Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-13 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 Six Months in Advance.
JOHN MILLER, Junr.
No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE,
Coffees, Mammadies, Taffaties, Striped Dorcas, Tangibs, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
Also, 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
PACIFIC, PERKINS SALTER, Master, She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to WARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE DANISH SHIP
LITTLE MARTHA,
OLEN C. MARK, master,
Burthen 300 tons, THE principal part of her cargo being now ready on board, she will sail with all possible dispatch. For Freight apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Nov. 27, 1799.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE
By H. & F. RICE, No. 16 S. Second street, (Price 1 Dollar) GALATEA.
A PASTORAL ROMANCE.
Embellished with Five Engravings.
A few Copies of Miss Seward's Monody on Major Andre, May be had as above, price 25 cents. December 3.
Bank of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby notified that an Election for Twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the 13th January next, at 10 o'clock.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashier.
Dec. 23, 1799.
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, Biber 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, Downing, Dunwoody & Co.
Nov. 30.
CAUTION.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment, two Drafts of Thomas Truxtun on William Patterson, in my favor, dated 17th September last, endorsed by the Commissioners of the Federal building in the city of Washington and myself, one payable at nine months after date, for 677 dollars 71 cents, the other payable at six months after date, for 1953 dollars 83 cents, the same having been forwarded from the Post Office in this city on the 6th inst. enclosed in a letter from the Commissioners aforesaid, (the proprietors of said drafts) to David Harris, Baltimore, who has not yet received them. Mr. Patterson being applied at the misappropriation of these drafts, will not pay them to any person or persons without hearing further from the Commissioners.
THOMAS MUNROE.
Washington, 2d December, 1799.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Gato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill 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 cloathing, amongst which were one suit plain Nankeen, (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.
PRATT & KINTZING,
No. 95, north Water Street, HAVE RECEIVED
By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fair American, and other late arrivals, from Hamburg and Bremen,
A great variety of GERMAN GOODS,
Among which are Platillas Gingham Britannias Handkerchiefs Eslopaillies Laces Creas a la Morlaix Siamois Round Creas Bedricks Dowlas Oil Cloths Rouans Ship-pers Patterbornes Window Glass Bleicford Linen Tumblers Warencorps Yellow Ochre Table Linen Quilts Tickenburgs Slates and Pencils Oznabrigs Pearl Barley Hellen Rolls Claret in cases Brown ditto Coffee Mills Polish ditto Nails and Ironmongery Coffee Bags Demijohns Lifado Lentils Carradoles Glue Checks and Stripes Ho: Bristles Arabias Looking Glasses Brachamees Toys Cassavillos Anchors Coutils A few tons Hemp Chulets &c. &c.
Also, 10 hhd. Muscovado Sugar,
Roll Brimstone, a few pipes old Port Wine, a parcel of foal and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit. Nov. 7. th&fa 4w
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 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 WICKENS, 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.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustees to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 18th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Brachman deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested to the Subscribers, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded from the benefit of a final dividend, which will there be made and immediately paid. SAMUEL PRICE, Executor. No. 71, South Front Street. November 18, 1799.
NOTICE.
TO the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more years taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. WILLIAM STEEL, HUGH MOIR, JOHN STEEL, Commissioners. Huntingdon, September 25, 1799. Office, Sept. 25, 1799. October 4.
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 Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 in favour of Samuel Ethridge. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 23, 1799.
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, Administrator. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. Who has to let, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. Also, For Sale or to Let, A NEW FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP
OF THOMAS AND JOHN KETLAND
Being Dissolved,
By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND, ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the Firm are solicited to make payment to
THOMAS KETLAND.
October 21.
Just Imported,
135 Hogsheads, 193 barrels, Prime SUGAR. 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown Havana SUGAR, 25 do. white, 12 hds. James River Tobacco, 30 Packages well assorted German Linens, Russia Cordage, assorted, 400 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hozemuts in sacks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 4 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pigs, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 gross each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Corks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in kegs, Claret in cases, superior quality, Port Wine, ditto, Horseman's Swords, Hangers, &c. Fowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Musquets and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath stove Grates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf: Nov. 1.
TO BE SOLD BY
JAMES & ROBERT WALN.
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.
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Bucks,
are to meet the Assignee at the Court House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 25.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH,
OR EXCHANGED,
For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it.
A PLANTATION or lease of Land in
Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania, within 6x miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 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 inclined 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.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
November 15, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
And pursuant to the eleventh section of the by-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 15.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their families, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a bluish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and panaloons, a red shirt, a rummer hat, one fine and one coarse ricket; a rummer handkerchief, sprigged, two white shirts, one muddin handkerchief, under jacket ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket ditto striped border. Whoever takes up and two pair cotton hams in any jail in this or any neighbouring State shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N.B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH & JAMES GRUKSHANK,
No. 87 High Street Philadelphia,
A FEW COPIES
OF THE
HARLEIAN MISCELLANY,
BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally regard the English History, and of which many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and high price of the Harleian Miscellany, induced the editor to offer the present abridgement to the public, which is composed of a narration of those highly interesting events which have occurred in the History of England, and which are chiefly arranged in chronological order.
The volume contains in quantity one sixth of the original work, and the price of it is one guinea, being only one twelfth of what the original book now falls for. November 21.
Now Ready for Sale,
At GEORGE DAVIS's
Law Book Store,
No. 319, High Street,
A very valuable and extensive Assortment of
Law Books,
IMPORTED this fall and immediately before the late sickness, comprehending almost every Book in use, of the latest London and Irish editions. They will be disposed of from a single volume, to an entire Library at the same prices as have heretofore been given such general transactions. By Sunday vehicle daily expected from London and Dublin, his stock will be usual be kept up, so that gentlemen will seldom be disappointed when applying at his store. N.B. This day is published, Davis's Law Catalogue for 1799, of books for sale, which may be had gratis, on application as above. November 8.
ROSS & SWANN,
HAVE FOR SALE,
3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck,
100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior)
Boston Beef in Barrels.
A few bales Bengal
COSSAS HUMHUMS.
2100 butts St. Martins Salt. April 11.
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, (Virg.) Sept. 10.
ALL Printers in the United States,
are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
FOR SALE.
And possession given the 1st of December, 1800,
A Tract of most valuable Land,
Situated in Maryland,
About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen.
The soil is as good as any in the State.
THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms on a floor; a good corn house; tables for 2 or 15 horses, and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pamp of excellent water at the door and a kitchen nearly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm.
