Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-10-16 00:00:00

John M. Dowell
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1592 ]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.
For CHARTER,
On moderate terms, to any port in Europe, THE SWEDISH SNOW Gustaf Adolphsz, Captain RAMP. Carries about 2000 barrels of flour. For terms apply to
Peter Bligh.
Who intends landing a quantity JAMAICA RUM AND SUGAR, received by ship AMITY, capt. COOK, from Jamaica. Oct. 12. dim
For Freight or Charter,
THE GOOD BRIG S U K E Y, Isaac Vredenburg, Master; NOW lying at Clifford's wharf, and in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms please to apply the Captain on board, or
John Slevin,
No. 21, Arch-street.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
2000 wt. of double refined Saltpetre 600 wt. of F F Gun Powder 300 barrels of Herring 50 barrels of Timothy Seed 150 casks of Claret, first quality And a quantity of Sherry Wine. Pt. 29. dtf
HAVANNA SUGARS.
FOR SALE, 1400 boxes and casks prime white Havanna SUGARS. On board the ship Hamburg Packet, Silas Swain, Master, now lying at Marcus Hook. For terms, apply to Capt. Swain, on board, to Capt. SAMUEL SMITH, in Smith, in front, near Walnut Street, or to
Philip Nicklin, & Co.
Who offer the said Ship
Hamburg Packet
For SALE or CHARTER. She is 320 tons register, coppered to the keel, falls remarkably fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Sept. 27. dtw
Antigua Rum,
JUST arrived at Wilmington, Delaware State, and now landing from on board the Brig Active, William Williams, Master, One hundred hhds. 3d & 4th proof, And for Sale by
Jehu Hollingsworth & Co.
Wilmington, Sept. 21. dtf N. B. The above Brig, and the brig GAYOSO, are also for Sale or Charter, and now ready to receive a cargo on board, at Wilmington. Apply as above.
For HAMBURGH,
THE Copper Bottomed Ship FAVORITE, JOHN THOMPSON, Master, now at Bright's wharf, and will be ready to take in on Monday next, part of her cargo being engaged and ready to go on board. The ship is so well known that it is needless to describe her. She is now in complete order. For Freight or Charter, please to apply at Mr. Jeremiah Warder's Compting House, No. 12, North Third Street, or to the Master on board. August 30.
For SALE,
On board the ship Swift Iron, afforted Hollow and Window Glass, Demyjohns, Wrapping Paper for Sugar Refiners, Rugs of 1 & 2 Quality. Please to apply as above. wfm4w
FOR SALE,
BRETAGNES in cases German Checksin do. Cambricks Platillas Osnaburgs Gold and silver Watches Window Glass to by 8 Glass Tumblers in cases Linseed Oil in casks, &c. &c. George Pennock, 103, High-Street. July 5. dtf
An elegant House in Arch Street.
TO be let and entered on immediately a large and elegant house at the Corner of Arch and Ninth Street. There are two drawing rooms and one dining room—the largest is 31 feet by 26—and two are so connected by folding doors as to make but one. Also, five bed rooms, besides 5 in the garret, well finished for servants. There are stables and a coach house, with every convenience for a family. Enquire at No. 29, in North Seventh Street, or at No. 213, Arch Street. Aug. 15. dtw
Chocolate and Mustard
Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground Shelled or Pearl Barley Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder London Porter Taunton and Button Ale Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption— For Sale by
John Hazworth,
No. 93 South Front Street. August 29—5t
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first of December next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Nine acres of LAND, now or late in the County of Washington, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and in the waters of Fresh and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and were patented early in 1737, except 3700 acres or thereabouts, which were patented in 1792. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, for the residue a credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. dtw
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or 1 or 2 in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two and three months will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. dtw
The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day, the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, to good a road in America. August 11. dim. enf.
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City— OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 to 16 by 14, By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the Store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front Street. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 9. 1797. dtw
Red Port Wine.
Just arrived, by the brig Iris, capt. Rhodes, from Oporto. Red Port Wine in pipes, hds. and quarter casks 60 cwt. Cork, for sale by
Philips, Cramond, & Co. July 21. dtf
Will be Landed,
From on board the ship Active, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg. 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by
Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26. dtf
Young Hyson Tea.
40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodrop Sims, and for sale by the subscriber, corner of Second and Pine Street. C. Haight. June 27. enf
Cedar Shingles.
THE subscriber has a quantity of 3 feet Cedar Shingles of a superior quality, for sale at 13 dollars per thousand. William Hallowell, No. 193 North Third-street. July 27. dtf
Imported in the ship Pigeon,
And for sale by John Morton, No. 116, South Front-street, Hyson Hyson Skin Young Hyson TEAS Imperial. April 20. enf
Imported in the latest arrivals from
Amsterdam and Hamburg, and for sale by B. & J. BOHLEN, A large assortment of fine French Cambricks, Platillas, Russia and Dutch sailcloth Brittanias Writing, post, and printing paper Romanees Brown Holland Checks and Stripes Ticklenburgs Osnaburgs White sheetings Diaper Slates Brown rolls Coffee mills Umbrellas Bras kettles Hair ribbons Scythes and straw knives Black and white laces Toys assorted in boxes Bell Holland Gin in pipes London particular Madeira Wine July 24. m&thf
Excellent Bourdeaux Brandy
Ditto ditto Claret in cases Just received, and for Sale by Randle & Leech. Aug. 21. dtw
MRS. GRATIAN
INFORMS her friends and the public in general, that her house, No. 192, Market-street, will continue open during the sickness. Board and Lodging in a separate room, TEN DOLLARS, in a double room, EIGHT DOLLARS. For the convenience of those gentlemen who have not their families in town, MRS. GRATIAN will receive gentlemen to dine at HALF A DOLLAR a day. August 29—5t
Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum
Coffee Madeira and Teneriffe Wine For Sale by James Yard, No. 6, South Fourth-street. dtw
CUSTOM-HOUSE,
Philadelphia, Sept. 22d, 1797. THE Merchants who at this time prefer having their vessels and Merchandise entered and cleared at Chester or Marcus Hook, are hereby notified, That in compliance with their desire, and upon a full consideration that the measure will be mutually beneficial to them and to the United States. The collector of the customs has made arrangements to establish at those time branches of the custom-house at those places, where every accommodation in his power will be given to the merchants. dtw
TO BE SOLD,
An immediate possession given, A Convenient well finished Brick Tenement, with a cook house and other out houses, situated in a pleasant part of the borough of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware—The lot of ground has forty feet front on West-street, and extends through the square to Palsbury-street, on which is erected a stable and carriage house. ALLEN MILANE. Wilmington, Aug. 30. dtw
Lately Published,
In one vol. 8vo. (price one dollar in boards) sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, A Collection of Papers on the subject of Billions Fevers, prevalent in the United States for a few years past. Compiled by NOAH WEBSTER, jun. Containing letters from Doctors Seaman, Smith, Buel, Taylor, Ramsay, Monro, Reynolds, Mitchell, on contagion, &c. &c. Sept. 1. dtf
City Commissioners Office,
August 29, 1797. IN pursuance of an Ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22d day of May last. Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the 1st of September next, for letting to rent on lease for one year to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city— The wharf and landing on Vine Street, Also on Sassafras, Mulberry, And High Streets, Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Draw Bridge, with the Scale and Fifth Houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar Streets. The cellar under the City-Hall. The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto, (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll-gates.) Aug. 3. dtw
LOST,
ON the Paffyunk Road, between the Blue Ball and the city, a Fowling Piece, with a brass barrel and silver fittings; on the plate of the butt are the letters "Jamaica, Q 99"—and on the barrel near the lock "London" and the Tower stamp. Whoever will return the said piece to John Bernard, at the sign of the Blue Ball on the Paffyunk Road, or the office of this Gazette, shall receive a reward of Four French Crowns, Sept. 12. dtf
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit: For and upon every Coach, 15 dols. upon every Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Coach, 9 dols. upon every Carriage, having pannel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, having framed poles and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, with wooden or iron springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon Carriages with tops, 3 dols. upon Chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon Chairs with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel top Carriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheeled Carriage, having framed poles and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars, 2 dols. The Collectors of the Revenue for the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily, until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at Germantown; at the house of Daniel St. Clair, Esq., in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of James Chapman, Esq., in the County of Bucks; of which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice. Notice is also given, TO all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one license for carrying on the business of retailing of Wines, in a less quantity, or in less quantities than thirty gallons; and one license for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than 20 gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by the officers legally authorized to grant such licenses. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 17th Sept. 1797. dtw
IMPORTED
In the ship America, James Ewing, master, from Hamburg. Brown Holland White Platillas Ticklenburgs Coarse Linens Tapes Looking Glasses in cases Glass Tumblers in cases FOR SALE BY George Pennock. August 14. dtw
To be Let, at a moderate Rent,
THE principal part of a HOUSE, within a short distance of the Coffee-house, which has been occupied for the last four months, consisting of a good dining room and parlour, two bedrooms and a dressing room, two garrets, kitchen, wood vault and cellar, all in excellent order, fit for the immediate reception of a small family. None need apply but those who are respectable and regular Enquire at the office of this Gazette. October 9. dtf
MR. LAILSON,
WITH an intention to render service, and understanding those persons, who during his absence Mr. Jaymond has thought proper to engage, thinks it would be wrong in him not to inform those that are engaged, that it is within his approbation, and that he will not be in any way answerable for Mr. Jaymond's engagements. PHILIPPE LAILSON. Alexandria, Sept. 13, 1797. dtf
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
IS KEPT, FOR THE PRESENT, AT THE CITY HALL. Sept. 2.
