Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-10-26 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1601.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
For DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-Street, Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-Street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street. Wednesday Forenoon—Peter Benzon, No. 74 South Third-Street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Saturday Forenoon—John Connelly. Afternoon—Peter Benzon.
For SAVANNAH.
THE FAST SAILING SAFF. Swift Packet, Patrick Gribbin, Master. NOW lying at Smith's wharf, above Race-Street. Is handsomely accommodated for passengers, and will sail on Saturday, 28th inst. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, No. 95, South Front-Street, or of the subscribers, at Frankford. N. & J. Frazier. Oct. 20. dr28th
For LONDON.
THE SWEDISH SNOW Gustaf Adolphz, Capt. Cns. Wm. Ranee; Expected to sail in all the present month—A few tons of Goods are wanted on Freight, and will be taken on moderate terms, if speedy application is made. Apply to Peter Blight. Back of his new buildings, Dock-Street. Oct. 19. dr28th
For Freight or Charter,
The Danish Brig Abel Gatherine, Burthen about 160 tons. THIS vessel is now ready to receive on board a cargo, and may be dispatched to any port in Europe or the Mediterranean in eight days. Apply to the Captain on board, or to the subscribers, JAMES YARD. Oct. 19. dr28th
For Freight or Charter,
THE GOOD BRIG. S U K E Y, Isaac Vredenburg, Master; NOW lying at Clifford's wharf, and in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms please to apply the Captain on board, or John Skyrin, No. 81, Arch-Street. WHO HAS FOR SALE, 2000 wt. of double refined Saltpetre 600 wt. of F. F. Gun Powder 300 barrels of Herring 300 bushels of Timothy Seed 150 casks of Claret, first quality And a quantity of Sherry Wine. Sept. 25. drf
Antigua Rum,
JUST arrived at Wilmington, Delaware State, and now landing from on board the Brig Active, William Williams, Master, One hundred hhds. 3d & 4th proof, And for Sale by Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. Wilmington, Sept. 21. drf
An elegant House in Arch Street.
TO be let and entered on immediately a large and elegant house at the Corner of Arch and Ninth Street. There are two drawing rooms and one dining room—the largest is 31 feet by 26—and two are so connected by folding doors as to make but one. Also, five bed rooms, besides 5 in the garret, well finished for servants. There are stables and a coach house, with every convenience for a family. Enquire at No. 29, in North Seventh Street, or at No. 218, Arch Street. Aug. 15. 22w3w
Chocolate and Mustard
Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground Shelled or Pearl Barley Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder London Porter Taunton and Burton Ale Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption— For Sale by John Haworth. No. 98 South Front Street!
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
ASSIGNEES OF JAMES GREENLEAF, HEREBY give notice, that they have disposed of the property assigned to them for the securing the payment of the notes, acceptances, and endorsements given by Edward Fox, for the use of the said James Greenleaf; and the holders of such notes, acceptances, and endorsements, are hereby notified that the subscribers will settle with them for the amount of their respective claims, both PRINCIPAL and INTEREST, at any time before the 20th day of October next; after which day, the holders not applying, will be excluded, agreeably to the terms of assignment. Applications to be made at South-east corner of Dock and Second Streets (the Dock-Street side), between the hours of eleven and one o'clock every day, Sundays excepted. Henry Pratt, Thos. W. Francis, John Miller, Jun. John Abley, Jacob Baker. Philadelphia, August 18, 1797. d
TENERIFFE WINE.
LANDING at Walnut-Street wharf, TENERIFFE WINE, of excellent quality, in pipes and half pipes, for sale by JAMES YARD. Oct. 19. drf
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late, in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 32w15
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late, in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 32w15
TENCH FRANCIS, Purveyor.
The Rations to consist of 1 pound Flour or Bread 1 pound Beef, or 3/4 of a pound of Pork 1/2 Gill Rum, Brandy or Whiskey 1 lb. Candles 2 lb. Soap 2 quarts Vinegar 1 quart Salt To every hundred rations 182181818
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City— OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 to 19 by 14. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-Street. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 9, 1797. 51w18w15
Will be Landed,
From on board the ship Active, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg. 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26. 5
Young Hyson Tea.
40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodrop Sims, and for sale by the subscriber, corner of Second and Pine Street. C. Haight. June 21. drf
Cedar Shingles.
THE subscriber has a quantity of 3 feet Cedar Shingles of a superior quality, for sale at 13 dollars per thousand. William Hallowell, No. 193 North Third-Street. July 27. drf
Imported in the ship Pigeon,
And for sale by John Morton, No. 116, South Front-Street. Hyson Hyson Skin Young Hyson Imperial TEAS 5 tors. April 20. drf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN STRAKER, late of Tinicum Township, Bucks County, are requested to pay off their respective debts; and those having any demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, to JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Exec. MALLET PREVALT, Sept. 28. 12w4w
MRS. GRATTAN
INFORMS her friends, and the public in general, that her house, No. 192, Market-Street, will continue open during the sickness. Board and Lodging in a separate room, TEN DOLLARS, in a double room, EIGHT DOLLARS. For the convenience of those gentlemen who have not their families in town, Mrs. GRATTAN will receive gentlemen to dine at HALF A DOLLAR a day. August 29—6t
Just published,
And to be sold at the Bookstores of H. & P. Rice, No. 30, Market-Street; J. O'Neill, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, and W. Young, corner of Chestnut and Second-Streets. An accurate System of Surveying; IN WHICH IS CONTAINED, 1. Decimal fractions, in a plain, concise, and easy manner. 2. The extraction of the square root. 3. Plain trigonometry, rectangular and oblique. 4. An exact method to cast up the contents of lands. 5. Field surveying. The whole being performed without the use of scale and compasses, on a table of logarithms. In which is given some account of the variation of the needle, and the causes of its attraction. By SAMUEL MOORE. August 1. 22w3w
Lately Published,
In one vol. 8vo. (price one dollar in boards) sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, A Collection of Papers on the subject of Billious Fevers, prevalent in the United States for a few years past. Compiled by NOAH WEBSTER, jun. Containing letters from Doctors Scanlon, Smith, Buel, Taylor, Ramsay, Moon, Reynolds, Mitchell, contagion, &c. &c. Sept. 15. 5t
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock-Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Sherry, and Port Wines, In pipes, hds. and quarter casks. Assorted quantity's ware in crates, &c. October 23d. drw32w3w
TO BE LET—At a moderate Rent,
The principal part of a HOUSE, WITHIN a short distance of the Coffee-house, which has been occupied for the last four months, consisting of a good dining room and parlour, two bed rooms and a dressing room, two garrets, two wood-vaults and cellar, all in excellent order, fit for the immediate reception of a small family. None need apply but those who are respectable and regular. Inquire at the office of this Gazette. Oct. 24. drf
Red Port Wine.
Just arrived, by the brig Iris, capt. Rhodes, from Oporto. Red Port Wine in pipes, hds. and quarter casks &c. Corks, for sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. July 21. 5
CUSTOM-HOUSE,
Philadelphia, Sept. 24d, 1797. THE Merchants who at this time prefer navigating their vessels and merchandise entered and cleared at Chester or Marcus Hook, are hereby notified, That in compliance with their desire, and upon a full conviction that the measure will be mutually beneficial to them and to the United States. The collector of the customs has made arrangements to establish for some time branches of the custom-house at those places, where every accommodation in his power will be given to the merchants. drw
TO BE SOLD,
A Convenient well finished Brick Tenement, with a cook house and other out houses, situated in a pleasant part of the borough of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware. The lot of ground has forty feet front on West-Street, and extends through the square to Paterson-Street, on which is erected a stable and carriage house. ALLEN M'LANE. Wilmington, Aug. 30.
