Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-12-27 00:00:00

John McCarroll
Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 16531
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27, 1797.
Volume XII.
Marshal's Sales.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District...
William Nichols, Marshal.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District...
William Nichols, Marshal.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States...
William Nichols, Marshal.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States...
William Nichols, Marshal.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States...
William Nichols, Marshal.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States...
William Nichols, Marshal.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of Mary Galtbreath, containing four hundred and one acres and allowance, &c. situated in Jonesford township...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of John Scott, containing four hundred and three acres and three quarters and allowance, &c. situated on the head waters of Shaver's Mill run...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of William Scott, containing three hundred and eighty-nine acres, and one quarter, and allowance, &c. situated on a large run, emptying into Laurel Hill Creek...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of Samuel Hagerman, containing four hundred and thirteen acres and allowance, &c. situated on both sides of the State road on the waters of Stony creek in Stony creek township...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of Francis Walker, containing three hundred and ninety-two acres and a half and allowance, &c. situated on the waters of the North Fork of Turkey Foot, near the line between Milford and Turkey Foot townships...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of George Campbell, containing four hundred and ten acres and allowance, &c. situated on the well-side of Allegheny Mountain, on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of Benjamin Lodge, containing four hundred and fourteen acres and three quarters and allowance, &c. situated on the waters of Clear run, a branch of Stony creek, in Stony creek township...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of Richard Williams, containing three hundred and ninety-seven acres and a half and allowance, &c. situated on the same road and old road leading from Bedford to Pittsburgh...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of William Galtbreath, containing three hundred and ninety-nine acres and one quarter and allowance, &c. situated on Roaring run, a small branch of Laurel Hill creek, in Milford township...
A certain other tract surveyed in the name of Joseph Barker, containing four hundred and three acres and one quarter and allowance, &c. situated on a large run emptying into Laurel Hill creek, in Milford township...
Fresh Raisins.
A small cargo just arrived, and now landing at Chestnut Street Wharf, from the ship Vesta, capt. Haskell, consisting of Rags, Boxes and Casks of fair selected Almonds...
Jos. Anthony & Co.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown...
They have also for SALE BY CHARTER, The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days.
A person well acquainted with the theory and practice of book-keeping, who has been many years engaged in business for himself and others, would be glad to be employed, either as an agent or factor, or in posting books, & fixing interest accounts, or in executing any other kind of writing, in French or English.
FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG'S Book Store.
No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street, REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States...
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE.
FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in bales, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fancy small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat filk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurras Bengal black Petticoats...
Landing this day.
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 30 Hhds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son.
James & Richard Smith.
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front Street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
ONE of the late firm of FREEMAN & Co. thinks it a duty he owes to himself, to declare, that he is no wife concerned in the property above advertised by the Marshall, nor ought he to be subject to the said action, which will be disputed by the party whose interest it is.
Trifram Banfylde Freeman.
To be Sold at Public Vendue.
ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Suquehanna, now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery.
To be Sold at Public Vendue.
ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine acres of LAND in Green county, Commonweath of Pennsylvania, on the Waters of Fish and Wheeling Creek, and the Mill Run.
Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers' Office, No. 64, South Second-Street.
The History of Pennsylvania.
By ROBERT BRODD. IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received...
The time of a Negro Boy.
ALOUT, fifteen years of age, has seven years yet to serve; he is an excellent house servant, active and healthy. Enquire of the Printer.
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 8th of January next, at ten o'clock.
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at ten o'clock.
Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held, at the company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at ten o'clock.
Pennsylvania Population Company.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election of Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's office, no. 53, north Fourth Street, on Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, at 12 o'clock.
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 ninth day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) for the Election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual election for Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office in Philadelphia, on the second Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock.
Insurance Company of North America.
A Meeting of the Stockholders is to be held, agreeably to adjournment, at the Company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at 11 o'clock.
Insurance Company of the STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the company's Office, on Monday, the eighth day of January next, at 11 o'clock.
A Fifty Dollar Bank Note.
Of the Bank of the United States, was lost on Saturday last, between the Bank of the United States and the Horse market. If an honest person has found it, and will leave it with the Printer hereof, they shall be handsomely rewarded.
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX'S Engagements. IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice.
For Sale by the Subscribers.
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers, Bouleaux Brandys, Teneville Wine, Molasses, Georgia and Carolina Indigo, Ravens Duck and one bag/head of paint brushes.
MUSIC.
J. L. LENZ.
Alphabetical List of Duties.
STOLEN.
Out of the subscriber's office, a large blue cloth, half worn. The inside of the Collar is faced partly with scarlet velvet and partly with scarlet cloth, and it has a silver hook and chain as a fastening. A suitable reward will be paid for restoring it.
