Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-06-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2099]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 12, 1799.
[VOLUME XV]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
UNITED STATES } Pennsylvania District. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Hon. Richard Peters Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District will be exposed to public Sale at Penrose's Wharf on Wednesday the 19th day of June (instant) at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
The ship or vessel CALLED THE ELIZA. With all her Tackle, Apparel, Furniture and the cargo on board the same consisting of one Trunk Umbrellas, two hundred and forty three cases of Clare, sixteen boxes and eleven bales of German Linens, ninety-six barrels of Rice, nine bales of German Linens, one box of white Sheetings, two boxes of Glass Ware, three bales of Glass, one case of Crappier, six boxes Glass Ware, one case of Lamp, five cases Mahogany Furniture, six packages Mahogany chairs, four sets Reel chairs, eleven barrels of Rice, one box of Checks, one box brown Holland, thirty barrels Rice, two boxes Glass Ware, one box Quills, two boxes platters, two bales of Flemish Linen, one box of German Linen, one box of Aprons, one box of thread, two bales of German Linen, one Trunk of Sundries, three boxes of Sundries fifteen bundles of printing paper, twenty four bbls. Rice, forty boxes of Soap, one box platters, fifty seedling chairs, twenty five half and one hundred and twelve barrels Rice, Eight boxes and four bales Linens, two boxes and one bundle Sundries, one case of Looking Glasses, One copper Kettle and run Dutch Ovens. Also to be sold at same wharf on Wednesday the 19th inst at ten o'clock in the forenoon, six hundred Barrels of Flour, seven cases of Hams, one hundred Kegs of Raisins, one large and seven small boxes of Cinnamon water, twenty-five Kegs of Raisins, twenty Kegs of Figs and eight boxes of Manna. Recovered from a certain French armed vessel called La Tempeque the same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned at the suit of Thomas Tingey Esq. commander of the public armed ship Ganges, in behalf of himself and the other officers and the crew thereof for Salvage. William Nicholls, marshal. Marshall's Office, 8th June, '99. N.B. The inventory of the ship may be seen at my office.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Sloop SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well fitted for the freights or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front St. dwgswif
The British Letter-of-Marque NIGER, For KINGSTON, (Jam.) Now ready to take her cargo on board, can receive some freight. For terms apply to ROSS & SIMSON.
FOR BOSTON, THE SLOOP HERCULES, James Lathrop, master, Will sail in ten days; for freight or passage, apply to the captain on board at Chestnut Street wharf, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. dnot
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 professes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—sift masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, 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 10
Old French Brandy in large and small casks 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 cask pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tieres Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 3, 1799
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. In pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stock-holders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. WM. GOVETT, Treasurer. mcknow(districtclerk)
Will be Sold, At 11 o'clock on Thursday next, at the Cellar under the First Presbyterian Church in Market Street, between Second and Third Streets. FIFTY PIPES OF GENUINE OLD PORT WINE, In pipes, half pipes and quarts. Conditions of Sale—all purchasers of two pipes and upwards, approved notes at ninety days, and all purchasers of one pipe and under, cash.
CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. June 6. Just Received, By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscribers, 89 tons best St. Peterburgh Hemp 599 pieces English Sails 2 trunks, containing Satins Ribbons Silk Handkerchiefs Persian and Gauze 3 cases fashionable Ladies' Hats, &c. 10 cases Britles 8 bales Ticklenburghs, and A few packages of Dowlas Cras a la Mariah Checks and Stripes Bretagnes 25 Hds. Bordeaux Brandy 10 pipes Spanish 40 Hds. Bordeaux Claret. Erick & Lewis Bollmann. No. 100 Spruce-Street.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Ruffia Duck 100 pieces Rayons Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11. New Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, Soachong, Cannon and Garden Fans, Nankens, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfans, Choppas and Pulicat Romalls, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hylon Tea 1 An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dollars, in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21.
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths—principally Dark Blue, and printed Calimcoes Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-Street. April 29
JUST RECEIVED From Barcelona, in the Danish brig Aurora, Captain Schlichting, 416 pipes high-flavored Brandy, 364 Sacks Hazle Nuts, and a quantity of Corks, FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Keiland. d1at
FOR SALE, 71 bales Surinam Cotton, And a quantity of first quality RUSSIA DUCK. APPLY TO Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 9, South Water Street. daw
FOR SALE, A Handsome New House, Within 5 miles of the city. TWO stories high, together with a grass lot, it is in a very good situation for business—the terms will be made very convenient to the purchaser—Enquire of the printer. may 28
FOR SALE, OR TO LET, A large and elegant Brick House, Situate in South Fourth Street, near the market. For terms apply to BENJAMIN NONES. No. 76, North Front Street. May 30
WILLIAM BONNAR INFORMS the public that business of importance calling him to Europe, he is obliged to decline his trade in Market Street. ALL PERSONS indebted to him, and those to whom he is indebted, will please to apply to Mr. George Dolfon, no. 92, Market Street, for the settlement of their respective accounts, who is duly empowered for that purpose. June 3
A YOUNG MAN OF respectable connections, may hear of a situation in an Attorney's Office, where he will have an opportunity of learning conveyancing, &c. by applying to the printer. Philadelphia, June 2
FOR SALE, At No. 246, High-Street, A Handsome Coach, Coachman, Horse, & Pair of Horses, Either separately or together. Also—a handsome Narragansett Mare and Grey Horse, very easy gaged. may 24
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of six per cent. and Deferred funded Stock, standing in the following names, the property of JOHN CLARK, Esq. of Yorkshire, in England; the said Certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. Dols. Cts. No. 5000 12731 dated March 7th, 1795, Register Certificate in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co. London. 3521 66 15070 do. March 11th, 1797, do. in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co. London. 413 21 14823 do. Dec. 3d, 1798, do. in favor of F. L. Baumberg of Amsterdam. 267 89 3536 do. March 13th, '96, do. in favor of do. do. 898 35 14135 do. May 17th, '96, in favor of do. do. 387 37 14672 do. Sept. 9th, '96, in favor of do. do. 3587 5 73243 do. May 27th, '95, in favor of Frederick Loewey & Baumberg of Amsterdam. 2711 8 2249 do. August 23th, '95, in favor of do. do. 2131 47 3305 do. July 23th, '95, in favor of do. do. 342 0 13600 do. Dec. 10th, '95, in favor of do. do. 298 22 3316 do. Aug. 28th, '95, in favor of do. do. 4000 0 17793 do. Nov. 16th, '95, in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co. London. 1500 0 13779 do. May 27th, '95, in favor of do. do. 1600 0 13798 do. Nov. 16th, '95, in favor of do. do. 9376 66 11953 do. Apr. 24th, '97, Government Stock in favor of Jonathan House of London. 36,044 92 6 per cent. Stock, Dols. Cts. No. 7997 92 1143 do. Mar. 2d, '93, Register Certificate to Herman Katzenkamp of Great Britain. 7000 0 5757 do. do. do. do. 1009 0 583 do. Mar. 18th, '93, do. do. 1500 0 1176 do. do. do. do. 12000 0 900 do. Oct. 9th, '92, do. do. 700 43 932 do. Oct. 26th, '92, do. do. 10783 23 6076 do. May 13th, '93, do. do. 5000 0 6366 do. Aug. 6th, '93, do. do. 5000 0 6369 do. do. do. do. 8352 93 2868 do. May 16th, '95, Commission of Loans at New-York to Henry M. Bird of London. 4000 0 1717 do. Nov. 2d, '92, do. do. 3618 69 1718 do. do. do. do. 2634 0 3968 do. Nov. 3d, '92, do. do. 5000 0 1724 do. Nov. 6th, '92, do. do. 74587 30 Deferred 6 per cent Stock. WILLING'S & FRANCIS. may 25
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 29th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No Certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked as to denote that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Loft or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of John Wadsworth Knox, and for which, application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. may 25
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of 6 per cent funded stock the said certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York: No. 3072, Signed Joseph Norrie, in favor of Samuel and Henry Waddington, dated February 14, 1795, for dollars 2000 No. 2964, Signed Joseph Norrie to William & Jan Willink, and Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, agents for the United States at Amsterdam, dated January 31st, 1795 for 5000 dollars. WILLING'S & FRANCIS. may 25
NOTICE. THE Gentlemen composing the Committee of Chester County appointed for the purpose of promoting the Election of JAMES ROSS Esq. of Pittsburgh for Governor of the State of Pennsylvania, and such other Gentlemen of said County who are willing to support the Election of Mr. Ross, are particularly requested to meet at West Chester on Tuesday the 12th of June 1799. WILLIAM GIBBONS, Corresponding member of the Committee of Chester County. West-Chester, may 24th, June 2 d1at
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit: 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No. 4187, 5 shares No. 4186, and 3 shares No. 1187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No. 2058, which were forwarded by the Countesses of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said Stock in the name of Stadaufski & Son, of Amsterdam, No. 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, Stock standing in the name of Duques de Vallon, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 20.