City Commissioners Office,
August 29, 1797. IN pursuance of an Ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22d day of May last. Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the 18th of September next, for letting to rent on leases for one year to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city— The wharf and landing on Vine Street, Also on Sassafras, Mulberry, and High Streets, Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Draw Bridge, with the Scale and Fish Houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar Streets. The cellar under the City-Hall. The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto, (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll-gates.) Aug. 3. 32w15m.
LOST,
ON the Passyunk Road, between the Blue Bell and the city, a Fowling Piece, with a brass barrel and silver sight; on the plate of the butt are the letters "Jamaica, Q. 99"—and on the barrel near the lock "London" and the Tower stamp. Whoever will return the said piece to John Bannard, at the sign of the Blue Bell on the Passyunk Road, or the office of this Gazette, shall receive a reward of Four French Crowns, Sept. 12. 3t
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit: For and upon every Coach, 15 dols. upon every Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Carriage, 9 dols. upon other Carriages, having pannel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, having framed poles and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, with wooden springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon Carriages with tops, 3 dols. upon Chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon Chairs with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel topcarriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed poles and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars, 2 dols. The Collectors of the Revenue for the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily, until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at Germantown; at the house of Daniel St. Clair, Esq. in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of James Chapman, Esq. in the County of Bucks; of which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice. Notice is also given, TO all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that 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 thirty gallons; and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than 20 gallons, at the same time and at the same places, by the officers legally authorised to grant such licences. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 12th Sept. 1797. 5t
Philadelphia, Oct. 13.
THE subscribers inform their friends and customers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several late arrivals, numbers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Galtaudet & Co. John Davis & Co. Sitgreaves & French, Neill & Smith, George Dolsan, Wiltherberger and Smith, Thomas Ryeison, Alex. Biffand and Co. T. R. Hardenberg, Jacob Sperry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Jones, Thomas Orr, Keppel & Tautzinger, William Barker & Co. Adam Zantzingen, Thomas Arnat & Son. John Fries, J. Miller, jun. and Co. Oct. 14.
PEALE'S MUSEUM.
THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic which at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety. As an Amusement, the study of Nature is the most rational and pleasing: as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They Who have Nature's works can charm, with God himself; Hold converse.
Many interesting additions have lately been made to this Museum: and the feathered tribe, containing a variety of the most rare and beautiful subjects, is now very advantageously arranged. Waxen Figures, of Men large as life (some of them calls from nature) are here dressed in their proper habits, and placed in attitudes characteristic of their respective nations. Here may be seen the North-American Savage, and the Savage of South-America—a laboring Chinese, and the Chinese Gentleman—the footy African, and the Kamtschatdale—with some Natives of the South Sea Islands. The immense variety and interesting diversity which this Museum offers to the view, may be seen but cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1-4th of a dollar. Sept. 28. 12w
Boston Glass Manufactory.
THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KUFFER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-Street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. O 4—22w3w Messrs. Timothy and Mason, Charles F. Kuffner, Messrs. Hoge and Boylan, Halifax, N. C. Messrs. Willett and O'Connor, Norfolk; Mr. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Tautz and Brown, Baltimore; Mr. Hopkins, New-York; and Messrs. Hudson & Goodwin, Hartford; Mr. Seymour, Savannah; are requested to insert the above ad once a week 6 weeks. The accounts to be forwarded to the Editor.
At a Meeting of the Board of
Property, June 6, 1797, Present John Hall, Secretary Francis Johnston, R. G. Oflandoffice Dan. Brodhead, S. G. Nicholas Bettinger, Samuel Cunningham, In this case the proof of service of notice being insufficient, it is ordered that notice be given in one of the Philadelphia and York newspapers weekly, for at least eight weeks to the heirs or assignees of Samuel Cunningham deceased, to attend the board on the first Monday in November next, to show cause why a patent should not issue to Nicholas Bettinger for the land in question. (A true Copy.) JOHN HALL, Secretary of the Land Office. Aug. 15. 12w3w
At the Federal Blast Furnace,
SEYMOUR'S Patent Rollers.
THEIR superiority consists in being free from holes and bone-combed places, which are commonly found in rollers cast in sand, or clay moulds. These patent rollers are cast in iron moulds, previously heated, and will be found to be more dense, solid and durable than any rollers heretofore used. Another important advantage they have over others, is, that the necks require no turning, but are immediately fit for use, and from their accuracy, run with less friction, and require less water to make them perform their work. They may be had by application to the Patentee in Plymouth, or Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin, or of Messrs. Thatcher and Haysward Boston, Aug. 31. Sept. 19. 5t
This Day is Published,
A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF
The Constitutions
Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. February 6. 12w
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT the Commissioners for the District of Southwark have removed their hall to the house formerly occupied by Samuel Goff, Christian at the corner of Fifth Street. Oct. 2. 3t
Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum Parchment and Paper.
A FEW copies of the above act may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No 19, Chestnut-Street. July 19. 5t
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG,
No. 12, So. end-Street, corner of Chestnut-Street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12mo. price 2 dols. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—22w6w
Just Published, and now Selling,
By BENJAMIN DAVIES,
At his BOOK-STORE, No. 68, High-Street,
THE AMERICAN REPOSITORY
AND
ANNUAL REGISTER for the UNITED STATES
FOR THE YEAR 1797: Containing complete and correct lists of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT, And a variety of useful tables, necessary to be known in every State of the Union. Embellished with two handsome Engravings, One of which is descriptive of a melancholy scene that occurred during the American war. Oct. 18.
WALKER & KENNEDY,
No. 73, South Front-Street,
HAVE FOR SALE,
100 Hogsheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, ALSO, 50 Pipes of Bondeux Brandy, 10 Pipes of old Port Wine. Oct. 17. 12w 1/2.
THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER,
North Fifth Street, corner of North Alley, No. 34,
HAS FOR SALE,
EXCELLENT red Bordeaux Wine in cases and out of boxes, six years old White Graves Wine in cases Ticklenburgh Ruffa Sail Cloths Ravens Duck Bag Linen Heggians Diaper and Table Cloth Empty bags Common German Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces About twelve tons Russia clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass Aug. 29—22w
Imported in the latest arrivals from
Amsterdam and Hamburg, and for sale by
B. & J. BOHLEN,
A large assortment of fine French Cambrics, Placillas, Russia and Dutch sailcloth Brittannias Writing, post, and printing paper Brown Holland Dutch cask skins Checks and stripes Prime madder Ticklenburghs Shell'd Barley Oznaburghs Looking glasses White sheetings Hollow glass ware Diaper Slates Brown rolls Coffee mills Umbrellas Brass kettles Hair ribbons Scythes and straw knives Black and white faces Toys assorted in boxes Best Holland Gin in pipes London particular Madeira Wine July 24. m&thf
MR. LAILSON,
WITH an intention to render service, and undeviating those Performers, who during his absence Mr. Jaymond has brought proper to engage, thinks it would be wrong in him not to inform those that are engaged, that it is without his approbation, and that he will not in any way answer for Mr. Jaymond's engagements. PHILIPPE LAILSON. Alexandria, Sept. 15, 1797. 6t
Excellent Bourdeaux Brandy
Ditto ditto Claret in cases Just received, and for Sale by Rundle & Leach. Aug. 27. 22w15
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,
And for sale by THOMAS DOBSON, at the
Stone House, No. 41, fourth Second Street,
EVENINGS AT HOME;
OR, THE JUVENILE BUDGET OPENED. Consisting of a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces for the instruction and amusement of YOUNG PERSONS—Six Volumes handsomely printed and bound up in two volumes, price 12 Dollars. The variety and excellence of these pieces are such, that the book needs only to be known to be universally esteemed one of the most valuable publications that can be put into the hands of young persons. "Delightful talk to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe th' enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast." THOMPSON. August 24. m&thf
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House,
No. 41, fourth Second Street,
Letters and Conversations,
Between Several Young Ladies, on improving and interesting subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Genlis with alterations and improvements, Printed on fine paper, and neatly bound, Price one dollar. AMIDST the tide of modern Romances, painting tales of extraordinary distress, or of desperate or artful villainy, which "harrow up the soul," and which it would be for the honor of young ladies to be ignorant of, this little book comes forward to solicit notice, where, in a variety of incidents, not exceeding the bounds of real life, the proper, because elegant and natural dignity and importance of the Female character is exhibited in an interesting point of view, and presents examples of real and attainable excellence. The publisher was so much pleased with the perusal, that he was persuaded he should do a pleasing service to the community by sending it in a circle.