A House in Burlington for Sale.
THE subscriber has a large, convenient two story brick House, with Stables, Carriage-house, and a well-improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to sell. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth Street, to GEORGE WALKER.
Clerkship.
A YOUNG MAN, who could bring in disproof of a few recommendations, is desirous to be employed in the capacity of copying Clerk, at a public office. He would engage on moderate terms. For further particulars enquire at the office of the Gazette.
FOR SALE.
BENGAL GOODS.
Among which are, Currachs, Mamoodies, Battas, Sannas, Caze-nahs, Yanda Coffees, Cuzzies, Emerties, Blue Cloths, Calicoes, Palampours, Romall Handkerchiefs. Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna.
All Persons.
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing, and otherwise are not entitled to said estate are so limited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix.
JUST RECEIVED.
GEORGE DOBSON.
HABERDASHERY, viz.
Red London mist Fins, Galspoons and Ferrers, Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours, Mackintosh's super-patent, Imperial, diaper, and white chapel Needles, Thread Tapes, Nuns Thread, no. 6 to 40, regularly assorted, White Edgings, Little do. no. 130 to 300, regularly assorted, Black and coloured Chinese Ribbands, Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black sewing Silks, Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2 Silk and cotton Wires, Velvet & pelon Satins, Do. do. Ribbands, French Cambric, Do. do. Ribbands, Scotch do. Plain gilt and plated Black brush Feathers, Buttons.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF Richard & James Potter.
IS this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to pay the same to either of the subscribers; and all persons having any demands against them, are requested to send their accounts for settlement.
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States.
JOHN GRAHAM, Richmond, Dec. 1.
ROSS & SIMSON.
A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes.
Chocolate and Mustard.
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero.
FROM Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles: Maharagones, Charconna Dorees, Chintz and Calicoes, Dacca worked muslins, Gillis Romals, Bandannoes, Millas & Penfasoes, Chaffa Romals, Blue cloth, Hair ribbon, Mull Mullankerschiefs, Palampores, Patna do. Banares Opium, Letter Cardamum Seeds.
ROOMS TO LET.
WITH or without Board.
By virtue of an order of the Orphan's Court, will be exposed to Sale, on the 26th current, at 9 o'clock, A. M. at the premises, a small frame House and Lot, situated on the corner of Spruce and Eighth Streets, subject to an annual ground rent of fifteen pounds, the property of Anthony Lebeck, deceased.
TO GENTLEMEN WHO INTEND SPENDING THE WINTER IN THE CITY.
ROOMS TO LET.
WITH or without Board.
By virtue of an order of the Orphan's Court, will be exposed to Sale, on the 26th current, at 9 o'clock, A. M. at the premises, a small frame House and Lot, situated on the corner of Spruce and Eighth Streets, subject to an annual ground rent of fifteen pounds, the property of Anthony Lebeck, deceased.

NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 26, Will be presented, a Comedy, called, THE CHILD OF NATURE. End of the play, the Dance of DEMON and KATHLEEN. To which will be added, THE CASTLE OF ANDALUSIA, Compressed into an after-piece. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six o'clock. Select Subscription Balls.
NEW ASSEMBLY ROOM, South Fourth street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets. MR. FRANCIS respectfully informs the subscribers to the above Balls, that the first will be on Tuesday, the 26th of January, 1793. A few names to the Select Subscription Balls will be admitted, by application to Mr. Francis, No. 70, north Eighth street. Terms of Subscription—each subscriber to pay Five Dollars, which entitles him to a Gentleman's Ticket, and cards of admission for two Ladies, to each of the four Balls—The Balls to be held every other Tuesday. The number of subscribers to be limited to forty. Subscribers' Tickets will be ready for delivery on Saturday the 30th inst. Mr. Francis's days of teaching for his young pupils are Tuesdays and Saturdays from 3 o'clock in the afternoon till 6, and from 6 till 9 for those of a more advanced age. Private tuition either at the Assembly Room, or at his House No. 70 North Eighth Street. N.B. Due notice will be given of Mr. Francis's second Practising Ball. Dec. 26. dezdj
Office of the Insurance Company OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. IN consequence of an application from a number of Proprietors of Stock, made agreeably to the act of incorporation, a general meeting of the Stockholders is particularly requested on Wednesday, the 3d January next, at 11 o'clock, at the Office of the Company. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. December 26. dezdj
Hyson and Young, Hyson Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, For Sale, corner of Second and Pine streets. December 26. coff
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE. At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia. Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d Flooring Boards, Spriggs, saddle and card Packs Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and headstones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, laca, window heads, sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26. mithom
LEET At Alderman Bedford's office, Lombard street, No. 88, about three weeks ago, a whole piece of cotton, supposed to be stolen—any person having lost the same, proving property and paying charges may have it again. December 26. cost.