The Philadelphia, Alston, and Tuckerton MAIL STAGE.
THE Proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Alston, Belfry, Hampton, Speedwell, and Martha Furnace, in New Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the conveyance of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. Daniel Canner's Ferry, and take the road by Fort Belknap, at Longacoping, and by way of Belfry, at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Cobbs Ferry, at 10 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Tuckerton, at 12 o'clock, M. The Stage will return from Tuckerton, every Friday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfast at John Bedlam's, at 9 o'clock, A. M. breakfast at John Bedlam's, at 10 o'clock, A. M. breakfast at John Bedlam's, at 11 o'clock, A. M. breakfast at John Bedlam's, at 12 o'clock, M. It is presumed that no route of an equal distance will be left unexpensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater variety of amusement, as he will not only have a pleasant ride to the Atlantic from Tuckerton, but has the opportunity of seeing on the road neither a number of capital furnaces and forges, and one fitting mill, in complex order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of any of the aforesaid iron works, are solicited to encourage and support this Stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the continuance of which will much depend on their aid. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid Canner's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lb. of baggage, Two Dollars; for every passenger from Tuckerton to Canner's Ferry, including 14 lb. of baggage, One Dollar and 50 cts. A package of letters, newspapers, &c. will be agreeably to law. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Tuckerton, Sept. 28. Off. 5.—pamf
TO BE SOLD,
An immediate possession given, THAT elegant seat, called BLOOMSBURY, the residence of the late John Cox, Esq., with about 30 acres of Land, situate on the Delaware, extending from the mouth of Assunpink Creek, to Trenton ferry. The mansion house is a handsome well finished Brick building, 56 by 40 feet, containing four rooms on each floor, with excellent cellars, and a two story brick kitchen. Among the out buildings are a fine coach house and stables, sufficient to contain six carriages and ten horses, and a fine coach house, upwards of 100 feet in length. There is also a stone farm house with corn crib, waggon house, &c. &c. The whole of the premises is proposed to be sold with this seat, from their situation and improvements, are such as to be worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to retire from the city. There are also about 35 acres adjoining the above, which will be divided so as to accommodate the purchasers. Also, 100 acres adjoining the town lots on the east side of the street leading from Trenton to Lambertown, which will be sold together or in lots, as may best suit the purchaser, and 230 acres of woodland, two miles from the above land, which will also be divided if required. The terms of payment will be made easy, and an inalienable title given. For further particulars enquire of Mrs. Cox, No. 44, South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, John Stevens, Esq. Hoboken, Matthias Barton, Esq. of Lancaster, or the subscriber at Trenton. MASKELL EWING. Trenton, Sept. 25, 1797. dtf
At the Federal Blast Furnace,
In Carbon—for Slitting, Planing, and Rolling MILLS. SEYMOUR'S Patent Rollers. THEIR superiority consists in being free from holes and honey-combed places, which are commonly found in rollers cast in sand, or clay moulds. These patent rollers are cast in iron moulds, previously heated, and will be found to be more dense, solid and durable than any rollers heretofore used. Another important advantage they have over others, is, that the necks require no turning, but are immediately fit for use, and from their accuracy, run with less friction, and require less water to make them perform their work. They may be had by application to the Patentee in Plymouth, of Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin, or of Messrs. Thatcher and Haysward. Belfon, Aug. 31. Sept. 19—$64.
This Day is Published,
BY Messrs. Dobson, Gavey, Campbell, &c., and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, Elegant y printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions
Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3 dollars a dollar. February 9. mwf
THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER,
North Fifth Street, corner of North alley, No. 34, HAS FOR SALE, EXCELLENT and Bourdeaux Wine in cases and 1/2 boxes, six years old White Graves Wine in cases Ticklenburgs Russia Sail Cloths Ravens Duck Big Linen Bedlans Dinner and Table Cloth Fancy bags Cotton German Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces About twelve tons Russia clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass Aug. 29—$2w
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, fourth Second Street, EVENINGS AT HOME; OR, THE JUVENILE BUDGET OPENED. Consisting of a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces for the instruction and amusement of YOUNG PERSONS—Six Volumes handsomely printed and bound up in two volumes, price Two Dollars. The variety and excellence of these pieces are such, that the book seems only to be known to be universally esteemed one of the most valuable publications that can be put into the hands of young persons. Delightful talk to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast. Thomson. August 24. mwf4w
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, fourth Second Street, Letters and Conversations, Between Several Young Ladies, on improving and interesting subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Cambon with alterations and improvements, Printed on fine paper, and neatly bound, Price one dollar. AMIDST the tide of modern Romances, painting tales of extraordinary distress, or of desperate or artificial villainy, which "harrow up the soul," and which it would be for the honor of young ladies to be ignorant of, this little book comes forward to facilitate notice, where, in a variety of incidents, not exceeding the bounds of real life, the proper, because elegant and natural dignity and importance of the Female character is exhibited in an interesting point of view, and presents examples of real and attainable excellence. The publisher was so much pleased with the perusal, that he was persuaded he should do a pleasing service to the community by sending it into circulation. August 24—mwf4w
To Masters and Pilots bringing up Vessels from Foreign Ports to this City,
WHEREAS sundry infringements have lately been made on the laws of this State for the preventing pestilential or infectious diseases, either from ignorance or inattention thereto, it is that expedient at this time to publish the following extracts from the laws of 22d April, 1794, 7th and 8th sections. HEALTH-OFFICE. June 6th, 1794. Extract of an act for securing the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases. Sect. 7. And be it further enacted, that every master or captain of any ship or vessel coming from sea (vessels actually employed in the coasting trade excepted) and bound to any port or place within the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, shall cause his ship or vessel to be brought to anchor, or otherwise stayed in the stream of the river Delaware, opposite to the Health-Office on State-Island aforesaid, and there to remain until he shall have duly obtained a certificate or bill of health from the Resident Physician. And if, previously to obtaining such certificate or bill of health, any master or captain shall suffer his ship or vessel to approach nearer than the said Health-Office to the city of Philadelphia, or shall land, cause or suffer to be landed, or brought on shore, at any place or port within this Commonwealth, or at any other port or place, with the intent of being conveyed into this Commonwealth, any person or persons, or any goods, wares or merchandise, or if after receiving such bill of health or certificate, he shall neglect or refuse to deliver the same to the Health-Officer, such master or captain shall forfeit and pay, for each and every such offence, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. And the captain or master of every ship or vessel shall send a safe and commodious boat to bring the physician on board, and shall in like manner convey him back to the Health-Office, after he has concluded his official examination; and while he is making such examination, or in case any subsequent examination by the Health Officer or Consulting Physician, agreeably to the directions of this act, the master or captain shall expose or cause to be exposed to the search of the Resident Physician (as the case may be) each and every part of the ship or vessel, and shall present to his view each and every person or persons on board thereof, and shall also true and satisfactory answers make to all such questions as the Resident Physician, &c. at the time of examination shall ask relative to the health of any port or place from which the ship or vessel failed, or has since touched at—the number of persons on board when the ship or vessel entered on her voyage—the number of persons that have since been landed or taken on board, and when and where respectively—what persons on board—if they have been during the voyage, or shall, at the time of examination, be infected with any pestilential or contagious disease—and what is the present state and condition of the persons on board with respect to their health or disease. And if any master or captain shall refuse to expose as aforesaid, to the search of any of the officers aforesaid, or if he shall conceal any sick person, or in any other manner obstruct the proper officers aforesaid in his discharge, such captain or master, for every such offence, shall forfeit and pay the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Sect. 8. And if any person or persons whatsoever (the Resident Physician, &c. excepted) shall go on board any vessel, before the master thereof has received a certificate of health in the manner directed, every person so offending, shall pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. IT being absolutely necessary that the foregoing sections should be punctually complied with, the subscriber, in compliance with his duty, must exact a rigorous observance of the same, or else be under the necessity of putting the laws in force. Wm. ALLYN, Health Officer of the Port of Philadelphia. July 14. dtw

A Meeting of the Select and Common Councils Will be held at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday next, at the State-House, in the city of Philadelphia, for the purpose of electing a Mayor; and as the election can be held on no other day, the attendance of all the Members is particularly requested.
By order, WILLIAM H. TOD, Clerk of the Select Council. EDWARD J. COALE, Clerk of the Common Council. October 13. The printers of the city are requested to publish the foregoing in their several gazettes.
Philadelphia, Oct. 13. THE subscribers inform their friends and customers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several late arrivals, numbers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Galloway & Co. John Davis & Co. Sitgreaves & Freckleton. Neill & Smith. George Dobson. Willberger and Smith. Thomas Ryerfson. Alex. Bisland and Co. T. R. Hardenbergh. Jacob Sherry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Tana. Thomas Orr. Kepple & Lanzinger. William Barker & Co. Adam Lantzinger. Thomas Aymat & Son. John Eries. J. Miller, jun. and Co. Oct. 14.
