Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-12-26 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1957.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
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.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON PACKET, HULINGS COMPARTMENT, Master, BURTHEN about 1,500 barrels, a good strong ship, has excellent accommodations for passengers, may be sent to sea with small expense. She is lying at Milliner's wharf. For further particular enquire of Isaac Harvey, jun. or Smith & Ridgway.
Isaac Harvey, jun. or Smith & Ridgway. November 16. Said ship if not sold on, or before the 5th of December, will on that day, in the evening, be offered for sale by public auction, at the mercantile coffee-house. Smith & Ridgway, Isaac Harvey, jun. dec. 3.
JAMAICA RUM. THE CARGO, Of the ship CHARLES, Captain Salter, From the North side of JAMAICA, Near 200 hhds. of fine high proof JAMAICA RUM, Now Landing at South Street Wharf. PETER BLIGHT. november 10.
THE SHIP CHARLES, Captain Salter, Coppered, mount twelve 6 pounders and thirty-five men—returns immediately to JAMAICA, for Passage apply as above. dec 17.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE. The Swedish Snow MARIA, 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 whole-sale 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, and 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 Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, jun. august 3.
BOSTON BEEF, 300 Barrels in Shipping Order. FOR SALE BY JOHN SETRIN, No. 96, North Front Street. Who wants to Charter, A GOOD STOUT VESSEL, Of about 300 Tons burthen. HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 40 Pipes of Madeira Wine, 3 years old. nov 21.
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood, WILL take freight on very moderate terms, and sail about the 10th instant. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's wharf, or Willings & Francis, Penn Street. november 16.
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 conspicuously for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad Cloths Callicoes Vell Patterns of all kinds And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10.
For New York & Boston. The new and fast sailing Schooner PRESIDENT-PACKET, James BRACKEN, master, WILL sail with all convenient speed—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Chestnut-Street wharf. WHO HAS FOR SALE, On board said Schooner, 30 bbls. of cod-fish finest quality 20 do. of herring and mackerel 10 do. of mackerel A small quantity of smoked herring 60 bbls. of winter pears 1000 bunches of onions 4000 lbs. of excellent cheese, Philadelphia, d. c. 12.
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 freights, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blankets 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.
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, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound Eastern 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 Millers, Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, jun. december 21.
FOR BREMEN, THE BRIG SPECULATION, AREND WIFTING, MASTER, NOW laying at Henry Pratt's wharf, below Race Street—the is a Bremen bottom; two hundred and twenty tons burthen; will sail with all possible dispatch—For freight or passage apply to PRATT & KINTZING, no. 95, north Water Street.
Who have for sale, a variety of GERMAN GOODS, —VIZ.— Ticklenburghs Paternabones Ozanbrigs Checks Hessian Stripes Brown rolls Slippers Coffee bags Cambricks Platillas Twine Brittanias Glass tumblers Estopailles Port wine Creas a la Morlaix Window glass Bielefeld linen Brimstone, &c. Dorolas th. la. mo. 3w december 13.
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE ARMED SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 340 Tons, A stout well found vessel. She is now ready to receive her Cargo, and will sail on the first opening of the river. Three-fourths of her Loading being already provided—for Freight for the remainder, or Passage, apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. dec. 13.
Nicklin & Griffith, IT IS FOR SALE, Sail Cloth by the bale or piece, (No. 1 & 8) One bale of fencing-twine Copper in sheets, from 24 by 48 to 48 by 60 inches Two tubs raised copper full bottoms Queens' ware, assorted in crates London porter in bottles, contained in cases Empty port-wine bottles Yellow ochre in casks Cochineal in serons Indigo in do. & casks 35 cases and trunks of muslins, ginghams, dimities, mouselines and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West India market 12 trunks painted calicoes 4 bales calimique, assorted 1 do. coarse woollens Old Madeira wine Sheathing paper English nails in casks, assorted, The Brig AMAZON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. december 19.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JAMES THOMPSON, of the Indian Quay, Fourth Street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers—and those who have any demands against the said estate, are requested to send in their accounts duly attested for settlement, to MARGARET THOMPSON, Administrator. JOHN THOMPSON, Administrator. nov. 23.
Massachusetts District. BY virtue of a Warrant from the honorable John Lowell, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Massachusetts, there will be exposed to sale at Auction, at the Marshal's Office in Boston, on Tuesday the first day of January next, at eleven o'clock, a certain Box of Watches, seized from the wreck of the ship CONSTANCE, stranded at Cape Cod, and for which no claimant has appeared—said Box of Watches are to be sold for the payment of Freight, Salvage, and other charges, and for the benefit of all concerned,—viz.— Tin Box containing 40 Silver Watches 37 Gold ditto 4 Papers Trinkets SAMUEL BRADFORD, marshal, of Massachusetts. Dated at Boston, Dec. 6. 1798. 17 dec 4.