Also, another seat within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, or white oak, hickory and walnut.
The purchasers may be accommodated with flock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place.
The terms of sale is, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security.
As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the State, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensible title given. For further information enquire of the printer. N.B.—Goods suitable for the West India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser has also a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods. November 26.
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.
Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE
RESPECTFULLY informs her numerous friends, acquaintance and the public, she has agreed to the request of many persons, concluded to reside in town during each winter, and has taken a large convenient house in Walnut Street, No. 106, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, where she proposes removing her School the 1st of November.
English and French grammatically taught, Writing, Geography, the use of the Globes, Arithmetic, History, Dancing, with all kinds of useful and ornamental Work; Drawing in various branches, History, Landscape, Flowers, &c. Due attention to Vocal as well as Instrumental Music, with requisite Masters of repute and ability.
Columbia House Boarding and Day School, October 19, 1799.
** The Friends and Guardians of the Ladies under Mrs. Groombridge's care are particularly assured, that an eligible situation in the country will be engaged for each ensuing Summer, though no epidemic may affect the city. djw&wfm
ROBERT KID's
COPPER WAREHOUSE,
No. 201, MARKET STREET,
Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing
Copper & Nails, &c.
20, 22, 24, 26, & 28 oz. per foot,
1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails.
80 Boxes of Tin.
LIKewise ON HAND,
A Large assortment of Raised and Copper
bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths,
Lead & Block Tin.
And a General assortment of Ironmongery for
sale as above. August 15.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL,
No. 134, MARKET-STREET,
HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley
and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment
of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz.
Chemille rosette FEATHERS
Fancy flowers
Black tiffany flowers
Wreaths
Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress cass
Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets
Fant's pipe straw bonnets
Maid's fancy do. do.
Women's do. do. do.
Do. do. shades
Do. do. hats
Fancy bugle blue rosettes
Do. do. trimmings
Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps
Black, white and green gauze veils
Do. gauze cloaks
N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further
assortment of Millinery. June 26.
MUSIC.
R. TAYLOR,
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies of Philadelphia,
and the public in general, that he still

TWO TRUNKS PRINTED COTTONS, Suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—For Sale by GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street. ALSO, Nine hundred pair of American strong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4
FOR SALE, THE CARGO Of the ship Rebecca, John McKeever, master, from Batavia, —Consisting of— 350,000 wt. of COFFEE & } First qualities 20,000 wt. of SUGAR, } Apply to JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water Street. Nov. 27.
Just arrived and for sale, A few barrels Pickled and common MACKEREL, in whole and half barrels; and a few barrels CRANBERRIES, on board the Schooner Lydia and Polly at Chesnut-street wharf. Enquire of the master on board. Dec. 1.
POST OFFICE, November 30, 1799. THE Post Office will be removed this day at Sun-set, to No. 27 South third Street.
A T a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town, for the county of Fayette, the Fourth Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Judges of the same court, on the petition of John Wilson, praying that the act of Assembly, providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the use of his creditors, may be extended to him. The Court appoint the first day of next term, to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give his creditors public notice hereof, in Fenn's Philadelphia paper, and in Vandyk and Brown's Baltimore paper, for one week, ending at least four weeks before the day of hearing; and that he also give to John Gillette and Jacob Everhart personal notice in writing, to be served on them, at least fifteen days previous to the hearing. At September term, this order was continued to the first day of December term. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, Prothonotary.
FOR SALE, Or to be exchanged for a good Vessel, AN ELEGANT New Two Story Frame House, Twenty seven feet front by thirty four in depth, with a commodious piazza and kitchen, together with a coach house and stable, situated in the flourishing village of Frankford. The house, which may be entered the 1st of June next, will be finished in the neatest style with many conveniences, and will be well adapted to a large genteel family who may wish to reside in the country during the summer season. In exchange, it will be valued low, if a well offer that may be suitable. Further particulars will be made known by application to MOORE WHARTON. Dec. 11.
DESERTED, HUGH DUFFIELD, a private in the Marine Corps, a native of Ireland, aged 35, five feet five inches high, dark hair, light complexion. He has resided for some time past in this city, where his family now are. Whoever apprehends said Defter and delivers him at the Marine Barracks, or lodges him in jail, will be paid a reward of ten dollars, and reasonable charges. JAMES MENIGHT, Capt. commanding Marine Barracks December 5.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. ON Thursday, 22d October, deserted from the encampment, near Bristol, Pennsylvania, HENRY WEST, an enlisted Musician, belonging to the company of Captain Matthew Henry of the tenth regiment of United States Infantry. He was 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, fair complexion, born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, he is a little stoop shouldered and speaks in a low tone of voice. ALSO, Deserted from the company of captain Hugh Brady, on Saturday, 26th October, four privates, JOHN DENNIS, aged 34, 5 feet 8 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, brown complexion, was much addicted to liquor, and when intoxicated very talkative. SOLOMON SMITH, aged 37, 5 feet 7 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, a notorious offender, this being his third desertion. SIMEON DUN, aged 31 years, and 6 months, 5 feet 5 inches high, born in New Jersey, grey eyes, fair hair, brown complexion. CHARLES MC LEY, aged 26, 5 feet 6 inches high, born in Ireland, grey eyes, black hair, dark complexion—he is supposed to be in Norristown, or its neighbourhood—it is not known what clothing they had when they deserted; but the probability is that they have changed their military habits. Whoever shall take up the above deserters and lodge them in any jail to that their officers may get them again, or shall deliver them to the subscriber at his quarters in Filbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, shall receive the above reward and for either of them a proportionate reward of ten dollars and all reasonable expenses. BENJAMIN GIBBS, jun. Captain, 10th U. States Regiment Infantry. November 11.
A POINTER WAS arrived away on Sunday the 18th inst. from No. 163 Vine Street—He is about 9 months old, spotted nose, lion coloured ears, with a spot of the same color in his forehead; long hair having never been cut—He is called Gift. A reward of two dollars, with reasonable expenses, will be paid to any person who will return him to No. 163, Vine Street; and ten dollars more, if stolen, for such information respecting the thief as may produce legal punishment. Nov. 30.
ACADEMY FOR DANCING. MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE, BEGS leave to inform his scholars and the public in general, that his Academy will open for the season, on THURSDAY the 13th, at Mr. O'ELLERS. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 3.
