Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-01-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1972.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
JAMAICA RUM.
THE CARGO, Of the ship CHARLES, Captain Salter, From the North side of JAMAICA, Near 200 hds. of fine high proof JAMAICA RUM, Now Landing at South Street Wharf. PETER BLIGHT.
THE SHIP CHARLES, Captain SALTER, Copped, mount twelve 6-pouder and thirty-five men—returns immediately to JAMAICA, for Passage apply as above. dec 17 dtm
For sale by the Subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL
OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 510 between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time.—Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, dec 21 3aw.tft
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow JOHN RHODES, M A R I A, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander, A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf: dec 17 $
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade— THE PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, sails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldthwaite & Baldwin, W. B. Goldthwaite, Goldthwaite & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3 $
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker.—He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters.—From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10 22w
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 3, 4, 5, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tucks—feather nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street. NOTICE. THE share-holders of the Lehigh Coal Mine, are hereby notified, that the election for a President, eight Managers and a Treasurer for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Joseph Hardy, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third Street, Philadelphia, on the third Monday in January next, at four o'clock in the afternoon. ISAAC WAMPOLE, Sec'y. december 29 1aw.jw.fu
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer No. 7, South Third Street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line. And has constantly for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad Cloths Cashmeres Vest Patterns of all kinds And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10 dtf
SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE to No. 9, fourth Front Street. Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 2 o'clock in the day, and from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening.
JACOB SHOEMAKER, Has also removed his Counting-house to the same place, where he has for sale a few pipes choice London Particular Madeira Wine; French and Spanish Brandy; Claret in casks and cases, of superior quality, and a few Packages Glass and Queen's-ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Seal-leather, which will be sold very low to close the sales. Philadelphia, 12 mo. 12, 1798. $
ADVERTISEMENT.
TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having aligned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors—
Notice is hereby Given, To all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, or to WILLIAM MOTT, No. 62, Dock-street, their agent duly authorized; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay.
John Waddington } Assignees. John Rhodes } John Allen. nov. 26 tp.uth&fat.Fr
T E A. A Few Casks of IMPERIAL T E A, For sale, on reasonable terms, at No. 42, South Second-street. december 22 22awf
To be Let, for one or more years IN PEARL, NEAR THIRD-STREET
A new Brick Coach-House, Will contain two carriages and a chair, with a complete STABLE for four horses—apply to PETER BLIGHT, Dock-street. december 26 dtor
FOR SALE, AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET. Irish Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well assorted, in whole and half boxes Checks, in ditto Drogheda's, and Brown 7-8 beated Linens Irish Hackled Flax Scots Thread Men and Womens Combs Russia Duck, of an excellent quality, and 100 hds. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. 12th. mo. 17 d4w
Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 14th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cash'r. Dec. 8, 1798. dtel
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street. nov. 22 $
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000s Fine Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis: Penn-street, } November 28 } $
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jeffe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the best quality in bags, 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in cannisters. nov. 23 dtf
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5 $
Nicklin & Griffith, HAVE FOR SALE, Sail Cloth by the bale or piece, (No. 1 & 8) One bale of seam-twine Copper in sheets, from 24 by 48 to 48 by 60 inches Two tubs raised copper fill bottoms Queens' ware, assorted in crates London porter in bottles, contained in cases Empty port-wine bottles Yellow ochre in casks Cochineal in terons Indigo in do. & casks 35 cases and trunks of muslins, ginghams, dimities, mullins and pulicat handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West India market 12 trunks printed calicoes 4 bales calicoes, assorted 1 do. coarse woolens Old Madeira wine Sheathing paper English nails in casks, assorted, The Brig AMAXON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19. m.w.&fa.f
THE CARGO, OF THE SHIP INDIA, Captain ASHMEAD, from BATAVIA, Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the First Quality—to be Sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS. dec 11 d2w
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, BY WILLIAM YOUNG, Corner of Chestnut and Second-streets, JOAN OF ARC, An Epic Poem, By Robert Southey; with notes. "WE do not hesitate to declare our opinion that the poetical powers displayed in it are of a very superior kind—Conceptions more lofty and daring, sentiments more commanding, and language more energetic, will not easily be found; nor does scarcely any part of it sink into languor, as the glow of feelings and genius animates the whole. The language is, for the most part, modelled out of Milton; and not unfrequently, it has a strong relish of Shakespeare." Monthly Review, vol. 19, p. 361.
A HISTORY, OR ANECDOTES OF THE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA, IN THE YEAR 1762. Translated from the French of M. de Rulhiere; With an elegant Head of the late Empress. [The second edition, price 75 cents.] "The grounds of M. de Rulhiere's information seem indisputable, and his readers appear to have every reason to be satisfied with his discernment, in unfolding the motives and circumstances that concurred in bringing about this striking event. "We shall only add, that we have seldom met with more interesting original anecdotes, than those that are contained in the little work which we have now reviewed." Appendix to Monthly Review, vol. 22. dec 19 wif&mim
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cannones. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street, First quality London Particular } WINES. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cogniac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3 mw&fzw
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, Esq. M.P. S.W. WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least fifty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17 $
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, standing in the name of Hodgdon Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M'EUEN & Co. nov. 28 d3m
NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to. MARIA HODGE, administratrix. SAMUEL HODGDON, administrator. nov 20 $
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of ISAAC TILFAIR, Esq. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands against said Estate will please to furnish their accounts duly attested for settlement to GEORGE DAVIS, Attorney in fact to JOHN M'KIM, jr. Adm'r. Dec. 13. sw6w
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESNUT, TO THE FIVE STORY BUILDING, IN DOCK, NEAR THIRD-STREET. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS Baftas Mamoodies Humhums Taffetas Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. rawtf
TO RENT, A GENTLE THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, IN Fifth, near Spruce Street.—Enquire at No. 12, North Third Street. jan 7 dtw
Just Published BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone-house, no. 41, fourth Second-street, PHILADELPHIA. ENCYCLOPEDIA: OR, A
DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE, On a plan entirely new. BY WHICH THE DIFFERENT SCIENCES AND ARTS are digested into the Form of Distinct TREATISES OR SYSTEMS COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the latest discoveries and improvements; and full explanations given of the Various Detached Parts of Knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Including elucidation of the most important topics relative to religion, morals, manners, and the economy of life: together with a description of all the countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers &c. throughout the world; a general history, ancient and modern, of the different empires, kingdoms and states; and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the writings of the best authors, in several languages; the most approved dictionaries, as well as general science as of particular branches; the transactions, journals, and memoirs, of learned societies; the MS. lectures of eminent professors on different sciences; and a variety of original materials, furnished by an extensive correspondence. The work is now completed in eighteen large quarto volumes, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two copperplates. The few copies which remain on hand are offered for sale at 135 dollars for the 18 volumes in boards 162 dollars neatly bound in sheep leather 180 dollars handsomely bound in Calf 207 dollars in Russia or Morocco.
T. DOBSON, HAS JUST OPENED A SUBSCRIPTION, For Publishing a Supplement to the Work. The object of which is to correct such misstatements as have been found in the Work, and to give an account of the most important discoveries and improvements which have been made for the last ten years. It is expected this Supplement will consist of three volumes, on such paper and type as the Encyclopedia, at Six Dollars per volume, in boards. Six Dollars of which to be paid on subscribing. dec 15 22w6w
NOTICE.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORKE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to present them for settlement to WILLIAM HUDSON, who is duly authorized to adjust the same.
REMOVAL.
WILLIAM HUDSON, Has removed from No. 54, north Front Street, to No 8, Chesnut, near the corner of Front. (to the store formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN MILLER, junr.) Where he has for sale on his usual low terms, an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. december 28 d3w
Bank of Pennsylvania.