REMOVAL. GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 25, South Third Street, to No. 92, South side of Market-Street, near the corner of Third Street, and is now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the ships William Penn, Amiable, and Jane, from London, and per Chesapeake and Thomas from Liverpool, and will be sold low for cash, or approved notes at a short date, viz, London 7-4 Superfine Cloths and Callicoes, fashionable colours Yorkshire 7-4 do. and do. Mixed and plain coatings Welsh flannels Kenley beaver, for Spencers Jeanmies and Tabby cords Velvets and velveteens Velvets and thicksets 7, 8, 4 and 11-8 cotton and linen checks 7 3 and 4 4 bed ticks 6-4 and 7-4 bed ticks London chintz and chintz furnitures Furniture cottons, Do. dimities Purple and chintz shawls Silk do. Camel's hair do. Silk, cotton, and worsted hose India and British muslins of every description Black and white craps Turkey and paper fans Trains assorted in small cases Umbrellas Poelings and fatinas Laces and edgings Ribbands Silk Mouselines Superfine French cambricks Cambricks muslins Do. threads Pullicat and Madras Handkerchiefs, And an elegant assortment of Brussels and Wilton Carpeting. november 17.
DRIED PEACHES, In barrels Claret, Porter, and Port Wine } BOTTLES. And Corks in Bales—For sale by BENJ. W. MORRIS. Dec. 20.
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, NO. 56, NORTH SIXTH STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6.
BOOK-KEEPING. Wants a Place, IN AN ELIGIBLE ACCOUNTING-HOUSE or OFFICE, A PERSON that Writes well, is a Ready Reckoner, a practical Book Keeper, and can be well recommended, a line, (for personal application) directed to M. W. No. 71, North Seventh Street, will be duly attended to. N. B. Books closed, and new Accounts opened, Partnership Accounts adjusted, or any business in the Book-Keeping line, done at the above place, or abroad of Evenings. dec 17.
Gentle Boarding & Lodging. SEPARATE and ready furnished Apartments with gentle Boarding and Lodging for the accommodation of four Gentlemen (with their Ladies, if required) may be had at No. 163, Arch Street, Dec. 14.
THIRTY DOLLARS, WILL be paid for apprehending and lodging in any goal in the United States, the following deserters from the Delaware Schooner of War, viz.— Thomas Jones, seaman, formerly residing in Meade Alley, Southwark, light hair, fair complexion and blue eyes, about five feet nine inches high. Thomas Brown, ordinary seaman, about five feet three inches high, light hair, grey eyes and swarthy, about 23 years of age, also. Richard Culven, ordinary seaman, about five feet six inches high, aged twenty-three years, light hair, blue eyes and swarthy.—Culven and Brown are both natives of Philadelphia, and are supposed to be concealed by some of their acquaintances in this city. STEPHEN DECATUR, Commander of the Delaware Schooner of War. dec 17.
The Subscriber have for sale, Madeira Wine, in quarter casks Red Port ditto, in Pipes, Huds and quarter casks Old Madeira ditto, fit for immediate use French Brandy Spanish ditto, (not colored) Medoc Claret, in Casks Fir: Port Portgals 1 new Cable, 9 inches 1 ditto 12 inches 1 new Hawser, 7 inches. Philips, Cranch & Co. dec 17.
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, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries A L S O,—Italian Jute strings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3.
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. Old Madeira Wine, 27 pipes of old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks, for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS. Nov. 30. JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, RUM and Port Wines, &c. &c. Nov. 1.
NOTICE. PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, Esq. major SAMUEL 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 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 sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Vane, 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.
WANTED. Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children. Enquire at this office. dec 4.
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 exertion 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.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of the late WILLIAM CLIFTON, deceased, and who have not already produced their accounts, are requested to send them to the subscriber at no. 172, north Second Street. ELIZABETH TUCKER, Adm's Philadelphia. nov. 29, 1798.
JOHN SHIELDS, BROKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow citizens for their past favors and acquaints them that he is returned from Chestnut Hill, to his former residence, the House No. 22 Chestnut between Front and Second Streets, WHERE he holds himself ready to execute their commands in every branch of his profession, trusting that from a residence in this city of 35 years he has in his power to render them essential service, assuring them that his commission shall be as low as any in town. Lots, Lands, Houses, Vessels, Certificates of every description and Bills of Exchange, bought and sold, the dockets carefully examined, and clear titles made upon the shortest notice, by the public's humble servant, John Shields. Good negotiable Notes discounted at a low premium. november 7.
FOR SALE, A Tan-Yard, with about thirty two acres of Land, at Rock-Run, on the Head of the Tive water of Susquehanna, in Harford county, Maryland, whereon is now standing five Vats, a Still & Mill and Tan House, with conveniences of Water and other necessaries for an extensive Yard, a Dwelling-House, Kitchen and divers other useful buildings is credit thereon, some of the lands in lots well improved, a good flowing Fishery on the shore. The improving Town of Havre de Grace, is about six miles distant and vessels coming down the River, pass close by the premises. A convenient situation to get Bark, a bark of which with the utensils for Tanning, and all the hides in the Vats may be had with the Tans. For terms apply to John Wilson, near Harford Town, or the subscriber on the premises. ISAAC WILSON, 12th mo. 14th.
