Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-12-08 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1943.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
Ship Cassius, at Auction.
ON MONDAY NEXT, THE TENTH INSTANT, AT six o'clock in the Evening, WILL BE SOLD, BY AUCTION At the Merchants Coffee-House, THE SHIP CASSIUS, LYING at the Navy-yard, with her sails, per inventory, which will be produced at the time of sale, rigging and cables as they now lay at Smith's stores above Race-street. The ship is a fast sailer and is pierced for eighteen guns.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON PACKET, HULINGS COWPERTHWAIT, Master, Burthen about 2,500 barrels, a good strong ship—has excellent accommodations for passengers, may be lent to sea with small expence. She is lying at Millin's wharf. For further particular enquiry of Isaac Harvey, jun., or Smith & Ridgway.
For Sale, THE SHIP PERSEVERANCE, James Williamson, Master. Just arrived from St Domingo, built in Philadelphia, of five Oak and Cedar, copper sheathed in London, burthen 320 tons mounting 16 guns and may be prepared for sea in a few days, with her Cargo, Now on Board, 131 Hogsheads and 50 barrels Sugar 260,000 Weight of prime Coffee in hds. bbls and bags 31 Puncheons of Jamaica Rum.
ALSO, THE BRIG JACK, R. WILLIAMSON, Master. FROM St. Domingo, with her cargo, consisting of 43 hogsheads of Sugar, And 40,000 weight of prime Coffee. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG AMIABLE MATILDA, MOUNTING 12 Guns, burthen two thousand two hundred barrels of Flour, and in incomplete order—Apply to Thomas & John Kettland.
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 whole-sale 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, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Balderston, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Rose, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
BOSTON BEEF, 200 Barrels in Shipping Order. FOR SALE BY JOHN SKIRIN, No. 96, North Front Street. Who wants to Charter, A GOOD STOUT VESSEL, Of about 300 Tons burthen, HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 40 Pipes of Madeira Wine, 3 years old. nov. 21
Old Madeira Wine. 27 pipes of old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks, for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS. Nov. 30.
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 matters 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. november 19
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood, WILL take in freight on very moderate terms, and sail about the 24th instant. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's wharf, or Willings & Francis, Penn Street. november 16
FOR SAVANNAH, The fast sailing and well accommodated SHIP SWIFT-PACKET, PATRICK GIBBEN, Master. A constant trader, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or N. G. J. FRAZIER, No. 95, South Front Street. dec. 4
For Sale or Charter, THE SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 4200 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built, well found and fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo in a few days—she is pierced 18 guns, and mounts 12 new six pounders, with small arms in proportion. THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2100 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar, is pierced for fourteen guns, and mounts ten new four pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE BRIG AMAZON, Burthen 1300 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days. For terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Who have for Sale on board sundry vessels at Marcus-Hook, 12,000 bushels of Liverpool fine salt 12,000 bushels of coals 286 crates of queens ware assorted 7 tiers of bottled porter 10 barrels of colethornt paint 4 do. of purple brown do. a quantity of yellow ore in casks 6 barrels powdered Venetian red paint 6 barrels mineral black do. 15 barrels Spanish brown do. 35 boxes of pipes 91 boxes white 89 do. brown } HAVANA SUGARS 3500 lbs. prime cochineal 3 barrels New Orleans indigo 4 puncheons Jamaica spirits 20 bales of fall canvass 379 sheets of copper, assorted from 48 by 24 to 60 by 48 inches Two tubs raised Mill bottoms assorted 36 six pound guns 43 feet, 81 cwt each 14 do. 4 feet, scut and 4 lbs each 50 barrels of gun powder 6 cases Manchester cotton checks 3 trunks mufins and shawls 14 cases mufins, dimities and ginghams 28 chests coloured nankeens, mufins, &c. 12 trunks printed calicoes 6 bales of white and coloured caffimere 1 bale of courfe woolens English nails assorted. October 27.
HUDSON & YORKE, NO. 54, NORTH FRONT STREET, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the last arrivals from Europe, A VERY COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, AMONGST WHICH ARE 5 superfine and coarse cloths, coatings, Elstic and fancy do. Caffimere, plains, duffils Rife and strips blankets well assorted in small bales Furniture chintzes, cottons and dimities Callimancoes, earblets, durants, morseens, and jeans Mufins of all kinds Velvets, velveteens, thickfets and fancy cords An elegant assortment of ribbons Red, white and yellow flannels Red and green hocking and wellshbaizes An invoice cutlery and hardware Cotanades, shawls, printed handkerchiefs 7-8 4-4 11-8 checks 9-3 3-4 cotton strips Cotton, worsted and silk hollery do do Gloves Threads, bindings, tapes, &c. &c. nov. 9.
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags, 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23
JOHN MILLER, jun. Has returned to the City, AND IS REMOVING FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free-Story Building, in Dock near Third Street. Where he has for Sale 250 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Caffas Bafas Mancoosies Humhums Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. The remains of a Stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens only, AMONGST THEM ARE, Cloths Coatings Blankets Kendal Cottons Hats, &c. ALSO, 100 Hds. of Old Rum, Of a fine flavor, 3d & 4th proof. nov. 10
REMOVAL. GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 25, South Third Street, to No. 92, South side of Market-street, near the corner of Third Street, and is now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the ships William Penn, Amiable, and Jane, from London, and per Chesapeake and Thomas from Liverpool, and will be sold low for cash, or approved notes at a short date, viz, London 7-4 Superfine Cloths and Caffimere, fashionable colours Yorkshire 7-4 do. and do. Mixed and plain coatings Welch flannels Kersey beaver, for Spencers Jeannefs and Tabby cords Velvets and velveteens Velveteens and thickfets 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton and linen checks 7-8 and 4-4 bed ticks 6-4 and 7-4 bed bunts London chintz and chintz furnitures Furniture cottons Do. dimities Purple and chintz shawls Silk do. Camels hair do. Silk, cotton, and worsted hose India and British mufins of every description Black and white erape Tiffany and paper fans Hats assorted in small cases Umbrellas Packages and fatins Laces and edgings Ribbands Silk Modes Superfine French cambrick Cambrick mufins Do. threads Pulicat and Madras Handkerchiefs, And an elegant assortment of Brussels and Wilton Carpeting. november 17
For sale by the subscribers, A FEW BALES OF WOOLLENS, Containing Cloths & Blankets, 150 bales Bengal mufins 20 do. Madras handkerchiefs, elegant patterns 202 pieces Russia flecting 10 boxes umbrellas a quantity of caffia 30 tons Peterburg clean hemp 25 pipes, 3 years old, finest particular Madras wine a quantity of flecting copper Mordecai Lewis. d2w
IMPORTED IN THE LAST ARRIVALS, Superfine, fine and common cloths Swandown Bizes Velvets Velveteens Printed calicoes Furniture & fancy dimities Hair ribbands Sewing silk Brussels and Persia carpets Buttons For sale, for cash or credit, by SAMUEL MERRICK, no. 243 Arch Street. nov. 16
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole. 23 Bales Socks and Flannel Drawers 18 Do. Gaiters 2 Do. Rugs 1 Do. Havre Sacks 4 Do. Flannel Frowlers 2 Do. Fents, Also just Imported, In the Ship Chesapeake, Captain Webb, from Liverpool, 147 Crates of Queen's Ware, Assorted particularly to suit the West-India Market—For Sale by Thomas & John Kettland. november 7
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags, 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. A capital Stand for Business TO LET, That large and commodious HOUSE, no. 39, fourth Front Street, directly opposite the Post-Office, together with the store and cellar, on the Water-front side. Enquire as above. nov. 12 FOR SALE, A QUANTITY OF ROCOA. ALSO—A few Bales of excellent Cayenne Cotton subject to drawback—enquire of JEHU HOLLINGSWORTH & Co. No. 47, Penn Street. nov. 24
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER ELIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1.
Just imported in ships William Penn, Amiable and Jane, from London, A quantity of Cannon, sizes 4, 6 & 9 lb. with balls Cartridges, 12 lbs. Muskets, Musketons, Cutlasses and Pistols, for ships use, Rifled barreled Guns, Fowling Pieces, and Horsemen's Pistols, 400,000 Flints, chiefly for muskets, in kegs. Requisition Light Dragoon Sabres, with Iron Scabbards, in cases of 50 each, Light Cavalry Swords in Cases Sabres, Swords and Cutlasses, with plated mounting Trombone and Cutlery in cases, a general assortment—For sale by Thomas & John Kettland, Philad. October 25.