TO LET, A Front Room, suitable for an Office or Counting house, with a large Cellar. Any person who may rent the above, may (if required) be accommodated with Board and Lodging in the same house. Enquire at no. 180, South Front, near Pine street. December 12. 38w3w
URIAH SMITH, No. 20, north Third Street—HAS FOR SALE. A neat and general assortment of Broad Cloths, Kerseys, merinos, Napts and Drab Coatings. ALSO, A variety of Gentlemen's fashionable fancy Waistcoats, silk Hosiery, &c. December 5. eodaw
Samuel Pleasants & Sons, No. 74, South Second street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct 27. 4w
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgements for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. 3tm12
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street, (Price, in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta. By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases, in which his attempt to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. Nov. 21. 512t
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27.
CHARACTER OF THE LATE GOV. WOLCOTT. MR. FENNO, Please to insert the following in your useful paper. It is an extract of the Rev. Mr. Backus's sermon preached on the 3d inst. at Litchfield, in Connecticut, at the funeral of that distinguished patriot and statesman, the late GOVERNOR WOLCOTT.
After giving the character of King Hezekiah in an elegant stile, the preacher proceeds— "How far any of these traits in the character of good Hezekiah corresponded with the character of that venerable man whose funeral obsequies we have this day assembled to perform, the impartial public will now decide; sensible that the eulogy which exceeds general sentiment is not eulogy but censure. I had rather fall short of a man's true merits on such an occasion than be guilty of fulsome panegyric." Should it be said that our late chief magistrate deserves an application in many respects of the character now contemplated, his enemies cannot say it favors of servile adulation; it is a character of which they are unambitious, a character disgusting to the taste of the age, not formed on the ruling principles of this world. A Jereboam leading away a nation from ancient habits and religious institutions, or a Tebu driving furiously, is more adapted to modern taste. An Arifides , a Numa Pompilius , an Alfred and a Manco Capac are forgotten in the noise of a Pericles , a Sylla , a Marius , Cataline or Cesar of later days. But it is still a truth, that it is more glorious to moralize and happily, than to render terrible and to aggrandize, a people. By his death the state is called to mourn one of the real friends of the simplicity and purity of her ancient constitutions. In the language of the prophet we may say, that "one of the strong rods is broken and withered." Descended from ancestors distinguished among the first settlers of New-England, Gov. Wolcott was a real, not a theoretic republican. He revered and embraced the religion of his country. He was educated at Yale-College, and qualified himself for the profession for the profession of physics; but being appointed sheriff of this county, he held that office 14 years, when he was elected a member of the council, and made a chief justice of the common pleas, and judge of probates. In 1786 he was appointed lieutenant governor, and in May 1796, was promoted to the chief magistracy. He filled all his offices with uncommon dignity. During the struggle of the American revolution that tried men's souls he was the calm unshaken friend of his country's cause. He was a member of that ever memorable Congress which declared our independence; and in the course of the war repeatedly marched at the head of large detachments of the militia, as a general officer to repel the invasions of the enemy. In the discharge of these several offices, integrity and firmness were the leading features of his character. He was an eminent exemplification of the vir tenas proposti of the bard of Venusia. Although he possessed a strong mind, capable of deep and thorough investigation, his abilities were not of that brilliant cast which have often ruined men in popular governments. He always seemed more desirous to do his duty than to shine, to be useful than to dazzle. His natural modesty, and what is more, his unblemished integrity, led him to horrid conceptions of the arts of political demagoguery , the sin that so easily besets men in free governments. He never stooped to court the suffrage of any man; he blushed at the thought of being the man of the people in the modern sense; and to the honour of the state it may be said, the suggestions of malice have never shaken their confidence in his integrity and patriotism. By his death the true interests of science have lost a strenuous defender; virtue, religion, and good men a sincere friend. He revered and loved public worship and divine ordinances; was a tried, but not an ostentatious friend of the gospel ministry. He sensibly felt every attempt to depart from the purity of christian practice and morals; he set his face like a flint against all the specious sophistry of new political theories, and the madness of infidel fanaticism. Rather than flatter or licence the vices of a community, like a popular fycophant, he was willing to put his countenance in office at hazard, and his reputation in jeopardy, that he might discharge a good conscience. For several days before his death the shattered remains of a once noble mind and vigorous body were devoted continually to God; his very breath appeared to be prayer. With all the splendor of his station and of his well earned fame, he was not ashamed to pray in the expressive language of the publican "God be merciful to me a sinner;" until after many painful struggles he fell asleep. O death! in what a mortifying light doth thy power put the little, little glory of this diminutive world. To what insignificance do human honors dwindle before the grandeur of Eternity! Notwithstanding the death of such a character is a grievous loss, especially under the present aspect of divine providence, and the perilous situation of this country. Such tried characters are "the salt of the earth," the pillars of our national existence. The presence, firmness, councils, prayers and examples of such fathers should be esteemed "the chariots of our Israel and the horsemen thereof." A man tenacious of his purpose. Mr. Backus's text for the sermon he preached at the funeral of Gov. Wolcott. 2d Chronicles, 32d chap. and 33d verse. And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and
they buried him in the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and Jerusalem did him honor, at his death. For the Gazette of the United States.
