Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-23 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 2008.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends, in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPPING, is now opened at No. 95 South Front-street, where a public patronage is respectfully solicited. N. & J. FRAZIER.
sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL
NEW SHIP,
80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, saw-mill.
For Sale, The Schooner, THREE SISTERS
Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 700 barrels and falls remarkably fast, when loaded draws about 8 or 8 1-2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the falls that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to Jebu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 41, Penn-street.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARI A, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander.
A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf: dec 17
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE,
And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. 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 EMERT. november 10
For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, jun. Who has For Sale,
TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade. The Peggy, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The Sally, about 30 tons, sails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, jun. august 3
Madras Handkerchiefs. An elegant assortment, just received, And for Sale, by ISAAC LOYD, Next to No. 44, South Wharves. feb 7
To be Let,
A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette, feb 7
A quantity of Russia Hemp Cordage and Tar Iron 25 hogheads Tallow Planillas, Royal Britanicas Checks &c. in cases. Now landing from the ship Four Friends, Capt. Hubber, from Hamburg, at Jeffe and Robert Waln's wharf, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND, Who have on hand, Crates of Earthen Ware Cannon and Cartridges of various sizes Dry white Lead Guns and Pistols assorted in cases Gun Flints in kegs Ships' Mallets Claret of a superior quality in cases of 1 to 3 dozen each. feb. 13. Just received per ship Furo, Capt. Wolters, from Hamburg, Creas, 2 la Morlaix, Dowas, whole pieces Do. half do. Brown Planillas. Also on hand, Russia Horse Hair, curled and uncurled, Do. Deck nail rods, Brandy 4th proof, and Rice. For sale by ISAAC HAZLEHURST & SON. feb. 15.
CHINA GOODS, Just received per ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD M'CALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens Cassia, silk umbrellas An assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Luteffring do. do. fatins do. do. senhaws do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. fewing silks Black Taffeties Also, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store No. 136, Market-Street, will in future be carried on by Mr. Wm. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. Richard Bayley & Co.
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan 29.
NOTICE.
THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec 29
FOR SALE,
To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street. nov. 22
TO LET,
THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac W'barton. jan. 11
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Caronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
For Sale in Germantown,
TWO valuable Estates adjoining each other, near the market place. The one containing a modern house adapted for a genteel family, coach house, stable and other buildings, with six acres of land, more or less; there is a beautiful garden with a variety of fruit trees adjoining the house; the other containing a large convenient stone house, stone barn, coach house, stable and out houses for servants, cyder mill and press, with 15 acres of land more or less; part of which is a good bearing orchard, the rest in winter grain prepared for clover; the land is in good order and of an excellent quality; there is a constant run of water through both places. The great houses of both estates are on the main street, commanding between them 400 feet front ground, much calculated for building lots. For further particulars apply to the proprietor James Chambers, on the premises. The above estates will be sold together or separate as may suit the purchasers, and immediate possession given. feb. 18
NOTICE.
Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, of JOHN HALL. dec. 31.
MAYOR'S OFFICE
REMOVED to 157 South Second-Street. feb 7
Dancing.
MR. FRANCIS
HAVING taken Mr. Warrel jun. as a partner, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that they propose opening their School immediately on their arrival from Baltimore, of which due notice will be given in this paper. Private tuition in families as usual. Terms and time of beginning will be made known in a future advertisement. feb. 7
IMPORTED
In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen lineous and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per cwt. 70 do. bleached and brown HOLLANS 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests planillas 3 do. dowas 12 do. creas 2 la Morlaix 15 do. ellipailles 15 do. Britannias 45 do. Holland canvases 1 do. Russia do. 3 do. Russia sheetings 1 do. Russia drilkins 1 do. brown holland 1 do. Silesia rouans 1 do. Wahrendrop linen 1 do. Caraudoles 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. cambricks and lawns 1 do. diaper 12 do. stripes 18 do. checks 1 do. fiamois 1 do. Arabia stripe 1 do. hunting for colors 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribband 3 boxes tapes, assorted 1 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. fine blue lidados 5 chests men's dippers 3 do. bed ticks 2 cafts hog's bristles 6 chests writing paper 4 do. quills november 12
FOR PRIVATE SALE,
Four Tracts of Land,
In GERMANTOWN Township. No. 1. Within three quarters of a mile of the Germantown Market-House, and on the road leading from said Market-House to the Old York road, containing 8 or 10 acres. No. 2. Containing 10 or 12 acres, the one half of this tract is in clover, within one quarter of a mile of said Market-House. No. 3. Containing 7 or 8 acres, within a quarter of a mile of the Market-House, on this lot is a part of a cellar dug, and a quantity of stone, and more may be had by finishing the cellar to complete a building. No. 4. Containing 2 acres with a stone dwelling, there is stone sufficient on either of the lots for building, and are well situated for country seats and but a small part of the purchase money will be required, the remaining part may remain for a number of years, provided the land be improved by building. For further particulars enquire of DANIEL PUSTORIOUS, In Germantown. A part of a large House and Store adjoining, to Let. Enquire as above. February 7.
CHARLES CAMPBELL,
WATCH-MAKER.
HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chesnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24
Removal.
THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter,
HAS removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale. He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29
THE Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadelphia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799.
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED.
PROPOSALS,
WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agent at any part within the said City of the WHOLE OR PART of 104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, In lengths of ten or twelve feet, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, as under: 24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thick end, if bored, 4 1-2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thick end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thick end, if bored, 3 inch pipe. 104,000 The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots; no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unbored, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals in writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth Street, the first House from Market-street. feb. 8
Bricks Wanted.
PROPOSALS,
WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 21st day of the present month, FOR DELIVERING, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia or their agent—on any part of Chesnut-street, George-street, Broad-street, or Center-Square, between the Schuylkill and Center-Square, as shall be directed, the whole, or PART of One Million of sound, hard burned BRICKS. No Samuel or piace Bricks will be received—One half of this quantity will be required to be delivered before the 21st of March next—the other before the 15th of May. It is desired that the proposals may mention the Yard from which the bricks are intended to be delivered, and that they be sent in writing to B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth Street, the first house from Market-street. feb. 8
Just Received,
By the ships June, Walts, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruple files 35 do. 8-4 do. 139 do. creas 2 la Morlaix 34 do. 9-8 cantils 3 do. 4-4 do. 44 do. 6-4 guingas 230 do. Russia sail-duck 10 pipes Ricarlo wine 25 hogheads French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each 7 claret of superior 228 do. at 1 do. do. do. 5 for quality. Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburghs, at 23 to 28 cents pr. cwt 12 do. Weter linen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box paperbomes 5 boxes hollow glass ware 5 cafts Russia silks (first quality) Erick & Lewis Bollmann, no. 100, Spruce Street feb. 13
FOR SALE,
Deliverable at Norfolk, A CARGO OF Honduras Mahogany, & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND, & CO. February 9.
FOR SALE,
TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy H A T, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8.
Copper Warehouse,
Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID, HAS purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Cattle in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16.
JOHN DOBBIN,
BOOT & SHOEMAKER.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-Street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of this city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Admr. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1799.
ABNER BRIGGS,
Of the City of Philadelphia,
STOREKEEPER,
HAVING assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all his creditors— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO all persons who are indebted to the said Estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to either of the assignees; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged without further delay. GEORGE PENNOCK, WILLIAM FRENCH. January 2 wed & fr. 6w
English wrought Nails.
Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn tharps—also 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tacks—screw nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
Hemp & Iron.
The CARGO of the Brig FANNY, J. Bruenberig, maker, from St. Petersburg, CONSISTING OF 89 Bales Hemp, 1634 Bars Iron 11 Bales Ravens Duck 3 Dito Russia Sheeting FOR SALE BY Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water-street. feb 7
WHO HAVE ALSO FOR SALE,
200 Bales Ticklenburghs and Ozanbrigs, 100 Dito HOLLANS and Rolls, Creas, Brittanicas, Paperbomes, Bielefeld Linen, Checks and Stripes, Brown Holland, Bunting, Sail Twine, Turkey Yarn, Dyer's Cotton, Tapes, Bed Ticks, H. B. Bell's Port Wine, Claret, Salt, Roll Bibles, Steel, Slates, Yellow Ochre, Window Glass, Pearl Barley, &c. &c. feb 7
Wharf and Stores, For Sale.
THAT valuable Estate about 27 feet 3 inches on Water Street, bounded on the north by Safford's Street, and extending into the river Delaware, on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf in good repair—plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf—in every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of the wharf, or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that will produce a handsome income. Also, sundry valuable Ground Rents, well secured in the city, and of such amounts as to be an object to any person desirous of investing money in that way. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, JOHN WARDER, no. 208, north Front Street. 2nd Month, 7th, 1799. 3w3w
NOTICE.
Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Whitton, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street. feb 2
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Plantation, containing 63 Acres, situate in Newton Township, Delaware county, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and one half from Friends Meeting. House: there are on the premises a Dwelling-House, Barn and Stables and several springs of water; also an apple orchard and several hundred peach trees, a meadow well watered and ten or twelve acres of good woodland For terms apply at No. 8, White Horse Alley; or to the subscriber on the premises. ABNER MOORE. 2d mo. 6, 18w3w
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the honorable JOHN D. COXE, esq., President of the Court of Common Pleas, and of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the first Circuit, consisting of the city and county of Philadelphia, and the counties of Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware, Wm. Robinson, the younger, Jonathan Bayard Smith, and Reynold Keen, esquires, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, and Justices of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the said county of Philadelphia, have issued their Precept bearing date the 18th day of January, 1799, and to me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery, at the State-house in the said City of Philadelphia, on the 18th day of February next. Notice is hereby given to the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia, and to all the Justices of the Peace, the Coroners, and Constables within the said City and County of Philadelphia, that they be then and there, in their own proper persons, with their Rolls, Records, Inquisitions, Examinations and other Remembrances, to do those things which to their offices in that behalf appertain to be done. And also all those who will prosecute against the Prisoners that are or shall be in the Goal of the City and County of Philadelphia, are to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. JONATHAN PENROSE, sheriff. God save the Common-Wealth. jan. 24.
PRINTING WORK,
Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. At the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES,

Anchor Club.
FROM THE Anchor Club. "In te, Domine, speravi." AS o'er the shadowy void, the roaring storm...