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Primrose. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian lute strings Satins Grapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3.
Genteele Boarding & Lodging, IN A HEALTHY SITUATION, MRS. MCREA informs her friends and the Public, that she is prepared to accommodate several Gentlemen, with Genteele Boarding and Lodging, at No. 17, Filbert Street. nov. 28
DESERTED, FROM the ship of war Delaware, under the command of the subscriber, two seamen, viz.—Francis Cassano, a Portuguese, aged 28, about 5 feet 10 inches high, dark complexion, black eyes and hair, speaks French and Spanish fluently, and tolerable good English. Also, Thomas Penkerton, an Englishman, aged 26, about 5 feet 7 inches high, light hair, fresh complexion and blue eyes. Whoever apprehends said deserters, and delivers them on board any ship of war belonging to the United States, or lodges them in goal, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. STEPHEN DECATUR. nov. 24
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of James Thompson, of the Indian Queen, Fourth Street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers—and those who have any demands against the said estate, are requested to send in their accounts duly attested for settlement, to MARGARET THOMPSON, Administrator. JOHN THOMPSON, Administrator. nov. 23
James & William Miller, No. 53, North Third Street, Near Arch Street, have the following articles for sale upon moderate terms for cash, or the usual credit. Scarlet Cloths, Low and middling quality, Mulberry and Green ditto, White, Red, and Yellow Irish Flannels, Blue, Green, and Mulberry half thick. India cambrics, fancy and plain cotton hose, velvets, thickfets and fancy cords, sewing silk and twill of all colours, flecting, hair ribbons, coloured threads, India flag bandannos, and other black and coloured silk handkerchiefs, a variety of other cotton do. Sooty romals, red Gilla handkerchiefs, morseens, fone spinning, fultians, beavers, jeans, fatinefs and royal ribbs, also mufins and dimities, ginghams, ladies' kid and coloured gloves, &c. nov. 21
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 part 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 doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to MARIA HODGE, administrator. SAMUEL HODGDEN, administrator. nov. 20 To be Sold at Auction, TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, On THURSDAY, the 13th December next, At the Dunch of Grapes Tavern, in BOSTON, precisely at 1 o'clock, P. M. Two Notes of Hand, Signed by Kelly and Clark, and indorsed by Martin Kidney, Thomas Barber and James Greenleaf, dated December 18, 1793, and payable the 1st day of January, 1799, viz. One Note for three thousand six hundred dollars, and one Note for four thousand eight hundred dollars. Bolton, november 14 (22) FOR SALE, By FISHBOURN WHARTON, at No. 128 South, Fourth Street, China Ware, Nankeens Teas Boglipoes Lute strings, & Silk Shawls. nov. 13.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of funded Debt, funding in the name of Robert Whitworth, of Chelsea, London, the said Certificates having been forwarded by the ship Ellice, Harvey, from London for New-York, captured by the French, and supposed to be lost. No. 11437, 6 Per Cent. Stock, dated New-York, 18th April, 1796, for Dollars, 1481.47. No. 8177, 3 Per Cent. dated New-York, 18th April 1796, for dollars 400. SAMUEL MILBANK. november 18
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, funding in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of N. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. nov. 28
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN SPURRIER, late of the city deceased are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against said estate are desired to render their accounts properly attested to the subscriber for settlement. ELEANOR SPURRIER, Administrator. nov. 28
NOTICE. ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of James Thorburn, Stonecutter, deceased, are desired to present them for payment—and those indebted to pay their respective balances to Benjamin W. Morris, administrator. nov. 14
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH, HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 54, South Front Street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India DRY GOODS, most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N. B. A few Cases of Nurenbergh TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the case only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798. df
Millenery Room, No. 136, Market Street. THREE or four young women who are well acquainted with the Millenery business, and can bring good recommendations may be employed by applying as above to D. CHRystal. nov. 26
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 sharps—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 clo ns—sprigs—tucks—feupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 3 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tiers bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular } Madeira Wines India market Teneriffe do. in hogsheads and pip Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Ginghams, Dimities, Mufins &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and 10 coils of cordage Writing fates, ink flasks and presses 20 puncheons Jamaica rum 1 bale seaming twine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. tub & d. april 7

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8.
The Speaker and most of the members, of the house of representatives of United States, waited on Major General Pinckney this forenoon, at his quarters in third-street, to offer him the homage of their affection and approbation.
Intended to be launched this day at high-water, at Point Pleasant, near Kensington. The merchant ship Nadir of three hundred and twenty-tons, shipwrights tonnage, pierced for twenty guns on her upper deck, built by Joseph Grice, for Messrs. Philips, Cramond & Co. of this city. In point of Workmanship and elegance, this ship is allowed by good judges, to be equal to any ship of her dimensions ever built in this port.
Arrived, ship Favorite, from Liverpool, left there the 6th October—brings nothing new.
ERRATUM.
The address from a body of Militia, the President's Answer to which was published in the Gazette of yesterday, came from VIRGINIA, and not Vermont.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-LONDON, December 3.
On Saturday arrived here the ship Mary-ann, capt. Benj. Paris, 51 days from Malaga, bound to New-York. Mr. Benj. Mumford, supercargo, of the ship, has politely favored us with the copy of an intercepted letter written by a French officer who was on shore at Rosetta, and saw the naval combat which will render the name of NELSON, famous in the annals of the world. We have also received in manuscript, the same account of the action which is published in this day's Oracle under Baltimore head.
LIBERTY. EQUALITY.
Rosetta in Egypt, 17th Thermidor, fifth year of the French Republic—or 3 August 1798. From E. Roussiergue, Comptroller General of the expenses of the Eastern Army, and Administrator General of the Finances.
"We have just been witness my dear friend, to a Naval Combat, the most bloody and unfortunate, that for many ages has taken place:—As yet we know not all the circumstances, but those we are acquainted with are frightful in the extreme; the French squadron consisting of thirteen sail of the line, one of which was a three decker of 120 guns, and three 80 gun ships, were anchored in line of battle, in the Bay of Abukir or Rosetta, the only one that exists in all the coast of Egypt, for these eight days past several ships and frigates belonging to the English, have at different times been reconnoitering the position of our fleet, so that we were in momentary expectation of being attacked."
"In a direct line from Abukir to Rosetta, the distance is about four leagues and half, from the height of the latter our fleet is perfectly seen and distinguished, the 14th of this month at half past five o'clock in the evening we heard the firing of cannon, this was the commencement of the battle! we immediately got up the Tensies, the tops of the highest houses and little eminences, from whence we plainly distinguished ten English sail of the line, the others we could not see; the cannonading was very heavy until about a quarter of nine o'clock, when favored by the night we perceived an immense light, which announced to us that some ship was on fire, the thunder of cannon was heard with re-doubled fury, and the ship on fire blew up, with the most dreadful explosion which was heard at Rosetta, in the same manner as the explosion of the Gabelle, was heard at Paris when this accident happened, the most profound silence took place for the space of about ten minutes, from the moment of the explosion, until our hearing it might take up about two; the firing commenced again, and continued without intermission until three o'clock in the morning, when it ceased almost entirely until five, when it commenced again with as great vivacity as ever. I placed myself on a tower, which is about a cannon shot from Rosetta, and which is called Maudou, from whence I could plainly see the whole battle; at 8 o'clock I perceived a ship on fire and in about half an hour blew up similar to that last night; a ship which until the moment of the explosion was not perceived to be on fire at all. The other ships moved to a greater distance from the shore, and the fire on board her (apparently dismasted) by which we presume that it was entirely dismasted; during this time the cannonading redoubled; on a large ship entirely dismasted was on shore on the coast, I perceived others amongst the fleet in similar manner dismasted, but the two squadrons were so mingled amongst each other that it was impossible to distinguish French from English, nor on shore whose side the advantage was."
The firing continued with unavailing vivacity until about two o'clock after mid-day of the 15th, at this hour we perceived two sail of the line and two frigates under a press of sail on a wind standing to the eastward, we perceived the whole four were under French colours, no other vessel made any movement, and the firing ceased entirely; towards six o'clock in the evening I returned to the tower about Mendou to reconnoitre the position of the two fleets, it was the same as at 2 o'clock, the four ships were abreast of the mouth of the Nile.