"When Justice calls, 'tis cruelty to save." The repute of the execution of O'Hara, which is probably intended as the prelude to his pardon, has excited the surprise, and for myself I am not ashamed to say, the indignation, of many citizens as good, as virtuous and as humane, as those who have exerted themselves to defeat the laws and justice of their country. To use the sentiments and I believe the expressions of the court at the trial of O'Hara, he has been guilty of a most avowed and unprovoked murder; and there is not a country on earth, governed by law , where he would not suffer the punishment of death. And yet, in this country of reformation, he is to be turned again into society, washed by the magic operation of a pardon, as pure and unspotted in the eye of the law, as any of us, and entitled to as many privileges, and an equal rank with the most meritorious citizen in the community. This too is to be done, without a pretension that his conviction or sentence has been improper or mistaken; without a suggestion that any circumstances of palliation attended his offence or any discoveries in his favor have been made since his trial. Is this justice, either by human or divine law? Is it prudence and policy? Is it even benevolence or humanity? Is it not rather madness, folly, and cruelty to those who may be the future victims of the diabolical revenge of this villain? For a mind more bent upon mischief, more maliciously wicked and depraved than O'Hara's discovered itself in this business, has seldom been exhibited. Is not this pardon particularly dangerous and improper at this time, when a man can scarcely walk the streets without having a pistol placed at his head, and his pockets rifled? What is the lesson held out, in broad characters, to these ruffians? Simply this—If you rob and are detected, it is an heinous crime, and you will be severely punished; but if you are daring and wise enough to murder the man you have robbed, you not only quiet a material witness, but if you should be detected by any other means, you will escape with impunity, by the good natured infatuation of a certain class of our citizens. Don't steal a shilling or the vengeance of the law will overwhelm you, but add murder to the crime and your escape is certain. We have, in the absurd spirit of reformation, that now seems to prevail, so inverted the order of justice and nature, that murder is the only offence for which there is no punishment in Pennsylvania. I attended the trial of O'Hara, and am acquainted with all the evidence and circumstances of his case, and will venture to assert if he is an object deserving of the executive interference, if the course of justice and the law is to be arrested for him, no case can possibly happen or be supposed, in which the punishment assigned by law for murder should be inflicted and consequently the law itself is worthy of derision and contempt, and will soon meet with it from rogues as well as from honest men. Let the governor remember, that it is his duty to administer the laws justly, impartially, and firmly . That he should not suffer himself to be driven from that duty by clamor and importunity, however improper and indecorous, nor expose every citizen of the commonwealth to the unchecked outrages of a murderer to gratify enthusiastic and theoretical opinions in direct contempt and opposition to that law, and government he is sworn to support. He has too long held the station he now occupies to be unacquainted with the facility with which petitioners may be procured for the most shameful and improper requests. He well knows that if every convict is to be pardoned for whom petitioners, and respectable ones too, may be had, the penal code may as well be destroyed at once, and our criminal courts be closed forever. Some men have an unaccountable fondness for this kind of officious interference, and are gratified with having their names handed about as friendly to the unfortunate. The consequences of such lenity they never consider, and feel no kind of responsibility for them. In short, they consider it as a matter of course to sign every paper that is handed to them under the name of a petition. All the mischief that may result from the compliance with the petition, falls on the governor; all the credit is assumed to themselves. It is time the exercise of this pardoning power was a little enquired into; and I doubt not the result would be, a conviction that it is improperly placed in a single man, without any restriction or modification; for it can scarcely be expected that any one man can resist the kind of arguments and influence that are generally used on these occasions. Where pecul laws are mild , they should be certain . BECARIA.
For the Gazette of the United States.