DECEMBER 27th, 1798. NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, that an Election of Nineteen DIRECTORS, to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the fourth of February next, at 10 o'clock. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
NOTICE.
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." dt 4F
WHEREAS the Certificate of
Two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of SAMUEL AMORY, of London, banker, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 11,593, 11,594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess of Leicester, capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 16, 1798. d3m
REMOVAL.
CHARLES C. WATSON, Woollen Draper, Men's Mercer & Taylor, RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general, that he has removed from No. 24, South Fourth-street, to No. 92, South side of Chestnut-street, near the corner of Third-street; where he continues to carry on his business in the most fashionable manner. The extensive assortment of goods that he keeps in his line, with the conveniences he has, will enable him to execute orders at the shortest notice. jan. 4. 6t
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Assorted Buttons, About 501 sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Wm. No. 78, North Front near Adda-street.
WANTED, ABOUT THE END OF THE YEAR, A Flag Annuit, or Room, Appoint as above. dec 22
NOTICE.
THE Public is cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec 29 $
14 Pipes Madeira Wine, FOR SALE BY Crooks Stevenson, No 4, South Water-street. dec 22 $
NOTICE.
THE public are desired to take notice, that the partnership of SAMUEL BENNETT and SAMUEL CAREY Jun. trading under the firm of BENNETT & CAREY, has dissolved. SAMUEL BENNETT BIRD WILSON Attorney for SAMUEL CAREY Jun. jan. 4. d2w.
TO BE RENTED, The dwelling house No. 153, fourth Water street, together with a stack of stores and wharf adjoining, enquire of JOSEPH SIMS. Dec. 29 q d2w
JOHN SHIELDS, MOST earnestly solicits all his Creditors, prior to the 23rd day of August, 1797, that have not furnished their accounts, to render them to him before the 20th instant, as after that day they will be excluded from his first dividend. January 2 d 121jv.
THOMAS MURTAGROYD, Has entered into partnership with his two Sons, UNDER THE FIRM OF Thomas Murtagroyd & Sons, WHO HAVE FOR SALE At No. 35, Dock-Street, 1st and 4th proof Brandy in Pipes and Butts Irish Market } Medoc } WINES, in Cases. Latour, and } Lunelle } Two Trunks Umbrellas. dec 21 dtw
NOTICE.
Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient: thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs;—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } of JOHN HALL. } J. Thomas. dec. 31. dtf
Black India Lustrings.
A quantity just received and of the first quality, TO BE SOLD LOW FOR CASH At No. 55, North Third, Street by SAMUEL C. COX. dec. 28 dtw
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL WALLIS, Esq. of Murcey township, in the county of Lycoming, lately deceased, are hereby required to come forward immediately and pay their respective debts.—And all persons having legal demands against the Estate, are requested to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement. JOHN WALLIS, } Administrators. WILLIAM ELLIS, } DANIEL SMITH, } JOHN ADLUM, } december 13 31aw4w
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, } Executors. JOHN MORTON, } JOSEPH ANTHONY, } december 26. dtf
All Persons
Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798 dtf
Insurance Company of the state of Pennsylvania.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the fourteenth day of January next at eleven o'clock. JAMES S COX, President. 17. dtu J

BOSTON, January 4.
TRANSLATION
From Paris Papers, by Captain Flint.
ROME, October 16.
The large Obelisk at Quirinal is taken down; and a large Tree of Liberty is taken in its place on the gates of the Quirinal Palace. The statues of St Peter and St Paul are removed; and in their stead is placed an eagle with extended wings, on a large ball with this inscription, "Virtue and Law."
VIENNA, October 19.
Baron Nelson is expected here on his route to London, which, we hear, he means to pursue by land, as far as practicable.
October 29.
OF MALTA—LATEST.
In addition to the late news from Malta, we now learn that the Maltese had succeeded in cutting off the water from the Fort, to which the French had been driven—on which they all surrendered. They were given ships to depart from the Island—but as provisions were scarce—none was afforded them. They were thus pushed to sea.
PARIS, October 22.
Our fleet under Bombard, failed some time since from Brest; and we have heard nothing from them since the 13th inst. [By this we should suppose it is another squadron than that captured by Warren—This fleet may, therefore, have met with Bridport. Among the late news we find it stated, that this latter commander had fallen in with a squadron of 14 sail and taken them.]
The convoy for Corsica has returned, the provision vessels remained to land their cargoes. A provision fleet for Malta, is preparing. The Guillaume Tell, which escaped from the Nile, was lost in entering Malta harbour.
Pichegrue, Barthelemy, Dalmar, Willot, Ramel, and Dossion, have been registered among the Emigrants, by order of the Directory, and their effects remaining in France, confiscated—although they were transported.
OCTOBER, 24.
The Directory have declared to the King of Sweden, that he must acknowledge Citizen Lemarque, our Minister there, as no other would be sent to Stockholm. [The Swedish Government have complained, as American Gov. did of Genet, that he interfered with the local concerns of the nation to which he was deputed.]
CORRONE, (near Rhone) Oct. 18.
Yesterday three Guillotines, arrived here from France, one for our city, one for Coblenz, and one for Mayence. Ours was immediately tried on a ram.
MACUE, Oct. 23.
BRITISH MANUFACTORIES. The Law prohibited the importation of British Manufactories has passed: and is to commence its operation after the 1st of November. The goods then imported are to be confiscated, and the importer is to be outlawed and banished.
The Agio of the Bank was as high as 96 5-8 percent.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 11.
We have exerted ourselves to obtain the particulars of Victor Hughes' arrest at Guadalupe, (as mentioned in yesterday's Mercantile Advertiser) in order that we might present our readers with them: but our endeavours have been ineffectual.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 5.
The Court Martial, for the trial of Brigadier General Henry Taylor, of the First Brigade Washington County Militia, will again convene in this town, on Tuesday next, the 8th inst. agreeable to adjournment.
From a Correspondent.
It is said that some of the inhabitants of Meadville and its vicinity are raising money by subscription, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of David Mead, Esq. on his journey to Philadelphia, and his attendance on the Legislature, to obtain a division of Alleghany county, this session—Haste is recommended to Mr. Mead and his subscribers, as no time is to be lost while Mr. Dallas presides at the head of affairs.
At a Court of Common Pleas, held at Pittsburgh, for the County of Alleghany, the first Monday of December, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, before the Honorable Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his Associates, Justices of the same Court.
ON the petition of Alexander Simral, a prisoner in the jail of said County, praying to be discharged agreeable to laws made for the relief of insolvent debtors:—The Court order that the prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and creditors may be then heard, and that his creditors have due notice thereof, by publishing in the Gazette of the United States, and in the Pittsburgh Gazette, and continued for three weeks the last of which shall be two weeks before his hearing, that they may show cause (if any they have) why he should not be discharged.
By order of the Court JAMES BRISON, Prothonotary. 1223W
jan. 12. THE Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadelphia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799. codow
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12.
By Authority.
APPOINTMENTS.
LIEUTENANT-COLONEL, William Bently, Virginia.
MAJORS.
William Campbell, Virginia. Robert Beale, do. James Baytop, do.
CAPTAINS.
Preily Thornton, Virginia. Robert Gregg, do. Henry Peary, do. George S. Washington, do. Richard Chinn, do. Garnet Peyton, do. Daniel C. Lane, do. Philip Lightfoot, do. Edmund Taylor, do. Daniel Ball, do. Edmund Clarke, do. John Davidson, do. Archibald Randolph, do. Bartholemew Dandridge, do. Thomas Turner, do. William Campbell, do. John Greene, do. Robert King, do. James Caldwell, do.
LIEUTENANTS.