"We knew not what to think or conjecture; twenty-four hours passed without having any person to give us any detail; in our situation it was impossible to proceed any
ways by land on account of the Arabs, who were assembled between Rosetta and Abackar, and by sea, on account of the difficulty in getting out of the opening of the branch of the Nile. You may judge of our impatience and perplexity! nothing good could be acquired from this situation, however we were obliged to pass the whole of this night in uncertainty: At last in the morning of the 16th a boat which left Alexandria in the night, gave us some detail though little tending to our comfort. They told us that the officers of the French fleet, who escaped in a boat to Alexandria, had reported that in the commencement of the battle, Admiral Bruyes had received three severe wounds, one in the head and two in the body, that notwithstanding he persisted in keeping his station on the arms chest, and that a fourth shot took him in the body and cut him in two! At the same moment a shot took off Casabianca; that at this time they perceived the ship to be on fire in such a manner as not to be able to extinguish it, and at last that the ship had blown up at about 2 o'clock at night; they added that our fleet was totally destroyed and lost, with the exception of four ships escaped, but that the remainder were totally ruined."
"I returned to the tower, where I found things entirely in the same situation as yesterday; they were so even yesterday night and this morning. I have now to say how they appeared from the Castle of Abukar on the left, sweeping the horizon to the right."
"4 ships were without masts, and under English colours."
"5th and 6th are in good state, but cannot distinguish their colours."
"The 4th has lost her mainmast, this morning she hoisted her foremost stay-sail, and fires some after sail."
"7th is without top-gallant mast."
"8th is dismasted."
"9th is dismasted with the exception of her bowsprit."
"10th 11th 12th and 13th, form a kind of groupe, having only seven masts between them."
"14th has only her fore mast."
"15th has lost her fore-mast and Mizzen top-gallant mast."
"16th is entirely dismasted."
"17th has lost her Mizzen top-gallant mast."
"18th has lost her fore-mast."
"19th 20th and 21st, form a groupe having only four masts between them."
"22d is entirely dismasted and on shore, she has English colours up, the people on board of her are trying to get her afloat, and to raise her masts."
"23d is in good state."
"This is all I can distinguish from which results, that altho' the English have had the advantage, they have been roughly handled since they could not follow the vessels that went away on the 15th, for those two days their ships have been perfectly inactive and seemingly destroyed."
"This morning news has been brought from Alexandria which confirms our losses. Rear Admiral Dufresne is killed, also Vice Admiral Blanchetech Duchesne; five ships have struck their colours, the Le Taunant was the last ship in action, Deputy who commanded her had his two legs shot off by a cannon shot; the ships that escaped are the Le Guillaume Tell, and the Le Generaux, with the Frigates Le Diane, and Le Justice: they say it was the L'Artique, that blew up yesterday morning, many things relative to the battle we are still to learn they say that the English Admiral has sent a flag of truce to Alexandria, demanding that they should receive and take charge of the wounded, which amounted to 1500, they will send us all our prisoners, (as yet I am ignorant of what has been decided upon.)"
"You will receive in France the Official account of us and of the English, I know not what they will say, but you may rely on what I have written, because it is what I have seen, communicate my letter to citizen Covanis, his son who ought to have given this account is by me otherwise employed."
Capt. Edgerton, who arrived on Friday in 42 days from Hamburg, has obligingly loaned us Hamburg paper to October 12th which also contain circumstantial details of Nelson's victory.
MISS BROADHURST
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public that she intends having A CONCERT, on Tuesday next, at O'Eller's Hotel.
PART 1st. Overture, Song,—Ellen arises, Quirrette, Song, Duet, Violin & Claronet, Italian Song,—Si non piange, Glee, three voices—Lullaby. PART 2d. Overture, Song,—The New Somebody, Sonata, Piano Forte, Song, Concerto, Clarinet, New Song, (the Flower Girl) Glee, three voices—Sigh no more Ladies. To begin at seven o'clock. Tickets one Dollar each to be had at Carr's Musical Repository, Market-street—O'Eller's Hotel, and of Miss Broadhurst, No. 179 Arch-street. dec.7 14c
For Sale, 45 Boxes Havana Sugar, 56 Hhds. St Croix do, 31 Bags Carraças Cocoa, 33 Hhds. Coffee, RUNDLE & LEECH, No. 9, Walnut-street. dec 3 dsw
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. NOV. 24
From the MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY.
Messrs. Young & Minns, HAVING accidentally met with the following in a scrap of an old paper, I hand it to you for publication. It contains the opinion of Franklin on the treatment of Tories, and establishment of political societies. Your readers will perceive that he does not agree with our Jacobins. What strange and palpable obstinacy is it that induces this class to disregard the opinions of all sensible men—and adhere arrogantly to their own curious principles? It is very natural certainly to suspect they fin against their own consciences; that they do not act as they think.
Yr's. CANDOUR.
Extract of a letter, dated Paris, Sept. 10, 1783, signed B. Franklin, Esq.
"We think we may rely on his (Mr. Hartley) doing every thing in his power to influence his court, to do what they ought to do; but it does not appear they have as yet formed any settled system for their conduct relative to the United States. We cannot but think that the late, and present aspect of affairs in America, has had, and continues to have an unfavorable effect, not only in Britain, but thro' Europe. In whatever light the article respecting the Tories, may be received in America; it is considered in Europe, as very humiliating to Britain, and therefore one which we ought in honor to perform and fulfil, with the most scrupulous regard and good faith, and in a manner least offensive to the feelings of the king and court of Great Britain, who upon that point are extremely tender. The unreasonable and unnecessary resolutions of various towns, on this subject, the actual expulsion of Tories from some places, and the avowed implacability of almost all who have published their sentiments about the matter, are circumstances which are construed to the prejudice of our government. Popular committees are considered here as with us, in the light of substitutes to constitutional government, and as being only necessary in the interval between the removal of the former and the establishment of the present. The constitutions of the different States have been translated and published, and pains have been taken to lead Europe to believe, that the American States, not only made their own laws, but obeyed them; but the continuance of popular assemblies, convened expressly to deliberate on matters proper only for the cognizance of the different legislatures and officers of government, and their proceedings, not only to ordain, but enforce their resolutions, has exceedingly lessened the dignity of the States in the eyes of these nations."
NEWPORT, (R. I.) Dec. 1.
By an arrival from New-Providence, we have received papers to the 13th ult.—Extracts follow.
NASSAU, September 25.
Since our last, the following captured and detained Vessels have arrived here: Spanish Polacre Francisco de Paulo, from Campeachy for Havana, Prize to the Hero, Cockburn.
American Brig Swift, Sweenin, Brig General Marshall, alias Ready Money, and Schooner Hannah, all from Baltimore for Havana, brought in by the Lark, Tucker, under suspicion of having Enemy's property on board.
Hamburg Bark Peter and Wilhelm, from Havana for Hamburg, sent in by the Plover, Newton, under suspicion of having Enemy's property on board.
The American Schooner Neptune, Hitchcock, which left New-York for this Port the 7th of this month, on the 21st at sunset, got clear of Abaco, and while steering under a very easy sail for this Port, at 12 o'clock the same evening, the wind blowing fresh from E. by N. struck on the Sampire Reef near Eleuthera. The Vessel is stranded. Considerable part of the Cargo, consisting of Horses, Cattle, &c. is saved.
Bahama Islands, New-Providence.
BRIGANTINE HOPE.
Whereas his Worship the Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty for the Bahama Islands did, by a Decree under his Hand, and the seal of the said Court, bearing date the 3d of August, 1793, made and given in a certain cause, entitled, "Stirrup of the Antelope, and Thurston of the Collin, against the Brigantine Hope and Cargo," (amongst other things therein contained) adjudge and direct, that the Brigantine Hope, which appears to have been a Bermuda built vessel, and was some time since taken by a French Privateer and carried into Charleston, where she was sold without having been condemned in any Court of Admiralty having competent Jurisdiction, and which was lately taken by the private vessels of War the Antelope, Collin, and others, should be sold at public auction, and after paying to the Captors one sixth part thereof, clear of all deductions as Salvage and all Expences, the Nett Proceeds thereof be lodged in the Registry of the said Court of Vice Admiralty: Notice is hereby given, that the said Brigantine Hope has been sold in Pursuance of the said Decree, at Public Auction, for the Sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Pounds Currency, and after deducting One sixth Part thereof paid to the Captors as Salvage, and Commissions and other incidental Expences on the Sale thereof, the Nett Proceeds amounting to the Sum of Nine Hundred and Forty One Pounds and Eighteen Shillings, have been lodged in the Registry of the said Court; in order that such person or persons as was or were the owner or owners, or had any right, title or interest of, in, or to the said Brigantine Hope, at the time she was taken by a French Privateer and carried into Charleston, and sold as aforesaid, may come and appear before his worship the Judge of said Court of Vice Admiralty for the Bahama Islands, within Three Months from the
Date hereof, and make known his or their Claim accordingly, and receive the benefit of the Recapture.