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. WILLIAM HUDSON, SAMUEL YORKE. WILLIAM HUDSON, NO. 54, NORTH FRONT STREET, Has for sale on the usual terms, a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. Dec. 10.
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. NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of deceased for Hugh Lodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to MARIA LODGE, administratrix. SAMUEL LODGE, administrator. nov. 20. Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of bonded Debt, hanging in the name of Robert Whittemore, of Chelsea, London, the said Certificates having been forwarded by the ship Eliza, Harvey, from London for New-York, captured by the French, and supposed to be lost. No. 11437, 6 Per Cent. Stock, dated New-York, 18th April, 1796, for Dollars 1481.47. No. 8171, 3 Per Cent. dated New-York, 18th April 1796, for Dollars 400. SAMUEL MILBANK. november 18.
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, hanging in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost 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.
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH, HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 54, South Front Street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East India DRY GOODS, most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N. B. A few Cases of Nuremberg TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the case only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798. dtf.
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 shars—also 3, 3 1/2, 4, and 6 clouts—springs—tacks—screw nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-Street.
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tierces bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular } Madeira Wines Teneriffe do. in hogsheads and pipes Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Ginghams, Dimities, Muslins &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and to coils of cordage Wrising tapes, ink bands and presses 20 purchases Jamaica rum 1 bale framing twine 160 bundles sheathing paper. Nicklin & Griffith. april 7.
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATTS, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and twenty three acres, the Teflator's late residence, situated in North Susquehanna Hundred, Cecil county, Maryland, about three miles from the tide-water of Susquehanna, and at a convenient distance from several places of worship of Friends and Presbyterians. On the premises are a Tan yard and conveniences belonging thereto, in good repair a dwelling-house, stable, orchard and other improvements, with 12 or 15 acres of good watered meadow, and a sufficient proportion of valuable timber. For terms apply to the subscriber, in West Nottingham, about 3 miles from the premises. THOMAS WARING, Executor 12th mo. 11th, 1798.
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. dec. 17.

Delaware & Schuylkill Canal. THE Stockholders are hereby notified that the Election for President and Managers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office on the first second-day in January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Susquehanna & Schuylkill Canal. The Stockholders are hereby notified, that the Election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office, on the first second-day in January next at ten o'clock.
GEO. WORRALL, sec'y to Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Company. dec 19
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Afforted Buttons, About 300. Sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Melford & Willis. No. 78, North Front near Arch Street.
WANTED, ABC UT fifty Casks of Flag Annatto or Rocca, Apply as above. dec 21
THE FORMS, As preferred by the Commissioners of Pennsylvania, for the return of DWELLING HOUSES, LANDS and SLAVES, may be had at Joseph & James Cruckshank's, No. 27, Market Street. Dec. 20
To be sold, The time of a stout, healthy Negro Lad, aged about 17 years, and bound to serve until 21; he is honest, industrious and of usual business of a family, and has been accustomed to wait on table—Apply to BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, No. 43, Arch Street. december 19
FLOUR, FOR SALE, DELIVERABLE at New-Castle or Port Penn, by LEVY HOLLINGSWORTH & SON dec 19
IRISH LINENS, 4-4 and 7-8d. White Linens well assorted 2-3 Brown ditto 3-4 Irish Checks suitable for the Drawback West-India Market. FOR SALE. On reasonable terms—by the Box or Bale. By Gamble & Helmuth, No. 138, South Front Street. dec 19
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCHMAKER, HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second Street—where he has for Sale, A VARIETY OF Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction. An assortment of Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore. An Apprehension wanted. november 12
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on any account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec 29
70 hhds. Santa Cruz Sugar OF excellent quality (in stores of John Nixon, Esq., and Co.) A quantity of SAIL CANNASS, and a Box of Mops, for sale, by STEPHEN KINGSTON, dec 21
A Ring of Small Keys. Was lost yesterday afternoon—any person delivering them at this Office will be rewarded. dec 27
14 Pipes Madeira Wine, FOR SALE BY Crooke Stevenson, No. 4, South Water-Street. dec 22
This Day Published, And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-Street, (Price 1-8th of a Dollar.) AN ORATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798. At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By Josiah Quincy. "The inroads upon our public Liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to disunite and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. august 11
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110, 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 21
PRINTING WORK, Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE, At the OFFICE OF THE GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Oct. 13.