AS there are few political duties more important than those of elections, and as it is essential to the purity of our elections, that none but natives qualified agreeably to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, or aliens qualified according to the laws of the United States, and the constitution and laws of Pennsylvania, should exercise the rights of an election at our election, it may not be deemed improper, at a time when our Legislature are about to pass a law on the subject, to bring into public view the different modes of naturalization, and the other qualifications necessary to entitle a person to vote. It may at least serve to aid an investigation of the subject; for which purpose it will be necessary to divide the inhabitants of this state into three classes—to wit: 1st. Natives. 2d. Emigrants, citizens of some other of the United States or North Western Territory—and 3d. Emigrants from Foreign States. It may be proper here to premise as a general rule equally applicable to all, that there are five things essential to entitle any person to vote—an elector must be—1st. a freeman—2d. of the age of 21 years or upwards—3d. a citizen—4th. he must have resided in the state 2 years next before the election—and 5th, he must within that time have paid a state or county tax, assessed at least 6 months before the election—from this view of the subject it appears to stand as follows: I. A native to be entitled to vote, must be a freeman of the age of 21 years or upwards—have resided 2 years next preceding the election within the state, and paid a state or county tax assessed, at least, 6 months before his exercising the rights of an elector. See Con. Penn. Art. 3. Sec. 1. II. Emigrants, citizens of any other of the United States, or North Western Territory, must be freemen of the age of 21 years or upwards—have resided 2 years next before the election within the state, and have paid a state or county tax, assessed, at least, 6 months before the election—and III. Emigrants from foreign states must be freemen of the age of 21 years or upwards—have resided within the state 2 years next before the election—and paid a state or county tax assessed, at least 6 months before the election—And still they are not entitled to vote unless they have been naturalized according to one of the following regulations: 1st. They must have been naturalized agreeably to the constitution and laws of Pennsylvania, existing between the 28th Sept. 1776 and 26th March 1790—Which provisions required 1 years residence within the state, and an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the same—See 42d sec. of the then frame of government—or 2d. They must be naturalized agreeably to an act of Congress of the 26th March 1790, which declares—That any alien being a free white person who shall have resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States for the term of 2 years, may be admitted to become a citizen thereof on application to any common law court of record, in any one of the states wherein he shall have resided for the term of one year at least, and making proof to the satisfaction of such court that he is a person of good character, and taking the oath or affirmation presented by law to support the constitution of the United States—or 3d. They must be naturalized according to an act of Congress of the 25th January 1795—Which declares that any alien being a free white person, may be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, or any of them, on the following conditions and not otherwise: First—He shall have declared on oath or affirmation, before the supreme, superior, district or circuit court of some one of the states, or of the territories north-west or south of the river Ohio, or a circuit or district court of the United States, three years, at least, before his admission, that it was, bona fide, his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly, by name, the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whereof he was at the time, a citizen or subject. Secondly—He shall, at the time of his application to be admitted, declare on oath or affirmation, before some one of the courts aforesaid, that he has resided within the United States, 5 years at least, and within the state or territory, where such court is at the time held, one year at least; that he will support the constitution of the United States; and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly by name, the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whereof he was before a citizen or subject. Thirdly—The court admitting such alien shall be satisfied that he is entitled to the benefit of this act. Fourthly—In case the alien, applying to be admitted to citizenship, shall have borne any hereditary title, or been of any of the orders of nobility, in the kingdom or state from which he came, he shall, in addition to the above requisites, make an express renunciation of his title or order of nobility, in the Court to which his application shall be made; all of which proceedings shall be recorded in the said Court. This law also declares "that aliens residing within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States, at the time of its passing, may be admitted to become citizens, on their declaring on oath or affirmation, in some one of the Courts aforesaid, that they have resided two years at least, within and under the jurisdiction of the same, and one year, at least, within the state or territory where such Court is at the time held; that they will support the Constitution of the United States, and that they doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, whereof they were before citizens or subjects—That they also renounce any title of nobility which they may have held—all of which proceedings shall be recorded in the said Court. It is also provided in each of these laws, That the children of persons duly naturalized, dwelling within the United States, being under the age of 21 years, at the time of such naturalization, shall also be considered as citizens of the United States—and that the children of citizens of the United States, that may be born out of the limits of the United States, shall be considered as natural born citizens—provided that the right of citizenship shall not descend to persons whose fathers have not been resident within the United States: And provided also, that no person heretofore proscribed by any state, shall be admitted a citizen as aforesaid, except by an act of the Legislature in which such person was proscribed." It will be observed, that the operation of the law of Congress of the 26th March, 1790, is repealed by the law of 25th January, 1795, except as it relates to aliens then resident within the United States. From this statement of the subject, it appears, that if an emigrant from any foreign state hath been naturalized agreeably to any one of the foregoing rules, he stands upon the same footing as a native, and is entitled to vote, on having resided two years within the
CONGRESS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26.