SLATER & LORD.
Agents for the Captors. October 12.
The ship Pieter & Wilhelm, of Hamburg, Lutji Peterson, master, on her voyage from Havana to Hamburg, was captured by the privateer Plover, and sent into this port under suspicion of having enemy's property on board. Upon examination, it appeared to the satisfaction of the captors, that both vessel and cargo were neutral property. The damages sustained from the capture were therefore submitted to the decision of merchants chosen for that purpose by the agents for the captors and the master of the Ship; who awarded the sum of 380 to the Master, exclusive of port charges. The ship proceeded on her voyage on Wednesday.
The following particulars respecting the late action between the Hero Privateer, Capt. Cockburn, and some Spanish Vessels of War, are extracted from a Journal of one of the Hero's Officers.
Saturday, July 21, Toro Castle S. S. E. distant 2 leagues, light wind from E. N. E. at 3 P. M. shortened sail. Next morning at 5 o'clock, saw seven sail to the eastward. Made sail and gave chase.
At 10 a large armed brig, carrying Spanish king's colours, bore down from the fleet on us, fired three guns, and then hauled her wind. At 1 P. M. brought to a Spanish merchant ship, took possession, putting on board a prize master and seven men. From the hurry occasioned by attending to a Spanish brig that had also surrendered, and the armed brig coming down upon us, had not time to remove the prisoners from the ship. A close action commenced between the brig and us, which continued for nearly two hours, when the enemy struck. A ship of the line, and two armed brigs, all carrying Spanish colours, were now approaching very near, which on the smoke clearing away, being seen by the people of the brig that had struck, they made all sail, and got off. At 5 P. M. spoke our prize ship, and ordered her to make all sail. Bore down on an armed brig at some distance from the rest, got up with and engaged her for upwards of half an hour, when the near approach of the two decker, and another brig, who fired several shot over us, compelled us to make off. During this day's severe business, we had one seaman killed, lieutenants Celly and Slater and seven seamen wounded—Both the brigs we engaged were of superior force to the Hero, she carrying 16 six pounders and 77 men; one of the Spanish brigs carried 20 guns, the other 18, and both appeared full of men.
The brig General Capel, Lennon, a British Letter of Marque, from Philadelphia to Martinque, in lat. 22. 17. on the 18th of August last, early in the morning upset in a squall. A French gentleman passenger and two seamen were drowned in the vessel. The rest of the people, 23 in number, including two passengers, got on the larboard side, and remained there for half an hour, when the masts giving way, the vessel righted. They then cut away two boats, got a few provisions, and formed a raft of some spars. The captain and five others went in the smallest, the rest in the other boat and on the raft. The first boat disappeared the next day. The boat, attached to the raft, left it, after its being determined by lot which five should remain on it, the boat being too small to carry all. This boat got to Abaco, 22 days after, during which time one of the people died, and they were twelve days without provisions. The second mate James Jones, died at Abaco. Three of the survivors ramblod from the rest on that island; the others have been brought here by one of the Harbour Island vessels.
BOSTON, December 1.
GERMAN TRANSLATIONS.
TRANSLATED, From "The ALTONA MERCURY," for the Columbian Centinel.
RAGUSA, (in Dalmatia) Aug. 13.
On the 14th inst. a French Corvette anchored here, the captain of which at first appeared very friendly and wished to fraternize with us, as fellow-republicans; but soon after, he demanded, in the name of the French Commander in Chief of the Roman army, a loan of one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, to secure the payment of which, he offered to the Republic, the island of Corfu, [in the mouth of the Adriatic, formerly belonging to Venice.] This loan, it is feared, cannot be resisted; but the Republic has made a representation on the subject, to the Grand Signior, as the protector of the Republic, and waits its decision.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 12.
Advices have been received from Cairo, of the date of the 28th of July. [It will be remembered, that in the French official Note to the council of five hundred, it was mentioned, that Buonaparte entered Cairo, the 23d of July.] The French troops were attacked before Cairo, by a horde of Arabs; who killed and wounded eight thousand, and took two thousand of the French; and were further menaced by a large body of Mamelukes. We further learn, that the French Consul in Cairo, and his suite have been arrested.
This news is from good authority, but the Turks are in the habit of exaggerating their victories. [Note of the Altona Editor.]
VIENNA, SEPT. 5.
It is now asserted that Prince Repnin will not have the command of the Russian army, which is on its march, but that the command will be given to Prince Ferdinand of Württemberg. The Adjutant General of his Imperial Majesty, baron Vincent has
been sent to meet the Russian troops, and accompany them through the Austrian hereditary states. At the same time a considerable Russian corps, under the command of field marshal Suwarrows will march into Turkey to restore tranquillity there; while another army of Russians, in conjunction with the Turks, will be employed against Buonaparte.
Our Hamburg papers by the arrival this week, contain official accounts, v. Constantinople, of the arrival at the Island of Rhodes, of four French ships, after the defeat of Breyes, in Rosetta Bay; which were immediately seized and declared lawful prize by the Pacha, in consequence of orders from the Sublime Porte. [These ships, we imagine were the William Tell, and the Generaux, of 74 guns, the Diana of 48, and La Justice, of 44 guns, which escaped from the naumachy at the mouth of the Nile.] We must do justice to the authenticity of German newspapers.
LONDON, October 2.
The French Directory are said to have made propositions to Russia and Austria, to effect the conquest of the Turkish Empire, and divide it between the three nations. If this be acceded to, the long projected revolution of Spain is to be achieved, without delay, by general Angereau, whose headquarters are now at Perpignan, who is only waiting for the conclusion of peace with Germany to enter the Spanish territory.
During the absence of the director Rewbell, at Plombieres, Barras is said to have detected a plot, the object of which was to send him and his associate La Revelliere Lepaux to Cayenne, to declare the three lawyers, Rewbell, Merlin, and Treilhard, perpetual Dictators until a general peace, and to suspend the operation of the constitution, and consequently to dissolve the Councils during the war. This discovery, it is reported, has made a great noise in the Directorial circles at Paris, and has accelerated the return of Rewbell, although his health is not perfectly re-established. Talleyrand and Rameau (the minister of France) are stated to have been inserted in the list of intended proscription. Barras, assisted by Buonaparte (brother to the general) is reported to have gained over the two councils; and a new and serious struggle between the contending factions is expected soon to take place.
The Swiss inhabitants who had persisted in refusing to take the oaths required by the new ruling powers, and had armed in their own defence, were defeated on the 9th ultimo, with great slaughter. The battle was obstinately contested, and lasted from 5 o'clock in the morning till 6 in the evening.
NEW-YORK. December 5.
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Shaw & Co. at Cadiz, dated Sept. 18, '98.
"Admiral Earl St. Vincent, who has for long cut off every foreign communication with this port, has just signified his resolution to admit the free ingress and egress of the trade of the United States to and from this city."
[The above extract was received from Mercantile House of the first respectability, and may therefore be depended upon.]
WALPOLE, Nov. 19.
It appears that the fame and virtues of Washington are the theme of the world's panegyric. Among other honorable testimonies, we find that of Count Alfieri, a noble Piedmontese, and sublime dramatic writer, whom the just taste of his countrymen has saluted with the appellation of "the Shakespeare of Italy." This dignified and admirable author thus dedicates his tragedy of "Junius Brutus." "The name of him alone, who gave liberty to America, can sanctify the tragedy of the deliverer of Rome. To you, therefore, a citizen of singular fortune and desert, I dedicate Junius Brutus, without reciting the praises due to you, for they are all included in your name. So brief a mention of you ought not to be deemed indirect adulation. I am personally unacquainted with you; and divided, as we are, by the immense ocean, we have but one motive immediately in common—the love of our country. Truly happy are you, who have established a fame, such as yours, on a basis firm and eternal; the love of your country proved by your actions. For myself, I have abandoned my native soil, purely for the sake of writing with ardor on the subject of liberty. By such a sacrifice, I flatter myself I have demonstrated what my patriotism would have proved, had I been destined to a country, worthy of my sentiments. On this consideration alone, I aspire to the honor of uniting to the name of WASHINGTON that of VITTORIO ALFIERI."