T E A. A Few Casks of IMPERIAL TEA, For sale, on reasonable terms, at No. 43, South Second-Street. dec 22
On Saturday next, the 29th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee House will be sold for a approved indorsed note at three months, THE BRIGANTINE SALLY, With her appurtenances as she came from Sea, an inventory of which may be seen at the Auctioneer's, this is the tonnage measurement, built of white oak in the State of New-Jersey, and now lies at Mr. Eyres wharf in Kennington. FOOTMAN & Co. auctioneers. dec 24
UNITED STATES, } S. Pennsylvania District. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a writ to me directed, from the Honourable RICHARD PETERS, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the house of James Ath. Esq. in Third Street, on Saturday the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, 2 Hogheads and 2 Barrels of Spirits. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said Court. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshals Office, Dec. 15th, 1798.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING A NEW UNIVERSAL GAZETTEER, OR MODERN GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY: CONTAINING, A full and authentic description of all the Empires, Kingdoms, Republics, States, provinces, Islands, Cities, Towns, Rivers, Seas, Bays, Gulfs, and Harbors in the known world. LIKEWISE, The Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the inhabitants; with many interesting particulars relative to Trade, Manufactures, and Natural Curiosities. By JOSEPH SCOTT, AUTHOR OF THE UNITED STATES GAZETTEER.
The advantages which this work possesses over every publication of the kind, are, 1st. IT will contain descriptions of many thousand places, which are not found in any of our Gazeteers. 2d. The new political divisions which have taken place, in those countries of Europe, in consequence of the French revolution; whilst a due regard will be paid to the old divisions, for the sake of those who read History. 3d. The account of several thousand places, will be more copious than is found in any other similar work. 4th. Many errors in former publications will be corrected, relative to latitude, longitude, situation, and extent of towns and countries. 5th. With respect to that part of the work which relates to the United States, the author has received upwards of six hundred letters, and is daily receiving more, from gentlemen of the first information, in different parts of the Union, which will enable him to give a much more copious and correct topographical account of our country, towns, rivers, soil, produce, and natural curiosities, than has ever been published.
CONDITIONS. I. The new Universal Gazetteer will be printed on fine paper, with a handsome type, in octavo. II. It will be comprised in thirty, or thirty-two numbers, of 56 pages each. III. Each number is to be a quarter of a dollar, to be paid on delivery. IV. In the course of the publication twenty-five maps will be delivered. Also, two plates, explanatory of the first principles of geography and astronomy. V. The work will be published with all possible expedition. VI. A list of the subscribers names will be annexed to the work. Subscriptions are received by the Author at No. 295 Market-Street. Dec. 24.
POCKET BOOKS, for the year 1799. THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, By WILLIAM Y. 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.
THE GENTLEMAN'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 neatly bound in red leather with racks and pockets. Sold also by G. Hill, Baltimore; Somerville, New-York; Bailey and Walker, 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
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
RICKETT'S CIRCUS. MR. RICKETT, With the most sincere respect, acquaints his friends and the public, that he has returned to Philadelphia, and will open his CIRCUS in Chestnut Street, next Wednesday evening, with a variety of NEW PERFORMANCES, some of which he folded during his tour through Canada, &c. Amongst which are, a full representation of an INDIAN SCALP DANCE Which he acquired from the chiefs of the Seven Nations at Caughnawaga. A GRAND CATACUMBE, Consisting of Warriors in the dress of the different nations of Asia, Africa, Europe and America. The exercise of the BROAD SWORD, In which he will introduce the GUARDS of each nation, and also a new AMERICAN GUARD mounted on the charger Coroplancer. A representation of REAL ACTION, Together with a number of extraordinary feats of Horsemanship, Stage Performances, Songs, Dances, and other agreeable entertainments, which he will not at present pretend to particularize, as he hopes by his exertion to render real satisfaction, and merit a continuance of that generous approbation and support which he so often experienced in this city, and for which he will ever feel the deepest sense of gratitude. In the course of the evening there will be displayed several ludicrous scenes, in one of which Mr. R. will appear in a Canada Winter Dress. The whole to conclude with Essex going to the Election at St. Lawrence. N.B. The Circus has undergone a complete repair and is furnished with stoves that must render it extremely comfortable. The doors will be open at six—the performance to commence precisely at seven o'clock. Box, one dollar; Pit, half a dollar. Tickets to be had at the Bar of Gillers' Hotel , and at the Ticket Office adjoining the Circus. dec 24
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. mktu4w dec 22
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 portion 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
AN ACT, Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be presented for allowance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which, according to the course of the Treasury have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be forever barred and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the proper creditors, or their legal representatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this Act to be published in one or more of the public papers of each state. (Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate. Pro. Tem. Approved July 9, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. W. I. S. Mar. December 13.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been fulfilled, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28
EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Corner of Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia. HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the different arrivals, a large supply of Clock and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials. CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Pliers, Sliding Tongues, Braces and Bits, Grooving tools, Saws, Scratch brushes, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, call brass bells, forged work and pinions, Binery, Rotten stone, Pumice stone, Borax, Spelter Solder, Brass, Steel and Iron wire, Steel Brads, main Springs and glassed gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired nov. 21
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26.