DR. ANDREWS Of the University of Pennsylvania, Proposes to receive a few Private Pupils to be instructed in the rudiments of THE LATIN LANGUAGE. HE confines himself to beginners; because he would not incur the danger of having many Classes, or being obliged to build on an insufficient foundation. And as he will require their attendance but two hours in the day (from eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to one) there will be no need of removing them from the schools to which they have hitherto gone, or may be intended to be sent, for their improvement, in reading, writing, ciphering, and other useful branches of literature, not usually taught in a Latin school. December 5, 1799.
MATTHEW MCCONNELL Having opened an Office in Chestnut Street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141, AND again commenced the business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do everything in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine 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 resumes. November 19.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having secured the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain, PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 1000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and class them with others so as to make up the quantity required. The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed. Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 11th day of January next; or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec. and from that day until the 13th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. WM. M'CLUNEY. December 4.
REMOVAL. SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR, Respectfully acquaint those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed to his Shop, No. 40, South Third Street, where he will be glad to serve them. N.B. All orders attended with the usual punctuality. Dec. 3.
LOGWOOD FOR SALE, On board the brigantine Five Sisters. Enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. November 27.
CANAL OFFICE, November 28, 1799. Notice is hereby given, TO the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Hill, and Schuylkill and Delaware Canal companies; that their annual Election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of electing One President, Twelve Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 29.
BY Virtue of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, appointing us auditors in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be held at public sale on Seventh day the 21st of next Month at the Pothouse of Edward Fell in Springfield Township. A large quantity of Earthenware, consisting of Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowles, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware, Potters' implements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove. The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when attendance will be given and conditions made known by JOSEPH KHODAS, } Auditors. W. PENNOCH, } DAVID PRATT, } 21th Month 19th 1799. All persons having any demands against said Marshall, are desired to authenticate and produce them, on or before the 21st of next Month, that they may be liquidated and all those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to said Auditors. November 20.
FURNISHED ROOMS, TO BE LET, WITH, or without the use of the kitchen, cellars, &c. in two adjoining houses, only four years old; fit for the accommodation of a few gentlemen—situate convenient to Congress Hall, in a healthy part of the city, never having been infected with the fever—Apply at the Office of the United States Gazette. Nov. 26.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTOW. Their Mercantile Concerns will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of DRINKER AND BARTOW, Who have just imported, per the West Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg. A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS, Consisting of the following Articles, viz.
Ticklenburghs, Creas, a la Marquise, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flanders Sheeting, Silks ditto, Roman ditto, Brown and white Plaillas, Britanias, Weilgarnige Liden, 7-8 & 4-4 Silks Sheeting, assorted, Diaper and Damask Table Cloths, Clouting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pints and Half Pints, ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Rusfia Sheeting, Raven Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hosiery. All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 6, North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 29.
The American Ladies POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1800, PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, So. Second Street. CONTAINING an elegant engraving of Ladies fashionable head dresses. An Almanack, ruled pages for memorandum, &c. New country dances; moral and entertaining pieces, in prose and verse; new songs; marketing table, and several other useful tables. ALSO, THE GENTLEMEN'S POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR 1800. Containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandum, and cash account, an abstract of an act passed the 1st. session of Congress relative to the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, duties on goods imported, stamp duties, duties on domestic articles; list of Congress, Departments of State, Treasury, Judiciary, Federal Courts of Law—list of the army and navy, several tables, and other useful and interesting matter. W. Y. BIRCH, has for sale, English and American writing paper, merchants account books, playing cards, pen knives, portable writing desks, and a general assortment of stationery goods. Dec. 4.
Public Notice, IS Hereby Given, that I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland county, for the benefit of the act of Assembly made, for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1798, and the said Court have appointed the first Monday of January next at the Court House in the borough of Carlisle for a hearing of me and my creditors, at which time and place they may attend, if they think proper. ANDREW CULBERTSON. December 6.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's) WARRANTS, granted to the United States' army, are so as registered and located, the subscribers have, explored that tract of land on which those warrants are to be laid; with a view, and for the purpose of offering their services as locators. We take the liberty of suggesting, "that we are at least as well acquainted with the situation, quality of the soil, &c. of the different townships in the aforesaid tract, as any other person;" this will, perhaps, appear more clearly, by observing, that WILLIAM C. SCHENCK assisted in running the Indian boundary line; at which time he considerably traversed that tract; he also assisted in surveying and laying it off into townships, and at other times ranged over it, to gain information. But to obtain a more complete and accurate knowledge, we have lately spent between two and three months, with several assistants, in particularly examining the different townships and quarter townships; by which means we have acquired an accurate knowledge of the whole district.—We now offer our services to the public, as Locators, with assurances that we will locate every persons warrants intrusted to us to the best advantage, agreeably to their rights of location, which is to be determined according to law. For our services we demand the one equal tenth part, either in lands or warrants, when we locate a full tract, of four thousand acres or more, for one person or firm; the land to be taken in a square, at a corner of the tract; which corner is to be equitably determined before the time of location.—The one equal tenth part, in cash or warrants, when we connect and locate any amount less than four thousand acres. We will be in Philadelphia from December next, until after the time of location, to transact this business. Any person wishing to satisfy himself farther, will please to call on us, by letter, (postage paid) or otherwise; when due attention will be paid, and such vouchers may be seen as we have to offer, which we hope will be satisfactory. MARTIN BAUM, WILLIAM C. SCHENCK. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1799.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13.
Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instantis tyranni, Mente quait solida. The character of the cut-throat general, MASSENA, has long been established as that of the most atrocious Liar in all Europe. The knowledge of this circumstance did not however deter the True Americans from thrusting forth with avidity, exulting Handbills, wherein not only is currency given to the most abusive lies of that villain, but also to the mercenary comments thereon of the True-American English Editor, wherein, with the malice of a fiend, he traces the discomfiture of all the enterprises of the British arms. The French faction in the Council of One Hundred, it is said, were unable to keep their sitting, after the receipt of this news. If joy and sudden exultation doever, as they are said to, extinguish the vital principle, why did they not on this occasion, remove some of that peace-making tribe? It is a work of supererogation, to demonstrate the mendacity of an established liar; but we shall do it in few words.
General Hotze was killed on the morning, and his army defeated in the afternoon of the 23d September. On the twenty-eighth, Massena writes, that he has destroyed the two armies, Russian and Austrian, and is in pursuit of the remains. "The commander in chief, Hotze, was killed on the Field of Battle." "Suwarrows, in person attacked my right—I am marching against him." Thus, in the first part of his letter, he is in pursuit of the remains of the Austrian and Bavarian corps, and in the latter part, is marching against Suwarrows. We express, without hesitation, our firm belief that this lying varlet is a prisoner in the hands of Marshal Suwarrows.