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED. Brig Fame, Thomas, St. Croix, 26, Enterprise, Longdon, Jamaica, 49, Schooner Fanny Allen, Virginia, 5, Sloop Rising Sun, Addison, Virginia, 12, At the POINT, last evening, Ship India, Ashmead, Isle of France, 170, British Letter of Marque, Favorite, Liverpool, 45
The Iris, T. Nelson, of Baltimore, for Liverpool; Polaski, Shoemaker, of and for New-York; Washington, Potter, of Baltimore, for Liverpool; Paulina, Freeman, of Biddeford, for Philadelphia;—failed from Hamburg in company with the Hope, arrived at New-London the 30th in 42 days.
Left at Hamburg, brig James, Gemmey, to sail 19 Oct. for Phila. John & Joseph, Clark, for Baltimore, in 30 days; 4 Friends, Hubbard, for Phila. 13 days; brig George, McCall, for ditto; brig Berley, Chatfield, for Baltimore, in 4 days—and a number of others.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8.
President's Speech.
This Day, at 12 o'clock, THE PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES met both Houses of Congress in the Representatives' Chamber, and delivered the following Speech:
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
WHILE with reverence and resignation we contemplate the dispensations of Divine Providence, in the alarming and destructive pestilence, with which, several of our cities and towns have been visited, there is cause for gratitude and mutual congratulations, that the malady has disappeared and that we are again permitted to assemble in safety, at the Seat of Government, for the discharge of our important duties. But when we reflect that this fatal disorder has within a few years made repeated ravages in some of our principal sea ports, and with increased malignancy, and when we consider the magnitude of the evils, arising from the interruption of public and private business, whereby the National Interests are deeply affected; I think it my duty to invite the Legislature of the Union to examine the expediency of establishing suitable regulations, in aid of the health laws of the respective States; for these being formed on the idea, that contagious sickness may be communicated thro' the channels of commerce, there seems to be a necessity, that Congress, who alone can regulate trade, should frame a system, which, while it may tend to preserve the General Health, may be compatible with the interests of commerce and the safety of the revenue.
WHILE we think on this calamity and sympathize with the immediate sufferers, we have abundant reason to present to the Supreme Being our annual obligations of gratitude for a liberal participation in the ordinary blessings of his providence. To the usual subjects of gratitude, I cannot omit to add one of the first importance to our well being and safety; I mean that spirit which has arisen in our country, against the menaces and aggression of a Foreign Nation. A manly sense of National Honor, Dignity, and Independence has appeared, which if encouraged and invigorated by every branch of the Government, will enable us to view undismayed, the enterprises of any Foreign Power, and become the sure foundation of national prosperity and glory.
THE course of the transactions in relation to the United States and France, which have come to my knowledge during your recess, will be made the subject of a future communication. That communication will confirm the ultimate failure of the measures which have been taken by the Government of the United States towards an amicable adjustment of differences with that Power. You will at the same time perceive, that the French Government appears solicitous to impress the opinion, that it is averse to a rupture with this country, and that it has in a qualified manner, declared itself willing to receive a Minister from the United States, for the purpose of restoring a good understanding. It is unfortunate for professions of this kind, that they should be expressed in terms, which may countenance the inadmissible pretension of a right to prescribe the qualifications which a Minister from the United States should possess, and that while France is asserting the existence of a disposition on her part to conciliate with sincerity the differences which have arisen, the sincerity of a like disposition on the part of the United States, of which so many demonstrative proofs have been given, should even be indirectly questioned. It is also worthy of observation that the decree of the Directory alledged to be intended to restrain the depredations of French cruisers on our commerce, has not given and cannot give any relief; it enjoins them to conform to all the laws of France relative to cruising and prizes, while these laws are, themselves the sources of the depredations of which we have so long, so justly and so fruitlessly complained.
THE law of France enacted in January last, which subjects to capture and condemnation neutral vessels and their cargoes, if any portion of the latter are of British fabric or produce, although
the entire property belong to neutrals, instead of being rescinded, has lately received a confirmation, by the failure of a proposition for its repeal. While this law, which is an unequivocal act of war on the commerce of the nations it attacks, continues in force, those nations can see in the French Government only a power, regardless of their essential rights, of their Independence and Sovereignty, and if they possess the means, they can reconcile nothing with their interest and honor, but a firm resistance. HITHERO therefore nothing is discoverable in the conduct of France, which ought to change or relax our measures of defence—on the contrary to extend and invigorate them is our true policy. We have no reason to regret, that these measures have been thus far adopted and pursued, and in proportion as we enlarge our view of the portentous and inextinguishable situation of Europe, we shall discover new and cogent motives for the full development of our energies and resources.
BUT in demonstrating by our conduct that we do not fear war in the necessary protection of our rights and honor, we shall give no room to infer that we abandon the desire of peace. An efficient preparation for war can alone insure peace. It is peace that we have uniformly and perseveringly cultivated, and harmony between us and France may be restored at her option.—But to send another minister, without more determinate assurances that he would be received, would be an act of humiliation, to which the United States ought not to submit. It must therefore be left to France, if she is indeed desirous of accommodation, to take the requisite steps. The United States will steadily observe the maxims by which they have hitherto been governed. They will respect the sacred rights of Embassy. And with a sincere disposition on the part of France, to desist from hostility, to make reparation for the injuries heretofore inflicted on our commerce, and to do justice in future, there will be no obstacle to the restoration of a friendly intercourse. In making to you this declaration I give a pledge to France and the world that the Executive authority of this country still adheres to the humane and pacific policy which has invariably governed its proceedings in conformity with the wishes of the other branches of the government and of the people of the United States. But considering the late manifestations of her policy towards foreign nations, I deem it a duty deliberately and solemnly to declare my opinion, that whether we negotiate with her or not, vigorous preparations for war will be alike indispensable. These alone will give to us an equal treaty, and ensure its observance.
AMONG the measures of preparation, which appear expedient, I take the liberty to recall your attention to the Naval establishment. The beneficial effects of the small naval armament, provided under the acts of the last session, are known and acknowledged.—Perhaps no country ever experienced more sudden and remarkable advantages from any measure of policy, than we have derived from the arming for our maritime protection and defence. We ought, without loss of time, to lay the foundation for an encrease of our navy to a size sufficient to guard our coast and protect our trade. Such a naval force, as it is doubtless in the power of the United States to create and maintain, would also afford to them the best means of general defence, by facilitating the safe transportation of troops and stores to every part of our extensive coast. To accomplish this important object, a prudent foresight requires that systematical measures be adopted for procuring at all times, the requisite timber and other supplies. In what manner this shall be done I leave to your consideration.
I WILL now advert, gentlemen, to some matters of less moment, but proper to be communicated to the National Legislature.
AFTER the Spanish garrisons had evacuated the posts they occupied at the Natchez and Walnut Hills, the Commissioner of the United States commenced his observations, to ascertain the point near the Mississippi, which terminated the northernmost part of the thirty-first degree of north latitude. From thence he proceeded to run the boundary line between the United States and Spain. He was afterwards joined by the Spanish Commissioner, when the work of the former was confirmed; and they proceeded together to the demarcation of the line. Recent information ren-
ders it probable, that the Southern Indians, either instigated to oppose the demarcation, or jealous of the consequences of suffering white people to run a line over lands, to which the Indian title had not been extinguished, have, ere this time, stopped the progress of the Commissioners. And considering the mischiefs which may result from continuing the demarcation, in opposition to the will of the Indian tribes, the great expense attending it, and that the boundaries which the Commissioners have actually established, probably extend at least as far as the Indian title has been extinguished, it will perhaps become expedient and necessary to suspend further proceedings by recalling our Commissioner.
THE Commissioners appointed in pursuance of the fifth article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, between the United States and his Britannic Majesty, to determine what river was truly intended under the name of the river St. Croix, mentioned in the Treaty of Peace, and forming a part of the boundary therein described, have finally decided that question. One the twenty-fifth of October, they made their declaration that a river called Scodiac, which falls into Passamaquoddy Bay, at its north-western quarter, was the true St. Croix intended in the Treaty of Peace, as far as its great fork, where one of its streams comes from the westward and the other from the northward, and that the latter stream is the continuation of the St. Croix to its source. This decision, it is understood, will preclude all contention among individual claimants, as it seems that the Schoodiac and its northern branch, bound the grants of lands which have been made by the respective adjoining governments. A subordinate question however, it has been suggested, still remains to be determined. Between the mouth of the St. Croix, as now settled, and what is usually called the Bay of Fundy, lie a number of valuable Islands. The Commissioners have not continued the boundary lines through any channel of these Islands, and unless the Bay of Passamaquoddy be a part of the Bay of Fundy, this further adjustment of boundary will be necessary. But it is apprehended that this will not be a matter of any difficulty.
