Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-28 00:00:00

The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mammodies, Taffeties, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patua and Santipour Hankerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
NEW LINE OF STAGES To New York, By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Princeton, Hightstown, New Brunswick, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE SWIFTSURE Starts from the Green Tree, No. 50 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning, and arrives at New York early the next evening. From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening. 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. *5* 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. codtf
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, offered by the Secretary of War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the propriety will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, claim them, (as no lot 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 transferring 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. mwfif. September 2
NOTICE. To all persons who own unseated Lands in Franklin County, State of Pennsylvania: THAT they come forward and pay their respective Taxes, (as there is a number of years now due) to PATRICK CAMPBELL, Esq. Treasurer for said County—If they do not, we will be obliged to proceed to make sale of them agreeably to law.
JAMES IRVIN, JOHN HALLIDAY, NATHAN M'DOWEL, } Comrs. Commissioner's office, Chambersburg, Jan. 1, 1800. taw37.
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 impose himself on some family or gentleman as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity. Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and secures him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or any officer of the army of the United States shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges.
J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE OWNERS OF Unseated Lands in Wehmorland county, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for 1797, 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, } Comrs. January 18. d3m
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, } Executors. THOMAS MORRIS, } Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1800 d2w
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, } Executors. THOMAS M'EVEN, } January 13, 1800. d4f
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, 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. 31m.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement.
SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front-street, Southwark.
WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. Also, For Sale or to Let, A New FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799. d4f.
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 ships constantly ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (over-shot) two pair of stones, one of which are burnt. The bolting and bolting 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, cornerib, &c. &c. For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTART, No. 119 Market Street. tuth&faw 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. d4f.
GENTLE ACCOMMODATIONS.
For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 10. d4f.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th inst. a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a downy look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankien; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. *1* The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Coblesbrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (O18) d6m
ROSS AND SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11. d3m
TO BE SOLD BY
JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25. d3m
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 Carvings, 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 south west corner of Fourth and Spruce streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10. taw3w.
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.
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 sound, near the town of Brunswick. 282,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 41,000 Near the above described tracts. 25,000 Near the above described tracts. 280,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Altamaha. 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 Altamaha rivers and Buffalo creek. 60,000 Near the above described tracts.
In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented.
44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 47,000 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. 45,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4588 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Calf Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 3000 acres prior surveys.
In PENNSYLVANIA.
60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned.
*5* 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. 2awt5
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAK, otherwise GUDYO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a tailors jacket and pantaloons printed fancy cord, a twalldown striped under jacket, a rorum hat; one fine and one coarse blue one muffin hardkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian underjacket and two pair corduroy stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN Brien. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Bowcock, had on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 20. august 6 gawt5
PRATT & KINTZING,
No. 95 N. Water Street, HAVE ON HAND, [January the 18, 1800.] The following GOODS, entitled to Drawback, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credit: 150 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hempen Fincas and Oznabrigs, 50 boxes Patterbornes or white Rolls, 25 ditto Bisfield Li. cn, 11 ditto Crets and Creaes a la Morlaix, 2 ditto Britannias, Brown Rolls, Ditto Hefans, Polish Rolls, Bed Ticks, Seams, Arabias, Empty Bags, Oil Cloths, Shoes and Slippers, Seal and Upper Leather, Quills and Sealing Wax, A package Gold and Silver Watches, 8 casks Hoes, 20 casks Nails, assorted, from 3 to 20, 16 casks Ironmongery, assorted, 13 pipes Old Port Wine, 35 boxes Tumblers, assorted, 200 boxes best Hamburg Window Glass, 8 by 10, &c. &c. 1 shell assorted Looking Glasses, Several large elegant Ditto, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, A few tons Roll Brimstone; 20 kegs Yellow Ochre, A few barrels Naval Stores, 1500 empty Demijohns, 6 hogheads Coffee Mills, 10 hds. Hogs Bristles, first and second quality, 40 tobs Russian Hemp, Holland Steel, 2, 2 bds Dutch Glue, Boys, Lentils, Stales and Peas, Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Pickling Pots, &c. &c. January 4. w3/f3w
Taxes of Lycoming County.
BY Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their Lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Herd's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 9.
LANGCASTER 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. 21—$
For Sale, or to Let,
A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke Street, or Artillery Lane, in the Northern Liberties.
HAVING two rooms on a floor, five 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. 2aw.6w.
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 2. — by Affignee 3. — on single bill 4. — on pena: bill 5. Indebitatus Af- 6. sumptit 7. — Quantum Meruit 8. On Promissory note 9. Same by Indorsee 10. Trespas and B- judgment.
For the use of the Professors of the Law,
DRAWN BY COLLINSON READ."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned."
(L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the Dist. Ct. of Pennsylvania.
The above declarations combining the semblance of the 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. tuthzm.
THE BEST LIKENESS
OF THE
Celebrated WASHINGTON,
Which has ever been published, IS now offered for sale at Dickins's Book-store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
AT
Dickins's Stationary & Book-Store,
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.
DICKINS'S Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market Street, to the house lately occupied by W. Colbrett, in Second Street, opposite Christ Church; where country Store keepers and others may be constantly supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and Stationary line, on the most reasonable terms.
H. Maxwell's Printing Office
IS REMOVED To a house adjoining the brick part of Dickins's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14. tuthzm.
MATTHEW M'CONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141,
AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession. The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again resumes. November 19. d2w(D5 d4f)
Southern Mails.
THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between this Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Post Towns on the main line, through North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The water Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued. Post Office, Philadelphia, } December 30, 1799. d4f.
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 houses 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 inquire of David B. Ogden at New-Ark, Mr Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or mesrs. Jacob and Richard Fatch on the premises. January 11.
One Thousand Five Hundred
DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER 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 THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasant, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken 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.

IMPORTANT Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, November 30.
ON THE LATE REVOLUTION IN FRANCE.
Letter from Laussat, Deputy to the Legislative Body, from the Department of the Basses-Pyrenees, to his Constituents, in defence of the Revolution of the 10th of November.