That profound politician, the King of Spain, seems to have imbibed towards his French allies, in consequence of their murdering his Holiness the Pope, sentiments rather repulsive of that submissiveness , which a nation owes in modern idea to its ally. He talks of their barren compassion , and seems not very well to digest the deposing of his Holiness from the Papal See. His Majesty may perchance find, should he indulge in this vein, that however barren his murderer may be in compassion, he is very fertile in revenge.
Mr. Murray, always conceiving, as he thought he did; that any negotiation with France would be full of anxieties and political perils to the Envoys that should be employed, and having no desire to encounter said anxieties and political perils, had no wish to be engaged in it, and no expectation that he should be: to have a share in it was by him unsought: the mark of confidence was unexpected. Ye Guardian Powers! who make American dignity and true greatness and Independence and liberty, your care, watch more narrowly than ever over the sacred deposits in your hands, for, alas! they require all your attention!
The citizen Murray, that "valued" of Talleyrand, that dulcissimorum, "though he conceived" something. This out-Herods Herod—it outrages even the soupçon of a fire suspect of the Regicides, and reminds us of a very beautiful and significant passage in a popular song of New-England, "Hancock's wife, she dreams—a dream She dreams—that she dreams, something."
It is strongly recommended to divers of the Editors of our papers to adopt as a title for their Gazettes, THE CHANGEFUL IRTS, or THE POLITICAL PRISM. Such a head would aptly express their convenient versatility. The device might be Joseph's coat of many colours, red to be predominant, especially after a French victory. A foolish, contradictory, improbable and garbled story of Massena, defeating, and killing myriads, taking 10,000 pieces of cannon, besides three or four Swiss regiments and three or four Suwarrows is greedily adopted and pompously displayed by many of the Eastern Editors. In fact, there is a large number of True American, Federal French-Columbian and Mercurial Conductors of the press, who, if Massena, or any other French villain should gain two or three successive battles would immediately sing Hosannah to the Republic, would cause the Hall of Old Faneuil to echo with murder and The Marfeilles, would devour Oxen roasted whole, would cut up bails of Baize for red bonnets and hiccup in "Ale or viler liquors" glory and long life to Genet.
PROLEGOMENA. The expectations we had indulged ourselves in, of the fertility of Doctor MILDWAY's leisurely industry, not having been fulfilled by the receipt of any further communications from "Mildway" Diome, we have only to offer him in return for his remissness, our inexpressible and unavailing regret, mortification and chagrined. We are surprised, astonished, amazed, confounded, if BLAIR will permit us to be so. It must, however, in common charity be allowed, that the Doctor's name, is a most untoward one, for literary pursuits in the hanging and drowning month of December.
This failure on the part of our orthodox friend, compels us to borrow a chapter from the wretched brew of Democracy. We know not what our Federal Readers may think of us, for giving currency to an effusion of Democratic genius; but in the death of governmental industry, we shall be compelled to avail ourselves of the productions of alien wit, even though inimical; impressed as we are, with the justice of an old remark— fas est et ab hoste doceri.
ELEGY FOR A NORTHAMPTON PATRIOT; Humily attempted in the best manner of WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE, Esq. By the Reverend Doctor L***.
Cum notis variorum. Each chop-fall's hammer thee, poor patriot, mounds, And F***'s name, each Vendue-man returns; For thee, John Chapman high, their goods among, And oft, their curses, railing, roll along. For thee, thy Club, sedition's evening host, In gin-shop quaff the unavailing toast. Alas! sweet victim of tyrannic pow'r! When shall our Justice, claim her equal hour? Thy rights are limited by impious chains And Inquisition's curdles in thy veins; Equality and Rights of Man forgot, Did even Patriot mourn a viler lot? —So, crd, WAT TYLER, soldier, faint and fage, Aspir'd to rule o'er rampant rabble's rage; Pursu'd the well-born, wing'd man of gold, Guarded his household, and watch'd o'er his fold: What though he dabbled, now and then in "dour," And "a few thousand dollars" match'd from pow'r? Tho' now and then, for reformation's sake, Tore down old houses, room for new to make; "Yet he was kind," or if severe in aught, "The love he bore to justice was in fault." Since in return for all the ills he gave, He hung rich rogues, poor honest men to save. In his good days, it was not Orange to see, On paper's head, the cap of Liberty; On no damn'd house-tax, servants hired to pay, Banish'd fair peace and happiness away. Then citizen Adam delv'd, and Eve span; No saucy Jack, wasthen a gentleman. Then want was furnish'd with the pow'r to thrive, For men who'd hands to take, had means to live. And no curs'd alien, nor sedition laws, Restrain'd ambition in the public cause. But Friends of Order, loce to public good, Hated the man, and thirsted for his blood. A gathering crowd encompass'd him around, And limited his walks to narrow ground; Near and more near th' impatient for'sights drew, Brail and more frail Sir Tyler's breath till grew; One Ketch, a friend, with kindness intent, An inch** rope around his neck had bent; And while to raise him from the crowd he tried, Wat straggled, strangled, stifled, suffocating kick'd and died. Tho', some say, WALWORTH, chevalier so fine Our conayage master's cleft from nave to chine!!
EXTRACT FROM THE LUSIAD. Each winding shore for thee, Alonzo, moans, Alonzo's flame each useful Bay returns For thee the rivers high, their groves among And funeral murmurs, wailing, roll along. &c. &c. &c. See Mickel's translation of the Lusiad of Camoens.
* Euphuism,—for Rebellion . Note communicated, with great contempt by a well known Aristocrat. † Manifestly a typographical error. Printer's Devil. § Democratic vulgarity,— irisme to repeat. || Aristocratic,— Salaria of the officers of Government. ** We should be inclined to call in question the legitimacy of this word, were we not well acquainted with the Doctor's critical acumen. As he does not always display a laudable partiality for the "good things" of the days of other years, we are pleased to see him in this instance imitating even an unorthodox of ancient English bards. †† Whatever aberrance the gentle reader may entertain for the Doctor's politics, he must of necessity allow him the merit of harmonious and happy versification. A finer instance of the "silente suppo" then is displayed in this Alexandrine, will be sought in vain, among Lord of Kaims think or say what he will. ‡‡ Causalial dubs couched in the highest style of Democracy. About.
We have on hand, by this Author, an Apostrophe to a bundle of Certificates of Public Debt, as they lay clutched in the fist of an orphan infant in its cradle: This Apostrophe is in the best manner of Sterne. We have also in our possession, a Dactylic, after the manner of Scuthey, by the ingenious Livingston, on the burning of his Father's House. Loth, as we are, by a too sudden blaze of genius, to dazzle the eyes of our worthy Readers, we shall consign these important productions to another occasion.