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, JOHN CHASE, Master. FOR CHARLESTON, THE SHIP JOHN BULKLEY, WILL sail in about ten days...
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of an alias writ of venditioni exponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters...
Foreign Intelligence. LONDON, November 9. With what exultation has the minister of France announced the confinement of M. de Corravins...
CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Suspension of Intercourse with France. (Continued.) WEDNESDAY, January 23. Mr. Pinckney observed, that so much had already been said on this subject...

no diplomatic skill. This skill had apparently produced some effect even upon the mind of the envoy himself, when he declares it as his opinion that the French government are desirous of a reconciliation with this country. What! when this government has appointed three envoys to treat with the French government, is it a sign of an amicable disposition to say by their conduct, "We do not consider you as an independent nation who may appoint what agents you please; we will ourselves choose with whom we will treat; we will call some of your officers, and negotiate with the person upon whom we think we can make the best impression." So far from this showing a spirit of conciliation, he thought it a conduct most hostile to our independence.
The third point, viz. to throw the blame of a rupture on the United States, if it should take place, shows no intention to conciliate our differences. If the French government were convinced that our grievances were just, and that they ought to conciliate with us, would they have gone into an elaborate defence of their conduct? When they justify their decrees and the confiscation of our vessels, can it be conceived that when they talk of peace they are serious? If they had, indeed, come forward and disavowed their former conduct, he should have considered it as a conciliatory circumstance; but when they justified every thing they have done, it evinced no disposition for peace.
Mr. P. said he would not trouble the committee longer, except in one point, and that was as to the consequences which might flow from a declaration of independence on the part of St. Domingo. He should endeavor to answer the gentleman from Pennsylvania as to the consequences which it might produce to the southern states. It was a subject to which he had paid all the attention in his power. He did, on all occasions, endeavor as much as possible to divert himself of any thing like party spirit; but in this case, where he had himself so much at stake, in which his native country, and every thing dear to him, was concerned, his sincerity could not be doubted. Mr. P. did not himself believe that this bill would have the least tendency to procure the independence of St. Domingo; but as some gentlemen think it is probable that this may be the result, and as no one could say with certainty what the effect of any measure would be, he had considered the subject, and was clearly of opinion, that should the independence of that island take place, the event would be more advantageous to the southern states, than if it remained under the dominion of France, considering the disposition which France has evinced towards us, and of which we saw no prospect of a change, and the present conduct of the inhabitants of St. Domingo. Nothing which we can do, said Mr. P. can bring back the internal state of that island to the state it was formerly in. Considering the inhabitants then, in the light of freemen, whether will it be better for us, in the southern states, to have to deal with them as such, or under the direction of the French government, unreasonably and arbitrarily as we have found it? He had no hesitation in saying, that it would be more for the safety of the southern states to have that island independent, than under the government of France, either in time of peace or war. If our dispute with France should not be accommodated, and they keep possession of St. Domingo, they could invade this country, only from that quarter. There is there a large body of troops, and their unofficial agents told our envoys, that in case we did not submit to their conditions, we might expect an attack from that quarter. It would certainly lessen the danger from that island, were it to be separated from France; but remaining in the hands of France; and supported by the powerful navy of France, notwithstanding all the vigor we have shown on the ocean, we might be very much annoyed from thence.
If these people in St. Domingo find that we withhold from them supplies which are necessary for their subsistence, said Mr. P., though they are friendly disposed towards us, they will look elsewhere for support; they must either turn their attention to cultivate their land, look to Great Britain, or become free-booters. In which situation it is most for the interest of the United States that they should be in? Surely the peaceable cultivators of the ground; and to induce them to take this course, it will be our interest to supply them with what they have occasion for; lest, they should get the habit of free-booters, and make our commerce the object of their plunder. He hoped, therefore, the motion for striking out would not prevail.
Mr. Mason had no doubt the gentleman from South Carolina had paid particular attention to this subject. It was to be expected that every gentleman from the southern states, would pay attention to it. In one respect he was precisely in the same situation with the gentleman from South Carolina. He lived in a country that would be affected by any event such as had been mentioned, and all his connections were there. It was the same with all other gentlemen from the southern states. He differed in opinion, however, when the gentleman said, that we should have less to apprehend from St. Domingo, in case it should become independent, than whilst it remained a part of the French Republic. He believed the state of society to be such in this country, as not to admit of self government. In case they separate from France, he should apprehend that the consequence will be, that instead of being ruled by one of the European powers, they would become the tools of them all in turn, and we should probably have the same game played off upon us from thence, that we have heretofore had played upon us by means of the Indians.
Mr. M. said, that although the part of the bill moved to be struck out, does not go directly to say that it has reference to St. Domingo, it is a little extraordinary that no other case will fit it. There could be no doubt if the island became independent, we should have a right to trade to it; but he believed it would puzzle gentlemen to find an
influence of a legislature passing a law in order to fit a case which might happen. As he thought it improper, he hoped the section would be struck out.
The question was put and negatived 55 to 35.