The Health-Office Is removed to the City-Hall, and is kept open night and day, where persons having business may apply. Wm. ALLEN, Health-Officer. Sept. 4. def
NOTICE. THE Office of the Department of War are for the present removed near to the Falls of the Schuylkill, on the Ridge Road. September 4. def
TENERIFFE WINE. LANDING at Walnut-Street wharf, TENERIFFE WINE, of excellent quality, in pipes and half pipes, for sale by JAMES FARD. Oct. 10. cost
From Marseilles. THE CARGO Of the Swedish barque Gustavus Adolphus, from Marseilles, consisting of the following articles, is discharging at Mr. Estimer's wharf, and for sale by the subscribers. BRANDY, well flavored, of 2, 3 & 4th proof Claret, in hogsheads Ditto, in cases Frontignac Wine, in cases of 30 bottles Olive Oil, of a superior quality, in baskets of 6 and 12 bottles Capers Olives Almonds Dry Verdeligreffe Wishing Paper Umbrellas (Silk) of 28, 30 and 32 inches Taffeties Long and short white Kid Gloves for Women Silk Stockings Handkerchiefs, in imitation of Madras Artificial Flowers and Garlands Ornith Feathers Ribbons Perfumery Scented Hair-Powder and Pomatum Manna in sorts Cream Tartar. BENJAMIN MORGAN & ROBERT ANDREWS. September 27. cost
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN STRIKER, late of Tinicum Township, Bucks County, are requested to pay off their respective debts; and those having any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, to JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Exec. MALLET PREVALT, } Exec. Sept. 28. 12aw4w
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is necessary to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be put to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KURRER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-Street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 3, 1797. O 4—22W5W Messrs. Timothy and Mason, Charles Town; Messrs. Hutz and Boylan, Halifax, N. G. Messrs. Willett and O'Connor, Norfolk; Mr. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Tuell and Brown, Baltimore; Mr. Hopkins, New-York; and Messrs. Hudson & Godwin, Hartford; Mr. Seymour, Savannah; are requested to inform the above once a week 6 weeks. The accounts to be forwarded to the Editor.
At a Meeting of the Board of Property, June 6, 1797, Present John Hall, Secretary. Francis Johnston, R. G. of and office Dan. Brodhead, S. G. Nicholas Bettinger, } Verfus Samuel Cunningham. In this case the proof of service of notice being insufficient, it is ordered that notice be given in one of the Philadelphia and York newspapers weekly, for at least eight weeks to the heirs or assignees of Samuel Cunningham deceased, to attend the board on the first Monday, in November next, to show cause why a patent should not issue to Nicholas Bettinger for the land in question. (A true Copy.) JOHN HALL, Secretary of the Land Office. Aug. 13. 12aw8w
Just published, And to be sold at the Bookstores of H. & P. Rice, No. 50, Market-Street; J. Osmood, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, and W. Young, corner of Chestnut and Second-Streets. An accurate System of Surveying; IN WHICH IS CONTAINED, 1. Decimal fractions, in a plain, concise, and easy manner. 2. The extraction of the square root. 3. Plain trigonometry, rectangular and oblique. 4. An exact method to cast up the contents of lands. 5. Field surveying. The whole being performed without the use of scale and compasses, on a table of logarithms. In which is given some account of the variation of the needle, and the causes of its attraction. By SAMUEL MOORE. August 3. 22aw2w
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16.
MR. PENNO. Having lived in Dr. Rush's family during the prevalence of the yellow fever in the year 1793, and having witnessed every part of his conduct during that time; I do hereby declare that the account of his conduct, as published in your paper of the 6th inst. by a member of the college of Physicians of Philadelphia, is full of the grossest falsehoods and misrepresentations. This declaration should have been handed to you at an earlier day, had I not expected that Dr. Rush would have replied to the above mentioned publication; but I have since learnt, that for the present he means to treat it with silence. JOHN REDMAN COXE. Philadelphia, Octo. 16.
From the TIME PIECE. Fools will be meddling.
At a time when the wife and prudent are exerting every nerve, and every friend to human nature is throwing in his mite, to preserve peace and good will among mankind, and prevent this country from being harried by that scourge of nations, war, the interested and the designing are busy in blowing up the embers of discord. This spirit has at length found its way into colleges and academies of science, into those institutions which ought to be the repositories of philosophy; where youth are, or ought to be, trained up to become the lights of the world, and qualify themselves to forward that great principle of humanizing, civilizing and harmonizing a race too naturally prone to discord and to render each other's situation uneasy on this earth. In several late college exhibitions in the different states, the pupils have spoken their sentiments (perhaps of their tutors) with unqualified acrimony, against that enlightened nation, which founding heroism on the principles of philosophy, has extended its benevolent idea of government into every quarter of the world, and thereby opened the way for that great and philanthropic political system, without the prevalence of which on this globe, the whole of nature's sublunary work is an insolvable riddle, which daily prompts the fool to say in his heart, there is no God. It is in vain for these gentlemen to hope, at the present crisis of things, to set the American nation at enmity with France. The republican spirit is peace, harmony, and good will among men. The sentiment of America must operate congenially with that of France, in order to confront the demon of monarchy, and drive him to his native obscurity. Ye preceptors, ye fathers of colleges, who possess sentiments unfriendly to the rights of man, insult not the public mind, wound not the feelings of your audiences, by making innocent youth the organs of your malice, and as far as lies in your power widening the breach already too far effected by the arts of designing men, between the American and Gallic republics. Our chain of unity, although not bright, will not easily be broken; and British property taken by the French during the time of war, under the protection of a neutral flag, without a reciprocal privilege allowed to France, is too unmeaning a cause for exciting serious misunderstanding between the two republics.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
THERE can be no stronger proof that the spirit of free discussion which has lately taken place, is salutary and promotive of the best interests of our country, than this, that it has excited the indignation of the little Jacobin jostles in various parts of the Union. The spirit of simple democracy is the most intolerant in the world; and too long has our country groaned under its baneful and disgraceful domination. It is not long since it was considered hazardous to utter or publish the most important and salutary truths; the characters of men whose services in the cause of liberty and mankind gave them the highest title to the confidence, love and veneration of the wise and good, have been assailed and calumniated for supporting in their writings, truths which have stood the test of ages; and those who have dared to avow similar principles, have done it at the hazard of every thing dear in life, if not of life itself. Experience has at length rent the flimsy veil of deception and error, and the press, the pulpit, and our seminaries of learning are released from the terrors of a most formidable inquisition. The rays of light have scattered the clouds of delusion, and a pure spirit of enquiry will finally place our feet on the firm basis of just thinking, and solid conclusions. In some late publications of anti-American faction there are strong indications that the demon of envy is sorely wounded; its writhings under the lash of satire are evident; the exposition and reprobation of principles which have covered a great part of the globe with blood, are dignified as flowing from "sentiments unfriendly to the Rights of Man"—as having for their object to excite enmity between France and America. No—your day is past, ye enemies to all that is good and truly great—ye advocates of a system that unmakes and mars, but restores and retains nothing. Our Seminars of Learning are, thank God, under the care of men who love their species—who believe in a Deity and his providential superintendence of the affairs of the universe. Men who love liberty and truth, but are firm enemies to that modern philosophy which confounds, confuses and blends truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and leaves no protection for life, liberty and property, but the long sword. The institutions of our country are sacred; they are to be defended, but we will support them; they have given us all the blessings of independence and safety. We will not relinquish them but with our lives. Our children shall be taught to revere what their fathers cherished. Our children shall imitate sentiments of attachment to the constitution and laws of their country, and of aversion to those systems which reduce man to automations, or what is worse, to be idolators of a blind fatalism, which comprises all its felicity in gratifying the animal propensities of our nature. What! shall we suffer and not complain? The pillage of Europe is the effect of modern philosophy—Our exclusive wars have justified every atrocity—and now that our children are in danger of being beggared by the plunderings of the property of their fathers on the high seas, forsooth they are to suffer without a murmur, lest innocent youth should be made the organs of their preceptors' malice, and as far as lies in their power widening the breach between America and France. This will
not do. Simple Democracy—it is too false a trick. Every friend to the United States is a friend to peace—peace with the whole family of mankind. It is no; for the interest of the United States to quarrel with any power on earth—This truth is known, is fully appreciated by every man in the administration of our government. It is appreciated by every public functionary in the union—Our free press will not therefore be deterred by your flanders, from thinking, speaking and publishing their opinions with that freedom which becomes unadulterated Americans.
From the CENTINEL of LIBERTY.
Part of the power necessary for executing law is vested in men who are not appointed directly by the people but by the trustees of the people, and since no evil thence results, all executive officers ought to be thus appointed, in order to prevent violence in competition for lucrative offices, experience proving that in pursuit of such offices only strife among the people is raised and corruption attempted by bellowing, strong drink, and by base flattery. For as no one ever flatters but with selfish views it is universally true that those who most flatter the people are most ready to betray their true interests.
These thoughts are suggested by the riot in Prince George's county at the late election of a sheriff, which convinces me (though I once thought differently) that the governor and council, who are the trustees of the people and by their station men of character, ought to have the appointment of sheriffs. SIDNEY.
October 7.
The CREDIBILITY of GAZETTES.
A TALE. In that remarkable era, when Charles the Fifth was engaged in war with the Princes of the Smalealdic league, a club of politicians (for there were such clubs even in these early days) were assembled at their nightly rendezvous, in Dresden, to read the papers. They found in one a short paragraph, hinting at an advantage gained by the troops of the Elector, the particulars of which would be published in the next Gazette. On this an antient member of the club arose, with self-sufficient face; Gentlemen, says he, wait not for the Gazette, I have intelligence full as good as any it can afford. I have a letter from my son Ferdinand, written immediately after the action. The company called aloud for it, and he read as follows:
Honoured Sir, I have just time to tell you, that we have gained a great victory. The enemy was posted on almost inaccessible precipices, defended by strong works; yet, after a hot engagement, we drove him from all. Luckily there was no shelter for the routed foes, so we killed not a few in the pursuit. We marched at day break, but did not begin the action until five in the afternoon. Could we have been up sooner, we might have done more mischief.
I am &c. FERDINAND DE KUNTOCH. After he had read this with some applause, another gentleman got up. Mr. de Kuntoch, says he, I am much afraid that Mr. Ferdinand, as a young man, has raised mole hills into mountains; and as to the enemy's having no shelter in their retreat, he saw them where they could not be seen. Mr. de Kuntoch was about to reply with some warmth, when the other proceeded to read aloud a letter he had received from his nephew.
