Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-09-04 00:00:00

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Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1866.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is eight Dollars a year.—Subscribers who reside at a distance from the place of publication, and whose papers are sent per post, pay five months' subscription in advance, and one dollar annually for enclosing and directing their papers. The payments to be always six months in advance.
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the whole-sale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade. The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the river business. All persons inclined to the late firm of Griffiths & Balderston, W. B. Griffiths, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3
Ship & Insurance Broker, THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procure all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters—From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. Philadelphia, august 24th, 1798.
FOR SALE, For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tiers bottled portery, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular Madeira Wines India market Teneriffe do. in hogsheads and pip Old Port do. in hogsheads Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Ginghams, Dimities, Muslins &c. assorted for the West India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and 10 coils of cordage Writing slates, ink bands and presses 20 purchases Jamaica rum 1 bale scanning twine 100 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffiths. tut&lit april 7
STAMPS. W. GRIFFITHS, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Begs leave to inform such persons in the southern part of the city (who may find it inconvenient to go farther up for their stamps) that at his Store, No. 177, South Second, near Spruce Street, he has a general supply for distribution. He has just received from London, by the way of New York, an elegant assortment of Morocco Articles, viz. travelling, dressing, writing and dressing Cases, with Instruments very complete; Pocket Books; Etwees; Thread Cases, Purse, &c. in the greatest variety and best manufacture. Likewise on hand—Charts of every part of the American Coast, Prints framed and glazed, Drawing Books and Portable Desks, which, with his usual stock, W. G. hopes will not be unworthy the attention of ladies or gentlemen who make use of such goods. A number of small Dutch RIFLES, cheap july 30 Madeira Wine. A few pipes of remarkably fine MADEIRA WINE fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price—For sale by JAMES YARD. july 26.
Should a gentleman, a native of Tennessee, who has been known in America by the name of Lewis Martin Ceval, at one time, and at another by that of Lewis Ceval Pollier, be alive, and will apply to James Barry, of Baltimore, he will hear of something highly to his interest. Or should he be deceased, any person who will address a certificate of his death, properly authenticated, will be rewarded with twenty dollars, by applying as above. Mr. Pollier is supposed to be some where in the state of Massachusetts. august 1.
Baskenridge—for sale It consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Potomac. There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—The dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small experience would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine-bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of the land near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 14 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is five hundred pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of T. McEwen & Co. No. 78, Chestnut Street. codit january 2.
ANOTHER STRONG PROOF Of the great and unparalleled efficacy of DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, In the Cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma & Consumption. New-York, July 10, 1798. To Dr. Church, Sir, For upwards of Twelve Years, I have labored under a severe Cough, shortness of breath spitting of matter from my lungs and often of clotted blood, till at length I was so reduced as to be unable to walk across my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and the shortness of breath could get no rest day or night. Hearing of your excellent medicine, the Cough Drops, I procured a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I felt God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you to have been the instrument in the hands of Providence, of saving my life, I must intreat you to publish this for the benefit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medicines in the world for those complaints. I am, Sir, your grateful servant, NICHOLAS STAGG, Little Robinson-Street. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, Are prepared and sold by the Inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. CHURCH, at his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New-York, and at his office, No. 1, South Third-Street, Philadelphia, and sold by appointment at Mr. Weedman's 112 William-Street, and Stillwell & DeForest, 168 Pearl-Street, New-York. Manlius, Albany, Price, Baltimore, Thomas, Alexandria, Wilson, Wilmington, &c. &c.
OBSERVE, As a counterfeited preparation of this medicine has been industriously circulated through some of the principal cities in the United States, persons are requested to purchase them of such persons only as have Dr. Church's appointment for vending the same. Powers, Poughkeepsie—Chappel, Head of Elk—Bond and Co. New-Castle—Heimforth, Lancaster—Blauvelt, Brunswic (N. J.) Gordon, Trenton, &c. &c. ** Patents letters (Post-paid) addressed to Dr. Church, New-York, duly attended to. august 20
This Day Published, And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 179 Chestnut-Street. (Price 1-8th of a Dollar.) AN ORATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798, At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By Josiah Quincy. "The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to divide and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. august 11
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given; A Large convenient, well finished house, No 225 High-Street, lately occupied by Doctor Withers, with Coach house and Stables—Enquire of WILLIAM SHEAFF, No 168, High-Street. july 31
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogheads RUM, Of high proof and fine flavour july 19
Madrás and Ventapaulam HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, And for sale by Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. may 18.
OX BEEF. 200 Barrels of Beef of best quality, put 50 half Barrels up with care for long voyages 100 Barrels of Connecticut Pork. 50 Barrels of Connecticut Tongues. W I N E S. 35 Pipes of Madeira Wine 30 Pipes of Port 30 half casks of Sherry 30 Casks of Lisbon 300 Casks of French Claret, of excellent quality. 800 Barrels of Scraped FLOUR. 100 Barrels of Condemned, and 20 Boxes of best Durham Mustard. For Sale by John Skyrin, Landenberger's Wharf. codit may 4
To be Let, An airy three Story Brick House, On the South side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth Street, formerly occupied as the Surveyor General's Office—Enquire at No. 111, Chestnut Street. august 10
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the recovery of the following Certificates of Six Per Cent Funded Stock, standing in the name of John G. Carrawell, of London, the said Certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, Captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3072 1 Cert. for 2000 dolls. 2904 1 do. 5000 10,577 1 do. 3000 Willing & Francis. Philadelphia, august 30.
Twenty Dollars Reward, LOST between Germantown and the middle Ferry, on the 29th instant, a Small Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing Bank Notes to the amount of one hundred and fifty Dollars and upward—several other papers that can be of no use to any other person but the owner.—Whoever has found said Pocket Book and returns it to Ensign George W. Stall at the Camp near Schuylkill shall receive the above reward, and no question asked. august 30
City Commissioners' Office, August 30, 1798. IN pursuance of an ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 24th day of May, 1798, Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the first of September next, for letting to rent or lease for one year, to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city— The wharf and landing on Vine-Street, also on Schuylkill. Mulberry, and High Streets. Chestnut, Walnut, Spruce, Pine and Cedar Streets. The Cellar under the City Hall. The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll gates.) A stated meeting of the City Commissioners will be held at the City Hall every Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, during the present epidemic. WILLIAM LAMSON, from Hamburg, now lying at Chester. A number of GERMAN SERVANTS, men, women, boys and girls, amongst whom are Gunsmiths, Carpenters, Turners, Tailors, Blacksmiths, Gardeners, Masons, Coachmen, Huntsmen, &c. &c. whose time of servitude is to be disposed of on board the ship, by GURNEY & SMITH. august 28.
W. Young, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, INFORMS his friends and wholesale customers in the country, who find it disagreeable to enter the city during the present Fever, That orders will be received, and executed with all possible dispatch, at the WHITE-HALL PRINTING OFFICE, in the White Building, above the Mile Stone, on the Ridge-Road. His customers in the city are also informed that the Store in the City will be open, every day, Sunday excepted, from Nine until One of the clock. august 29.