Mr. S. Smith, moved to strike out the words "shall clearly disavow." Carried. Mr. Livingston observed, that gentlemen had frequently told the committee that they did not mean by the general expression of this clause, to allow any disavowal of an agent of any act of his government, but merely such an avowal of intention as they were entitled to make by their proper authority. In order to test the sincerity of their declaration, and to prevent any improper interference between an officer and his government, and to prevent any lure being held out to insurrection and revolt, he moved to add these words: "being duly authorized by the government thereof, shall clearly disavow."
After a few observations upon it, this motion was negatived, 57 to 29.
Mr. Pinckney, in his opposition to the above amendment, said, he believed the gentleman from New-York to be perfectly sincere; and his judgment appeared to be disordered, and to be in a situation something like the jealous man whenever the subject of war is in any way touched. And we know, said Mr. P.
Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of Holy Writ."
Mr. Gallatin proposed an amendment which he supposed would be free from the objections urged against the last for effecting the same purpose. It was to add these words: "by virtue of powers derived from the government, and in its name."
This motion was negatived, 52 to 38.
Mr. Sprague moved to insert the words, "and having" after the word "exercising," and betwixt the words "authority" and "in," in the same line. "under the same."
Mr. Dayton (the speaker) thought the amendment was unnecessary, as it went to make no material alteration in the bill, but on
Mr. Champlin's noticing the latter part of the amendment, which the speaker had not heard, he expressed his disapprobation of it.
Mr. Gallatin said, there was no difficulty in discovering why the gentlemen from New-Jersey and Rhode-Island dislike this amendment; it is obnoxious to them because if adopted, it would prevent a treaty being made with persons in a state of rebellion, and this amendment was liable to no other objection.
Mr. Harper thought this amendment one of those things which might be adopted, or not, without making any material change in the bill; and believing it to be of this nature, as he supposed it would, at least, make it more agreeable to the mover, he should vote for it.
Mr. Nicholas was of a different opinion. If a man had thrown off his allegiance to a government, he could not be said to be exercising an authority under it.
Mr. Varnum observed, that the gentleman from S. Carolina had said, that he should vote in favour of this amendment, because it would make no change in the bill; he should, on the contrary, vote for it, because he thought it made a most material change in it. That gentleman says, he cannot see how a person can claim or exercise a command without having it from the French government. He thought this very conceivable. A person, or a number of persons might usurp an authority; and this amendment went to prevent a treaty being made with such persons; and surely gentlemen who do not wish to countenance the doctrine of dividing the people from their government, can have no objection to this amendment.
Mr. Goodrich said, this amendment went to change the principle of the bill. The bill goes upon the idea, that when any island in the West-Indies shall cease to make depredations upon our commerce, our trade shall be opened with them, without regarding by what authority or force the change was effected. The matter is not placed upon the ground of any treaty whatever; for, said Mr. G. we can neither increase nor diminish the power of the President in this respect. A great deal of mist has been thrown on this subject. The effect of this amendment will be, that the person refraining from depredating upon our commerce must act under the authority of the French republic; on the contrary, the friends of this bill will not so examine by what authority the thing is done, provided that it be done. We have a right to say that our vessels shall go to any port we please; but according to the doctrine of this amendment, supposing the island of St. Domingo was conquered, we could not send our commerce there; nor could we fend it to a place in rebellion; so that our commerce was to be affected by every change of circumstances which might take place. He hoped the committee would recognize no principle which shall imply we have not a right to fend our commerce wherever we please, whether the places to which our vessels go are in war, peace or rebellion.
Mr. Gallatin was astonished to hear the gentleman from Connecticut say, that this is merely a commercial question. Let us, said he, examine the effect of this amendment. We are told that the provisions of this bill do not extend to any colony which may be conquered; for instance, to St. Martins, St. Lucia, or any other colonies which have been conquered. Let us see, then, how it will apply if this amendment is rejected, and whether the question is commercial or political. Let us enquire, said he, what is the case provided for, if the amendment is rejected, and which are they which are unprovided for, if it is adopted, and it will then appear what ground is covered by the opponents of this amendment. If rejected, it will result that all persons who may claim or exercise any command in any island, &c. although they have not
that command under the government of France, and who shall refrain from privateering, shall be entitled to a free trade with this country—the only case is a case of insurrection and rebellion. Suppose, said Mr. G. I should agree with the gentleman from Connecticut, that if once a rebellion takes place, or any colony shall declare itself independent (but by the bye the doctrine is not countenanced by the law of nations) that we may trade there as we please. Does it result that we have a right to pass a law beforehand to contemplate such an event? If we do, it will be speaking publicly thus. "If any persons shall, in any island, port or place, belonging to the French republic, raise an insurrection, and declare themselves independent, and shall be found to refrain from committing depredations upon our commerce, we will open a free trade with them" and yet the gentleman from Connecticut calls this a mere commercial question.
The Committee have been told of a number of cases which they had been astonished to hear—cases which happened in our war. Gentlemen who have mentioned these have not attended to any of the facts of the war. Mr. G. referred to the case of the treaty made in Holland, which has already been explained in a former debate. Mr. G. said, Gentlemen might put what construction they pleased upon this section; but certainly publicly to tell the French colonies that if they will rebel against their government, and refrain from depredating against us, we will treat with them, is to invite them to do it. A declaration of war has always been the consequence of such a conduct in other countries; and he supposed gentlemen are not ready for a declaration of war, though they tell us there is no chance in our affairs for the better; that negotiation is at an end; that no idea can be entertained of the sincerity of any professions of the French; and not being ready to bring in a declaration of war, they are not surely ready to make it, or provoke it; and if not, why assume a principle that may have this effect? He hoped the amendment would be agreed to.