TO BE LET GENUINE convenient three story BRICK HOUSE situate in Eighth between Market and Arch Streets; has lately been papered and painted. Enquire at No. 110, South Second Street. N. B. A convenient Cellar to let. june 8
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, I HAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York, At Bateman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-Street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, fourth South-Street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second Street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. For six Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI VEASE. Agent for the Public Line from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, } May 1. }
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. april 1
LAST NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of John McCracken, late of Caroline county, in the State of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the subscriber in Denton, at Mr. Benjamin Dinney's, on the 3d Tuesday in May next, with their accounts properly attested, that there may be a dividend struck on said estate. All who neglect this notice will be after excluded. SAMUEL LECOMTE, administrator. Caroline County, April 8th. 10
Valuable Lands for Sale. ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the south side and binding on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about 15 thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each. The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual installments, agreeably to an act, entitled "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. d3at
The creditors of the subscriber, ARE requested to take notice that he has applied to the court at common pleas, for the county of Berks, to extend to him the benefit of an act of the legislature of this state, passed the 4th of April, 1798, for the benefit of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the 12th Monday in August next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks. JOHN MORROW. Reading, May 18 (21) d6w
BOARDING. A few Young Men can be accommodated with Gentled Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy. may 25.
The Springettsbury Lot, REMAINING unsold will commence being sold on the 13th June, at 7 o'clock in the evening, where a place may be seen, as also at Ogden's Tavern in Chestnut-Street. The elevated situation of many of these Lots, and the advantage of obtaining Stone and Sand, on very reasonable terms will render them desirable to such persons as will to enjoy fresh air in an airy Expanse, and within a short walk of the City. The ground is laid out in Lots from about half an Acre to 5 Acres. The terms will be Cash for Lots of 50 feet front and under, and for those of larger Size, half Cash and the other half in 12 months. JOHN CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. june 7.
To Distillers & Owners of Still. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 3rd day of May 1795, entitled "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still or stills to make entry thereof, by the 1st day of May and the 1st day of July in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers or owners of stills, within the county of Montgomery, to make entry of them at the Office of Inspection at the house of the subscriber, in Norriton township in the county aforesaid. Daniel St. Clair, Collector. 3rd Dist. 1st dist P. Annisylvania. June 7.
To Distillers & Owners of Still. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 3rd day of May 1795, entitled "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still or stills to make entry thereof, by the 1st day of May and the 1st day of July in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers or owners of stills, within the city and county of Philadelphia, to make entry of them at the Office of Inspection at No. 49, in Fifth Street, in the city of Philadelphia, within the above mentioned periods. James Ash, Collector, Of the Revenue of the first Division of the Fifth District of the District of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia June 1, 1799. 22W191
TO BE LET, A COMMODOUS THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, SITUATE in Walnut near Fifth Street, is well calculated for a genteel boarding house. Enquire at no. 108, Walnut-Street. june 7
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscriber, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, Assignees. febr. 14. g2w1f
Freight to be had. THE Subscribers have 3000 bushels of SALT to ship to the Havanna or New Orleans—Any person who will take it at a moderate freight will please apply at No. 95, North Water-Street, to PRATT & KINTZING.
Who have for Sale, 70 tons Hemp, 14 pipes choice Old Port Wine, Claret, Roll River Wine, Havana Segars, Demijohns, Window Glass, Glue, Ticklenburghs and Osanbrigs, Checks, Stripes, &c. &c. may 22 m & f 3w
A beautiful Country Seat for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siper and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, a good garden and orchard—10 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street. june 1.
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY, ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year; there is every convenience on this farm for a gentleman or a farmer; the orchard contains all sorts of grafted fruit at the best kind; it is so well known that further description is thought unnecessary—It is never sold at private sale before the 20th instant, it will, on that day, be held at the Coffee House. For terms apply to NICKLIN & ORLEITH, Attorneys in fact for WALTER STMS. d1at
Twenty-five Thousand Dollars IS yet to let out for one year on good real estate, in this city and its vicinity, by mortgaged. The title must be clear and the properties insured. Apply to JOHN SHIELDS, Broker. No. 22, Chestnut Street. All kinds of Public Securities, Bills of Exchange, Notes, &c. &c. bought and sold on commission. may 30

Philadelphia Rifle Company are to parade in complete uniform, on Thursday next, at the corner of Ninth and Market streets, precisely at 4 o'clock, P. M. Punctuality is required. JOHN COYLE, Capt. June 10, 1799.
To Bricklayers and Masons. Proposals will be received for executing the rough stone work, and laying the bricks of an Engine house in Center Square according to plans to be delivered to the Contractor, and under the direction of the Engineer of the city. The brickwork will consist of plain straight wall plain and groined arches and backing to stone work. The drawings may be viewed by application at the office of the City, in Center Square where every information on the subject will be given and separate prices may be offered for each particular species of brick work—All materials, scaffolding, Centering rope, planks and boards will be found by the City—The Contractor is to provide all labourers and workmen, tools and working tools, and to erect and take down the scaffolding—Proposals to be delivered to B. H. Latrobe, at his office in Center Square, before the 20th of the present month.
Lost or Mislaid. A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 28 January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 1138, for the renewal of which application has been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof. ROBERT DEMISON, Junr. Philadelphia, June 11.
