Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-30 00:00:00

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UNSEATED LANDS. THE OWNERS. Of Unseated Lands in Wehrland county Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for 1798, are paid into the hands of John Brannon, Esq. treasurer of said county, on or before the 20th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs. JAMES M'GREW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, JEREMIAH MURRY, Comm'rs. January 18.
NOTICE. ALL persons having Demands against the Estate of SAMUEL EMLEN, late of this city, deceased, are desired to produce them for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to SAMUEL EMLEN, THOMAS MORRIS, Executors. Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1800.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KEIRAN FITZPATRICK, mariner deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement to P. FERRALL, THOMAS M'EUEN, Executors. January 13, 1800.
UNSEATED LANDS. THE OWNERS. The owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WATKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 495, South Front Street, Southwark. WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. Also, For Sale or to Let, A NEW FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799.
TO BE EXCHANGED For a PLANTATION in New Jersey, A VERY VALUABLE Grist Mill and Plantation, SITUATE in Salem county, Upper Alloway's creek township, about six miles from the town of Salem, and about one mile and a half from a landing on Alloway's creek, where flatboats constantly ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (over-shot) two pair of stones, one of which are burr. The bolting and hoisting gear go by water, and attached to the Mill is a large Kiln for drying corn, built upon the most approved plan; the whole mill work and bolting cloths, &c. have lately been either made new or completely repaired. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty acres of land. The buildings exclusive of the mill house and kiln, are a large dwelling house, a barn, stables, corncrib, &c. &c. For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTAR, No. 119 Market Street. December 21.
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER, Who can work well at the Vat, Will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27.
GENTLEMAN ACCOMMODATIONS, For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 10.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th of July instant, from Cedebruk Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of labouring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankin; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED FROM the Marine Barracks on the night of the 14th inst.—JOHN OSBORN, born in the town of Bedford, West Chester county and state of New York, aged 22 years, 9 months, 5 feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (long qued) light hair, ruddy complexion, pock marked, by trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieutenant Reynolds in Stephen's Town, near Albany the 25th of June last. Had on and took with him a short round blue cloth coat with a red cape, a blue cloth coarse, a few white waistcoats, a long grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of boots, a chocolate coloured great coat trimmed with black hair plush, a fur hat half worn, and two silver watches, one a middle size, the other small. He may impole himself on some family or gentleman as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity. Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and secures him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or any officer of the army of the United States shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
DANCING. MR. FRANCIS, OF THE NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 30, north Eighth Street. December 31.
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30.
A YOUNG MAN ACQUAINTED with the West-India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12.
BOONETON IRON WORKS. TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grist Mill with two Run of stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and new in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out-houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and stone milk house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing stock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at Newark, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David and Rachel on the premises. January 11.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, of the middle circuit, will be sold by public vendue at the city tavern, in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia on Monday the 17th day of March next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on the river or creek called Lackawaxen, in the county of Wayne, containing 2000 acres and upwards; on which are erected a mansion, stables and sawmill, with the appurtenances. The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows. Mordecai Roberts, John Till, Stopfel Medora, George Warton, Zaebariah Ferris, Benjamin Hancock, George Till, Edward Wolsted, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morton, Joseph Whitehead, George Stretton, Patrick Connolly, Friend Stretton, Thomas Griffith, John Oliphant, William Halbert. Said tract taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hooper, deceased. JOHN HALL, Marshal. N. B. A reasonable credit will be given. Marshal's Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 4. These two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the quarters of the fullerscriber, an enlisted soldier, named JAMES MORISON, born in the State of Delaware, aged twenty eight, five feet seven inches high, brown complexion, blue eyes, black hair. Whoever shall take up the said deserter, and lodge him in jail or deliver him to the fullerscriber, at his quarters in Filbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th regt. of Infantry. January 28.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, wears a coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and panteleous printed fancy card, a twanzford striped under jacket, a rum-cot; one fine and one coarse shirt; one muslin handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring States shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
THE BEST LIKENESS OF THE Celebrated WASHINGTON, Which has ever been published, IS now offered for sale at Dickinson's Book-Store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AT Dickinson's Stationary & Book-Store, North Second Street, opposite Christ Church, A SUPERB EDITION OF WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life, Super Royal, 8vo. (Price Two Dollars) Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first Artists. NO exertion or expense have been spared to render this publication complete, and altho' all the materials and workmanship are entirely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States. DICKINSON'S Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market Street, to the house lately occupied by W. Cobbett, in Second Street, opposite Christ Church; where country store-keepers and others may be conveniently supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and stationery line, on the most reasonable terms. H. Maxwell's Printing Office IS REMOVED To a house adjoining the back part of Dickinson's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit: "TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS, Elegantly engraved on Copper plate, viz. 1. Debt on Bond 6. Quantum Meruit 2. — by Assignee 7. — Valescent 3. — on single bill 8. — On Promissory note 4. — on penal bill 9. — Same by Indorsee 5. — Indebitus Af. 10. — Trepass and Judgment. For the use of the Professors of the Law, COLLINSON READ." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." (L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the Dist. Ct. of Pennsylvania. The above declarations combining the semblance of fine writing with utility, and settled and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Characters in the state, are now published, and for sale at GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319, HIGH-STREET. Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it, A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette. N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799.
TO BE LET, A large WHARF and STONE STORE, In the District of Southwark, THE same where the Frigate now lays. The Wharf has been occupied as a Lumber Yard for several years, and is very suitable for that business, being about one hundred feet front on the river. Possession will be given on the 1st of May next. Also, a Three Story Brick House adjoining the said wharf, possession of which may be had immediately. Enquire of JOSHUA HUMPHREYS. January 10.
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esquire, President and his Associates, Judges of the same Court. ON the petition of David Wallace, a prisoner in the jail of said County, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the acts of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The Court order that the prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh on the first Monday of March next, that his petition, and his creditors may be then heard, and direct, that notice of his application be published in the United States and Pittsburgh Gazette three weeks, the last of which shall be at least fifteen days before the time of hearing. By order of the court, JAMES BRISON, Preth'y. Jan. 3.
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95 N. Water Street, HAVE ON HAND, [January the 1st, 1800.] The following GOODS, entitled to Draw-back, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credits: 150 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hempen Lines and Osnaburghs, 50 boxes Patterbornes or white Rolls, 25 ditto Bilsfield Lines, 11 ditto Creas and Creas a la Morlaix, 2 ditto Britannias, Brown Rolls, Ditto Hollans, Polish Rolls, Bed Ticks, Seamsis, Arabias, Empty Bags, Oil Cloths, Shoes and Slippers, Soak and Upper Leather, Quills and Sealing Wax, A package Gold and Silver Watches, 8 cases Hoes, 20 cases Nails, assorted, from 3 to 20, 16 cases Ironmongery, assorted, 13 pipes old Port Wine, 25 boxes Tumblers, assorted, 200 boxes bell Hamburg Window Glass, & by 10, &c. &c. 1 chest assorted Looking Glasses, Several large elegant Dittos, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, A few tons Roll Brimstone, 20 kegs Yellow Ochre, A few barrels Naval Stores, 1200 empty Demijohns, 6 hogheads Coffee Mills, 10 hds. Bacs Bristles, first and second quality, 40 tons Russian Hemp, Holland Steel, 2 hds. Dutch Glue, Toys, Lentils, Slates and Pencils, Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Pickling Pots, &c. &c. January 4.
