Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-15 00:00:00

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 in Advance.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mamoodies, Taffaties, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patua and Santapoo Hancherchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market, Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, For Europe or the West Indies, THE SHIP PERKINS SALTER, Muller, She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street, who have for sale, A parcel of Havanna Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND SOLD By R. AITKEN, No. 22 Market Street, AND By W. YOUNG, corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, Thermometrical Navigation, Being a Series of Experiments and Observations, tending to prove, that by observing the relative heat of the Air and Water, From time to Time, The passage of a ship thro' the Gulp Stream, and from deep Water into shoals, May be discovered in time to avoid danger; although owing to tempestuous weather it may be impossible to heave the lead, or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, Vol. II. and III. WITH ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. "God helps them that help themselves." Poor Richard. January 2.
NEW LINE OF STAGES To New York, By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Rutherford, Newton, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE SWIFTSURE Starts from the Green Tree, No. 30 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning, and arrives at New York early the next evening. From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening. Fare for passengers 3 dollars, way passengers 6 cents per mile. Each passenger allowed 14lb of baggage. One hundred and fifty weight of baggage to pay the same as a passenger. All baggage to be at the risk of the owner, unless insured and receipted for by the clerks of the different offices. Rate of insurance one per cent. Apply to JOHN M'CALLA, No. 30 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and to WILLIAM VANDERVOORT, No. 48 Courtland Street, N. E. corner of Greenwich Street, New York. January 3.
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit.
He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next.
For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2.
NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of SAMUEL EMLEN, late of this city, deceased, are desired to produce them for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to SAMUEL EMLEN, THOMAS MORRIS, Executors. Philadelphia, 1st mo. 18th, 1800.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KEIRAN FITZPATRICK, mariner, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement to P. FERRALL, THOMAS M'EUEN, Executors. January 13, 1800.
UNSEATED LANDS. THE Owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Penna. are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE. THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Player, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eighty Shares of Bank Stock 2962 In favour of Samuel Ettridge. 2967 WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. For Sale or to Let. A NEW FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799.
TO BE EXCHANGED For a PLANTATION in New Jersey, A VERY VALUABLE Grist Mill and Plantation, SITUATE in Salem county, Upper Alloway Creek Township, about six miles from the town of Salem, and about one mile and a half from a landing on Alloway Creek, where Barges conveniently ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (cover shot) two pair of stones, one of which are burr. The bolting and bolting gear go by water, and attached to the Mill is a large Kilm for drying corn, built upon the most approved plan; the whole mill work and bolting gear, &c. have lately been either made new or completely repaired. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty acres of land. The buildings exclusive of the mill house and kiln, are a large dwelling house, a barn, stables, corncrib, &c. &c. For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTAR, No. 119 Market Street. December 21.
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER, Who can work well at the Vat, will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27.
GENTLE ACCOMMODATIONS, For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 12.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Oldbrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 30 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Naikien; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799.
MADERA WINE, Of an excellent Quality and good Age, TO BE SOLD. By the pipe, quarter cask or less quantity. No. 107 South Second Street. December 21.
ENGRAVING, By TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, VIZ. PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Type and Wood Cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth west corner of Fourth and Spruce Streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10.
BUILDING LOTS, TO BE LET ON GROUND RENT. SEVEN LOTS, UPON Seventh Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. These lots are in a neighborhood where large improvements are carrying on, and Property consequently much increasing in value. There is also a large quantity of building materials likely to be ready for sale near the spot in a short time, which circumstances render these Lots an object well worth attention. To be let upon Seventh Street, between Market and Arch Streets, and near the Wits of the United States. For further particulars please to apply to the Subscribers at their Office, No. 124, South Fourth, near Spruce Street. BONSALL & SHOEMAKER. January 10.
VALUABLE LANDS Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of SATURDAY the twenty-second of March next. In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres. 7,000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, and head of St. Simon's found, near the town of Brunswick. 382,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 41,500 Near the above described tracts. 280,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Altamaha. 247,000 Acres on the same waters. 59,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Altamaha rivers and Buffalo creek. 60,000 Near the above described tracts. In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented. 44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggon Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. 45,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4588 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Cold Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned. * For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unconditional security. Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the patents and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited. THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Philadelphia, Jan. 7.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a Negro man, named ISAAK, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 3 inches high, has a blemish in his eye, wore white in them from common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantaloons printed fancy cord, a twandown striped under jacket; a rumus hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one muslin handkerchief, fringed, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states that have the above reward or reasonable expenses it brought home. JOHN BREN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county it is probable he may return there. November 5.
Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant Girl, named Elizabeth Howeckel, had on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar & any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. August 6.
Two or three Gentlemen with their servants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27.
Lodging and Breakfast, For one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
Drawing School. MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State house yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1 Front room, two hours, 3 PERSPECTIVE. The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practiced. WANTED. A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27.
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downings, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30.
Huntingdon County Taxes. AS one of the Commissioners of Huntingdon county, I can make settlement with the holders of unseated Land, situated in said county, without increasing costs, by advertisement for sale—if called upon within six days from this date at the house of General Procter in Arch Street, near Fifth Street. It is hoped the owners of such land who reside in the city, will endeavour to meet this arrangement and prevent a typical advertisement as the law directs. JOHN GADWALLADER. January 13.
A large convenient Stone House, WITH a large Entry and four Rooms on a floor, about half an acre of Land adjoining, Situate in Buffington on the new road to New York, about eleven miles from Philadelphia. For terms apply to the subscriber in Buffington. THOMAS PAUL. NB. Who offers for sale, several Building Lots, pleasantly situated in the village of Buffington. December 21.
TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, With a Lot thereunto belonging, SITUATE in Duck Creek, Cross Roads 5 Kent County, State of Delaware, fronting on the Main Street; there are on the lower Floor, five Rooms and an Entry, with a number of well finished Rooms up Stairs, a Cellar under the whole Building, a Brick kitchen, a rump of good Water, with a Stable, Carriage House and Sheds, the whole improvements are in good repair. The Sit is well calculated for either a Store or Tavern, the latter of which it has been occupied for a number of years with considerable success. The situation is dry and the Country round being very healthy and a place of considerable Trade, it will be well worth the attention of any person wishing to purchase or rent. For further particulars apply to the Subscriber at the aforesaid place. JOHN CUMMINGS. January 8.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—as the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Frederickburg, (Vig.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
LOTS In the City of Washington. A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, their situation various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered FOR SALE. For viewing the Plots and for terms, apply to BONSALL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124, South Fourth Street. Phila. Jan. 1, 1800.
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke Street, or Arthury Lane, in the Northern Liberties. HAVING two rooms, on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch Street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, fourth Second Street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING AN HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the American Armies during our revolutionary war with Great Britain, first President of the United States, and first Lieutenant General of the Army. By JOSEPH SCOTT, Author of the Modern Geographical Dictionary, in four volumes octavo.
OF the various methods which different writers pursue in order to convey useful knowledge to mankind, Biography stands confessedly among the first. There is none more interesting—none more instructive and entertaining. The histories of distinguished heroes, who have, by their exalted virtues, and noble and splendid actions, been the principal means of redeeming their respective countries from the encroaching hand of tyranny, have in all ages been considered the most entertaining, instructive, and important to mankind. They afford examples; and example is more powerful than precept. It strengthens, by a plain and easy mode of reasoning, the principles of the timid, determines and fixes those that are wavering, and ultimately lays the basis for that harmony and coincidence of sentiment among the citizens; from which only, a nation can have to derive rank, consequence and stability. Impressed with lively sentiments of the eminent virtues of that distinguished HERO and PATRIOT, the history of whose life I have undertaken to write; it was not till after much reflection I resolved on issuing these proposals. The following considerations induced me to this; First, having obtained in the course of an extensive correspondence, with many gentlemen of talents and information, a large stock of original materials concerning the life of this Illustrious Citizen; to give form and body to them in the manner of history, will preserve many important things that otherwise would most probably be lost. Secondly, as many of the most interesting transactions of his life, since he resigned his commission as Commander in Chief of our revolutionary armies, are very imperfectly recorded, and little understood; yet the greater part of them being such in the memories of many, this must be the fittest time to embody them; before a succession of objects, which every day brings forth, wears off the minutest circumstances. There are many of these circumstances important and interesting; as it is universally acknowledged, that great actions, like immense rivers, flow from small beginnings.
CONDITIONS. I. The Life of General Washington will contain nearly 400 pages octavo, printed on fine paper, and in a style of elegance equal to any work that has appeared from an American press. II. It will be embellished with a striking likeness of the General, executed by one of the first artists. III. Subscribers' names will be annexed, as patrons. IV. Each subscriber is to pay two dollars, one half on subscribing, the remainder on the delivery of the work. Subscriptions in this city are received at No. 297 Arch street, next door to the north west corner of Eighth street. Philadelphia, December 30.
Just Published, and for Sale By JOHN MORGAN, No. 3 Front St. AND BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68 High St. THE UNITED STATES COURT CALENDAR, AND GENTLEMAN'S Complete Pocket Companion, For the Year of our Lord 1800. CONTAINING Every thing useful in other works of the kind, Besides a great variety of articles (Combining utility with entertainment), Not to be found in any publication whatsoever. Amongst these are, Complete and authentic lists of the ARMY and NAVY. (Carefully revised at the respective Offices;) ALSO, correct statements of the NATIONAL DEBT, and of the ANNUAL RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES of the United States.
N. B. The CALENDAR, notwithstanding the vast variety of its contents, is very small in bulk. It is bound in red morocco, in the neatest manner, and may be carried very conveniently in the waistcoat pocket. December 31.
LOTS In the City of Washington. A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, which are unquestionable, their situation various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered FOR SALE. For viewing the Plots and for terms, apply to BONSALL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124, South Fourth Street. Phila. Jan. 1, 1800.
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke Street, or Arthury Lane, in the Northern Liberties. HAVING two rooms, on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch Street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, fourth Second Street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30.

Foreign Intelligence.
NANTES, October 28.
Yesterday about four in the evening a body of Chouans, to the number of six or seven hundred men, appeared at Oudon, and took possession of the inhabitant's houses.
The following night they attacked the post of Agreffe, composed of 30 men. The sentinel cried— Qui Vive? They answered, Royalists. He fired upon them, but the Chouans fell upon and knocked him down with the butt ends of their muskets; they then entered the Corps de Garde, and killed a few soldiers. Those who escaped reported the business to the municipality of Nantes.
October 29.
This day between four and five in the morning, a numerous troop of Chouans penetrated the city of Nantes by different places, crying Vive le Roi and la Religion. Immediately the Generale was beat; the citizens eagerly ran to arms; the alarm guns were fired, and several partial engagements took place in different quarters. A number of persons were killed or wounded—Among the killed on the part of the Chouans is one of their chiefs. We vigorously repulsed them. They quitted the city almost as soon as they had entered it. They were pursued towards Rennes.
We have just heard that the Corps de Garde of la Place du Bouffay has been disarmed by the Chouans, who threw open the prisons and let the prisoners escape.
REPORT
Of citizen Duvast, forming part of the reinforcement sent to the post of Rennes, relative to the attack upon Nantes.
He declares, that arriving at the Corps de Garde, at the distance of two gun shots from the barrier, and having found the officer, the one belonging to the reinforcement demanded why a sentinel had not been placed at the barrier? He answered that it was not his duty: upon which twelve men of the reinforcement paraded all night before the barrier in order to guard it.
At a quarter before four a number of men appeared at the barrier. Qui Vive? was exclaimed; they answered Colonie mobile (a moveable column). Then the officer went out with two men to reconnoitre—the two unfortunate men were killed and the officer taken. A discharge of at least 200 muskets was fired at the remainder of the guard, which was answered; but finding the impossibility of defending themselves, they retired by La Rue Noire, and the Chouans, as well cavalry as infantry, entered by the main road.— Extrait from the Nantes Courrier.
LONDON, November 6.
