Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-22 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 a person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance. * * No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffee, Mamoodies, Taffeties, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patua and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND SOLD By R. AITKEN, No. 22 Market Street, AND By W. YOUNG, corner of Chestnut and Second Streets.
Therometrical Navigation, Being a Series of Experiments and Observations, tending to prove that the observations relative heat of the sea water, from time to time, The passage of a ship thro' the Gulf Stream, and from deep water into shallow, May be discovered in time to avoid danger; although (owing to temperature) it may be impossible to leave the lead, or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, V. 1. II. and III. WITH ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. "God helps them that help themselves." Per Richard. January 2.
The Lay Preacher of Pennsylvania. TO BE LET, A large WHARF and STONE STORE, In the District of Southwark.
THE same where the Frigate now lays The Wharf has been occupied as a Lumber Yard for several years, and is very suitable for that business, being about one hundred feet front on the river. Possession will be given on the 1st of May next. Also, a Three Story Brick House adjoining the said Wharf, possession of which may be had immediately. Enquire of JOSHUA HUMPHREYS. January 10.
NEW LINE OF STAGES To New York, By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Rutherford, Newtown, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE SWIFTSURE starts from the Green Tree, No. 50 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning, and arrives at New York early the next evening. From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening. Fares for passengers 5 dollars, way passengers 6 cents per mile. Each passenger allowed 18lb of baggage. One hundred and fifty weight of baggage to pay the same as a passenger. All baggage to be at the risk of the owner, unless insured and receipted for by the clerks of the different offices. Rate of insurance one per cent. * * Apply to JOHN M'CALLA, No. 50 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and to WILLIAM VANDERVOORT, No. 48 Courtland Street, N. E. corner of Greenwich Street, New York. January 3.
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be required at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next.
For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 33, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2.
NOTICE. ALL persons having Demands against the Estate of SAMUEL EMLEN late of this city, deceased, are desired to produce them for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to SAMUEL EMLEN, THOMAS MORRIS, } Executors. Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1800.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KEIRAN FITZPATRICK, mariner, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement to P. FERRALL, THOMAS MEUEN, } Executors. January 13, 1800.
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 WICKES, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, } Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 } For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2963 } in favour of Samuel Ethridge. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. ALSO, For Sale or to Let, A NEW FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799.
TO BE EXCHANGED For a PLANTATION in New Jersey, A VERY VALUABLE Grist Mill and Plantation,
SITUATE in Salem county, Upper Alloway's creek township, about six miles from the town of Salem, and about one mile and a half from a landing on Alloway's creek, where shallow constantly ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (over-shot) two pair of stones, one of which are burnt. The bolting and hoisting gear go by water, and attached to the Mill is a large Kilu for drying corn, built upon the most approved plan; the whole mill work and bolting cloths, &c. have lately been either made new or completely repaired. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty acres of land. The buildings exclusive of the mill house and kiln, are a large dwelling house, a barn, stables, corncrib, &c. &c. For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTAR, No. 119 Market Street. December 21.
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER, Who can work well at the Vat, Will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27.
GENTLEMAN ACCOMMODATIONS, For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 10.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Creelbrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a downy look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankene; (some money). It is expected he has kept his course for Philadelphia or New York. * * The above reward will be paid for securing him in any gaol in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (O18)
MADEIRA WINE, Of an excellent Quality and good Age, TO BE SOLD, By the pipe, quarter cask or less quantity. No. 107 South Second Street. December 21.
ENGRAVING, BY TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, viz. PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Type and Wood cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth west corner of Fourth and Spruce Streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10.
BUILDING LOTS, TO BE LET ON GROUND RENT. SEVEN LOTS, Upon Seventh Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. These lots are in a neighborhood where large improvements are carrying on, and property consequently much increasing in value. There is also a large quantity of building materials likely to be ready for sale near the spot in a short time, which circumstances render these Lots an object well worth attention. Also to let Three other Lots, upon Seventh Street, between Market and Arch Streets, and near the mouth of the United States. For further particulars please to apply to the Subscribers at their Office, No. 124, South Fourth, near Spruce Street. BONSALL & SHOEMAKER. January 10.
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE LANDS Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of Saturday the twenty-second of March next. In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres. 7000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, and head of St. Simon's Sound, near the town of Brunswick. 282,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 41,000 Near the above described tracts. 25,000 Near the above described tracts. 286,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Altamaha. 147,000 Acres on the same waters. 50,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Altamaha rivers and Buffalo creek. 60,000 Near the above described tracts. In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented. 44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggan Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. 40,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4588 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Calf Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned. * * For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unquestionable security. Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the patents and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited. THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Philadelphia, Jan. 7.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish 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 pantaloons printed fancy cord, a twill-down striped under jacket, a rumus hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one mulin handkerchief, fringed, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if 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.
Three Cents Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant Girl, named Elizabeth Howockel, had on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6.
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95 N. Water Street, HAVE ON HAND, [January the 1st, 1800.] The following GOODS, entitled to Drawback, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credits. 150 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hempen Linens and Osnabrige, 50 boxes Patterbornes or white Rolls, 25 ditto Bilsfield Linen, 11 ditto Creas and Creas a la Morlaix, 2 ditto Britannias, Brown Rolls, Dittos Heffans, Polito Rolls, Bed Ticks, Sea Bags, Arabias, Empty Bags, Oil Cloths, Shoes and Slippers, Seal and Upper Leather, Quills and Sealing Wax, A package Gold and Silver Watches, 8 casks Hoes, 20 casks Nails, assorted, from 3 to 20, 16 casks Ironmongery, assorted, 13 pipes old Port Wine, 25 boxes Tumblers, assorted, 200 boxes best Hamburg Window Glass, 8 by 10, &c. &c. 1 chest assorted Looking Glasses, Several large elegant Dittos, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, A few tons Roll Brimstone, 20 kegs Yellow Ochre, A few barrels Naval Stores, 1500 empty Demijohns, 6 hogheads Coffee Mills, 10 hds. Hogs Bristles, first and second quality, 40 tons Russian Hemp, Holland Suet, 2 hds. Dutch Glue, Toys, Lentils, Slates and Pencils, Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Pickling Pots, &c. &c. January 4.