SALEM, (Mass.) Oct. 17. According to a writer on the means of preserving health in populous places, this town possesses, in the Advocate , the most effectual means for preserving the health of its inhabitants; as they are thereby supplied with good water, kept pure and wholesome by constant motion; while the still water in wells, rendered more unwholesome by the putrescent and filthy matter in yards, stables, &c. continually soaking in them, in old and populous towns, is a means of producing putrid fevers, and every species of chronic diseases. Not only the wholesomeness of victuals and drink, but the salubrity of our clothing, depends upon the purity of the water we use. It is essential that our linen, and other clothes which apply to the skin, should be washed in pure water; otherwise the effluvia will not be sweet or healthful. The difference in the smell of linen washed in pure water, and that washed in the putrid rain water which has been confined in a cistern, will prove the superiority of the former. It is also of consequence that the face and hands should be washed in pure water, that all the particles absorbed by the pores may be salubrious.
The violent gale of wind on Sunday evening the 8th inst. took off 45 feet of the roof of Mr. Benjamin Riley's barn, in Lynnfield, which was new; and about half the roof of Joseph Gowen's barn, in the same town. In Danvers, it unroofed the cider mill of Capt. James Folger, and drove parts of the same through the side of his dwelling house into a lower room and chamber, knocking over a chest of drawers and other furniture. In the adjoining orchard it tore up and broke off 16 stout apple trees. In its course, northeast, it twisted off many other trees, and did considerable other damage.
DEDHAM, (Mass.) October 17.
RURAL ECONOMY.
The cheapness of land in this country gives a great advantage to our produce in foreign markets, which balances in a great measure the high price of labour. On the contrary, European grain and meat go dear to market, because land is there very high, though the wages of labour are low. But our agriculture and manufactures cannot profit to the full extent of this advantage, while fuel is so dear. In England, coal is cheaper than fire wood in this town. The scarcity of fuel is therefore an obstacle to the growth of American improvement, which will stint and dwarf every thing that our hopes have anticipated, unless some remedy can be found out. Coal mines, if discovered, would be a national blessing and treasure. To make our roads turnpikes, and our rivers navigable for rafts and boats, would do a great deal of good by conveying with ease and cheapness the fuel from places where it cumber the land, to places where the inhabitants are shivering for the want of it; and where, it may be added, manufacturers are deterred from settling for fear that they shall freeze. The use of turf or peat is common in Ireland, and it is said to be abundant in quantity, and excellent in its kind, in many parts of this vicinity. Much of it is dug at Menotomy in Cambridge and in Lexington. Our bogs should be explored—wood is however so much preferred, that nothing else will be generally made use of. Economy in burning wood is an immense resource. More was wasted fifty years ago than is now wanted. Stoves, smaller fire-places, warmer houses, more care in mending broken panes of glass, and shutting doors, are ways to make less wood answer; and we live by these means as warm in our houses as our prodigal forefathers did in theirs.
To all this may be added the care our farmers have taken of late to fence the wood lots from the cattle. In this single town, the cattle turned out to browse in the spring have, within the last thirty years, prevented more wood from growing, than would have paid two or three fold the value of the pasturing of these tree-destroying fleers and heifers. What would farmers say of a man who should turn his cows and oxen in June into his corn-field? Probably the young cattle do more mischief in May to the unfenced or badly fenced forest trees. Cattle at large are a nuisance.
Would it not be a regulation well deserving the attention of the general court, to require every town to plant the sides of the public roads with forest trees,
"From farms a shelter, and from heat a shade."
How many cords of wood might thus grow in 30 or 40 years? Let our political economists calculate the length of all our roads, the number of trees and the quantity of wood. Any computation, fair and unbiassed, would result in proving the wisdom of such a regulation. Posterity would be proud of it, and thankful for it too.
Surely, in point of ornament and usefulness it would vie with the law requiring guide posts, which every body approves.
The planting quick growing trees, as willow, Lombardy poplar, balsam of Gilead, &c. certainly deserves attention. Even the elms, all trees, button woods and maples will pay for planting by their growth; and on the borders of fields their shade probably does as much good as harm.
The subject is of deep concern to the public. The resources for saving and increasing fuel, mentioned above, may be sufficient for our present numbers. But if we hope to thrive in arts and manufactures, and increase in numbers, our legislature must pay an early and vigilant attention to the supply of this great necessary of life.— A word to the wise is sufficient.
The French are making republics and making them over again in Italy, with new names and limits. If the arms of the conqueror were withdrawn, we should see whether the Italians would and could support the new orders of things. Their country is so broken to pieces by separate sovereigns,
so many of them seem to want the spirit, and perhaps the means, to defend itself from conquest. We see what is the consequence of diffusion, from which, good Lord, long preserve us!
NEW-BRUNSWICK, October 24.
The President of the United States is expected in this City, on his way to the seat of Government, about the ninth of November, when it is hoped the citizens will cordially embrace the opportunity of paying the merited respect due to so distinguished a character.
This day the Legislature of this State met at Trenton.
On Friday last, General Kosciusko arrived in this city from New-York, and is now at General Whites, where it is said, he is to remain for some time.
The President of the United States, having gratified the citizens of, and in the vicinity of New Brunswick, by honoring them with his polite acceptance of their invitation (thro' their committee) to dine with them at the City of New Brunswick on Thursday the 9th day of November, and the troops of cavalry, whose fortunate situation has put it in their power to pay that respect which is due to the exalted station, worthy character, and approved conduct of the chief magistrate of the United States, by cheerfully agreeing to escort him through the State of New Jersey, on his going to the seat of government, and having at the same time expressed their wish that I should give them due notice when and where they should attend to execute this voluntary and pleasing duty of citizen soldiers, and also the necessary instructions to perform the same, it is therefore with equal cheerfulness and pleasure, that I now embrace the earliest opportunity of complying therewith. The following arrangements I conceive will be proper and most accommodating to the troops of cavalry which will have the honor of escorting the President of the United States through the state. The troops nearest to the President's route will be the following, viz. Major Meeker's of the Bergen squadron, Major Ward's and Hayne's of the Essex squadron. Capt. Edgar and Major Dunham's of the Middlesex squadron, capt. Gulick's of the Somerset squadron, and capt. Smith's of the Hunterdon squadron. Major Meeker's troop will therefore be in readiness to receive the President at Powle's Hook on the day he leaves the City of New-York, of which he must get the most certain information, and escort him to Newark Bridge, where Major Ward's troop will receive and escort him to Elizabeth Town, where capt. Hayne's troop will receive and escort him to Woodbridge, where capt. Edgar's troop will receive and escort him to New Brunswick; on leaving which place, he will be escorted by Major Dunham's troop to Kingston, where he will be received by capt. Gulick's troop, and escorted to Maidenhead, where he will be received and escorted by capt. Smith's troop to Trenton.