To the SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the COMMONWEALTH of PENNSYLVANIA, in General Assembly met.
THE MEMORIAL, Of the Incorporated company, styled "the President, Managers and Company, of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation, Respectfully Sheweth,"
THAT your MEMORIALISTS, since their incorporation, employing their best skill, assisted by an able and experienced engineer, have, to the utmost extent of their resources, and with all diligence, exerted themselves in the prosecution of the great work committed to their management, and have, from time to time, communicated, to the Legislature and their fellow-citizens, its gradual progress, and the difficulties they have labored under from sundry causes; the chief of which have been, the great increase in the price of labor, a growing scarcity of money, and more particularly the liberty allowed by law, even for solvent shareholders, to refuse payment and forfeit their shares, when they get discouraged or dissatisfied with the work, under an apprehension that it cannot be completed within the time prescribed in the Act; and that it is better to forfeit a part of their interest early, than to forfeit their whole rights and privileges to the Legislature at last, if the Canal should not be completed at the expiration of 10 years from the date of the act, which will be on April 10th 1802.
To those communications, remaining among your files, and for the most part collected and laid before the public, in a large printed pamphlet, your memorialists again pray attention, and particularly to the address and petition presented early in the last session of the Legislature; which has an immediate connexion with that important object, then and now claiming the most serious public consideration—namely "the means of introducing a copious supply of water into our city and suburbs, as well for culinary uses, as for cleansing our streets, the extinguishment of fire, and for Fountains and Reservoirs, tending both to ornament, health, and a purer atmosphere, in the dry and warm seasons."
Your memorialists, by section 3d and 4th of their act of incorporation, are authorised and empowered, by means of the said Canal, "to supply the city of Philadelphia and its neighborhood, with water" (for the aforesaid purposes) "at limited prices, in proportion to the capital to be expended on the work"; and, for that end, to take as much water from the river Schuylkill at, or within a mile below the mouth of Stony Creek , as will pass through a water-way of thirty feet in width; and also, if any lower cut between Delaware and Schuylkill, for the general purposes of the works, be necessary near the city, they are vested with power "to take water from any of the streams lying between the North and South branches of the Schuylkill, and to conduct them into the said Canal;" which includes the waters of Wissahickon-Creek , the Runs emptying at, and below, the Falls , Cobockson-Creek , the three mile-run , Logan's mill-run , and Frankford-Creek .
That the act of incorporation was founded chiefly on the statement of a previous survey and level, made from Philadelphia to Norristown at private expence, with a view to watering the city, and finding a point in Schuylkill, from which a supply of water might be carried to the highest part in the ground plots of the city and its suburbs, adequate to all the purposes contemplated for health, use and ornament upon any probable increase of inhabitants for generations yet to come; and to be, at the same time, connected with the great plan of our Inland Navigation.
That as soon as the company was organized, the President and Managers (although they had full confidence in the accuracy of the previous level, ascertaining the river Schuylkill, at the mouth of Stone-Creek , to be of sufficient height above the highest part of the City, for the joint purposes of watering the fame, and of navigation) were sensible that more remained to be done before they could commence their operations; and, therefore, on the 21st of August 1792, a special committee of three members was appointed, with the following instructions, viz. "To examine, survey & level the ground, between Schuylkill and Delaware from the upper side of Stone-Creek , to the north bounds of the city; and to determine and mark out the most eligible track for the intended Canal; and also to ascertain its dimensions, with the grounds necessary to be purchased for the same." This Committee completed the business of their appointment, in the month of September, and the beginning of October following, having placed 113 level-stakes from Norriton mill-dam to Broad-street continued, that is, one stake or post in about every fifty perches, the whole distance or length of the Canal being seventeen miles and 255 perches; and having reported at large to the Board of Managers, they immediately commenced and prosecuted their operations, until the arrival of their Engineer from England; whose first service was to re-examine the proposed track and level of the Canal, with the projections and plans for carrying on, and complicating, the fame. The result was, that in the three separate levels, he found a perfect agreement, within about two inches, in 17 miles and three quarters; and that the dimensions and track of the Canal, from the nature of the ground, could not have been laid off better; excepting only that he recommended a greater
* The 1st or previous level was made as private citizens chiefly by Tench Francis and Timothy Matlack Esqs.; the 2d as a committee of the Canal Company, by David Rittenhouse, L. L. D., William Smith, D. D., and Samuel Powell Esq., and the 3d by Wm. Weston, Esq. engineer.