James C. & Saml. W. Fisher, No. 13 ARCH-STREET, Have for Sale 200 Casks well refined Salt Petre Best London Window Glass from 10 by 8 to 12 by 10 Ditto Glass Ware in Casks assorted consisting of pint and half-pint Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Goblets, &c. A few Bales of Red, White and Yellow Flannels, Baizes and Kendal Cottons. june 27
CAUTION. WHEREAS a certain person swindled from me on the first inst. by giving me in lieu thereof a forged check on the Bank of North America, a note of that date, drawn in my favour by Mr. John Travis; and payable in six months, for three thousand four hundred and fifty seven dollars and forty-five cents. ALL persons are desired not to receive any transfer of it, as it will not be paid by either the drawer or endorser unless recovered by law. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Race Street. august 6.
The Public are hereby informed, THAT I did not mean to authorise Col. William Nichols to declare, that I would not pay, unless recovered by law, my note alluded to in my caution of the 6th of August, published in the Gazette of the United States of last evening. I sincerely lament his loss, and told him I would do all I could do consistently with my credit to save him, but went no further. JOHN TRAVIS. august 7.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity Benjamin Monteth Master, from Laguira, consisting of 945 Pessas of Cocoa 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo 210 Bales of Cotton 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willing & Francis. No. Eleventh-Street. july 2.
West-Indian from Madeira. Those Gentlemen who have Wines on board the West-Indian are informed that she is now discharging at South-Street Wharf, are inclined to hasten down their permits, the Vessel being immediately wanted. Peter Blight. Who wants to Purchase, 100 Barrels of good Prime or Mels Beef 100 ditto Pork 7 or 800 ditto fine Flour 4 or 500 bushels Indian Corn. LANDING From the West Indian, A choice parcel of Phelps's old particular Wine in Pipes fit for immediate use. august 15
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Merchants Office, or to go as Supercargo, by a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, who has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Supercargo, can be well recommended.—Please to enquire at the Printer's. august 11
Lost Yesterday, BETWEEN the War Office and George S. Ray's Tavern in Market Street, or between his house and the upper Ferry on Schuylkill, a BANK BILL of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, rolled up in a small piece of paper. Whoever has found it, and will leave it with Mr. Surzley, shall receive ten dollars and many thanks as a reward. N. B. The money belongs to a poor waggoner, who is greatly distressed by the loss. sept. 1
CAUTION. WHEREAS Richard Spelman, of Lunsenburg in Albany County, in the State of New-York, obtained from me on or about the 16th of October last, two bonds or notes for 1000 dollars each, and one for 2000 dollars, for which I have received no consideration whatever, and which I am determined not to pay. I therefore think it proper to forward all persons from taking an assignment or assignments of any or either of them. PHILIP ARNDT. New-Easton, (Penn.) Aug. 25, '98. sept. 1
Removal to Germantown, From 136, Market-Street. RICHARD BAYLEY & Co. for the accommodation of their friends during the prevailing sickness in the City, have opened a Store opposite to Doctor Martins, where they will find an extensive assortment of Chintzes, Muslins, Table Linen, and every other article in the Linendrapery and Haberdashery line. august 29.
The Office of the Committee, Appointed to superintend the building of the Frigate to be launched to the United States, is removed to No. 112 Spruce Street—of which those gentlemen who have not already come forward with their subscriptions will please to take notice. ROBERT RITCHIE, Secy. august 7
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS James Cumming & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who shall subscribe the said assignment within six months from the date hereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to the Assignees, at their office, No. 62, Dock Street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, } Assignees. John Waddington, } James Taylor, } Cornelius Comegy } august 18
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders, that an assessment of Six Dollars is levied on each share—payable, one half in 30, and the remainder in 60 days from the 3d inst. which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth Street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The Proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being punctual, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred, agreeably to the constitution. By Order of the Board. SOL. MARACHE, Sec'y. august 7
FOR SALE, A FARM on the road leading to State Island, within four and an half miles of Philadelphia, containing 45 acres in the highest line of cultivation—25 acres of which is meadow, the remainder upland. There are on the premises, a new frame House and Barn, with an excellent kitchen garden, containing a great number of fruit Trees.—Immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to Thomas W. Francis, No. 98 South Third Street. july 18.
Epidemic and Pestilential Diseases. A DISSERTATION ON THE SOURCES THEREOF, IN WHICH it is attempted to prove from a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states and vicissitudes of the atmosphere. By CHARLES MILEAN, Calcutta. This valuable work, together with a view of the Science of Life,—and a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility—Neatly printed on fine wove paper, and bound in boards, are now to be had at W. YOUNG's Book Store, The corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, (Price One Dollar.) august 14
Bengal Goods, CONSISTING OF BANDANNY HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Cossas Maharaungungy Chintz Guzzings Tookeery Ellabad Batmas Wrought Muslins Long Drawers Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets Carolina Indigo Coffee in hogsheads A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-Street. mwstf july 14
Doctor GOURDES, No. 28, Pine-Street; Late SURGEON in the armies of St. Domingo, OFFERS his services to the inhabitants of Philadelphia in the line of his profession. He flatters himself that his long successful experience in the West-India Islands, will procure him the confidence of the citizens of this city; particularly those attacked by the present Epidemic. august 25.
The Subscribers have removed for the present from Penn-Street to Eleventh-Street, between Filbert and High-Streets. Willing & Francis. august 9
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Merchants Office, or to go as Supercargo, by a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, who has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Supercargo, can be well recommended.—Please to enquire at the Printer's. august 11
Territory of the United States north-west of the River Ohio. Washington County, ss. WHEREAS a Writ of Attachment hath issued out of the court of Common Pleas in said County, directed to the Sheriff of said County, returnable to just term 1797, at the suit of Collins Greene, esq. against the Goods and Chattels, Lands, Tenements, Effects, Rights and Credits of Aia Barrett, a Seventy Dollar. And whereas, the said Sheriff hath by virtue of said Writ attached a Lot of Land lying in said county, containing one hundred acres, the property of the defendant. NOTICE is therefore given to the said Aia Barrett that unless he doth appear and give Special Bail to the Action, Judgment will be entered by Default, and the land above mentioned will be sold as the law directs. Benjamin Ives Gilman, Prothonotary. Montgomery, July 30th, 1798. saw&ow
WILLIAM MILAWS, SADLER & HARNESS MAKER, HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-Street, on the Common, where he will receive and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic, where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years past. august 25
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NO. ELEVENTH-STREET, 18 Bags Fresh Cloves. Willing & Francis. june 29.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES. Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, viz. For and upon every coach 13 upon every chariot 12 upon every post chariot 12 upon every gig chariot 12 upon every phaeton, with or without tops 9 upon every coach 9 upon other carriages, having pannels or curtains, work above, with blinds, glasses, or drapery 6 upon four-wheel carriages, having frame wheels and tops, with steel springs 3 upon four-wheel top carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3 upon carriages with tops 3 upon chairs with tops 3 upon sulkeys with tops 3 upon other two wheel top carriages 3 upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs 3 For and upon all other two-wheel carriages 2 upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed pannels and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars 2 The Collector of the revenue of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given, To all retail dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wines in a less quantity, or in less quantities, than 30 gallons—and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the tax division of the 1st Office of Inspection at Germantown, 24d August, 1798. Every denomination of Stamps to be had at said office.   For and upon every coach 13  upon every chariot 12  upon every post chariot 12  upon every gig chariot 12  upon every phaeton, with or without tops 9  upon every coach 9  upon other carriages, having pannels or curtains, work above, with blinds, glasses, or drapery 6  upon four-wheel carriages, having frame wheels and tops, with steel springs 3  upon four-wheel top carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3  upon carriages with tops 3  upon chairs with tops 3  upon sulkeys with tops 3  upon other two wheel top carriages 3  upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs 3  For and upon all other two-wheel carriages 2  upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed pannels and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars 2 
The Stamp Press is removed to the Office of Inspection in Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, where attendance will be given for the accommodation of those who will have any instruments stamped, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. august 22
PETER BLIGHT HAS removed his Counting House to his House in the Northern Liberties near Nice Town, Germantown road. august 21.