"My fellow-citizens, a great revolution has just taken place; I did not participate in bringing it about; but I have embraced it with my whole soul, and have seconded it at my own personal risque and danger; I owe you a succinct account of my motives. The Republic was everywhere falling to ruin, both abroad and at home, in the Government and in the administration. I perceived that it was in every respect deficient in harmony and connection, and that its dissolution was approaching. Having arrived at the Legislative Body, with the design of religiously defending the depot of the Constitution, and of endeavouring to make it support itself by its own energy, and correct those errors which had crept into it, I was soon sensible of the vanity of my expectations. The Councils were hurried away by a retrograde motion; it was necessary to stop and to change their direction. I have not to reproach myself for adopting for a moment the advice they followed, and the expedients they employed. The 18th Fructidor annihilated the Legislative Power; from the 18th Fructidor sprang the 22d Floreal, which annihilated the sovereignty of the people; and from the 18th Fructidor and the 22d Floreal, proceeded the 30th Prairial, which in its turn annihilated the Executive Power. Could there, then, remain a republican constitution? Discord and discord everywhere prevailed; the lists were perpetually open, where the ambitious, the intriguing, the secret dictators, and public plunderers, disputed for the spoils of the citizen and the country. Lists where the more depraved and audacious in guilt the combatants are, the more certain they are of success and impunity. In what retreat was there any hope of political, civil, or even domestic liberty? What stability had we? Was it in the Government? Was it in the laws? Was it in our institutions? Was it even in property?
"Tell me of one that was not the oppressor, that was not the oppressed; tell me where it was the vanquished party did not conspire against their vanquishers; or where a revolution was not perpetually preparing, forming, or accomplishing. On all sides, danger surrounded and pressed upon us. In the mean time, civil war pervaded the West; and while our armies triumphed, as it were, by instinct and duty, they suffered hunger and nakedness; all the sources of the public treasure were diverted, and for the most part destroyed; we had not even wherewithal to pay, raise, or equip our battalions. The evils which our victories had suspended were gaining ground rapidly, and were beginning to prey upon the heart. What could we oppose? We passed the days, decades, and months in puerile disputes and shameful struggles of party. The action of the government was paralyzed, and impious wiles were secretly formed, and openly expressed, that the country should become the victim of its misfortunes. But why should I speak to you of this deplorable situation? Where is the man so indifferent or so stupid as not to have beheld them? This situation could not last. Of this truth every one was sensible. Men long bred among troubles and factions aspired to save us; but how? Whatever they might have pretended, my fellow citizens, and whatever might have been their general intentions, the day on which they would have had five minutes' sway, would, from their habits, and the nature of things, have been the first day of a new Convention. The Convention declared the Republic; dazzled as it was by its Robespierre, its Amar, its Carrier, and its Collot; its tribunals, and its thousands and thousands of revolutionary committees; its popular assemblies, its arrests and guillotines; its injustice and persecutions, crimes and horrors; nevertheless, glory to the convention, which declared the republic, and preserved France. But now, with the least reflection, it is impossible not to know that a Convention, after having produced the same or greater calamities, would drain the blood of the republic, and deliver exhausted France the prey of Kings. It is necessary, my fellow citizens, to chuse between a convention, which would be necessarily followed by these consequences, and what we have done upon the best founded hopes of a constitution essentially republican, and essentially permanent. My hopes of its advantages are most flattering. The hatred of tyranny, which for ten years has spread its roots into the bosom of the French nation; the lights with which civilization and science have illumined the whole world; the principles, the virtue, the glory, and the examples of those men whom circumstances have forced us to arm with an immense power; the republicanism, the morality, and the devotion, of those whom the National Representation have associated in this grand enterprise; and finally, the eternal destinies of human liberty, all convince me my expectations are well founded. If my confidence is soon justified, the blessings and happiness of republican France will absolve me in your eyes for the part I have taken. If, on the contrary, events should deceive my intentions and my efforts, I transmit to you before hand, my fellow citizens, my act of accusation, and the decree of my disgrace and death."
At Lord Liverpool's office, a council was yesterday held, before which Dr. P. Russel, with several other gentlemen, who have lived a considerable time at Aleppo, were examined. The facts which came within their immediate knowledge, were of so serious a nature, as to occasion an order of council, that several ships lately arrived from the Levant should be burned, together with their cargoes.
The two first of the Hamburg Mails that were due arrived on Thursday. Their contents have, for the most part, been anticipated by the last advices from France. They, however, confirm the suspicion we entertained of the blockade of Phillipiburg having been raised, in consequence of a defeat experienced by the French army of the Rhine; and not merely, as stated in the French account, for the purpose of concentrating their forces. The enemy, it appears, had advanced without interruption till the 3d instant, on which day an action took place. The contest was very sharp, and the result was favorable to the Imperialists; the French having been defeated, and forced to retreat to Pfortsheim. Several other actions were afterwards fought, with the same termination, and on the 9th the blockade of Phillipiburg was raised. Since that time no particular movement seems to have taken place in this quarter. The French General Ney is stated to have been wounded, and the loss of the enemy is supposed to have amounted to between 2 and 3 thousand men. The French accounts of the progress of the army of Massena in the Grison territory are confirmed. The enemy have penetrated to Reichenau, Feldberg, and Kaldenstain, and the Imperial troops have evacuated Coir; but the Archduke Charles is so advantageously posted, that the Republican chief has hitherto been prevented from commencing any offensive operations against his Highness's army in Suabia. The Prince is about to remove his head quarters to Beberach, and his troops are to occupy the positions which have been abandoned by the Russians, who, as mentioned in the Paris papers have gone into cantonments between the Iller, Danube and the Lech.