Mr. Otis was apt to think, that if the gentleman from N. Carolina, whose candour and attachment to this bill are well known, could have foreseen the eagerness with which gentlemen opposed to the bill have seized upon his amendment, it would have had some weight with him in preventing the motion; and if the sagacity of his friend from S. Carolina (Mr. Harper) had not been a little surprised on this occasion, he would not have given his consent to it. This amendment, said Mr. O. contains the same principle which has already been three or four times rejected; it will necessarily lead to an examination whether the officer in any island is legally authorized, or not, whereas it is our wish to let that question alone. To say that this bill will be a cause of war is ridiculous. The gentleman from Pennsylvania had so long and often predicted causes of war; that every body would discredit them in future; for being at peace at present, was a full contradiction of all his former predictions.
The committee rose and had leave to sit again.
Friday, February 22. Mr. Bayard called up the resolution which he laid upon the table on Wednesday, proposing the expulsion of Mr. Lyon from his seat as a member of this house. After delivering an exemplification of the record to the clerk, which was read, Mr. Bayard spoke at considerable length in support of the resolution. It was opposed by Messrs. Nicholas and Gallatin. Mr. Lyon also said a few words with respect to the manner in which his trial had been conducted, and was replied to by Mr. Allen. At length the question was taken by yeas and nays as follows;
   YEAS. NAYS.     Messrs. Allen, Messrs. Imlay, Messrs. Baer, Messrs. Heisler,   Bartlett, Kittera, Baldwin, Holmes,   Bayard, Lyman, Bard, Jones,   Brace, Mueller, Brown, Livingston,   Brooks, Matthews, Cabell, Locke,   Champlin, Morris, T. Claiborne, Macomb,   Champman, Otis, W. Claiborne, M'Clenachan   Cochran, I. Parker, Clay, M'Dowell,   Craig, J. Parker, Clopton, New,   Dana, Pinckney, Davis, Nicholas,   Dennis, Rutledge, Dawson, Skinner,   Edmond, Schureman, Dent, S. Smith,   Evans, Sewell, Egleston, W. Smith,   A. Foster, Shepard, Elmendorf, Sprigg,   D. Foster, Sinnickson, Findley, Stanford,   J. Freeman, N. Smith, Fowler, Sumpter,   Glen, Sprague, N. Freeman, A. Trigg,   Goodrich, Thatcher, Gallatin, J. Trigg,   Gordon, Thomas, Gillespie, Van Cortlandt   Griswold, Thompson, Gregg, Varnum,   Grove, Tillinghast, Hanna, Venable,   Harper, Van Allen, Harrison, R. Williams,   Hartley, Waln, Havens,   Hindman, J. Williams,   Holmer,  
The speaker declaring the state of the vote, said, "the Constitution requiring two thirds of the members present to expel a member, the resolution is not carried." Adjourned at near five o'clock.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23.
   PRICES OF STOCKS.     Six Per Cent. 15 3/4 to 9   Three Per Cent. 9 3/4 to 9   Deferred 6 Per Cent. 14 1/2   BANK United States, 23 percent.   — Pennsylvania, 20 to 21   — North America, 40 ditto   Insurance comp. N. A. shares 3 3/4 Dividend off   — Pennsylvania, shares, 35        COURSE OF EXCHANGE     On Hamburg 33 1/3 cents per Mark Banco.   — London, at 30 days 56 1/2   — at 60 days 54   — at 90 days 52 1/2   Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 36 to 37 1/2 cents  
There is distinguishable in the character of Jacobinism, a wonderfully consistent depravity; it can be attributed only to the simplicity of those virtues and of that system, by which they are guided, and which exalts to them a substitute for the dull and formal codes of morality and law. Hence it is that their joy at the acquittal of a murderer, is exactly commensurate with that which arises at the murder of an innocent.
How long outrage is to be screened by virtuous sheriffs and republican juries, and how long accomplices are to be allowed to triumph openly at its impunity, I leave those to calculate, who can coolly speak of these things as matters of course, as the natural effects of that party spirit which recklessly amongst us, and who can even pretend, after all, to call themselves freemen, and to boast their security of person and property. I have been accustomed to view them all in the same light; or, if any distinction takes place, it is that the conspirator to save a criminal from justice, by whatever means his conspiracy is carried on, is the worker villain of the two: The consequences of his conduct, tend more to deprave the community, and he has no plea to offer in extenuation.
But these are not the only people on whom the consequences are to fall; they are, perhaps, the only people on whom they will not fall. It is in another quarter we are to look for the "rock on which the storm will beat"; and these catiffs have not even the craft of the Polypus, to stick to it.
The tide of events is rapidly hurrying us on to that vortex, which we have heretofore so hardly escaped; and that state of things is hastening, which it has so often fallen to the lot of this Gazette, to point out and endeavour to foreclose.