Mr. Livingston, agreeably to notice, moved that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill in addition to the act for the relief and protection of American seamen—agreed. Mr. Griswold asked and obtained leave of absence, for his colleague, Mr. Edmond, for 20 days. Mr. Kittera obtained leave also for his colleague, Mr. Gallatin for 6 days. Mr. Sitgreaves obtained leave of absence for 10 days. Mr. Dwight Foster, from the committee of claims to whom was referred the bill from the Senate for the relief of Wm. Imlay, made a report recommending the bill to be passed, which was twice read and committed for Thursday. Mr. Harper called for the order of the day on the bill prescribing the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections, which motion being acceded to, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole accordingly, Mr. Kittera in the chair, and after discussing the subject for some time, the committee rose and had leave to sit again. Mr. Sewall from the committee to whom was referred that part of the President's speech which related to the protection of commerce and the defence of our country, made a report in part. The committee stated it as their opinion that legislative provision ought to be made in order to distinguish between cases in which it was lawful for merchants to arm, and in which it would be unlawful. They therefore report a bill, in which it is made the duty of masters or owners of vessels to report their intention of arming their vessels, and his duty to inspect them to see that they are not improperly armed, and to require bonds for those arms being properly used. The bill was on motion read a second time, and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole. On the speaker's making the usual enquiry, "for what day shall it be made the order?" Mr. Sewall answered Monday next. Mr. Nicholas the first Monday in February.
According to the rules of the house, the question was taken on the most distant day, and carried 40 to 37. Mr. Shepard rose, soon after the question was decided, and said he had been mistaken in his vote; that he understood the day of order to have been the first Monday in January. He moved, therefore, for a re-consideration of the question. The motion was seconded (which is necessary) by a member, who voted in the affirmative of the question. In consequence of this motion a very warm debate, of considerable length took place, which is deferred till to-morrow. It was supported by Messrs. Pinckney, Oris, Rutledge, Brookes, Isaac Parker, Hartley, Sewall, Dana, Thatcher, J. Williams and Allen. It was opposed by Messrs. Harper, McDowell, Nicholas, Baldwin, N. Smith, S. Smith. At length, the question for re-consideration was taken, and negatived 44 to 38. Adjourned.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
December 22. William Sterrett from Milbank county appeared, was qualified and took his seat. Several petitions were presented and read. The committee on the petition of Frederick Leiber, praying leave to erect a dam across Bald Eagle creek, asked and obtained leave to report a bill conformably to the petition. The committee appointed to enquire into and make a statement of facts relative to David Atkinson, a member from Washington county, made report. The bill to make compensation to certain members of the late Legislature, was read a second time and agreed to. The House, agreeably to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill declaring certain roads within this Commonwealth, to be state roads , when, after some time spent, the Committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again, which was granted for Wednesday next. Adjourned.
December 23. A petition from a number of the citizens of Germantown and its vicinity, praying the Governor may be authorized to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the city to the twelve mile stone, on the Berks road or to Reading, was presented, read and referred to Messrs. Leib, W. M'Clay, Gartner, Bellew and Sterrett. The Committee on unfinishing business made further report in part. The Committee on the petition of some of the citizens of Milbank county, praying the appointment of a Trustee for the county, made a report in favour of the petitioners. The bill to consolidate the members of the late Legislature who were prevented from receiving their dues by the abrupt rising of the Legislature, was read a third time and passed. A petition from Francis Johnston, Receiver General of the land office, stating that he had been obliged to disburse his own monies for the employment of clerks, as the allowance made by the state was insufficient, and praying that such monies may be refunded to him, and that an additional allowance may be made for the employment of a sufficient number of clerks to transact the public business, was presented, read and referred. The report of the committee on the petition of a committee of the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, was called up for a second reading, and the House agreed that they should have leave to bring in a bill agreeably to the prayer of their petition. The House adjourned till Wednesday.
Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum Parchment and Paper.
A few copies of the above act may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 19, Chestnut Street. July 19.

This day is Published, At the Office of the American, No. 112, Market Street, Price one dollar and a half. A view of the conduct of the EXECUTIVE in the FOREIGN AFFAIRS of the United States, connected with the Mission to the French Republic during the years, 1791, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100. By JAMES MONROE, Late Minister Plenipotentiary to the said Republic. Illustrated by his INSTRUCTIONS and CORRESPONDENCE and other authentic documents. A very liberal allowance to those who buy to sell again. December 23. *61.
WANTED, A LARGE PARCEL OF Scantling and other Lumber, Suitable for House Building; Also a quantity of Stone & Bricks, I am ready to enter into contracts for the above articles—a reasonable time may be allowed for preparing them; and cash shall be paid either in advance, or upon their delivery, as may be agreed on—Apply to the Subscriber, House-Carpenter, Lombard-street, No. 2. John Cream. December 19.