Francis Pouchet, Virginia. James Duncanson, do. Lemuel Bent, do. Robert Guffin, do. Charles J. Love, do. John G. Brown, do. John Williams, do. Thomas Jameson, do. John Campbell, do. John Brannan, do. Robert Carrington, do. Brewer Godwin, junr. do. Robert Temple, do. Jesse Ewell, junr. do. Joseph Grigsby, do. Addison Armistead, do. Samuel J. Winton, do. Calvin Morgan, do. Charles Kilgoar, Kentucky.
ENSIGNS.
Reuben Thornton, Virginia. James Tutt, junr. do. Obadiah Clifford, do. Simon Owens, do. George W. Humphries, do. John Crane, junr. do. Srother Little, do. John C. Williams, do. Charles Shackelford, do. John T. Fitzhugh, do. Andrew M. Lusk, do. James Brown, do. William Potts, do. Alexander Henderson, do. George Armistead, do. William Dean, do. Horatio Stark, do. Peter Lamkin, do. Jesse Dold, do. Elijah Johnson, Kentucky.
Extract of a letter from Raleigh, North-Carolina, December 26th, '98.
"ON the 24th our state legislature rose, after a session of 36 days. It is with honor to themselves, and with pleasure I remark it, that the utmost harmony and good will subsisted among the members, for though there is a little difference of opinion as to the policy of some of the measures of the federal government, yet they scouted every thing like jacobin violence, or illegal censure on the constituted authorities of their country, and agreed in the good old maxim "united we stand and divided we fall"—and this impression when the violent resolutions from Kentucky were communicated and read in the house of commons about the alien and sedition laws passed last session of congress, they were sent to the senate, where, after being read they were laid on the table without further order.
The legislature has also voted a warm address to the President of the United States expressive of their approbation and confidence in his conduct—this had a feeble opposition in the commons, but was carried unanimous in the Senate."
FROM THE COUNTRY.
On New-Year's Day the gentlemen of the Troop of Horse under the command of Capt. Lardner, dined together at the Washington-tavern. It is composed principally of farmers and the sons of farmers from the upper part of the county, who, with one mind, came forward at that time of general enthusiasm, so honorable to our country. They have since equipped themselves completely, and, with great application and industry, have endeavoured to make themselves masters of the horse and of the sword. The following toasts were given, and the day was spent with great good humour and festivity.
The new-year—may it increase the happiness and reputation of our country. The President of the United States. General Washington and the regular army. The Wooden Walls of America. The Volunteers and the uncountaminated Militia. The sword and the plough-share. A good cause, a heart true, and a horse of metal. Federal men and Federal measures. "Millions for defence, not one cent for tribute." May the girls never smile upon those who are not ready to defend them. Our strongest Halter for the unqualified Envoy. Reformation to the State of Virginia. May our separation from the perfidious French, be eternal.
WHEREAS,
By an Act of Congress passed on the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorised to borrow on behalf of the United States from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary by the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriation hereforecharged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed; pursuant to the authority aforesaid—And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them; of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act of Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine authorise and empower, the Secretary of the Treasury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five millions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited.
Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned doth hereby on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit:
1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. It more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said loan, the surplus shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars.
2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by special agreements, with the individuals who may become subscribers.
3d. On the failure of payment of any installment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States.
4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at either of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hartford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Discount and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of any subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscriptions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury.
5th. For the sums or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, certificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery or the parties in whose favour the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding.
6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursuance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the times fixed for the payment of the respective installments payable quarterly yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of the December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.
7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the loan offices where the same may stand credited.
8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States.
9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of the United States, are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.  Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Philadelphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.  OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.  REAL ESTATES.  THE SUBSCRIBER,  Offers for sale the following described property,  ON HIGH-STREET,  A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 366 feet.  The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two general parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard.  Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market-street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family.  The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plats and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends.  One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscribers Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and material. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood.  ON CHESTNUT STREET.  A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth-street, through the above described alley.  In the town of Dover,  KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE.  Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King-street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage.  Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c.  RICHARD RUNDLE. 12W 20WTF  jan 11  Sales of valuable Property.  AGREABLE to the last will and testament of JOSEPH ANTHONY, senr. deceased, will be sold at public sale (if not previously sold at private sale) on Thursday, 14th February, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Second-street the following  REAL ESTATES.  An elegant three story brick house, situated at the north-east corner of Ninth and High streets, twenty eight feet front, with three story brick buildings, extending on Ninth street, two hundred feet to a 46 feet wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole finished in the best manner.  Also three Twenty-five feet Lots bounded by Filbert and Ninth Street extending back from Filbert Street seventy-five feet to the 26 feet Court before mentioned with the privilege of the said Court.  Also a Lot with the Buildings thereon erected consisting of a New Four Story Brick Building on the east end and a two Story Brick Building on the west end situated in Water Street between Chestnut and Market containing in breadth Twenty-three feet and extending Eastward into the River Delaware Two hundred and fifty feet bounded eastward by the River Delaware Southward by James Pendergrass, Westward by Water Street and Northward by Mary Fox's Estate with a reservation of a Cart way across the east end of said lot.  The Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, and immediate possession of the House and Lots on High and Ninth Streets will be given and of the Store and Lots in Water Street the first of May next—  JOSIAH HEWES } Executors. JOHN MORTON } JOSEPH ANTHONY } BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. jan. 9 1414F  WILL BE SOLD,  At Public Vendue, on the 17th Instant, in the evening,  Two Tracts or Pieces of Land, SITUATE in the state of Tennessee, one of them lying and being in the county of Sumner, on the Head-waters of Flims creek, containing one thousand seven hundred and fourteen acres, and the other situate in Hawkins county, in the same state, containing five thousand acres.  Conditions of sale will be cash, to be paid on the execution of the deed. Information, relative to the titles, may be had on application to Joshua B. Bond, no. —, corner of High and Sixth streets, Philadelphia.  Shannon & Polk, Auctioneers. jan. 8 1217JY.  NOTICE.  THE creditors of George Johnston, late of Queen Ann's county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state aforesaid, on Thursday the 21st day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a proportional division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors according to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate.  REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 22.  Wheat, Ginfang, &c.  4000 bushels of white Wheat, of excellent quality 15 Casks of Ginfang 30 Pipes of Madeira Wine, three years old 100 Barrels of Prime Beef Pork in half bbls. and barrels  For Sale by JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front-street. dec 26 32WTF  No. 128,  The south-east corner of Market and Fourth streets,  JACOB COX,  HAS just received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large, general and elegant assortment of the most  Fashionable Merchandize, (in the gentlemen's line)—The whole of which will be disposed of, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices for cash. dec 29 22WTF  NOTICE.  ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN SWORWELL, late of this city, deceased, are requested to pay their respective balances to the subscriber; and those having demands on said estate, will please to produce their accounts as soon as possible for settlement, to EDWARD GARRIGUES, Adm'r. 1st mo: 10th, 1799. 32WTF  CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY.  THE Subscribers are informed that the BALL, in compliment to the President of the United States, will be given at the New Theatre on Wednesday the 16th instant.  Thomas W. Francis, Thomas Kirtland, Matthew Pearce, Wm. Macpherson, James Gibson, Jonathan Williams, Stephen Kingston, Samuel Murgatroyd, Managers. jan. 10.  NEW THEATRE.  THE Managers respectfully acquaint their Subscribers, and the Public, that the Theatre will be opened immediately after the Ball to be given on the 16th Inst.  WIGNELL & REINAGLE.  jan. 11  Burlington, January 6, 1799.  AT a meeting of the President and Managers of the Rancocus Toll-bridge Company a dividend of Eight Dollars on each share in the stock of the said Company was declared, and will be paid at any time on application by the Stockholders or their legal representatives to  WILLIAM COXE jun. Treasurer. jan. 12.  THE Society for alleviating the miseries of public Prisons, are requested to attend their stated annual meeting, at the Carpenters' Hall, the 14th instant, at six o'clock in the evening.  CALEB LOWNES, Sec'y. jan. 11. 1214JY.  TO LET,  THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11.  Bank of Pennsylvania.  January 2d, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of fifteen dollars, on each share of Bank stock, for the last Six Months, which will be paid to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 12th instant.  By order of the Board, JON. SMITH, cashier. jan. 2 1212  Bank of United States,  January 7, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend for the last six months, of fifteen dollars per share, payable after the 17th inst. to the Stockholders or their legal representatives. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. (366)  DANCING.  Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE,  First Dancers of the New Theatre, INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that they intend opening an ACADEMY at F-r Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, and mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the politest circles of Europe.—Mr. & Mrs. Byrne having spent their whole lives in the acquirement of their profession, and it being their only employment, encourages them to hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public.  Days of Tuition, at Oeller's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. january 11. dtf  Printers—Attention!  AN adjourned meeting of the JOURNEYMEN PRINTERS, will be held at Mr. Keegan's, no. 7, Gray's Alley, on Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock; where all those who are interested in the business will please to attend. jan. 11 dat  WANTED,  To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth street  A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred.  W. HAYDON, WHO HAS  A Cellar to Let.  jan 11  FLOUR, FOR SALE,  DELIVERABLE at New-Castle or Port Penn, by LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH & SON. dec 10. d4W  AT PRIVATE SALE,  Several very elegant Situations for SUMMER RETREATS, Three and an half miles from the court-house near Frankford road.  THESE situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbor, the city, Harrogs, Frankford, and several elegant country seats.  Any person desirous of viewing the grounds will please apply to HENRY HAINES, on the premises, and for terms, which will be made easy, to ABRAHAM SHOMER, no. 124, South Fourth street, and for title, to  BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Esq. Arch. between Second and Front streets. jan. 8 d2W  For Sale,  TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy  H A T,  Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 16, Vernon-street. jan. 8. 12WTF

NOTES
On the impeachability of a Senator of the United States.