Dear Uncle, All I can tell you is, that we have gained a victory. The action lasted from morning till night. We scarcely saw any of the enemy, as the wood we engaged in was low swampy, and so thick of brush, that we could scarcely make our way through it. I am, &c. GUSTAVUS MENINGRODE.
The whole company gazed with wonder on each other; when a third gentleman arose, and without deigning to make use of any prelude, but that of casting a contemptuous sneer on each of the two disputants, opened another letter, and read as follows: My Dear Sir, This day has been brilliant as to fight and success. The enemy never gave us so open a front. A fine champagne country, without hedge, ditch, or any impediment to obstruct our operations. The march of the cavalry to charge each other, in a plain where there was no shelter nor advantage to be taken, formed a glorious scene. I am weary, so must conclude. Yours, &c. FREDERICK SMIDTZ.
At the conclusion of this account, of contradictory to both the others, the club remained for sometime silent, and then fell into a violent altercation. The veracity of all parties was doubted in turn, and such was their animosity, that a society of two hundred years standing was about to suffer final dissolution, when an old officer, who had long been looked on as a strange incommunicative man, said, gentleman, I can easily settle this business. I will prove, that each of these letters contains a true state of the fact, to the best of the writers observation. Here is a note from a field officer, who knows as much as any man, yet knows but little of the matter. Dear Sir, We are victorious. The enemy was posted with his left entrenched in the Harpung mountains; his right occupied the wood of Glubb; and his center a fine plain, near the village of Weidneidkleighenreight. Our right was ordered to drible by Klobleick to take his left in flank, our left and centre attacked his front. The battle was not so decisive as it might have been, as we could not reach the mountains till five in the evening. We know not how many fell in the wood, as the underwood was thick. We mowed down numbers in the plain. As to any more particulars, you know enough of action to know the impossibility of giving them with truth. Yours, &c. Now, gentlemen, how easy is this recon-
efied, by supposing your three correspondents on the right, the left, and the centre. How unjust is it then to demand from individuals an account of the operations of the army, which few but the commander can judge of, and whose account, if you will wait a little, you will soon see published by authority? The company assented with loud applause to their new oracle, and the bumper circulated to the battle of Weidneidkleighenreight, and a speedy publication of the Gazette.
LAW INTELLIGENCE. Court of King's Bench, London, July 24, 1797. HEARSE, &c. vs. SWANSON.
This was an action upon a policy of insurance to recover the subscription on a ship bound from Lisbon to London, in the course of which voyage she was captured by the enemy.
Mr. Law stated the case on the part of the plaintiff. He said, that the action was brought upon the policy underwritten on the ship Commerce, which failed on the 14th of March from Lisbon. On the 17th she was visited by a French ship; her papers being examined, she was allowed to proceed; but she had not proceeded long before she was taken a second time and carried into P'Orient, and was totally lost to the owner, she being condemned, together with her cargo, as prize to the enemy. The only question would be, whether she was or was not an American vessel? If she was, she was entitled to all the rights of neutral nations, and as such came under the rule of law as a subject of insurance, and the underwriters were liable for the loss. In order to show that she was an American vessel, it would appear before the jury that the captain had his letter of naturalization on board, and a register of the United States of America, dated in 1791. He understood it was to be conceded that the register was not renewed within 3 years, and that therefore it was void. He found no such provision in the laws of America; besides, this ship had not been in a situation to renew her register in America. It was an American vessel, built of American materials, and as fully entitled to the protection of neutrality as any vessel could be. He really did not know what the points were on which the defendants rested their cause; if they had any, it was enough for his client in this action that the ship was an American ship, built of American materials, and that the capt. was an American subject by virtue of naturalization; that he and the ship were captured by the enemy, and the ship and cargo condemned as prize to the enemy. All these points were sufficient to entitle the plaintiff to recover the subscription money, which was one hundred pound.
Mr. Antonio Calitze said he was commander of the ship Commerce, in March last. That he failed on the 8th of March from Lisbon. That he was a native of Venice, naturalized in America. That he had letters of naturalization, but the French took them from him when the ship was captured. These documents never were returned to him. That on the 17th of March he was taken by the French while on his voyage from Lisbon to London. He was released on the 21st, but taken again and carried to P'Orient, when the French took from him all his papers. That he had an American vessel before this which he exchanged for this. The papers belonging to both were on board this, and the French took them all, and never returned him any. That he was made prisoner at P'Orient, and that while he was in confinement a person came to him saying, he was authorized by the officers of the Province to give him a paper, which he produced in court, which paper contained the condemnation of the ship Commerce, as prize to the French Republic.
Mr. Eskrine stated for the defendant, who was his own fruiter, and who was interested in the voyage in question; and in the course of the market of these articles there was a great fluctuation, particularly in time of war; when a number of vessels came home together, the price of the market fell. In the interval, before the coming of convoy, to protect another fleet from the same place, the price of the market fell again. It was, therefore, of great advantage in this trade, to bring over the cargoes previous to the general arrival of the ships under convoy. But if any person wished to run over a ship without convoy, the premium was unusually high, and such as trade would hardly bear, and therefore a great number of ships were employed as neutral because the underwriters will underwrite them at a lower premium. Such vessels as that which was now in question, were picked up by merchants, and they pretended to be neutral. This captain, who had stated himself to be a Venetian, might as well have lent his vessel to the doge of Venice to wed the Adriatic as to call upon the defendant to answer in this action. It was stated, that the only question would be in this case whether the vessel was or was not an American vessel entitled to the protection of neutrality? That certainly was the question; in discussing which it would not be sufficient to show that she was built with American timber. It ought to be shown that she was a vessel entitled to all the benefits of neutrality, and that she was free from capture by the laws of war. It was not the delivery of any paper by the assured to the underwriter, that constituted evidence in such a case as this. It ought to be made manifest, that the ship was not made a lawful prize, be admitted that the underwriter was liable; for the assured in such a case as this could not warrant that injustice should not be done by a belligerent nation to the ships of neutral powers. But upon the authority of a case decided by lord Mansfield, it was clear that if the vessel was not entitled to the benefits of neutrality, the underwriter could not be liable for any loss occasioned by her capture, that indeed was the established principle of the law. He quoted also the opinion delivered by lord Kenyon in a recent case in which his lordship had laid it down as a rule that a ship might be condem-
ned, because she had no sufficient document on board to prove her neutrality. The question on this case was to be governed very much by the treaty between the two nations, America and France, and that part which related to this question was the 25th article. By this article, that evidence should be given of their neutrality, that there should be a sea-letter and passport, and the name of the commander of the ship, showing that really and truly the ship was neutral. The ship must have been recalled within a year, and her certificate renewed if returned within a year. The passport was also to be signed by the president of the United States. Now we should see whether the condemnation of this ship proceeded upon any collateral points, or whether she was a regular prize to the French republic, according to the laws of war and the rights of nations, as subsisting between America and France.
Here he read the sentence of the admiralty court of P'Orient, by which it was stated that the vessel called the Commerce, Antonio Calitze, commander, was a pretended American vessel, that the papers produced were not of the proper form; that the captain had not the sea-letter required; that the captain confessed he had failed without the sea-letter and the passport; and the judgment of that court pronounced upon the whole matter, that the Commerce had no right to fly American colors, and therefore she was condemned as a lawful prize to the French republic. Having done this, Mr. Eskrine said, he apprehended he had done enough to show, that the underwriter must be released from all the consequences of the capture of this vessel, and that the plaintiff had no right to recover in this action.
Mr. Bowman proved the translation produced was a correct translation of the sentence of the court of admiralty at P'Orient. Mr. Law, on behalf of the plaintiff, suggested, that there was no evidence that this was the sentence of the court at P'Orient. The witness had only said it was brought to him by a person who said he came from authority; there was nothing to show that this was not an assumed authority. That the seal of the court ought to have been proved, &c.
Lord Kenyon said, that as to proving the seal of the court, or of any other corporate body, he was quite sure that no such thing was ever done; he never heard of such a thing being done in his life. A seal of any court, or of any corporation, always proved itself. As to the other objection, that there was no proof that the person who brought the document to the witness, while in prison, had any authority, he thought he was bound to take that authority for granted. If he required better proof of that fact, he might require an impossibility. And as to the decision of the court of admiralty in France, he was bound also to take it for granted that it was correct. Courts of admiralty regarded each other's decisions every where; they pervaded every part of the civilized world, at least he hoped so, for they were founded upon one general principle of justice. These points should be saved, so that Mr. Law might bring the matter before the court, if he choose it, but his lordship thought himself bound to take all these proceedings as regular, and therefore he ordered them to be read.
The policy of insurance was also read. Lord Kenyon said, he was of opinion against the plaintiff in this action. The policy itself amounted to a warrant, that the vessel was an American vessel, and that it was within the protection of France.
Mr. Law said, that upon the face of this sentence, they had stated the law of America entirely, and not their own law.
Lord Kenyon said, he really did not see that. They applied law to the fact. This was a sentence of the court of admiralty, deciding on the rights of all the parties. There certainly was no ambiguity here. There were stated certain requisites to entitle this ship to the protection of an American vessel. They were enumerated. It was stated that these requisites were not complied with; that the captain had no passport and sea-letter, and that he had no right to fly American colours, and therefore concluded that the ship was a lawful prize. It was essential to us to pay attention to the decisions of their courts of admiralty, for they always paid attention to ours; and we had much more of these cases than they had. It was essential to all the commercial nations of the earth to pay attention to the decisions of each other's courts of admiralty. Indeed, he never heard of any complaints against them, except one from the king of Prussia, who said, "he did not understand that your lawyers should decide any case; that four cannon were much better." His lordship said he was early of opinion that the plaintiff ought not to recover in this action. If Mr. Law thought that opinion was wrong, he might bring the question before the court upon a motion for a new trial; his lordship added, that he wished the motion to be made, for he always wished that his opinion should be reviewed.