It was in the sitting of the 14th instant, that the commission of the council of elders resolved that their sittings should not be public. Those who opposed the resolution said, that if the nation received laws without having any knowledge of the discussions which preceded and prepared them, it would cease to believe itself free; that if it saw no longer any image of the national representation, it would believe the national representation not to be adjourned, but annihilated; that if the discussions were not public, it was at least necessary that there should be sittings open to all citizens, in order to proclaim publicly the laws passed in private sittings; that, in short, it was necessary to preserve as much of the ancient form as it was possible to reconcile with the events of the 18th and 19th Brumaire. Those who were against the publicity of the debates said, that the two commissions, in order to obtain the end of which they were instituted, ought to labour with a rapidity which the publicity of their sittings would check every moment; that in public sittings men spoke from vanity more frequently than from a love for truth; that the publicity was never any thing else than apparent; for it could only be taken advantage of by one Commune, and only by a small number of persons in that Commune, who were almost all incapable of comprehending and appreciating the motives of the different opinions; that seeing a Council of Five Hundred, and that a Council of Two Hundred and Fifty, reduced to commissions of Twenty-five Members, the public would think they beheld not an image of the national representation, but its desolation; that, in short, the only thing really important to the nation was to do quietly and to do well; and, on that account, that quiet and secret sittings were much better than noisy and public ones.
The late outrageous decree of the French consuls is founded on the 3d article of the law of the 19th Brumaire, a law passed by a part of the Council of Five Hundred, after that assembly had been dispersed by the bayonet; unjust, however, as that law is, it does not appear to give to the consuls the power they pretend to derive from it. The words of the article they quote are—"This commission (the consular) is invested with the full powers of the Directory, and specially commissioned to organize order in all parts of the administration, to re-establish internal tranquility, and to procure an honorable and solid peace." But the Constitution never gave the Directory the power of transporting their fellow citizens; and when that measure was resorted to, after the 18th Fructidor, they acted under the authority of a special decree of the councils. Is it then to procure an honorable and solid peace that the consuls have rendered themselves at once the makers and the executors of so tyrannical a law? Or do they imagine that the best mode of securing internal tranquility is to banish or imprison all those who disapprove of the violence they have done to the constitution? Of the thirty-seven persons condemned to drag out a wretched existence amidst the sultry pestilential swamps of Guiana, only four have been members of the legislative body, while the remaining obnoxious representatives are merely to be detained in custody at home.
General Massena was to pass the Rhine near Schaffhausen, on the 23d or 24th of this month. Several French deputies are, it is said, to be sent into the departments with special and extensive commissions. The French consul for the day does not leave the consular palace during the twenty four hours. Every morning the command-
ant of Paris, and the minister, receive a letter from the secretaries of the consulate, informing them of the name of the person to whom they are to address themselves in the course of the day.
Letters from Strasbourg, of Nov. 15, in the last French papers, state that the march of the troops towards the Rhine is pressed forward with the greatest activity. The greater part of the army is arrived on the borders of that river. Chabran's division is at Basle, and has been considerably reinforced. The divisions of Mesnard, Lorge, and Gazan, occupy the Rhine from Frickthal to the Lake of Constance. Soult's division is posted in the Rhenish; those of Murrier and Loison still continue to make a progress in the Grison country, and advance towards the Voralberg. Turreau's division covers the Valais. The fine division commanded by general Humbert, composed in a great measure of grenadiers from all the demi brigades, and about ten thousand strong, has just quitted the environs of Zurich, in order to approach the Rhine, and thus, it is said, to make their way into the Frickthal. A general attack seems to be meditated.
A large Russian army is collected in Poland, and are ready to march on the first order. Several regiments are on their march for Riga, and it is believed that an embarkation will take place before the frost sets in. The destination of these troops will not be known before the arrival at Peterburgh of two couriers, expected from Vienna and London. Meantime, it is said, Suwarrow is to go into winter quarters.
According to letters from Copenhagen, of the 12th Brumaire, the Financial College, with a view to relieve the present urgent want of money, has stipulated that the merchants, by giving security on their property, may be entitled to receive the loan of money from government. For this purpose, it is said, that a new issue of bank notes is to take place.
General Dupont Chaumont is going to take the command in Calvados and the adjacent departments, in the room of general Rey; general Hatry, at Rouen, in the room of general Verdier. General Moncey, who carried on the war in Spain with such signal success, is to command at Bordeaux.
A letter from Berlin, dated the 8th inst. says, "Every thing here seems to have changed its face. Our troops ready to pass the Rhine on the one part, and the appearances here on the other, made us believe that in us believe that in six months we should take an active part in the coalition against France; or that at least our cabinet would be forced to declare itself against the Republic. At present, however, our cabinet is more discontented than ever with that of Vienna, ever since it learned the articles of peace made at Basle between France and the Emperor, in which Prussia is treated with little ceremony. The Baron Jacobi Kieff is set out for his destination. He is to have a conference with Bartholoni, the Ex-French Director, who is now at Hamburg, and it is said that he is to invite him to come and reside at Berlin."
A letter from Berlin, of a recent date, says, "A distribution of the recruits brought from Ireland, for the Prussian army, is shortly to take place at Magdebourg. It is already known that the King of Prussia has agreed with the English Government to take into his service a part of the Irish insurgents now in prison. Upwards of 400 of them have acceded to the measure, in preference to a voyage to Botany Bay, and have been brought to Embden by the English. It has been ordered by his Prussian Majesty, that, on the distribution of the Irish insurgents among his regiments, particular attention should be paid to their respective trade. All the weavers are to be placed in the Silesian regiment, on account of the linen manufactures carried on in that country. This arrangement will prove a great relief to them, as tradesmen and mechanics in the Prussian service do duty only six weeks in the year."
The 18,000 Bavarians in the pay of England are to join the Russian army, which, as soon as it recovers from the effect of the extraordinary fatigue encountered in its incursion into Switzerland is again to advance.
In consequence of the discovery of some treasonable correspondence between the French and the inhabitants of the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich, on the right bank of the Rhine, the latter have been disarmed by the Austrians.
A French column consisting of 12 battalions of foot, and three regiments of cavalry, with artillery, under Gen. Van Damme, is about to march from Holland to Mayence.