As the following military honours are only due to the chief magistrate of the United States, they are inserted for the information of such of the officers as may not recollect them. Each troop when they receive the President, must be possessed of the squadron standard, for which purpose when there are two troops from the same squadron, the standard bearer of the escorting troop must ride ahead when he comes in sight of the receiving troop, and deliver the standard to the proper officer. On receiving the President, the troop must be drawn up in one line, in such a situation that the President may pass from the right. The Cornet with his colours, a Serjeant Corporal, and four Dragoons advanced about 50 yards in front—the standard to be supported by the second lieutenant in the centre of the troop, swords drawn, trumpets sounding a march, standard dropping to the ground, officers saluting. On the President's being seated in his carriage, the cornet with the advance (will precede the troop about 50 yards by files) the troop then return their swords, wheel and march by quarter ranks, 150 yards before the President's carriage, in which order of march, they will proceed until they come to the troop drawn up to receive him, when the Cornet's party halts until the troop joins them; the whole then draw their swords, wheel from the centre in front by files to the right and left about, and in returning, pass the President's carriage on each side. Officers, standard and colours to the right of it, Officers saluting, standard and colours dropping as they pass. On the President's halting at any stage (which must be previously known by the commanding officer) the troop forms as before, return their swords, dismount, and stand dressed until the President has passed them; no officer to salute, the standard only dropping. It is expected Major Meeker will get certain information of the exact time when the President leaves the City of New-York, and give timely notice of it to Major Ward, which notice must be forwarded on by a speedy and safe conveyance to the officers commanding the above mentioned troops on the President's route in order that they may be in readiness to receive him.
ANTHONY W. WHITE.
AUGUSTA, October 7.
Our late remarks on the cruel treatment of slaves, disclaim all desire of scattering fire brands, and every other illiberal motive. The chief object was, to recall the attention of an enlightened people to crimes against humanity, which every man of reflection must, therefore, wish to have prevented. We have felt deeply for those evils, that have destroyed so many of our brother mortals; involved many others in difficulties and distress, which human nature can hardly sustain, and buried in ruins a fine and opulent country. But while we thus give our mind to sympathy; if, by chance, we meet a heart, that is made callous to the touch of humanity, by those afflictions, which should make it abundant in compassion, we pity the man, as we should one reduced to the last degree of human infelicity.
In all communities, large or small, good order is essential, not merely to their prosperity, but to their very existence. Hence subordination is altogether indispensable.— Some must command; and some must obey.
But this economy cannot be established, even in private families, whether of children, or of servants, without the rod. That is, without the exercise of authority, to restrain, or to prevent. And happy are those families, whose head can exercise this necessary authority with judgment, and who never will suffer the wild appellative, anger , to turn his breath into a savage wilderness, by banishing its lovely inhabitants, mercy , and those nameless sensibilities, which raise the sons of earth, until they become a little lower than the holy angels.
Happy indeed are families blest with such a head. But supremely happy is the head so blessed with wisdom. His life shall be pleasant; and his latter end, peace .
To prove that our notions on this subject, in which humanity is deeply interested, are neither visionary , nor unprecedented , we might quote several respectable authorities. But for the present we shall only subjoin.
Extracts from slave laws lately passed in Jamaica.
The first prohibits the turning away of a slave, when incapacitated by sickness, or age; and it obliges the possessor to provide, for such slave, whoseome necessities of life.
Penalty for every offence, ten pounds .
The second imposes a fine, not exceeding one hundred pounds; and imprisonment, not exceeding twelve months, on every person who shall mutilate a slave. And in very atrocious cases, the slave may be declared free.
The third enacts, that any person wantonly, or bloody mindedly killing a slave, shall suffer death.
The fourth subjects to fine and imprisonment, such persons as shall punish slaves, in a manner by law forbidden.
The fifth directs a parochial tax to be raised, for the support of disabled negroes, who have no owners.
NOTE. The Code Noir of France, first published in the year 1685, is superior even to those in mercy. But as we have reason to believe, that code never was registered, and promulgated in the islands, we offer no extracts from it, lest an invidious motive be imputed.
Footman & Co's Auction Room.
THE public are respectfully informed, that the store of the subscribers is now open for the reception of Goods, and the Sales will commence on Monday next, the 30th inst. when will be sold,
A large assortment of Dry Goods.
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Superfine and common Cloths
Cambric, Flannels, Blankets
Coatings and Baizes
Cotton and worsted Hosiery
Chintzes and Calicoes
Chintz and purple Shawls
Book and soper Muffins
White and brown Linens,
Tickings, Checks and Stripes.
ALSO—
A quantity of Ladies' Morocco Shoes.
FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
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NOTICE.
SAMUEL RICHARD, respectfully informs the gentlemen, subscribers to the Exchange, that on Thursday next, the 26th inst. it will be open for their accommodation.
He begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that the City Tavern will also be ready for the reception of gentlemen boarders.
An ordinary as usual at three o'clock.
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A Healthy Woman, with a young breast of milk, who can be well recommended, may hear of a place by inquiring of the Printer.
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Coffee
Madeira and Teneriffe Wine
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The Medical Lectures
In the University of Pennsylvania, are postponed until the last Monday in November next.
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The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk.
A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day.
The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places.
Too much cannot be said in favor of the road; which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, for good a road in America.
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25.
It is with pleasure we announce to the public the safe arrival of the ship William Penn , Capt. Josiah, from London, which port she left the 23d of August, and put into Falmouth, and failed from thence on the 30th, in company with the armed ship Clorinda , Capt. Newell, of and bound to this port. In the William Penn came 30 passengers, of which number the following were in the cabin, viz.
Mr. Samuel Murgatroyd, of Philadelphia Mrs. Ashley and Daughter, Mr. James C. Fisher, Mrs. Jacob Rees, Mr. Browne Tride, of Baltimore Colonel Thomas, Mr. Peter Dohel, Mrs. Frazier and 4 Children Mr. Robert Rankin, of Bristol Mr. Stokes, of Burlington Mr. Samuel Minnick, Mr. Prime, Mr. John Webster, of Harford, Maryland.
One of the gentlemen favored us with London papers to the evening of the 29th of August, from which we have made extracts, as follows. The same gentleman had a paper of the 30th, which was lost at sea. (A.D.A.)
The paper of the 30th August received at Falmouth, mentions that peace was concluded between France and England—The papers that mention it were L'Eclair — Messager du Soir . One other mentions its having just arrived by the telegraph and circulated in the hall of the Convention.—The terms were—France to have restored all her possessions in the East and West Indies, which belonged to her in May, 1789—all the ships taken at Toulon—the island of Ceylon and Trincomale to the Dutch—Ostend a free port for all nations; and in compensation, the English to retain the Cape of Good Hope. The French papers were dated the 26th August. [ London Evening Gazette .] The editor's opinion was, that the news was fabricated.
LONDON, August 28.