Drawing School. MR. BECK having been facilitated by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State House yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9. Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9. Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1. From home, two hours, 3. PERSPECTIVE, The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more ample and short method than hitherto practiced. WANTED, A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27.
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30.
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke Street, or Arillary Lane, in the Northern Liberties. HAVING two rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch Street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, fourth Second Street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit: "TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS, Elegantly engraved on Copper plate, viz. 1. Debt on Bond 6. Quantum Meruit 2. — by Affixing 7. — Valebant 3. — on single bill 8. On Promissory note 4. — on penal bill 9. Same by Indorsee 5. Indebitatus Assumpsit 10. Treble's and Ejectment. For the use of the Professors of the Law, DRAWN BY COLLINSON READ." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the Dist. Ct. of Pennsylvania. The above declarations combining the semblance of fine writing with utility, and fitted and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Characters in the State, are now published, and for sale at GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319, HIGH-STREET. Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14.
THE BEST LIKENESS OF THE Celebrated WASHINGTON, Which has ever been published, IS now offered for sale at Dickins's Book-Store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AT Dickins's Stationary & Book-Store, North Second Street, opposite Christ Church, A SUPERB EDITION OF WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life, Super Royal, 8vo. (Price Two Dollars) Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first artists.
NO exertion or expense have been spared to render this publication complete, and also all the materials and workmanship are purely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States. DICKIN'S Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market Street, to the house lately occupied by W. Cobbett, in Second Street, opposite Christ Church; where country store keepers and others may be constantly supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and stationery line, on the most reasonable terms.
H. Maxwell's Printing Office IS REMOVED To a house adjoining the back part of Dickins's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14.
Just Published, and for Sale By JOHN MORGAN, No. 3 Front St. AND BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68 High St. THE UNITED STATES COURT CALENDAR, AND GENTLEMAN'S Complete Pocket Companion, For the Year of our Lord 1800. CONTAINING Every thing useful in other works of the kind, Besides a great variety of articles (Combining utility with entertainment), Not to be found in any publication whatsoever among those are.
Complete and authentic lists of the ARMY and NAVY, (Carefully revised at the respective Offices!) ALSO, correct statements of the NATIONAL DEBT, and of the ANNUAL RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES of the United States. N. B. The CALENDAR, notwithstanding the vast variety of its contents, is very small in bulk. It is bound in red morocco, in the neatest manner, and may be carried very conveniently in the waistcoat pocket. December 31.
BOONETON IRON WORKS. TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grist mill with two Run of stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and now in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out-houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and Stone mill house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 3500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate collection will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing stock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at New-York, or Peter Mackie in New-York, or David Ford in Morris town, or Messrs. Jacob and Richard Fackin on the premises. January 11.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER, at 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 off—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.

Foreign Intelligence.
TURIN, October 22.
The armies of gen. Melas and Kray have again surrounded Coni on all sides, and their joint forces, with the expected reinforcements, are estimated at 60,000 men and upwards.
CHUR, October 23.
Within these few days, the Imperialists in the Grison country have received reinforcements. All the bridges across the Rhine, excepting that of Feldkirch, near Reichenau, are taken down. On the eastern frontiers of Switzerland the French assemble in considerable numbers, and threaten to invade that country. Near Urseren they have 1300 men; and at Ragaz they entered to raise entrenchments, which the Austrian cannon try to prevent. The chasseur of Montalun have entered the Bregenz, and Tyrolese riflemen are expected in the Engadin.
LEGHORN, October 28.
In the course of last night a corps of Russians of 3300 men, embarked and sailed on a secret expedition, which is said to be intended to co-operate against Genoa from the sea, whilst gen. Klenau attacked that city in front; his corps is reinforced by Austrian troops, who have passed thro' our city from Italy. The baggage of the Russian corps is transporting by land from hence to Pisa, &c.
ROVEREDO, October 29.
A few days ago a column of 12,000 French troops penetrated near Novi, and the Imperial gen. Karaczai, after a most obstinate defence, was obliged to retreat before such superior force.
The enemy extended their forces towards Coni, to relieve that city, but such numbers of Imperialists have assembled in haste, that the French will certainly withdraw from thence.
SUABIA, October 31.
Schaffhausen has still an Austrian garrison. A telegraph has been erected, corresponding between that place and Donaueschingen to convey immediate information to the archduke of whatever occurs. The country people on the opposite banks are employed by the French in demolishing the bridge head near Schaffhausen. No farther accounts have yet been received concerning the heavy cannonade which was heard on the 25th near Constance.
KEMPTEN, October 31.
The famous Luciensteig, which is considered as the key to the Grison country, has been blown up, in consequence, as it is said, of a convention between the Imperialists and the French, to prevent either party from holding a strong position in that quarter. That fort was by no means advantageous for the Imperialists, it being a place of defence downwards against Feldkirch, and of course directed against the Austrians. When they are in possession of the Grison country, these entrenchments can be of no service to them; should that country fall into the hands of the enemy, that position, as has been proved by experience, must become extremely dangerous.
AUGSBURG, November 1.
This day the Russian General de Stackelberg and suite arrived here with several officers of Prince of Conde's army, and more are expected to morrow. Field marshal Suwarow is expected at Memmingen to-day.
VIENNA, November 2.
The Imperial Russian army, which has now been joined by the corps under general Kutusoff, has taken a position between Lindau and Hohenems.
According to accounts from the general of cavalry, Melas, dated Montevideo, Oct. 20, the enemy, on the preceding day repeated the attack upon our advanced posts and particularly the village of Bezinetto. A general attack was expected, and the whole army was ready to repel it; but as it afterwards appeared that it was only the division of Victor which had advanced, whose object was merely to repulse our chain of advanced posts, the general of cavalry, Melas, resolved to drive off that division. He gave orders for the necessary troops to advance, under the command of field marshal lieut. Ott, and gen. count Nobili; Gen. Gottenheim, who was posted near Villa Nuova was likewise ordered to co-operate.
The attack was made by all the columns at the same time, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and though the enemy made at first considerable resistance, they were soon forced to retreat, being threatened by our cavalry in flank and rear. At four o'clock the village of Bezinetto was again in our hands, and the enemy were driven to their positions in the mountains, with such effect, that they even quitted the village of Po-verano, near that position. Their loss in killed and wounded was considerable; three officers, nearly 100 privates, and a piece of ordnance fell into our hands. We had but few killed, and about 60 wounded.