BY a reference to a few clauses in the Constitution of the United States, and to a few principles of reason and justice, I think a correct decision may be made of the question whether a Senator of the United States be liable to impeachment for any crime or offence.
Two propositions will be stated, either of which if maintained, will support the affirmative of this question.
1st. Under the constitution of the United States any and every citizen is impeachable for an offence endangering the peace and safety of the nation.
2d. Supposing that every citizen is not impeachable, yet a Senator being an officer under the authority of the Constitution of the United States, entrusted with Legislative, Executive and Judicial power, is impeachable for certain offences.
It is provided and declared by the Constitution that "the House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other officers, and shall have the sole power of impeachment." Article 1st, Section 2d, clause 5th. And that "the Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments." Article 1st, Section 3d, clause 6th. And that "judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States; but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment, according to law." Article 1st, Section 3d, clause 7th.
These, it is asserted, are the only clauses to be found in that instrument which tend to explain and ascertain who is or is not impeachable: and this being the case, it is contended that their operation is alike upon all citizens, and that no construction can reasonably be made that excepts a Senator from the general rule.
For the truth of the assertion, whoever doubts is referred to a perusal of the constitution, and whoever objects is challenged to produce any other clause that describes the objects of impeachment.
These clauses, it is observable, are in terms indefinite: the House of Representatives have the sole power of impeachment, without describing who are impeachable, or excepting any.
The Senate have the sole power to try all impeachments, without describing who are impeachable, or excepting any.
Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold office in future; without describing any cases, or excepting any; and the party convicted shall be also liable to trial by indictment and punishment at law, without describing any party, or excepting any person.
In the construction of this last clause it cannot reasonably be said that an impeachment may only be prosecuted against a person actually in office; for if this were the case the tenure of most offices being limited either by a fixed space of time, or the will of the President, the process of impeachment might be defeated by the expiration of the official term, or by resignation of the party, or by the Presidential dismission. It is therefore admitted on all sides that a person out of office may be impeached, though the only punishment to be inflicted, in case of conviction, be a disqualification in future to hold any office of honor, trust or profit. If the judgment of future disqualification may be pronounced against a person out of office, it may be as fully pronounced against a person who never was in office as against one who had been, but was no longer in office. Therefore no inference is to be drawn that this clause has limited the indefinite expressions in the other parts of the constitution.
In every well constituted republic there exists a power of disqualification to hold office, and it is a dictate of sound reason that the citizens capable of being elected into office, should be alike capable of being disqualified to hold office, after conviction for criminal conduct. But the power of awarding a sentence of disqualification being of a nature very liable to be abused, ought not to be vested in the ordinary tribunals, but should be trusted in one tribunal composed of men distinguished for their knowledge, honor, and virtue. It is obvious if such a power was placed in various ordinary tribunals, the best men might be exposed to an unfair trial in some part of the country or other, and fall victims to prejudice. Wherefore in the federal state governments as well as in the government of the United States, a tribunal is provided of eminent characters to whom alone the high power of disqualification is confined.
The citizens of the United States have equal civil rights; and are alike punishable for offences. They who claim exclusive privileges of any sort or particular exemptions from this rule, are bound to show their title to such privileges or exemptions, by unequivocal and explicit expressions in the constitution or their claim should be rejected. It is averred that none such are to be found there, and this will make it now necessary to discuss another clause in the constitution, which it is alleged exempts and protects a Senator from impeachment. The clause is in these words: "The President, Vice-President and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors." Article 2d, Section 4th.
When it is said that this clause has limited and defined the meaning of other indefinite parts of the constitution relative to impeachment, and by necessary implication has described who are liable to impeachment, it is answered that this clause has only designated and established the punishment to be inflicted on the President, Vice-President and civil officers who are actually in office at the time of conviction, namely, a removal from office. In such cases it is not left to the discretion of the Senate, whether a judgment of removal from office may or may not
be rendered, but it is imperatively and absolutely required.
Becaus this section orders the punishment of removal from office to be inflicted in the cases therein described, it is not therefore to be interpreted to restrain the Senate from inflicting the further punishment of future disqualification in those cases, in addition to removal from office. With still less reason can it be construed to apply to persons out of office at the time of conviction, and to protect such offenders from the judgment of future disqualification. Consequently it does not contain any necessary implication that only those persons, and none else, are liable to impeachment, who, if convicted, are liable to the punishment therein fixed. On the contrary, to admit such a construction of this clause, would almost entirely prostrate the process of impeachment. The plain and only operation of this clause is to define and establish the punishment of removal from office in certain cases, and not to limit and describe the objects of impeachment.
If then no part of the constitution can be produced which excepts any citizen offending against the state from impeachment; and if a private citizen is upon principles of sound reason, policy and justice, liable to impeachment, surely the addition of official power is not to furnish an exemption from such process; on the contrary such official power exhibits the offender as a more proper object of impeachment even for an offence not committed in the official character.
The House of Representatives is the grand inquest of the nation to which every citizen is subject, and it belongs to them to accuse whomsoever they shall deem fit objects to be prosecuted by impeachment, whether they be private citizens or vested with public trust. There may be a private citizen offending against the nation in such a manner and of such consequence, as to make him equally fit to be disqualified from holding office, as any civil officer whatever.
Nothing that has been said is meant to apply that a Senator is not a civil officer in the eye of this section, and liable to the punishment of removal from office in case of conviction, but in another state of the argument this is reserved to be shewn. I shall, however, before I proceed to the second proposition, make a short reference to the received law of England touching impeachment and to the constitutions of some of the states. At the same time it must be observed that these sources are not supposed to furnish any conclusive arguments but only such as illustrate and confine the preceding observations.