Female fashion for November. —1st. Swifts Corset worn over any dress, made of white or other coloured silk, trimmed with pink chenille, and finished on the shoulders with lace. Parisian Cap made of black lace, and trimmed and tied under the chin with a pink ribband; worn very much on the side, so as to show all the hair on the other side. Ridicule or hand pocket.—2d. Parisian Frock, body and petticoat of pink silk, and the body and sleeves covered with black lace. The train of black muslin. Parisian Cap with ridiculous or hand pocket.
Walking dress. —Swifts Corset of black velvet, lined blue silk, edged with blue chenille. Bonnet à la sepentir , made of black velvet, and trimmed with blue ribband and lace.—Dear Muff.
The prevalent head dresses are. —1st. Bonnet of dark brown willow, trimmed with straw, and tied under the chin with blue—2d. Straw hat turned on both sides.—3d. Half-dress muslin cap, with one broad lace border, trimmed with quilled ribband, and bow behind.—4th. Bonnet en cornet , made to fit the head close, and tie under the chin. Bow of any fashionable color.—5th. Lace Cap, made open at top to admit the hair. Rows of pink ribband between the lace.—6th. Dress Turban made of white crape. Crown full and drawn to one side. Finished with green wreath and feather.—7th. Bonnet au Resentir , made of crape, with full crown and bows, with flowers in the centre, broad lace border.—8th. Black velvet Cap, crown quite round: bow at top; deep veil.—9th. Dress Turban, made of twisted crape, ornamented with gold and feathers. The prevailing colors are mazareen or navy blue, puce, and brown. Velvets are worn in every article of dress, and in cloaks are likely to be favorites for the winter. A new velvet cloak, buttoned before, is just introduced.
The following circumstance may be depended on as a fact: The captain of a West India vessel, returning unexpectedly after several months absence to his home at Deptford, and not finding his Cara Spofa in his parlour, ran up stairs with all the speed of impatient affection to her dressing room—Horror of horrors! A spruce brown wig lay carelessly on the toilette of the absent Lady. Seeing before his face the evident proof, as he deemed it, of his own dishonor, the captain was in a paroxysm of fury. The bell rings violently. The lady's maid makes her appearance. Where is your infamous mistress? To what paramour does that ornament belong? The girl protested, and called Heaven to witness, that her mistress was chaste as ice, as pure as snow—but when she attempted to persuade the irritated husband that the peruke was actually the property of his lady, and that she was in the habit of decorating not his head, but her own, he remained in vacant astonishment till the arrival of his wife: Her perfect innocence of demeanour, her unfeigned joy
at his return, her confirmation of the girl's narration, and above all the ocular demonstration offered him by the inventory of the alarming appendage on her own person, put an end to his perturbation of mind, and turned all the torrent of his wrath against the capricious demons of fashion which had occasioned it.
PRATT & KINTZING,
No. 95 N. Water Street,
HAVE ON HAND,
[January the 1st, 1800.]
The following GOODS, entitled to Drawback, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credit:   150 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hempen Linens and Oznabrugs,  50 boxes Patterbornes or white Rolls,  25 ditto Bilsfeld Linen,  21 ditto Creas and Creas à la Morlaix,  2 ditto Britanias,  Brown Rolls,  Ditto Hellans,  Polish Rolls,  Bed-Ticks,  Seams, Arabias,  Empty Bags, Oil Cloths,  Shoes and Slippers,  Shawl and Upper Leather,  Quills and Sealing Wax,  A package Gold and Silver Watches,  8 cases Hoes,  25 cases Nails, assorted, from 3 to 20,  16 cases Ironmongery, assorted,  13 pipes old Port Wine,  25 boxes Tumblers, assorted,  200 boxes best Hamburg Window Glass, 8 by 10, &c. &c.  1 chest assorted Looking Glasses,  Several large elegant Ditto,  50 kegs Pearl Barley,  A few tons Roll Arimonies,  20 kegs Yellow Ochre,  A few barrels Naval Stores,  1500 empty Demijohns,  6 hogheads Coffee Mills,  10 hds. Hogs Bristles, first and second quality,  40 tons Russian Hemp,  Holland Steel,  2 hds. Dutch Glue,  Toys, Lentilles, Slates and Pencils,  Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Pickling Pots, &c. &c.   January 4. eu/320
MARSHAL'S OFFICE
Is removed to No. 250 High Street. January 6. 6t
BOONETON IRON WORKS.
TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate,
KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Crisp mill with two Run of Stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and new in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out-houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and stone milk house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing stock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring.
For terms inquire of David B Ogden at New-York, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or Messrs. Jacob and Richard Faeisch on the premises. January 11.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the 1st day of February next, on the premises, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, (The property of the subscriber.)
SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, the county town of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty-five from Philadelphia, containing 121 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There are on the premises a convenient two story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining a stone spring house, over an excellent spring, a few paces from the door, with convenient out houses, &c. &c. The elegance of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman.
The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber.
NICHOLAS WYNKOOP.
OR CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun.
Newton, January 11. egw.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Company of Captain MATTHEW HENRY, 10th Reg. U. S. Infantry, an enlisted soldier named MOSES WYNN, born in Pennsylvania, by trade a shoemaker, thirty years of age, five feet eight and an half inches high, black eyes, black hair, fair complexion, has lost two of his fore teeth which is very perceptible when he talks. It is known that he now lurks in this city.
Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge him in jail, or shall deliver him to the Subscriber at his quarters in Filbert between Ninth and Tenth Street, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun.
Captain 10th Regiment Infantry. Jan. 7.
IN CUSTODY
In Middlesex Gaol, the following Negro men, to wit:
ADAM HILL, says he belongs to William Me. Mutter, of Philadelphia, 21 years old. Henry Hall, about 6 feet high, supposed to be about 26 years old, and some gentlemen's coachman or waiter, and from his dialect, judged to be from Maryland or Virginia. Isaac Harmon, 5 feet, 6 or 7 inches high, very black, about 20 years old, says he lived at the Head of Elk, State of Delaware.
The owners of the above Negroes are requested to pay charges and take them away, before the 21st of January ensuing, or they shall on that day be sold to defray expenses and gool fees at the city of New-Brunswick, and State of New Jersey.