Valuable Property for Sale. In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 25 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground-rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198. Chestnut street, next door to the premises. March 7. tu.th.factf
TO BE LET. A large and commodious three story HOUSE, Situated at the corner of Second and Union streets. There are 4 rooms on a floor, and back buildings three story high, with excellent cellars under the whole—Also a large Yard with Stables and Coach House. Apply to ARCHIBALD McCALL, No. 187 South Second street. June 8. cctf
A VENDRE. (Si Pon se presente sans retard.) DES TERRES EXCELLENTES, situées dans le comté d'Arundel, près de la Ville d'Annapolis, et environ 30 milles de la cité de Washington. Une de ces Terres a une superbe maison en brique à trois étages, contenant 4 chambres sur chaque étage. La situation en est charmante, l'air y est bon, et le voisinage est des plus agréables—Ces Terres se vendront en petits lots, ou bien en gros, comme il pourra convenir aux acheteurs. Il y a sur ces terres plusieurs petites habitations pour les fermiers. Le loyer en est modique et la somme considérable. Si l'on vendroit une description plus particulière, il faut adresser à l'imprimerie de cette feuille. 8 juin. tawfow
NOTICE. WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, on the 28th day of March, 1799, did enact, that "John Rogers, Alexander M'Whorter, Samuel Stashope Smith, Abiel Green, William M. Tennant, Patrick Allison, Nathaniel Irwin, J. P. Clark, Andrew Hunter, Jared Ingersoll, Robert Ralston, Jonathan B. Smith, Andrew Bayard, Elias Boudinot, John Nelson, Ebenezer Hazard, David Jackson, and Robert Smith, merchants, and their successors duly elected and appointed," should be "a corporation and body politic, in law and in fact, to have continuance forever, by the name, style, and title of Trustees of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America; and by the name, style and title aforesaid, be persons able and capable in law, as well to take, receive and hold, all, and all manner of lands and tenements, rents, annuities, franchises, and other hereditaments, which at any time or times hereafter have been granted, bargained, sold, enclosed, released, confirmed, or otherwise conveyed, to the ministers, and elders of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States, or any other person or persons, to their use or in trust for them," &c.—And whereas the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, at their session in May last, did determine that the members of the corporation constituted as above, should "convene for the first time in the Second Presbyterian Church in this city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 26th day of June 1799, at 11 o'clock, A. M., and that at least two weeks previous notice thereof should be given in one daily newspaper in each of the cities of Philadelphia and New-York," and did appoint "the stated clerk of the Assembly to give notice accordingly;"—In order therefore, to carry into effect the design of the aforesaid act of incorporation, and agreeably to the direction of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Members of the Corporation, whose names are above recited, that they are expected to meet at the place and time already specified; that is, in the Second Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday, the 26th day of June, 1799, at 11 o'clock A. M. ASHEB GREEN. Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Philadelphia, June 6th, 1799. 3awt26
FOR SALE. 50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Ruffel, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Gueth, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchaser, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the parents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to PETERBURG, Feb. 11. 2awjm
Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs. M'CREA's, no. 29, north Eighth street. May 30. th.f.mo. tf
WILLIAM COBBETT HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MÆVIAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQUIRE. To which is prefixed, A POLITICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman.
[In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavoured to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle , which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to appreciate, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Genius of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Somerville, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Boston and other places, as soon as occasions offer.] May 28.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25, 1799. JAMES HUMPHREYS Respectfully presents his Acknowledgements to those Gentlemen who have been pleased to subscribe to his proposals for a PRICE-CURRENT in this City; it having been suggested to him, that a DAILY EVENING ADVERTISER with the MARINE NEWS, a PRICE-CURRENT, &c., on the following Plan, will be more likely to meet general Encouragement. HE PROPOSES, And trusts it will meet with their approbation, To publish on MONDAY the 17th of June, And to continue it to such as are pleased to encourage it.
THE PHILADELPHIA Daily Evening Advertiser AND MARINE REGISTER. On the following conditions: IT will be printed on four pages, large quarto; it will once a week at least, every Monday, and oftener as occasion may require, contain the Price Current of this city, with the Duties on each article; the Price Current of the different States, with those of Europe and the West-Indies, as often as they can be obtained accurate; also the Price of Stocks, Couse of Exchange, &c., &c., with a regular account of Port Entries inward and outward, and the Marine Intelligence, foreign and domestic. The price to subscribers within the city and liberties, to whom it will be delivered at their houses, will be Three Dollars the Year, one and a half dollar to be paid at the expiration of three months, and the remainder at the end of the year. To subscribers at a greater distance, to whom it will be sent agreeable to their directions, the price will be Four Dollars the Year, two to be paid at the time of subscribing, and two at the end of the year. The utility of a paper to this city on the foregoing plan, properly conducted, must appear obvious to every one; and it is surely unnecessary to say any thing of the great advantage it must have in the Advertising Line being particularly calculated to serve the interests of trade and business, and of course from the nature of it, as well as from its low terms, must command general circulation. Subscriptions and Advertisements are received by said Humphreys, at his office in 3d Street, opposite the Bank of the United States. June 1. Sat.3t
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated on the corner of 7th and Race-streets; the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the width 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz's on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factory or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep, finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow; a brick dwelling house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Northham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grane Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of traveller's horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there are fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb 7. th.t ff
Just Published, And to be sold by the Proprietor, JEREMIAH PAUL, No. 35. South Fourth Street; By Isaac Pearson, No. 109, Market-street; Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market-street; John Ormsd. No. 41. Chestnut-street; William Jones, No. 30 North Fourth-street; and by Joseph Moore, No. 1, White-Horse Alley.—THE CHILD'S ASSISTANT; Containing the first principles of arithmetic adapted to the capacities of Youth. ALSO, A COLLECTION OF COPIES For the use of Schools. Alphabetically arranged, with directions prefixed for holding the Pen. To which is added, approved forms of Receipts, Bills, Orders, Bills of Exchange, Bonds and Conditions, Award, &c. Also, the common Tables used in Arithmetic. These may be had separately for the use of children at a good price. A good profit will be allowed to Retailers. 6th. mo. 11, 1799. 3esat6w.