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE LANDS Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of SATURDAY the twenty-second of March next. In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres. 7,000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, and head of St. Simon's found, near the town of Brunswick. 482,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 25,000 Near the above described tracts. 280,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Alatamaha. 247,000 Acres on the same waters. 50,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Alatamaha rivers and Buffalo creek. 66,000 Near the above described tracts. In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented. 44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggon Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. 40,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4588 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Cat Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned. * * * For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unquestionable security. Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the patents and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited. THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Philadelphia, Jan. 7.
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 miles stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12.
Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howick, ran on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no cost or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. August 7.

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, November 30.
The last Paris journals that have been received are dated the 21st inst. The next intelligence from that city will in all probability be very important, as well with respect to the affairs of the armies, as to the effect likely to be produced upon the minds of the people, by the tyranny and injustice of the new military government.
From the speech of the French minister at the Hague, to the first chamber of the Batavian legislature (given in another part of our paper) it is evident that the inhabitants of Holland will be obliged to pay a handsome price for the late services of the French troops in this country.
The officer who arrived on Sunday from France, was captain Swinburne, aid-de-camp to general Knox. He was merely charged with dispatches from the general, who remains an hostage for the faithful execution of the convention of Alkmaer, the only article of which that remains not completely fulfilled is that which relates to 8000 French seamen, the greater part of whom have already been delivered.
A negotiation of a commercial nature, (says a letter from Bengal) has lately been carried on at Jeddo. The gentleman deputed to wait on the emperor, has, it is said, been successful in his correspondence. Jeddo is the capital of Japan, nine miles in length, and six in breadth, and contains 1,000,000 inhabitants. The wealth of this place is incalculable; the royal palace is in the middle of the town, and is defended by walls, ditches, towers and battalions. Where the emperor resides are three towers, nine stories high, each covered with plates of solid gold, near an inch in thickness; and the grand hall of audience is supported by pillars of malleable gold. Near the palace are several others, where the relations of the emperor live. The empress has a palace of her own, and there are twenty small ones for the concubines. Besides, all the vassal kings have each a palace in the city, with a handsome garden, and stables for 2,000 horses. The emperor, it seems, is very desirous to maintain an intercourse with a nation which has acquired so much respect and confidence in India, more especially as it ensures him a constant and safe market. The articles to be imported will consist of those which are valuable. New species of merchandise form the life of commerce, and experience has confirmed this in its fullest extent. Japan is accounted one of the best countries in Asia, and the richest in the world for gold.
Late letters from India mention, that a considerable trade is carried on between us (through the Armenians) and the inhabitants at the Moluccas, who, from being so unive-ally shut out of the line of commerce with Europe, are now trading with other nations. The king of Mattaram has signified a desire to open an unrestricted trade, which is likely to prove beneficial to the commercial interests in India.
Bonaparte has desired the minister of the interior to form a company of comedians for Egypt, and it is said that there are to be a number of female dancers. The minister of the marine is to furnish the means of conveying them.
The Irish papers say, that they mean to split the difference with the French Republic on the score of Napper Tandy; and therefore they shall spare the Gallic Citizen , and only hang the Irish Traitor .
Mrs. Inchbald's forthcoming comedy has been purchased by Mr. Harris for five hundred pounds. Its representation is to precede that of Mr. Cumberland.
An officer having some time since involved himself in debt, sold his commission, and very punctiliously paid all his creditors; after which he volunteered as a private in the 55th regiment of foot, and marched off with his knapsack at his back on the expedition to Holland. He returned last week much emaciated with fatigue, and was very cordially received by those to whom he had behaved so honourably.
December 1.
Statement of the distribution of the British naval force exclusive of the hired armed vessels, which are chiefly employed in protecting the coasting trade of Great Britain to first December instant:—Line, 191; fifty, 26 frigates, 237; sloops, &c.—Total 794.
Bonaparte has presented to Moreau a Damascus sabre, which he brought from Egypt, it is studded with diamonds, and worth 10,000 livres.
Citizen Barreau, who commanded L'Orient frigate, captured in the West Indies by the American frigate Constellation , has been tried at L'Orient, by a court martial, and after an investigation of nine days, acquitted.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH.
November 29.
Sitting at Westminster, before Lord Kenyon.
ROPER vs. COCHRAN.
This was an action of assumpsit, at the suit of a Tea-Urn Manufacturer, against the Honorable Captain Cochrane of the Earl of Dundonald. From the evidence it appeared, that the plaintiff was in company with Mr. Brooks and Mr. Humphreys, on the 21st of August, at a Gala at Vauxhall; that on their return, about four in the morning, the defendant and Mr. Ferrers, of the 45th regiment, in company with two kept women, were walking before them. Mr. Roper and Mr. Brooks walked hand in hand behind the defendant and his company, and Mr. Humphreys walked a few yards behind
them. Mr. Humphreys accosted the two girls, and jocularly asked their names, when the plaintiff answered by a cant expression, quid puffs . On this, the defendant, without any provocation, struck the plaintiff a blow over the eye with a stick, causing a very severe and dangerous wound; and almost immediately after said, that he expected him to meet him next morning under the gibbet on Hounslow Heath. Mr. Ferrers also, at the turnpike gate, insisted on Mr. Humphreys giving him his address, adding, that if Mr. Roper should not meet the defendant, he expected that Mr. Humphreys would meet him. A conference was afterwards held at the London Coffee House between Mr. Ferrers on the part of the defendant, when Mr. Ferrers at first insisted upon the duel going on; but afterwards, on being satisfied that the defendant was the aggressor made an apology in his name, and requested the matter might go no farther, to which Mr. Humphreys assented. On behalf of the defendant, it was attempted to be proved, that the plaintiff and his company had been walking behind the defendant, and his company all the way quizzing them, and that one of them had put a stick under the petticoats of one of the ladies under the protection of the defendant; but no proof was made out of this insult.
Lord Kenyon, in his charge to the jury, observed, that he very much approved of the conduct of the plaintiff, in having had recourse to the laws of his country, rather than to the false laws of honor, for reparation. He had taken occasion, during the examination of Mr. Ferrers, to remark the impropriety of his conduct, in endeavoring to force on a duel; and he now again took occasion to observe, that he considered it his duty, as far as possible, to put a stop to the crime of duelling; and that under this idea he should consider it his duty to state, that to go out a second time was to be guilty of murder, and that had Mr. Ferrers done so on the present occasion he ought to be hanged. The conduct of the defendant had been, upon the whole, highly unjustifiable, and from his rank and situation in life this was the more inexcusable. At the same time, although he wished the jury to give such damages as to show their sense of the improper conduct, he hoped they would not so punish him as to prevent his being in future a useful member of society.