The English, during the Commonwealth, were so rejoiced at the dissolution of the Rump Parliament, that every family dressed a Rump of Beef, or at least those who could not procure that joint, had others cut into that form. It would not be difficult for the French to characterize in this way the miserable remnant of their representation. Whipt-Syllabub itself would be of too much solidity!
When Cromwell dissolved the English Parliament by that sharp instrument called the bayonet, he told one member that he was a drunkard, another that he was an adulterer, and a third that he was an extortioner, &c. Buonaparte, though he has very accurately followed the example of our usurper in other respects, did not chuse to adopt this form. In modern days indeed such charges are considered as rather unparliamentary!
The new constitution to be produced from the diplomatic loom of Sieyes is a matter of general expectation and conjecture. Odds are laid, however, that it will prove nothing more than a slight Summer silk, which will barely last until the next Winter shall ulther in another 19th Brumaire!
France, in her present enslaved state, has not even the consolation of having produced her tyrant: her degrading humiliation being the work of an ambitious foreigner, of an insidious Corsican.
Buonaparte's proposition of amusing his soldiery, which he so skulkingly deserted in Egypt, with a troop of Comedians, is too gross a farce to be acted even upon the deserters of Arabia!
An expedition to the coast of France, is now very generally spoken of, the object of which is to land an army in the neighborhood of Brest, for the purpose of attacking the batteries which protect that port, while a squadron of our ships enter the harbor, to destroy the combined fleets by a Coup de Main. Such was the report of yesterday, which we should not have ventured to repeat, were it not that the wide circulation it obtained, deprived it even of the slightest veil of secrecy.
The new Cromwell of France begins his reign by providing a French Comedy and Female Dancers for his new colony in Egypt. The feelings of the new Consul may be judged of by the consolation which he offers to his deserted followers. If we are at all informed of their situation, they can find but little pleasure in an entrechat and their Comedy is of the kind called Comedie Larmoyante.
The only change in so many Revolutions in France appears to be, that the Guillotine is left behind the curtain. For this, however, banishment to Guiana is found to be just as good a substitute as Mandats were for Assignats, and Bons for Cedules Hypothecaires. The conduct of parties is the same; the change is only in terms.
The Abbe-Ambassador-Director-Consul Sieyes is now said to have a spick and span new Constitution in his pocket, for which the People of France, in his opinion, was not ripe in 1795. If this should prove to be a fine-spun dazzling theory, it will probably last as long as the specious systems which preceded it; but it should prove to be a solid and proper system of Government, it will most probably be seen, that before the People of France are ripe for its acceptance, its intriguing Framer will be rotta!
BUONAPARTE has made himself a Consul against the law, only because according to the law he could not be made a Director. He was not of the age required by the Constitution, and he therefore shrank the Constitution to his own fancy! Such is the plainness of that establishment, which was to be the wonder of ages and the boast of the Universe! Risum teneatis?
In Cæsar's History of the Gallic War, his description of the restless people of that country is highly worthy of observation. "In Gallia non solum in omnibus pagis, partibusque, sed pene etiam in singulis domibus factiones sunt." In France, not only in every village and every district, but in almost every house, there are factions. The Historian was not aware that he was describing the features of a national character that should re-appear after the expiration of so many centuries.
In consequence of the alteration of the year in the year 1742 (at which time the Gregorian Calendar was adopted) the ensuing year, 1800, although properly Bissextile, or leap year, will have but 28 days in February. The Julian, or old style, resting on the assumption that the solar year consisted precisely of 365 days 6 hours, led in progress of time to the error of 11 days; the solar year, in point of fact, being a period of 365 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes. These 11 minutes in 131 years make a day; and to rectify the excess in calculation, three out of the four centennial years in 1700, 1800 and 1900, were deprived of their intercalary day in February. The year 2000 will be a leap year as usual. This calculation, though not strictly correct, according to astronomical or mathematical precision, may serve tolerably well for the purposes of common life, as upwards of 7000 years must elapse to produce the error of a single day. Till the time of Julius Cæsar, the year was considered as a period of precisely 365 days, which led to an error of so much importance, that Sosigenes, the Egyptian Astronomer, directed Julius Cæsar to add eighty supplementary days to the year from which the computation of his style began, called generally the year of confusion. The 18th century will terminate at the end, not the commencement of the approaching year. January 1, 1801, immediately after midnight, is the proper beginning of the 19th century, according to the erroneous and vulgar computation—as since the actual period of the birth of Christ, 1803 years have already elapsed; the artificial Annus Domini being four years posterior in point of time to the epoch from which it takes its date.
A curious pamphlet has been published at Paris, by which it appears that Barras, if not privy to the late revolution, affects highly to approve it; and that, so far from having been denounced by Buonaparte to the Council of Elders, he has received a promise of protection from that Usurper. Indeed the whole of the guilty persons, against whom France has so long had just cause of complaint, are, under the new order of things, to remain unpunished; while many persons against whom no reasonable charge has been preferred, are to be transported without even the form of a trial. Buonaparte, on the day of the revolution, was heard to say to Citizen Boytoy, "Tell Barras that I am inviolably attached to him, and that as long as I live I will oppose the attacks of his enemies, and defend him against them."
The pamphlet then proceeds thus:—"In order to keep up the romance that Buonaparte and Barras are enemies, it has been stated, that on the evening of the 19th, at St. Cloud, the General had denounced Barras to the Council of Elders. "It will not be easy to persuade impartial men that the same General, who, the evening
before had said, that he would defend Barras against all his enemies, who but a few hours after had given him a guard of honor, to conduct him to his country seat, should next day denounce him. But how far may not the art of twirling expressions be carried? The General, in demonstrating to the Council the impossibility that things could continue in the state they were, quoted Barras as of the same opinion. He might have said that it was the opinion of all France. Would they have said, that by such an expression he meant to denounce all France? And is not the contradiction between the real expression of the General and the construction put upon it evident?