THE STRANGE CATTLE: A FABLE. Thus did the Trojan wooden horse Conceal a fatal armed force; "No sooner brought within the walls, But Ilium's lot, and Priam's falls." Sylvia. SOME cattle once from a green pasture, Fenc'd round with care by its rich master, Broke out, thro' modern histories teach ye, They were drove off for being breachy. On either side of a great lake There lay another large estate, The joint concern of many masters, Who were not careful of their pastures, Their grounds brought yearly so much crop, To eat it up they wanted stock. Of this rich land the herd had heard, Then quickly thro' the lake they steer'd And soon this black breed, emigrant, Were lowing on the farthest bank. They found the country much the same As had been told them by Dame Fame; A fine, extensive, woody common, Where they at will might graze or roam on. The early masters' meadow ground Under a wooden fence they found, Both flight and low, notes at home, A solid wall of lime and stone, With pikes of iron, arm'd at top, Poor cattle's liberty to stop. Here they could break the fence at pleasure, And feed and chew their cud at leisure, Frisse with the natives helter-skelter, Nor dread a dog, nor trap, nor halter. Thus things went on, till on a day, The owners did their stock survey, And, seeing they were much encreas'd, Began to think it might be best To have the new come cattle broke A little to the plough and yoke, That they might do the estate some good For summer's grass and winter's food. At this, the stranger-herd grew furious, The steers bawl'd out, "Dear Sirs, 'tis curious That we should swim a great big lake To be again tied by the neck! Is what we've heard but idle chatting, That we'd do nothing here but fatten; All summer thro' rich pasture fray, And all the winter hand at hay? To talk to us of plough and cart Is tyranny, we do declare." You must excuse us in this matter, We hope we know our rights some better." Thus spake the steers. The bulls did mutter Then bellow'd forth in accents guttural: "Arrah, by J—! this won't do, To tie us up to the cart and plough,  From the Western Telegraph. BOSTON June 3. From the Foreign articles it will be seen, that the French have been completely disappointed on the Rhine, and in Italy, and experienced in the rapidly successive and sharp contests, such a series of adverse fortune, as to reduce them to the necessity of covering, if possible, their own frontiers, and act upon the defensive, during the remainder of the campaign; that their loss in killed, wounded, and in prisoners, in stores, and in ammunition, is immense; that 20,000 Frenchmen were computed to have been killed and wounded; that in one gallant manoeuvre, the Austrian Gen. Storrey, had made himself master of a fine train of artillery, consisting of 80 pieces of cannon; that through the interests of the courts of St. James and Peterburgh, the King of Prussia was to take the field with 100,000 men, to act, in concert against France; that the wretched Hollanders, in the absence of a great part of their task masters, had risen, and massacred the remainder; wearied with French Liberty, they had seized the first opportunity to throw themselves once more under the yoke of their ancient Princes, convinced from fatal experience, that any burthen is less galling and oppressive than what they have endured since France made them a free people; that the contributions were poorly supplied, info- much, that an order was issued, requiring their march within 24 hours under pain of being treated as deserters. These are the recent events of Europe. In Egypt, as was anticipated, the French troops, und Buena-parte, destitute of provisions and vines, are melting away before the pestilential fevers of that sickly climate.  Since the receipt of the above important advices, Rotterdam papers have been received here as late as April 23, authenticating the great events, related in the London prints. Under the head of Inpruck , April 9, it is stated, that Gen. Kray fought and totally defeated the Republican army, tho' with considerable loss—that the French lost 2500 killed and 200 horses, 2000 wounded, 5550 prisoners, including 160 officers, a large park of artillery, 30 ammunition waggons, and 11 standards. Gen. Kray afterwards fixed his head quarters at Villa Franca.  ARTILLERY ELECTION Agreeably to the ancient charter of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the annual election of Officers was held on Monday last. The company paraded at the usual hour; and at noon escorted the President of the United States, his honor the Lieutenant Governor, the Members of Council, and a number of other gentlemen, to the Old Brick Meeting House; where a Sermon, which met the warmest approbation of a crowded and very respectable assembly, was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Emerson, of Harvard, from Psalm cxxix, 6. "Let the high praise of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." After divine service, the company escorted to Faneuil-Hall, the dignified characters above-mentioned, together with such members of Congress as were in town, the president and members of the senate, the speaker and members of the house of representatives, the judges of the Supreme Judicial and District Courts, the Rev. Clergy, with a great number of civil and military officers, and other public characters. The elegant appearance of the hall afforded pleasure to the eye, and a sumptuous dinner gave solid satisfaction to the numerous and respectable guests. A number of patriotic toasts were given on the occasion, which want of room obliges us to omit. After dinner the company marched into the Common, where they elected their officers, viz. Robert Gardner Captain; Lemuel Gardner Lieutenant; and Thomas Sumner Ensign; Mr. William Waller Clerk; Gen. John Winslow, Treasurer; Messrs. Prescott, Phips, Coutes and Clements, Sergeants. The President of the United States, in the forenoon, was escorted into town, and, in the afternoon, from town to his seat in Quincy, by the Boston Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Amory; which company, on very short notice, cheerfully turned out for the purpose of paying merited respect to the Chief Magistrate of the Union.  SHIP NEWS. Arrived, ship Elizabeth, Capt. Stage, from Canton, 165 days. Left there, the Samarang, Smith, of Newport; Ann and Hope, Page, of Providence; Jenny Brown, and Hazard, Swift, of Boston; Ontario, Wheaton of New-York; Swift White, do. Camilla, Roberts, do. and a ship at Macao, supposed to be the Thomas Russell, of Boston. June 5. This day arrived, ship Fair American, Findlay, Lisbon, 38 days. Left there Susan, Corey of Providence; Fugitive, Davidson, of Philadelphia; Liberty, Lunt do. Hanah, Holmer, of Boston; Bursingham, Smith do. Mary, Jarvis, do. Diligent, Crofts do. Bethiah, Hall, do. Sukay, T. Crofts, do. Orion, Parker, Portsmouth; Eagle, Fofter, do. Sally, Knowlas, Gloucester; Nabby, Edwards, do. Agnes, Bacon, Plymouth; spoke May 12, lat. 44, long 20, W. ship Fair American from Baltimore. Same day, ship Hiram, Whitney, Liverpool 45 days; failed with convoy from Cork in co. with ship Atlanta, Sylvester, of Wiscasset, for Baltimore; Orono, Choate for Philadelphia. Same day, ship Argo, Rich, Gottenburg via Falmouth and Cork, 45 days. Left at Falmouth 16th April, brig Polly, Goodhue, of Newburyport, bound to Hamburg; had been taken by a French privateer, retaken by a British frigate, and sent into Falmouth. Spoke nothing but what has arrived. Same day, ship Commerce, Watts, Liverpool, 42 days. Sailed in co. with the Cale-  From the Commercial Gazette. BOSTON June 3. From the Foreign articles it will be seen, that the French have been completely disappointed on the Rhine, and in Italy, and experienced in the rapidly successive and sharp contests, such a series of adverse fortune, as to reduce them to the necessity of covering, if possible, their own frontiers, and act upon the defensive, during the remainder of the campaign; that their loss in killed, wounded, and in prisoners, in stores, and in ammunition, is immense; that 20,000 Frenchmen were computed to have been killed and wounded; that in one gallant manoeuvre, the Austrian Gen. Storrey, had made himself master of a fine train of artillery, consisting of 80 pieces of cannon; that through the interests of the courts of St. James and Peterburgh, the King of Prussia was to take the field with 100,000 men, to act, in concert against France; that the wretched Hollanders, in the absence of a great part of their task masters, had risen, and massacred the remainder; wearied with French Liberty, they had seized the first opportunity to throw themselves once more under the yoke of their ancient Princes, convinced from fatal experience, that any burthen is less galling and oppressive than what they have endured since France made them a free people; that the contributions were poorly supplied, info- much, that an order was issued, requiring their march within 24 hours under pain of being treated as deserters. These are the recent events of Europe. In Egypt, as was anticipated, the French troops, und Buena-parte, destitute of provisions and vines, are melting away before the pestilential fevers of that sickly climate.  Since the receipt of the above important advices, Rotterdam papers have been received here as late as April 23, authenticating the great events, related in the London prints. Under the head of Inpruck , April 9, it is stated, that Gen. Kray fought and totally defeated the Republican army, tho' with considerable loss—that the French lost 2500 killed and 200 horses, 2000 wounded, 5550 prisoners, including 160 officers, a large park of artillery, 30 ammunition waggons, and 11 standards. Gen. Kray afterwards fixed his head quarters at Villa Franca.  