We yesterday received Paris papers to the 26th inst. which, as may be expected from the short time that has elapsed since our last communication from France, do not contain much intelligence of importance.
The negotiations at Udine are said not yet to be concluded, though the journals express hopes that the conclusion is at no great distance. On the subject of the negotiation at Lille, L'Eclair speaks in terms of more doubt, observing, that more material difficulties and obstinate pretensions stand in the way of it.
The outward bound Lisbon and Oporto fleets are detained by orders of government, waiting the return of the messenger sent with expostulations from our cabinet to the court of Lisbon, against that part of their recent treaty with France, which restricts our ships from taking the accustomed advantage of the Portuguese ports. It is said, that unless her faithful majesty engages to rescind the whole of that, and every other clause obnoxious to the interest of Britain, our minister, the hon. Mr. Walpole, has received orders immediately to leave Lisbon.
By letters received last week from Holland, we learn, that the Dutch sailors and soldiers on board their fleet are kept from desertion by a continual succession of amusements. Vessels, with bands of music on board, every day go down to the fleet, and liquor is distributed in considerable quantities. The murmurs of the people, however, at the inactivity of their fleet, are general and loud; but the Dutch admiral still thinks that it would not be prudent to fail.
August 29.
Tuesday—one o'clock.
This morning arrived Brussels papers to the 22d. They still insist that the definitive treaty between the emperor and the French is signed; that Mantua, and all its dependencies, are evacuated by the French troops.
As a sign that hostilities may again take place in the Adriatic, the celebrated colonel Williams has been sent for to Trieste, to take the command of the emperor's vessels.
Dispatches were received on Saturday at the office of his royal highness the commander in chief, from Scotland, stating, that some dissatisfaction had been expressed at Mr. Dundas's plan for extending the militia to that kingdom, and that in consequence alarming riots had taken place. These, however, there is reason to believe, had been greatly exaggerated, as letters from Edinburgh state, the accounts which they had first received there, had happily been contradicted, and that they hoped to appease the spirit of discontent by prudence and reconciliation. No doubt this spirit has been fomented by malicious misrepresentations, similar to those repeatedly made use of by a certain faction, to impede every measure adopted by government, for the defence of the country against her destroying enemies.
On Friday a cartel arrived with English prisoners from France; but in consequence of the resolution of our government not to exchange any more prisoners till Sir Sidney Smith is released, the cartel was ordered to return empty.
Yesterday evening arrived the Paris Papers of the 24th inst.
No notice is taken in these papers of the ratification of the conditions of peace between his imperial majesty and the French directory; but if any reliance can be placed on the last accounts from Vienna, inserted in the Paris journals, and on the tendency of public opinion in France, in favour of that important event, it would seem that the signing of the definitive treaty cannot be very remote.
With respect to the negotiations at Lille, the most cautious secrecy continues to be observed, and though political speculation can alone supply the want of authentic intelligence on this interesting occasion, some of the Paris journals venture to assert, on the authority of a vague report, that the negotiations are now at a stand.
We are assured from the best authority, that the Chevalier D'Almeida the Portuguese envoy, in his late interview with the cabinet ministers, had given the most positive assurance, that the Portuguese cabinet, in all their negotiations, would preserve inviolate the treaties existing with Great-Britain; Mr. Walpole has also received from the cabinet of Lisbon unequivocal proofs of entering into no terms derogatory to their connexions with this country.
Letters from Madrid, of the 3d inst. mention the national finances to be in a state of the greatest embarrassment. The new minister was about to negotiate a loan of one hundred millions of reals. The court having prolonged their residence in the capital beyond their accustomed time, left it the 1st for St. Ildefonso. The prince of peace has received some fresh instances of the affection of his sovereign. The Spaniards speak with much confidence of the safety of Cadiz from any future attempts of the British fleet.
The El Rosario Spanish prize brig, of 18 guns, commanded by lieut. Hubert, is arrived at Portsmouth, with dispatches from Gibraltar, and also from Earl St. Vincent, who remains off Cadiz with the fleet, apparently meditating fresh attempts by sea and land.
At Gibraltar they at length have indications from what passes within the Spanish lines, that the Dons mean soon to annoy them, as they are building fresh mortar batteries, and collecting ammunition, on which occasion the garrison is removing from the town to the south, preparatory to operations.—Gen. O'Hara has nearly completed the new works; all the magazines are treble bomb-proof. The works at Land Port are nearly completed. A new fosse, 40 feet deep, has been cut out of the solid rock, from the inundation through the causeway to Forbes's barrier, and a bridge, on a new model, is prepared to be flung over. The Peterell sloop, with the transports, having on board the Irish artillery for the West-Indies, failed the 25th of July. The Nina frigate, of 38 guns, now called Hamadryad, captain Stanhope, had arrived to repair, after an engagement with three French men of war off Cartagena. It was reported and believed at Gibraltar, that a bombardment of Malaga was intended, when the necessary reinforcement from England arrived.
PLYMOUTH, August 26.
Arrived the Edgar and Robuste, of 74 guns each, from the channel fleet. The remainder, under the command of lord Bridport, anchored in Torbay yesterday.
Four o'clock in the afternoon.—A large fleet of merchantmen, homeward bound, from the West-Indies, is this instant passing by; they appear to be about 60 sail, and we are quite overjoyed at the pleasing sight.
Six o'clock, P. M. A signal is this moment made on Maker Tower, signifying the appearance of Lord Bridport's fleet from the wellward. They are supposed to be destined for Torbay, to revictual, &c. "L'Unite", of 38 guns, and a line of battle, are now standing into the sound from the above fleet."
BRUSSELS, August 7.
Letters from the head quarters of the army of the Sambre and Meuse state, that a great number of threatening addresses are preparing there, in imitation of those agreed to by the troops in Italy, to be distributed throughout the nation. The same letters announce, that gen. Hoche has written a letter to gen. Moreau, for the purpose of prevailing on him to participate in the proceedings of the army of the Sambre and Meuse, and to engage him to unite against the counter-revolutionists. The following answer is said to have been made by gen. Moreau: "The constitution prohibits the armies from deliberating, or interfering in the affairs of the interior, and I consider it my duty to obey it."
It is, however, very certain, that although gen. Gremier's division had discontinued its march towards the interior, it has notwithstanding received fresh orders to hold to hold itself in readiness to march on the first signal. This circumstance proves, that the project of sending a new body of the army of the Sambre and Meuse into the interior is not yet relinquished.
VIENNA, August 6.
General Clarke's Secretary is again gone to Italy. Some time after his departure the Neapolitan Secretary set off to Paris with dispatches relative to peace.
We are assured that all obstacles which were in the way of peace are removed to the satisfaction of our Court, and that the French directory has declared in the most friendly manner, that a misunderstanding alone has delayed the negotiations.
It is said that Bonaparte will shortly go to Gorica, and that superb Bets are to be given in that city. The two fine regiments of the emperor's light horse, as also eight battalions of infantry, will parade on that occasion.
A sword of great value is much talked of, which is destined as a present from his Imperial majesty to the French general.
PARIS, August 24.
We are assured that the peace has been signed by the Emperor. It is added, in support of this important intelligence, that the Courier who brought the account, arrived two days ago and that the Directory immediately assembled; that three of the Directors refused to ratify the treaty; that the Courier was on the point of setting off with the order for re-commencing hostilities, when the two other Directors required their assent to be inserted in the Register of the deliberations . This demand terrified the three others, who caused the departure of the Courier to be suspended. It is not known what resolutions have been since adopted.