PETER KEENON.
December 31—93. dit.
HENRY BEBRIDGE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock-Street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan. 14. dsy32w6w
MATTHEW MCCONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 200, W.T.
AND again commenced the business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to continue his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again revives. November 19. daw(D5 dtf)
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALSH. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the Ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25. 5
ROSS AND SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, 1000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, COSSAS A few bales Bengal HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11. 6
DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instat, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
Southern Mails.
THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between this Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Port Towns on the main line, through North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The water Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued. Post Office, Philadelphia, } December 30, 1799, } December 30. dtf.
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA,
December 30, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 21st day of January next, at ten o'clock.
And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 24th day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation. "Article 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
TRESPASSING.
WAS taken up yesterday in an inclosure in Turner's Lane, a SORREL HORSE, with a small blaze, and his off hind-foot white. The owner may have him again on application at this Office, and paying costs of advertising. January 13. dgt.
WANTED,
TWO or three active Young Men to carry Books about for sale. To such as are capable and diligent, good encouragement will be given—Apply on Wednesday, 15th inst. between 4 and 5 o'clock in the evening, to Wm. Jones, Stationer, No. 30, Fourth near Market Street. January 13. 1st.
A YOUNG MAN
ACQUAINTED with the West-India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it,
A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Milford County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 320 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. dtf.
THE BEST LIKENESS OF THE Celebrated WASHINGTON,
Which has ever been published, Is now offered for sale at Dickins's Book-Store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AT Dickins's Stationary & Book-Store, North Second Street, opposite Christ Church,
A SUPERB EDITION OF WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life, Supet Royal, 8vo. (Price Two Dollars.)
Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first Artists.
NO exertions or expence have been spared to render this publication complete, and altho' all the materials and workmanship are entirely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States.
DICKINS's Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market Street, to the house lately occupied by W. Cobbett, in Second Street, opposite Christ Church; where country store keepers and others may be constantly supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and stationery line, on the most reasonable terms.
H. Maxwell's Printing Office
IS REMOVED To a house adjoining the back part of Dickins's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14. 1st/1st
NOW PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD, By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK, No. 87, High Street, WEBSTER'S
HISTORY OF PESTILENCE, In two volumes 8vo. Price of the single sets 4 dollars; with 2 sets to a dozen allowed to Booksellers.
This work may be had in sheets at two and an half Dollars, by applying to E. Belden & Co. No. 40, Pine Street, New-York. January 11. 3t
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, Price 62 1/2 cents. AND TO BE HAD OF WILLIAM JONES, No. 30 N. Fourth, near Market Street,
A WORK upon a plan which never before appeared in the United States, being a SPECIES of Directory, but different from the usual sort,
ENTITLED The NEW TRADE DIRECTORY, FOR PHILADELPHIA, Anno 1800:
OR, a Complete List of all the occupations and trades (separately and alphabetically arranged) practiced in the City and Liberties with the names and residences of those who follow each of them respectively, also in alphabetical order: to which is added an Alphabetical List of all the Streets, Lanes and Alleys in the city and liberties.
If a MERCHANT or SELF OWNER wishes for any reason to be acquainted with all the Tanners, Grocers, Inspectors, Guagers, Measurers, Shipwrights, Shipcarpenters, Ship Joiners, Mast-makers, Boat builders, Block-makers, Sail-makers, Riggers, Caulkers, Stewards, Mariners, or any Tradesman, he needs only look to the Index for the TRADE, and he will be referred to the pages which contain all the names and residences of those who follow it.
If a HOZZ-Keeper wants quickly to find a Baker, a Cak-Baker, Sweetmeat, White Water, Water, China Men, School-master or Mistress, Glaziers, Fan for Hanger, Painter, Cedar-Cooper, Locksmith, Blacksmith, Bicknall, Plasterer or Joiner. He can also turn to the Index and be referred to the TRADE in question. In like manner can the LABOURER find out the residences and names of all the Maids, Bakers, Bannet-makers, Stay-makers, Dyers and Knitters, &c. or a STRANGER the most convenient Boarding House, Hair Dresser, Hatter, Taylor, Trunk-maker, &c. Nor is the utility of the work confined to these alone; for any Tradesman may trace at once the names and residences of the Masters and Journey-men in his own line.
In short it is more or less Useful to almost every Class of Citizens—And the Editor trusts that such an Expensive and laborious Undertaking will meet with suitable Encouragement. Jan. 8. 1st/4D dtf
THE UNDERSIGNED,
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia, Hereby gives public Notice,
That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul, in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences.
RICHARD SODERSTROM.
Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, for undivided shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas M c Ewen or Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next.
Samuel Blodget.
December 17
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15.
Jusum et tenacem proposti virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentum, Non vultus instantis tyranni, Mente quait solida.
For the Gazette of the United States.
Mr. Paymaster Dallas has been accused in the Gazette of the United States of drawing 92,000 dollars from the State Treasury in his office of Paymaster to the Pennsylvania Militia, of placing only 40,000 dollars of this sum to his official account, and the residue to his private account in the Bank of Pennsylvania—of having kept a large portion of this money more than two years in his hands without settling his public accounts with the State—and of having in the mean time drawn so much out of the bank, that his public account as an officer, and his private account taken together, were under a credit of two thousand dollars; whereas, by his own confession, there was at least 22,500 dollars of a balance in his hands due to the State.—It has, therefore, been alleged that public money has been drawn by him from the Bank for other than public purposes.—It has also been asserted that Mr. Dallas, besides his pay as paymaster, has exhibited a charge of commission, to the amount of more than 7000 dollars; and that his accounts are still unsettled.
Mr. Dallas acknowledges that he drew 92,000 dollars—that his accounts are yet unsettled;—he does not deny that part was placed to his official, and part to his private credit in the Bank;—nor that he kept the money for more than two years before he repaid any part of it—nor that he has charged a commission on the sums disbursed;—nor that his Bank account was under, far under, the sum which he really owed to the State Treasury.