The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 100l.
HIGH COURT OF ADMIRALTY.
Sir William Scott, yesterday finished the third sitting after term. The whole day was employed in hearing the Doctors for and against the capture of the ship Sufan , claimed by Mr. Martin Coffin to be American property, and which was detained by an English frigate, in her voyage from Dunkirk to New York. As this is a very important case, upon the judgment given, in which a new settlement is over to next Tuesday, to finish the pleadings, and give judgment.
BOURDEAUX, November 11.
The directory have ordered the embargo on several vessels, and particularly on the John and Richard, an American vessel to be taken off.
On request of the Consul of the United States the minister of marine, after having consulted with that of the interior, charged the commissary superintendent of the marine to set at liberty all American prisoners detained in the prisons of the commune, who shall be claimed as natives of America, or as naturalized Americans. This measure founded on the hope of an approaching treaty of alliance and of commerce between the government of the United States and that of the French republic, is a most happy omen for the speedy interchange of that immense commerce which formerly enriched both countries.
THE COUNCIL TO THE FRENCH.
Paris &c. Nov. 12.
THE Constitution of the third year has perished. It knew how neither to protect your rights, or support itself. Multiplied attacks deprived for ever of the respect of the People. Heinous and ambitious Factions divided the Republic between them. France at length approached to the last term of a general disorganization.
The patriots have made themselves heard. Every thing that could injure you has been removed. Every thing that could serve you, every thing that remained pure in the National Representation, is united under the banners of Liberty.
Frenchmen! The Republic, thus re-established, and replaced in Europe in the rank which the never should have lost, will proceed to realize all the hopes of citizens, and will accomplish its glorious destinies.
Take with us the Oath which we have made, "to be faithful to the Republic, one and indivisible, founded upon equality, liberty, and the representative system."
By the consuls of the Republic.
Roger Ducces, Buonaparte, Sieyes.
(A true copy)
Hagues-Bernard Maret, Sec. Gen.
THE CONSULATE.
Proclamation of the Commander in Chief, BUONAPARTE.
Nov. 10, Eleven o'clock at night.
On my return to Paris I found a division reigning amongst all the constituted authorities. There was no agreement but on this single point—that the Constitution was half destroyed, and could by no means effect the salvation of our liberties. All the parties
came to me, confided to me their designs, unveiled their secrets, and demanded my support. I refused to be a man of any party. The Council of Ancients invited me, and I answered to their call. A plan of general reformation had been concerted by men, in whom the nation is accustomed to see the defenders of our freedom and equality, and of propriety. This plan demanded a calm and liberal examination, free from every influence and every fear. The Council of Ancients resolved, in consequence that the sittings of the Legislative Body should be removed to St. Cloud, and charged me with the disposition of the force necessary to secure its independence. I owed to my fellow citizens, to the soldiers who are perishing in our armies, and to the national glory, acquired at the price of their blood, to accept of this command.
The Councils being assembled at St. Cloud, the Republican troops guaranteed their safety from without but within affairs had established the reign of terror. Several Members of the Council of Five Hundred, armed with pistols and fire arms, circulated around them nothing but menaces of death. The plans which were about to be developed were laid aside, the majority was disorganized, the most intrepid orators were disconcerted, and the utility of every wise proposition was made evident. I bore my indignation and my grief to the Council of Ancients. I demanded of them to enforce the execution of their generous designs. I represented to them the maladies of their country, from which those designs originated. They joined themselves with me, by giving new testimonies of their uniform wishes.
I then repaired to the Council of Five Hundred without arms, and my head uncovered, such as I had been received and applauded by the ancients. I wished to recall to the majority their wishes, and to assure them of their power. The pistols which threatened the Deputies were instantly raised against their deliverer. 20 assassins threw themselves upon me, and sought my breath. The grenadiers of the legislative body, whom I had left at the door of the hall, came up and placed themselves between me and the assassins. One of these brave grenadiers named Thome, had his clothes frucked through with a dagger. They succeeded in bearing me away.
At this time the cry of out-law was raised against the defender of the law . It was the ferocious cry of assassins against the force which was destined to restrain them. They pressed around the President, threatened him to his face, and, with arms in their hands, ordered him to decree me out of the protection of the law. Being informed of this circumstance, I gave orders to rescue him from their power, and six grenadiers of the Legislative Body, brought him out of the hall. Immediately after the grenadiers of the Legislative Body entered at the pas de charge into the hall, and caused it to be evacuated.
The factions were intimidated, and dispersed themselves. The majority, re-assembled from their blows, entered freely and peaceably into the hall of sitting, heard the propositions which were made to them for the public safety, deliberated, and prepared the salutary resolution which is to become the new and provisional law of the Republic.
Frenchmen! you will recognize, without doubt, in this conduct, the zeal of a soldier of liberty, and of a citizen devoted to the republic. The ideas of preservation, protection and freedom, immediately resumed their places on the dispersion of the faction who wished to oppress the councils, and who, in making themselves the most odious of men, never ceased to be the most contemptible.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE. (Counter-signed) BERTHIER.
COPENHAGEN, November 14.
The Danish and Norway specic Bank finds itself obliged, from the confusion of trade abroad, to recall the loans already made, and to confine all future ones, where, by not only the merchants, but all classes of subjects, lose that support granted them on security by loans of the bank; but as they are more than ever in want of succour, his majesty, by ordinance of the 13th inst. (on the proposition of the royal college of Finance, seconded by the direction of the Specie Bank) approves of an arrangement to supersede the operation of the Specie Bank for a limited time. This new arrangement consists of ten articles, constituting a commercial deposit bank, at four per cent. interest.
PARIS, November 16.
Citizen Alexander Berthier, Minister of war, has given orders that General Latour Foissac, who so shamefully surrendered Mantua to the enemy, shall be tried for contumacy.
The consulate called to the sitting of yesterday, Talleyrand, Volney and Roederer. Buonaparte thanked them, in the name of the consulate, for their devotion and important services. He added, it was the intention of government to employ their talents soon, and to name them to a consulative commission, or fort of council of State.
PLYMOUTH, November 27.
This morning arrived the Swarrow frigate of 10 guns, lieutenant Nicholson, from a cruise, and brought in a French lug-fall row-boat privateer, mounted with twivels and small arms, and about twenty men, which she captured last night off the Start. The chasm is swarming with these petty marauders.
City Commissioner's Office.
January 1, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following arrangements are made by the Board for the more effectual cleansing of the City:— District No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the north side of Vine, to the south side of Mulberry street. 2. Hugh Roberts from the south side of Mulberry, to the south side of Chestnut street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the south side of Chestnut to the north side of Spruce street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the north side of Spruce to the south side of Cedar street.
When any PUMPS are out of order to the southward of High street, apply to Thomas Dacey, in fifth near Cedar street, or Godfrey Gebler in Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut streets; and for the northern part of the city to Isaiah Dixey in Eighth between Sassafras and Vine streets; Nicholas Heiss in Fifth near Vine street, or to either of the City Commissioners.