SUCH progress has been made in the examination and decision of cases, of captures and condemnations of American vessels which were the subject of the seventh article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the United States and Great-Britain—that it is supposed the Commissioners will be able to bring their business to a conclusion, in August of the ensuing year.
THE Commissioners acting under the twenty-fifth Article of the Treaty between the United States and Spain, have adjusted most of the claims of our citizens, for losses sustained in consequence of their vessels and cargoes having been taken by the subjects of his Catholic Majesty, during the late war between France and Spain.
VARIOUS circumstances have concurred to delay the execution of the Law for augmenting the Military Establishment. Among these, the desire of obtaining the fullest information to direct the best selection of officers. As this object will now be speedily accomplished, it is expected that the raising and organizing of the troops will proceed without obstacle and with effect.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
I HAVE directed an estimate of the appropriations which will be necessary for the service of the ensuing year, to be laid before you, accompanied with a view of the Public Receipts and Expenditures to a recent period. It will afford you satisfaction to infer the great extent and solidity of the public resources from the prosperous state of the Finances, notwithstanding the unexampled embarrassments which have attended commerce. When you reflect on the conspicuous examples of patriotism and liberality, which have been exhibited by our mercantile fellow-citizens, and how great a proportion of the public resources depends on their enterprize, you will naturally consider whether their convenience cannot be promoted and reconciled with the security of the revenue by a revision of the system by which the collection is at present regulated.
DURING your recess, measures have been steadily pursued for effecting the valuations and returns, directed by the act of the last session, preliminary to the assessment and collection of a direct tax. —No other delays or obstacles have been experienced, except such as were expect-
ed to arise from the great extent of our country, and the magnitude and novelty of the operation, and enough has been accomplished to assure a fulfilment of the views of the Legislature.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
I CANNOT close this address, without once more advertting to our political situation and inculcating the essential importance of uniting in the maintenance of our dearest interests; and I trust, that by the temper and wisdom of your proceedings, and by a harmony of measures, we shall secure to our country that weight and respect, to which it is so justly entitled.
JOHN ADAMS.
FRUITS OF FRENCH "DIPLOMATIC SKILL."
The apparent Diplomatic train of the French Government in this country, though numerous beyond all precedent or plan of necessity, has composed but a small part of her active and direct agency here. Volney, Lachaise, and an hundred other spies have been unremittingly engaged in preparing the remote and unorganized parts of this country, for a revolt from the Union, and a subjection to France. This revolt has at length been brought about in the state of Kentucky.
One Garry, who seems to be Governor of the state, appears to have been the first mover in this ambitious project. In his speech to the Legislature he tells them, they have a right to confer the general government. This interference of his important state, he affirms to be now called for—the Federal Legislature having violated the constitution, by voting the President with high and dangerous powers, and intranching upon the prerogatives of the individual states. After falsely asserting that an uncommon agitation of mind has been created by these measures in different parts of the United States, this Governor proceeds in the following most artful strain of misrepresentation and fallhood.
"The "Act concerning Aliens," is calculated to produce effects most strongly marked with injustice and oppression, because the exercise of the power given therein, depends upon the discretion, or I may say, the caprice of an individual. Nothing but a general prevalence of hypocrisy among that numerous class of persons on whom this law is meant to operate, can prevent consequences so much to be deprecated;—for they must affect an approbation of all the measures of government, whatever be their genuine sentiments concerning them, or by an honest disclosure of their real opinion, expose themselves to be ruined by banishment, on the secret representations of some interested and officious informer, and without enjoying even the shadow of that trial by jury so dear to freemen. Nor can the same law be regarded as any thing less than an artful, though effectual evasion of the provisions of that article of the Federal Constitution which withholds from congress the power of prohibiting the migration as well as importation of such persons as the states then existing should think proper to admit, a provision of the highest importance to those states, whose population is not full, and who have a strong interest in welcoming the industrious stranger from every part of the world.
"Another law, the operation of which is more extensive as it respects the individual, is entitled "An act in addition to the act, entitled An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," which by fencing round the different branches of Government in their official capacity, with penal terrors, in a manner before unknown, hath created a new crime against the United States, in a case where an interference on the part of the Legislature was rendered unconstitutional, by that clause which forbids the enacting of any law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
Here follows a passage too weak and contemptible to merit much attention:
"Other causes, no doubt have contributed to the uneasiness which has disturbed the public mind:—for whilst the advancing condition of our agriculture and population,—the ample, though not profuse state of our crops, and the promising prospects disclosed of a foreign market, strongly indicate our present prosperity, and afford well grounded expectations of future greatness,—and open abundant scope for the exercise of the most grateful feelings towards the ruler of the universe; a War, horrible in its nature and ruinous in its consequences, hangs over us:—a War by which we cannot possibly gain any advantages, but may lose every thing that is valued by freemen:—and if by our united exertions, and the favor of a kind providence we may be so fortunate as to maintain our independence; it will be at all events, at an expence under which we, and our posterity must groan, and in consequence of which we may be rendered unable to encounter hereafter more formidable evils than any with which we are at present threatened."
"This abominable speech, distinguishing no less by the depravity of its sentiments, than the most desperate folly produced forthwith the following daring resolution, viz.
"That the several states composing the United States of America, are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to their General Government; but that by compact under the style and title of a constitution for the United States and of amendments thereto, they constituted a General Government for special purposes, delegated to that Government certain definite powers, reserving each state to itself, the residuary mass of right to their own self Government; and that whensoever the General Government assumes undelegated powers, its acts are unauthorized, void and of no force: that to this compact each state acceded as a state, and is an integral party, its co-states forming, as to itself, the other party. That
the Commonwealth does therefore call on the Co-states for an expression of their sentiments on the acts concerning Aliens, and for the punishment of certain crimes herein before specified, plainly declaring whether these acts are or are not authorized by the Federal Compact; and that the Co-states resorting to their natural right in cases not made federal, will concur in declaring these acts void and of no force, and will each unite with this Commonwealth in repealing their repeal at the next session of Congress."
The name of the solitary Gentleman (Mr. MURRAY) who had the courage to oppose these detestable proceedings, merits the most conspicuous distinction. To do this, it seems, must have required not a little firmness—for a gentleman in Lexington who had written in terms of reprobation against the lawless and turbulent measures of these daring demagogues, is publicly threatened in terms by no means equivocal, with exemplary vengeance.
Ship Cassius at Auction.
On MONDAY next, the 10th instat, at six o'clock in the evening, will be sold by auction, at the merchant's coffee house—
The ship Cassius, lying at the navy-yard, with her masts, yards, as they now are, sails, as per inventory, which will be produced at the time of sale; anchors, rigging, and cable, as they now lay at Smith's wharfe, bove Race street. This ship is copper bolted, and capped up to light-water mark. This ship is a fast sailer and is pierced for 18 guns.
FOOTMAN & Co. auctioneers.
To the Creditors of the Subscribers.
PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE, that we have applied to the judge of the Court of Common Pleas, for the benefit of an act of assembly, passed the fourth day of April last, and they have appointed THURSDAY the 27th instat, to hear us and our Creditors, in the city of Philadelphia, at such place where the Court may be held, and where you may attend if you please.
PATRICK C. VAN AUGH, JAMES DOUGHERTY, PETER G. ROE, JOHN GREENE, LEWIS D. GR. FF, JAMES M'CULLEY
Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 14th of January next, at ten o'clock.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashr. Dec. 8. 1798. del
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOP THE RUNAWAY. ON Monday the 3rd instat, ran away from the subscriber, at Woodbury, in the county of Gloucester and State of New-Jersey, a NIGRO BOY, named PETER, about 17 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches high; had on when he went away a light broad cloth coat, and an old pair of linen trowsers. He was formerly a slave to George Hazard of Sussex county in the State of Delaware, and was in July 1796, by him bound to Wm. Clark, or Philadelphia, for 14 years, he afterwards was owned by Peter Grahl and George Dechamps, in the same year, and in 1798, he became the property of Stephen Sayre of Bordentown.