The plaintiff was non-suited.
Public Notice is hereby given, THAT the Commissioners for the District of Southwark have removed their hall to the house formerly occupied by Samuel Goff, in Christian at the corner of Fifth Street. Oct. 2.
MEDICINES.
OF every kind, as well as for the Pick, Ego, go, Barley, and Oatmeal, for diet drink, will be delivered gratis, during the present contagion, to those who are unable to pay for it, at HUNTER'S Laboratory, No. 114, South Second Street.
MEDICINES.
THE Poet who may find it inconvenient, from distance, to make use of Mr. HUNTER's truly meritorious offer, will be supplied with medicines—Ego, Barley, oatmeal, &c. by applying at the subscriber's store, No. 36, Market-Street. ROBERT S. STAFFORD.

By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, October 14.
RECEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
The following arrangements, we are informed, are made for the reception of the President of the United States, who is expected to arrive in town on Monday next:
Brigadier General Hughes, with two troops of horse, the officers of the brigade, and citizens on horseback and in carriages, will leave Hunter's hotel at half past nine o'clock, and proceed to the bridge at Harlem, where they will receive the President on his first arrival in the county, and will escort him to the city.
The grenadiers and infantry of the brigade under the command of colonel Morton will be stationed at the suburbs, near the Bull's Head inn; and on the arrival of the President the troops will wheel by platoons, and the procession will move down Broadway and Wall-street to Broad-street. On the arrival of the troops at the head of Broad-street, the line will be formed from the head of that street to Mr. Avery's, (the President's intended place of residence) and the President will pass the line and receive the usual military honors. The troops will again wheel by platoons, and perform the marching salute.
On the arrival of the President at the suburbs of the city, captain Ten Eyck will fire a federal salute from the Battery, which will be returned from the fort on Governor's Island. The shipping in the harbour will, we presume, pay the accustomed compliments on the occasion.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTS.
Last Tuesday night, on board of a vessel coming down the Hudson, one M c Donald and one —, fell into a dispute, in which M c Donald clinched the other to heave him overboard; and being both locked, they went over together, the vessel going five knots. The boat was instantly got out, and the men taken up—M c Donald was re-animated, but the other died. On this dead body, we understand, a jury of inquest sat on Wednesday, and adjudged, that he died through the instrumentality of M c Donald, who was soon after committed.
A poor woman fell down a flight of stairs, she was not aware of, and broke her neck, in Water-street, on Wednesday.
Last Friday a man was found dead in Harlem woods.
BOSTON, Oct. 11.
The French Executive Directory has severely condemned the "deliberative" addresses &c. of the armies.
The recal of Victor Hugues, the prince of pirates, is confirmed by letters from Guadalupe.
From CHARLESTON, Sept. 19. Captain Findley, from Petit-Trou, informs, that the dissensions which had prevailed for some time past between the directory at the Cape and gen. Rigaud are settled; in consequence of which the Island is in a much more peaceable state than it was before. He says the inhabitants of the Island, generally, speak in the highest terms of disapprobation of the commissioning armed boats and small privateers to capture American vessels; they say it is a disgrace to the republic, and their earnest wishes are that a stop may be put to it.
LITERARY BENEVOLENCE.
The author of the American Spectator, at the time this pleasing and useful work was published, announced his intention to appropriate the whole of the profits arising from its sale, to charitable uses. So well has this work been received by the public, that we are happy to learn, that in conformity with the author's benevolent design, SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS of the profits already arisen from the work, have been transmitted, by Mr. David West, to the sufferers by the late fire in Savannah; and FIFTY DOLLARS to the Convention of Congregational Ministers of this Commonwealth, to be distributed by them among the indigent widows of deceased ministers. For the latter handsome and well applied donation, the author received the following vote of thanks, viz.
"The author of the American Spectator having through the hands of Mr. David West, his bookseller, presented to the Convention, FIFTY DOLLARS, to be by them distributed, with the other monies contributed for the same purposes, among the indigent widows of deceased ministers; whereupon
Voted, That the thanks of this Convention be presented to the benevolent donor, through Mr. David West, for his generous donation."
Attest, JED. MORSE, Scribe of the Convention.
A work so valuable and entertaining in itself, and doubly useful in its fruits, cannot fail of receiving the generous patronage of the judicious, humane and benevolent part of the community.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Octo. 7.
We are authorised by a correspondent to say, "That a few days previous to the embarkation of Santhonax from St. Domingo, a number of Americans, merchants and captains, signed a flattering address to him of thanks for his particular and kind attention to the Americans in general, for the benefit they had derived from a man of his superior [devil-like] abilities.—This rascally petition was signed by twenty self-acknowledged Americans, who by this act the greater part may be called self-acknowledged villains, and as such esteemed by the few remaining honest Americans. The address was wrote in French and presented to the Americans to sign, by Mr. Wilson, (Barney's agent) supposed to be proposed by Santhonax."
We learn, that Santhonax carried with him from St. Domingo, five millions sterling, in cash.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16.
Table with 3 columns: Burial Location, Grown Persons, Children. Rows include St. Peter's, Third Presbyterian, Friends, German Lutheran, University, Potter's Field, City Hospital. Totals: 11, 2.
Died, on Saturday last, Dr. SAMUEL PLEASANTS, jun. son of Mr. Samuel Pleasants, merchant, of this city. He had but a few months since returned from Europe, whither he had gone to complete his studies. Dr. Pleasants was one of the five physicians composing the visiting committee; and is the third who has fallen a victim to his own benevolence and public spirit.
Grim monarch! see, deprived of vital breath, A young Physician in the dust of death: Doth thou go on incessant to destroy, Our graces to double, and lay waste our joy? Enough thou never yet wast known to say, Thou h'undred's die the vassals of thy sway: Nor youth, nor science, nor the ties of love, Nor aught on earth thy fiery heart can move. Clos'd are his eyes, and heavy letters keep His senses bound in never-waking sleep. Till time shall cease, till many a starry world Shall fall from heav'n, in dire confusion hurl'd; Till nature in her final wreck shall lie, And her la' groan shall rent the azure sky. Not, not till then his avarice shall claim His body, a divine immortal frame. Oh! Friend, 'twere fain to share with thee the part, And cast the load of anguish from thine heart! To Heav'n, There forthy view where fleet-ran the wind, Behind Thy PLEASANTS' mounts, and leaves the earth behind. Thyself prepare to pass the vale of night, To join forefathers on the hill of light: He welcomes thee to pleasures more refin'd, And better suited to thy immortal mind. And better suited to thy immortal mind! DIED, on Saturday evening last, Dr. E. CLEMENT, Druggist, corner of Lodge alley and Second street.
ELECTION.
Table with 4 columns: County, City, County, Total. Rows include Philadelphia city and county return, Jacob Souder, Jacob Kehmler. York County Election. SENATOR. John Stewart. ASSEMBLY. Thomas Campbell, Alexander Turner, Jacob Hochstetler, Philip Gartner, Wm. McPherson, James Kelly. Lancaster Election. Jeremiah Brown, Abram Carpenter, Jacob Strickler, Richard Keys, Alexander Scott, John Hopkins.
The divisions in Montgomery county, have unfortunately aided the shameful intrigues of the Jacobin faction in introducing two democratic candidates in the state legislature. But it was not, as ignoramus and impudent asserted in the Aurora, a contest between order and disorganization. The decided federalism of Montgomery county could not be more clearly evinced than by the infamous and underhanded intrigues carried on there by the faction: Too weak to shew themselves openly, they sought to perpetrate their designs by most pitiful, dirty and dark manoeuvres. The election has resulted in the choice of two of their creatures; and this is owing rather to the divisions amongst the federalists, than to any efforts of the faction.
Mr. Bellow, absurdly counted upon as a jacobin, we are confidently assured, is a firm federalist.
The election of Mr. McClellan into the Senate, is stated in the Aurora of this morning, to be a triumph of Jacobinism. We are happy to assure the public, that this idea is totally false and groundless;—Mr. McClellan is not only a man "whose weight will be thrown into the republican scale," but also a decided Federalist.
The business of the CUSTOM-HOUSE, will from this day be transacted at CHESTER for some time. Sept. 30.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Table with 2 columns: Port, Arrived. Rows include Port of Philadelphia, Ship Ann and Mary, Billings, St. Thomas, Brig Minerva, Long, Havana, Alexandria, Wheeler, Guavanna, Mary, Quandrill, Guernsey, Sebr. Peggy, Duncan, Savannah, Fancy, Copperthwaite, Sloop Lucy, Wallace, I'ance a Veaux, Philadelphia and New-York Packet, Russel, Arguin. Arrived at the Fort. Days, Sebr. Katy, Dillingham, C. N. Mole 20, Elizabeth, Frazier, Port-au-Prince 18, Little Will, J. agleson, 23, Fox, Kidney, do. 24. Capt. Quandrill, of brig Mary, arrived here on Friday from Guernsey, was chased in the English channel by a privateer for 12 hours. Capt. Quandrill sprang his foremast with the weight of sail he carried to escape the pirates—the Frenchmen finding they could not come up with her, gave over the pursuit, thus by superior sailing was a valuable cargo preserved from falling into the hands of the republicans.
New-York, Oct. 14.