slope in the banks. That although failing in success in our applications to the Legislature for aid, either by loan, free gift or participation of shares (after the example of the Levee to their inland navigation has given) nevertheless, (till depending on the future aid of an enlightened Legislature, continued their exertions; and their last address to the Legislature in December, 1797, (to which "That with great satisfaction they observed a deep and serious impression made upon the minds of the citizens of this commonwealth, from the losses and calamities occasioned, by the former, and then recent, peccantial and contagious fickleness in our metropolis under Divine Providence, of guarding against their feverish, whether the contagion be imported from abroad, or generates at home, it affects, sanctioned by the address of the chief executive magistrate, that the interposition of the legislature will be indispensable, in order to ensure such a supply of water through the medium of canals, for the cleanliness and convenience of the city, and its environs in the Northern Liberties and Southwark, appears to have become essential to the general convenience, as well as to the health of the community;" to which it was added by terms, that "the business of the city had (then) twice within a period of four years (and now thrice within a period of five years, with aggravated severity) been endangered, its population dispersed, and its prosperity endangered; and that the whole commonwealth was, therefore, deeply concerned, independent of every sentiment of compassion, and upon a mere calculation of interest to employ every effort of wisdom and finance, to protect the feat of our government and commerce from the return of so dreadful an evil."
Your memorialists further represented, in their Address and petition aforesaid, "That in the Canal under their direction, being in great forwardness (indeed at least half completed in expense, according to their Act of Incorporation to answer the double purpose of navigation and watering the city) if delayed by the Legislature, and Corporate Bodies of the city and its suburbs, would yield the surest and readiest means for accomplishing the benevolent purposes proposed, and that probably within the short period of two years; and that they considered it as their duty, by every means in their power, to expedite to great a work, under the sanction, and with the aid of the Legislative and Corporate Bodies aforesaid;" submitting to the Legislature a proposition under three heads, for a speedy issue to the undertaking.
That early in the said month of December, upon the application of the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia, a negotiation was commenced between them and the Canal Board, and Committees appointed on each part, viz. a joint Committee for the Select and Common Councils, and also a joint Committee of the Managers and Stockholders of the Canal Company. In an early stage of this negotiation, sundry queries were made on the part of the joint Committee of the City Councils, to the joint Committee of the Managers and Stockholders of the Canal Company, and answered by the latter, December 19th, 1797, in their address to the former, annexed to the printed report of the Select and Common Councils, to which your memorialists refer for the general account of the whole negotiation between the two bodies, dated January 31st 1798. In that report it is stated by the joint Committee of the Select and Common Councils, "That among the various methods which have been suggested, for introducing a sufficient quantity of wholesome water into the city, none have appeared to your committee so well calculated to ensure the attainment of that desirable object, as the completion of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal; That impressed with this belief, and convinced that the prosecution of this object, would also contribute to aid the great and important undertaking of inland navigation as this canal forms a capital link in the great chain of navigation between our metropolis, and the Ohio and the western lakes;" they considered "that in addition to contributing to the health of the community, they would ensure the prosperity of the city by taking effectual measures for accomplishing this undertaking;" in which opinion the canal committee could not but heartily concur; more especially as the introducing a copious supply of water into the city and its suburbs, was one of the chief objects of our incorporation; upon which object, in order to construct the canal upon a level and of dimensions sufficient for accommodating the city and suburbs with water (to the amount of half a million of cubic feet per hour) a sum has been already expended, at least equal to what the canal for the purposes of navigation alone would have cost; and therefore that the double object of watering the city, and completing the canal as a great link of navigation for the special benefit of the city, as well as of our general country commerce, ought not to be separated; and indeed, in the belief of your memorialists, cannot be separated, as no other source, except from Schuylkill as high as Stone-creek , can be found for the necessary quantity of water; and if such necessary quantity could be found by the junction of various other streams, the cost would far exceed that of introducing water by means of that canal, and occasion a great loss of time, in exploring new sources, when an obvious plan is at hand, and half completed at the cost of the stockholders of the canal company.
Your memorialists need scarcely add that the negotiation between the Canal company and the city councils necessarily terminated with the last session of the legislature, without producing any effect for the great object in view, no funds being provided or aid given to enable the canal corporation, or the corporation of the city, either jointly or separately, to prosecute the work, or their respective parts of it, according to the act

IMPORTED IN THE LAST ARRIVALS, Superfine, fine and common cloths Swadowns Baizes Velvets Velverets Printed calicoes Furniture & fancy dimities Hair ribbands Sewing silk Brussels and Persia carpets Buttons For sale, for cash or credit, by SAMUEL MERRICK. no. 243 Arch Street.
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, 2 and 3 Brown 7-8 beated Linens Irish Hackles Flax Scots Thread Men and Women's Combs Ruslia Duck, of an excellent quality, and 100 hds. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. est. no. 17
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.
ANY French Ladies and Gentle- men wanting passage for France, can obtain it in a Vessel at New-York, by applying to Messrs Gahn & Munford in that City. Dec. 18.