Meetings of the Commissioners on every Tuesday afternoon, 3 o'clock, at the Old Court House. January 17. 3aw2w.
NOTICE.
A PERSON
WHO will do any kind of business, either as a Labourer, an Accountant, a Clerk, an Assistant in a School, or any occupation by which he can make a living—wants employment. He is a stranger, but asks no wages till earned, and is willing to forfeit any he may earn in case he does not fully satisfy any person who may honor him with employment.
Apply at No. 58 North Seventh street, near Cherry alley, or to the Printer hereof. January 27. 4t3t
ANY Person or Persons, wishing to avail themselves of any opportunity of having a person well calculated to perform the necessary avocation of a DUN, will hear of one, by leaving a line at the Office of this Gazette, directed to A. B.
Any recommendations necessary can be given. January 22. dtf
THE COMMITTEES
Appointed by the several Fire Companies in the City and Liberties, to devise a plan of association for the purpose of acting in concert at fires are requested to attend a meeting to be held at Cameron's Tavern, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third Street above Arch Street, on Saturday evening the 1st of February, precisely at 6 o'clock. January 27. dtS.
HENRY BENBRIDGE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock-street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 12. diw3aw6w
THE UNDERSIGNED
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia,
Hereby gives public Notice,
That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences.
RICHARD SODERSTROM.
Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
United States, Pennsylvania District, } ss.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a Special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Friday the 31st day of January instant, at ten o'clock A.M. for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esq. attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
1 Cask, and
3 Hogheads Spirits,
distilled at a distillery within the city of Philadelphia, and removed from the same without being first branded or marked according to law—wherefore the same have been seized as forfeited.
By order of court,
D. CALDWELL, Clerk Dist. Court. January 18, 1800.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS
OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, or undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas M'Ewen & Co. or to the subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next.
Samuel Blodget. December 17
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE
About 25 acres of Land,
LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road.—On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Tench Francis, Esq.—on the South, by a road of ten perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. M'Call. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers.
Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Germantown road, adjoining M'Ellers's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin.
For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24. dtf
NEW LINE OF STAGES
To New York,
By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Bushkill, Newtown, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and New-ark.
THE SWIFTSURE
Starts from the Green Tree, No. 50 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning, and arrives at New York early the next evening.
From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening.
Fare for passengers 5 dollars, way passengers 6 cents per mile. Each passenger allowed 14lb of baggage. One hundred and fifty weight of baggage to pay the same as a passenger.
All baggage to be at the risk of the owner, unless insured and receipted for by the clerks of the different offices. Rate of insurance one per cent.
*6* Apply to JOHN M'CALLA, No. 50 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and to WILLIAM VANDERVOORT, No. 48 Courtland Street, N.E. corner of Greenwich Street, New York. January 3. eodtf
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the secretary at war, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnston, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous location the priority will admit.
He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next.
For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3. Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. m.wtf.
VALUABLE LOTS
FOR SALE, NEAR THE CITY.
On Wednesday the fifth day of March next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, will be sold by public auction, the following described valuable Lots of Ground, eligibly situated for SUMMER RETREATS.
No. 1. A CERTAIN LOT or PIECE of LAND, situate on the east side of Germantown road, about two miles, and a half from the city of Philadelphia, bounded on the north by land of Mr. Thomas Greaves, whereon he is now erecting a house and making improvements for his summer residence, on the east by land of Joseph Norris, and west by the said road, containing by computation 14 acres and a half.
No. 2. A certain lot or piece of land, part of a tract commonly called the Vineyard, situate on the west side of the Wissahickon or Ridge road, nearly opposite to Turner's lane, in the neighbourhood of the Country Seats of Jeremiah Parker, John Nixon, James Crawford and Jasper Moylan, Esqrs. being marked and numbered in a plan or map of the said large tract called the Vineyard, No. 21, containing seven acres and ten perches.
No. 3. One other lot or piece of land adjoining the last described lot to the northward, containing 11 acres and one hundred and three perches.
The very valuable property now offered for sale must be too well known to require a further description. It is well worth the attention of those who wish to secure to themselves pleasant and healthy situations in the vicinity of the city.
The terms of sale are, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in ten days after the sale; one third in ninety days, and the remaining third in six months; for the two last payments (including interest) approved endorsed notes to be given.
The title is unexceptionable. Sold by order of Messrs. Isaac Wharton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Trustees for the creditors of Blair M'Clellan.
JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer.
January 28. 3aw28E.d5t.M.
REPOSITORY
FOR THE SALE OF
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he continues to keep his stables in Seventh, near Market Street, for the reception of Horses and Carriages at private sale. From his long experience and knowledge of horses, and the confidence his fellow citizens have placed in him for a number of years past, he flatters himself he may be of essential service to those who may employ him in that way. They may be assured every exertion in his power shall be done for the mutual advantage of both seller and buyer.
Horses taken in at liberty on as low terms as any in this city, and particular care taken of them.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON.
January 23. d4.m.tb.f.f.
WHEREAS,
AN attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;
And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty four land warrants;
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c.
Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) sawiam.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 30.
Jusum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instanti tyranni, Mente quait folida.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATION.
To Doctor Priestley.
It is with respectful attention, Sir, that the Grecians are represented as listening to the aged Nestor. In his gallantry, dignified by acknowledged services, the voice of wisdom is recognized as speaking by a paternal veteran, attached to the country of his progenitors, experienced in the affairs of war and of state, and solicitous for the honor of those whose counsels he wished to influence.
Can the partiality of personal friendship discover the character of Nestor in the gallantry of Doctor Priestley when speaking of American affairs? It is, Sir, the misfortune of those who are covetous of fame, to mistake the nature and extent of their own powers. Had Doctor Priestley confined his publications to the detail of his philosophical experiments, he might have been honored, not, I presume, as the first of men, but as a scholar whose industry had made respectable additions to the general stock of human knowledge.
Was it then wise, to hazard your character by affecting the distinction of a theological, and political heresiarch?
With relation to theology, are you not disesteemed both by revelationists and antirevelationists? Is not the name of Priestley branded between them, like a shuttlecock, which both parties would equally drive from their own side? To prove how unacceptable you are to revelationists, what more is necessary than the fact of your exclusion from the desks of the American clergy! To stir up your mind by way of remembering the repulsive spirit in which you are sported with by antirevelationists, let it suffice to mention your pamphleteering invariable with Volney!
For achievements in the field of political warfare, you appear to deem yourself worthy of civil laurels. If egotism would support such pretensions, perhaps you might aspire to rival your friend in England so well known by the name of counsellor Ego. But has it never occurred to you, that Americans might possibly hesitate to believe in your political preaching, notwithstanding your numerous asseverations in praise of yourself?
Doctor Priestley! When you arrived in America men of science in this country were disposed to respect you for attainments in natural philosophy. The waste of character, in a person who once had claims to esteem, is a species of prodigality which sensible minds will not witness without regret. Wherefore, then, should you thus act the prodigal?