Any person returning the said Negro to his master, or securing him so that he may be had, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by
JAMES B. CALDWELL. Woodbury, 6th Dec. 1798.
N.B. The said boy has also the mark of a ring on one of his forefingers. He was seen in the streets of Philadelphia last Thursday morning.
CORDAGE.
Philadelphia, dec. 5. 1798. To be Sold by Public Auction, ON TUESDAY MORNING, the 11th instat, at 10 o'clock. At the Stores of Mr. Peter Bligh, on south street wharf,
A Quantity of Cordage, of the following description, (quite new)
1 cable, 13 inches, 120 fathoms
4 do. 7 do. do. do.
3 coils 4 do. rope
1 do. 3 1-2 do. do.
2 do. ratline
2 do. spun-yarn
Also, 119 yards second hand canvas. Approved notes, at 60 days, will be received in payment. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctions.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF HALLOWELL & RHoads
BEING this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having demands against said Firm, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment to Samuel Rhoads, who is authorized to receive the same.
E. HALLOWELL, SAMUEL RHoads. dec. 1
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN BETZ, late of Southwark, baker, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and those having any demand against said Estate, to forward their accounts, properly attested, for settlement, to
CHRISTIAN BETZ, Administrator, no. 135. Mulberry-street, Philadelphia, december 3, 1798
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carrouades.
JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
THE CREDITORS OF JOSEPH THOMAS,
ARE earnestly requested to meet at the CITY-TAVERN, on Saturday next, at six o'clock in the evening, on business to them of the utmost importance. dec. 5.

IMPORTED, From Hamburg, Bremen, and London, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, An assortment of German Linens, CONSISTING OF
Ticklenburgs Osnabrugs Wolff linens Checks and Stripes Bielefeld linens Brown Silesias Silesia linens Siamys, &c. &c.
150 Boxes of Claret. 3 Boxes of hollow glass ware. 12 Casks of Russia bristles. ALSO ON HAND, 1 Box of Irish Linens. 1 Box of silk goods. 1 Box of Ginghams. And a complete assortment of English Buttons. Erich & Lewis Bollman, No. 106, Spruce Street. November 19
Smith & Rodman, No. 49, South Front Street. Have just received per the William Penn, and Jane, from London, Diana and Thomas from Liverpool, and Kingstown, from Hull.
A LARGE & GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE
Plain, twil'd and Striped Coatings Plain white and red Welsh Flannels Do. yellow and scarlet do. superfine and low priced 3-4, 6-4, 7-4, cloths of all colors Plaids and Halfthicks Perch and Hunter Cloths Green and Red Drapery Blankets Superfine London Coffs- meres of the newest and most fashionable colors Low priced Yorkshire do. Plain and Striped Calli- mances Joan Spinnings & Durants Kattunets & Shalloon Norwich Camblets, for Cloaks Bombazets and Black- ades
With a variety of other Articles on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash or the usual credit. Nov. 6 tu,th,fa,sa,tf
Just Imported, A quantity of Salt-pece, refined Gun powder F and double sealed battle Cannon 4 and 6 pounders London porter and Burton Beer Mullars Squares, 4 ounces Bed Durham mustard Ginghams, subject to drawback All of which will be sold on moderate terms by HENRY DAVIES, junr. No. 63, fourth Second Street, opposite the city tavern. nov. 9 mw&f,tf
FOR SALE, By GEORGE PLUMSTED, No. 166, South Front Street. 250 whole Tierces { RICE. 100 half do. { 35 Boxes white Havana Sugars, entitled to drawback 2,000 pieces Narkanees, do. do. Anchors weighing 17cwt. and 26cwt. 160 boxes containing tea sets of China 35 boxes of blue and white table sets of do. ALSO, Boxes containing breakfast, coffee and even- ing cups and saucers; tea pots, cream pots, su- gar dishes, pist bowls, custard cups, flat and soup plates and dishes. Young Hyson Tea Fans Calla. nov. 23 3taw2w2w
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319 High Street. Latest London & Irish Editions. GEORGE DAVIS'S Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collection he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's combining himself to the sale of Law Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him. His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them— and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their address (post-paid) they shall be sent. nov. 26 m&th&am
Mrs. Spurier, MIDWIFE, From the city of London lying-in Hospital, EMBRACES this opportunity of returning her thanks to those Ladies whom she has had the honor to attend, and most respectfully in- forms them and her other friends that she has re- moved to No. 6th Street two doors from Ches- nut Street, opposite Congress Hall, where she flat- ters herself by careful attention to the duties of her profession to merit their future favors. nov. 23 mw&fa,tf
ALL PERSONS, HAVING claims against the ESTATE OF SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHAN A. SMITH, or JOHN DORSEY, } Executors. A LEASE OF THE HOUSE Lately occupied by Susannah Lockyer, together with THE STOCK OF GOODS, Are to be disposed of—Time will be given for the latter on an unexceptionable security. nov. 9 3taw2w
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, No. 95, NORTH SIXTH STREET. RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Rev. as usual. Nov. 6. quhss
JOHN SHIELDS, BROKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow-citizens for their kind inquiries and acquaint them that he is returned from Chester Hill, in his former residence, the House No. 22 Chestnut between Broad and Second Street.
WHERE he holds himself ready to execute their commands in every branch of his profession, trusting that from a residence in this city of 35 years he has it in his power to render them essential service, assuring them that his commission shall be as low as any in Town. Lots, Lands, Houses, Vessels, Certificates of every description and Bills of Exchange, bought and sold, the documents carefully exam- ined and clear titles made upon the shortest no- tice, by the public's humble servant, John Shields. Good negotiable Notes discounted at a low premium. November 7 3tawf
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Cannonballs, 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 Parent shearing 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 Nikes. Common cutlery Canners stores of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—1-3 croix boxes Patent shot in casks of 500. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. Bottled. Earthenware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. October 29. co,tf
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut Streets; where he will thank- fully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE WAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN, ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respecta- ble parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov. 24 3tawf
Hats & Hosiery. WILLIAM McDUGALL, AT HIS STORE, No. 134, MARKET STREET. HAS JUST OPENED, in addition to his for- mer stock, a very extensive assortment of Men's, Women's, and Children's Hats, and all kinds of Stockings—particularly a quantity of A- berdeen knit Hose, suitable for the present season. nov. 23 co,tf
Ephraim Clark, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Corner of Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia, HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the different arrivals, a large supply of Clock and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials. CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Pliers, Sliding Tongs, Bra- ces and Bits, Grooving tools, Saw, Scratch brush- es, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, cat brass Bells, for- ged work and pinions, Emery, Rotten stone, Pu- mice stone, Borax, Spelter Solder, Brass, Steel and Iron wire, sheet Brass, main springs and glasses gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired nov. 21 co,tf
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treas- ury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Six per Cents, funded debt—standing in the name of Robert Wilson of Calcutta in Bengal, Surgeon in the service of the honorable United Company of merchants of England trading to the East-In- dies, which were lost from on board the Swal- low-Packet, capt Kidd, from Falmouth to New- York. Dolls. Cts. No 106444, Reg. office 14th Dec. 1793 one certificate for 1732 33 No 106478, Reg. office 17th Dec. 1793 one certificate for 1959 50 Ellison & John Perot. nov. 13 codbw
WHATEVER the certificate of two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of Samuel Amory, of London, bankers, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 11593, 11594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess of Leicester, capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798. eodgw
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atton 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- ton on the state of Pennsylvania. Those who may desire to view them will please apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 3tawf
FOR SALE, Rice, in whole and half Tierces. Sherry, and } WINES. Teneriffe } Carolina and Georgia Indigo. AND A PARCEL OF Shipping Furs and Skins. Apply to M. & J. Frazier, No. 95, So. Front Street. november 23 3taw3w
FOR SALE, VERY CHEAP, A Quantity of printed Paper, suitable for Grocers, Tobacconists, &c. Enquire of the Printer. nov. 20 4t
TO BE SOLD, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Chester County, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 taw
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New Jersey, TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are Woodland, the rest Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Timber-Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the county road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to, PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippensburg, between Second and Third Streets. dec 4 quh&f,tf