NOTICE.
THE Office of the Department of War are for the present removed near to the Falls of the Schuylkill, on the Ridge Road.
September 4. dtt
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE.
IS KEPT, FOR THE PRESENT, AT THE CITY HALL.

By this day's Mail.
NEWBURY-PORT, October 17.
It affords us a high degree of pleasure to be enabled to state, that the Committee appointed to receive donations for the distressed poor in Philadelphia, in the few hours that the subscription was open, procured SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for that benevolent purpose, and that the Chairman has sent on the amount to Mr. Coates.
NEW-YORK, October 23.
Continuation of Late European News, received by the Chesapeake.
PARIS, August 6.
Gen. Ferino, one of the most distinguished officers of the Rhine and the Moselle, and the companion of Gen. Moreau in his memorable retreat, has been dismissed by the Directory. Was it his crime to have opposed a legal resistance to the march of the troops who were illegally advancing to Paris?
The Council of Five Hundred, availing themselves of the power entrusted to them by the Constitution, have voted the dismissal of several of the commissaries of the Treasury, who were suspected of mal-practices. The Executive Directory has also dismissed Trudon des Ormes and Popelin, two administrators of the Department of Paris.
Matthieu, an ex-conventionalist, who went out by lot in the last drawing, is appointed by the Directory, a commissary in the same department.
Letters from Audienne inform us, that the English have ceased to make their appearance in that quarter. The coast is not put into a respectable state of defence.
(Perlet.)
VIENNA, October 7.
On the 30th ult. at 6 o'clock in the morning, arrived here citizen Ferret, secretary to the French General Clarke, attended by Count Ceromini, an Imperial officer. He alighted at the hotel of the Neapolitan Ambassador, Marquis di Gallo. Baron Thugut proceeded about noon to Enzenendorf, to lay the dispatches before his Imperial Majesty, who seemed to be highly pleased with their contents. The Directory has now agreed to the fortress of Mantua being restored to Austria; but all the French ordnance, arms, and ammunition, are to be removed by the French.
We are now in daily expectation of receiving intelligence that the Imperial army, under the orders of Gen. Terzy, has marched into the Venetian Terra Firma. The French have already sent back their heavy baggage to Lombardy. Our troops encamped near Roveredo, are to advance to Verona, and further on toward Mantua.
Several mercantile houses of this place have raised in Switzerland a considerable sum of money for our court, by way of a loan. Citizen Ferret, secretary to general Clarke, set out at 3 o'clock this morning on his return to Udine, with the dispatches he received from baron Thugut. Eight hours before, the Neapolitan Ambassador, Marquis di Gallo, left town for the same place.
AMSTERDAM, August 5.
Most of the ancient representatives of the Batavian people have been re-elected. It appears, however, that the revolutionary or violent party has enjoyed a decisive influence on the primary assemblies. Deputy Vredes, a clothier of Leyden, is the leader of this party. He is a man of talents, and was the member who, on occasion of the late note, presented by citizen Noel, asserted in the convention that, with respect to the acceptance or rejection of the constitution, the nation ought to act without any foreign bias or influence. He has also published a pamphlet tending to prove that the constitution ought not to be accepted.
LONDON, August 21—22.
Letters from Venice, dated the 27th ult. state, that the municipality of that city had published a proclamation declaring its independence and determination to form, with the other free states of Italy, an indivisible republic. Addresses to this effect to the Executive directory of France, to Buonaparte, and to the people of Italy, were received by the signatures of the inhabitants. The cities of the Terra Firma had renounced all connexion with the capital, with a view to evade the payment of any portion of the debt of 44 millions contracted by the old Oligarchy. At Verona and Brescia the abilities have been suppressed, and the property sold for the benefit of the French Republic.
The salaries and perquisites of the different offices and places in Ireland amount to 800,000. per ann. which at one shilling in the pound would produce an annual revenue of 40,000. a year.
It has been found expedient to continue the 60th regiment upon its original footing, and the Duke of York has been appointed by his majesty colonel in Chief; to which, however a very trifling emolument is annexed (14s. per diem) The colonels commandant of the several battalions having the same pecuniary advantages as the colonels of other regiments of the line. The patronage of recommending to commissions rests with the colonel in chief.
The sloop of war attends, by the order of the admiralty-board, the packets from the Elbe to Yarmouth, on account of the late captures; which practice will now be continued while the present war continues.
Four fresh light sloops and a cutter, and two gun boats, sailed from the river on Friday and Saturday last, by order of the Admiralty, to protect the trade on the North and East coast, on account of the number of Dutch privateers now at sea.
Yesterday one of the West-India ships came up to the Rotherhithe, for the purpose of delivering her cargo, which we understand
consists of no less than 1120 hogsheads of sugar.
A letter from the Hague, dated August 9, inserted in the last Paris papers, says, "The present situation of France has had an influence very unfavorable to the acceptance of the new constitution. A number of people with very good intentions, but fearful of pronouncing when the future appeared so uncertain, did not appear at all in the primary assemblies; so that here and in the neighborhood they have been thinly attended. The number of citizens entitled to vote at the Hague, must amount to near 6000; and there have been only about 500 votes for the constitution, and 800 against it."
Another account says, the rejection of the Dutch constitution arose from the circumstance of the constitution's not being sufficiently democratic for the Jacobins, and being of course unpleasant, therefore opposed equally by both. The following article from Haerlem, dated the 11th, was received yesterday.
"There have been 797. voices for, and 1333. voices against, the acceptance of the new constitution in the assemblies of this city."
"The inhabitants of all the great towns in Holland, particularly those in Amsterdam, are very hostile to the French, and endeavour, by every means in their power, to shake off the French yoke. The Dutch, in all their public meetings, make no hesitations in expressing the strongest antipathy against their invaders; but the powerful arm of tyranny still keeps them in subjection."
The deposition of the director, Barras, during the famous proceeding of the 4th of Brumaire, has lately been published at Paris, in opposition to the certificate of his age, which the Pro-consul Freron sent him from Provence, while he was Robespierre in that Province. This deposition was posted up all over Paris. It begins as follows:—"Paul Jean Francois Nicolas de Barras, 32 years old." It was made in the year 1792; Barras was, therefore, not older than 37 years, when, about the end of 1795, he was chosen a director, and has not yet attained the age of 40, which is required by the constitution. His holding the place of director is, consequently, an open violation of the constitutional act.
The last advices received from Admiral Duncan stated that the British and Dutch fleets continued nearly in the same position as when he wrote before. An officer on board the Indefatigable, writes under the date August 8, as follows:—"We are in company with Admiral Duncan, in a fleet consisting of 19 sail of the line, besides frigates, blocking up the Texel, and the crews in high spirits at the thoughts of the Dutch coming out, as they think they will be able to give a good account of them, should they attempt it. They have 33 sail of the line, but several 40 gun ships are amongst them. Our fleet has just received a fresh supply of provisions and water."
Capt. Brydges, of the Prince of Orange packet, arrived at Yarmouth, saw the British fleet to the eastward of the Texel on Tuesday last, and the following day was chased by a Dutch cutter. Sickels has begun to manifest itself on board the Dutch fleet. The crowded state of their vessels is stated as the principal cause.
Captain Patrick Campbell, of the navy, who arrived a few days ago from the Cape of Good Hope, with dispatches from Gen. Sir James Craig, brought advice of the late arrival of Lord Macartney, on the 4th of May, and that every thing was then quiet at that settlement. The troops were healthy and in good spirits.