Do you imagine yourself a profound statesman? And do you therefore imagine it your duty to publish your thoughts on American affairs?
Although this vision of self-admiration may be your mentis gratissimus error , let your charity pardon the person who deems it for your health that you should be freed from the delusion! Permit me, therefore, to say, with the sincerity of conviction, that no duty requires you to publish your thoughts on the political affairs of America; for indeed, Doctor, if you manifest great talents for any thing, you do not manifest great talents for politics. With respect to America, be assured, that you do not understand the subject!
Admit my candor, Sir, when it is to this cause principally that I ascribe the political heresies contained in your recent Letters to the inhabitants of Northumberland and its vicinity . If the REV REND JOSEPH PRIESTLEY, L.L.D. F.R.S. A.C.INP. PETROP. R. PARIS. HOLM. TAURIN. ITAL. HARLEM. AUREL. MED. PARIS. CANTAB. AMERIC. ET. PHILAD. SOC. had known better than he has written, is not charitable to suppose, that his titular reverence would have written better? To ascribe your heretical doctrines to the perverseness of the heart without any allowance for the defects of the head, might be condemned by yourself as illiberal.
On your propositions for altering the constitution of the United States, and on your observations relative to their course of policy, it is needless at present to make particular comment. Those crudities are so many proofs of your deficiency in political wisdom and, while they prove this, they also prove the abundance of imported vanity which stimulates your spirit of multifarious authorship.
The letters in question, Doctor Priestley, are exceptional not merely in the matter. The manner of them degrades you from that elevation of character which should be studiously guarded by a person so pledged, by the multitude of literary titles, to sustain the dignity of science. You let yourself down too near to the level of a demagogical instrument of party. You have too much, for a very little is too much, of a vague cant resembling the artifice of jacobinical illiberality. You talk about democrats and democracy as if demagogical whining became the character of a republican scholar.
Is it for this sort of thing that men of science have done honor to your name?
That you make no inconsiderable pretensions to classical literature, will not, I presume, be denied by yourself. May it not then fairly be inquired, Sir, whether you have read the works of the philosopher of Stagira, especially what he has written on politics? Have you also read the works of Cicero, not merely his orations, but his other works such as offices, dream of Scipio, Tusculan questions, and rhetorical and philosophical disquisitions? If you have read them
in the original Greek and Latin, and are master of the languages so as to apprehend the force of terms with classical accuracy, you must be sensible, Doctor Priestley, that democrat and republican are not synonymous terms. The character of a person as a man of erudition and a man of candor, could not be easily reconciled with confounding these terms in a series of political letters nominally addressed to neighbors but obviously intended for general circulation. Then, Sir, admit the distinction between them, whenever you write again, or take your choice for passing, with men of real knowledge, as candid or as ignorant!
But perhaps what has now been said may be thought by you to have less claim to regard than what has been said by a professed advocate for the French revolution. Allow me, therefore, to submit, to your careful attention and practical improvement, some observations made by a person in England, who wrote in the time of the French National Assembly, and who appears to have exceeded yourself in admiring the French revolution and in condemning Mr. Burke's reflections on that subject. "Stanhope may rummage conventicles for saints to hail an approaching millennium on the principles of the English revolution! When Priestley, with the zeal and vehemence of a Baxter, and Price, with the meek and holy ambition of Prais-God Barebones, may trample on the Lands, the Banners, the Horseflesh, and the Barringtons of the time. Even Brand Hollis, emancipated from the just punishment of detected bribery, may gratulate the immaculate purity of future Parliaments! These are the artifices of self-interested empirics; who, like the fly in the fable, place themselves on the wheel of human events, and buzz to the idiots around them, that they influence and regulate its rotations." FONTAINE.
The name of captain Williamson's ship, which lately engaged a French privateer, is the Washington, and not the Perseverance.
On Thursday last the Senate of this State elected Samuel Mickle Fox, Kearney Wharton, and Charles Jolly, Esquires, Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania.
Our rosy-gilled Gov. tells us that it has been the constant aim of his life to live well . The mention of this obvious fact, was surely a work of supererogation.
It is needless for a man to tell us he has studied to live well , who has contrived to be supported, all his life, at the public charge.
The desire in the breast of our Great Mogul to live well , need not have been spoken of as a past passion . The fame rabies is obviously still extant. Hence the ardor with which he so lately aspired after a lucrative office.
Mr. Fisher, one of the spirited and active Representatives in the state Assembly, from the city, has, we learn, moved for an examination of the accounts of A. J. Dallas, late paymaster of the forces.
After sitting nearly two months, the Barratarran Assembly have passed one private act. The Talgols, Sidrophenals and Whackums, who crowd this once respectable Body, appear to deem themselves in the execution of their highest office, when bedaubing with Revolutionary praise, the Democratic deserts of citizen McKean.
As the eulogists of Judge McKean seem to have nearly exhausted their whole store of adulation, I would recommend to them to resort to some well-approved models of former days;—The addresses of the sovereign citizens of Rome to Augustus, for instance.
"Cum magnis vixisse," was the boast of the divine Horace. Some of our democratic grandees may say the same: but in what capacity was it they lived with the great?
The uniformly liberal disposition manifested by the merchants of Baltimore, during the commercial embarrassments of that place, towards their brethren in distress, reflects everlasting honor upon the city, and upon the mercantile character: for though it will be admitted to be the truest policy in the creditor to exercise lenity towards the debtor and to afford him a chance to retrieve his affairs by allowing time, it is nevertheless rare to find a large body of men influenced by generous considerations, where individual interest is immediately concerned; on the contrary, a scabious often takes place, each creditor hoping to secure for himself the largest share.
The democrats of this country, should they find Buonaparte established in power, will shout his triumph and applaud his aims. As tenderly as they loved King Robespierre, so tenderly will they love King Buonaparte. And why should they feel attachment to the interests and successes of these King-citizens? Because they have succeeded in the same design, in which our citizen friends have for ten long years incessantly been engaged.
A private letter from Charleston, dated the 13th of January inst. written by a near connexion of Governor Rutledge's to a gentleman in the Senate of the United States, makes no mention of the death of the Governor; so that there is good ground to believe that the report of that melancholy event's having taken place on the 11th of January, as heretofore published in the New York papers, was totally unfounded.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes Philadelphia, December 28. Six per Cent. 16/ Three per Cent. 9/ Deferred 6 per Cent. 15/ 8 per Cent Stock - 2 per Cent. advance. BANK United States, 24 Pennsylvania, 20 North America, 30 Insurance comp N.A. shares 5 Pennsylvania, shares, 22 East-India Company of N.A. par. Land Warrants, 32 dolls. per 100 acres.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, January 29.
Mr. Nicholson said, however painful it was to him to make the motion, he felt himself compelled to do it, in order to have a free circulation of air, and therefore moved, that after this day, no stranger should be admitted within that part of the House where they were now introduced by a member.