Of the Russian or Austrian armies, not any Will escape to St. Petersburg or to Vienna; For while one gallops one way, and t'other another, With right leg, see one chas'd, with left leg the other. The different legs of Massena, it is supposed, our poet means. If the French General has as many chattering legs as he has cursed lies at his service, he can easily run after, and kick every individual soldier in the Austro Russian service. Printer's Devil.

INTERESTING NARRATIVE Of Colonel PHELPEAUX, who fell in defence of the city of Acre.
Mr. Phelepeaux's misfortunes commenced with his birth, when he lost his mother. His father survived her but five years, at which time the care of his education devolved upon an uncle, who, removing him from La Vendee to Paris, he, when seven years old, obtained admission into the king's military academy. Here, quickness, judgment, and application, rarely united in the same person, obtained for him more premiums than had ever been given to another, and double the accustomed pension. A multitude of talents, and an equal thirst for knowledge, occasioned an intimacy with Buonaparte. For nine years they scarcely passed a day asunder, and a friendship then created by a mutual admiration of exalted genius, continued amidst the party rage which desolated their country, and in too many instances dissolved the most sacred connections.
Phelipeaux and Buonaparte obtained commissions at the same time, and served much together till the revolution, when the former, attached from principle and gratitude to the crown, joined in the exile of its adherents.
Three, however, Phelipeaux was appointed by the princes upon the most important and dangerous missions, to support and make converts to the cause of loyalty in France. Upon one of these occasions, he was seized by the republicans, but escaped from them. Upon another visit, being taken into custody, he was immured nine months in a dungeon at Orleans, from whence he was removed to Bourges, and in the sanguinary reign of Robespierre, ordered to be guillotined. A few hours preceding the time appointed for his execution, he removed the bars from his window, which, being three stories high, had not been much attended to; and cutting his sheets into strips, he lowered himself to within fifteen feet of the ground, upon which he dropped, when happening to alight upon a heap of manure, he aided by the night, escaped.
In the summer of 1796, he went to Paris, with the design of setting free Sir Sidney Smith, and his gallant friend Wright, from the tower of the Temple, opposite to which he took an apartment, where he communicated signs to the prisoners. At length, assisted by two friends, he broke into the court of the gaol, where being discovered by a centinel, who gave the alarm, he and his comrades were compelled to fly.
On the revolution of the 10th Fructidor, he retired to Switzerland, where receiving intelligence that Sir Sidney Smith had been marked for slaughter, he returned to Paris, determined, with the aid of the same two friends, to again endeavour to effectuate his deliverance. For this purpose, having provided relays of horses, &c. on two roads, he forged an order from the directory to the keeper of the Temple, to deliver to him the bodies of Sir Sidney Smith and Mr. Wright, in order that they might be conveyed to the Conciergerie; and disguised himself and one friend in the uniform of the National Guard, he presented the supposed order, which being instantly obeyed, he and his friend, with the intended victims, set off in a fiacre. The public are already apprized that the driver having accidentally overset a woman, occasioned a crowd to assemble, when the party in the coach deemed it expedient to leave it, whilst the greater part of the attention of the multitude was occupied by the female sufferer. After traversing numerous by-lanes, and twice losing their way, the fugitives got without the barriers, where a carriage in waiting conveyed them to the first stage; they got relive horses, which creating an assemblage of the people, the party, which now consisted only of Sir Sidney, Phelipeaux, and Wright, walked out of the town whilst other horses were provided; after which they did not experience any difficulty on their route to Rouen. Here they were compelled to remain eight days; during which time, returning from the country after the night guard had been set, they were challenged; but Sir Sidney, who, accompanied by a lady of the city, led the way, passed the wicket freely, as did Mr. Wright, but the sentinel, from some circumstance, demanded to see Phelipeaux's pass, and the conversation attracting some persons near the spot, Sir Sidney returned, and, with that coolness and presence of mind, for which he is so eminently distinguished, said to the soldier, You may let him pass; he is a good citizen; I will answer for that! Phelipeaux was instantly enlarged. They on the following day proceeded to the coast, and at length reached England.
Sir Sidney Smith, not less distinguished for the warmth and goodness of his heart, than for his professional ability, with a brother's affection treated his deliverer; who accompanied Sir Sidney in Le Tigre, and on arriving at Constantinople, obtained, through the faithful friendship and just discrimination of our countryman, the rank of colonel, and a regiment from the Porte. His services at Acre are already known. His constitution, naturally delicate, and impaired by his confinement at Orleans, was unequal to the anxious and unceasing duty of the siege—he had food with Sir Sidney, with the ever to be lamented capt. Miller, of the Thefus, and our other gallant countrymen, to receive three assaults in one night, until the multitude of the slain occasioned putridity. He for some weeks grew progressively worse; and at the age of 31 died of a broken constitution; lamented as he had been beloved, and perhaps, not leaving a braver or better officer in any service.
From J. Russell's Gazette. COMMUNICATION.
If in every man there is a perpetual conflict between feelings and duties, feelings that impel and duties that restrain, how can it be otherwise in a society composed of men? An individual has an interest in the security of another's right; he is restrained from invading it by education, by shame, and by conscience. But in numerous societies, a real or imagined darkness rests upon the origin, the nature, and the limits of rights and duties. These become a mystery and take the name of Law, often dreadful to the ignorance it protects, forever odious to the passions it restrains; passions which gave Honestus readers, Shays and Bradford their mobs. How can it be otherwise? As a single individual sometimes mistakes, and often disregards his duties and another's rights, and therefore law is necessary to check and punish his misconduct. So a numerous society has still more need of law and government, of authority, force and terror, to keep honest men quiet in their beds, and in the enjoyment of their exclusive possessions. For by associating together, men render their duties more obscure and their passions an hundred fold more contagious and impetuous. Where there is a good government there will be industry, and that will bring wealth. The more wealth, the more poverty and inequality of conditions, the more envy, turbulence and faction. Prosperity is therefore as sure to make malcontents as oppression. The object of all faction is to get something that the laws and the magistrates protect and withhold. Hence it is that all regular governments, even despotic, as soon they are established, enforce duties, and the revolutionary principle is the impulse of passions and feelings against duties. In France, from the first hour of that abhorred revolution, every duty was represented to the people as an oppression—not merely a wrong but an insult; and every will of the mob a right. The ardor and even the fury of desire, was applauded as the noble and the godlike love of liberty. To be violent was merit, to pull down was patriotism, to be mad was philosophy. Duties not only lost all authority, but Frenchmen were instructed to be ashamed of them as prejudices. Passions were admitted as principles. The majority not only had force on their side, but were believed to be a law unto themselves; so that if they thought fit to invade the rights of the minority, as they instantly did, there was no wrong done, and the sufferers had no right to pity or redress. They flew their King, though he was innocent, and their constitution, which they had solemnly sworn to observe, had made his life sacred. They killed their priests because they would not forsake the Christian religion. Such of the nobles as had the choice to fly and be hanged, or to run away and suffer their estates to be confiscated for emigration, thought themselves happy. Yet their Constitution was bound to be founded on perfect freedom of choice—the rich were indeed free to accept it; to be guillotined if they did not.