MR. LENTZ, Teacher of the Piano Forte, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to attend his scholars and others at Germantown—should as many as Twelve request his attendance he will wait on them immediately.—Please to direct to the Printer of the Gazette of the United States. august 20
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Aston Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jeff Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron lags and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for sending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-Street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 saw&f

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4.
HEALTH OFFICE,
September 1, 1798.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, Impelled by the awful progress and unparallelled malignity of the prevailing fever...
The best skill of our physicians, and all the powers of medicine, it must be acknowledged...
With the most affecting sympathy and anxious solicitude, we have to the best of our judgment...
We have, in conjunction with the Guardians of the Poor, caused tents to be erected...
The difficulty of preparing a place of refuge, at present, in the country, is too well known...
What remains to be done? Citizens of respectability and influence! Come forward...
The committee should have the general superintendence and regulation of the tents...
We call your attention to the actual and undisguised state of our city.
Do not flatter yourselves, fellow-citizens, that this picture is too highly coloured...
By order of the Board of Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals.
WILLIAM JONES, President. Attest, WM. PENROSE, Clerk pro tem.
Agreeable to notification in several of the newspapers of the City of Philadelphia...
ROBERT WALN, was nominated and unanimously carried as the Candidate for Congress.
FRANCIS GURNEY, as State Senator for the district composed of the City and County of Philadelphia and
County of Delaware; and as members to represent the City in assembly— Jacob Hiltzheimer, Lawrence Sackett, Andrew Bayard, William Hall, printer, Samuel W. Fisher, John Clement Stocker.
The question being put, will this meeting support the foregoing ticket? it was unanimously agreed to...
Ordered, that the minutes of the meeting, signed by the chairman and secretary, be published...
LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH, Chairman.
DANIEL SMITH, Secretary. Germantown, 29th August, 1798.
From the (N. Y.) Commercial Advertiser. A GOOD THING IN TIME OF SICKNESS.
A number of essays in the newspapers contain abundance of facts in recommendation of Lime...
There are however other substances, possessing many qualities in common with Lime...
It has been affirmed that fumigations with acids of various kinds have done wonders.
Besides the healthiness of employing Alkaline Salts, the ladies will approve them on account of their cleanliness.
ADMIRAL.
COMMUNICATION.
Among the truths on which the peace, safety and independence of our country depend...
Another truth, that every true man on the well side of the mountain in Vermont...
about half brought over in consequence... and they voted for the most part on the American side.
From John Russell's Commercial Gazette.
To CH. M. TALLEYRAND, formerly Bishop of Autun, lately a wandering emigrant...
HONEST CITIZEN, I HAVE just met with your letters to Mr. Gerry, dated May 30, June 1, and June 4th...
M. Y. took a ride to see you with Mr. Gerry, on the 17th of December...
I am not possessed of any documents to enable me to recall to your recollection the other personages...
I am not unacquainted citizen minister with the predilection of your countrymen to forget.
A TRUE AMERICAN.
Extracts from the Dispatches of C. C. Pinckney, J. Marshall, and E. Gerry, to Mr. Pickering...
[No. I.]
On Saturday the 14th, major Mounflore informed general Pinckney, that he had a conversation...
[No. II.]
On the 22nd of October, M. Z. a French gentleman of respectable character, informed Mr. Gerry...
then addressed M. Talleyrand distinctly in English, which he said he understood...
[No. III.]
M. Y. and Mr. Gerry then took a ride to M. Talleyrand's Bureau, who received them politely...
FOR THE COLUMBIAN MIRROR.
MR. GIRD,
The following extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in a distant county...
Though I am remote from the theatre of politics...
In the several answers of President Adams, to the immense number of approbatory addresses...
It is a pleasing circumstance to see that in a former part of his life, Mr. Jefferson...
interfere with the piratical encroachments of the darling republic. Whether the following opinions are now entirely forsaken by the Vice President...
Wars then must sometimes be our lot; and all the wise can do, will be to avoid that half of them which would be produced by our own follies...
A FARMER.
LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
By the Jane from Glasgow.
LONDON, June 15.
Extract of a letter from an officer of his majesty's ship Renommee, to a gentleman of Halifax Hospital...
On Friday evening, the 3rd of this month, Mr. Alderson, our carpenter, entered the gun-room...

the first lieutenant, by splitting his skull with an axe, and also murdered the surgeon. These execrable wretches behaved with a hardness of villainy scarcely credible: far from being penitent, they showed the greatest unconcern and insensibility of their very awful situation!
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, September 2.
On Saturday evening arrived here from Cagliari (Sardinia) the ship Cleopatra, captain Seton, having experienced all the cruelties of which the French are capable, by whom he was taken, and kept in possession a year, and often threatened with death. [We expect the particulars from the captain's own pen.]
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
THURSDAY, JUNE 14.
Mr. Baker, with an intention to exclude strangers from the House during the debate which was about to take place on the present state of Ireland, moved that the standing orders of the house be read; which being done, strangers were ordered to withdraw. While the strangers were withdrawing, Mr. Abbot said, that he perfectly agreed with the honourable gentleman in the propriety of carrying into execution the standing order of the house with respect to the exclusion of strangers at this important crisis, when a subject of so very delicate a nature was about to be discussed: But he trusted at the same time, that the order would be thoroughly carried into effect; and he therefore hoped it would be considered, that any person who should presume to publish an account of what might pass, or what might be supposed to have passed, on the subject of discussion this day, should be proceeded against as guilty of a high misdemeanor, and a gross breach of the privileges of the house, and be punished accordingly. [Under these circumstances, we feel compelled to notice merely the object and the result of this most interesting debate.]