FROM THE LECH, Nov. 2.
On the 30th ult in the evening, an officer of the Russian staff, from Lindau arrived at Augsburg, with a letter from field marshal Suwarow to the magistrates informing
them that he had altered his resolution of quartering the Russian army along the Danube; that they should go into cantonments between the rivers Iller and Lech, and his head quarters were not to be at Riedlingen; but at Augsburg. Russian baggage, and a considerable number of officers arrived yesterday at the latter place, where Suwarow, the Grand Duke Constantine, the whole of the general staff, and every thing else belonging to the head quarters with a garrison of some hundred Cossacks, will arrive at Augsburg at the same time. The prince of Conde has requested that city to admit at least sixty officers of his corps. Seven other envoys it is said are expected there. The meeting of the states of the circle of Suabia, which was convened at Augsburg, may now be shifted to Esslingen, or some other place.
ERLANG, Nov. 2.
Nothing official has yet appeared concerning the negotiations for an armistice, which have been carried on since the 22nd of Oct. between field marshal Suwarow and the Austrian commanders, and the French gen. in chief, Massena. However several private letters from Suabia, of the 26th and 27th ult. state this to be certain, and the alterations which have been made on both sides with respect to winter quarters, may be considered as a positive proof of an armistice being nearly agreed upon. These private letters state the principal contents of that convention to be:
 1. This convention is concluded for an unlimited time.  2. A line of demarcation is agreed upon between the two armies, on the frontiers of Switzerland and Germany.  3. In consequence of this line of demarcation the Russians under Suwarow withdraw to the Danube, and the Austrians to certain points not yet known.  4. The French evacuate the whole of the Swiss territory.  5. Switzerland is to be considered by both powers as a neutral State, &c.  The above mentioned letters also give the pleasing intelligence that the most active preparations have been made in different quarters for opening a new congress for peace.
FRANKFORT, November 6.
The last accounts from Switzerland state that a number of French troops are marched from thence for Alsace, and that Switzerland will be entirely evacuated in consequence of a convention between the hostile generals. The letters from Ulm on this subject are contradictory time speaking of it as certain, and others denying it.
Intelligence has been received here to day, that the French have entered Karlsruhe. It is also said that they have imposed a contribution of 30,000 florins on the Duchy of Wirtemberg.
LOWER ELBE, Nov. 11.
The Vienna Court Gazette of the 2d inst. only contains under the head of War Occurrences, the further details from Melas, of the 19th and 20th October, in which the French were driven to their mountainous position, as stated in a former Gazette. It only adds, that the loss of the French in killed and wounded, was considerable, and that 3 privates, with a piece of ordnance, fell into the hands of the Austrians, who had but few men killed, and not more than 62 wounded. The French appear to be too weak in that quarter, and on the side of Piedmont, to venture a general attack; but they endeavour by frequent marching and counter marching, and by harassing the advanced posts, to embarrass the Austrians, and keep their whole corps always on its guard, against a general attack.
Direct advices from Italy report an affair to have happened near Chiavari, whither the French were drawn by the retreat of the Austrians, who surprised them immediately afterwards, and drove them back with loss. Coni is surrounded by an army of 50,000 men, nearly covering 12 German miles. Gen. Bellegarde with an army of 12,000 men, guards the environs of Novi, and observes all the motions of the French.
The official reports from the Archduke only come down to the 25th October. They mention that the communication with Philippsburg had been restored on the 22d October. However our direct advices from Karlsruhe, of the 28th, state, that Philippsburg is entirely closed again, and is undergoing a siege in form. The head-quarters of the French army of the Rhine were at Bruchsal on the 2d inst. An article from Frankfort, dated the 5th, states, that the French are already at Karlsruhe.
The Gazette of Erlangen contains the articles of an armistice, said to be negotiated between the belligerent generals, in a private letter from Donaueschingen, of the 26th ult. but there is no official account yet of their having been concluded.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Company of Captain MATTHEW HENRY, 10th Reg. U. S. Infantry, an enlisted soldier named MOSES WYNN, born in Pennsylvania, by trade a shoemaker, thirty years of age, five feet eight and an half inches high, black eyes, black hair, fair complexion, has lost one of his fore teeth which is very perceptible when he talks. It is known that he now lurks in this city.
Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge him in jail, or shall deliver him to the Sub-inspector at his quarters in Filbert between Ninth and Tenth street, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th Regiment Infantry. Jan. 7.
CINCINNATI.
At a meeting of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati, held at the State House, in Philadelphia, on the 21st of December, 1799, BRIGADIER GEN. MACPHERSON IN THE CHAIR.
The following Resolutions were moved by Major Jackson, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved , That, in veneration of the exalted virtues, patriotism, and public services of our late most excellent, beloved, and ever to be lamented President General, George Washington,—and as a tribute of the deepest sorrow, and most affectionate attachment to his endeared and illustrious memory, the Members of this Society will wear mourning, connected with the Badge of the Society, during six months.
Resolved , That a strip of black Ribband passing along the centre of the Ribband of the Order, be added on this occasion.
The following resolutions were moved by gen. Macpherson and unanimously adopted.
Resolved , That Major Jackson be requested to prepare and pronounce an Eulogium on the character of General Washington, embracing a summary review of his Civil and Military services; and that the same be delivered before this Society on Saturday the 22d day of February next, at one o'clock, P. M. at such place as the Standing Committee to whom the arrangements of the day are referred, shall determine.
Resolved , That the President of the United States and his family—the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Members of both Houses of Congress, the Heads of Departments, the Judiciary, and such other officers of the General and State Governments as may then be in Philadelphia, be respectfully invited to honor the Society with their presence on the occasion.
December 21. 2aw3w&ctf
BALL.
MR. FRANCIS RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars and the public in general, that his second Ball will be on Thursday the 23d instant, at his Academy South Fourth Street.
