receive ten dollars for each, by applying to Mr. W. BUCKOWS, Major of the Marine Corps.
Wants Employment,
A YOUNG MAN, who has served a regular apprenticeship to the mercantile business in this city, wishes to engage in a Counting house or office, writes a good hand and understands accounts, can be well recommended and security given if required. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. june 21 2awf
General Post-Office,
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at this office until the 20th day of September next inclusive.
 1. From Pittsburgh P. by Cannonburg, Washington, Wheeling, and Willsburg to Zanes at the mouth of Licking-creek, on the Muskingum, estimated 140 miles. Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Zanes the next Monday by 12 M. Returning—Leave Zanes every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday by 10 A. M.  2. From Zanes, at the mouth of Licking Creek on the Muskingum, by Chillicothe and Maysville to Mayville in Kentucky; estimated 140 miles. Leave Zanes every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Mayville the next Friday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Mayville every Friday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Zanes the next Monday by 8 P. M. 
The carriage of the mails to commence on the first day of November next and continue until the first day of October 1800. Payments will be made quarterly.
The usual penalties for delays and failures will be stipulated in the contract. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, July 13. 1798. mchthw
HEALTH OFFICE.
Philadelphia, 30 May, 1798. Extract of an act to alter and amend the 11th Laws of this Commonwealth, passed April 1798.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every housekeeper within the city of Philadelphia, the townships of the Northern Liberties and Moyamensing, and district of Southwark, within a mile of the limits of the city, taking in boards arriving by sea or by land, from any foreign port or place, and having any boarder in his or her family, who shall be taken sick or any difficulty whatsoever, between the first day of May and the first day of November in any year, within twenty days next after such boarder shall come to lodge in his or her house, shall within 24 hours next after the knowledge of such sickness, make report at the Health-Office of the name of such sick person, the time of his or her arrival at the house and of his or her being taken sick, and of the name and place of abode of such housekeeper, whereupon the Physician of the Health-Office shall forthwith visit the patient, and report to the office his opinion of the nature of such illness, that measures may be taken to prevent the spreading of the infection; and if any housekeeper shall neglect to give information in the manner and within the time aforesaid, and shall be thereof convicted, in any court of criminal jurisdiction within this Commonwealth, upon indictment for such offence or conviction, he or she shall forfeit and pay a fine to the use of the said hospital, not less than twenty dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, to be imposed at the discretion of the court, according to the circumstances of the case or cases of aggravation attending each particular case.
By order of the Board of Health, WM. ALLAN, Health Officer, of the Port of Philadelphia.
LANDING,
At South Street wharf, the cargo of the ship Connecticut, from Batavia.
About 300 tons of Java Coffee,
of the growth of 1794 and 1795
60 tons of Java Sugar,
In casks for sale by
PETER BLIGHT,
WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE,
150 bds. choice Jamaica Sugars
Jamaica rum in bds.
Brandy 2ft and 4ft proof in pipes, bds. and quarter casks
Madeira in pipes
Old Batavia Arrack
July 2 5
This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY JENNO, 119 CHESTNUT STREET
AN ADDRESS
To the People of Maryland,
ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives.
June 11 5