Mr. Sheridan, in a most eloquent speech, featured to the house the lamentable state of the other kingdom. He concluded with moving for a committee of inquiry, to examine into the causes of the present rebellion in Ireland. This motion of Mr. Sheridan was strongly supported by Lord George Cavendish, Mr. W. Smith, generals Tarleton and Fitzpatrick; Mr. Nicholls, and Mr. Tierney. It was opposed by Mr. Dundas, Lord Hawkesbury, Mr. Canning, and Mr. Windham. Dr. Lawrence spoke at considerable length, and reprobated altogether the system which has been pursued by ministers with respect to Ireland. The house divided on Mr. Sheridan's motion for a committee of inquiry. Ayes, 43—Nays 159.
Mr. Sheridan then moved the following address to his majesty, for the purpose of having it recorded on the journals of the house:— "That an humble Address be presented to his Majesty, to submit our opinion to his majesty, that the deplorable state of Ireland calls for an immediate and total change of councils and measures in that kingdom; that if the system of coercion, enforced in the manner it has been, should succeed to the full extent of the most sanguine expectations of those who have advised it, the conquest of a desert is all that can be obtained by it; and that Ireland, so reduced, and so desolated, can no way be preferred but by a continued waste of the wealth and strength of Great Britain, for which no other return from that country can be rationally expected but impacable hatred, waiting for revenge—That if these measures fail, the possibility of which no wise government would leave out of its calculation, Ireland will not merely be lost, but may become an accession to the power of France, and England be exposed to the issue of a contest, on English ground, not for acquisition or dominion, but probably for existence. "We should fail in the duty we have undertaken, if we did not, at the same time, express to your Majesty our absolute conviction, that no change of system in Ireland would be effectual to its purposes, without a removal of those persons whose councils have produced the present calamities and who cannot in reason be considered as capable of correcting their own errors, or of attempting it with sincerity; and whose past conduct, both in practice and profession, renders it impossible for them, even were they to act on a sincere conviction of past error, to raise and expectation in Ireland of such a government, on temperate principles, as might dispose the people to submit to the regular and indispensable restraints of justice administered according to law, or even to accept of concessions without distrust, or of benefits with gratitude."
"Nothing, in our opinion, but a total change of men, as well as measure, can prevent the otherwise certain alienation, and more than possible separation, of that country from Great Britain." The question being put on the address, it was negatived without a division. Adjourned at one o'clock.
FLOUR FOR SALE
By the Subscribers. Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware—who have also on hand at their stores, a quantity of Bar Iron, Pork and Corn—Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son. aug 28.
A large Key found and left
at the office of the Editor—where the Owner may receive it. aug 31
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT.
FOR THE 3D SEPTEMBER. Admitted—EIGHTEEN. Died—EIGHT. Discharged—THREE. Remaining in the Hospital 91, 25 of whom are on the recovery. Entered in Hospital Ground. From City Hospital 8 City and Liberties 19 Total 27. PHILIP S. PHYSICK, SAMUEL COOPER, CHRISTOPHER DARROW, Stewards. By order of the board of Managers, Wm JONES, President. Attest Wm. PENROSE Clerk, Pro tem. EIGHTY-SEVEN new cases of the prevailing fever, reported by 17 Physicians, for the last 48 hours.
Buried in the several Church burying grounds, exclusive of those at the Hospital for the 48 hours ending at 8 o'clock last evening—24 adults—11 children.
AT A meeting of a Committee of the Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals, and a Committee of the Board of Guardians of the Poor, for the purpose of devising means for the relief and assistance of persons distressed by the prevalence of the present malignant fever—
Resolved, that a general subscription be solicited on loan, the sum so subscribed to be reimbursed out of any fund which the Legislature may hereafter appropriate for the purpose. Resolved, that Peter Miercken, William Jones, Isaac Price, James Oldden and Jonathan Robeson, be appointed to receive the monies so raised to be applied under the direction of the Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals and the Guardians of the Poor. Approved by the Board of Guardians of the Poor, PETER MIERCKEN, President.
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE.
PHILADELPHIA, August 30, 1798. THE business of the Custom House will from this day be transacted at Chester, during the continuance of the fever which now prevails in this city; and in consequence thereof, the merchants are hereby notified, that payment of all bonds for duties to the United States, payable at this office, may be made either at the Custom House in Chester, or at the Bank of the United States. Collector's Office. Philadelphia, Aug. 30.
REMOVAL.
THE Office of the Secretary of the Commission for carrying into effect the twenty first Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America, is for the present removed from No. 54, South Second Street, to a large two story brick house on the right hand going up the Germantown road, just above the Globe Mill, usually called Makers's house, being a very airy and healthy situation; to which persons having claims to exhibit, or enquiries to make, may come or send with the greatest safety. Letters, post paid, Bills and Notes, to be noted or protested, and directions respecting any kind of Notarial business, enclosed and left at the Post Office, will be duly attended to, by PETER LOHRA. Philadelphia, August 30.
NOTICE.
Bank of North America, August 28th, 1798. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payer and lodged in the Post Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. aug. 29
NOTICE.
Bank of the United States, August 28, 1798. THOSE persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payer and lodged in the Post Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. G. SIMPSON, cashier. august 28
DESERTED
FROM his guard house at Marcus Hook, a Marine Soldier, belonging to the United States' ship of war Ganges—his name is Henry Hylands, an American born, is full six feet in height, well proportioned, long black hair, with dark complexion, and is marked with the small pox. Whoever will apprehend the said Hylands, and deliver him on board the ship Ganges, at Marcus Hook, or at the camp of captain Edward Miller, over Schuylkill, shall receive the reward allowed by law. DANIEL CARMICK. Lieutenant of Marines. august 31
Fifty Dollars reward.
DESERTED from the Marine Barracks, corner of Filbert and Thirteenth Streets, Robt. Mathew, born in Ireland, by trade a baker, 37 years of age, 5 feet 4 1/2 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, and dark complexion, a small scar on his left index. William O'Brien, born in Ireland, by trade a barber, 40 years of age, 5 feet 5 3/4 inches high, grey eyes, brown hair and light complexion. John Slater, born in Saratoga, state of New York, farmer, 22 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, grey eyes, light brown hair, fair complexion. Thomas Smith, born in Walpask, Sussex county, State of New Jersey, by trade a mason, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, brown eyes light hair, fair complexion. John Beyley, born in Ireland, 26 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, brown complexion. Whoever will take up the aforesaid deserters, shall receive the above reward, or Ten Dollars for each, and all reasonable expenses. ANTHONY GALE. Lieutenant of Marines. august 31
Medical Advice
To the Citizens of Philadelphia. The following directions for the prevention and treatment of the prevailing fever, are affectionately recommended to those citizens of Philadelphia, who are unable to procure the regular attendance and advice of Physicians, by BENJAMIN RUSH, SAMUEL P. GRIFFITHS. September 3rd, 1798.