"In order farther to insinuate that Barras is hostile to recent events, it has been stated, that in the morning of the 18th, he was assembled in the sitting of the Directory of his colleagues. This is false: one single consideration will shew this: had he been there, a majority of the Directory would have been present for the promulgation of the Decree of Translation; and every body knows that the President of the Directory would have rejoined his colleagues in the Thuilleries to sanction the Decree with the necessary signatures.
"Several messages were sent him by the President of the Directory, requesting him to attend the sitting. The Aid-de-Camp of the Ex-Director Moulin, the Secretary General, the President, came successively to press him to attend, but he constantly refused.
"Such are the exact facts; and nobody will infer from them that Barras is hostile to the late measures, which have been dictated by a love of Liberty in the minds of the superior men employed in the execution of them. Nobody will infer the coolness supposed to exist between the Ex-Director Barras and the Consul Buonaparte."
A report prevailed yesterday in the city, that the guards were ordered to hold themselves in readiness to march at an hour's notice; in consequence of which the funds were prevented from rising as much as they were expected.
It was reported in Dublin, on Wednesday last, that Napper Tandy had attempted his life by poison; but the mail of yesterday contains no confirmation of this rumour.
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A PERSON
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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 Camaron'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. dtf.
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, } II
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
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas McKean Esq. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next.
Samuel Blodget.
December 17

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 28.
The Amiable Matilda had an action in the British Channel, with a French privateer.
The October Packet has arrived in England, and after landing the Mail, was ordered to Quarantine Ground.
There has been a great alarm about the Plague in London; several persons were reported to have died of that disorder, the latter end of November, in the City. The alarm appears to have been unfounded.
The Sultan Selim has had three more Apoplectic Shocks at Lancaster, since our last Bulletin of Health. A sagacious footbawler was intimated to us, that an apoplectic twinge is to attend the appointment of every villain to office. We leave the intelligent reader to decide, for himself, on the correctness of this prediction: we will just mark, en passant, that if old arrearages are to be paid up, the citizen Sultan must needs be shortly twinged into the other world.
Ducos, late Director, now National Censor, or Triumvir, is one of the greatest villains in all France.
It appears that Buonaparte has ordered the Young Council and the old Council into custody, from which said custody, they must straightway march either to the scaffold or to Cayenne. "Shed blood enough, young man, shed blood enough! How thou charn'st me."
It is a fact not generally known, that Robespierre, the worthy friend, comrade and coadjutor of that execrable and infernal atheistical priest and monster Talleyrand, was the nephew of DANIEL, the assassin who attempted the life of Louis XV.
King Buonaparte, the Italian, after having triumphed over the Russians, the Croats, the Dalmatians, and terrible Slavonians; after having, if we may believe his majesty, subdued the Mamelukes and their Beys, caps, at length, the climax of his glory, by triumphing over the magnanimous, invincible, Great Nation itself.
Never were a set of men more egregiously duped than our profound and knowing Democrats have been by Buonaparte. For the long years they hung unceasing Hostility as to his name, as the most invincible and incorruptible of Republicans; and lo, he turns out to be a "staunch" Royalist.
Last evening as a gentleman of this city was walking through Moravian alley, he espied a large hog with some thing in his mouth which appeared white. He immediately pursued the animal determined to find out what it was, when, to his inexpressible astonishment he found a new-born infant in the jaws of the voracious monster. It was with difficulty he could disentangle it and hardly escaped being severely wounded in the attempt. The infant, though not dead, was shockingly mangled in the side. The gentleman conveyed it to the house of a Physician of this city where it died in about two hours after.
A circumstance so awful, must inspire every humane heart with regret at the want of a suitable provision for the unfortunate offspring of illicit intercourse. There can be little doubt that the establishment of a Foundling Hospital might be made the means of preserving hundreds of helpless infants, now victims to an unnatural and more than savage cruelty.
Extract of a letter from captain James Williamson, of the ship Perseverance, of this port, dated
"LISBON, NOV. 2, 1799. "I have this moment got prolliek [a bill of health] and liberty to land, and finding the packet fails early tomorrow morning, have just time to give you a short account of my transactions on the 24th ult.—Scilly bearing N. E. 40 leagues; at day light in the morning, I perceived a large ship standing after us, under easy sail; finding he could come up with us when he pleased, I shortened sail and hove too for him, and got all clear for action. At 10 A. M. he came upon our larboard quarter, hoisted French colors and gave me a gun. I immediately hoisted American colors, and returned it, which commenced a very hot and close action, being within half pistol shot the most of the time. She was a frigate built, mounted 24 guns on her deck and 4 on the quarter deck, and was crowded with men; a great number on the upper deck at the small arms. He kept a very hot fire from his gun deck, chiefly directed to disable us in the rigging, in which he completely succeeded, as early in the action my rigging and sails were cut to pieces, so that I had not the least command of the ship, nor could brace a yard about: at the second and third broadsides the most of the carronades overset, and had but seven guns on that side to engage with, but the well directed and hot fire kept up from them obliged him, after one hour and ten minutes severe action to haul off. He left me so complete a wreck aloft, that I could not set one sail to follow him. I had one man killed and two severely wounded. He hove to about two miles to windward, and was busy employed repairing damages and plugging shot holes: we were likewise all employed about the rigging, but it was so bad that it was with the greatest exertions I could get the fore and main top sails half set. At noon he bore
down upon us again, and at one we commenced another very severe action for one hour and a quarter, when we made all sail possible and stood off to the S. E. Fortunately lost no men in the last affair, but received a great deal more damage in the masts and rigging, and some shot through the hull, and we picked up some 18 and 9 pound shot. All my masts and yards are rendered quite unserviceable, the falls cut to pieces, and but very few shrouds left standing. It was with the greatest difficulty I got her in here, and the wind being strong from the N. E. I could not fetch Cork, as my spars would not bear carrying sail upon them; there was ten shot through the main mast alone.
"I am convinced they will condemn all the masts and lower yards, and the whole set of falls and rigging, and I shall be obliged to discharge part of her cargo to get the new masts in: it will be a most difficult and expensive thing here to get masts that will suit her—I shall hurry every thing on as fast as possible, but it will be a most tedious business; they calculate here for two months.