No objection appearing to the motion, Mr. Speaker said he would give directions to have it carried into execution.
Mr. G. Wilfold, from the committee of revival and unfinished business, reported the following resolution, which was adopted by the House, viz.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill to continue in force the act intitled "an Act providing for the means of intercourse between the United States and foreign nations."
The committee who reported the resolution were ordered to prepare the bill.
Mr. G. from the same committee, reported a bill declaring the assent of Congress, to certain acts of the state of Maryland and Georgia, which was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the resolutions reported by the select committee to whom were referred the message of the President of the 14th inst. and a letter of Mr. Randolph.
The first resolution was agreed to without debate, in the following words:
Resolved, That the house entertain a respectful sense of the regard which the President of the United States has shown to its rights and privileges in his message of the 14th inst. accompanied by a letter addressed to him by John Randolph, jun. a member of this house.
The second resolution reported by the committee was read as follows:
Resolved, That in respect to the charge alleged by John Randolph, jun. a member of the House in his letter addressed to the President of the United States, on the 11th inst. and by him submitted to the consideration of the House, that a sufficient cause does not appear for the interposition of this House, on the ground of a breach of its privileges.
Mr. Nicholson moved to strike out the word "not" in the 7th line, for the purpose of adding the following words to the resolution: "but the house considering the conduct of capt. McKnight and lieut. Reynolds, as an indifference of youth, are unwilling to exercise their constitutional right of privilege, under a hope that instances of similar misconduct will not occur in future."
Mr. Speaker said, the motion was not in order, as it amounted to a complete substitute of the resolution reported by the committee.
Mr. Nicholson appealed to the House—and upon the question, there were 67 members in favour of the decision of the Speaker.
Mr. Harper said, altho' he believed the resolution reported by the committee ought not to be rejected—yet he did not think it went far enough. He was clearly of opinion that the conduct of these officers, was indiscreet and improper,—and such as might have led to disagreeable consequence, and to a breach of the privileges of this House. As that, however, had not been the case, and altho' he believed there was no predetermined design to insult Mr. Randolph, yet it arose from what had fell from that gentleman upon this floor, and therefore merited censure, which he intended to convey in an amendment to the resolution which he was about to propose, and hoped it would operate as a warn ng to others, to avoid similar conduct in future.
Mr. H. then moved to insert after the word "that," in the 6th line of the resolution, the following words: "altho' the conduct of capt. McKnight and lieut. Reynolds was indiscreet and improper, yet," &c.
This amendment was strongly opposed, on the ground that the h u e had no right to pass a censure on any person when the crime committed did not extend to a breach of its privileges—and that those agreeing to it might influence the decision of the Court Martial by which the officers were to be tried—and on the other hand it was contended the house had the right of giving their opinion on any subject—they were bound to particular cases on which they were to legislate, but an opinion upon any subject, could be given by them at any time—with respect to the influence it might have upon the President, or a court martial, it was a consideration which should have no weight here; as, if one waited for the decision of the other, least it might have an influence, there would be no decision at all—and the greatest crimes would escape unpunished.
Mr. Dana suggested the adding of the words "further" after that of the word "the" in the 7th line, so as to read the further interposition, &c. which was agreed to.
Mr. Randolph said, that as the committee to whom this business had been referred, had been so extremely securus misit , and neglected to propound questions to Mr. Nicholson and others, witnesses, and their words had been mutilated and perverted, he wished to know from the chairman whether it would be in order to propound questions to those gentlemen at the bar of the house. Mr. Speaker said it would not.
Mr. Nicholson then moved that the report be recommitted for the purpose of obtaining further testimony—which was also declared not to be in order.
After several observations from Messrs. Edmond, Kittera and Harper, Mr. Nicholson moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Harper, by adding the following words "and deserves reprehension," and called the yeas and nays upon it, which were agreed to be taken.
Messrs. H. Lee, Edmond and Dana opposed this amendment—when the question was taken upon it, and lost. Yeas 42—Nays 36.
The question was then taken upon Mr. Harper's amendment, and carried. Yeas 61—Nays 39.
And upon the question will the House agree to the second resolution reported by the Committee as amended, it passed in the negative. Ayes 49—Nays 51.
Mr. Nicholson then moved the following resolution, to wit:
Resolved, That this House do highly disapprove the conduct of Capt. McKnight and Lieut. Reynolds, towards John Randolph, Junr. a Member of this House, on the evening of Friday the 10th inst. but considering it as an indiscretion of youth are unwilling to exercise their constitutional right of privilege, under a hope that similar instances of misconduct will not occur in future.
Mr. Speaker said, that as this motion embraced no new proposition, and as all the substantive parts had been already decided upon, it could not be in order.
Mr. Nicholson observed, that however unfortunate he might before have been he would again appeal from the decision of the Chair to the House—and called the yeas and nays upon it.
After a few observations as to the point of order, the question "will the House concur in the decision of the Speaker," was put and carried in the affirmative. Yeas 55—Nays 40.—Adjourned.
NEW YORK, January 29.
FRENCH PIRACY & MURDER.
We have obtained from Captain Chamieggs of the schooner Fair American, which arrived here yesterday, the following particulars relative to a scene of murder and piracy, which is believed to have been perpetrated on board the said schooner, by the crew of the French privateer Victor.
The Schooner Fair American sailed from St. Thomas's on the 19th November last, bound to Philadelphia, under the command of Captain Davis. The 6th day after her sailing, she returned to St. Thomas's by the name of the Nancy, commanded by one Quatin, (configned from Porto Rico to a Mr. Cassel of St. Thomas's) and under French colors. Her name was erased from her stern, and every mean elayed, so to disguise her, as not to have her recognized; a set of false papers had also been obtained—but all these appearances were not sufficient to lay the suspicions of those concerned. The evidence of her being the Fair American, was so full and positive, that upon application by Mr. Donovan, agent for the owners, who are merchants in Philadelphia, to the government at St. Thomas's, she was given up.
It appears that this Schooner was captured by the French privateer, immediately after she left port, and that the privateer was soon after captured by the Southampton, British frigate; from the Captain of which, was obtained the log book of the Fair American, but no intelligence of Captain Davis, or any of his crew. The appearance of the cabin of the Schooner on her return to St. Thomas's, of itself, was sufficient to excite alarming suspicions, though great pains had been taken to scour the blood-stained cabin, the traces of human gore, were very perceptible on the births and floor; but what appears to fix the massacre of the unfortunate crew of this vessel, is the large incisions on the births of the cabin from cutlasses, which are now to be seen, accompanied with the streaming marks of blood.
Extract of a letter from Mr. John Lisle, jun. merchant, of this city, dated London, November 25, 1799.
"I departed on the 20th ult. for Liverpool, and the 23th embarked on board the Tammany, Capt. Dangerfield, bound for Savannah. We immediately set sail, but the wind heading us, we bore up for the North Channel, and had nearly cleared Ireland, when unfortunately on the night of the 3th, being unable to see the lights, in consequence of the haziness of the weather, we found ourselves close on the shore; and before we could get our ship about, she struck the rocks, and in two hours was so far broken to pieces that it was necessary to leave her. We effected our escape with much difficulty, except one of the passengers, who was drowned in the surf."