Ladies tickets to be had on application to Mr. Francis. * It is requested that no application will be made for Tickets for Children. January 18. d4t
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Society of the Sons of St. George, established at Philadelphia, for the advice and assistance of Englishmen in distress, are requested to attend a quarterly meeting of the said Society, at the City Tavern, on Thursday the 23d day of January, at six o'clock in the evening.
GEORGE DAVIS, Secretary. * The annual election of officers, and several new members to be ballotted for. January 18. dts3j
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the publisher, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of said Certificates, do make the Payment in full therefor, either to Thomas M'Lean & Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next.
Samuel Blodget. December 17.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, or EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it,
A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Milton County and State of Pennsylvania, within six 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 inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. d4t
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED
FROM the Marine Barracks on the night of the 14th inst.—JOHN OSBORN, born in the town of Bedford, West Chester county and state of New-York, aged 22 years, 9 months, 5 feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (long headed) light hair, ruddy complexion, pock marked, by trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieutenant Neybolds in Stephen's Town, near Albany the 25th of June last. Had on and took with him a short round blue cloth coat with a red cape, a blue cloth coarse, a few white waistcoats, a long grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of boots, a chocolate coloured great coat trimmed with black hair plush, a fur hat half worn, and two silver watches, one a middle sized, the other small. He may impose himself on some family or gentleman as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity. Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and secures him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or any officer of the army of the United States, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges.
J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
TO BE DISPOSED OF, The Time of a strong healthy Negro Wench,
Who has seven years to serve. She is acquainted with all kinds of house work, and is a good plain Cook. Enquire of the Printer. January 7, 1800. d4t
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
Price 62 1/2 cents. AND TO BE HAD OF WILLIAM JONES, No. 30 N. Fourth, near Market Street. A Work upon a plan which never before appeared in the United States, being a SPECIES of Directory, but different from the usual sort,
THE NEW TRADE DIRECTORY FOR PHILADELPHIA, ANNO 1800:
OR, a Complete List of all the occupations and trades (SEPARATELY and ALPHABETICALLY arranged) practised in the City and Liberties with the names and residences of those who follow each of them respectively, also in alphabetical order: to which is added an alphabetical List of all the Streets, Lanes and Alleys in the city and liberties.
If a MERCHANT or SHIP OWNER wishes for any reason to be acquainted with all the Tobacconists, Grocers, Importers, Guagers, Measurers, Shipwrights, Shipcarpenters, Ship Joiners, Mast-makers, Boat builders, Block makers, Sail-makers, Riggers, Caulkers, Stevedores, Mariners, or any Tradesman , he needs only look to the Index for the TRADE, and he will be referred to the pages which contain all the names and residences of those who follow it.
If a HOUSE-KEEPER wants quickly to find a Baker, a Cake Baker, Steamress, White Washer, Washer, China Merchant, Coal-master or Mistress, Glazier, Paper Hanger, Painter, Cedar Cooper, Locksmith, Blacksmith, Bickler, Plasterer or Joiner . He can also turn to the Index and be referred to the TRADE in question. In like manner can the Ladies find out the residences and names of all the Mantua-makers, Bonnet makers, Stay makers, Dyer and Nurse, &c. or a STRANGER the most convenient Boarding House, Hair Dresser, Hatter, Taylor, Truck maker, &c. Nor is the utility of the work confined to these alone; for any Tradesman may trace at once the names and residences of the Masters and Journey-men in his own line.
In short it is more or less Useful to almost every Class of Citizens—And the Editor trusts that such an Expensive and laborious Undertaking will meet with suitable Encouragement. Jan. 3. (4D) d4t
TO THE Holders of Military Land Warrants.
ZACHARIAH BIGGS AND JOHN MATHEWS
OFFER their services to the holders of military land warrants, to make the location on the 27th of February next, agreeably to the advertisement of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, relative thereto. They will receive a less quantity of warrants than for four thousand acres, and arrange them with others, so as to complete that number (which makes a location or quarter township) and have them registered. They each surveyed a district of the military tract, and have since explored the interior parts of the townships and sections, and will be able to designate with precision, the preference in the choice of the several locations or quarter townships throughout the whole body of the military lands—One tenth part of the land will be demanded for making the location, &c. to be taken by lot in such manner that their proportion of a section or quarter township will be together. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at No. 9, south Fifth Street, two doors above the Secretary of State's office, where satisfactory general information relative to the army laws may be obtained.
JOHN MATHEWS. January 17. 3aw3w
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a Special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Friday the 31st day of January instant, at ten o'clock AM. for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esq. attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
 1. Cask, and  3. Hogheads Spirits,  distilled at a distillery within the city of Philadelphia, and removed from the same without being first branded or marked according to law—wherefore the same have been seized as forfeited. By order of court, D. CALDWELL, Clerk Dist. Court. January 18, 1800.
United States, Pennsylvania District. } II. BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, of the middle circuit, will be sold by public vendue at the city tavern, in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia on Monday the 29th day of March next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on the river or creek called Lackawaxen, in the county of Wayne, containing 2000 acres and upwards; on which are erected a messuage, stables and barn, with the appurtenances. The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows.
Mordecai Roberts, John Till, Stephen Medara, George Warton, Zachariah Ferris, Benjamin Hancock, George Till, Edward Welsted, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morton, Joseph Whitehead, George Streeton, Patrick Connolly, Friend Streeton, Thomas Griffith, John Oliphant, William Halbert.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hooper, deceased. JOHN HALL, Marshal. N. B. A reasonable credit will be given. Marshal's Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 4. eoti7M
* These two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE OWNERS
OF Unseated Lands in Wehmereiland county, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said lands for 1799, are paid into the hands of John Brannon, Esq. treasurer of said county, on or before the 20th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs.
JAMES M'GREW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, } Comm'rs. JEREMIAH MURRY, } January 18. d3m
DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
HENRY BENBRIDGE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock-street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 14. d1w3aw6w
MATTHEW M'CONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chesnut 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 every thing 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 revives. November 19. daw(D5) d4t
TO BE SOLD BY
JESSE & 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 5
ROSS AND SIMSON,
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 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS. April 11 6
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.
Southern Mails.
THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between the Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Post Towns on the main line, through North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The water Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued.
Post Office, Philadelphia, } December 30, 1799, } December 30. d4t
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA,
December 31, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank
of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 31st day of January next, at ten o'clock.