"I cannot say enough in praise of my officers and men for their gallant conduct against so superior a force, as I had but 22 guns mounted, and he 28, with three times the number of men. All my crew's distress was that we had no fails to follow him when he went off.
"You may well imagine what chagrin we must have experienced; had I taken the rascal, it would have completed my happiness. Indeed he stands a great chance of going down yet, as he was much shattered in the hull, and must have lost a great many men from our grape shot."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, January 27.
Thomas Pinckney, Esq. from South Carolina, appeared this day, was qualified and took his seat.
On motion of Mr. Rulledge, the order of the day on the third reading of the bill to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy; and the call of the house ordered to take place this day at two o'clock, were postponed till to-morrow.
The house then resumed the consideration of the report of the committee to whom were referred the message of the President of the 14th inst. and a letter of Mr. Randolph—when Mr. Smith's motion for recommitting the report being under consideration, Messrs. Davis, Jones, Christie, and Nicholson, spoke in favor of it—and Messrs. Sewall and Otis against it.
An adjournment was then called for and lost. Ayes 36, Noes 56. Mr. H. Lee then spoke against the motion, when an adjournment was again called for, and carried, 53 members rising in the affirmative. Adjourned.
NEW-YORK, January 27.
ARRIVED. days Brig Amiable Matilda, Smith, London 53 Sloop President, Skidman, Richmond. The Marquis of Kildare, Packet, has arrived at Falmouth.
The brig Fair American, Creed has arrived at London from this port.
The ship James, of Liverpool, bound to this port, is re-captured by the English. The Brailsford, Welden, from Norfolk to Cork, is re-captured by the English.
Three per cent Consols, on the 1st ult. were at 62 and 1/4.
The brig Amiable Matilda, January 20 then in lat. 41, long. 68, spoke the ship Rufus, Holland 75 days from Cadiz, bound to this port. Captain Smith supplied the Rufus with provisions of every kind. Jan. 6, in lat. 44, long. 40, spoke a brig, Gardner, out 7 days from Baltimore bound to Bristol.
Passenger in the Amiable Matilda—Mr. Hyflop of Virginia, Captain William Storey, late of the ship Fame.
Lett the ship, —, Obrien of N. York, and a number of other American vessels.
"FONTAINE" and "ZABIUS" are received, and will be attended to.
NEW THEATRE.
NEVER PERFORMED HERE.
To-morrow Evening, January 29.
Will be presented, a celebrated Comedy, called
THE LIE OF THE DAY.
[Written by J. O'Keefe, Esq.]
Sir Carroll O'Donovan, Mr. Warren—Young Kavanagh, Mr. Cain—Aircourt, Mr. Bernard—Larry, Mr. Wood—Meth glin, Mr. Bliffee. Lady Arable, Mrs. Morris—Sophia, Mrs. Oldmixon—Katty Kavanagh, Mrs. Doctor—Fib, Mrs. Stuard.
To which will be added, a Comic Opera, called
THE AGREEABLE SURPRIZE.
Lingo, Mr. Bernard—Cowlip, Mrs. Warrell. Box, one Dollar, Pit, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar.
The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the quarters of the subscriber, 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 subscriber, 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.
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, eligible 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 Moyal, 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 north ward, 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'Clenaghan.
JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. January 28.
TO LET, Several Valuable FARMS.
Situated in Bensalem township, Bucks county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia.
For terms apply to
ELIZABETH ROBERTS, Attleborough, Bucks county—or
JOSEPH R. JENKS, No. 38, north Second street, Philadelphia.
N. B. None need apply who cannot produce suitable recommendation.
Also for sale,
The Time of a Negro Boy, Who is fifteen years of age, and has thirteen years to serve—He has been used to the business of a Farmer, and can drive a Carriage.
Apply to
ELIZABETH ROBERTS, as above. January 23.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
Price 62 1/2 cents.
AND TO BE HAD OF
WILLIAM JONES, No. 30 N. Fourth, near Market Street.
A Work upon a plan which never before appeared in the United States, being a SPECIES of Directory, but different from the usual sort,
THE NEW TRADE DIRECTORY
FOR PHILADELPHIA,
ANNO 1800:
OR, a Complete List of all the occupations and trades (separately and alphabetically arranged) practiced in the City and Liberties with the names and residences of those who follow each of them respectively, also in alphabetical order: to which is added an Alphabetical List of all the Streets, Lanes and Alleys in the city and liberties.
If a MERCHANT or SHOP-OWNER wishes for any reason to be recommended with all the Trade-associates, Greeners, Inspectors, Guagers, Manifesters, Ship-wrights, Ship-carpenters, Ship-joiners, Mast-makers, Boat-builders, Block-makers, Sail-makers, Riggers, Caulkers, Stevedores, Mariners, or any Tradesman, he needs only look to the Index for the TRADE, and he will be referred to the pages which contain all the names and residences of those who follow it.
If a HOUSE-KEEPER wants quickly to find a Baker, a Cake Baker, Sausage-maker, White Washer, Washer, China Mender, School-master or Mistress, Glazier, Paper Hanger, Painter, Cedar-joiner, Locksmith, Blacksmith, Bricklayer, Plasterer or Joiner. He can also turn to the Index and be referred to the TRADE in question. In like manner can the Ladies find out the residence and name of all the Mantua-makers, Bonnet-makers, Stay-makers, Dyers and Nurses, or a STRANGER find the most convenient Boarding House, Hair Dresser, Hatter, Taylor, Trunk-maker, &c. Nor is the utility of the work confined to those alone; for any Tradesman may trace at once the names and residences of the Masters and Journeymen in his own line.
In short it is more or less Useful to almost every Class of Citizens—And the Editor trusts that such an Expensive and laborious Undertaking will meet with suitable Encouragement. Jan. 8.
Just Published, and for Sale
By JOHN MORGAN, No. 6 Front St.
AND
BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68 High St.