MEDICAL ADVICE
To the Citizens of Philadelphia. THE seeds of the disease may exist in the body for a considerable time, without doing any harm. It is generally excited by one or more of the following causes, which of course ought to be carefully avoided, viz: fatigue, a long walk, standing in the sun, or in a current of air, intemperance in eating and drinkings, coivensiveness, violent passions, or sudden emotions of the mind, thin dressed, light bed clothes, and above all, the night air. It is of consequence for our citizens to know that we have but one fever in our city at present, and that every febrile indisposition partakes of the prevailing malignant epidemic. Hundreds have died from miasmatic the first stage of the fever for a common cold. The mistake is a natural one, for it comes on like a cold, and is frequently excited by cool, or cold air. This remark is intended to produce applications for medical aid as soon as possible after feeling the least symptom of indisposition at the present juncture. In the morning state of the fever when the patient feels slightly indisposed, and before he is confined to his bed, the following remedies generally check the disease. A purge of Salts, Castor Oil, or a Dose of Jalap and Calomel. If the state of giving relief, a gentle sweat should be excited in the usual way. If there be much pain in the head or back, and the pulse be full, or tense, ten or twelve ounces of blood should be lost, before the use of the sweat, and either before or after taking the purge. Entire rest from business and exercise of all kinds will be necessary to give efficacy to the above remedies.
Medical Advice
If the existence of the disease be more early, and more generally admitted, and the remedies which have been recommended, used before the fever was completely formed, there are the strongest reasons to believe there would be much less mortality from it. After the disease is formed, and appears with more or less of the following symptoms, viz: chills, great heat, head ache, a redness in the eyes, sickness at the stomach, vomiting, pains in the back, limbs and bowels, &c. the following remedies are proper. 1. The loss of ten or twelve ounces of blood two or three times a day, while the pulse continues to be full, or tense.—If the pulse should be weaker, and apparently weaker than natural, it calls for bleeding as much as it does when it discovers preternatural fullness and tension. 2. The bowels should be purged at the same time with calomel mixed with jalap or rhubarb in powders or in pills. The operation of this purging medicine should be aided, when practicable, by Glysters composed of half an ounce of Glauber's salts dissolved in half a pint of warm water, or of half a pint of warm water with sweet oil, molasses, and common salt of each a table spoonful, in it. The bowels should be kept gently open through the whole course of the disease, by means of the above glysters, and any other gently purging medicine. 3. If the stomach should be sick and oppressed with bile, a vomit of Ipecacuana, or Tartar emetic may be given at any time on the 3d or 4th day of the disease, provided the pulse has been reduced by previous bleeding and purging. From five to ten drops of laudanum may be given to compose the stomach if the vomit should operate more than three or four times. 4. Calomel should be given from the beginning, in doses of from two to five grains every two hours, in order to excite a salivation. If the calomel should purge more than two or three times a day, four or five drops of laudanum may be given two or three times a day, in order to confine the calomel to the bowels, and thereby to determine it to the mouth and throat. We have seen no death where this medicine has produced a salivation. 5. After the pulse is reduced by bleeding and purging if the disease has not yielded, a profuse sweat should be excited by wrapping the patient up in blankets, with five or six hot bricks wetted with vinegar applied to different parts of his body, and giving him at the same time large and repeated draughts during twenty four hours of hot camomile or sage tea, or lemonade or weak punch, or any other hot liquor that is agreeable to him, to drink. This sweat should be continued for twenty-four hours till the patient is out of danger. 6. Blisters should be applied to the wrists and ankles, in common cases, about the third or fourth day of the fever if the pulse be reduced, or the sickness at stomach is troublesome. If the head be much affected, a blister should be applied to the neck or to the crown of the head, first cutting off the hair and shaving it, and if the stomach should be much affected after the third or fourth day a large blister should be applied to it. 7. In case of delirium with a languid pulse, poultices of raw garlic with a little mustard should be applied to the feet. 8. Fresh air should be admitted into sick rooms at all times, and cool air in the beginning of the fever when the skin is hot, and the pulse full and tense. In this state of the fever, the hands, feet and face should be washed ten or twelve times a day with cold water. In a cool state of the skin, or when the body is covered with sweat, cool air and cold water are improper. 9. The body and bed linen of the sick should be frequently changed, and all offensive matters discharged from them, should be instantly removed. In cases of great weakness the patient should not be permitted to rise from his bed when under the operation of purging medicine nor upon any other occasion. 10. The drinks of sick people in the beginning of the fever, should be to ft and water, tamarind water, lemonade, current jelly dissolved in water, apple water or barley water. In the latter stage of the fever, the drinks may be porter and water, claret and water, milk and water or camomile tea. Weak tea and coffee may be taken in the beginning of the fever. In its second stage the patient may eat bread and milk with roasted apples or soft peaches, chocolate, fago, tapioca, ripe fruits, weak chicken or veal broth, and a little boiled chicken. It will be improper to depend exclusively upon any one of the above remedies. The combined force of them all is rarely sufficient in many cases to overcome this formidable disease. P.S. All the above medicines with suitable directions may be had of George Hunter, No. 114, South Second Street; John J. Malcolm, No. 78, South Second Street; and Robert Stafford, No. 36, Market Street. DIED—On Sunday evening, about 11 o'clock, after two days illness, Col. STEPHEN STEVENSON. During the whole of the late revolution, Colonel Stevenson, with that patriotism and bravery which always distinguished him, served with honor to himself and his country. Sunday morning, at Germantown, Mr. JOHN SITKRAVES, merchant, of Front Street. In this city, Rev. Mr. INNES, one of the pastors of the Roman Catholic Church. Departed this life on Friday last, at Elkon, Maryland, Mr. EDWARD F. HUGHES, late of Philadelphia, a young gentleman universally and very deservedly esteemed. ERRATA. In the deaths published yesterday, for Dr. Samuel, read Dr. Francis Bowers Sayre, &c. The Health Office is kept open night and day, at the City Hall, where every necessary convenience is procured for removing the sick and burying the dead. WILLIAM ALLEN. Tho' those Citizens who have LINEN to spare will render a public service by sending it to the City Hall, for the use of the City Hospital.
Germantown, September 1st, 1798.
Mr. PENNO. Please to publish the following tickets for Select and Common Councils, at the approaching election, and oblige one of your fellow citizens.
SELECT COUNCIL.
Godfrey Haga Thomas Willing, Justs. Daniel Smith Joseph Magoffin.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Lawrence Herbert Henry Drinker, jun. Gideon H. Wells Calper W. Morris Thomas P. Cope George Peacock Thomas Parker Michael Kepple Joseph Hopkinson Kearney Wharton Conrad Gerhard George Fox John Rugan Edward Randolph Malcolm M'Donald Joseph North (Union Street) Levi Hollingsworth George Willing Edward Pennington Jonathan Jones.
PENNSYLVANIA, ff.