Munroe is elected Governor of Virginia.
Kern, the new elected Democratic Sheriff of Northampton County, has given an excellent specimen of his attachment to the Federal Constitution, which he has sworn to support, by summoning one of the Grand Inquest at the court of Oyer and Terminer, held for said county in November last, a fellow by the name of John Jaret, who was indicted at the Circuit Court of the United States, held last April at Philadelphia, for the District of Pennsylvania, and to be tried at the next Circuit Court held for Pennsylvania District, for obstructing the laws of the Federal Government. What may not the people of Northampton County, attached to the Federal Government, expect from Grand Inquests, during the Sheriff's time, especially if composed of all or a majority of such creatures as Jaret?
AN OBSERVER. December 9th, 1799.
A letter from captain Thompson, of the ship Concord, to his owner in this city, dated Isle of France, May 20, says, "The ship is now leaguered—cargo landed, and the remnant of my crew dispersed."
A letter of the 10th November, from Cape Francois, to a Gentleman in this city, says, "The fever has prevailed here, perhaps as bad as in Philadelphia; above 100 Americans have died within three or four weeks, among them some of my most intimate acquaintances, after a very short illness—but it has now nearly subsided."
"We had an earthquake here a few days since, which I am informed has done great damage to the city of Gonaives, nearly one third of which is sunk or overflowed."
EQUALITY. A gentleman, who writes acute and correct criticisms, on the Theatrical performances at New York, has been threatened by several of the vagabond crew, with personal vengeance.
The well-known David Allison, Esquire, who died in the prison of Philadelphia, is said to be at present alive and well, in Kentucky. He escaped from durance vile, by means of a coffin.
The account given by the Greek historian, of the Democratic sedition in the Island of Coreyra, as it seems to have been studied in what relates to the past, by the actors of those scenes which have for now seven years disturbed the repose of this country, as well as of that which has so recently agitated the People of Pennsylvania, furnishes also, a clue, by which "we may guess with a near aim, at the main change of things to come." The English Historian of Greece, Gillies (now Historiographer to the King) who is not a popular writer, is not infrequently terse, correct and elegant, has touched on passim upon this interesting occurrence, and gives a translation (which I know not whether to ascribe to him) of a passage in Thucydides, describing the consequences of this bloody democratic sedition, in language at once luminous and impressive. But the causes and the conduct of this formula of all succeeding seditions, must be sought for in the interesting detail of the Ancient. Private enmities, crimes, popular odiums, debts and other embarrassments, exist to be cancelled, an insufferable burden to each insurgent. Revolutions are the most general solvents, afford the most favorable occasions for wreaking private revenge, and to crime and its odium, are the never-failing streams of oblivion.
The morbid desire for an alliance with France, that scarlet whore, reminds us of the absurd will of an Irish lover. "There lived a man in Ballenacree Who wanted a wife—to make him wife."
Gazette Marine List.
Table with 3 columns: Ship Name, Destination, Days. Includes entries for Nardilka, Brig Venus, Gustavus, Union, Scher. Nile, Sloop Ackerly, Almira, and various arrivals from Havana, Montego Bay, and Philadelphia.
Baltimore, December 10. Arrived, Schooner Susanna, Chandler, 17 days from Havana. Captain C. spoke Schooner Swift, of Philadelphia, Merinella reef, bearing E.S.E. 6 leagues distant. In the Gulf Stream, was chased and fired at by three British ships of war; but out-sailed them; and saw them bring too and board the Schooner Caroline, Cobb, of Boston. The Merrimack, and Norfolk, United States ships, arrived at Havana the day Captain C. failed.
PRICES OF STOCKS. PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 9. Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Six per Cent, Three per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, 8 per Cent Stock, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania, shares, East-India Company of N.A. par, Land Warrants.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE. London, Amsterdam, Hamburg. Includes entries for 31 at 30 days, 50 at 60 days, 35 3/4 at 100 per florin, 23 3/4 at 100 per Mark Banco.
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, December 13. Will be performed, a Comedy, called THE HEIR AT LAW. Dofior Panglos, Mr. Wigg. Zekiel Humpspun, Mr. Bernard. Cicely Humpspun, Mrs. Mott.
TUE JEW and the DOCTOR. Written by Mr. DIBBIN. And performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 60 nights with the greatest applause. Box, one Dollar, Pit, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely. Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells, at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 1 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of Performance. Tickts to be had at H. & P. Rice's Bookstore, No. 16, South Second-Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. VIVAT REPUBBLICA.
NOTICE.
A SPECIAL MEETING of the American Philosophical Society, will be held at their Hall, at six o'clock this evening. December 13.
FOR LONDON. THE SHIP ROEBUCK, Has the greater part of her cargo engaged, and will sail with all expedition. For freight or passage apply to THOMAS or JOHN CLIFFORD. Philadelphia, Dec. 13.
FOR SALE. A strong, hearty Young Negro Man, About 24 years of age. Is of a good disposition and is accustomed to all kinds of House Work, and is an excellent Waiter. For further particulars enquire at No. 229, Market Street. December 13.
WASHINGTON
Table with 3 columns: Number, Drawing, Price. Includes entries for 434 10, 660, 829, 1059 10, 229 20, 489, 505, 2707, 935 10, 3139, 368 20, 735, 705, 4020, 169 10, 465, 603, 5525, 820, 6382 10, 364, 7617 100, 832, 8274, 368 10, 9105 10, 211, 515, 10320, 334 10, 11101, 778, 947, 12015, 888 25, 13055, 392, 459 10, 952, 14138, 960, 15065, 276, 334, 978 10, 16992, 17002, 244, 514, 19147.
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.
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company.