In his defence he has endeavored to escape by dragging in the name and authority of Mr. Donaldson; but when the artful questions of Dallas and the ambiguous answers of Donaldson are carefully examined we shall find that there is no real exculpation. Let us take the questions and answers in Mr. D's own order.
1. It is said that no money could be drawn from the State Treasury by a private person, but that advances were made for bounty at the request of members of the Legislature.
Passing the illegality of such advances, we are not told whether the sums thus paid are exclusive or inclusive of the sum of 92,000—nor are we told how the accounts were opened or the money credited in the Bank of Pennsylvania. This could very easily have been done if all was correct—now let the books be examined and we shall see whether Mr. D. took any credit for public money either in his official or private capacity before the 19th September, 1794—the law passed on that day.—Here then is a clear mode of ascertaining the doubtful point—when it is explained let us know why part went to his public account as P. M. the residue to his private account.
2. It is asserted that his accounts for bounty, &c. were exhibited in February 1796, and vouched to the amount of 48,158 dollars.—That a Communication in consequence of this exhibition was made to Mr. Dallas and that the accounts were returned to him.
We are not told what the Communication was, whether it was a requisition to settle, or an intimation, that the account could not be received; nor are we told what the Sec. means whether it is commissions, or contingencies, or both.
It will not be pretended that the bounty amounted to 48,158 d. and if Mr. Dallas's charge of commission forms any part of this sum it ought to have been specially mentioned, because Mr. Donaldson is certainly too good a man to allow any person a commission on money and pay as an officer at the same time. But why not exhibit these accounts to the State officers before February 1796, and pay over the balance due, when it appears by Dallas's own question that his accounts and vouchers were ready on 6th June 1795—Why all this delay. If the whole balance was then in Bank, why not pay it over? If there then, why not keep it there to be always ready?
3. The accounts and vouchers for pay were rendered on 6th June, 1795, as appears by Nevill's receipt.
Then why not settle with the State officers at this time for all the money not expended in bounty and contingent expenses of the Governor's family?—Why delay it till December 1796? To the very moment when Mr. Dallas's appointment as secretary was coming on, and it might be doubtful whether Governor Mifflin would not remember his abuse and defalcation of him on the Western expedition and coupling this with his default in money affairs;—turn him out!!!
4. The forage, and retained ration accounts, delayed the settlement at the War-Office. The Accountant could not be brought to settle although great diligence was used, and therefore a fund was kept to meet contingencies.
This specious flourish can deceive none but the ignorant. Congress on the 2d January 1795, passed a law raising the pay of the militia to exactly the sum promised by the State of Pennsylvania, exclusive of bounty. Dallas was made deputy paymaster for the Pennsylvania line, and had all this money at his command. The State Treasury could lose nothing but the bounty; for

at according to Mr. Dallas's own account he ought, on the 6th June 1795, to have paid back to our Treasury all the difference between the bounty, &c. 48,158 dollars, and the sum which he drew out 92,000, in other words, he ought to have paid back 43,842 dollars. The State has nothing to do with brags, retained rations, transportation, or accounts of that description. They are paid by the United States—all the accounts are to be settled at the War-Office, and if Mr. Dallas's correspondence is closely examined, the delay of settlement will be attributed to himself and not to the Accountants.
5. The state of the reserved fund was communicated from time to time to the Register and Comptroller and to the Committee of Ways and Means.
This is truly bold and shameful—Why was any State fund reserved, when the U. States had undertaken to pay every thing but bounty? Was there not constantly a readiness in the United States to discharge every demand other than bounty? And was not the sole difficulty in obtaining the receipts of individuals instead of the receipts of regimental and company paymasters? There was no occasion for State funds , and to retain them on this pretext was as wicked as it was ridiculous!
But will Mr. Dallas or will Mr. Donaldson say that there was always a credit in the Bank of Pennsylvania equal to the balance unexpended? No such thing—compare the sums disbursed, the dates of the vouchers, with the diminution of the Bank account and it will easily be seen, whether the public money went out exactly as public debts were paid . This is the touchstone which will try fair-dealing.
6. The sixth and last question and answer are already noticed except so far as relates to retaining money for claims filed ! Why are they not paid when present? Why file them and keep the claimants in suspense and soliciting payment when there is actually money in Bank? Surely this is not right if the money has really been always in Bank .
This mysterious outline should certainly be enquired into by our legislature, who are now in session.—By law every public officer of the State must keep his public accounts in the Bank of Pennsylvania—the unexpended balance of every appropriation ought at all times to be found there. The man who draws out more than is wanted for public purposes, is guilty of a breach of public trust, and ought to be impeached, dismissed and dismissed from office. By this it is not meant that Mr. Dallas should be impeached for carrying money with him on the expedition; but if on examination it should appear, that after his return in Nov. 1794 he had not always to his credit in the Bank of Pennsylvania the full sum of public money which his vouchers will show was unexpended, then it must be clear that it went out for other than public purposes . If he charges a commission on the money advanced by the State and by the United States, and at the same time has received pay as paymaster to the line; if he has kept back money which he ought to have promptly returned to the State treasury; if he has alleged that State funds were requisite to meet demands which the United States had assumed and were ready to pay; it will be the duty of the legislature not only to enforce a proper settlement of principal and interest, but to punish the defaulter in such an exemplary manner as will deter every future officer from diverting public money from its proper destination.
A MILITIA OFFICER.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED,
Sloop Sally, Webb, Richmond 3 Captain Webb came into the Capes on Monday morning. Saw no inward bound square rigged vessels below. A brig is said to be below, name unknown, bound up.
New York, January 13.
Arrived—Ship Mary, captain Pollard, from Hamburg, in 70 days. December 31, spoke, Ship Eliza, Mackey, from New York bound to Cork, out 6 days; meeting with bad weather and in distress bore away for the West Indies, in lat. 30, long. 66. January two, spoke the Schooner, Wells, from Batavia, out 125 days; bound to Boston, lost his bowsprit and sails, in a very bad condition, and short of provision, but could not furnish him, having a long passage.