EAST INDIA NEWS.
Yesterday morning an overland express was received at the East India house from Madras.
This day a court of directors was held at the East India House, for the purpose of reading the dispatches received yesterday.
Their purport we understand to be of a disagreeable nature, but by no means so hostile to the peace of India, as has been reported.
In consequence of some dispute between Tippoo Saib and the Rajah of Cotiote, respecting Elephants, a detachment of troops, consisting of 1000 men, headed by colonel Dow, marched towards that province, for the sake of ending the dispute by treaty or arms; when, on passing from Wynaad into Cotiote they were attacked by the refractory Rajah Pyche—on the early retreat of colonel Dow, the command devolved on major Cameron, who after a gallant resistance, fell at the head of his troops. In this unfortunate action we lost 300 men and a great part of our ammunition.
The following is a list of the killed and wounded—
Killed—Major Cameron, Lieut. Nugent, Ensign Mudge, and Ensign Ruddiman. Wounded—Capt. Budden and Ensign Fallow.
In consequence of the above unhappy contest, Governor Duncan, attended by General Stewart, proceeded from Bombay to Tellicherry, in order to confer with the ministers of Tippoo, leaving Sir Charles Malet and Mr. Page charge of the Government.
The latest advices from Bombay state the agreeable news of Tippoo's return to Seringapatam, from what had been termed a hunting party and of every prospect of tranquillity being about to restore the Cotiote province.
YARMOUTH, August 20.
Last night Elsie, Capt. Boorder, arrived here, with the French privateer La Prodigie, of 16 guns and 87 men. She was captured after a chase of 24 hours, running 200 miles. She made but a slight resistance, but it was sufficiently prolonged to cost the Captain and First Lieutenant their lives. Capt. Boorder had only one man slightly wounded. We cannot but lament the fate of the French Captain, as he has conducted himself with uncommon humanity and politeness to those prisoners that have fallen into his hands. The privateer had only 13 days from Dunkirk, and is so excellent a sailer, that there are few vessels except the Elsie, that could have overtaken her. She has been taken since the commencement of the war, upwards of 200 vessels.
TRENTON, October 24.
Two persons were last week committed to the jail of this city for robbing the house of Andrew Blackwell, living in Hopewell township, of Cash to the amount of about 5 pounds. (It was reported that Mr. Blackwell was to have received a large sum of money the day before the robbery.) The villains have confessed
their guilt, and that one George Sill was their accomplice and leader, who is also taken and confined in the jail of Flemington. The names of the two confined in the jail of this city are Matthew Magouire and William Denny.
A School-master, living in said township, was also robbed of 7 dollars, by an unknown highway-man, in the evening of some day last week. The circumstance attending this robbery were savage and horrid. The school-master was overtaken on the high road by a traveling stranger, who fell into a friendly conversation with him, but took an opportunity when the unsuspecting sufferer was off his guard, to cut his throat from ear to ear, in order more securely to commit the theft. The wound, it is hoped, is not mortal. The culprit has not yet been detected.
HARRISBURGH, October 18. ELECTION.
The whole number of votes for this county at the late election, were 2,425.
Of which, for Assembly,
Who are elected—
For Sheriff.
The county of Cumberland have elected
For Northumberland County.
For Lycoming County.
For Huntingdon County.
Mr. Marshall—Assembly.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26.
CITY HOSPITAL.
From 23th to 26th Oct. in the morning. Discharged since last Report. Elsey Brady, admitted 26th ult. Died since last Report. Jacob Sides, (Black) admitted 23d.
Remaining last Report
Admitted since, NONE.
Discharged, 1
Died, 2
Remain in Hospital, { Convalescents 14 } 27
Inverred in City Hospital burying ground since last report:—
From the city and suburbs, 1
From the city hospital, 1
Total 2
COMMUNICATION.
The miserable departure of the French from that humanity which has constituted the distinguishing honor of the modern law of nations, however execrated by all good men, is considered by themselves as an elevation of their character.
*** A COUNTRY SUBSCRIBER in our next.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
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Ship Lavinia, Brown, Liverpool, via Norfolk.
Niger, Thouars, P. au Prince.
Brig Two Brothers, Stoddard, N. Provi.
Sch. Hope, Parsons, Gonaives.
Miranda, Dill, Jamaica.
Helena Plumstead, Van Duym, Gonaiv.
Brig Amiable Adele, Smith, from St. Thomas, in 20 days.
Capt. Cotter, of the Lovely Lass, in 18 days from Cape Francois, left at that place the following vessels belonging to this port:
Brig Dispatch, Bieren, to sail in 4 days.
Schr. Kitty, Green, 3
Boston, Clark, 5
Amy, Cushing, 3
Eagle, Wells, 12
Hopewell, Clark, 20
Schr. Betsey, Shoemaker, arrived from hence 28th Sept.
Wilmington, Oct. 29.
ARRIVALS.
Oct. 21—Ship Old Tom, from Londonderry, with 320 passengers.
Ship America, Shallcross, Cape Nicholas
Mole—Salt and rum.
Snow Sarah, Potter, St. John's (New-Brunswick)—Plaster of Paris.
Schooner Landlady, Foster, Halifax—Fish and oil.
New York, October 25.
ARRIVED.
Snow Pallas, Wyeth, Dublin 62
Schr. Fortitude, Taylor, Richmond 12
Fanny Bridger, Dunn, Philad. 6
Weymouth, Baltimore 16
Capt. Wyeth, Aug. 31, spoke the brig Grace, from Philadelphia to Amsterdam, in lat. 50.
Sept. 13, spoke the brig Ann, from Philadelphia to Hamburg, in lat. 42, long. 39.
21, Spoke ship Elizabeth, from Havre to Philadelphia, out 36 days, lat. 43, long. 43.
26, Spoke ship Polly of Charleston, bound to Bilboa, lat. 43, long. 48.
Same day, spoke the Josiah Collins, from New-York for Liverpool—same latitude.
Also spoke the ship Liberty of Alexandria, 11 days from Salem bound to Rotterdam.
The Pallas put into an English port, where a passenger saw the arrival of the
Draper at Waterford in 30 days from this port. She had not been captured as reported.
NORFOLK, OCTOBER 16.
Ship Martin, Parcelle, London
Brig Delight, Fowler, Cape-N. Mole
Maria, Holman, Cape Francis
Fanny and Betsey, Shackock, Jamaica
Eliza, M'Connell, Liverpool
Selby Chobee Ann, Fitzhugh, Antigua
John, Woodward, Cape N. Male
Sloop Dispatch, Archer, St. Bartholomews
Duke of Clarence, Williams, Belize
Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads, the Schooner Adeline, captain Stanley, 16 days from Gonaives, bound to Baltimore.
By this vessel we learn that the brig Abigail, captain Shirley, from Norfolk bound to Jamaica, is captured by the French, and sent into St. Jago de Cuba;
the sloop Thomas and Sally, also of this port, is taken and carried into Gonaives. We further learn, that the Medusa and Infurgent frigates, under Commodore Barney, arrived at Port-de-Paix on the 24th or 23th September.
Capt. Eldridge, of the sloop George of this port (taken and condemned at Gonaives) came passenger in the Adeline.
SAYANNAH, Oct. 6.
Yesterday arrived, ship Diana, capt. Bolton, from Liverpool, from whence she failed the 14th of June; and on the 21st of August, lat. 35, 30, long. 72, 30, was taken by L'Aigle, a French privateer capt. Marin, mounting 16 guns, with 80 men, who took out the mate and 8 seamen, leaving the captain, Mr. Johnson, a passenger, and 2 seamen in the ship; put a prize master and 10 men on board, and ordered her for Porto Rico.