ARTILLERY ELECTION Agreeably to the ancient charter of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the annual election of Officers was held on Monday last. The company paraded at the usual hour; and at noon escorted the President of the United States, his honor the Lieutenant Governor, the Members of Council, and a number of other gentlemen, to the Old Brick Meeting House; where a Sermon, which met the warmest approbation of a crowded and very respectable assembly, was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Emerson, of Harvard, from Psalm cxxix, 6. "Let the high praise of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." After divine service, the company escorted to Faneuil-Hall, the dignified characters above-mentioned, together with such members of Congress as were in town, the president and members of the senate, the speaker and members of the house of representatives, the judges of the Supreme Judicial and District Courts, the Rev. Clergy, with a great number of civil and military officers, and other public characters. The elegant appearance of the hall afforded pleasure to the eye, and a sumptuous dinner gave solid satisfaction to the numerous and respectable guests. A number of patriotic toasts were given on the occasion, which want of room obliges us to omit. After dinner the company marched into the Common, where they elected their officers, viz. Robert Gardner Captain; Lemuel Gardner Lieutenant; and Thomas Sumner Ensign; Mr. William Waller Clerk; Gen. John Winslow, Treasurer; Messrs. Prescott, Phips, Coutes and Clements, Sergeants. The President of the United States, in the forenoon, was escorted into town, and, in the afternoon, from town to his seat in Quincy, by the Boston Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Amory; which company, on very short notice, cheerfully turned out for the purpose of paying merited respect to the Chief Magistrate of the Union.  SHIP NEWS. Arrived, ship Elizabeth, Capt. Stage, from Canton, 165 days. Left there, the Samarang, Smith, of Newport; Ann and Hope, Page, of Providence; Jenny Brown, and Hazard, Swift, of Boston; Ontario, Wheaton of New-York; Swift White, do. Camilla, Roberts, do. and a ship at Macao, supposed to be the Thomas Russell, of Boston. June 5. This day arrived, ship Fair American, Findlay, Lisbon, 38 days. Left there Susan, Corey of Providence; Fugitive, Davidson, of Philadelphia; Liberty, Lunt do. Hanah, Holmer, of Boston; Bursingham, Smith do. Mary, Jarvis, do. Diligent, Crofts do. Bethiah, Hall, do. Sukay, T. Crofts, do. Orion, Parker, Portsmouth; Eagle, Fofter, do. Sally, Knowlas, Gloucester; Nabby, Edwards, do. Agnes, Bacon, Plymouth; spoke May 12, lat. 44, long 20, W. ship Fair American from Baltimore. Same day, ship Hiram, Whitney, Liverpool 45 days; failed with convoy from Cork in co. with ship Atlanta, Sylvester, of Wiscasset, for Baltimore; Orono, Choate for Philadelphia. Same day, ship Argo, Rich, Gottenburg via Falmouth and Cork, 45 days. Left at Falmouth 16th April, brig Polly, Goodhue, of Newburyport, bound to Hamburg; had been taken by a French privateer, retaken by a British frigate, and sent into Falmouth. Spoke nothing but what has arrived. Same day, ship Commerce, Watts, Liverpool, 42 days. Sailed in co. with the Cale-  From the Western Telegraph. BOSTON June 3. From the Foreign articles it will be seen, that the French have been completely disappointed on the Rhine, and in Italy, and experienced in the rapidly successive and sharp contests, such a series of adverse fortune, as to reduce them to the necessity of covering, if possible, their own frontiers, and act upon the defensive, during the remainder of the campaign; that their loss in killed, wounded, and in prisoners, in stores, and in ammunition, is immense; that 20,000 Frenchmen were computed to have been killed and wounded; that in one gallant manoeuvre, the Austrian Gen. Storrey, had made himself master of a fine train of artillery, consisting of 80 pieces of cannon; that through the interests of the courts of St. James and Peterburgh, the King of Prussia was to take the field with 100,000 men, to act, in concert against France; that the wretched Hollanders, in the absence of a great part of their task masters, had risen, and massacred the remainder; wearied with French Liberty, they had seized the first opportunity to throw themselves once more under the yoke of their ancient Princes, convinced from fatal experience, that any burthen is less galling and oppressive than what they have endured since France made them a free people; that the contributions were poorly supplied, info- much, that an order was issued, requiring their march within 24 hours under pain of being treated as deserters. These are the recent events of Europe. In Egypt, as was anticipated, the French troops, und Buena-parte, destitute of provisions and vines, are melting away before the pestilential fevers of that sickly climate.  Since the receipt of the above important advices, Rotterdam papers have been received here as late as April 23, authenticating the great events, related in the London prints. Under the head of Inpruck , April 9, it is stated, that Gen. Kray fought and totally defeated the Republican army, tho' with considerable loss—that the French lost 2500 killed and 200 horses, 2000 wounded, 5550 prisoners, including 160 officers, a large park of artillery, 30 ammunition waggons, and 11 standards. Gen. Kray afterwards fixed his head quarters at Villa Franca.  ARTILLERY ELECTION Agreeably to the ancient charter of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the annual election of Officers was held on Monday last. The company paraded at the usual hour; and at noon escorted the President of the United States, his honor the Lieutenant Governor, the Members of Council, and a number of other gentlemen, to the Old Brick Meeting House; where a Sermon, which met the warmest approbation of a crowded and very respectable assembly, was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Emerson, of Harvard, from Psalm cxxix, 6. "Let the high praise of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." After divine service, the company escorted to Faneuil-Hall, the dignified characters above-mentioned, together with such members of Congress as were in town, the president and members of the senate, the speaker and members of the house of representatives, the judges of the Supreme Judicial and District Courts, the Rev. Clergy, with a great number of civil and military officers, and other public characters. The elegant appearance of the hall afforded pleasure to the eye, and a sumptuous dinner gave solid satisfaction to the numerous and respectable guests. A number of patriotic toasts were given on the occasion, which want of room obliges us to omit. After dinner the company marched into the Common, where they elected their officers, viz. Robert Gardner Captain; Lemuel Gardner Lieutenant; and Thomas Sumner Ensign; Mr. William Waller Clerk; Gen. John Winslow, Treasurer; Messrs. Prescott, Phips, Coutes and Clements, Sergeants. The President of the United States, in the forenoon, was escorted into town, and, in the afternoon, from town to his seat in Quincy, by the Boston Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Amory; which company, on very short notice, cheerfully turned out for the purpose of paying merited respect to the Chief Magistrate of the Union.  SHIP NEWS. Arrived, ship Elizabeth, Capt. Stage, from Canton, 165 days. Left there, the Samarang, Smith, of Newport; Ann and Hope, Page, of Providence; Jenny Brown, and Hazard, Swift, of Boston; Ontario, Wheaton of New-York; Swift White, do. Camilla, Roberts, do. and a ship at Macao, supposed to be the Thomas Russell, of Boston. June 5. This day arrived, ship Fair American, Findlay, Lisbon, 38 days. Left there Susan, Corey of Providence; Fugitive, Davidson, of Philadelphia; Liberty, Lunt do. Hanah, Holmer, of Boston; Bursingham, Smith do. Mary, Jarvis, do. Diligent, Crofts do. Bethiah, Hall, do. Sukay, T. Crofts, do. Orion, Parker, Portsmouth; Eagle, Fofter, do. Sally, Knowlas, Gloucester; Nabby, Edwards, do. Agnes, Bacon, Plymouth; spoke May 12, lat. 44, long 20, W. ship Fair American from Baltimore. Same day, ship Hiram, Whitney, Liverpool 45 days; failed with convoy from Cork in co. with ship Atlanta, Sylvester, of Wiscasset, for Baltimore; Orono, Choate for Philadelphia. Same day, ship Argo, Rich, Gottenburg via Falmouth and Cork, 45 days. Left at Falmouth 16th April, brig Polly, Goodhue, of Newburyport, bound to Hamburg; had been taken by a French privateer, retaken by a British frigate, and sent into Falmouth. Spoke nothing but what has arrived. Same day, ship Commerce, Watts, Liverpool, 42 days. Sailed in co. with the Cale-  From the Western Telegraph. BOSTON June 3. From the Foreign articles it will be seen, that the French have been completely disappointed on the Rhine, and in Italy, and experienced in the rapidly successive and sharp contests, such a series of adverse fortune, as to reduce them to the necessity of covering, if possible, their own frontiers, and act upon the defensive, during the remainder of the campaign; that their loss in killed, wounded, and in prisoners, in stores, and in ammunition, is immense; that 20,000 Frenchmen were computed to have been killed and wounded; that in one gallant manoeuvre, the Austrian Gen. Storrey, had made himself master of a fine train of artillery, consisting of 80 pieces of cannon; that through the interests of the courts of St. James and Peterburgh, the King of Prussia was to take the field with 100,000 men, to act, in concert against France; that the wretched Hollanders, in the absence of a great part of their task masters, had risen, and massacred the remainder; wearied with French Liberty, they had seized the first opportunity to throw themselves once more under the yoke of their ancient Princes, convinced from fatal experience, that any burthen is less galling and oppressive than what they have endured since France made them a free people; that the contributions were poorly supplied, info- much, that an order was issued, requiring their march within 24 hours under pain of being treated as deserters. These are the recent events of Europe. In Egypt, as was anticipated, the French troops, und Buena-parte, destitute of provisions and vines, are melting away before the pestilential fevers of that sickly climate.  