ARRIVED. Brig Brans, Leghorn, 3 months. Ich'r Sally, Halifax. From the log-book of the ship Edinburgh Packet, captain Farquharson, 63 days from Leith.
September 2, was boarded by a French vessel of 24 guns, prize to the Andromeda English frigate, then in company, having a large Dutch ship in tow, her prize—lat. 42, 10, long 42.
September 11, spoke the brig Benjamin Franklin, from Philadelphia bound to Bordeaux, out 17 days, all well. Same day spoke a brig from North-Carolina bound to Liverpool, out 23 days—lat. 40, long 35.
The frigate Thesis was seen at anchor about 7 miles to the southward of Sandy Hook, on Wednesday afternoon. The Prevoyante had gone to take a cruise off the Capes of Delaware.
BOSTON, OCT. 11.
Fraternity.—Capt. Dunbar, from St. Croix, in lat. 23, N. long. 65, 35, W. was boarded by a French privateer brig, from Guadalupe, the capt. of which, with five of his crew, came on board and demanded Capt. D's papers; after examination, ordered his chests and trunks to be opened— took from them all the money and letters— took all the flock cabin stores, spare rigging, sails and blocks—one cask of rum, &c. —suffered his people to steal even knives and forks, spoons, tumblers, and every article remaining in the cabin. The privateer captain put on board us two seamen taken from the brig Favourite, Scituate, of Baltimore, and Mr. Taylor, supercargo, with a cargo of 50,000 dollars. He also wished to get rid of Capt. Scituate and Mr. Taylor, but they insisted on staying aboard the privateer and know the state of their property, which spirited behaviour produced a conduct unworthy a man, for on their refusal to quit the privateer, the capt. indignantly flogged them! Several other American masters and seamen were on board this privateer, among them was Mr. John Barnes, of Marblehead. Before the privateer left us, she took a loop from Rhode-Island, capt. Briggs, bound to Cape-Francois. The captain of the privateer to finish his brutal behaviour, threatened to punish capt. Dunbar—dismissed him with a curse on his country, and a determination to rob every American vessel that could not be made a prize of. Capt. Moulton, arrived at Beverly, from Gonaives, where he was carried in by a small French cruiser, and detained 4 days; but by paying a sum of money was permitted to depart. Capt. M. has been boarded by several other French cruisers, and plundered of merchandise, provisions and money. He has also been boarded by two British men of war, and by them treated politely.
[The above instance of unbearable insult, (too published before in this Gazette) appeared too proper a concomitant to that stated under the Portsmouth head, not to be handed to the public along with it.]
SALEM, (Mass.) October 10.
ARRIVED. From Surinam Sch. Sally, Baker, Bilboa. Sloop Francis & Mary, Collins, Liverpool. Arrived, sch. Sally, 51 days from St. Ubes. Left there, brig Hannah, Follansbe, of Haverhill, to sail in 10 days. Ship Eliza, Borrowdale, of Alexandria. A vessel for New-York, John Brown, master. Brig Dryads, Hattori, of Norfolk. Indultry, Shaw, of Bolton; brig Betsey, Norton, do; ship John, Follet, of Portland. Ship —, Ropes, of New-York.
Arrived at Beverly, the 8th inst. the sch. Hope, Tarbox Moulton, master, 34 days from Petit Guave, and 23 from Gonaives, where he was carried in by a French cruiser and there detained four days; but by paying a sum of money to the owner of the privateer, he obtained permission to depart without a formal trial. Capt. M. has been boarded by several other French cruisers, and plundered of several articles of merchandise and provisions, and some money; he has also been boarded by two British men of war, and by them treated politely. He spoke off Cape Nicholas Mole, the brig Betsey of Boston, from Norfolk, and the brig Rosanna, Archer, of Salem, both bound to Jamaica.
The brig Favorite, from New-York, for Bordeaux, was spoke in lat. 45, long. 28, all well.
Capt. Endicott left at Surinam, 37 days ago, ship Liberty, Sheldon, of Providence, ship Franklin, Bounce, of Philadelphia; ship Thomas, Clark, do. brig Sally, Hotchkiss, New-London; brig —, Alger, Providence; sch. —, Brown, Gloucester. Spoke a Schooner from Boston, bound to Surinam, R. Stover, master. Sept. 24, was boarded by the Resolution of 74 guns, lat. 35, 13, long. 68, 30. Same day, spoke ship Dolphin from Providence. 26th, spoke brig General Warren, lat. 39, 30, long. 67, 20, from Boston for St. Bartholomews.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) October 7.
Arrived here the brig Brothers, capt. Kennard, in 23 days from Grenada, who has handed us the following for publication. Capt. Kennard, of the brig Brothers, on his passage from Grenada to Portsmouth, N. H. in lat. 19, 20, N. and long. 63, 30, W. September 13th, was boarded by a small privateer Schooner, of one carriage gun, 30 men, 6 whites, the rest coloured; under English colours, but afterwards hoisted French. They immediately carried capt. Kennard, with two of his people, on board the Schooner, there the capt. of the pirates, (for he can call them no better) ordered two negroes to strip capt. K. which they did even to his shirt, while the rest stood with naked swords at his breast if he offered to make the least resistance. They robbed him of his pocket-book, containing bills of exchange to the amount of 1350l. and several other papers of considerable value,
took his watch from his pocket, but that they returned with great reluctance, abusing him to the last degree, telling him that they would set fire to his brig if he did not tell where his money was. While that was doing, about 8 or 10 of the pirates fell to rummaging the brig; they plundered every necessary article they could put their hands on, took from the cabin 3 or 4 dozen of wine and porter, 1 cafe spouts, about 12lb. sugar, and some coffee, which was all capt. K. had, the mate begging them to be honourable enough to leave part, but to no purpose; they also took some crockery ware, one cafe razors, one pair dividers, the captain's quadrant, which he set great store by, the mate's daily assistant, and sundry other articles, striking the mate on the breast, and pointing their swords at him if he offered to resist. They likewise took out of the brig one bbl. beef, 1 do. bread, 2 casks water, 2 coils rope, 1 coil ratline, 1 bundle points, 1 hammer, 1 plain, 1 hand pump, gimblets, nails of different kinds, several blocks, several hooks and thimbles, 1 royal, 1 steering-fail boom, balls of spun-yarn, lamp-black, fire-wood, &c. &c. They robbed capt. Kennard's people of some sea-tobacco and clothes; such piratical proceeding these villains were guilty of.
By this time it growing dark they ordered the remaining crew on board the brig to assist them in hoisting out the long-boat, threatening them with instant death if they offered to refuse. They went out the brig's main top-mast stay-sail, and put it in the boat, together with all their plunder; at 8 o'clock in the evening they gave Capt. Kennard his two people, and they came on board his vessel in a distressing situation.
The last compliment from them was "DAMN your PRESIDENT, CONGRESS, and ALL AMERICA, for making a Treaty with Great Britain."
Capt. K. hoisted in his boat, with a deal of trouble, and proceeded on his passage to lament his cruel usage.
NATH'L KENNARD, master; Attested. HERM COFFIN, mate, WM. COLE, seaman.
WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, South Front Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, ALSO, 50 Pipes of Bordeaux Brandy, 70 Pipes of old Port Wine. Oct. 17. 1816.
PEALE'S MUSEUM.
THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, for so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic that at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety.
As an Amusement, the study of Nature is the most rational and pleasing: as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They "Whom Nature's works can charm, with God himself Hold converse."
Many interesting additions have lately been made to this Museum; and the feathered tribe, containing a variety of the most rare and beautiful subjects, is now very advantageously arranged. Waxen Figures, of Men large as life (some of them casts from nature) are here dressed in their proper habits, and placed in attitudes characteristic of their respective nations. Here may be seen the North-American Savage, and the savage of South-America—a laboring Chinese, and the Chinese Gentleman—the footy African, and the Kamtschatdal—with some Natives of the South Sea Islands. The immense variety and interesting diversity which this Museum offers to the view, may be seen but cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1-4th of a dollar. Sept. 23.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
ASSIGNEES OF JAMES GREENLEAF, HEREBY give notice, that they have disposed of the property assigned to them for the securing the payment of the note, acceptances, and endorsements given by Edward Fox for the use of the said James Greenleaf; and the holders of such notes, acceptances, and endorsements, are hereby notified that the subscribers will settle with them for the amount of their respective claims, both PRINCIPAL and INTEREST, at any time before the 24th day of October next; after which day, the holders, not applying, will be excluded, agreeably to the terms of assignment. Applications to be made at south-east corner of Dock and Second streets (the Dock street side), between the hours of eleven and one o'clock every day, Sundays excepted. Henry Pratt, Tho. W. Francis, John Miller, Jun. John Abney, Jacob Baker. Philadelphia, August 18, 1797. d
An UMBRELLA
WAS taken (supposed to have been stolen) on Sunday evening last, from the house occupied by Mr. Blunt, No. 9, Strawberry-street:—It is a green silk Umbrella, of the middle size, with a red Morocco top and hooked ivory head.—Conceiving it to have been taken by some pilfering knave, who, actuated by pecuniary motives, may endeavor to vend the same, any person or persons to whom the said Umbrella may be offered, are desired to stop it; and it is hoped, will apprehend and convict the thief to justice. The peculiarly of the Umbrella will, evidently, assist the police in detection; therefore, whoever apprehends the same and delivers it at Mr. Blunt's, from whence it was taken, or at Mr. Peano's office, shall be handsomely rewarded. Oct. 3.—43t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, an indentured Servant Girl, named NANCY ANDERSON, about twenty years of age, short, thick set person, with short black hair; had on when she went away, a dark calico gown, an old black silk cloak, and a black fur hat. Whoever will secure said girl, and give information thereof to the subscriber, No. 2, Greenleaf alley, or to the office of this Gazette, shall receive the above reward. All persons are forbid harboring said girl, as they will be dealt with as the law directs. MARY ANDERSON, N. B. Said Girl is from Ireland, and has been in this country but a short time: she was sent to the work-house for milke'nd, where she was taken sick and removed to the city-hospital, from which place she made her escape.