The scenes which have passed before our eyes, are sufficient to convince every man, who is not sunk in bestial ignorance and sloth, that a regular connection and association exists between knaves in and knaves out of office—the laws of which, require no other claim to protection and immunity, than the commission of some pretty flagrant crime: it is no matter of what nation, tongue, kindred, or employment, the Brother may be: it is enough that he is a Brother; and no enquiry ever takes place, whether he be a Saint in Lawn or a Saint in Crape.
All the evils that assail us, spring from France: she has converted all countries, whithersoever her principles have extended, into so many Criminal Warehouses, wherein are exposed to sale, thieves, pick-pockets, highwaymen, assassins and parricides, the choice spirits of the earth, the select devotees of illumination, of every description and grade. As these become over-stocked (and they overflow more frequently than the tide) they are exported. Against these cohorts, more than her open force of arms, should we declare war—Against these must we declare war, or they deluge the country. But at such a time, and under such a necessity, to see no temper, at all adapted to the rigour of circumstances, is enough to chill the best of causes with dismay—For who can have hopes of that country, upon whose national pride, upon whose dignified independence, upon whose high-souled republicanism, the impending of such evils, works no other emotion than is raised by tickling the contemptible Torpedo?
COMMUNICATION.
MR. FENNO, I AM a countryman, and don't often see the Aurora or Universal Gazette, but happened to meet with one of them a few days past, in which I observed a protest of the minority against the patriotic address voted by the House of Representatives of this State to the President of the United States. This piece excited the attention of the people very much in my neighbourhood; some few thought it a pretty good thing, others approved of part, but the great majority of them considered it as false, scandalous and libelous, and have admired that the authors of it have not been arraigned for sedition; surely the moderation of government has been the only thing that screened their rascality from punishment. Perhaps it is right to let it pass quietly into oblivion where the authors, if I am rightly informed, are swiftly hastening—apropos, it is true there were eleven of the same minority in the House of Representatives brave enough to vote for the acquittal of B. Brannon the Democratic judge, of Delaware county, although the charges exhibited against him by the Legislature of assisting to screen the man who robbed the Bank of Pennsylvania of so much treasure, were substantially true: this story is freely circulating in the country, and the people are looking for another protest; if they prepare one, tell them not to advise the President in it for not respecting men of their party, for he only said he should esteem such as were virtuous; another protest on this business I fear will not appear on their part, but, let me tell you, the people talk very
loud in a neighboring county about protesting at the next election against thieves, and all who take their parts. TRIM.
Extracts of a letter from Bourdeaux, Nov. 6th, 1798.
"Since my last respects of 20th ult. very little alteration has taken place every thing here bears a hostile aspect; and instead of any appearances of peace, it seems the war will continue much longer; and even the affairs with America bear a more gloomy appearance. This last week there have been several American vessels condemned, among which is the Mary of Philadelphia, captain Timothy Russell, bound to Hamburg, owned by Mr. Wm. Bell, of your city now in Hamburg, he sent me powers to claim the vessel, he had no interest in the cargo, I have been obliged to attend this business very closely, by which I see it will be almost impossible for any vessel to be in rule; his papers were in very good order, nevertheless, he has been condemned on three points, one of which would have been sufficient, agreeable to the idea of the tribunal: I will give you the points that you may avoid them: The first was, that the captain was born in Belfast, and had no letters of naturalization, though there was several Americans of respectability that attested that they knew him to be a citizen of the United States and married in Philadelphia ten years ago;
2. That several of the bills of lading were not in rule; some wanted proofs of property and that there were several parcels of goods that wanted certificates of their origin which made them firmish they were the produce of some English dependence.
3. That the Role D'Equipage was not signed by witnesses, though the Notary Public and another person signed as such; it was not allowed that a Notary Public could be a witness to his own act as he appeared to be the person that made it.
On these principles he was condemned; if these had not been found it is probable they would have found others.
As we have nothing arriving here but what come from prizes our market is but partially supplied; Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, Cocoa, Tobacco and Pepper, as when I wrote you last, dye woods are very much wanting and though every thing is scarce, sales are difficult, and trade is very dull.
The want of the Americans begins to be felt very much."
MARRIED—On Thursday evening, by the Rev. Uriah Dubois, Col. ERKURIES BEATTY, of Castle Howard, near Princeton New-Jersey, to Mrs. SUSANNA FERGUSON of this city.
— on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Doctor White, Mr. JOSHUA PENCI-VAL to Miss SARAH GUTHBERT, daughter of Mr. Anthony Cuthbert, both of this city, Feb. 23
** The result of the Court Martial on the trial of Major Lewis, with his defence, will be published on Monday.
I request the Public will suspend their opinion of Mr. Regis Lablanche's letter until I answer it, on Monday.—The first notice I had of it was this day at 12 o'clock, through the Aurora. WM. BANNERIDGE.
New Theatre. THIS EVENING, Feb. 23,
Will be presented, (for the third time here) a celebrated COMEDY, called THE HEIR AT LAW.
[Written by George Coleman, the younger; author of the Mountainers , Inkles and Tarico , the Iron Chest , &c. &c. and performed at the Theatres Royal, Hay-Mar-ket, Drury-Lane, and Covent-Garden, at the Theatre, Baltimore, with unbounded applause.]