IS OFFERED FOR SALE. (If speedily applied for.) A VALUABLE parcel of Land in Ann Arundel county, not far from the city of Washington. On one of these tracts is a most elegant two story brick Dwelling House, 4 rooms on a floor, beautifully situated in an excellent and healthy neighborhood—This body of Land will be sold in lots or in a large body. There are several improvements on said tract which rent for something considerable per annum. A further description is deemed unnecessary. Apply to the printer. June 1. tawfow.  G. SHAW, Respectfully informs the public, he has retired from ROBERT JOHNSTON, Apothecary, No. 20, Green Street, Soda-London, a fresh and very considerable supply of his highly esteemed Medicine. A WARE of the depredations made on every public medicine of established repute and extensive sale, R. Johnston obtained the King of England's Patent for his invention, not in "recommend" but "to distinguish." Witness the Effence of Mustard from SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. "Five years have now elapsed since Mr. Johnston first made known to the world this very extraordinary medicine; during this short period, its efficacy has been clearly demonstrated that its sale has far exceeded any former example; comparatively there are few families in England or the United States which have not either heard of or experienced its beneficial effects and with heartfelt satisfaction he has the happiness to declare Whitehead's Effence of Mustard has cured more persons afflicted with Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Complaints of the Stomach and other Painful Maladies. Than all the Medicines ever before made public, indeed, the instances of its efficacy and letters of acknowledgment from "the most respectable characters" are so numerous that a large volume could not possibly contain them, it has also obtained the approbation of the most eminent men of the faculty and is honoured by the use and recommendation of the best families in England, Ireland and America. A COUNTERFEIT. R. JOHNSTON has reason to believe a large quantity under the name of "Improved Effence of Mustard," as well as many others has been shipped for America, and considers it his duty to prevent imposition and disappointment. He therefore requests the afflicted to be particular in the purchase of his bottles, boxes, labels, and bill of directions which are closely copied, and words "by royal authority," artfully substituted for the words "by the King's patent" which may elude common observation. The Genuine is distinguished by the signature of R. Johnston, in his own hand writing on each label, and as an additional security is further signed on the outside wrapper by his only agent for the United States, G. SHAW, No. 129 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, by whom it is sold wholesale and retail, in pills and in a fluid state at one dollar each, box or bottle. FOR CHILBLAINS, SPRAINS AND BRUISES. It is a certain and effectual remedy, seldom requiring more than three or four applications. To the candid and liberal of the faculty, R. Johnston respectfully submits the following observations. The Fluid Effence of Mustard, is an embrocation worthy their particular attention, it differs in its nature from all others; and is out of the beaten track of general practice—it is an active stimulant, easily controlled; may be either increased or diminished in its strength by the different methods of use, it is both elegant and convenient and is frequently found in the extemporaneous preparations of their brethren in England. The above Genuine Medicine, as well as many others of the best celebrity may be had by appointment of G. Shaw, of Mr. G. Bailey, Wilmington, Dr. Barill, Maiden Lane, New-York, Messrs. Bailey and Walker, Charlestown, William Black, Salem, (N. J.) Charles H. Smith, Lancaster, A. C. Jordan, Norfolk, John Roberts, do. David Keen, Sweet Springs, Virginia, R. Lee, Baltimore, I. & J. Mantz, Fredericktown, Maryland, G. W. Mancus, Albany, Dr. Vanfingen, New-York, Messrs. Titford & Son, do. Messrs. Ross & Douglas, Pittsburgh, John Webster, Wilmington, James Wilson, do. Richard Winter & Co. Savannah, and in every principal town in the United States. N.B. The public are desired to enquire for Whitehead's Effence of Mustard, all others being a base and spurious imitation. GEO. SHAW. 129, Chestnut-street, where Venders may be supplied. "Caution against Counterfeits." Agents are appointed by G. Shaw in every principal town of the United States, and there is no certainty of purchasing the Genuine Effence of Mustard in any part of America, unless it is signed on the outside wrapper by G. Shaw, No. 129, Chestnut street, Philadelphia, where shopkeepers are supplied and a liberal discount allowed them. May 13. BOTTLED PORTER, For sale at HARE'S BREWERY. June 6.

FURTHER Late Foreign Articles VIA PORTLAND.
Calcutta, Nov. 19 This day intelligence has been received from Capt Kirkpatrick, the British Resident at the Court of his Highness the Nizam, that the exchange of the ratifications of a new Subsidiary Treaty between the Hon. the East India Company and his Highness, took place in the fortress of Golconda, on the 29th of October; and that His Highness the Nizam had been pleased to announce the event by a salute from that fortress.
Nov. 12. The following authentic Particulars, relative to the surrender of the Officers in the corps lately commanded by Monsieur Piron, may be implicitly relied on:— “A mutiny of a serious tendency had shewn itself for some time past among the French corps in the service of his Highness the Nizam; and at length had risen to such a head, that the ringleaders had seized and confined their Commander Mr. Piron, and the whole of the European officers attached to the corps under his command.”
“Monsieur Piron, however, with some subordinate officers, after having remained in confinement for several days, effected his escape to Col. Roberts who was encamped on a neighbouring territory.” “Being advised by these means, on authority not to be doubted, of the confusion which prevailed amongst the French corps, Colonel Roberts sought to take advantage of it. He made a seasonable application to the Nizam’s Ministers for a reinforcement of Cavalry, which was complied with on the instant; and, afterwards with a judicious disposition of the joint forces under his command he obliged the mutineers to deliver up the officers within their power.”
“The whole arrangement was made without a shot being fired.” “About 200 French Officers were rendered up to our detachments; and the whole of the corps lately commanded by Raymond, amounting to about thirteen or fourteen thousand men, gave up their arms without resistance.” “The French interest, which was lately so prevalent at Hyderabad, and which might have been attended with the most injurious consequence to the British possessions, is, by this happy and well-timed arrangement, completely annihilated.”
Dublin, April 9. Sunday last 36 prisoners from the New Prison, and a number from the Provost and other places of confinement, amounting to upwards of 300, were put on board three vessels, in order to be conveyed to the dominions of his Prussian Majesty.” “A Prussian officer has arrived at Dunkirk, to take them in charge; the stipulation is that they shall never return to Ireland. Their pay as Prussian soldiers, will be 2 1/2 per day.”
Milan, March 27. A conspiracy is said to have been discovered at Venice; at least, several of the cidevant Members of the Democratic Government have been arrested.” “The Cisalpine Directory have followed the example of the Swiss, and declared war against the Emperor of Germany. In this declaration they complain of the conduct of the Imperial Court towards their Envoy, Marshal, at Vienna, as contrary to the faith of treaties. Similar manifestoes are preparing at Genoa and Rome.”
Triest, March 29. A Turkish ship from Alexandria, which failed by permission of the English, has arrived here, having a number of French Officers, &c. clothed in Turkish habits; but as some suspicion arose in the mind of our Commissioner of Police, he has had them all arrested—since which it has been reported, that Buonaparte is among these fugitives!