Ship Lydia, captain Henderson, from Liverpool, 85 days. Spoke ship Atlantic, captain Howard, in lat. 39, 36, days out from New York, bound to Dublin.
Boston, January 7.
On Friday last arrived brig Flying Fish, detained by the Boston frigate, captain Little. Mr. Joseph Beals is the prize master. She is laden with coffee, and was from Jeremie, (Hispaniola) bound to St. Thomas, when taken. She was under Banif colors, but her papers were very irregular. The ship of war Herald, has lately been spoken within the West Indies. She proves an excellent filler.
The Constitution and Boston frigates, were seen off Cape Francis, about 30 days since, had a brig and Schooner in company supposed prizes.
The ship of war Connecticut, capt. Tryon, has detained a ship from St. Thomas for St. Domingo, in ballast, supposed to have money under the ballast; and has retaken a brig belonging to Baltimore, which had been three days in possession of the French. The brig has arrived at Norfolk.
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, January 14, 1800.
At an annual Election for President and Directors, the following Gentlemen have been duly Elected.
 James S Cox President.  Abijah Dawes  Samuel W. Fisher  Thomas Fitzsimons  George Latimer  Henry Pratt  Wm. T. Smith  Daniel Smith  Joseph Sims  Jno. C. Stocker  Jno. G. Wachsmuth  Jesse Waln  Samuel Breck. 
A South Carolina Paper says, "Many vessels will be wanted here to freight till May next."
Accounts have been received in New Haven of the capture of the brig Dove, Thomas Ward, master, from that port—the Dove had a valuable cargo, and was insured to the amount of 4000 dollars. A vessel belonging to Newport, (R. I.) was captured at the same time.
NEW-YORK, January 14.
On Thursday last the Funeral ceremonies in honor of Gen. Washington were performed in Albany. The procession and order of movement were similar to those in New-York. The Oration was delivered by W. P. Beers, Esq.
The Columbia, Harvey, from London to New York, is amongst the vessels which have been taken by the French off Duugeness, and carried into Calais.
Passengers in the Liverpool Packet, arrived at this port—Hannah Talbot, of Philadelphia, an eminent preacher among the society of friends. She has been absent about 3 years, and has travelled all over Europe. Mrs. Tinsdale and Son, Mr. Thomas Leynell and Mr. Michaeljohn.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 13.
The bill intitled "An act to repeal part of an act intitled an act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties or disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," was read the third time, and passed.
A petition of the inhabitants of New Bedford, Massachusetts, praying for the establishment of a post road was read and referred to the committee appointed on the subject of a post-office and post roads.
Mr. D. Foster, from the Committee of Claims to whom were referred the petition of Ruben Calvill, reported that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted—which was concurred in by the House.
Mr. Griswold, from the Committee of Revival and Unfinished business, made a further report, recommending the adoption of a resolution to instruct that committee to prepare and report a bill for continuing in force the act intitled "An act further to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and France, and the dependencies thereof"—which was referred to a Committee of the Whole House, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
The House went into Committee of the Whole on the following resolution, viz.
"Resolved, That it is expedient to amend the act for laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper, as to abolish the offices thereby established for the stamping of vellum, parchment and paper, in the several districts of the United States, and to establish, at the seat of government one general office for that purpose."
Which was agreed to, and ordered to be reported without amendment.
Upon the question in the House to agree to the report of the Committee, Messrs. Nicholas and Hartley spoke against it—and Mr. Harper in favor of it—when the question was put and carried—Ayes 47—Nays 32.
The Committee of Ways and Means were directed to bring in a bill pursuant to said resolution.
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.
A written message from the President of the United States, by his Secretary, Mr. Shaw, was presented to the House, and read in the words following, to wit
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives: "As the inclosed letter, from a member of your House, received by me in the night of Saturday, the 11th instant, relates to the privileges of the House, which, in my opinion, ought to be inquired into, in the House itself, if anywhere, I have thought proper to submit the whole letter and its tendencies, to your consideration, without any other comments on its matter or style."
"But as no gross impropriety of conduct on the part of persons holding commissions in the army or navy of the United States, ought to pass without due animadversion, I have directed the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy, to investigate the conduct complained of, and to report to me, without delay, such a statement of facts as will enable me to decide on the course which duty and justice shall appear to prescribe."
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, Jan. 14, 1800.
The following is the Letter alluded to, Sir,
Known to you only as holding, in common with yourself, the honorable station of servant to the same sovereign people, and disclaiming all pretensions to make to you any application which, in the general estimation of men, requires the palce of apology. I shall, without the circumlocution of compliment, proceed to state the cause which induces this address.
For words of a general nature, uttered on the floor of this House, and addressed in my official capacity, to the Chairman of the committee of the whole, and urged with a view to effect the reduction of a Military establishment, I have been grossly and publicly insulted; by two officers of the army (or navy, I know not which) with evident intention to provoke me to a conduct which, in some sort, might justify the notion de ligus which they manifestly entertained. Quards me, and from the execution of which I believe, they were only deterred by the presence of several of my friends (Members of this House) who felt themselves implicated in an insult, which although more particularly offered to one, was certainly levelled at all.
I am acquainted with the name of only one of these unfortunate young men, who appear to have made so false an estimate of the dignity of character; who seem to have mistaken brutality for spirit, and an armed combination against the person of an individual for an indication of courage. He was called, I think, Mr. Knight; rank unknown; and, to my best recollection, of the navy. Mr. Christie, a member of this house appeared to know him; and that gentleman with capt. Campbell Smith, who, as I understand, endeavored to deter those rash youths from their scheme, and whose conduct would evince, if indeed there were any need of proof, that the character of the man and the citizen is not incompatible with the profession of the soldier, can give an account of the various instances of misconduct which were exhibited by the parties—Mr. Van Renelaer, the Lieut. Governor of New York, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Glen and Mr. Mason, of the House of Representatives were likewise present at these transactions.