To the Author of TIT FOR TAT.
HOWEVER painful it may be, "at this enlightened period," to hear gentlemen of respectability and integrity compare Banks and Insurance Companies operating in large cities to grocery shops in villages, and attempt to prove that because "Rival shops make goods cheap," therefore the rate of premiums, both on money and on insurance, may and ought to be reduced, by multiplying ad infinitum both Banks and Insurance Companies; yet this must be patiently suffered. To turn these gentlemen to their A B C in calculation, these axioms are inserted; viz. in a Bank, altho' 99 per cent premium will not secure the payment of any single note discounted, yet one per cent. on each of one hundred notes would in the end secure the payment of all, and altho' 99 per cent will not cover a single policy, yet in times of peace 2 1/2 per cent only on each will secure one thousand averaged risks; this last axiom forms the basis both for the London and the American Insurance Companies, and is proved by an universal experience of more than one hundred years. While there was but one Insurance Company in this city, there was a good chance of obtaining a thousand risks at a time, but when two were established contrary to the opinion of all experienced men, the chances being less in number, called for an higher rate of premium to secure each; therefore I have no doubt that the state will hereafter be opposed to the renewal of an Incorporation for more than one, since one Insurance Company and but one Bank would be of more service to the community than two of either.
As those gentlemen who have time to examine the parliamentary debates at the times when attempts have been made to increase the number of Insurance Companies in London, will find more satisfaction than the present time will permit me to offer, I may be excused if I defer this subject for a future leisure moment. PERSEVERO.
THE COMMISSIONERS,
Appointed by the Governor, to carry into effect the law for alleviating the distress of the citizens of Philadelphia, and Suburbs thereof, in consequence of the prevalence of the Epidemic Fever in the year 1797; addressed their fellow citizens in November of that year, informing how they had appropriated the money handed them for distribution, amounting to upwards of 27,000 dollars, exclusive of the grant of the Legislature, when in the ensuing inclement season, there was distributed to about 1500 persons chiefly heads of families, most of whom when visited in their habitations, 500 cords of wood 500 barrels of flour, and about 2500 bushels potatoes, we believe in the best manner that could be desired. This, with an additional sum of 400 dollars, granted the Female Association, whom we have before deservedly noticed, reduced our funds to a small sum, which in the early part of last summer, was involved in wood for the relief of those who might yet be suffering under the multiplied difficulties in consequence of the suspension of business.
The wood being now disposed of, we may with propriety disolve our board, hoping, through the interposition of Providence, not to have new occasion to act in that capacity. We respectfully offer our minutes for inspection to those who may be desirous of examining them, relying on our best endeavors having been used for mitigating the distresses of humanity.
Signed in behalf of the Commissioners. ROBERT WHARTON, Chairman. Attest. EDWARD GARRIGUES, Sec'y.
LETTER
From the SECRETARY of the NAVY, To the CHAIRMAN of the Committee on the Naval Establishment,
With sundry Estimates relative to the expence of building and equipping certain VESSELS OF WAR, FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Navy Department, 29th Dec. 1798.
SIR, I have given to the enquiries you have done me the honor, as Chairman of a Committee of the House of Representatives, to make of me, all the consideration my desire to comply promptly with the wishes of the Committee would permit; and now proceed, with great deference to submit the result.
The protection of our coast, the security of our extensive country from invasion in some of its weaker parts, the safety of our important commerce, and our future peace, when the maritime nations of Europe war with each other, all seem to demand that our naval force should be augmented—so much augmented, indeed, as to make the most powerful nation desire our friendship, the most unprincipled respect our neutrality. The peaceful character of America will afford to the world sufficient security, that we shall not be easily provoked to carry war into the country of an enemy; and it well becomes the wisdom of America to provide a cheap defence to keep it from our own.
Twelve ships of 74 guns, as many frigates, and twenty or thirty smaller vessels would probably be found (our geographical situation and our means of annoying the trade of the maritime powers considered) a force sufficient to insure our future peace with the nations of Europe. It would not, perhaps, be hazarding too much to say, that had we possessed this force a few years ago, we should not have lost, by depredations on our trade four times the sum necessary to have created and maintained it, during the whole time the war had existed in Europe. If we do not profit by experience, and put ourselves in a situation to resent insult, and punish aggression, nothing is more likely, than that in less than half a dozen years, another occasion may be presented for a repetition of the same mortifying observation. In another and still more interesting view of this subject, mutual safety was a leading motive, and must ever remain a strong cement of our union. Whether this security can be afforded, unless we are able to command our own coast; and whether the union of all the states can long be preferred without it, are questions which merit the most serious and attentive consideration of American legislators. I forbear to dwell on this fruitful, perhaps delicate topic.
However to attend to our more pressing concerns. We cannot feel entirely secure that we are not to be exposed to great calamities from the ambition or animosity of France, until a considerable addition be made to our naval force. If twelve ships of 74 guns are added to our navy, an invasion of any part of our country would be rendered so difficult, that it would scarcely be attempted; for it is not possible to conceive that France could promise herself any advantage by an invasion of this country, equal to the enormous risk, if we should be so prepared to resist her. She would be obliged to employ more than double the number of ships of equal force, to convoy her armies, provisions and stores, and to keep the communication open between her armies and her own country. France can calculate and will calculate, the loss and probably gain of her enterprizes. When she finds that she cannot deceive us; that the cannot arm our citizens to carry on her work of subjugation—insolent and unfounded expectation; that we are determined on manly resistance; and that we take vigorous measures to put ourselves in a proper posture of defence. Even France, with all her pride, and all her heroism, will consult her interest and avoid war with America; and like other nations, she will discover, that it will not only be just, but politic, to indulge us in our favourite wish, of preserving peace with all the world.
Thus, then, in whatever view the subject is considered; whether our object be to prevent invasion, to protect our commerce, to obtain a speedy and a proper peace, to maintain peace hereafter, or by affording security to every part of our country, to guard against the long train of ills which must result from disunion; the wisest, cheapest, and most peaceable means of obtaining the end we aim at, will be prompt and vigorous measures for the creation of a navy, sufficient for defence, but not for conquest.
The United States are doubtless able to bear any expence necessary for their present safety and their future tranquility. No country increases so fast in population and resources, and no country can incur a debt, with such an absolute certainty of discharging it, without laying new burthens on the people. Our revenue arising from the impost and other sources, must increase in proportion to the increase of population, and as the increase of the latter is certain, no country ever had less to fear, from the consequences of incurring any debt, necessary for defence and safety.
On the subject of procuring ships of 74 guns, we probably have it in our option to buy them or to build them. The former will be the most expeditious mode of procuring them but the latter, if the pressure of our affairs, will admit, will be the most honorable, and the most advantageous for our country. If we buy them from a foreign nation, it is not to be expected that we shall be able to obtain those of the best quality; and the sum given for them will not be kept at home, and distributed among our own citizens, but will operate against us, like an unfavorable balance of trade. My own idea is, that we certainly ought to build the vessels, in preference to purchasing them; that immediate measure should be taken to secure all the necessary timber; but that the President should be authorised to obtain, as the exigency of our affairs may require, twelve ships of 74 guns, by purchase or otherwise.
If it should be found necessary to procure them sooner than they can be built, the timber may be preserved, by docking, until those purchased decay, or for a century, if it should not be sooner wanted.