PROCLAMATION. The Ministry of Sublime Porte to the Generals, Officers and Soldiers of the French Army in Egypt. “The French Directory, forgetful of the rights of nations, has deceived you, surprised your good faith, and in contempt of the laws of war, sent you to Egypt, a country subject to the dominion of the Sublime Porte, under pretence that that power itself had consented to the invasion of its own territory. Can you entertain any doubts but that the only object of the Directory in sending you to a remote country was to banish you from France, and to plunge you into an abyss of dangers? If completely ignorant of the truth, you have invaded the territory of Egypt, and are made the instruments to violate treaties of the most solemn kind, must you not attribute this to the perfidy of your Directors? Egypt must however be freed from its iniquitous invasion, and vast armies are now in march, and the sea is covered with formidable squadrons for the attainment of that object.” Those among you, of whatever rank they may be, who wish to extricate themselves from the imminent peril to which they are exposed, are called upon to signify their intentions without delay to their Commanders of the land and naval forces of the Allied Powers. They may be confident of a safe conduct to whatever place they may be desirous to proceed, and they shall receive passports to protect them on their voyage from the Squadron and Cruisers of the Allied Powers. Let them hasten to take advantage of the benignant dispositions of the Sublime Porte, and let them consider it as a propitious occasion for extricating themselves from the horrible gulph into which they have been precipitated!” Done at Constantinople the 11th of the Moon Ramazan, in the year of the Hegira, 1213, the 5th (16th) of February 1799. From the Royal Printing Office at Haskeng, in the Environs of Constantinople.
London, April 11. Ancona is said to be taken by the Russians and Turks.” Insurrections have broken out in various parts of Switzerland, the people of several districts have cut down the tree of liberty, refused to obey the decrees for enrolling themselves in the militia, and driven away the public functionaries.” The Archduke Charles is making preparations to advance into Switzerland, and has issued a proclamation to the Swiss. He has been joined by Gene at Zytaray.”
La Prudente, French sloop of war, and the Goliath, transport ship have been taken by a British frigate. La Prudente had 20 men killed, and 25 wounded. They were bound to Ireland, with cargoes of muskets, powder, shells and grenades.”
By this Day's Mail.
MIDDLETOWN, (Conn.) June 7.
THE LAUNCH. More of the Wooden Walls of Columbia. Yesterday at 35 minutes and a seconds past five P. M. the United States ship CONNECTICUT, was safely deposited in the bosom of the majestic stream whence she derives her name. No words can convey an adequate idea of the beauty and brilliancy of the scene. Nature, as if inclined to do honor to the occasion, has furnished one of the most delightful days that the vernal season ever witnessed—while Old Father Connecticut, eager to receive his beautiful offspring, had swollen his waters by the liquefaction of snows reserved for the occasion near his source, in order to facilitate her passage to his wave; and extending his liquid arms, welcomed her to his embrace. Flora, decked in her richest attire, smiled gleeful around, and a brilliant concourse of spectators from this and the neighbouring towns, whose countenance expressed the liveliest sensibility, as thus witnessing the progress of our nautical armament, destined to protect our commerce, and hurl the thunder of Columbia on her shrinking foes, formed a most magnificent moving picture, in addition to the brilliancy of nature which shone around. The preparation for the launch was exquisite, and evincive of the consummate skill of the architect who superintended the operations of the day, and whose orders were given with dignity and obeyed with punctilious nicety. When the moment arrived at which the elegant fabric was to leave her earthly bed, never more to return, the anxiety of the crowd was witnessed by a solemn silence, awful and profound. The stroke was struck, the blocks were removed; when lo! with the grace and majesty of the divine Cleopatra, on the wonder-buck Cydnus, she glided into the arms of her Parent River, and as if reposing herself to sleep upon a bed of roses, sunk upon his breast. In a moment the peal of Federalism burst forth, the peans of the gazing thousands met the heavens, and the echo faintly expired on the distant hills.”
While mad and salmon feel the patriot glow, And throng innumerable shoals the watry way, And sturdyurgeon from the depths below, Leap up, her matchless beauties to survey.” [The above Bostonian paragraph translated into the vernacular tongue, reads thus—The United States ship Connecticut, of 32 guns, which is to be commanded by Capt. Moses Tryon, was yesterday in the afternoon, safely launched from the slip-yard at Chatham, into Connecticut River.]
NEW-YORK, June 11.
Loss of the ship Speedwell. The fate of this ship is peculiarly distressing; the particulars of which we are enabled to state as given us by the crew, which arrived here yesterday in the sloop Union, Chadwick, of Shrewsbury, who humanely took them off the wreck at a time when two other vessels refused to do it, though solicited by a part of the crew that had rowed off for the purpose of imploring relief from passing vessels.”
The Speedwell was commanded by Capt. Howland—was from Faulkland’s Islands, richly laden with 15,000 hair seal skins and 420 barrels of oil, valued at 40,000 dollars—the half of which was to go to the owners, and the other half was to have been divided among the crew, 25 in number, who, after a two years voyage of hard fatigue, are by this wreck, deprived of their all.”
The Speedwell had a pilot on board, and was under easy sail on Saturday last, about 10 o’clock P. M. when she went on the West Bank, near the Light House. At 5 o’clock, at which time the crew were taken off, she was a complete wreck, and nothing but her ribs seen above water.”
The crew returned last evening, with an intention of trying to save some of the cargo.” We are informed by the hands, that while the Speedwell lay off the coast where they were getting the skins, she was driven out by a gale with only part of her crew on board, and was gone from the other part 21 days, during which time they were obliged to subsist on the unseasoned flesh of the seals without bread—their sufferings here were very great—their food operated continually as a cathartic, their teeth became quite loose and they so much reduced that they were unable to work.”
Loss of the ship Ontario. Capt. Dennis, of the Rhode-Island packet Fame, arrived yesterday afternoon from Newport, informs us, that he failed from that place on Saturday last, at 10 o’clock, A. M. that, at 11, within 5 miles of Newport, he fell in with, and spoke the ship Semiramis, capt. Jacob Smith, from Canton to Newport, who informed him that the ship Ontario, capt. Wheaton, owned by Messrs. Franklin’s of this port, was lost, on or near the Cape of Good Hope, and that the Supercargo, and some of the crew were on board the Semiramis.” N. B. The wind blowing fresh, and both
vessels passing each other briskly, could learn no more particulars, but that the crew were all saved.”
BALTIMORE, June 8. Every account from the Havanna proves the correctness of the intelligence we published some time ago, respecting the mortality of the yellow fever at that place; and the guardians of our health, we doubt not, have and will exert all their vigilance in preserving this city from its baleful ravages.”
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 12.
THE DEMOCRATIC JUDGE.
It can be well attested, that a certain would-be great man, not a mile from this city, on its being mentioned to him, that the President’s house ought to be sold; replied in the following terms:—“Sell it—no—the State ought not to sell it but they should keep it for the Governor and give him a salary adequate to the support of it.”
O! Rara Tempora!
In that diurnal diablerie which under the name of the Aurora, is, for I know not what reason, still permitted to outrage every moral principle, and the excesses of which have been such as to shock, I do not suppose the delicacy, but the policy even of M c Kean and his son Joe, the former of whom actually took the pains to go to the house of Mr. Wharton, to advise him to prosecute the beastly vagabond who conducts it, and the latter of whom beat him with his fist; appeared on Monday, the following fallacies:
Aurora, Monday June 10th/99. “On the day of payment of the first installment the Scrip (of the New Loan) was sold by some of the speculators at a profit of 40 per cent.—In other words 140 dollars were given for the right to receive a share of the nominal value of 100 dollars bearing 8 per cent interest.” “In a few days the paper of that stock was offered at a discount of 15 per cent, and no purchasers to be found.”