Having stated the fact, it would be derogatory to your character, Sir, for me to point out the remedy, which it is your province to provide, nor shall I descend from the respect which I owe myself to declare what are not the considerations which govern my conduct on this occasion. So far as they relate to this application addressed to you in a public capacity, they can only be supposed by you to be of a public nature; and it is enough for me to state that the independence of the legislature has been attacked, the majesty of the people, of which you are the principal representative, insulted, and your authority contemned. In their name, I demand that a provision commensurate with the evil be made, and which will be calculated to deter others from any future attempt to introduce the reign of terror into our country. In addressing you in the plain language of a man, I give you, Sir, the best proof that I can afford of the estimation in which I hold your Office and your understanding; and I assure you with truth that I am, with respect,
Your fellow citizen, JOHN RANDOLPH, Jr.
Chamber of the Representatives of the U. S. 11th January, 24th of Independence.
The President of the United States.
Mr. Kittera moved that the message and letter accompanying it, be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Randolph hoped it would not. It was far from his expectation, he said, when he addressed the letter now before the house, to the President, that it would have been made the subject of a communication. Had he thought the house could have remedied the abuse complained of, he would have entered his complaint here; but he did not conceive it within their jurisdiction; and he was opposed to it as being a bad precedent, which might at some future period, be prostituted to purposes injurious to the country. The power of the commander in chief of the army, in his opinion, was sufficient to afford a remedy, and to restrain men under his command, from giving personal abuse and insult. And he therefore disclaimed any wish that the house should take measures for his protection.
The voice of the House appeared to be unanimous for the commitment, and several members expressed an opinion, that the President, in submitting the subject to the House, had acted judiciously, it being a question on which he could not, dare not decide. It was a constitutional prerogative vested in that house alone, and that House, after having a statement of facts, were to be the sole judges of them. The will of the complainant to suspend enquiry, ought not to have any weight, for if a member was to be insulted for language made use of in debate, there was an end to all legislation, and they might as well return to their homes at once.
The question for commitment was put and carried, and Mr. C. Goodrich, Mr. Macon, Mr. Kittera, Mr. Sewall, Mr. R. Williams and Mr. Bayard were appointed.
On motion of Mr. Harrison, the House went into a committee of the whole on the bill to reform the Superior Court of the territory of the United States, No. W. of the river Ohio. Mr. Morris in the chair, when the 1st and 2d sections, having been read,
Mr. Claiborne moved, that the committee rise, for the purpose of having the bill postponed, which motion was advocated by Mr. Nott, and opposed by Mr. Harrison.
The question for rising was put and carried, ayes 45—noes 36.
The committee then rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.
After a short debate, in which Mr. Davis gave his reasons why he hoped leave would not be granted, the question was put and carried.—Adjourned.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA,
TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposed in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit:
TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS,
Elegantly engraved on Copper plate, viz.
 1. Debt on Bond  2. — by Assignee  3. — on Single Bill  4. — on penal Bill  5. — Indebitatus Assumpsit  6. Quantum Meruit  7. — Valeant  8. On Promissory note  9. Same by Indorsee  10. Trespass and Assumpsit. 
For the use of the Professors of the Law,
DRAWN BY
COLLINSON READ.
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned."
(L. S.) D. CALDWELL,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.
The above declarations combining the semblance of fine writing with utility, and settled and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Characters in the state, are now published, and for sale at
GEORGE DAVIS'S
LAW-BOOK STORE,
No. 319. HIGH-STREET.
Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14. rotham.
WASHINGTON LOTTERY,
NUMBER 11.
List of Blanks and Prizes.
Drawing No. 197.
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TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I have applied to the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland, for the best of the Insolvent act, and they have appointed the fourth Monday of January instant to hear me and my creditors at the Court-house in Sunbury, where they may attend if they please.
JAMES TOWAR.
To all my Creditors.
Sunbury, January 4, 1800—16.
13t
LOST,
A CHECK on the Bank of Pennsylvania,
OF this date, for 1200 dollars, in favour of the Bank of North America and drawn by the Subscriber.
The Public are cautioned not to take the said Check, payment of the same being stopped.
JOHN TRAVIS,
January 13, 1800.
TO BE DISPOSED OF,
The Time of a strong healthy
Negro Wench,
Who has seven years to serve.
She is acquainted with all kinds of house work, and is a good plain Cook.
Enquire of the Printer.
January 7, 1800. df
THE STOCKHOLDERS.
Of the Lehigh Coal Mine Company, are hereby notified, that an Election for one President, eight Managers and one Treasurer, for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Mr. Cameron, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third Street, on Monday, the 20th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
ISAAC WAMPole, Sec'y.
Dec 31. tawtB.
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, January 15, Will be presented, a much admired Comedy, called
He would be a Soldier.
(Written by PILON.)
 Col. Talbot, Mr. Warren—Sir Oliver Oldschool  Mr. Morris—Captain Crevelle, Mr. Cain—Mandeville, Mr. Wood—Caleb, (with a Song) Mr. Bernard—Amber, Mr. Pillett—Johnson, Mr. Francis—Count Pierpoint, Mr. Wignell  Lady Oldschool, Mrs. Francis—Jariet, Miss L'Esrange—Charlotte, Mrs. Merry. 
End of the Play, a Musical Dialogue, called
The Tobacco Box, or Sailor's Gift.
The Parts by Mr. Darley and Mrs. Warrell.
To which will be added, a Farce, called
TWO STRINGS to your BOW;
Or, The Female Chevalier.
A new piece (from the German of Kotzebue) is in rehearsal, and will be speedily produced. And a Young Gentleman, will in the course of a few days, make his first appearance in the character of Pierre, in the favorite Tragedy of "Venice Preserved."
Box, one Dollar, Pit, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar.