NOTICE. THE Stockholders are to meet at their Office, at 10 o'clock, on Monday the 13th January next, to choose their officers agreeable to law. WM. GOVETT, Secretary. December 12. m&f.4w.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby informed that a Stated Meeting 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. m&f.114J.
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
FOR SALE. The Time of a Negro Boy, Who is 13 years of age, and has 15 years to serve. He is a smart, active boy, and very suitable for a gentleman's waiter. He may be seen on board the Sloop Prickilla, captain John Tunnell, lying at Snyder's wharf, I cond what above Poole's bid e. Application must be made before to-morrow afternoon, as the vessel at that time expects to sail. Dec. 13. 11t.
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. 2autE
Hyson Tea.
of a superior quality, late Importation. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. November 16. 3w1m
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 Lots, On the W. Schuylkill road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 23 North Sixth Street. November 17. 255xawf
phy the Practical Branches. Unquestionable of Mr. A's experience and Teacher. November 7. w&f
FOR SALE.
By SIMON WALKER, No. 78 Walnut Street. ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in cases of 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, Rough 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 cases, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 3. ec6w
FOR SALE.
One hundred Pipes and quarter Casks Wine Vinegar, London Porter in Cases of 6 and 8 Doz. Brown Stout do. do. Spanish Segars in Boxes, Dried Peaches in Barrels. FOR SALE By BENJAMIN W. MORRIS. WHO HAS A Commodious Warehouse, In Pear Street, To let by the Month or Year. November 29. 12teod
FOR SALE.
Fifty Barrels Pippin Apples, In good order for shipping, AND A few Barrels Dried Peaches FOR SALE, At the corner of Dock and Pear Street. December 4. d6t
LAWRENCE SECKEL,
HAS FOR SALE, At No. 153, Market Street, Superior London Particular, Madeira, } WINES, Old Sherry, Port & Lisbon, Best flavored old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits and Holland Gin, By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. ALSO, A few Tons of excellent Hay. Nov. 30. drw-co2w
WILLIAM SHEAFF
HAS FOR SALE, At No. 168 High Street, wholesale & retail, FIRST QUALITY: Madeira of the vintages of '92 to '97 } WINES, Old Sherry, Port and Lisbon, First and fourth proof old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits. ALSO, A few Tons of Upland and Meadow Hay. December 2. d6t
WILLIAM HUDSON,
No. 8 Chesnut Street, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, in addition to his former Stock, A complete Assortment of Goods, which are now opening, suitable for the approaching season: Amongst which are— Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Double milled Drab Cloths, Superfine Nap Cloths, assorted colors, Blue and Drap Flans, Swandowns and Swanskins, Drapery, Bailes, assorted colors, Blue, green, white and spotted Bockings, Blue and grey Coatings, Scarlet, white, red and yellow Flannels, Velvets, Thicksets, Corduroys, and fancy Cords, Striped elastic Cloths and Coatings, Fancy Marcellas Waistcoats, Mens' and Womens' fine worsted Hose, Do. do. worsted Gloves and Mitts, Mens' Socks, Calimancos, Durants & Joans Spinnings, 6 bales of Rose Blankets, completely assorted, by the bale, &c. &c. Nov. 6. 12dot.

School. In solicited by many of in a Drawing School ing them and the pub- at his house in are hourly yard- er, on the following and Fridays. in quarter, 9 in half past 7, 9 one hour, 1 IVE, 3 of all kinds of dress- simple and flow me- k; also a boy to at- a horse.
G. E. Joseph Alexander, in the county of Mi- alth of Pennsylvania; the firm of Johnson & Co. ed to the Judges of the in and for the county the benefit of the law- alth, made for the relief and they have appointed y of September next, for a my creditors at Lewistown, which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER.
The following Certificates OF THE STOCK of the BANK of the United States In the names of Nicholas Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit, No 29,165 for 1 share, 29,165 for 2 shares, 29,165 for 3 shares, 29,165 for 4 shares, and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit, No 12,823, dated February 22, 1799, for 4000 dol- lars three per cents, in name of Nicholas Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 12,324 same date, for 4000 dollars three per cents, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 16,348 dated 19th February 1799, for 2000 dollars 33 cents of six per cents, and No. 12,818 same date, for 633 dollars 23 cents of three per cents, in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 12,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 3200 dollars three per cents, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kingdon, knight of the Russian military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Chester- field, Captain Jones, which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore application is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. October 12, 1799.
Valuable Property for Sale, 1d Chester, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Ches- t Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Berge, fully 21 to a ground rent of 25s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property re- quires 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 195 Chestnut Street, near door to the pre- mises. march 5.
WHEREAS, An attachment was lately issued out of the in- ferior court of common pleas of the county of Berks in the State of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Claves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to the damage three thousand dollars. And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants. Now therefore, whilst the said John Claves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) sawtam
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business hav- ing a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Pogouhell creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road. ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tan-yard, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 20 acres on the Pennypack.— Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the prom- ises or of Mr. Gilpin. Possession will be given in the spring, but build- ing materials may be collected sooner. November 8.
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lyco- ming county, it ends at Philadelphia to re- ceive the Taxes affected upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Com- missioners, statements of their Lands, are re- quested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, be- fore his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agree- ably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without pre- vious notice, may file with the above Treasurer a list of their Lands, stating the quantities re- turn of number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold the same. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Taylor's No 21, Market Street for this purpose with the 22th instant. November 9.
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 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 ri- ver 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, proba- bly 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 Vaux in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the sub- scribers. CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. M. M. HAYS,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 31st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred 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 ninety- 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 Tulpacora branch of the Muf- 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 line to run 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.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE ESTATE of JOHN WHAR- TON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Mer- chants 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.
WANTED. A NEWS CARRIER. An active steady and faithful MAN, who can give satisfactory reference as to character, will meet employ in the above capacity, on apply- ing at the office of this Gazette. November 20.
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Preble's Mill, 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 steal, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12.
40 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY, on the night of the 10th inst from the subscriber, living in the town- ships of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two ap- prentice lads, one named EMMOR THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a Taylor, fair com- plexion, light hair; had on and took with him, a light coloured coatee, lined with white flannel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with lindsey, a striped calfskin coat and trowsers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, and two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, turned of 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair, which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly Galled, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, one dimity and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them mouselin, two pair of trowsers, one plain ranken the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton, do. one blue and white clouded, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a room hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentice lads, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them. DAVID LEWIS, AHIAH TAYLOR, junior. nov. 22.
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Ma- ryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799.
WANTED A COOK. A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer. October 28.