The Editor of the Vergennes Gazette observes, that “War almost without an exception, has been the issue of negotiation with the Revolutionary Directory.” The reason is obvious—Either negotiation has been resorted to by France, in order to gain time for tampering with the people, whose official agents, she has thus amused with debates, and to throw them off their guard against her wiles; or, in the course of those negotiations, she has displayed an arrogance inconsistent with their sovereignty, by demanding of them to disgrace their Chief Magistrates for attempting to excite a spirit of vigilance against their designs, or requiring payment of tribute. Justice demands the disgraceful confession, that in some instances war has not resulted even from these extremities.”
MR. FENNO,
I am so unfortunate as to be troubled with a neighbor whose brain has recently become “decomposed” (if I may thus apply one of his own terms) by continual endeavors to prove that our country is by nature liable to generate the plague, yellow fever, &c. &c. In fact if you may believe him we cannot count on the existence of any one of our American cities for twelve months to come. Add to this, he is continually boring my family with his phlogiston, miasmata, deplogisticated aerial fluids, his oxygene and his gaz , by all which he has frequently frightened my poor wife into fits, and strong desires that I should fly for refuge to Europe from this once healthful but now despicable clime . Would to Heaven this was all the mischief; but he persuaded me, fool as I was, to send one of his theoretical essays to Europe to my correspondent, which I enclosed with my customary orders for goods, Judge of my astonishment at the consequences, when instead of the goods, I expected, my friend after thanking me for the essay, says that as our country is now given up to an habitual pestilence, originating and liable constantly to continue with us, he could not think of trusting his property where life was so precarious, and where plunder or theft might be the consequence of my death by the dreadful contagion: further my friend desired me not to purchase either the lands or the public stocks which he had ordered, for that he had altered his mind respecting a removal to America; and after thanking God for his timely escape from this intended removal, he advises me “to flee from the wretch to come !” for he now believes that
for our attachment to French political fins and to our irreligious propensities, we are to be driven by pestilence from that country which he once thought the land of promise. He further adds that all his friends are equally alarmed and will discontinue all commercial connection with America if my communication should be confirmed by further information. I have offered thus much for the amusement of our new theorists, and have only to request that you will publish what I have communicated and then let me ask these wanton speculators how they intend to satisfy the numerous claims for damages sustained through their folly.”
MERCATOR.
From a Kingston (Jam.) Paper of Feb. 16. On Tuesday last, at the quarter sessions for this parish, M c de Bruges was fined in the sum of One Hundred Pounds, for having suffered a negro child to be flogged most cruelly; and Eugene Chereff, for having caused this punishment to be inflicted in a manner disgraceful to humanity, was fined in the sum of fifty pounds, and six months imprisonment, in the common goal:—The latter part of her punishment was afterwards remitted (on representation of her being far advanced in pregnancy) upon condition of giving security to keep the peace for 6 months and freedom to the girl who had been punished.” At the same time John Sproule, a white man, was found guilty of barbarously beating a negro woman, his property. The charge against him exhibited such proofs of inhumanity, that the court, to shew their abhorrence of such proceedings, intended him to pay a fine of one hundred pounds, and to be imprisoned until the sentence is complied with.”
Port of Philadelphia, ARRIVED,
Sloop Penelope, Wood Bermuda Arrived at the Port, Brig Fame, Webb, Havana CLEARED, Brig Lacy Wallington, Sellick, Surinam Schr. M c Le, Read, St. Thomas Sulanna, Clark, R. Island Sloop Sally, Bright, do. An armed schr. name unknown, came to the Port yesterday afternoon. A brig name unknown, is below. Brig Gardner, from ——, is below. Ship George Barclay, for Batavia, brig Lavinia, Cooke, for Guernsey, and brig Sally, Gwynn, for Martinique, lay at New Castle yesterday afternoon. Schr. name unknown, from St. Jago de Cuba, is below. Brig Amazon, Lewis, and schr. Little Tom Butler, Everton, from St. Thomas, have arrived at La Guira. A letter from capt. Lewis of the 11th ultimo, mentions all the American vessels having been ordered away in six days. Brig Peter, Harten, that was carried into Bologna, has been liberated by the French. She was from Hamburg to this port. Brig Adventure, Bieren, from this port, to Hamburg, is ordered near at Breff. Schooner Thomas, Richards, from hence, has arrived at La Guira—near that port was boarded by the British frigate Calcutta, cargo hoisted on deck strictly examined, one man impressed and dismissed. Capt. Richards makes no mention of the American vessels there being ordered away.
THE Officers of the First City Regiment of Militia are requested to meet at the house of Maj. Pancake on Saturday next at 7 o’clock in the evening. June 12.
A YOUNG MAN OF ABILITIES,
WHO can bring the highest and the most satisfactory recommendations, wishes to be employed a Clerk or Accountant in any Public Office, or with any respectable merchant. Enquiry of the printer, or a line addressed to L. V. and left with the editor, will be diligently attended to. June 12. w.f.m.3t
ST. CROIX SUGARS.
A Cargo of first quality St. Croix Sugar and Rum will be landed to-morrow at Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the Brig Fair Hebe. JAMES YARD. June 12. d7t
Journeymen Shoemakers.
TWO HUNDRED will receive immediate employment by applying to WILLIAM M c Laws, Sadler, No. 72, Chestnut Street. June 12. 6
For Sale,
TWO three story Brick Houses, situated on the corner of King and Columbus Streets, being equal to any situation in Alexandria, for the wholesale or retail business. The houses are 40 feet by 22, the floors are lofty, and the brick work done in the most elegant manner with block fronts. One of the houses can be immediately occupied, being completely finished, the other will be finished by the first of October next. The back buildings to the above premises are also of brick, 16 feet square, with a number of other conveniences for the accommodation of a genteel family. Each of the above houses will be sold subject to a ground rent of 40 dollars, with the privilege of buying out at twelve and half year’s purchase any time within four years from this date. Dry goods and groceries will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to Mr. John Barnes, No. 16 South Third Street, or John Foster or Nicholas Vols in Alexandria. June 12. Sendaw.
Valuable Lands FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON Tuesday the 23rd day of July next, at the Tontitine Coffee-House, in the City of New-York, 42,000 acres, of very valuable Land, situate in the county of Tioga, State of New-York, Southerly of the military tract and Northerly of the town of Chemung, being part of the tract, commonly known by the name of Watkins and Flinn’s great tract; this tract is surveyed, and di-
vided into Townships and lots. The premises hereby advertised for sale consist of the North East and North West quarters of Township No. 1, the South West quarter of Township No. 6, the North East quarter of Township No. 7, South East quarter of Township No. 8, the North West quarter of Township No. 9, and two lots, in Township No. 11, and 12, adjoining the Owege River or Creek, containing together upwards of 3000 acres. Two of the above mentioned quarter Townships are divided into lots of from 250 to 200 acres; there are a number of settlers on the tract, and several good roads pass through it, and the surrounding country is in a rapid state of improvement. These lands will be sold in quarter Townships, or smaller quantities to accommodate the purchasers, on the following easy terms.—One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the execution of the Deed, and the Residue in three equal annual payments, with interest to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, or other good security. The title is indisputable, and the trees and field books containing a description of the lands, may be seen, by applying to Colonel Aaron Burr, Henry Rutgers, Alexander Robertson, or Marinus Willet of the city of New-York, who will treat with any person, inclining to purchase, previous to the above day of Sale. New-York, May 23. 25 Sts
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