The estimates herewith will shew the expence of building and equipping twelve ships of 74 guns, and six brigs or schooners, to mount, not exceeding eighteen guns. The latter would be highly useful in scourging the West Indies, and we have not a sufficient proportion of vessels of this size. Three of the largest of the 24 gun ships might be converted into frigates of 32 guns. The whole annual expence of maintaining the navy would then be, 5383540 6
The annual expence of the existing navy is 2334261 10
The difference would be the annual expence of the proposed addition, 2949278 96
In times of peace, a small proportion of this sum would be sufficient to keep the ships in a state of preservation.
Every material article for the building and equipment of ships of war, copper executed, and probably copper also, may be procured, the growth or manufacture of our own country. It is true, that we have heretofore used cordage made of hemp of foreign growth, and imported canvas, and these articles constitute, if wear and tear be included, one-third of the expence of building, equipping, and rigging our vessels of war. But manufactures of canvas have been heretofore established in the Eastern States, and with proper public encouragements, may be revived and made to supply at least the public demand; and it is most certain that any quantity of hemp can be raised on the Ohio and Mississippi, the Susquehannah, the Potomac, James River, and other parts of the United States, if the growers of it are assured of a ready market, and at a price less than that given for imported hemp; though if the prices of cordage and canvas, the entire growth and manufacture of the country, should be found at first a little dearer than the imported, the good policy of paying the difference to our own citizens, to render ourselves independent of foreign countries for articles so essential to our defence, cannot for a moment be doubted.
Timber can at present be had in almost every part of the United States, but in the greatest abundance, and of the best quality, on the Chesapeake Bay, and that waters which empty into it—and in the Southern states. The live oak of Georgia, is thought to be almost indispensable in the construction of our largest ships, to be used in those parts most subject to decay, but the white oak of the Chesapeake is not greatly inferior. It is however, highly desirable, to use the live oak of Georgia as long as it can be obtained, more especially in the ships built eastward of the Chesapeake—and by a proper mixture of this timber with that of the growth of the country, good vessels may be built in every part of our country.
The island on the coast of Georgia, on which the live oak is found, are supposed to be more healthy than the main land near the coast—they are also thought to be very important for the production of cotton—hence this valuable timber is becoming scarce everywhere, convenient to water transportation. Two methods suggest themselves for obtaining supplies, beyond the immediate demand. To buy one or two of the most valuable islands and cause the timber to be preserved for the future uses of the navy, or to purchase the timber as the islands are cleared by the owners and have it transported to the places fixed on for building our ships, and docked until it be wanted. With respect to a purchase, the lands are held at prices greatly beyond what was the supposed value of them, a few years ago; and it is believed they have become less valuable for public purposes, in consequence of the efforts which have been made, and are daily making to clear them for cultivation.
On the subject of other kinds of timber, possibly when it is seen by the citizens, that it is worth preserving, it may be sufficient to trust in a great degree to their attention to private interest, for the preservation of a quantity equal to the public demand. It would however, be but prudent to expend one hundred thousand dollars, in a way to secure enough of the white oak and yellow pine, both of which are indispensable in the construction of good vessel, to last the public, in aid of supplies from individuals, for ages—100,000 dollars could be so laid out; and I believe the expenditure would be judicious.
No extraordinary means are necessary to be used for procuring naval and military stores, except the article of hemp, canvas and copper. Cannon can be made in many of the states equal to any that could be obtained from foreign countries, also muskets and bayonets, pistols, swords, boarding pikes and indeed every other article necessary for ships of war.
Although copper mines are found in many parts of country, yet the most certain means of procuring present supplies will be by importation. The enterprising spirit of the merchants, has heretofore furnished enough for the public demand, and may be trusted for future supplies, so far as may be necessary for the ships now contemplated to be added to our navy. It is to be presumed, that before more ships are wanted, and possibly before any that may now be authorised are in a state to require the copper, means may be devised for obtaining it in the United States.
Docks will be highly necessary in repairing our ships, to avoid the tedious, expensive, and sometimes dangerous operation of heaving down. They can undoubtedly be made in the eastern states, where the tides rise very considerably;—probably in New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Rhode-Island. Whether they can be made with equal advantage or to answer valuable purposes, to the Southward of Rhode Island or New-York, I cannot form any accurate judgment, from any information I possess:—though it would
inquestionably be a great public advantage to have a dock near the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, and another still further south, if circumstances will admit. Docks for repairing ships ought to be co-located to the sea, and yet not easily accessible to any enemy. Yards for building the ships where large quantities of materials would be deposited (the destruction of which would always be an object with an enemy) should be according to the opinion of Mr. Humphreys, a gentleman of considerable science and experience in naval architecture, "in the vicinity of commercial city, for the convenience of procuring able workmen within the reach of good white oak timber in fresh water, where timber may be deposited without danger from the worms; on a river running East and West, or nearly so, with a light bank, and where the harbour is secure from fresher, and stormy weather, out of the reach of an enemy—and near a good stream of water, 18 or 20 feet higher than the surface of the river, for the convenience of making lock docks sawing timber, and for many other valuable uses."
Perhaps the most expeditious mode of building ships immediately wanted, will be to set them up in several different places, and by such means avail ourselves of the resources of different parts of the country. I am by no means certain that this method will not also be the most economical under present circumstances, and with little seasoned timber in the country, and it will certainly distribute more equally among, the states the advantages which may arise from supplying the materials and labour. But the subject being new, I am not possessed of sufficient information, to state with precision where these places ought to be. At a future time, when the pressure may be less, and our experience greater, two or three places, uniting the greater number of advantages, may be fixed on for building all the large ships of the United States.
The mode heretofore pursued for obtaining naval stores, for the ships in public service, has been to get such supplies on the spot, as could be procured on moderate terms by the agent for building or equipping the ship—sending from Philadelphia, or elsewhere, such articles only, as could not be so supplied. Until it can be ascertained, what places should be selected for permanent building yards, no great inconvenience will result from pursuing the mode already adopted, for supplying the naval stores. Deposits of mails, to supply quickly vessels which may come in dismantled, will be made at Boston, and Norfolk—measures indeed have already been taken for this purpose, and like deposits must be made at New-York or Rhode Island—other articles required by vessels in distress, can generally be had in these places, and in our other commercial cities.
The business of naval armament being new in this country, and complicated; it is impossible in this early stage, to devise a perfect system on the subject. Every day's experience will add to the stock of knowledge possessed by the country; and it may be best for the public interest, that the Congress at their present session, should rely a little more on executive discretion than may hereafter be necessary. At the present session, it may be expedient and sufficient—that the president be authorised to procure by purchase or otherwise—12 ships of 74 guns, and six brigs or schooners to mount, not exceeding 18 guns: to take measures for procuring and depositing in dock of fresh water and in places of safety, such quantity of live-oak timber, proper for ships of 74 guns and frigates, not exceeding in the whole, such parts of the frames of 12 74 gun ships and as many frigates, as may be deemed essential to be of this species of timber:—to cause to be laid out in securing other kinds of timber for the future uses of the navy, a sum not exceeding 100,000 dollars: and to cause not exceeding three docks to be erected for the convenience of repairing ships. For so much of these objects as can be accomplished before the next session of Congress—an appropriation of 1,200,000 dollars, with a promise of further appropriations, may be sufficient.
I have suggested no plan for the encouragement of the manufacture of sail cloth. This subject will be better understood in Congress. A certainty of sale, as was already observed, will be encouraged enough for the growers of hemp.
I shall take the liberty to lay before you in a few days, such alterations in the rules for the government of the navy, as have been suggested by some of the most experienced captains, with my own observations. I have the honor to be,
With great respect and esteem, SIR, Your obedient servant, BENJAMIN STODDERT.
Cost of building and equipping a seventy-four gun ship, of 1620 tons, exclusive of military stores, 342,700 dollars. Annual expence of a 74 gun ship, per estimate, is 216,941 dollars.
Bank of Pennsylvania,
December 31, 1798.
The Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania are hereby notified that their Annual meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 1st day of February next at 10 o'clock.
By order of the Board, JONA. SMITH, cashier. jan 12
Lost, this Morning,
A CHECK, No. 178, on the Bank of the United States, for 175 dollars, drawn by J. B. Bond and drawn by Bond and Brookes, in favor of J. B. Bond: Also a five dollar note on the Bank of the United States, payment of the check is stopped. Whoever will deliver it to the post office at the corner of Market and 11th street, shall receive the five Dollars in reward.
BOND & BROOKES. jan. 12.

IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen linens and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell. 70 do. bleached and brown heffians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags. 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas 2 do. sealing-wax. 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth. 30 do. creps a la Morlaix 4 do. fail-twine. 12 do. ellipailles 1 do. watches. 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine. 90 do. patternberres 92 calfs claret. 45 do. Brittanias 130 do. fine long corded claret. 1 do. Holland canvas 1600 bushels fine salt. 1 do. Ruffia do. 40 casks of roll brimstone. 1 do. Ruffia sheetings 100 calfs of naval stores. 1 do. raven duck 50 logs prime mahogany. 2 do. Ruffia drillers 4 bds. coffee mills. 1 do. brown holland 4 bundles German steel. 2 do. Silena rolls 100 shells of slates and pencils. 1 do. Warendrop linen 1 package of scapes. 1 do. Carandules 1 do. woolen scapes, &c. 1 do. Kemish linens 4 chests of Nurenberg toys. 1 do. cambricks and lawns 3 bds. Glue. 1 do. diaper 40 kegs of yellow ochre. 12 do. stripes 3 bds. Glue. 12 do. checks 8 barrels of Lentilles. 1 do. Ruffia stripe 5 chests of prime red. 1 do. bunting for color 100 Holland cheese. 1 do. Madras handkerchiefs 30 kegs of pearl barley. 1 do. Turkey yarn 60 boxes of capers. 6 do. Arabia bags 400 do. of upper and sole leather. 1 do. fine hair ribband 300 boxes window glass. 3 do. bunting, assorted 800 Demijohns. 2 do. bobbin, assorted 10 boxes glass tumblers assorted. 1 do. fine blue liltados 2 bds. pumice stone. 5 do. fine men's flippers 1 do. of mill faws. 1 do. bed ticks 1 cask of cutlery. 2 do. bed ticks 1 quantity of stone jugs and pickling pots. 6 do. writing paper 100 bds. anchors, &c. 4 do. quilts 1 do. flax anchors, &c. November 12 tu&ft
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24 3wtf
EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Corner of Front and Market streets, Philadelphia. HAS JUST RECEIVED, BY the different arrivals, a large supply of Clocks and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials. CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Pliers, Sliding Tongs, Braces and Bits, Grooving tools, Saws, Scratch brushes, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, cast brass Bells, forged work and pinions, Emery, Rotten Stone, Pumice Stone, Bore, Spelter Solder, Brass, Steel and iron wire, sheet Brass, main springs and glasses gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired. nov. 21 eodtf
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, NO. 95, NORTH SIXTH STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6. tutba
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tuscarora Valley, Mifflin county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing Stream, that has full and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 taw
DRIED PEACHES, In barrels. Demijohns } BOTTLES. Claret } Porter, and } Port Wine } And Corks in Bales—For sale by BENJ. W. MORRIS. Dec. 20 eodtf
IRISH LINENS, 4-4 and 7-8th White Linens well assorted } Entitled to the Drawback. 3-4 Brown ditto ditto 3-4 Irish Chequers suitable for the Well-India Market. FOR SALE, On reasonable terms—by the Box or Bale, BY GAMBLE & HELMUTH, No. 148, South second-street. dec 19 3wtf
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the estate of JANE DAVIDSON, widow, deceased, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands against the said estate to render their accounts duly attested, to WM. DAVIDSON, or JAMES DAVIDSON, } Executors dec 31 3w3w
Canal Lottery, No. II. Will re-commence drawing, on Monday, the 7th of January next, and continue until finished. TICKETS to be had Eight Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street, where check books are kept for registering and examination of Tickets in the above, City of Washington and Pattenon Lotteries, &c. STATE OF THE WHEEL. One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000 Five 4,000 20,000 Two 2,000 4,000 Two 1,000 2,000 Ten 500 5,000 Twenty-seven 200 5,400 With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—The Lottery is more than two thirds drawn and above 15,000 dollars richer than at the commencement. Note, the business of a Broker duly attended to in all its branches. tu.fr. ouv. 9
For Sale, Several Interesting Files of Newspapers, Published in this City, for the year 1798, V 1-7. The Philadelphia Gazette. The Gazette of the United States. The True American. The Aurora. The above Files are complete, and in the best order. Enquire at No. 21, North Seventh-street, near Sugar Alley.
A Convenient two Story Brick House Suitable for a small Family. TO LET Apply as above. Jan. 3. ws6t
French Language. G. DUFIEF, No. 63, SOUTH SECOND STREET, WILL OPEN His DAY and EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N.B.—Private Tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10 ew
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jeff Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expence, and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought lays and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. 2wtf
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the tenth day of December, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, JOHN LAMBERT of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following, to wit: "A short and practical Essay on Farming; being the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection, and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Potomac and Alloway creek, in Salem county, West-Jersey—showing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "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 terms therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL. Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. dec. 13 1w4w
TO LET, And may be entered on in about two weeks from the date, TWO Ranges of stores and Compting Houses lately erected by the subscriber, just below Market-street wharf;—The stand for business equal to any in the city. For terms apply to PAUL BECK, jr. No. 11 South Water-street. Who has in store several boxes, chests and packages merchandise received from New-York per the Schooner Weymouth, Henry Allen master,—the owners are requested to call for them. dec. 31. mwf3w
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company. THE STOCKHOLDERS, ARE hereby notified that an Election for President, Managers and other officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the 14th January next at ten o'clock. WM. GOVETT, Secretary. dec 22 m&tu4w
TO BE LET, A NEAT, convenient two-story frame HOUSE and BAKE-HOUSE, situated in South Fourth street, below German street—The house is in complete order, having two rooms on a floor, with a spacious garret; the lot is 10-12 feet front on Fourth street, and 121-1-2 feet deep. Apply to CHRISTIAN BETZ, NO. 135, Mulberry-street. N.B.—As the property belongs to orphan children, it is expected that good security will be given for the rent. Philadelphia, december 11, 1798 1w3w
Stop the Democrat! ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. WHEREAS one JOSEPH HASLETT, calling himself a Physician, during his stay in Boston, (nearly five feet eight inches high, pale meagre face, sandy hair, generally powdered and turned up behind, small light blue eyes, two moles on his upper lip, one on each side, bad teeth, downcast look, rather a small pointed nose, very small hands, well shaped legs, neat in his dress, carried off with him a long dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, and a mixed colored coat, several pair of cashmere small-clothes, striped, colored and plain white waistcoats, a man of not much volubility of expression, but fond of reading and smoking segars) did, in April last, fraudulently Swindle a merchant in the aforesaid town, by forging a note of Six Hundred and Eighty dollars, forty five cents upon a merchant in Philadelphia, and negotiating the same. And also did, previous to the aforesaid date, Swindle and Defraud many others in the said town, and in the Southern States. Be it known to all men, that the sum of One Hundred Dollars will be paid to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and deliver him the said Joseph Haslett into the custody of Mr. Oliver Hartshorne, deputy sheriff and gaoler of Boston aforesaid, who will pay the aforesaid sum of One Hundred Dollars and all reasonable charges attending the taking and conveying him the said Joseph Haslett's person into the custody of him the aforesaid sheriff. Boston, January 18, 1799. This advertisement is inserted not only for the satisfaction of these merchants alluded to above, but also to put the unwary and honest merchant on his guard. jan. 7. 3t
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319 HIGH STREET, Latest London & Irish Editions. GEORGE DAVIS's Fall Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collection he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's combining himself to the sale of Law-Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him. His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them—and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their addresses (post-paid) they shall be sent. nov 26 m&tham
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 per square Foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunners stores of all kinds. Tin-pipes No 1—1-3 cross boxes. Patent shot in casks of 500. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted. For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 3th street. oct. 1. eodtf
NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c. Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third-street.