In the Name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
By THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of the said Commonwealth.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, it has been stated to me by the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, That on the night of Saturday the first instant, the House now occupied by the said Bank, commonly called Carpenter's Hall, was burglariously entered by some villain, or villains unknown, and therefrom a considerable number of Bank Notes of various descriptions and denominations were stolen and carried away: TO THE INTENT that the perpetrator, or perpetrators of so great a crime, and the accessories thereto, may be brought to condign punishment, I have deemed it expedient to issue this Proclamation, by offering and promising a REWARD of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to any person, or persons, who shall discover the perpetrator, or perpetrators of the said crime, or any of them, or any accessory thereto, before or after the fact, to be paid on the conviction of all or any of the offenders: AND I do hereby further offer and promise a FREE AND ENTIRE PARDON to any one of the perpetrators, or accessories aforesaid of the commission of the said crime, who shall make a full and satisfactory disclosure of all the circumstances relative to the contriving and accomplishing the same, and of the names of all such associates of his or her associates, so that such associates may be apprehended and convicted: AND all the Judges, Justices, Sheriffs, Constables, and other Public Officers of this Commonwealth (according to the duties of their respective stations) are hereby required and enjoined to use all lawful means to detect and bring to justice each and every person concerned in contriving, or perpetrating the crime aforesaid. GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Germantown, the third day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Commonwealth the twenty-third. THOMAS MIFFLIN. By the Governor: A. J. DALLAS. Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Bank of Pennsylvania.
THE Bank of Pennsylvania is removed to Germantown—where the business will be transacted to-morrow, in the Union School House. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. september 4
NOTICE.
Bank of the United States, September 4, 1798. THE Public are informed that after the 6th inst. this Bank will be opened at 9 o'clock in the morning, and so remain until noon. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. september 4
MR. SPENCE, DENTIST.
HAS removed to his House, two squares north-west of Bush Hill. september 4
WALKER & KENNEDY.
HAVE removed their Counting House (for the present) to the corner of Chesnut and Twelfth Streets. september 4
Guardians of the Poor.
A MEETING of the General Board will be held at the Alms House the 10th inst. precisely at 12 o'clock. PETER MIERCKEN, President. september 4
Pennsylvania Hospital.
NO person with an infectious disease, can be admitted to this house; it is therefore earnestly recommended to the citizens, not to send or bring any sick person to the gate, who is ill with the prevailing fever. Several persons having been sent here improperly, is the reason of giving this caution. By Order of the Sitting Managers, FRANCIS HIGGINS, Stew'd. september 3
Wanted—A Boy to attend an Office.
Office, situated in a healthy part of the city. Enquire at No. 24, North Seventh Street. september 3
NOW LANDING,
From on board the brig Amiable Matilda, from Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, 88 casks CLARET 72 do. of a superior quality 3 trunks green PARASOLS. Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-Street.
WHO HAS ON HAND,
White Wine in half Casks Sweet Oil of a superior quality, in Boxes and barrels Lunette Sauterne Irish Market MACARTY and Medoc Rota Wine in hds. Pimento in bags. may 29.
The COMPTING-HOUSE
Messrs NICKLIN & GRIFFITHS, remove to the residence of P. Nicklin, near the Falls of Schuylkill, august 25.

Lands for sale by private Contract. Proposals will be received, by the subscriber, until the first day of September next, for the purchase of any of the following very valuable tracts of land with their improvements.
 In the State of New-York, No. 1. Two lots of ground situate in the county of Albany in the town called Lansingburgh, and distant from the city of Albany about 10 miles. The said lots are known on a map of said town by the names of No. 71 and 72. No. 2. Two tracts of land situate in the town of West-Chester, the one of them near Oliver Delancey's, John Cox's and John Palmer's land, adjoining Brouns River, the other of them near Devllard's snuff mill, Delancey's land and adjoining Brouns River the whole containing about 84 acres. No. 3. A tract of land situate in the county of West-Chester, on the road from Kings-Bridge to Delancey's Mills containing about 664 acres. No. 4. A tract of land situate in Montgomery county, being a part of the tract called Jessup's urchase and known and distinguished in a division of the said purchase into townships by being art of township No. 4. beginning at the S. W. corner of said purchase and at the southerly corner of said township containing by estimation about 5611 acres. No. 5. A tract of land situate in the county of Montgomery, aforesaid, being also a part of Jessup's purchase and known and distinguished in a division of the said purchase into townships, by being part of township No. 3. beginning at S. W. corner of said township at the distance of 262 chains and 50 links from the most southerly corner thereof. No. 6. A tract of land situate in Ulster county, being part of the tract of land known by the name of the Great or Hardebough patent, containing about 6000 acres. No. 7. A tract of land situate in the county of Ulster aforesaid on the N. E. side of the river Delaware, being also a part of the land formerly granted to Johannes Hardenburgh and others commonly known by the name of the Green patent it being a part of a great lot No. 1. at the general partition of said patent which came to the share of Thomas Newham one of the proprietors, and is known and distinguished on the map of the sub-division thereof made by Charles Webb, surveyor in the year 1737 by lot No. 60; this land runs some distance on the river Delaware and contains about 3157 acres. No. 8. A tract of land in the county of Ulster aforesaid in the fourth tier of lots in the Hardebough patent being the lot No. 12, containing about 12,650 acres excepting thereout 320 acres heretofore granted by Robert R. Livingston to Nathaniel Sichel. No. 9. A tract of land situate in the county of Ulster, beginning on the Papekunk river, and adjoining the 14th monument in the general division of the Hardebough patent, containing about 3000 acres. No. 10. Two equal undivided seventh parts of two several parcels of lands situate in the townships of Chemung in the county of Tioga on the S. W. side of Tioga river, the same being part of a tract of about 20,000 acres; these two sevenths contain about 5763 acres. No. 11. One equal and undivided seventh part of the said 20,000 acre tract in Tioga county being about 2886 acres. No. 12. One equal and undivided seventh part of said 20,000 acre tract in Tioga county being about 2886 acres.  In the State of Maryland. No. 13. A tract of land now called Bayley's purchase in Prince George's county, near to a bay or cove called Assacotin cove, containing about 1212 acres of prime land. No. 14. A tract of land called Fortune Enlarged, and part of a tract called Beall's adventure enlarged, both lying in Prince George's county on the eastern branch of the Potomac, containing about 576 acres. No. 15. A tract of land with the house and improvement called Aron, lying on the eastern branch of the river Potomac, opposite to the city of Washington in Prince George's county containing about 375 acres. No. 16. A tract of land with the houses, mills, other buildings and improvements lying near Fort Cumberland in the county of Washington containing about 2088 acres. No. 17. A tract of land situate in the county of Washington, adjoining to Fort Cumberland, containing 400 acres or thereabouts. No. 18. One undivided moiety of a tract of land in Allegany county, called Spruce Spring, the whole of which contains about 120 acres, also one undivided moiety of 236 tracts or lots of ground, each of which contains about 50 acres, and are numbered from 500 to 799 inclusive, omitting and excepting three lots which are distinguished by the numbers 661, 662 and 684 all which said lots adjoin.
In the State of Virginia. A tract of Meadow land with considerable improvements, lying on Hunter's creek, Dorrell's creek, Muldy creek and the river Potomac; and adjoining the city of Alexandria containing by patent 295 acres. Edward Fox, auctioneer. Philadelphia, June 5th, 1798. 22w
ADVERTISEMENT. WHREAS DAVID and JOHN GRAHAM, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real and personal, to the subscribers, for the benefit of their creditors.
Notice is hereby given, To all persons who are indebted to said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective debts to the assignees at their office No. 62 Dock-street. In failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such as are not immediately discharged. SIMON WALKER, } Assignees of CHARLES GILCHRIST, } DAVID & JOHN GEORGE HUMPHREYS, } GRAHAM. July 7. 11th & 17th.