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
The brig Two Sisters, from hence, has arrived at the Havanna, and not the Five Sisters, as inserted in yesterdays gazette.
Ship Superior Conyngham, from hence, has arrived at Havanna in 18 days.
Schooner Holker, Johnson, and Schooner Success, Dovey, from hence, have arrived at Havanna.
Brig Sally, McCall, from hence, has arrived at St. Jago de Cuba.
Schooner Monteith, is said to have arrived at Carracoa, probably the Sincerity, Monteith, belonging to this port.
Schooner Little Will, Cushing from Havanna (long passage) has arrived at Reedy Island.
Schooner J. & C. Toby, from Port Republican (via New York) and a Schooner from Norfolk have arrived at New Castle.
Brig Pallas, for Hamburg and a number of other vessels, went to sea on Saturday last.
The ship Orono, for Limerick, lay at Reedy Island on Monday, in want of men. Ship Grace, for Madeira, lays at Mud Fort.
GEN. WASHINGTON'S WILL.
A letter from Virginia, to a gentleman of the first respectability, in Baltimore, makes the following mention of the General's will.
"Washington, made his will in July, 1799; he devises all his estate, real and personal to his wife for life—at her death he manumits all his slaves, and their increase, creating a fund for the maintenance of the young, aged and infirm, which assigns the reason for the intermixture of the dower and his own slaves. He devises, the shares in the Patomac and James river companies, to two colleges. He devises his manuscripts, books and papers, Mount Vernon, with 400 acres of land, and one third of a 23d part in the residuum to Bushrod Washington. He then makes a schedule of the residuum, which, at his low valuation, is 530,000 dollars, which he divided into 23 shares, and divides these shares, amongst the Curtis family. He leaves L'Fayette, a pair of pistols, taken in the revolutionary war; trifling legacies to David Stewart and Dr. Craig; but the names of John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, or Henry Lee, are not mentioned.
The will is a lengthy and masterly composition, and is all the general's own hand writing; who leaves one branch of all his relatives, his wife and G. W. Custis, his executors and executrix.
"Mrs. Washington has announced, that after this year all the negroes are to be emancipated."
NEW THEATRE.
To-morrow Evening, January 31, Will be presented, (for the fourth time in America) a much-admired new Comedy, called
RECONCILIATION;
Or, The Birth Day. To which will be added, (for the 4th time this season) a Grand Dramatic Romance called BLUE BEARD; Or, FEMALE CURIOSITY. With additional Scenery, Machinery and Decorations, entirely new.
Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Samuel Gilpin, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 14th day of August next—they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 27th of January, one thousand eight hundred.
JOHN GILPIN, Administrator. January 30. taw/s.w.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Zephron Oldham, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, on or before the nineteenth day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. RICHARD OLDHAM, Administrator. January 30. taw/s.w.
FOR SALE.
By the Subscribers, No. 5 N. Third Street, A FEW BALKS OF
INDIA MUSLINS,
German and Flanders Dowlas, White Plailillas, Russia Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Patna Handkerchiefs, Irish and German Linens, Linseys, Mill'd Gloves, Pins, Colored and white Threads, Dimities, French Kid Gloves, &c. &c.
ALSO, Elegant painted Floor Cloths, WITH A VARIETY OF Handsome Carpets and Carpeting.
LORAIN & SON. January 29. 53t
REAL ESTATE, FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on Saturday, 15th of March next,
A three story Brick House, AND large Kitchen, with two or three building lots, adjoining the same, situate on the corner of King and High Streets, Wilmington. Also, a two story brick house, &c. situate on the north side of the upper market house, Wilmington. Likewise a lot of excellent marsh in Brandywine, of about two acres and a half. It is thought unnecessary to particularize this property, as it is presumed the purchaser will incline to view it. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale.
SAMUEL & JOHN ADAMS. Wilmington, (Del.) Jan. 27. taw/s.
For Sale, or to Let,
A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke street, or Astillery lane, in the Northern Liberties.
HAVING two rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, fourth Second street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30. 22w.6w.

JUST RECEIVED,  AND FOR SALE  By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17 South Second Street, THE FOLLOWING  VALUABLE MEDICINES.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops. A long eulogium on the virtues of this medicine is unnecessary, as the money will be returned if patient is not relieved; it never having failed in many thousand cases; not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a bottle, and numbers not half a bottle.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills. DR. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE  German Corn Plaister. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing cutaneous blemishes of the face and skin of every kind, particularly, freckles, pimples, pits after small-pox, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mild-ly, without impeding that natural, insensible per-spiration, which is essential to health—yet its ef-fects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and smooth, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth; never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. Warranted an infallible and immediate cure, at once using; being the most speedy, effectual and pleasant remedy ever offered to the public, and for the satisfaction of the timidorous, the proprietor maketh oath, that this ointment does not contain a single particle of mercury or any other pernicious ingredient in its composition, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women and on infants newly born.
Patent Indian Vegetable Specific. For the cure of Venereal Complaints of every description. An extensive trial of near four years, has proved the vegetable specific to be effectual in expelling the venereal virus, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and has restored health to many who have been brought to the verge of the grave by the impro-per administration of mercury. Within this pe-riod upwards of eight thousand patients have ex-perienced its salutary effects. With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the dis-ease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time and with the least inconvenience possible.
HAMILTON'S  Worm destroying Lozenges, Which have, within nine months past, relieved upwards of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PERSONS of all ages in various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title so commonly complained of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endan-ger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and there-by prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
At the place of sale may be seen many re-markable cases of cures, the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or per-sonal application—not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where—but at home.
Persons wishing to procure any of the above me-dicines genuine, must apply ONLY as above—and likewise observe, that the signature of Lee & Co. (who are appointed the general agents for the United States) is pasted on the outside of each, without which they cannot be genuine.
At the above place may be likewise had,  GOWLAND'S LOTION.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
ANDERSON'S PILLS, &c. &c. Wholesale purchasers allowed a liberal profit by application to Lee & Co. Market Street, Bal-timore; who will punctually execute all orders. January 15. 2awtf
One Thousand Five Hundred  DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMAS-TER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOU-SAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in fa-vour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUN-DRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—as the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED.
Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Fredericksburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10.
All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
ENGRAVING,  By TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, viz. PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Type and Wood Cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth west corner of Fifth and Price Streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10. taw4w.