Just Published. A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and dividing of land; briefly comprised under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Defini- tions, eleven Geometrical Propositions, ex- hibiting to view the properties and depend- encies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and ex- amples necessarily previous to calculating a Sur- vey. Preceded by seven surveys, the area of the fourth is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and de- parture, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, find the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the dis- tances to an inaccessible corner, from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of off- sets on to winding streams of water, showing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and in- struments—a crooked water course fastened, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many sub-divisions, leading into the most critical cir- cumstances that can occur in practice; an example of Intersections, and an example show- ing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, altho' the attraction may vary in quantity and denomi- nation at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work con- tains the tables of difference of latitude and de- parture and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckshank, Bookellers, No. 82, High-Street, Philadelphia, Bonfall and Niles, 173, Market Street, Bal- timore, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription pa- pers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the pro- prietor.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th mo 11 no—16. 3awtam.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 24 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose— A. No. 9, South Water-Street, as above. July 8. dit
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149 South Front-street, HAS FOR SALE, Bobs Ties in whole, half, and quarter checks, A few casks of Hylon Tea, Hair ribband, Umbrellas, Boxes of Paints, brushes, &c. complete, 3 bales of Banham handkerchiefs, 100 pieces of black Persian, Spermaceti Candles, Sheet Copper and Copper bolts, Printing, writing and wrapping paper, A few hogsheads of Tobacco, Richmond in- specion. Jan. 6. mwf
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 miles Stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good.
Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. 3tawtf
TERMS Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, From the commencement Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Pri- vate Papers of that Body, now first per- mitted to be made public.
TERMS. THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries.
The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars, 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dollars, whole bound, but as the publisher does not intend to print man- more than the number subscribed for, a considera- ble rise on the price may be expected to non-sub- scribers.
Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work.
Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Govern- ment.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the com- mencement of their governments, are laid in dark- ness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public re- cords, and the attention of the nation, to these rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and contests. On what intrinsic value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenti- cated public records, and renders them almost in- estimable. It is hoped, that Americans will there- fore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in trans- mitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors —founders of the Columbian nation.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHAR- TON , late of the City of Philadelphia, Mer- chant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street. November 11. dit
A Quantity of Dry Goods ARE WANTED, FOR which real Estate in the Northern Lib- erties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment, the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but posses- sion will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. corf
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia; either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator in- tersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, prob- ably more. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty-first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. JAMES VILA in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the sub- scribers. Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAYS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 12th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11 day of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and nine- ty nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said Ri- ver to the place where the Indian Boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tuscawarora branch of the Mus- kingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the said line to the place of be- ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec- tion of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any quantity less than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner afore- said, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800 in the order of which the priority of loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, person- ally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships claimed by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, and forthwith to make location therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
MEDFORD AND WILLIS, Have received since their late Advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatts, 2 Cases Glaves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 11 Tons Peterburgh Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communicati- ons for the following Houses, for whom Med- ford and Willis are agents, may pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rockdale, William Dibbs—Leicester. Claud Johnson—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSEY. December 10. 3aw8w.
FOR SALE, By SIMON WALKER, No. 78 Walnut Street, ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks or 6 dozen each, Tin Plates, Sheet, bar and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Cutlass, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Reugh Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six invoices of Earthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Bristles, Hardware and Saddlery, assorted in casks, An invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 3. cw6w.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, No. 134 MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chaldecy and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemise Robe FEATHERS Peach Blossom Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caps Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape. Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks. N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. corf
Genoa Silk Velvets. Two Bales of Genoa Silk Velvets of a very su- perior quality for sale by JOHN ALLEN. ALSO, Sheathing Copper and Nails. 1100 pair of Men's ready made Shoes. Glas Ware in crates, Lamp Black. December 19. corf
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge. THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby notified, that an Election for a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer, will be held at their office, No. 23 North Fifth street, on MONDAY the 6th day of January next, at 10 o'clock. JOHN DORSEY, Secretary pro tem. December 4, 1799. 2avtfE
Insurance of Company North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby informed that a Stated Meet- ing of the Company will be held at their Office on the 14th day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) for the election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. EBEN HAZARD, Secretary. December 12. mfkth.114J.
BUILDING LOTS. To be Sold or Let, on Ground Rent, FOUR LOTS of 25 feet 3 inches each front on Chestnut Street, and 130 feet deep to a 16 feet Alley, being the same ground on which O'Eller's hotel stood. Also, FIVE LOTS on George Street, of 1 feet front, and 93 feet deep to a 16 feet Alley. * * * For terms enquire of Thomas Billington, op- posite the City Tavern, or Robert Kidd, Market Street. January 1, 1800. eo2w.
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, be- fore the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esquire, President and his Associates, Judges of the same Court. On the petition of David Wallace, a pri- soner in the jail of said County, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the acts of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The Court order that the prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard, and directed, that notice of his application be published in the United States and Pittsburgh Gazettes three weeks, the last of which shall be at least fifteen days before the time of hearing. By order of the court, JAMES BRISON, Proth'y. Jan. 2. 1372w
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth streets. ALSO, To be sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lot, On the Willamickon road, about half a mile from the city. * * * Enquire at No. 30 North Sixth street. November 13. dotrawtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES! NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Burlington, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springs- field and Newark. THE excellence of this road, the populou- sness of the country through which it pas- ses, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoro- rough-Fare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both for winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is among the least of its advantages, because daily expe- rience proves to us, that dispatch as well as com- fort in traveling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little roll in summer, which circumstances, added to the beauty of the country, and a cor- siderable proportion of shade, must always ren- der travelling in the latter season peculiarly a- greeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADEL- PHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning. (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Southwark Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Burlington, where it stops to Breakfast; from Burlington it goes through New to Penn's town to dinner; from Penn's town through Hopewell, Millton, Bound-brook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it goes through Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New- York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Ed- ward Bardou, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathew, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Mamy, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 40, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile. Each passenger is allowed to take on 14 lbs. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge them- selves to make good every package on the fol- lowing conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the pack- age, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance; and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he eliminates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like pro- portion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be respon- sible for the late delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insur- ance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and ta- vers as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped with fleet and steady horses, and com- mitted to the care of intelligent sober and ob- liging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the per- sons they employ is continually an object of their attention.—They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chiv- ery or influence is practiced upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, dur- ing which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to hear the behavior of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Burlington JOSEPH THORNTON, NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, Newbern JACOB KESLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Princeton J. KILLMAN, near Millton ELIAS COMBES, Bound Brook R. SANSPUK, Scotch Plains ISAAC RAWLE, Springfield ROBERT PEARSON, New-York June 22. corf/1.
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