FOR SALE. A THREE Story Brick House, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, esq.—This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is considered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. May 16. 5
The Post-Office will be moved on Monday the 13th instant, at one o'clock P. M. to the North-side of Market-street, the brick house West of Eleventh-street, where Merchants and others are requested to send their letters; as the Letter-carriers will be stopped carrying letters out, after that time. Post Office, Philadelphia, August 11.
A House to let, In Fourth street, next door to the Indian Queen. Enquire of ROBERT SMITH, No. 58, South Front Street. July 25. 5
PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America. FOR INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE, ON DWELLING-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances. 2. Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and portions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well against fire from within, and free from extra hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 2000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances. II. Insurance will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premium must be proportioned accordingly. III. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties. 1st. The insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurance may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expense than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the insurer at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance. 3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void. 4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of a like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured. 6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement. 7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a year's premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured must be executed with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. With respect to Houses and other Buildings. 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguous to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood. 2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes. 3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable different persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind. Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, familiar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves. 2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minutiae of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened.—Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire. Letters not paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered. By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Secretary. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. 12mif
FOREIGNERS. MAY, by virtue of an act passed at November session 1798, hold by deed, or by will, lands in that part of Maryland called the district of Columbia; and the same may be transmitted to, and inherited by their heirs, &c. as if they were citizens. Widow in the district of Columbia, upon the eastern branch of Potomac, opposite squares No. 124, and 133 in the city Washington, are 360 acres of reserved wood land For sale . Its advantages are numerous, possessing three or four elegant heights, many fine springs, and an abundance of timber, principally white oaks. For a deck or ship yard, no position can boast of equal benefits, having two coves, with narrow entrances, from which at an easy expense, tide water might be excluded, and docks sunk, large enough to receive vessels of any size. Wishing to retain an interest in the property, I would prefer selling an undivided half or three eights. For terms apply to Mr. Charles Minifie, Union street, Philadelphia, or Mr. Robert Wallis, Baltimore. July 23. 22w6w
TO BE SOLD. The estate of an intended Dutch Servant BOY, who has ten years to serve. He has had the small pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4. 5
To be Sold, An elegant and convenient House, In Chestnut street, next door to the Bank of North America. This Lot is twenty by one hundred and sixty feet. The House has been thoroughly repaired within a few months.—Apply to the Printer. August 8. 5
Mills, Portage, &c. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF YEARS. To be leased, for a term not less than three, nor more than seven years, a VALUABLE PROPERTY at the Seneca-Falls, in the county of Onondaga, and State of New-York, on the Banks of the Seneca-river, two miles west of the Cayuga-ferry, and eleven miles east of Geneva. This establishment consists of an excellent grist mill, saw mill, dwelling house, barn, and a portage or carrying place, with between thirty and forty acres of land, under good improvement, and as much more in the vicinity, as may be required for future improvement. The grist mill is a handsome, new and well finished building, of 30 by 30 feet, 3 stories high and furnished with a run of excellent Burr stones and another of Esopus stones, of the best quality and the most approved boats, &c. calculated to make all the different qualities of flour for exportation or for home consumption. It is accessible by water from every part of the Cayuga lake and Seneca-river, as well as from the Seneca-lake—and from its situation, commands a very extensive and increasing custom. The stream on which it stands, being the outlet of the Seneca-lake, the mill can never be in want of water; and as it has been kept working during the several seasons of the last winter, it is not liable to be impeded by frost. The saw mill is also new, situated on the same stream, now furnished with an ample stock of logs, of which a supply may at all times be procured by land or water; of the best quality. The dwelling house is well calculated for the use of the miller, is new, and sufficiently large: The barn is about 40 feet square, and entirely new. The portage is 3-4ths of a mile in length, along the Seneca-falls—over which were placed in the last year, nearly two hundred boats with their contents; this object is already productive of a handsome income, which must be increasing and permanent. Among the many advantages of this situation, must be numbered the fertility of the surrounding country—being the best improved part of the country of Onondaga—the concentration of intercourse by land and water, the Genesee state road passing through it, as well as all water carriage to Geneva, and the counties of Ontario and Steuben; which renders it a most eligible stand for a Store or Tavern. The river and lake abound in fish and fowl, and the country with deer and other game. Besides the mills already erected at this place, it is calculated for any additional water works that may be found necessary—Fulling mill, bark mill, tannery, forges, &c. may be erected at a small expense—how one may be brought in boats from the Cayuga lake, and it is thought to abound in the neighborhood. The stock on hand will be sold to the lessee, and the castle, utensils, smith's forge, &c. may be sold or let the premises. If a purchase should offer for the whole or an undivided part of the premises it will be sold. For terms of sale or lease, apply to Mr. WILHELMUS MYNERSSE, at the Seneca falls, or to the subscriber, at Schenectady. STEPHEN N. BAYARD. June 25. 22w3m
AN ACT For the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, That to satisfy the claims of certain persons claiming lands under the resolutions of Congress, of the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and the thirteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, as refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, the Secretary for the Department of War, be, and is hereby authorized and directed to give notice in one or more of the public papers of each of the States of Vermont, Massachusetts, New-York, New-Hampshire and Pennsylvania, to all persons having claims under the said resolutions, to transmit the same to the War-office, within two years after the passing of this act, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no other persons shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act, than those of the following descriptions, or their widows and heirs, viz. Fifth, those heads of families, and single persons, not members of any such families, who were residents in one of the provinces aforesaid, prior to the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, and who abandoned their settlements, in consequence of having given aid to the United Colonies or States, in the revolutionary War against Great-Britain, or with intention to give such aid, and continued in the United States, or in their service, during the said war, and did not return to reside in the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, prior to the twenty-fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. Secondly, the widows and heirs of all such persons as were adult residents, as aforesaid, who abandoned their settlements, as aforesaid, and died within the United States, or in their service during the said war; and thirdly, all persons who were members of families at the time of their coming into the United States, and who died within the war, entered into their service.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proof of the several circumstances necessary to entitle the applicants to the benefits of this act, may be taken before a judge of the supreme or inferior court of the United States, or a judge of the supreme or superior court, or the first justice or first judge of the court of common pleas or county court of any State.