New-Theatre, December 11, 1797. THE MANAGERS particularly request the concurrence of the public in the abolition of a custom, which has hitherto obtained, of giving a way or disposing of RETURN CHECKS at the Theatre. They are aware that gentlemen are unconsciously any wrong done to the interest of the institution by this practice, from a general, though mistaken idea that Checks are the representatives of a right to so many seats in the Theatre, during an Evening's Entertainment, and transferable at will; when in fact, they were never intended as more than tokens by which the Door-keepers are enabled to ascertain with the least trouble to the parties, that they themselves have been before in the Theatre, or paid for their admission. Independent of the injury the Managers sustain, such a practice encourages a crowd of idle boys and other disorderly persons to surround the doors of the Theatre, to the corruption of their morals and the great annoyance of the Audience. It has also been the source of two evils of no inconsiderable magnitude; one is, that sometimes very improper company is by these means admitted; and the other, that owing to Checks passing into dishonest hands, they have been frequently counterfeited to a large amount for the purposes of fraud. The statement will, it is respectfully hoped, induce the Public to discourage such a traffic; and the exertions of the Managers will, if thus assisted, easily prove adequate to its entire abolition. WIGNELL & REINAGLE. December 13. iw
FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 2d proof, just landed. 250 bales of Bourbon cotton of a superior quality 9 do. do. do. do. A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourbon indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica spirits Old London particular Madeira wine In pipes & do. in market do. qr. casks. New England rum in hogheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cases Spermaceti candles and stearin'd oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halifax Salmon in barrels and half barrels Do. Herring in do. do. Bell Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall fare New-England long linen A few tons of Russia cordage Russia feather beds Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long whale-bone No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston sail duck A few chests first quality Hyson tea Carolina rice in whole and half tiers and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. November 8. dw.
NOTICE. ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the Subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lot certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States—He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Andray, of London, by the ship Bacchus, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination. Three certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 18, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Tottenham-Highcross, Great Britain. ZACCHEUS COLLINS. Philadelphia, November 8. 2aw6w
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front Streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches, Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Pumice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, stand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. *Apprentices Wanted. November 3. f&utuf
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 first day 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 hereby notified to assemble in general Meeting at the same place on Tuesday the second day of January next at five o'clock in the Evening. By order of the Board of Directors, 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 succeeding year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. Philadelphia, Nov. 18. 1797. ftE
Wanted, to Hire, A large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. outf
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whiteside & Co. No. 138, Market-Street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality, November 20.
English Grammar, The second edition, with improvements, DATED to the different classes of learners; with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY. "This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have seen." Monthly Review, July 1796. "This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is distinct and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c." See the character at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796.
English Exercises, Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. "We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue." Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CROOKSHANKS book store, No. 87, Market Street. December 1. 3zaww
This Day Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 3-3/4s of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1766," In which the CHARGE of SPECULATION against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the facts means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
For Sale, by the Package, For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacobinet Muslins plain } Stripes, and Checks } Afforted in do. do. Tamboured } packages. do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do. Jacobinet chintz muslin for home and the West India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz shawls. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few Scotch cambricks and an assortment of muslin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN's Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. 2awtf.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the Subscriber, No. 11. Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, at his Store, No. 75, South Water-street, A general assortment of China Ware Black and coloured Satins Do. do. Lutestring Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. Sewing Silks Imperial and Hyson Teas Long and short Mackeems Quick-Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Afforted Glass Ware, in cases White and brown Havana Sugars, in boxes Molasses, in hogheads St. Croix Rum and sugar, in do. London particular Madeira Wine Sherry and Malaga Wines, in quarter casks Red, yellow and pale Barks, in chests Logwood, &c. &c. Nov. 7. 1u&1aw JOSEPH SIMS.
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 112 Walnut-Street. INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1250 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. COIN. Nov. 15.
A farm for sale, IN Perth Amboy in the State of New-Jersey, of four hundred acres, including a proper proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and salt marsh. There is on the premises, a good apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees, it is well watered with springs and brooks, it is bounded on two sides with navigable waters and has a good mill site, its situation is healthy and pleasant, commanding a view of the navigation of Perth Amboy and its environs, and convenient to the finest fish and oysters in their proper season, it abounds with natural manure from which, with the advantages of the salt marsh by applying the hay therefrom to the keeping of stock, may at a small expense, be enriched to a great degree and rendered one of the first grazing farms in the state, it is well calculated for a farmer, or a gentleman's seat, having several eligible sites for building. This farm will be sold together or divided, as may suit a purchaser, at private sale, or if not sold, will be set up at public auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of December next, at the house of Robert Rattone, inn-keeper in Perth Amboy, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises by application to John or Matthias Halsted at Perth Amboy, from whom or from the Hon. Jonathan Dayton, Esq. Speaker of the house of representatives of the United States now in Philadelphia, from Matthias Williamson, jun. Esq. or Mr. Samuel Smith at Elizabeth-Town further information may be obtained, and who are possessed of maps of the farm. Perth Amboy, Nov. 16, 1797. 25-eod18D
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Brick and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated, with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the mean time for going into blast immediately thereafter, for every pair will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1. 2awtf.