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE. Of the Treasurer of the Corporation for the City is kept at No. 100, South Eighth Streets opposite the Horse Market, where all application, as respects the business of that Office must be made. JAMES E. SMITH, Treasurer. January 20. taw2w.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will re-ceive any number of warrants less than that amount, and claim the same with others so as to make up the quantity required. The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed. 615 Letters or warrants addressed to Alex-ander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 1st day of February next, or to the subscriber at Matthew McConnell's, No. 141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, until the 12th day of Feb. next, will be attended to. Wm. M'CLUNE. January 16. eot12f
TO THE  Holders of Military Land Warrants. ZACHARIAH BIGGS AND JOHN MATHEWS
OFFER their services to the holders of military land warrants, to make the location on the 17th of February next, agreeably to the advertisement of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, relative thereto. They will re-ceive a less quantity of warrants than four thou-sand acres, and arrange them with others, so as to complete that number (which makes a location on quarter townships) and have them then registered.—They each surveyed a district of the military tract, and have since explored the interior parts of the townships and sections, and will be able to dis-ignate with precision, the preference in the choice of the several locations or quarter townships through-out the whole body of the military lands.—One tenth part of the land will be demanded for making the location, &c. to be taken by lot in such man-ner that their proportion of a section or quarter township will lie together. For further particu-lars enquire of the subscriber, at No. 9, south Fifth Street, two doors above the Secretary of State's office, where satisfactory general information re-lative to the army laws may be obtained. JOHN MATHEWS. January 17. 3taw3w
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's) WARRANTS, granted to the United States' army, are to be register-ed and located,—the subscribers have ex-plored that tract of land on which those war-rants are to be laid; with a view, and for the purpose of offering their services as lo-caters.
We take the liberty of suggesting, "that we are at least as well acquainted with the situation, quality of the soil, &c. of the dif-ferent townships in the aforesaid tract, as any other person;" this will, perhaps, ap-pear more clearly, by observing, that Wil-iam C. SCHENCK assisted in running the Indian boundary line; at which time he considerably traversed that tract; he also assisted in surveying and laying it off into townships, and at other times ranged over it, to gain information. But to obtain a more complete and accurate knowledge, we have lately spent between two and three months, with several assistants, in particu-larly examining the different townships and quarter townships; by which means we have acquired an accurate knowledge of the whole district.—We now offer our services to the public, as Locaters, with assurances that we will locate every person's warrants intrusted to us to the best advantage, agreeably to their rights of location, which is to be de-termined according to law. For our ser-vices we demand the one equal tenth part, either in lands or warrants, when we locate a full tract, of four thousand acres or more, for one person or firm; the land to be taken in a square, at a corner of the tract; which corner is to be equitably determined before the time of location.—The one equal sixth part, in cash or warrants, when we connect and locate any amount less than four thou-sand acres. We will be in Philadelphia from December next, until after the time of location, to transact this business. Any person wishing to satisfy himself farther, will please to call on us, by letter, (postage paid) or otherwise; when due attention will be paid, and such vouchers may be seen as we have to offer, which we hope will be sa-tisfactory. MARTIN BAUM, WILLIAM C. SCHENCK. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1799. 3w.
Lodging and Breakfast, For one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHAR-TON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Mer-chant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and their having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111 Spruce street, November 11. dtf.
A Quantity of Dry Goods ARE WANTED. FOR which real Estate in the Northern Lib-erties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but poss-es-sion will be given in about six months. 617 Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. eotf
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the 18th day of February next, on the premises,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, (The property of the subscriber) SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, in the county town of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty five from Philadelphia, containing 121 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There are, on the premises a convenient two-story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining a Stone Spring house, over an ex-cellent spring, a few paces from the door, with convenient out-houses, &c. &c. The capacity of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman. 618 The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, or CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun. Newtown, January 11. 103w.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their ser-vants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. wot3tf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hun-dred and sixty six, entitled "An act regulat-ing the grants of land appropriated for mili-tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—To wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after de-scribed, to wit, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due South, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto ri-ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri-ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said bound-ary line to the Tuckahoe branch of the Muf-fling river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of be-ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town-ships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec-tion of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform-ed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner afore-said, prior to the 12th day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, will immedi-ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of loca-tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, per-sonally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particu-lar quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designa-te their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the 6th day of January, 1802, be al-lowed to register the said warrants in manner a-foresaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for sub-scriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Office, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums ex-pressed in the subscription certificates:—No cer-tificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be pre-sented at the Treasury or Loan Office in lieu of the foregoing arrangement, will be noted and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
MEDFORD AND WILLIS, Have received since their late Advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatte, 2 Cakes Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 11 Tons Petersburg Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communica-tions for the following Houses, for whom Med-ford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rockdale. William Dobbs—Leicester. Claud Johnson—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSEY. December 10. 32aw6w.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chal-drey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craped, full dress caps Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pique straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle fine rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. eotf.
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, December 31, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 31st day of January next, at ten o'clock. And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of six new Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 3d day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation. "Article 2d. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and as usual in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligi-ble for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT,
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Indepen-dence of the United States of America, John Row-let of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive, at 6 per cent." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned." (Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10. 3taw3w
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT,
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Indepen-dence of the United States of America, John Row-let of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive at 7 per cent." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." (Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10. 3taw3w
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE  BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. ALSO, To be Sold or Let,
A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wiltshire road, about half a mile from the city. * * * Enquire at No. 28 North Fifth Street. November 15. d6tawtf
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL,
A LOT of ground, about 22 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Bengetubel to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property re-quires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN. no. 198. Chestnut Street, next door to the pra-miles. March 5. tn4b 6t1f
JUST RECEIVED, From the LONDON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF  WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any size of glass that may be wanted out larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufac-tory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8. dtf
TERMS
Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE  JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, From the commencement Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Pri-vate Papers of that Body, now first per-mitted to be made public. TERMS.
THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain about 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, as ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dolls. 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dolls. whole bound; but as the publisher does not intend to print man-able rise on the price may be expected to non-sub-scribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. 619 Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have it at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Govern-ment.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the com-encement of their governments, are lost in dark-ness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public re-cords, and the action of the nation, in those trade ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days! Time, that destroys everything, enhances the value of well authen-ticated public records, and renders them almost in-estimable. It is, hoped, that Americans will, there-fore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in trans-mitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation. * * * The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired:
"Philadelphia, June 13, 1798." "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Rep-resentatives of the United States." "The MEMORIAL of the subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia," "Respectfully represents," "That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Con-gress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he hath obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecu-ting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves."
Thomas M'Kean, John D. Cope, Charles Heatly, Samson Levy, T. Ross, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read jun. William T. Tilghman, John F. Millin, Joseph B. McKean, John Buckley, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Hanger, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Keppele, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Willing, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Septimus, Claypoole, James Crukshank, Matthew Carey, Henry K. Hel-muth, Peter De Haven, John Duallap, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penno.
"True copy from the original Memorial, pre-sented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798."
"WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, Clerk."
"RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Rep-resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorized and directed to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for one hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are to be printed by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same." JONATHAN DAYTON. Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 2d, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 20. 1awtf
LOTS In the City of Washington.
A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washing-ton, the titles of which are unquestionable, their situations various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered FOR SALE. For viewing the Plots, and for terms, ap-ply to BONSAL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124 South Fourth Street. Phila. January 20. eotf
PAINTED BY J. W. PENNO.