THE UNITED STATES
COURT CALENDAR,
AND
GENTLEMEN'S
Complete Pocket Companion,
For the Year of our Lord
1800.
CONTAINING
Every thing useful in other works of the kind,
Besides a great variety of articles
(Combining utility with entertainment),
Not to be found in any publication whatever
Amongst these are,
Complete and authentic lists of the
ARMY and NAVY.
(Carefully revised at the respective Offices;)
ALSO,
correct statements of the NATIONAL DEBT,
and of the
ANNUAL RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES
of the United States.
N. B. The CALENDAR, notwithstanding
the vast variety of its contents, is very small in
bulk. It is bound in red morocco, in the neatest
manner, and may be carried very conveniently
in the waistcoat pocket.
December 31.
093w
City Commissioner's Office.
January 1, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following arrangements are made by the Board for the more effectual cleaning 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 north 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 Dixey, 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 Hicks 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.
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE.
THE Subscribers to this Gazette are informed, that the Farewell Number is this day received at the Philadelphia Post Office.
N. B. A Supplement of two or three numbers will be published, and duly sent on to the subscribers. January 22.
DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS
OF THE NEW THEATRE,
RESPECTFULLY informs his scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street.
Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
TERMS,
Five Dollars per Month,
Ten do. per Quarter,
No Entrance.
For further Particulars apply to Mr. F.
70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
HENRY BENBRIDGE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock-street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 14.
BANKRUPT OFFICE.
A SECOND Dividend of the Estate of George and Robert Gray, Bankrupts, will be paid to the creditors who have proved their debts under the commission, at any time when called for, at No. 109 Arch Street.
JOHN JENNINGS, Clerk. January 20, 1800.
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, sen.—on the South, by a road of two perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McCall. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers. For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24.
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 the city, and particular care taken of them. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. January 23.
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 a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclined 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 SOLD,
Or Rented for a term of Years,
A LARGE
TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE,
WITH a Lot thereunto belonging,
SITUATE in Duck Creek, Cross Roads in Kent County, State of Delaware, fronting on the Main Street; there are on the lower Floor, five Rooms and an Entry, with a number of well finished Rooms up Stairs, a Cellar under the whole Building, a Brick kitchen, a Pump of good Water, with a Stable, Carriage House and Sheds, the whole improvements are in good repair. The Seat is well calculated for either a Store or Tavern, the latter of which it has been occupied for a number of years with considerable success. The situation is dry and the Country around being very healthy and a place of considerable Trade, it will be well worth the attention of any person wishing to purchase or rent. For further particulars apply to the Subscriber at the aforesaid place. JOHN CUMMINGS. January 2.
UPWARDS OF Eighteen Thousand Persons
Of all ages, within nine months past, have found relief from
HAMILTON'S Worm destroying Lozenges,
In various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title so commonly complained of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
RECENT CURES
Selected from several hundreds, the authenticity of which, any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application—not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where—but at home.
AFFIDAVIT.
MICHAEL DUFFY, residing at No. 47,
Wilkes street, Fell's point, in the city of Baltimore, voluntarily maketh oath, that the following statement is just and true.
In the beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls, the one five and the other three years of age, were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms—they were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent strangulations in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a confidence of success which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hope of their recovery. The youngest soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment, I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate—I immediately purchased a box and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects; the eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch long—in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of skins and of slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health which they still enjoy, though five months have nearly elapsed since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole appeared to be inevitable.
Sworn before me this 26th day of September, 1799.
J. SMITH.
LETTER
From Mr. John J. Abercromby, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, No. 28, Bridge Street, Baltimore.</

JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17 South Second Street, DR. HAMILTON'S Genuine Essence and Extract of MUSTARD.
A SAFE AND EFFECTUAL REMEDY For acute and chronic rheumatism, gout, palsy, lumbago, numbness, white swellings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. &c.
The experience of many ages and the testimony of the ablest medical practitioners, from an early period to the present time, agree in ascribing to mustard, every powerful and singular virtue—in every case where the necessity of stimulating remedies are indicated, while the inflammatory state of the system forbids the use of medicines of a heating quality, mustard is eminently useful, and vastly superior to any other drug.
The essence and extract of mustard contain the whole virtues of the plant concentrated in a small compass, entirely divested of that acrimony which renders its external application so inconvenient in a crude state, likewise rejecting those inert and useless parts which compose the chief of its bulk, and render the necessary dose so large as to be extremely nauseating to the stomach, by which means every inconvenience is obviated in these medicines.
This valuable remedy is prepared both in a fluid state and in pills, and thus excellently adapted for external and internal use.
The pills operate mildly by urine and by insensible perspiration, expelling the superfluous and morbid humours; they are highly cordial to the stomach, create appetite, assist digestion, removing flying pains, and cold or windy complaints in the stomach and bowels.
The essence is a wonderful assistant to the pills in rheumatism, gout, lumbago and palsy, and by its peculiar penetrating and dispensing quality, removes the most violent sprains, bruises, numbness, stiffness of the neck, joints, &c. swelled faces, head aches, indurated breasts, white swellings, frozen limbs, &c. and will infallibly prevent the ill effects of getting wet or damp in the feet.
Many persons have been much disappointed by purchasing medicines under the name of Essence of Mustard, which have no analogy whatever to this remedy; some of these preparations are perfectly inert, others produce the most violent and dangerous effects, and are much to be guarded against.
CASES OF CURES, Selected from a numerous list. From Capt. Dovers, Arch-street, Philadelphia. DEAR SIR, As you think it will be useful, you are at liberty to publish my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard. I have been about four years much afflicted with the rheumatism in my shoulders, and sometimes so violently affected as to prevent me from moving my arms, and I was never free from it were pain in some part or other. I have been at much expence, and tried a good deal of medicine to no purpose; I purchased a bottle of drops, advertised under a title similar to your medicine, but experienced the most excruciating smart from its application, which obliged me to desist. At length I was advised by Dr. Briggs to try Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, from which I found immediate relief, and by the use of three boxes and two bottles, I have recovered a state of perfect health and strength—I shall take a good supply to tea, and never be without so valuable a medicine in my possession.