MARY ANDERSON.
N. B. Said Girl is from Ireland, and has been in this country but a short time: she was sent to the work-house for milke'nd, where she was taken sick and removed to the city-hospital, from which place she made her escape.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT,
Table with 2 columns: Category, Count. Rows include Admitted since last report, Remaining last report, Discharged, Died, Remain in Hospital (Convalescents, Sick), Four of whom are dangerous. Total 1.
(Signed) STEPHEN GIRARD, CALEB LOWNES, JOHN CONNELLY. Published by order of the Board, WM. MONTGOMERY, Chairman pro tem.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT,
Table with 2 columns: Category, Count. Rows include Admitted since last report, Remaining last Report, Discharged, Died, Remain in Hospital (Convalescents, Sick), Interred in City Hospital burying ground since last report. Total 7.
(Signed) STEPHEN GIRARD, CALEB LOWNES, JOHN CONNELLY. Published by order of the board, MM. MONTGOMERY, Chairman pro tem.
The Inspectors of the Health-Office feel it their duty to advise their fellow-citizens, whose families are out of town, not to return to the city for a few days; for although at present there is a great appearance of the prevailing fever's subsiding, still as an unfavorable change may take place, those who are out of town, we conceive, had better not move in, particularly to the lower parts of the city and Southwark, until the disorder has more generally subsided; and in the mean time to employ proper persons to air and cleanse their houses. Published by order of the Board, WM. MONTGOMERY, Chairman pro tem. October 13, 1797.
PRICES OF STOCKS,
Table with 2 columns: Stock, Price. Rows include 6 per Cent, 3 per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance Co. N. A. shares. COURSE OF EXCHANGE. On London, at 30 days, at 60 days, at 90 days, Amsterdam, per guilder.
Ad laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper.
A FEW copies of the above act may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No 119, Chestnut-street. July 19.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
FILOPED from the service of the subscriber, on the 10th inst. a negro man by the name of DICK, about twenty-five years of age, and five feet nine or ten inches high; by trade a carpenter, and is a very lively brisk workman. His countenance is very good—When spoken to, he converses with ease and confidence, and is pretty fagacious. I purchased the said fellow of Mr. Dubney Minor, in whose name he has been advertised in the Richmond newspapers. During his last runaway trip (last summer) he was employed a considerable length of time, by some person near Dumfries, from which circumstance, I conjecture, he has taken another northern route. I forewarn all persons from giving him employment, of any kind whatever, and master-of vessels and others, from carrying him out of this State. The above reward will be given if he be taken within forty miles of this city; and an additional sum, in proportion to the distance he may be brought, or the trouble and expense the apprehender may be at, in bringing him to this place. AUG. DAVIS
N. B. His apparel was of the usual negro kind, but he had more cloaths than is customary for them to possess. A.D. Richmond, June 11, 1797.

Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Margarey. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&catf.
To be sold at Public Vendue, To the highest bidder, at the house of Mr. William Evans, the sign of the Indian Queen, in the city of Baltimore, on the 25th day of October next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. About seven thousand acres of land, the property of William Bell, of Philadelphia, lying between Reister's-town and W. Clinton, commonly called Little Winchester, (the turn- pike road runs through a considerable part of these lands) the tract begins about 12 miles from Baltimore, within a few hundred yards of said Reister's-town, and extends to the dis- tance of about twenty-three miles from Balti- more, and lies on the main falls of Patapsco river, from three to four miles thereon. Will be sold in tracts of one hundred and fifty to three hundred acres. There is a large propor- tion of meadow and wood land on each tract, some of them highly improved, with excellent buildings and fine grove.
A tract of seven hundred acres of land, called Clover Farms, within five miles of Bladensburg, deemed very good for Grass. Richard Pensonby, of Bladensburg, will show this land to any person inclined to purchase. Also,
A tract of land of about three hun- dred and thirty acres, within about two miles and a half of the President's house in the Fed- eral City. It is nearly all wood land, and a fine high prospect, from which may be seen the city of Washington, Bladensburg, Alexandria and a part of George-town, and many miles down the Potomac river. Mr. Richard Penson- by, of Bladensburg, will also show this land. A liberal credit will be given for the greater part of the purchase money. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. May 8. wjm
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) A few Boxes of Spices, consisting of Nutmegs, Cloves and mace For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street. May 30. dtf
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in prepara- tions for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will suit him to the like pre- ference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, containing the most varied collec- tion ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. zzw b w
City Commissioners' Office, June 22, 1797. IN pursuance of an ordinance from the select and common councils, passed the 22d day of May last, appointing the city commissioners, and prescribing their duties, section 20th, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That the city is divided into five districts, each to be under the superintendence of one of the city commissioners, who is to be individually responsible for the cleanliness of the same, and are as follows. District No. 1. From the south side of Col- lar-street, to the north side of Spruce-street, un- til the superintendence of Nathan Boys. 2. From the north side of Spruce-street, to the north side of Walnut-street, under the super- intendence of Hugh Roberts. 3. From the north side of Walnut to the south side of High-street, under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of High-street, to the north side of Mulberry-street, under the super- intendence of William Moulder. 5. From the south side of Mulberry-street to the north side of Vine-street, under the super- intendence of Nicholas Hicks. The cleaning of High-street to be in common. A stated meeting of the city commissioners is held at the Old Court House, in High- street, every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. July 14. eom
Stands for Draymen, &c. In pursuance of an ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22d day of April, 1797, providing for the appointment of City Commissioners, &c. See the 15th. The following places are fixed upon by the said City Commissioners for Stands for Draymen and their Horses. In Vine-street, eastward of Front-street, on both sides. Sassafras, High, Chestnut and Walnut-streets, eastward of Front-street, on the north side only. Mulberry-street, south side from Front to Third-street. Front-street, east side from Vine-street to Elvith's alley. Front-street, from opposite to Black Horse al- ley to Hamilton's stores, east side. Water-street, west side from the north end of Stomper's or Moore's stores to Pine-street. Penn-street from Pine to Cedar-street, west side. Drawbridge, north side, east of Front-street. Spruce, Pine and South streets, east of Front street, south side. Dock-street, between Walnut-street and the flag stone crossings, east side, opposite George Orkley's. Second-street, between Sassafras and Vine streets, west side. Fifth-street, east side from Chestnut to Mul- berry-streets. Sassafras-street, from Third to Fourth-street, east side. No dray or horse to stand within ten feet of any pump. STANDS FOR HACKNEY COACHES. Pine-street, north side from Fourth to Fifth streets. Fifth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, west. Brand-street, north side, between Third and Fourth-streets. July 14. mw&fm
A Literary Treat. Just published, handsomely printed on writing paper, price 1 dollar. A new edition of that popular and entertaining work, entitled THE FORESTERS, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull, the Clo- thier—In a series of letters to a friend, with the ad- dition of two letters, alluding to recent political transactions in America. The following extract from the Clavis Allegorica, shows the principal characters that are introduced: John Bull, the Kingdom of England His Mother, the Church of England His Wife, the Parliament His Sister Peg, the Church of Scotland His Brother Patrick, Ireland Lewis, the Kingdom of France His Mistress, the Old Constitution His new Wife, the National Representation Lord Strut, the Kingdom of Spain Nicholas Trog, the French Republic The Franks, the French Republic The Fattlers, the United States of America Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire John Colline, Massachusetts Humphrey Plowshare, Connecticut Roger Carrier, Rhode Island Peter Bull Frog, New-York Julius Cæsar, New-Jersey William Broadbrim, Pennsylvania Callimar, Delaware Walter Pipeweed, Virginia His Grandson, George Washington Peter Pire, North Carolina Charles Indigo, South Carolina George Truly, Georgia Ethan Greenwood, Vermont Hunter Longknife, Kentucky Black Cat, Negro Slaves Rats, Speculators Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins This popular and entertaining satirical history of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BEN- KNAP. It has great share of originality and a- bounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterises those late political transactions which have caused so much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. and P. RICE, Bookseller, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 50, Market Street. June 25.
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street. HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ev- er offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell their editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, junr's Reports in Chancery, 2 v. 4. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Bloyer's Producers Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 3 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruic- on Uses; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first ar- rival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d part of Gil- bert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Is now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHA- RIAH POULSON, jun. No. 30, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. zzw b w
The Partnership, UNDER the firm of FREEMAN & Company, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any demands against the said House are de- sired to render the same to T. B. Freeman and those indebted to the House are desired to make pay- ment to him—By whom business will in future be carried on, at his store, No. 39, South Front-street. August 7. codaw
Richard and James Potter Have removed their Counting House to No. 45, South Fifth-street. August 2. w&fsc
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury STAGES. THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsis- ted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but, not as M. Slough insinuates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the sub- ject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching him- self to any other person in the prosecution of the stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippen- sburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Wirtner, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, at- tention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert. The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established. For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sun- bury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mon- days. WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797.