THE Proprietor, in compliance with his promise to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and interesting publications, has now added to his former collection Four Hundred Volumes of miscellaneous works, comprising nearly all the latest published Novels and Dramatic productions;—catalogues of which are ready for delivery to subscribers. N. B. Subscribers, and others, who will retain Books taken from the Library previous to theICKNETS, are requested to return them immediately: the fines will be charged from the 14th of November. For Sale, Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Soucong TEAS. dec. 13. tshm8w
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America—By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "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." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentleman Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers—Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the said building, which makes it perfectly convenient. november 6 th8w
THE CREDITORS, OF JOHN M'DONALD, OF PHILADELPHIA. ARE hereby notified, that application to the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Philadelphia—for the benefit of the Act of the General Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing that the person of a Debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, &c.—passed the 4th day of April, anno domini 1798; and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Wednesday, the second day of January next for a hearing of said John M'Donald and his Creditors, where you may attend. JOHN M'DONALD dec 19 wed3t
PROPOSALS, FOR CARRYING Mails of the United States, On the following roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, until the 13th day of February next, inclusive. 1st. FROM Philadelphia by Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New-Brunswick, Woodbridge, Rahway, Elizabethtown and Newark to New-York six times a week. From May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at New-York in nineteen hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) by 8 o'clock, A. M.—Returning; leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia in eighteen hours the next day (Sunday excepted) by 7 A. M. From November 1 to May 1. The mail is to be taken from Philadelphia at the same hour and delivered at New-York by 9 A. M. in 20 hours; and is to be taken from New-York at 1 P. M. and delivered at Philadelphia at 8 A. M. in nineteen hours. 2d. From Philadelphia by Chester, Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Elkton, Charlton, Havre-de-Grace and Harford to Baltimore, six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 9 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore in 27 hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) at noon. Returning; leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 9 A. M. in 27 hours. 3d. From Baltimore by Bladensburg, Washington and Georgetown, to Alexandria six times a week. From April 1 to November 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the same day by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore the same day by 4 o'clock P. M. From November 1 to April 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next day (Sunday excepted) at 8 A. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day (Sunday excepted) at 4 P. M. 4th. From Philadelphia by Downingtown, Lancaster, Columbia, York, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Strasburg, Bedford, Somerset and Greenburgh to Pittsburgh once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Saturday at 4 A. M. arrive at Lancaster in the evening, arrive at York on Sunday noon, at Shippensburg on Monday, at 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Shippensburg the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next Thursday by 8 P. M.
NOTES. Note 1. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next. The contracts for the routes No. 1, 2, 3, are to continue in operation until the first day of October in the year 1800; and the contract for the route No. 4 is to continue until the first day of October in the year 1801. Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices on the routes where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every fifteen minutes delay (the impossibility of rivers excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed, in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue till the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. If any persons making proposals desires an alteration of the times specified he must state in his proposals the alteration desired and the difference it will make in the terms of his contract. Note 5. The usual penalties for misconduct in the carriers will be stipulated in the contract. Note 6. The mail on the route No. 1, shall be carried in a Sulkey during three months of the winter season, having a box or chest to secure the mail from rain. The mails on that route during the rest of the year and the routes No. 2 and 3 shall be always carried in a light box sufficient to defend it from the rain, or a box within the body of the stage. JOS. HABERSHAM, P. M. General. General Post-Office, Philad. Jan. 1, 1799. eodgw
FOR SALE, A well improved Plantation, Of one hundred and twenty acres, VERY beautifully situated in the county of Montgomery, about twenty miles from the city. The buildings are all new and finished so as to accommodate a genteel family only—For further information, enquire at the Pennsylvania Coat-of-Arms, nineteen miles from town, and three above Norris-town. december 15. fa.&wtf
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, (10 CHESTNUT-STREET) AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. $ june 11
THE SUBSCRIBER LATELY OF THE HOUSE OF LANE, GODFREY & Co. INFORMS his friends in particular, and the public in general, that he continues in the same line of business as formerly at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Morgan and Price, on Stampers's wharf, below the Drawbridge, where he has for sale a general assortment of bar, rod, sheet and hoop iron, country and English steel, open and ten plate irons, a few pair of double fortified 4 and 6 lb. iron cannon, cannon ball and grape shot, forge hammers and anvils, a quantity of cast iron ballast for vessels, chimney backs and jams on a new and improved plan. Hollow ware assorted. Orders for any kind of casting will be received at the store and executed at the air furnace at the shortest notice.
A small House to let, Above Fifth street—Enquire of the Subscriber, WM. LANE. jan. 3. eodgjt
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Thomas Brooks, late of the city of Philadelphia, Bras-Founder, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any demands against said estate to bring in their accounts properly attested for settlement to DAVID BROOKS, administrator. jan 2 yed3t
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30 93m
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. nov 17 5
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dit
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS, WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24 lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. nov. 24
The owners of the ship NEW-JERSEY from Canton expect in a few days part of the Cargo of that vessel in town, CONSISTING OF A general assortment of Silks & Sattins, Nankeens, White and Yellow, Cassia China Ware assorted Bohca } T E A S. Of excellent quality, and in Large and Small packages. Souchong } Hysou Skin } Young Hyson } Hyson, and Imperial For terms of sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archbald McCall, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, dec 26 5
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Candarides, Camphire, Schiba, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olyres, anchovies and capers Juniper berries A L S O—Italian lute strings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. november 3 5
POCKET BOOKS, for the year 1799. THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, BY WILLIAM T. BIRCH, No. 17, South Second-street. THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK; FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with miniature likenesses of the President of the United States and General Washington; containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and for an account of monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year new country dances, miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, new songs, a marketing table, and other useful tables. A L S O, THE GENTLEMEN'S, ANNUAL POCKET-REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with the same miniature likenesses, containing an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and a cash account, a list of the members of Congress, the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Judiciary, with an account of what is material in each; the Federal courts of law, Mint establishment, heads of all the most important acts of last session of Congress, a list of the stamp duties, of duties payable on goods imported and on domestic articles, a list of the British navy several useful tables, and other interesting matter. The above books are nearly bound in red leather with tucks and pockets. Sold also by G. Hill, Baltimore; Somerville, New-York; Bailey and Waller, Charleston; and by the principal booksellers in Boston. WHERE ALSO MAY BE HAD, [price 12 1-2 cents.] Heads of the most important acts of the last session of Congress, printed in a pocket size, and neatly done up in marble paper. W. Y. Birch has for sale, a good assortment of merchants' account books, paper and other stationery goods, playing cards, hair and leather trunks, dec 19 w4w
All Persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL COOPER, late of this city, Physician, deceased, are requested to make payment to the Subscribers:—And those persons who have any demands against the said Estate, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement to SAMUEL COATES, THOMAS MORRIS, MORDECAI LEWIS, or ELLISTON PEROT, } Executors of the Will of the said Samuel Cooper. Phila. 12 mo. 26, 1798. eodgt
Several of the Doctor's books are missing, in particular five or six volumes belonging to sets. It is supposed they have been lent to some of his friends who will oblige the Executors by returning them without delay. MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. Saw