And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of nineteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 3d day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation
"Article 2d. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
THE UNDERSIGNED,
His Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia,
Hereby gives public Notice,
That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul, in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences.
RICHARD SODERSTROM.
Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
LOTS
In the City of Washington.
A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, on their situations various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered
FOR SALE.
For viewing the Plots, and for terms, apply to BONSAL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124 South Fourth Street. Phila. January 20. e982

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22.
Jusum et tenacem proposui virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instantis tyranni, Mente quait folida.
COMMUNICATION.
Another motive for governor M c Kean's proclamation was to facilitate the removal of officers, whose removal was previously determined; to make their removal seem a light thing and as of course, and look rather like a declining to appoint than a removal.
That the removal of many was previously determined is beyond a doubt; for to many (it is said twenty-two) of the prothonotaries and registrars, together with the proclamations, were sent notices from the secretary, that it was not consistent with the governor's appointments, longer to continue their appointments.
Of these officers, some have already been removed, and more, it said, will be as soon as it can be settled who shall be their successors.
There is in this a cruel hardship to the officers removed. They had, when they received their appointments, abandoned other means of subsistence and depended on the emoluments of their office for the support of their families.
I will not enter into the discussion of the tenure on which such officers are held; nor state that, at common law, they were considered as freeholds, to be forfeited only by misbehaviour.
Such arbitrary removals tend to defeat the purpose of public appointments: they tend to fill offices with worthless and useless officers; and to drive all men of worth and capacity from public stations.
Such arbitrary removals tend to destroy the principles of republican government, and retrain the freedom of election. It would be an act of mercy to such officers if the legislature would pass a law to disqualify them for voting at elections and not leave them in the cruel dilemma of violating their own conscience, by voting as to please the governor, or losing their office by voting so as to offend him.
I have heard it said that these removals are justified by the conduct of the government of the United States. But nothing can be shewn in the government of the United States like these removals.
[OFFICIAL.]
LIST of Vessels captured and re captured by the United States Ships of War on the Guadaloupe station, from the 29th of October to the 22d December.
By the frigate Adams--an American brig re-captured. English brig re-captured. French privateer schooner. By the Pickering brig--an American brig re-captured. A small French privateer. By the brig Eagle--an American brig with lumber, recaptured. English do. recaptured, worth £.10,000. By the ship Delaware--a French privateer brig. By the ship Connecticut--an American brig re-captured. By the ship Baltimore--a French brig with 120 hds. Sugar. By the Ganges during her late cruise, an account of which has not been printed. Off St. Bartholomews, the French letter of marque Schooner Rebateufe, from Guadaloupe with sugar and cotton. Off St. Croix, do. do. Schooner Eugene from Guadaloupe for St. Thomas, with do. N. E. of Antigua the French letter of marque Schooner L'Esperance, from Point Petre for Bourdeaux, with a very valuable cargo of sugar, coffee and cotton. At the taking of this last the Eagle was in company. T. TINGEY.
Extract of a letter from Charleston, dated December 21, 1799.
"Tens of thousands of barrels of Rice, and thousands of bags of cotton, besides Tobacco and Lumber, and cannot sell for want of shipping to carry it away. A number of good ships from our Eastern states, commanded by men of established skill and integrity would meet with immediate employment in freights and consignments. There is not money in the country to purchase the crop, and many Planters are disposed to ship their produce when they can find ships and men whom they may trust."
At a meeting of the Pennsylvania Society for promoting the abolition of slavery, &c. held at the Friend's Meeting House, 10 Fourth-Street, on the 16th inst. the following persons were elected officers for the present year:
President, James Pemberton, Vice Presidents, Robert Patterson, John Letchworth, Treasurer, John Evans, Secretaries, Timothy Paxton, James Minor, Counsellors, William Lewis, William Rawle, Miers Fisher, John Hallowell, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, Joseph Reed, John Reynell Coates, Thomas Hartley, George Fisher, Joseph Hemphill, Daniel Smith, Electing Committee, Abraham Liddon, Thomas Harrison, Joseph Moore, Joseph Budd, Isaac Pearson, Joseph Price, Benjamin Kite, John Letchworth, Isaac Parrish, Thomas Rogers, Samuel Bettle, Solomon White.
From the Lancaster Journal.
Legislature of Pennsylvania. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 14, 1800.
A long letter was received from Samuel Bryan, Register General, read and thrown UNDER the table. The following is an extract from the said letter:
"IT was with no small astonishment I heard that an assertion was made yesterday after noon, in the House of Representatives, that I had declared before the Commissioners appointed on the application of the States Treasurer, "that the statements in my pamphlet respecting him were untrue" --an assertion at once unfounded and ungenerous, void even of the slightest probability that the gentlemen who made it could themselves have believed it from misapprehension or misrepresentation of what I said before the committee."
"The candour and liberality manifested by me on the present occasion, ought to have assuaged the rancour of party spirit, at least to far as to have prevented gentlemen from asserting MALICIOUS FALSEHOODS on the floor of your honorable House, calculated to injure my character, and to wreak their vengeance on me for doing my duty against a party friend."
"Previously to my giving a statement of what I did declare before the above committee, for the accuracy of which I boldly appeal to the gentlemen who composed it, I will make two general remarks in order to shew the extreme improbability (I was going to say impossibility) of my having made the declaration so audaciously attributed to me."
"Sir, I see no consideration will protect a Public Officer, however meritorious, from the malignant rage of Party Spirit, even among a body who ought to be distinguished for their wisdom, public spirit, veracity and dignity of conduct!!!"
Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Mr. Weaver the Speaker, presented to the House a second letter from Samuel Bryan, Register General, which he said was intended as an apology for the expressions made use of in his letter of yesterday.
Mr. Fisher hoped that it would not be read. That it would be improper to receive at that time any communication from a man who had so grossly insulted the representatives of the people of Pennsylvania. The infamous contents of the letter of yesterday had induced him to prepare a resolution, which he was about to bring before the House.
Messrs. Boileau and Frailey were for the letter being read. That though they felt the insult offered to the House, yet they thought it the duty of the House to have it read. It was proper, and "decent," that it should be read, and the apology might be satisfactory!!!