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND IN A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburgs, hemp linens and oznabrugs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hollans 40 do. brown rolls suitable for cof- fee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 cheils platillas 3 do. doxlas 30 do. creas & 1/2 Merlais 12 do. capuchits 15 do. Blackfield linens 20 do. putchvanes 45 do. Brittanias 1 do. Holland canvas 1 do. Russia do. 3 do. Russia sheetings 1 do. raven duck 2 do. Russia drills 1 do. brown holland 1 do. Silesia reams 1 do. Wabre-headed linen 1 do. Ceradoles 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. cambricks and lavas 1 do. diapas 12 do. stripes 18 do. checks 2 do. gum's 1 do. Arabia stripe 1 do. burging for color 1 pack. Macras hand- kerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribband 3 boxes tapes, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box thread & tapes 1 do. fine blue filados 5 cheils men's slippers 3 do. bed ticks 2 cals hosiery, bristles 6 cheils writing paper 4 do. quills 2 do. sealing-wax 3 packages oil-cloth 1 do. lath-wine 1 do. watches 14 pipes Port wine 12 cals claret 130 do fine being corked claret 1600 butts fine salt 40 cases of red brimstone 100 casks of naval stores 50 logs prime mahogany 4 bds. coffee mills 6 bundles German steel 100 chils of flares and pencils A package of staves A do. wool n caps, &c. 4 cheils of Nuremberg toys 40 keys of yellow ochre 3 bds. Glue 8 barrels of Lentils 5 casks of prime red chert Holland cheese 30 kegs of pearl barley 60 boxes of capers 400 sides of upper and sole leather 300 boxes window glass 800 Demijohns 50 boxes glass tumblers assorted 2 bds. pumice stone 1 box of mill saws 1 cask of cutlery A quantity of stone jugs and pickling pots A few Rips anchors, &c. november 12 tu,th&f
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Chester County, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 taw
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New Jersey, TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are Woodland, the rest Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Timber-Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the county road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to, PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippensburg, between Second and Third Streets. dec 4 quh&f,tf
ADVERTISEMENT. TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors. Notice is hereby Given, TO all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make im- mediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington John Rhodes } Assignees. John Allen. } nov. 26 tu,th&f,tf
ALL PERSONS, HAVING demands against the Estate of HENRY SCHAEFER, deceased, late of the City of Philadelphia, Master and Shopkeeper are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated and all persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make speedy payment to CASPAR W. HAINES, } administrators. FREDERICK GAUL, } 11th mo. 13 3taw3w
Mails for South-Carolina & Georgia, PACKETS are now provided for carrying the Public mails by water between Philadelphia and Charleston. They will leave Philadelphia on Fridays. The post by land will be continued twice a week until an experiment is made in regard to the expedition and regularity of the packets. If any person chooses to have their letters sent by land only, they will please to write the word Land upon the letters: other- wise they will be sent by that conveyance which will first start after the letters are left in the post-office. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, August 13, 1798. 5
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of six per cents. funded debts, stand- ing in the name of Jane Gabrielle Rigaud, of Geneva, which were lost from on board the Swallow Pack- et, capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. Dolls. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, recd. for 1000. 13.181. do. 14th do. do. for 3500 Willings & Francis. October 24. eodgw
FOR SALE. Rice, in whole and half Tierces. Sherry, and } WINES. Teneriffe } Carolina and Georgia Indigo. AND A PARCEL OF Shipping Furs and Skins. Apply to M. & J. Frazier, No. 95, So. Front Street. november 23 3taw3w
FOR SALE, VERY CHEAP, A Quantity of printed Paper, suitable for Grocers, Tobacconists, &c. Enquire of the Printer. nov. 20 4t
Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 37, Dock-Street. Have received per the Morning Star, from Teneriffe, Good Cargo Wine, In Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Per the Pallas, from Hamburg, German Oznabrugs & Ticklenburgs. And by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool, Bristol, Hull and Dublin, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WOOLLEN GOODS, PRINCIPALLY ON CONSIGNMENT. Which they are desirous of selling by the Package, in which are separately made up the following articles on low terms: Rose Blankets, 6-4, to 10-4 2 1/2 & 3 point blankets Mottled and green Rugs 6-4 to 3-4 Mottled and dark Forrest clothes, forted Featherweights Blue Plaids Blue, mixt and drab plaids, forted prices Mixt, twil'd, striped and blue coatings, do Blue, mixt and brown kersey stuffs, forted colors and prices Mil'd drab Broadcloths, forted prices Blue Broadcloths, do Low priced Broadcloths, colors neatly forted Swan-down, striped and printed Kerseymere Mixed and forted colored Kerseymere Neat super and superfine cloths, Etamines and Beveretts White, yellow and red Pl. & 1/2, forted prices Green and white Baize Yarn Hose and Caps Coarse and fine Hats, in cases of 6 dozen each 20 pieces superfine wide Black Ruffles Joans Spinning and Camblets. With an Invoice of common and fine drawn NAILS, flat and sharp points, well assorted They have also for Sale, British Oznabrugs Ravens Duck Russia Sheetings Saxon and Bohemia Dowlas—in Cheils Brown quadruple Silesias and white Platillas, do Irish Linens, in Boxes Irish Dowlas, white and brown Irish Sheetings, do Irish Sacking Shot, assorted. Red and White Lead and Span- ish Brown T. Crawley Millington Steel Queens ware, in Crates Glass ware, in Crates and hogsheads Newcastle Grindstones. Boxes tin plates A few pipes London market Teneriffe Wine India Romall Hdkfs. } IN BALES. Long Cloths Homshams Womans shoes, in barrels Spermareti Candies, in boxes. 11 mo 17 3taw6w
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the City, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut- Street. nov. 22 5
Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS INTENDING to decline their present business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, a handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. in lots to suit the purchasers. John Green & Co. No. 16, North Second Street. Ironmongers Will find the above Goods not unworthy their attention. nov. 23 5
DOBBERN & ROBERTS, TAYLORS, RESPECTFULLY informs their Customers, and the Public in general, that they have removed from No. 114, Chestnut Street, to No. 30, South Fourth Street; Where orders in their line will be thankfully re- ceived and diligently attended to. november 15 mw&f,tf
French Language. G. DUFIEF, No. 63, SOUTH SECOND STREET, WILL OPEN HIS DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N.B.—Private tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, decency, and dispatch. nov. 10 cwtf
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCHMAKER, HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second Street—where he has for Sale, A VARIETY OF Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction. An assortment of Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore. An Apprentice wanted. november 12 m.w.&f,tf
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular } WINES. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1/2 to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3 mw&f,tf
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Luper, a fifer.— He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and vest, light blue overalls, a round hat, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first desertion, and a pair of new shoes, he is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair fallow complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is still sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his firing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 19. 5
The time of an Active BLACK BOY, WHO is about sixteen years old, and has five years to serve, to be disposed of. He is well acquainted with the business of a farm, and handy at cooking or waiting in the house. En- quire at the office of this Gazette. nov. 26 co2w
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty, from HAMBURGH. Ticklenburgs, Oznabrugs, White Platillas Brown Silesias Bretagnes Hessian Rolls Brown Russia Sheetings German Lindseys, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK, no. 103 Market-Street. nov. 22 5
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Wil- iam Beauchamp, lately deceased, are de- sired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Sam'l. Price, executor. nov. 20 dm
BEEF, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, And fit for India voyages.—For Sale By WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, 15th Street. nov. 23 dtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, Belfast Canvass, No. 1, to 7, On moderate terms for Cash or a short credit. James Lyle, South Seventh Street, near Chestnut. nov. 16 5
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, From a Detachment of Men under my com- mand, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. October 29. GEORGE KELLER, 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion, born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Hozier. Jacob Idem, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, state of Connecticut, a repeated deserter, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh com- plexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardener, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself Sing. All the above deserters are very much addic- ted to liquor, and will take other people's prop- erty if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, on one, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whoever appre- hends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reason- able expenses, by applying to me as above. EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry commanding. nov. 10 5
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the Ship Louisa, lying Mr. HUMPHREY'S Ship Yard. november 10. 5
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands a- gainst the estate of William Perkins, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly au- thenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798. 5
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the books following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America"—By Benjamin Smith Bar- ton, M.D. Corresponding Member of the Socie- ty of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massa- chusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encourage- ment of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798. 5
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Applica- tion to be made at this Office. nov. 14 5
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the southern states, has had the opportunity to draw several Bills of Ex- change on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names of divers public characters and reput- able merchants highly complimentary of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed, but I do not know the man; these are villainous forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New-Jersey. October 24, 1798. 5
To be Let, AND POSSESSION GIVEN ON THE 14TH APRIL NEXT, THE CITY TAVERN, Now in the possession of Samuel Richards. Apply at this Office. november 15 5