The Epilogue to be spoken by Mr. Warren, Mr. Wood, Mr. Wignell, Mr. Downie, Mr. Hardinge, Mr. Bernard, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Marshall, and Mr. Merry.
The above Comedy, though some time in possession of the English stage, not having yet made its appearance in print, the managers are indebted to the liberality of the ingenious author, for this opportunity of giving it to the public.
** The public are respectfully informed that after this evening the above Comedy will be laid aside for some time.
To which will be added, a SERIOUS PAN-TOMIME, told in action, in one act called The Death of General Wolfe.
[With new scenery and machinery, representing the landing of the troops—the action on the heights of Abraham—and the attack on the town and fortifications of Quebec.]
General Wolfe, — Mr. Marshall [With "How stands the glass around," written by General Wolfe the night previous to his embarkation for Quebec.]
The last scene, in which the lamented HERO expires, will display a GROUP, exactly imitative of the celebrated picture by West of the Death of General Wolfe.
The scenery, &c. designed by Mr. Milbourne. The pantomime under the direction of Mr. Francis.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
** Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells at the office of the Theatre, from ten till one, and on the days of performance, from ten till four.
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110 CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland,
ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives.

For sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South-street wharf, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy, 8th proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks Madeira, in pipes fit for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazenuts in casks Cattle Soap Old Arrack—in cases and cases of 3 dozen each Feb. 19.
IMPORTED. By late arrivals from HAMBURGH, 9-8 wide Brown Kulla sheetings generally German 6-4 wide Dowlaies } foreign ex- Brown Silesias } perty draw- Bregagnes } back. Tickenburgs FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK. Feb. 19.
FOR SALE. Eighteen Acres and twenty-five Perches of LAND. In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, four meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deane, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Lau- moy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * Possession will be given on the first of April. February 19th. 1799 32awtf
FOR SALE. By the Subscribers, 15 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 3 packages of Gun Guaiacum 3 bales of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs each. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Penn-street, } February 19. } w&f tf
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, consisting of BOHEA Hyson skin } Young hyson } TEAS. Hyson and } Imperial } White nankeens Lutheirings, colored and black Senwhangs do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. 4 4 Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black fatins Calla in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets
On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, muslins, gingham, mouselins and pulchechank, relieved, in small pack- ages, for the West-India market. 50 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inch. Raised copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New Orleans indigo. Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Feb. 11 m.w.fr.ti
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunners stores of all kinds. Tim-plates No 1—1 3/4 cross bars. Patent shot in casks of 25 lbs. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottles. Earthenware in cases, assorted. For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. Octob. 20. co.tf
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, Being dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make im- mediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTON, JAMES POULTON, 18 mo 30 w&f tf
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free Store Building, in Dock, near Third-street. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; consisting of COSSAS Baltas Mamoodies Humhums Taffaties Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1 12awtf
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, standing in the name of Heleon Atkinson of London, which were left on board the Swallow Pack- et, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2474, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 10640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. Nov. 22 d3m
WATER LOAN. THE Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscrip- tions in the following districts. William Jones will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street. Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-street. Jesse Wals will receive from the North side of Spruce to the South side of Walnut-street. Edward Tatham will receive from the North side of Walnut to the South side of Chestnut-street. John T. Beasly and } will receive from the North side of Jonathan Russell } Chestnut to the South side of Market-street. Stephen Girard, and } will receive from the North side of Jacob Shoemaker } Market to the South side of Arch-street. Thomas Hopton will receive from the North side of Arch to the South side of Race-street. Edward Tatham will receive from the North side of Race to the South side of Vine-street. Joseph Crutcher } will attend at the office of Jared & Jared L. Lefevre } Ingles, opposite the State House, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall. By order of the board. JACOB SHOEMAKER, sec'y. 2d no 18th $
A Farm for Sale. Will be sold, in pursuance of an order of Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 24th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M.
THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Raper Hopkins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality—The whole has been used for many years as a grazing farm and is un- der an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and kitchen in good repair; the dwelling house has four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about six acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The banks are in good repair, and walled in front with stone. Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbour- hood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of view- ing the premises, will be shown them by ap- plying in Chester to ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 18, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hopkins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement. 183awtf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. } 12awtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situ- ate at the corner of 7th and Race-street;— the house is about 25 feet front and well finish- ed in every respect; the lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remark- ably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, be- tween Arch and Race-street, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 in- ches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steimney Esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desira- ble situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situ- ate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good gar- den and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadel- phia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling- house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a fur- ther description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the pre- mises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Phil- adelphia, adjoining to Grame Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' horses; the house is now occupi- ed as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business; the land is good in quality, a good neighbourhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and me- adow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7 th&f tf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionate division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. d8Mar
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7 th&f tf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionate division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. d8Mar
TO THE Promoters of Literature. THE managers of the Beula Seminary, impelled by motives of pure morality, having resolved to dispose of the following property by way of LOTTERY, in order to assist them in erecting a convenient build- ing for the accommodation of one hundred students, and the necessary professors in the different departments of science—do offer for sale three hundred and fifty lots in BEULA, each fifty-eight feet by one hun- dred and twenty-five, at twenty dollars per ticket, each ticket entitled to a lot to be determined by ballot; ten dollars to be paid on receipt of the ticket, and the remaining ten on the delivery of the deed. The bal- lot to take place before impartial men, as soon as the whole number of tickets are sold. The managers, anticipating the difficult- y of obtaining cash for the whole, have re- solved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots, in select books; philosophical ap- paratus, or in produce and materials for building, delivered on the spot. It may be observed, that the value of prizes in this lottery will be more than dou- ble the amount of all the tickets; for 350 lots, would at their average estimation, pro- duce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, accord- ing to the present proposals, the sum ob- tained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Rees, president of the board of managers, no. 177, fourth Second-street, Philadelphia; who will receive proposals and plans for the erection of the building. It is intended to be of brick or stone; its situation on the summit of a gradual rising eminence, commanding an ex- tensive prospect of the surrounding country; an observatory to be on its top. Land and out lots in the vicinity of the Town may be had on moderate terms by ap- plying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encou- agement. Jan. 19. 32awtf
FOR SALE, A SMALL FARM of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of wood-land, five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty-five acres, excellent arable land and which will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen a good garden & orchard with a va- riety of fruit trees and a well of very good water. For terms apply to Thomas Bennett, near Bristol Bucks County, or William Wain, No. 144, South Second street, Philadelphia. A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover fed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above. Feb. 14. 9 32awtf
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, hav- ing assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscriber, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not dischar- ged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, } Feb. 14. 32awtf
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber- ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought lays and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Hunting- don state of Pennsylvania. Those who may inclined to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold, July 17. 22awtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by vir- tue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, for much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the sup- port of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of In- terests, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrear- ages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety one, will be dis- charged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted dur- ing the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, June 28 Secretary of the Treasury. 12awtf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionate division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. d8Mar
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7 th&f tf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionate division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. d8Mar
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 11th March next, At the Merchants' Coffee House, In the evening, at 7 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. A LOT in Arch-street between Sixth and Seventh streets, containing in breadth on Arch-street, 32 feet and depth 120 feet, on which there is two frame tenements which rent for 60 per annum—free of all incumbrances. One Lot in Trotter's Lane in the Township of Moyamensing, between Front and Second- street, about half a mile from the city, contain- ing one acre of land, on which is erected a one story Brick tenement and a stable, the said lot and improvements rents for 25 per annum. One Lot, containing 33 acres of Land ad- joining Col. McEwen's estate in the township of Moy- amensing, on which is a two story Brick ten- ement, two rooms on a floor, a good Brick kitchen, a good Orchard of the best grafted Fruit Newtown Pippins, a very large strawberry patch and the Land all in good order and well adapted for a garden, now in tenure of Rebecca Gobey, and rents for 60 per annum. The above three lots possession can be given in April next.
A beautiful COUNTRY RETREAT, Situated in Turner's Lane, known by the name of Gravel Run, on which is a handsome Brick Building two stories high, two rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, and cellars under the whole, an excellent well of water, a good Tenant's House; also a good Barn, a garden, good orchard, &c the whole in complete repair, and containing from 14 to 15 acres of land—subject to a lease to Richard Wells, Esq. for 3 years to come from the last for which period the rent has been paid. A Ground Rent on a lot on the east side of Third Street, a little below Shippin Street, on which is a handsome three story brick house—the Ground Rent is £32 per annum, out of which £5. 5. is to be deducted leaving a ground rent for sale of £27. 15 per annum—also a ground rent on the west side of George street, adjoining the above lot on which there is no building—the ground rent is £7. 10 per annum out of which £5. 5. is to be deducted, leaving a rent for sale of £2. 5. per annum—the house joining said lot in George street is subject to pay the ground rent. The terms and conditions shall be made known at the time of sale and for further particulars en- quire of Footman & Co. Auctioneers. Feb. 13 d1Mar1
FOR SALE, A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover fed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above. Feb. 14. 9 32awtf
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, hav- ing assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscriber, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not dischar- ged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, } Feb. 14. 32awtf
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber- ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought lays and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Hunting- don state of Pennsylvania. Those who may inclined to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold, July 17. 22awtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by vir- tue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, for much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the sup- port of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of In- terests, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrear- ages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety one, will be dis- charged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted dur- ing the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, June 28 Secretary of the Treasury. 12awtf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionate division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. d8Mar
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7 th&f tf
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionate division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. Feb. 19. d8Mar
WHEREAS, By an Act of Congress passed on the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorised to borrow on behalf of the United States, from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advan- tageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimburs- ing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Ton- nage beyond the permanent appropriations her- etofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledg- ed and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms afore- said—And whereas, by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any mon- ies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, au- thorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treas- ury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five mil- lions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the in- terest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited.
Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of Amer- ica, contract and engage in manner following, to wit. 1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said Loan, the surplus shall be de- ducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars. 2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by spec- ial agreement, with the individuals who may become subscribers. 3d. On the failure of payment of any install- ment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the Unit- ed States. 4th. The sums subscribed shall, and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at ei- ther of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hart- ford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Dis- count and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscrip- tions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury. 5th. For the sum or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, cer- tificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whose favour the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding. 6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursu- ance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the times fixed for the payment of the respective install- ments payable quarterly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty. 7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eighty, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public news- paper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be re- deemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the Treasury of the United States or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited. 8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States. 9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of