NOTICE. All Persons indebted to the Estate of Wil- iam Beauchamp, lately deceased, are de- sired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Sam'l. Price, executor. nov 20
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, Belfast Canvass, No. 1, to 7, On moderate terms for Cash or a short credit James Lyle, South Seventh Street, near Chestnut. nov 16
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, Chestnut- 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 400 lbs Fine Flax Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis: Penn-street, } November 28 } $
Wants a Place, A WOMAN with a good Basket of Milk, Enquire at No. 58 South Front Street, Dec. 10.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD DESERTEd last night, a second time from the Marine Camp, David Loper, a fitter.— He had when he went away, a plain tin jacket and well-light blue overalls, a round hat which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first desertion, and a pair of new shoes. He is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair of low complexion and a mirth in his upper lip. His back is full sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his filing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New Jersey. TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are Woodland, the rest Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Timber-Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the county road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippen, between Second and Third Streets. dec 4
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make pay- ment, 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
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the Estate of SAM- UEL WALLIS, esq. of Morrey 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 required to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement. JOHN WALLIS, } Administrators. WILLIAM ELLIS, } DANIEL SMITH, } JOHN ADLUM, } december 13
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
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
Lancaster County Butter, IN KEGS,—FOR SALE, Enquire at No. 92, Market-street, near Third-Street. dec 1
LAWRENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular } Wines. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Buttlekey, and for sale at the stores of Jeffe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 22
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the ship Louisa, lying near HUMPHEY'S Ship Yard. november 10.
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty, from HAMBURGH. Ticklenburghs, Oznabrigs, White Platillas Brown Silesias Bretagnes Hessian Rolls Brown Russia Sheetings German Lindseys, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK. no. 103 Market-street. nov 20
SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE to No. 9, South Front Street. Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 4 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 cases and cases, of su- perior quality, and a few Packages Glass and Queen's-ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Sea- leather, which will be sold very low to close the sale. Philadelphia, 14 mo. 12, 1798. $
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & CO. BEING dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the firm are requested to settle with the sub- scribers, and those to whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street. Who has on hand, TO BE DISPOSED OF ON LOW TERMS, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tamboured Muslins Guzzennas Bartas Coffees Rabobungies India Calicoes Book Muslins Colour d ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat hks. Brown Silesias Tickings, &c. &c. JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Russia Sheetings. nov 28
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Applica- tion to be made at this Office. nov 14
To the Creditors of the Subscribers. PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE, that we have ap- plied to the Judges of the Court of Common- Pleas, for the benefit of an act of assembly, passed the fourth day of April last; and they have appointed THURSDAY the 27th inst. to hear us and our Cre- ditors, in the City of Philadelphia, at such place where the Court may be held, and where you may attend if you please. PATRICK CAVANAUGH, JAMES DOUGHERTY, PETER G. ROSE, JOHN GREENE, LEWIS D. GRAFF, JAMES MCCALLEY, RICHARD STOKES dec. 8.
LOST, IN one of the streets between Union and Saf- fords, on the 5th instant, the outside Case of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a shield. Any person who may find the same, and will bring it to this office, will receive Four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the owner. dec. 7.
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 pro- duce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 239, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798
FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24
Bank of the United States. November 14, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT application will be made at the Trea- sury of the United States for the renewal of a Certificate of Six per Cent Funded Debt, No. 15,548, for 18,784 dollars, 33 cents, dated Register's Office, January 28, 1798, issued in the names of William Willink, Jan Willink, Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, Trustees for sundry money lenders in Amster- dam; which was forwarded the 11th of Janua- ry, 1798, under cover to Nicholas Odbes, esq. and lost by the capture of the ship Columbus, captain Skinner, from New-York for Amsterdam G. Simpson, cashier. nov 24
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Isaac Telfair, esq. deceased, are request- ed to make immediate payment, and those who have 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.
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, hemp linen and oznabrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hessians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for cof- fee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas 3 do. dowlas 30 do. creas & la Modais 12 do. sloopails 15 do. Bidefield linen 90 do. pattenborne 45 do. Britannias 1 do. Holland canvas 1 do. Russia do. 3 do. Russia sheetings 1 do. raven's duck 2 do. Russia drillens 1 do. brown holland 2 do. Silesia rouans 1 do. Washedrop linen 1 do. Caramboles 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. cambrics and lawns 1 do. diaper 12 do. stripes 18 do. checks 3 do. namias 1 do. Arabia stripe 1 do. bu. zig for color 1 pack. Madras hand- kerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribband 3 boxes tapes, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. five blue mittens 5 chests men's slippers 3 do. bed ticks 2 casks hog's bristles 6 chests writing paper 4 do. quills november 12
2 do. sealing-wax 3 packages oilcloth 4 do. sail-twine 1 do. watches 14 pipes Port wine 92 casks claret 130 do. fine long corked claret 1600 hucks fine salt 20 casks full brimstone 100 casks of naval stores 50 logs prime mahogany 4 hds. coffee mills 10 bundles German steel 10 chests of slates and pencils 1 package of slates 1 do. woolen caps, &c. 4 chests of Nuremberg toys 40 kegs of yellow ochre 3 hds. Glue 8 barrels of Lentilles 5 chests of prime red crust Holland cheese 10 kegs of pearl barley 50 boxes of capers 400 hds of upper and sole leather 300 boxes window glass 500 Demijohns 10 boxes glass tumblers assorted 2 hds. pumice stone 1 box of mill saws 1 cask of cutlery 1 quantity of stone jugs and pickling pots A few ships anchors, &c. to & f