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may desire. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-street. December 2. 3awtf.
Real Estate for Sale, A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, containing 1103 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow—of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place. Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to WM. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester. November 21. 3t end
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. Situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivaled. December 1. dtf
All Persons who are indebted to the estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, sen. of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, will please to present them, properly attested, to the subscribers. William Heysham, Robert Heysham, Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors. November 6. 2aw4w
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Veley, junr's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Bloyer's Producers Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Dunford and Ball's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
Musical Instrument Manufactory, 167, Arch-street. TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. H O R P E R, NY. INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired side board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, sonopphant and French harp stop, which for sensibility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he flatters himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for Cash. Instruments repaired, N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. November 13. 2aw4w.
Samuel & Miers Fisher, ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon } In pipes, hds. and quarter casks. Teneriffe } Sherry, and } Port-Wines, Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. 3zaw3w.
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very beautiful encouragement he has experienced for ten years past, takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-Streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. His first Practicing Ball will be to-morrow evening, Saturday, the 9th inst. Dec. 8. 2awtf.
Imported in the brig Eliza, Capt. HASTIE, from Bourdeaux; Claret in Casks of a very superior quality, white Sauterne Wine in Casks, Olive Oil in basks of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, jun. 71, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few gr. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5. daw
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10 bales Coffia 40 do. Bafia 11 do. Mamoudy 17 do. Chintz 7 do. Tookery 2 do. Gorah 23 do. Maragungees 3 do. Check Stripes 1 do. Guzzie 1 box Diapers 7 do. Umbrellas 25 pipes finest particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1795. MORDECAI LEWIS. December 5. 3aw4w
THOMAS RANDALL, PRESENTS his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States. He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to be confided to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 3tawtf.
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 50,000 1 ditto 25,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 25,000 & cash 25,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 prize cash of 10,000 1 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 20 do. 100 2,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 15,000 do. 10 15,000 16,739 Prizes. 32,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 20 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centrepiece out corner buildings as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; or James Webb & Co. Baltimore; or Peter Gilman, Boston; or John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Counter's Ferry. mny
Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. *61.
Wanted to Charter, A British vessel, Burthen 400 tons, to two thousand five hundred miles burthen. Apply to Peter Bligh, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Choice Red Port Wine in pipes and old London Particular Madeira, for sale at a moderate price, in pipes. December 20.
For Charleston, THE SHIP VENUS, Lying at the wharf of Messrs. P. & Co. SHE will take freight on very low terms, and sail the day after opening. Apply to the master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 18.
For Savannah, in Georgia, The Ship ARAB, Thomas Donohue, Master, Ready to sail—Can accommodate a few passengers. For Surinam and Curracoa, THE BRIG GEORGE WASHINGTON, JOHN DEVEREUX Master. For Freight, or Passage, apply to STEPHEN KINGSTON, No. 46 Walnut, or 33 Dock-Street, Who has a few Boxes of Bloom and Mucatel Rafins, and Gin in Pipes. December 18. *2t
For Savannah, (To sail on or before Sunday, the 24th inst. unless prevented by the ice) The fast sailing Ship Swift-Packet, Patrick Gribben, Master, An excellent accommodation for passengers. For Freight or Passage, apply to N. & J. Frazier, no. 95, South Front Street. Who have for Sale, received by the said ship, New RICE, in whole and half tiers. December 16. dnv
For Amsterdam, The Ship FARMER, JOHN M'COTOM, Master, WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE. Who is Landing, out of the said ship, from Bourdeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Portwine, Sauterne, } Wines in cases Lunille, Prunes in boxes November 24. 5
For LONDON DERRY, THE BRIGANTINE S U K E T, WILLIAM WOTTEN, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landlord of the wharf. Who wants to Charter. A Vessel of about three hundred tons. Nov. 18. 5
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-Street. Who have for Sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7. dtf.
For Liverpool, The copper-bottomed Ship Hamburg Packet, Captain SILAS SWAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3d of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. November 22. 5
For Savannah, in Georgia, THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHRISTOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. November 13. 5
RUNDLE & LEECH, Have just received, and have for sale, at No. 9, Walnut-Street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT. Do. best Leeds COALS. Queens' WARE in cases, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality. DO. CLARET in cases, do. They have also For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP PEGGY, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be fitted to sea with little expense or delay. LIVERPOOL.
WANTS A PLACE, An coachman, a black Man, who can give the best recommendations. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 12. 2t.