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That at the expiration of fifteen months from and after the passing of this act, and from time to time thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary for the Department of War, to lay such evidence of claims as he may have received, before the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, and with them, proceed to examine the testimony, and give their judgment what quantity of land ought to be allowed to the individual claimants, in proportion to the degree of their respective services, losses and sufferings, in consequence of their attachment to the cause of the United States; allowing to those of the first class a quantity not exceeding one thousand acres; and to the last class, a quantity not exceeding one hundred, making such intermediate classes as the resolutions aforesaid, and distributive justice, may, in their judgment require, and make report thereof, to Congress. And in case any such claimant shall have sustained such losses and sufferings, or performed such services for the United States, that he cannot justly be classed in any one general class, a separate report shall be made of his circumstances, together with the quantity of land that ought to be allowed him, having reference to the foregoing ratio: Provided, that in considering what compensation ought to be made by virtue of this act, all grants except military grants, which may have been made by the United States, or individual States, shall be considered at the just value thereof, at the time the same were made, respectively, either in whole or in part, as the case may be, a satisfaction to those who may have received the same: Provided also, that no claim under this law, shall be assignable until after report made to Congress, as aforesaid, and until the said lands be granted to the persons entitled to the benefit of this act.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That all claims in virtue of said resolutions of Congress, which shall not be exhibited as aforesaid, within the time by this act limited, shall forever thereafter be barred.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Pursuant to the above Act, Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims under the resolutions of Congress, of the 23d of April, 1783, and the 13th of April, 1785, to transmit the War-Office within two years after the passing of the said Act, viz. the 7th day of April, 1798, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
In the proof of Claims, a strict attention must be paid to the requisitions of the 2d and 3d Sections of the Act. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. July 19. 32w6w
HAPPY DISCOVERY. A certain Cure for that alarming and dreadful Disorder, The Yellow Fever. As well as any other dangerous pestilential fevers, fever and ague, and other intermitting and complicated disorders, by the use of the
POUDRE UNIQUE. WELL known and patented in England, France, Poland, and all the capital cities in Europe, where the most astonishing cures have been effected on persons judged incurable by all physicians. In a Treatise printed in London, on the properties of this powder, by T. Seymour, M.D. late Chemist to his Majesty, there are stated two hundred cases, where this most valuable remedy has proved infallible, in all kind of fevers, pleurisy, bloody flux, prostrate rheumatism, sciatica, apoplexy, paralysis, yellow jaundice, ringworm, scurvy in children and in green peafants, rheumatism, chronic head and stomach aches, hepatitis and nephritis or stone in the bladder, the king's evil, leprosy and the most intractable and complicated internal disorders. It is likewise the best preparative for the small pox and measles, or the greatest utility for young as well as for older ladies at the critical epoch of their life. The effect of this powder in several of the above diseases has been discovered by chance, and so it has been in the yellow fever last year, by Mr. Mahy, who cured several by administering only two of the said powders, and lost not a single patient which he undertook to cure, as proved and attested by the here annexed certificates, whose original may be seen at Andrew Holfte's umbrella shop, No. 131, corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, the only place where these powders are to be had, with proper directions for the use of them.—Price two dollars. The usefulness and certainty of this remedy being so great for so many dangerous disorders, any person wishing to be provided with these powders, will please to apply very soon, as the quantity at hand is not very large, and it is doubtful if for a long time, or if ever any other genuine will be imported, the secret remaining only in the hands of the inventor, in Europe, and never being communicated to, or discovered by any other person. N. B. In the yellow and pestilential fevers, this powder must be taken the second, or at least the third day.
Wet the subscriber, during the late sickness in this city, having taken the yellow fever, applied to Mr. Mahy for his medical assistance, we do hereby certify, that by a certain powder, called the Poudre Unique, we were perfectly recovered from the said fatal sickness, and from an experience of the happy effects of the above most valuable medicine, consider it our duty to make the same known, for the benefit of our fellow citizens. Margaret Jones, Mary McO'Connor, Jesse Turner, Christen Rebecca Dow, Catherine Apple, Ann Grover, William Dills, David Williams, carpenter, William T. Donaldson, mail-maker. Mr. Mahy's well known Plaster, for all kind of wounds and sores, to be had at the above direction, No. 131, Chestnut Street. August 8. 22wif
DESERTED. FROM on board the Ship of war Delaware, lying in Nantasket Road, Joseph Porter, 5 feet 10 inches high, aged 28, born at Concord, Chester county, State of Pennsylvania, sandy hair and complexion. Win. Moon, aged 25, 5 feet 10 inches high, red hair and red complexion, born in Philadelphia—the only cloaths taken with him is a suit of marine clothing. Whoever apprehends the said deserters, shall receive ten dollars for each, by applying to W. W. BURROWS, Major of the Marine Corps.
Wants Employment. A YOUNG MAN, who has served a regular apprenticeship to the mercantile business in this city, wishes to engage in a Counting house or office, writes a good hand and understands accounts, can be well recommended and security given if required. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. June 21. 32wif
General Post-Office. PROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at this office until the 20th day of September next inclusive. 1. From Pittsburg P. by Cannonburg, Washington, West-Liberty, Wheeling and Williams town to Zanes at the mouth of Licking-creek, on the Muckinogum, estimated 120 miles. Leave Pittsburg every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Zanes the next Monday by 3 P. M. Returning—Leave Zanes every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburg the next Friday by 10 A. M. 2. From Zanes, at the mouth of Licking Creek on the Muckinogum, by Chillicothe and Malley's to Mayville in Kentucky; estimated 120 miles. Leave Zanes every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Mayville the next Friday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Mayville every Friday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Zanes the next Monday by 8 P. M. The carriage of the mails to commence on the first day of November next and continue until the first day of October 1800. Payments will be made quarterly. The usual penalties for delays and failures will be stipulated in the contract. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, July 13, 1798. m8th6w
HEALTH OFFICE. Philadelphia, 18 May, 1798. Extract of an act to alter and amend the Health Laws of this Commonwealth, passed 4th April 1798. Sec. 8. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every housekeeper within the city of Philadelphia, the townships of the Northern Liberties and Moyamensing, and district of Southwark, within a mile of the limits of the city, taking in boarders arriving by sea or by land, from any foreign port or place, or having any boarder in his or her family, who shall be taken sick or any disease whatsoever, between the first day of May and the first day of November in any year, within twenty days next after such boarder shall come to lodge in his or her house, shall within 24 hours next after the knowledge of such sickness, make report at the Health Office of the name of such sick person, the time of his or her arrival at the house and of his or her being taken sick, and of the name and place of birth of such housekeeper; whereupon the Physician of the Health Office shall forthwith visit the patient, and report to the office his opinion of the nature of such disease, that measures may be taken to prevent the spreading of the infection; and if any housekeeper shall neglect to give information in the manner and within the time aforesaid, and shall be therefor convicted, in any court of criminal jurisdiction within this Commonwealth, upon indictment by a grand jury or confession, he or she shall forfeit and pay a fine to the use of the said hospital, not less than twenty dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, to be imposed at the discretion of the court, according to the circumstances of greater or less aggravation attending such particular case. By order of the Board of Health, WM. ALLEN, Health Officer, of the Port of Philadelphia. 12w3m
LANDING, At South Street wharf, the cargo of the ship Connecticut, from Batavia— About 300 tons of Java Coffee, of the growth of 1794 and 1795 60 tons of Java Sugar, In canisters—for sale by PETER BLIGHT, who also offers for sale, 150 bds choice Jamaica Sugars Jamaica rum in bds Brandy 1st and 4th proof in pipes, bds and quarter casks Madeira in pipes Old Batavia Arrack July 2. 5
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY TENNO, 10 CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, On the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the intamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. July 11. 5