JOHN MILLER, junr. Has returned to the City, AND IS REMOVING FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock near Third-Street. Where he has for Sale 250 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Coffees Bartas Mamoodies Humhums Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. The remains of a Stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens only, AMONGST THEM ARE, Cloths Coatings Blankets Kendal Cottons Hats, &c. ALSO, 100 Hhds. of Old Rum, Of a fine flavor, 3d to 4th proof. nov 10
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTEd. From a Detachment of Men under my com- mand, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. October 29. GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a di- mple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion, born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Bozier. Jacob Idem, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, State of Connecticut, a repeated deserter, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh com- plexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardiner, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing. All the above deserters are very much addic- ted to liquor, and will take other people's pro- perty if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, had on, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whosoever appre- hends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reason- able expenses, by applying to me as above. EDWARD MILLER, captain ad regiment of Infantry commanding. nov 10
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-Street; where he will thank- fully 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 respecta- ble parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent County, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in wood. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious Wagon floor under cover, a gran- ary, two Wagon houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), two Wagon houses, a Smoke House, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold toge- ther divided into smaller farms (or which the build- ings are conveniently situated) as may suit the pur- chaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Hor- ses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JON. m. tf. December 12.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the Es- tate of ISAAC TELFAIR, esq. deceased, are request- ed to make immediate payment, and those who have 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.
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. 12w
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 310 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 continuing 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 address (post-paid) they shall be sent. nov 26 m'etham
ADVERTISEMENT.
TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assisted 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 im- mediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, or to WILLIAM MOTT, their agent duly authorized; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not charged without delay. John Waddington John Rhodes } Assignees. John Allen } nov. 26 ruth&fatPr
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tulpehocken Valley, Milford 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 fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 tow
NOTICE. THE Stock-holders of the Company incorporat- ed for creating a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, are requested to attend their annual meeting on the first Monday in January next (being the 7th day of that month) at the City Hall, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur- pose of choosing a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer of the said Company for the ensuing year, as by law is directed. JOHN DORSEY, Sec'y, pro tem. dec 17 3awtfy
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Ex- change on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names of several public characters and reputa- ble merchants highly complimentary of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed, but I do not know the man; there are sufficient forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of New-Spa- pers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New Jersey, } October 24, 1798. }
NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c. Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third Street.
THE Proprietor, in compliance with his pro- mise to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and inter- esting publications, has now added to his former collection Four Hundred Volumes of miscella- neous 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 still re- tain Books taken from the Library previous to the sickness, are requested to return them imme- diately: the fines will be charged from the 14th of November.
FOR SALE, Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong TEAS. dec. 12. 16m8w
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 lan- guage 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, mod- eled out of that 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 gr. ounds of M. de Rulhiere's information seem in disputable, 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. 21. dec 19 wlt&w
An excellent Horse & Chaise, TO be sold on reasonable terms at the Livery Stable, No. 23 North Third-Street. N. B. The Horse belonged to a gentleman in one of the Troops in this City. dec 17 3aw2w
ALL PERSONS, HAVING claims against the ESTATE OF SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHANA SMITH, } Adm'r. or JOHN DORSET, } Executors. nov 9 3aw6w
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 dis- trict, 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 Bar- ton, M.D., Correspondent Member of the Socie- ty 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 Mass- achusetts 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, intitled "An act for the encourage- ment of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the time therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
JAVA COFFEE, 350 Bags of First Quality, Now landing from on board the ship INDIA, at Mr. Thos. Pennock's Wharf, and for sale by John Ashmead, No. 265, South Front-Street. WHO HAS ON HAND, For Sale, on reasonable terms, Coffees Bartas Black Taffaties, &c. dec 16 ctd&f
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double bitted, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—13, 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. Percussion charging copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlass. Gunners flutes of all kinds. Tin-plates No 1—2—3 crosst boxes. Pistols shot in casks of 500. each. London porter and stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in cases, assorted. For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. oct. 29.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCK HOLDERS, are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 8th of January next, (being the 16- cond Tuesday in the Month) for the elec- tion of twenty five Directors for the ensu- ing year. E. HAZARD, Sec'y. Dec. 12th.
An Apprentice Wanted. A YOUTH, Of Reputable Connection, & sufficient qualifications, is wanted as an Apprentice to the Business of a No- tary Public and Conveyancer.—Enquire of the Prin- ter. Dec. f. m. swi
FOR SALE, No. 7, SOUTH FOURTH-STREET. 1000 pieces Nankeens, A Box of Silks 20 Boxes powdered Sugar Candy of 133wt. A parcel very fine Coffea. C HAIGHT. dec 5 3aw2w
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 Morris-town. december 15 h. & w. f