N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferris, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, pro- ceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednes- day morning, on the same evening arrives at Pa- trick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadel- phia. mwf
Advertisement. On the 20th of November next in Alexandria (being court day), will be exposed for sale one or more covering Jacks, and several young ones of different ages and sizes; all descended from Royal Gift (an imported Jack from Spain, upwards of 12 hands high) out of imported Jennies from Malta, full 14 hands high. The terms of sale (or if not sold of letting them for one or more seasons to cover) will then be made known; the payments may be made easy to the purchaser, bond and security being given for the amount, with interest. At the same time and place, sundry Horses and Mares will be offered for sale. The latter having been to the Jacks, are probably with foal. JAMES ANDERSON, Manager. Mount-Vernon, 20th September, 1797. rawaw
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. THE Office will be kept until further notice at the School House in Germantown. The Company will retain the room in Chestnut, above Seventh-street, where a person will attend to re- ceive and give answers to applications, every day from 10 until 12 o'clock. Sept. 14. dgtawtf
Thomas Armat and Son, OF PHILADELPHIA, INFORM their customers and the public, they have removed a part of their merchandise to Wilmington. Also, they have their store open in the city. At either place their friends can be sup- plied, and their orders carefully attended to. By the Cumberland, from Hull, they have re- ceived a handsome assortment of articles, suitable to the approaching season; and expect to add to it by other fall ships. Should the sickness prevail in the central part of the city, that branch of their business will be re- vived in Germantown. The communication by post is open and re- gular as usual. Sept. 18. thtf
TO BE SOLD VERY CHEAP! A Light WAGON almost new, with a frame— and a pair of harness (English collars) has never been used—price 90 Dollars. A Horse 16 hands high, seven years old—and a new chair, with a falling top and harness—320. Enquire No. 331, Market-street. August 24. dtw
For sale or to be let on ground- rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Wal- nut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State- House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut-street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale. Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fi- fty-four feet, and continuing that breadth east- ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situa- tion for a merchant, flour dealer, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
TO BE SOLD, And possession given immediately. A LARGE two story brick House, handsomely situated in Princeton. There are four rooms and a large entry on each floor, and five rooms in the garret, a range of back buildings 51 feet in length, and a piazza of 57 feet. There is a pump in the yard, an excellent kitchen garden, at the farther end of which are a carriage house and two stables, one of which is new, 44 feet long, with stalls in the two stables for 27 horses. The health- iness and pleasantness of its situation, and the number of genteel and agreeable families in and near the town, render it a desirable retreat for a gentleman from the city. The commodiousness of the house, its central position, and the largeness of the stables, make it every way suitable for a tavern, for which it has always been considered as a capital stand. Enquire on the premises, of ISAAC SNOWDEN. Princeton, Aug. 25. 29-dtwawtf
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & each 30,000, are 1 ditto 25,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash price of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 20 do. 100 2,000 200 do. 50 10,000 1,000 do. 25 25,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire front on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two contraded or corner buildings as soon as pos- sible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of print- ing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Direc- tors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Colum- bia; of James Wirt & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
This Day Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar. Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796." In which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, LATE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the facts means proved by the Jacobins of the United States to impeach the character of those persons who are considered as hostile to their dis- organizing schemes. It also contains the cor- respondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Mullenburgh and Venable, on the sub- ject of the documents stored; and a series of let- ters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Ha- milton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
No. 138. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the 22nd day of July, in the twenty- second year of the independence of the United States of America, JOHN PENNO, of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V. and VI. of 'The History of the Unit- ed States for the year 1796,' in which the charge of speculation against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted— Written by himself." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encour- agement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprie- tors of such copies, during the time therein men- tioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 27. waw
The Inhabitants of the District of Southwark, ARE informed that a Coachman is provided, to be kept at the Coachman's office, the north east corner of Front and Almond streets, where the friends of those sick persons who desire to be re- moved to the City Hospital, are requested to make application—Also, a Hearse will be kept in readi- ness for the removal of the dead. JONATHAN PENROSE. N. B.—The Poor, who wish to remove to the Tents on Schuylkill, may be furnished with orders by applying as above. Aug. 29.
William Blackburn, LOTTERY AND BROKER'S OFFICE No. 64 South Second-street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. II, which commenced drawing the 29th May, FOR SALE. The price of tickets will rise in propor- tion as the drawing advances, particularly on account of the five first drawn tickets, prizes of four thousand dollars each, on the last day of drawing. Check Books kept for examination and register- ing, in the Canal, No. 2, City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries. Also, tickets for sale in the Schuylkill bridge and Perkiomen Bridge lotteries, which will begin drawing in the course of the summer. The business of a Broker in all kinds of Stock, Bills, Notes, Lands, &c. &c. transacted with the utmost attention. June 2. ty&f
Erskine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Conse- quences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15. $
STATE TRIALS. Sold by W. Young, Bookseller, No. 53, South Se- cond-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquit- tal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller Gen- eral—In one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationery, retail and by the pack- age, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7. *
For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'S FERRY, On Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Phila- delphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 93 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occu- pied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentle- man's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. Nov 24. ztwtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleas- ure and respect, returns her sincere ac- knowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. gtmff
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. Just Published, Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Doton, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. *gt
Ross & Simon, —HAVE FOR SALE— (Hogheads, Barrels, and Barrels.) Excellent Coffee in Tiers, and A small parcel of nice cocea in bags A few panchones Jamaica spirits, fourth proof Superior Tenetice wine, old and in Madeira pipes An invoice of jewellery and hosiery to be sold by the package. A few hampers of best En. Lish cheese. July 27. dtf
The Subscriber has for Sale, A large assortment of India Muslins, coarse and fine India Calicoes Sooty Romals Blue Cloths and Checks Bandanna Handkerchiefs Blue red and Gilli Handkerchiefs An invoice of Irish Linens and Sheetings, well assorted. A box of Diapers Silk Umbrellas Two boxes of fine Spices, containing Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves Black Pepper of first quality East India Ginger Java Sugar A quantity of Madeira Wine Ditto of Gin Roll Brimstone August 13. Mordecai Lewis. swtmf
Higgins' Specific FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF THE YELLOW FEVER. EVER since this disease made such ravages in this city and New-York, the author has turned his attention to its causes and cure.—The result of his enquiries has convinced him that the reason why so few persons recover from its attacks, are from its not being well understood, and the consequent wrong method taken to cure it. He is persuaded that the excessive bleedings and mercurial reme- dies of the Faculty are highly injurious, and that the only rational mode of treatment is by the use of proper acids. Convinced of this he offers his Specific as a certain remedy, if used according to the directions. To be had in bottles, at one dollar each, of the inventor Geo. Higgins, Cherry-street, two doors a- bove Ninth street, (late manager of Jackson and Co's Medicine Warehouse, London); by Mr. Le- slie, No. 216; W. Griffith, No. 197, T. Paver, No. 21, South Third Street, T. Sift, No. 55, New street, near Vine Street, and J. Gales, No. 36, Race street. Aug. 25. rathes 3r.
COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS. Just received, by Wm. Griffith, No. 197, South Second-street, a fresh supply of Genuine Balsam of Honey, A medicine invented by the late Sir John Hill (who was known as a Botanist) procured him the appellation of the Linnaeus of Britain) and is considered in England as a certain cure for the above complaints; it is also of singular efficacy in the Hooping Cough. It may also be had retail of W. A. Storer, No. 61, South Second-street, and T. Storer, 45, New- street, in bottles at 75 cents each. Wm. Griffith having observed the happy ef- fect of the medicine, (several cases of cures hav- ing come within his own knowledge) and the great demand for it has induced him to order a large supply, a part of which he has just received. August 3. tswaw
30 Dollars Reward. RAN away on Saturday last, two indent- ed servants, Gifford Daily, a mulatto boy, about 17 years of age, a slim light built active fellow, can read and write, five feet seven or eight inches high, has a heavy countenance; had on a fustian coarse and trowlers, a high crowned hat, fine shoes &c. Allan Melton, a black man, about 24 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, a thick set clumsy built fellow, particularly about the breech, had on a sailor's blue jacket lined with fustian, dark striped vest, fustian trowlers, high crowned hat, coarse shoes, &c.; each of them had several shirts and several other clothes with them. Thirty Dollars will be paid for the runaways, or 15 dol- lars for each, and reasonable charges, on delivering them at No. 54, North Third-street. The black fellow is about a year from Lewis Town, in the County of Suffer, state of Dela- ware, and has taken the boy with him. July 31. mtk&fw
To be SOLD or RENTED, A LARGE 3 Story Brick House, on the South side of Filbert street, between Eighth and Ninth, lately occupied as the Sur- veyor General's Office. The Building is 26 feet front and 33 feet deep, the lot 110 feet deep, with the privilege of a nine feet wide Alley extending the whole length of the lot, to a thirty feet wide Court for Carriages to turn in. The House is not plastered, and may be turned either into one, or two dwelling Houses. It is suitable for a large Manufactory, or would make a good Tavern. Immediate possession will be given. Apply to No. 111, Chestnut-Street. Aug. 21. codat.
Musical Instrument Manufactory, No. 167, Arch-Street. HARPER, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, 14 ft board, pier table and square piano forte maker from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his skill and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favours. Piano fortes made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedal, patent, twell, and French harp stop, which he ditches himself will be found on visit by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and twenty per cent cheaper. Any instru- ment purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange. N. B. All kinds of Musical instruments made, used, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange. May 31. &am.
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on the for- mer day of this inst. July, a Mulatto Man, named Will Bowzer, about forty years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, rather chubby made; had on when he went away, a dark colored cloth coat, striped purple trowlers and jacket. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. The said fellow formerly belonged to Mr. Charles Blake of this place; and it is expected he has made towards Jones's Neck, in the Delaware State—Any person apprehending the said fel- low, and securing him so that I can get him a- gain, shall receive the above reward if taken out of the county, and Twenty Dollars if in the county, and all reasonable charges if bro't home. JESSE REED, Queen Ann's County, Maryland. July 3. w3t