SCHUYLKILL PERMANENT BRIDGE. For the information of the Stockholders in the company, incorporated for the erec- tion of a Permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, and others of our fellow citizens who are desirous that this useful undertaking should succeed, it is thought expedient and proper, by the President and Directors of that company to state the present situation of its affairs.
THE company was incorporated on the 27th day of April, 1798; and by a clause in the law authorizing this incorporation, the leg- islature may resume the rights, &c. granted to the company, if they do not "proceed to carry on the work" in two years, and complete the bridge in five years, after they had been in- corporated. As soon as practicable, the company pro- ceeded to the choice of the officers required by law; and the President and Directors have been constant in their endeavours to encrease the number of subscribers to the stock. The num- ber of shares subscribed when the company was organized, was 5216. With all the exertions made since, it is now only 5638; though of the 15,000 contemplated by law, 12,000 (at ten dollars each) are allotted for the active ca- pital of the company.
As the public opinion, coinciding with that of the President and Directors, appeared to be fixed on the site at the well end of Market Street, it was deemed a primary object to ob- tain from the corporation of the city, their right to the ferry at that place. Negotiations were accordingly commenced for the purpose.— These ended in a contract with the city cor- poration, to the following effect—
1. 5000 dollars to be paid to the city corpora- tion when the subscriptions to the bridge stock amount to the value of 11,000 shares—a like sum in four months thereafter with interest—5000 dollars further in eight months—and the like sum in twelve months, with interest.
2. The city corporation takes, as payment for 20,000 dollars, (to make the whole consideration monies 40,000 dollars) two thousand shares in the bridge stock, on terms detailed in the con- tract.
3. The 11,000 shares being subscribed, and the first instalment of the purchase monies paid, the right to the ferry and its enumerated appurte- nances, with certain parts of the site and the brick tavern, to be conveyed to the bridge company, on their mortgaging the premises, in the contract mentioned, for 15,000 dollars, the residue of the pecuniary payments, which interest.
4. If the erection is not completed in the pe- riod fixed, or which may be fixed by the legis- lature, the property and rights are to re-vert to the corporation of the city, on terms prescribed in the contract; which contains other subordinate ar- rangements, too lengthy to be herein particularly detailed.
The sum agreed to be given was unavoida- ble. We found the councils of the city indis- posited determined not to take less. We deemed it eligible to make some sacrifices (if any we have made) to avoid competitions injurious and embarrassing, to th in the commencement and progress of our intended enterprise.
Warned by experience of the fatal conse- quences of beginning works, requiring exten- sive pecuniary support, without a certainty of its being within our power, we agreed to that part of the contract requiring 11,000 shares to be actually subscribed, before it takes effect.— We do not desire to conceal our indisposition to embark in this undertaking, until the number of shares subscribed shall, at least, equal that required by this contract. Nor shall we engage in the business until the instalments directed by law shall be in the treasurer's hands, to an amount sufficient to encourage us to begin the work, with solid prospects of complying with our engagements to those with whom we may contract.
We have received a number of plans in con- sequence of our advertisement for the purpose, but have made no selection. We shall prefer that which unites economy with facility, and accommodation to all circumstances attached to the place of erection. The site must be fixed before the plan is adopted. It must be perceived that a deficiency of subscriptions to our stock prevents our obtaining the site provisionally contracted for, which, however expensive it may appear, is certainly the most eligible and productive.
We have not called for the second instalment, from those who have already subscribed, because we do not think ourselves warranted, from pre- sent appearances, to commence the work. The monies already paid (one dollar on each share subscribed, deducting our necessary expendi- tures, which will appear in our accounts) he- reverts to us in the bank. They must remain inactive, till by further subscriptions, we are enabled to proceed in the execution of our trust; as we have no authority to employ them for any other purposes, than those directed by the act of incorporation. Our minutes and ac- counts will be laid before the stockholders, at the next meeting for the annual election of of- ficers. They are always open for the inspec- tion of the members of the company.
All the books and forms required for the pro- gress of the business are prepared; and we are otherwise completely ready to proceed, if the most essential requisit were in our possession. It will be seen that there is a deficiency of 3362 shares to give validity to our contract with the city cor- poration; and to justify us in commencing the work.
We have a strong persuasion, founded on se- cure information of the product of bridges in other states, and calculations of profit here, that invest- ments in our stock will be equal, in point of em- olument, with those made in any other permanent funds in this city. The company may divide, in biennial dividends, 15 per cent. annually during twenty five years; and if the bridge be made free, they are to receive its value on a fair estimate.— The Charles River Bridge near Boston (1500 feet long and 42 wide) cost 50,000 dollars, and yields from 20 to 24 per cent. clear of all expenses. The bridge at Cambridge (7000 feet long and 42 wide) cost 80,000 dollars; and yields from 12 to 14 per cent. Some deductions have been made, to remedy defects in the timber originally used. But these ex- pences will no longer be necessary. Inasmuch as neither of these bridges without injury. Neither of them are better situated to command roll, than that we contemplate over the Schuyl- kill, which is only 200 feet wide.
Whether we shall proceed or not, depends on the disposition of our fellow citizens to encourage the undertaking. We cannot help soliciting the
flattering expectation, that, from motives of pub- lic spirit and private emolument, we shall yet be supported in our ardent wishes to complete an erection, eminently promotive of the interests, as well as the credit of our city.
The stock being in itself inviting, and the object of great public utility, as well as ourselves as to our pecuniary, we more confidently solicit subscrip- tions. By order, RICHARD PETERS, President. Philadelphia, Dec. 6, (11) saw3w.
The Swift-Sure. A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Buffington, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Spring- field and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populou- ness of the country through which it pas- ses, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunsfield, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thor- ough 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 in 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 travelling 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 dust in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a con- 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 Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Bullittown, where it stops to Breakfast; from Bullittown it goes through Newtown to Pennytown to dinner; from Pennytown through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at 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 Bardin, Old Coffee House, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Mays, no. 48, Courtlandt, corner of Greenwich Street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile. Each passenger is allowed to take on rails, 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 fee it entered in the 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 estimates 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- verns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished 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 chican- ery or influence is practised 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 behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoke of with the highest satisfaction. JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Bullittown JOSEPH THORNTON, NICHOLAS WYKNOOP, } Newtown YACOB KESLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennytown J. KILLMAN, Scotch Mill ELIAS COMBES, Bound Brook R. SANBURK, Scotch Plains ISAAC RAWLE, ROBERT PEARSON, } Springfield. June 22. codif.
PAINTED BY J. W. FENNO.