After considerable debate, the question "shall the letter be read?" was taken, and the reading agreed to, 39 to 33.
The letter being read--the question "shall it lie on the table," was negatived.
Mr. Fisher then moved the following resolution:
"Whereas Samuel Bryan, Register General of this Commonwealth, in a letter directed to the hon. Speaker of this House, has directly charged some of its members with being actuated by party spirit--and asserting malicious falsehoods on the floor of this House, calculated to injure his character, and to wreak their vengeance on him for doing his duty against a party friend; And, whereas, the above language is in a high degree slanderous, insolent and derogatory to the general power, authority and rights of this House--manifesting contempt for the Speaker and members thereof--and is moreover a daring breach of the privileges of the said Speaker and members--Resolved, That the Speaker do issue his warrant, directed to the Sergeants at Arms, attending this House, commanding him to take into custody, wherever he be found, the body of the said Samuel Bryan, and him bring forthwith to the Bar, there to be subject to the further order and direction of the House."
Mr. Frailey hoped that the business would not be acted upon so precipitately. For his own part he had not sufficiently considered the subject. He moved that the motion be postponed till the day after tomorrow.
[After some debate which for want of room we shall consider as "EXTRANEOUS," Mr. Frailey withdrew his motion, and another was introduced by Mr. Boileau, to adjourn the subject till to-morrow--Thursday.]
Mr. Boileau said he had doubts as to the power of the House to bring a person to the Bar for an insult offered to the members--that the constitution had made no provision to that purpose, and that the legislature had never made any law empowering such a measure. The subject he said would probably produce much warmth in the House. That he did not know what the gentleman meant to do with Mr. Bryan when he had him at the bar. The subject certainly required time for consideration.
Mr. Frazier was surprised that member would want time on a subject of this nature. It required no consideration. The House has acknowledged the insult to be great. If the gentlemen allowed that any respect ought to be paid to themselves or to the people of Pennsylvania, they were bound to require satisfaction in the present case. There was but one way of proceeding. It was founded on precedents established by legislative bodies of every country. He quoted the conduct of the Federal Legislature of the United States in the case of Randal, and the case of William Orr, before the assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, in the year 1758. In the latter instance the insult was not offered to the legislature which referred it. The libel was directed against a former
house. Yet not only the author of the libel, but the person concerned in its publication, was punished. The precedent therefore ought to have the greater force. No doubt could remain on the minds of any man but that the letter of Bryan was a false, infamous libel. Had the insult been personal to any of the members the case would be different. The member would know in what manner to proceed; but it was an insult to the people of Pennsylvania. If the house were to be insulted in this manner how was it possible they could go through the business of legislation?
On the present occasion, Mr. Frazier said, no member ought to hesitate. A warmth was necessary, but it was not the warmth of combat in the house. He trusted it was a warmth which ought to be expressed by every member who felt any respect for himself or for his constituents. He saw no occasion for postponing the resolution. It contemplated no punishment. It only went to bring Mr. Bryan before the bar of that house--and if Mr. Bryan should then want time to make his defence, he had no objection to give it him.
Mr. Hemphill hoped that no gentleman would refuse in this case to do justice to his constituents. The consideration of the oath taken by every member left him no alternative how to act on the occasion. He quoted the 17th section of the first article of the constitution, and appealed to the rules of the house. In a court of justice, would such conduct be permitted to pass unpunished? How then could it be expected that the legislature of Pennsylvania would crouch under the insult? The charge was of so serious a nature, that any man who would permit it to pass unnoticed, was unworthy of a seat in any public body or in common society. If the house did not do itself justice on this occasion, it might be expected that people would enter the house with clubs, to insult and to endeavor to intimidate. In a court of justice if an insult was offered, the culprit could be immediately remanded to prison, and numerous instances could be adduced where this power was exercised in England and America; and should the representatives of the people of Pennsylvania be less regardless of their privileges and rights.
Mr. Hemphill appealed to the case of Mr. Olwald, where although Mr. Olwald, repeatedly declared he meant no insult, he was sentenced to an imprisonment of 30 days for a supposed libel on the court. If Mr. Bryan's last letter was to be considered in the light of extenuation, any man might insult the legislature in what manner he pleased, and an acknowledgement must be satisfactory.
Mr. Boileau said, that he acknowledged the house had been insulted, and under that consideration had voted that Mr. Bryan's letter should not lie on the table. Notwithstanding, as nothing in the constitution had given power to proceed in the manner proposed by the resolution, he thought it was improperly introduced. The first session of the legislature after the adoption of the constitution might have made a law adapted to such cases. But the constitution says, that no ex post facto shall be made. Would it not be a violation of the constitution to bring Mr. Bryan before the house? The constitution had given no authority. It was a pity that the legislature had not made a law to punish such insults. Admitting that the resolution could take effect, it became a duty to investigate what punishment gentlemen would think proper to inflict. Gentlemen had brought forward precedents in England. Were we free, or to be governed by such a government as England--one of the most corrupt governments in the world! He hoped the legislature would be capable of going alone, and not appeal to such authorities. Besides, precedents were nothing in the present case. It would be an arbitrary proceeding!
Mr. Frailey was for postponing the resolution. The gentlemen should take time to consider. If the bounds of human nature were exceeded, the House would reflect discredit on itself. He was as much as any man for preserving the dignity of the House, but thought time ought to be given to consider whether the procedure was constitutional and proper!
Mr. Fisher hoped that the resolution would not be postponed. Gentlemen were deceived when they believed he meant to proceed to any extraordinary resentment, though he felt in the strongest manner, the unprecedented insult that had been offered to the House. The resolution embraced not punishment. If it went into operation it would remain in the breast of the House to determine what measures ought to be taken. If gentlemen should then wish to extenuate, time for extenuation would be given. If they had a mind to advocate they could have time to supply themselves with materials. The second letter of Bryan was adding insult to insult. Such attacks upon the representatives of a free people never before disgraced the annals of any country; and he should think himself unworthy of the confidence of his constituents if he permitted them to pass without the most marked disapprobation. He trusted that every man who felt the least respect for himself or the people of Pennsylvania would unite in bringing to justice a fellow who had been guilty of such scandalous aggression.