I am, &c. I. R. DAWES. Mr. Henry Reese, Butcher, proprietor of No. 24. Centre Market-House, Baltimore. SIR, About two months ago, your valuable medicine proved of singular service to me, I was not able to move from my room for upwards of a fortnight, with a rheumatism or rheumatic gout, in my left foot and ankle; when Dr. Buchanan recommended the Essence of Mustard, as the only medicine to be depended on, and directed me where to procure it, and by using less than a quarter of a bottle and a few of the Pills, I was able to ride to market next day, and have been perfectly free from my complaint ever since. HENRY REESE. January 4, 1800. Mrs. Mary McCrea, wife of Mr. George McCrea, grocer, Bond-street, Fell's Point, was perfectly cured (by persevering in the use of Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard) of a rheumatic complaint of eleven years standing. The greatest part of last winter she was unable to dress or undress without assistance, she had the best medical advice both in Europe and America without effect. From Mr. Charles Willett, Plaisterer, Platt-street, Baltimore. SIR, I send you the particulars of my cure by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, that you may make it known for the benefit of others. About two months ago I strained my right knee so violently by a fall that I was unable to walk without a crutch. I tried British oil, Opodeldoc and other medicines, but grew considerably worse, and the part became inflamed and swelled to a considerable degree, when I was recommended to the Essence of Mustard, and by using two bottles I was able to walk in less than a week, and am now as hearty as ever. CHARLES WILLET. Dec. 20.
residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immediate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of Mercury—the silencie peculiar to females at a certain period of life, bad lyings in, &c.
And is proved by long experience to be unparalleled In the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of the blood, hysterical affections, inward weaknesses, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, seminal weaknesses, obdurate glects, fluor albus, (or whites) impotency, barrenness, &c. &c.
This medicine is perfectly different in its qualities and operation from those hot and irritating drugs so frequently proposed for similar purposes, and which only recommend themselves by the dangerous rapidity of their effects, and which acting as a temporary but violent stimulus on the nervous system, infallibly produce greater evils than those they are intended to remove.
The principal operation of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers, and sending from that organ new health and vigor into every part of the system; it enriches and purifies the blood without enervating it, braces without stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and general habit; brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone, and restores that nutrition which in moderate evacuations have destroyed, and whose loss had thrown the whole frame into laxness and debility.
The restorative is absolutely above all recommendation in removing those weaknesses and infirmities with which many females are afflicted, the consequences of difficult and painful labors, or of injudicious treatment therein.
The most obstinate seminal glects, and the most distressing cases of fluor albus in females, fall particularly under the province of this restorative, speedily yield to its benign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimonious humours, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, strengthening the weakened organs.
In cases of extremity where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair—a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
The grand restorative is prepared in pills as well as in a fluid form, which assists considerably in producing a gradual and lasting effect. Their virtues remain unimpaired for years in any climate.
Persons wishing to procure any of the above medicines genuine, must apply ONLY as above—and likewise observe that the signature of LEE & Co. (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 likewise be had Hamilton's justly celebrated Worm Lozenges, the infallible Itch Ointment, Dr. Leroux's Indian Vegetable Specific for Venereal Complaints, Ague and Fever Drops, which have never failed in effecting a cure, Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills, Ditto Corn Plaster, the Persian Lotion for the face and skin, Gowland's Lotion, Church's Cough Drops, Anderson's Pills. January 25. rawf
NOTICE. THE OFFICE Of the Treasurer of the Corporation for the City is kept at No. 100, South Eighth Street opposite the Market, where all application, as respects the business of that Office must be made. JAMES E. SMITH, Treasurer. January 20. rawf
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 call 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 receive 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 shew any section in which he may be employed. If Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 1st day of February next, or to the subscriber at Matthew M'Connell's, No. 141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, until the 12th day of Feb. next, will be attended to. WM. M'CLUNEY. January 16. cot12f
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street. November 11. dif
A Quantity of Dry Goods ARE WANTED, FOR which real Estate in the Northern Liberties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but possession will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. cof
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the 1st day of February next, on the premises, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, (The property of the subscriber) SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, in the county of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty five from Philadelphia, containing 121 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There are on the premises a convenient two story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining, a Stone Spring house, over an excellent Spring, a few acres from the door, with convenient out houses, &c. &c. The elegance of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy of the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman.
The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, or CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun. Newton, January 11. rawf
TWO or three Gentlemen with their servants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. rawf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said boundary line to the crossing place above Port 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 to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants may any be preferred and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, petition, or by their agents, delegate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make 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 subscriptions to the Loan-bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be adorned 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 Quercus Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatte, 2 Cales Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 11 Tons Peterburg Hemp, * Orders, remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rochdale. William Dibbs—Leicester. Claude Johnson—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSEY. December 10. rawf
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, No. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, full dress caes Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pins straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rocs 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. cof.
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 31st 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 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and a usually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive, at 6 per cent." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned." (Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive, at 7 per cent." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of Learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." (Signed) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10.
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 Wickschickon road, about half a mile from the city. * Enquire at No. 30 North Sixth Street. November 15. rawf
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 31 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires 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 premises. March 5. rawf
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any five or sixs that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said Manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. July 8. dif
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, or Committees, and other Papers, in private papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public. THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 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, an ornament may be added to their libraries.
The price to subscribers will be 2 dols. 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dols. whole bound, but, as the publisher does not intend to print more than the number subscribed for, a considerable rise on the price may be expected to non-subscribers. 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. * 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 Government.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in their early 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 authenticated public records, and renders them almost inestimable. It is hoped, that Americans will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting 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 15, 1798." "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States." "The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens &c. of Philadelphia." "Respectfully, &c." "That having, in our respective vocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, 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 had obtained partial permission from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting 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."
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"True copy from the original Memorial, presented 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 Representatives 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 four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the fame."
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