Mr. Dunlop observed that some gentlemen seemed to shew a disposition that Bryan should not be brought to justice. If the gentleman would withdraw his motion for postponement he would move that the Speaker be directed to issue his warrant to bring Samuel Bryan before the House the day after to-morrow.
Mr. Frailey did not wish him taken into custody before gentlemen had made up their minds.
The question "shall the consideration of the resolution be postponed till to-morrow" was called for and carried in the affirmative for postponing, 38 against 36.
[The editor acknowledges the foregoing to be but a very imperfect sketch of the debate. It is taken chiefly from memory, and is almost the first attempt of the first attempt of the reporter. If any particular inaccuracies or misrepresentations are discovered, they shall be cheerfully corrected.]
Thursday, January 16.
This day the House resumed the consideration of Mr. Fisher's resolution for bringing Samuel Bryan to the bar of the House. A long and interesting debate took place. Messrs. Fisher, Hemphill, Frazier, Keppele, and Dunlop supported the resolution. It was opposed by Messrs. Frailey, Boileau and Mitchell.
On the question, "will the House agree to the resolution?" the yeas and nays stood as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Barclay, Blair, Brown, Buckley, Bull, C. Dean, Campbell, Dunlop, Erwin, Fisher, Fox, Franklin, Frazier, Hall, Hannum, Hemphill, Herbach, Hunter, Hopkins, Keys, Keppele, Tirk, M c Nair, Royer, M c Pheron, Miller, Palmer, Preston, Sample, A. Scott, J. Scott, Stewart, Strickler, Stover, Taylor, Turner, Wynkoop.
37
NAYS. Messrs. Weaver, Alter, Parnet, Beale, Boileau, Conrad, Coolbaugh, Cunningham, Davis, Eyre, Follmer, Frailey, Harris, Hartzell, Hostetter, Ingels, Ley, Linnard, Logan, Lyle, M c Dowell, Mitchell, Painter, Potts, Roberts, Rose, Rugh, Shoemaker, Smith, Snyder, Udrey, Urie, Vanhorn, Whitehill, Wilson of Dauphin, Wilson of Northampton, and Witman.
37
A majority being required to carry a resolution it was consequently lost.
[So now, my pretty little Sammy Bryan, (say the editor of the Lancaster Journal) the last named 37 members have agreed that if you go into the House of Representatives, call the speaker and members liars, spit in the face of the sergeant at arms, and lash the long switch-tail of your coat into the chops of the door keeper--you will be constitutionally safe and need not care a fig for the privileges or dignity of the "honorable the House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania."]
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, January 22, Will be presented a favourite Tragedy, called VENICE PRESERV'D; Or, a Plot Discovered.
Duke of Venice, Mr. L'Estrange--Priuli, Mr. Warren--Bedmar, Mr. Cairn--Pietro, (by a young Gentleman, being his first appearance)--Jaffier, Mr. Wignell--Rennault, Mr. Morris--Spinola, Mr. Wood--Eliot, Mr. Warrell--Theodore, Mr. Blifler--Durand, Mr. Hook--Officer, Mr. Warrell, jun.
Belvidera, Mrs. Metry.
To which will be added, A favorite Farce, not acted these four years, called THE PRISONER AT LARGE; Or, the humours of Killarney.
[Written by O'Keef, author of the Poor Soldier.]
Lord Elmond, Mr. Cain--Old Dowdle, Mr. Warren--Count Fripon, Mr. Blifler--Jack Connor, Mr. Wood--Frill, Mr. Warrell, jun.--Father Frank, Mr. Lewis--Farmer Tough, Mr. Morris--Landlord, Mr. Hook--Trap, Mr. Warrell--Pheasant, Master L'Estrange--Mims, Mr. Bernard. Adelaide, Miss L'Estrange--Rachel, Mrs. Bernard--Rachel, Mrs. Bernard--Mary, Mrs. Francis--Laddalady, Mrs. Doctor.
RECONCILIATION; or, The BIRTH DAY (from the German of Kotzebue) was received on Monday evening, with the most distinguished marks of approbation; it will be repeated on Friday, with Entertainments, as will be expressed in future bills.
Gentlemen and Ladies are requested to send their servants to keep places, in the Boxes at 3 o'clock.
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE.
THE Subscribers to this Gazette are informed, that the Farewell Number is this day received at the Philadelphia Post Office.
N. B. A Supplement of two or three numbers will be published, and duly sent on to the subscribers.
January 12.
WANTS A PLACE
As Housekeeper or Seamstress, A WOMAN who perfectly understands either, and can be well recommended.
Enquire at No. 163, North Third Street. January 12. 1p
ANY Person or Persons, wishing to avail themselves of any opportunity of having a person well calculated to perform the necessary avocation of a DUN, will hear of one, by leaving a line at the Office of this Gazette, directed to A. B.
Any recommendations necessary can be given: January 22. def
IN CUSTODY
In Middlesex Gaol, the following Negro men, to wit:
ADAM HILL, says he belongs to William Me. Matrea, of Philadelphia, 21 years old. Henry Hall, about 6 feet high, supposed to be about 20 years old, and some gentleman's coachman or waiter, and from his dialect, judged to be from Maryland or Virginia--Isaac Harmon, 5 feet, 6 or 7 inches high, very black, about 20 years old, says he lived at the Head of Elk, State of Delaware.
The owners of the above Negroes are requested to pay charges and take them away, before the 24th of January ensuing, or they shall on that day be sold to defray expenses and gaol fees at the city of New-Brunswick, and State of New-Jersey.
PETER KEENON. December 21--9J. 422

TO THE PUBLIC.
THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's) WARRANTS, granted to the United States' army, are to be 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 person's 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 sixth 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. eow.
Valuable Property for Sale,
in Chester, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL.
A LOT of ground, about 81 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Beuge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comment, for it must be known. There are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198 Chestnut street, next door to the premises.
WHEREAS,
An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, 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 Clevess Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his 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 D. Mann and Samuel Mecker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty fixed warrants;
Now therefore, unless the said John Clevess 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 having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Schuylkill and Pogeuskin 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 30 acres on the Penypack. Enquire of Jonathan Clevess who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8 sawtf.
Taxes of Lycoming County.
JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably 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 previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instants. November 9.
EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PERSONS
Of all ages, within nine months past, have found relief from
HAMILTON'S
Worm destroying Lozenges,
In various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title to commonly complained of as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
RECENT CURES
Selected from several hundreds, the authenticity of which, any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application - not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where - but at home.
AFFIDAVIT,
MICHAEL DUFFY, residing at No. 47, Wilkes street, Fell's point, in the city of Baltimore, voluntarily maketh oath, that the following statement is just and true.
In the beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls, the one five and the other three years of age, were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms - they were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent startings in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a consequence of success which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hope of their recovery. The y ungett soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment, I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate - I immediately purchased a box, and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects; the eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch long - in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of skins and of slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health which they still enjoy, tho' five months have nearly elapsed since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole appeared to be inevitable. Sworn before me this 26th day of September, 1799. J. SMITH.
BETTER
From Mr. John F. Abercrombie, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, No. 28, Bridge Street, Baltimore.
TO THE PROPRIETOR OF
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
SIR, I think it my duty to inform you that I have experienced the happiest effects from your Lozenges, having been much afflicted for four years past, with various complaints caused by worms, particularly a constant pain in my stomach and bowels, frequent and severe head aches, with a general lassitude and weakness, du ring which time I had the best medical advice that could be obtained from the most skillful physicians I could hear of, both American and European, with ut any alleviation of my disorder. I should, too probably, have continued without relief, but for your Worm Destroying Lozenges, which brought from me an astonishing quantity of small white worms, about the size of a coarse thread, and in a short time, I found myself perfectly free from all my former complaints, and have enjoyed a good state of health for five months past. I have constantly recommended your medicine, and shall as long as I live, having, from my own experience reason to believe it to be an invaluable and unparallel'd remedy. Should any person wish for further information, I will with pleasure satisfy their enquiries on this subject. JOHN J. ABERCROMBY.
July 10, 1799.
SIR, I had been a long time afflicted with a violent and gnawing pain in my stomach, a dull, heavy, continual head ache, with a frequent swimming in my head, accompanied with dimness of sight and sometimes partial blindness, and was rendered incapable of attending my business, thro' loss of strength; sometimes could scarcely eat a morsel for two or three days; when my appetite would suddenly become astonishingly voracious. I firmly believed myself to be in a consumption, which must soon put a period to my life, when happily hearing of several cures performed by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges in complaints which could not be accounted for, I took two doses, which expelled an incredible number of small sharp pointed worms; in short, I now enjoy as perfect health and strength, as ever I did in my life, and I believe my cure to be entirely effected by means of your medicine.
My brother witnessing its surprising efficacy was induced to take a dose, though in tolerable health, which occasioned him likewise to void a great quantity of worms of the same kind, and thereby probably prevented his experiencing those dreadful disorders with which I was afflicted.
A sincere desire that others in similar circumstances may receive the same benefit, is the reason of my sending you this account.
Yours, very respectfully, AQUILA GOLDING. Hartford Road, 2 miles from Baltimore.
OBSERVE.
Those who wish to avail themselves of the benefits proposed by the above remedy, should be particularly careful as they value their money and their health, to guard against the numerous impositions daily attempted on the public, by applying to Mr. Wm. Y. Birch, Stationer, No. 17, South Second Street, who is appointed the only vendor in Philadelphia - Likewise observe that none can be depended on as being genuine, unless the signature of Lee & Co. is passed on the outside of each.
Purchasers by the dozen or gross will receive a handsome allowance by application to Lee and Co. Market Street, Baltimore. January 17. sawtf
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, 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. dtf.
A Quantity of Dry Goods
ARE WANTED,
FOR which real Estate in the Northern Liberties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but possession will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. cof
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On the 18th day of February next, on the premises,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
(The property of the subscriber.)
SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, the county seat of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty five from Philadelphia, containing 121 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There are on the premises a convenient two story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining a Stone spring house, over an excellent spring, a few paces from the door, with convenient out houses, &c. &c. The elegance of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman. The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, or CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun. Newton, January 11. e37w.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their servants,
may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. sawtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-five, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine - to wit:
I.
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, nanely, "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 river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarawas branch of the Muskingum 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 so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; 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 inspection of all persons concerned.
II.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any quantity less than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
III.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
IV.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular townships selected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
V.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make location therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
VI.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates: - No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked for as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. November 26.
MEDFORD AND WILLIS,
Have received since their late Advertisement -
282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatts, 2 Cales Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Ginghams, 11 Tons Peterburg Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communications for the carrying Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co. - Rochdale. William D. Bbbs - Leicester. Claud Johnson - Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSET. December 10. sawtf.
FOR SALE,
By SIMON WALKER,
No. 78 Walnut Street,
ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks 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, Ruffian Bristles, Hardware and Sadlery, assorted in cases, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 3. eowf
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL,
No. 134, MARKET-STREET,
HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery, viz.
Chenille rosette FEATHERS Fanny flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caps Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Italian's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle thro' rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. A set per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 16. cof.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA,
TO WIT.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days, inclusive, at 6 per cent."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned."
(Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA,
TO WIT.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive at 7 per cent."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of Learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."
(Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10. sawtf.
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.
JUST RECEIVED,
From the BOSTON Manufactory,
A QUANTITY OF
WINDOW GLASS,
Of different sizes,
FOR SALE
By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted less larger than 18 by 24 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. July 8. dtf
The Swift-Sure,
A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
NOW RUNNING BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK,
By the short and pleasant road of
Buffalo, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswick, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoroughfare 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 amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort 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 prevents one 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 in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, will always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Buffington, where it stops to Breakfast; from Buffington it goes through Newtown to Penny town to dinner; from Penny town 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 Edward Bardou, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, 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 14 lbs. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, 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 proportion 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 responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns 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 committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons 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 chicanery or intolence 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, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to be 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 spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Buffalo JOSEPH THORNTON, } Newtown NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } JACOB KESLER, JOHN MORRIS AD, } Newtown T. KILLMAN, near Millstone. ELIAS COMBES, } Boundbrook K. SANSBURY, } Scotch Plains. ISAAC HARVEY, } Springfield. ROBERT PEARSON, } eodtf. June 22.
PRINTED BY J. W. FENNO.