On the 8th September, lat. 27, long. 59, saw a ship to leeward, which came up, and proved to be the Portsmouth, of Philadelphia, capt. Monk, having the mate and five seamen of the Diana, who were put on board by the privateer; on knowing the Diana, they requested capt. Monk to put them on board, but coming alongside, the prize master and French seamen on board the Diana, being much alarmed, capt. Bolton took the advantage of their confusion, and took command of his ship, put 4 of the pirates on board the Portsmouth, secured the others.
On the 19th of September, spoke the ship Molly, capt. Toby, a letter of Marque of 20 guns and 50 men, from Kingstown, bound and belonging to Liverpool, and put 4 of the remaining pirates on board.
On the 28th September, lat. 31, 16, long. 80, 30, west, in a heavy gale of wind, saw the ship Liefde, from Hamburg, bound to Charleston, on her beam ends, who threw out a signal of distress.
Captain Bolton bore down and came alongside found the captain and crew on the wreck, sent his boat and took them all on board, at the risk of the lives of those who went to their assistance. He stayed by the wreck some time, and, finding nothing could be saved, left her.
Capt. Bolton brought with him 3 of the pirates, whom he made assist in working his ship.
Capt. Bolton feels himself much indebted to captain Monk, of the Portsmouth, and captain Toby of the Molly, who generously supplied him with every necessary he stood in need of.
From the FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM.
AN INAUGURAL DISSERTATION
ON THE BILIOUS MALIGNANT FEVER;—
read at a public examination, before the Rev. Joseph Willard, S. T. D. L. L. D.
president; by SAMUEL BROWN, A. M.—
Published August, 1797, Manning & Loring, Boston.
"The putrid fumes of some corroding venom,
'n counsels poisons, o'er all the pervious skin
Imbu'd, soon pour the balsamic blood,
And rouse the heart to every fever's rap."
THE author commences his dissertation
by observing that, "in August 1796, the
town of Bolton was visited by a contagious
disease of unusual malignancy, the circum-
stances and marks of which were such as
threatened great calamity; and the alarm
spread, and became almost universal. This
still increased; on observing, that in many
of its symptoms it bore great resemblance
to the fever which had so recently raged at
Philadelphia and New-York."
The author then mentions what diseases
were most prevalent previous to and at the
commencement of this fever; but unfortunately
has given us no information of the state
of the atmosphere; whether it was pure and
wholesome, containing much oxygene; or
hot and depressing to the strength, contain-
ing much azote. Though in a subsequent
part of the work he observes, "which,
therefore, of the above principles (oxygene
or azote) has the greatest share in the pro-
duction of diseases, will not be decided, until
some standard, or gasmetre, shall be in-
vented, by which it can be known what is
the peculiar state of the atmosphere when
they prevail.
Some observations on poisons follow,
which might have been omitted, as they contain
nothing new; and he candidly confesses
that most of them "have long been ac-
knowledged by the best medical writers."
The description of the fever is brief, but
sufficiently characteristic, to distinguish it,
and with that accuracy which mark but
few.
Proximate cause—he observes, is morbid
effluvia, first lodged in the saliva; thence
conveyed and lodged in the stomach and
intestines; here, either perverting or totally
destroying the digestive powers of these vi-
cera, thereby a putrid and highly corrosive
mass is generated instead of a mild and bland
substance to give nourishment to animal life.
The surrounding blood vessels feel the change
and are affected; the whole system is cate-
nated with these irregular motions, when

Imported in the ship MANCHESTER , BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 17 Walnut Street. Bordeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. } Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rosa do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
To be sold at Public Vendue, To the highest bidder, at the house of Mr. William Evans, the sign of the Indian Queen, in the city of Baltimore, on the 25th day of October next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. About seven thousand acres of land, the property of William Bell, of Philadelphia, lying between Reister's town and Westminster, commonly called Little Winchester, (the turn- pike road runs through a considerable part of these lands) the tract begins about 17 miles from Baltimore, within a few hundred yards of said Reister's town, and extends to the dis- tance of about twenty-three miles from Balti- more, and lies on the main falls of Patapsco river, from three to four miles thereon. Will be sold in tracts of one hundred and fifty to three hundred acres. There is a large propor- tion of meadow and wood land on each tract, some of them highly improved, with excellent buildings and fine grist.
ALSO A tract of seven hundred acres of land, called Clover Farms, within five miles of Bladensburg, esteemed very good for Grass. Richard Pensonby, of Bladensburg, will show this land to any person inclined to purchase.
ALSO, A tract of land of about three hun- dred and thirty acres, within about two miles and a half of the President's house in the Fed- eral City. It is nearly all wood land, and a fine high prospect, from which may be seen the city of Washington, Bladensburg, Alexandria and a part of George-town, and many miles down the Potomac river. Mr. Richard Penson- by, of Bladensburg, will also show this land. A liberal credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase money. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. May 8. w3m
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) A few Boxes of Spices, consisting of Nutmegs, Cloves and mace For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn Street. May 20. dtf
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in prepara- tions for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like pro- ference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collec- tion ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 2aw 6w
City Commissioners' Office, June 22, 1797. IN pursuance of an ordinance from the select and common councils, passed the 22d day of May last, appointing the city commissioners, and prescribing their duties, section 9th, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the city is divided into five districts, each to be under the superintendence of one of the city commissioners, who is to be individually responsible for the cleanliness of the same, and are as follows. District No. 1. From the south side of Ce- dar-street, to the north side of Spruce-street, un- der the superintendence of Nathan Boys. 2. From the north side of Spruce-street, to the north side of Walnut-street, under the super- intendence of Hugh Roberts. 3. From the north side of Walnut to the south side of High-street, under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of High-street, to the north side of Mulberry-street, under the super- intendence of William Moulder. 5. From the north side of Mulberry-street to the north side of Vine-street, under the super- intendence of Nicholas Hicks. The cleansing of High-street to be in common. A stated meeting of the city commissioners is held at the Old Court House, in High- street, every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. July 14. com
Stands for Draymen, &c. In pursuance of an Ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22d day of April, 1797, providing for the appointment of City Commissioners, &c. Sec. 13th. THE following places are fixed upon by the said City Commissioners for Stands for Draymen and their Horses. In Vine-street, eastward of Front-street, on both sides. Sassafras, High, Chestnut and Walnut-streets, eastward of Front-street, on the north side only. Mulberry-street, south side from Front to Third-street. Front-street, east side from Vine-street to Elizur's alley. Front-street, from opposite to Black Horse al- ley to Hamilton's store, east side. Water-street, west side from the north end of Spruce or Moore's floors to Pine-street. Stomps' or from Pine to Cedar-street, west side. Drawbridge, north side, from Front to Spruce, Pine and South streets, east side. Spruce, Pine and South streets, east side. Dock-street, between Walnut-street and the flag stone crossings, east side, opposite George Orkley's. Second-street, between Sassafras and Vine streets, west side. Fifth-street, east side from Chestnut to Mul- berry streets. Sassafras-street, from Third to Fourth-street, east side. No dray or horse to stand within ten feet of any pump. STANDS FOR HACKNEY COACHES. Pine-street, north side from Fourth to Fifth streets. Fifth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, west side. Branch-street, north side, between Third and Fourth streets. July 14. mw&fm
A Literary Treat. Just published, handsomely printed on writing paper, price 1 dollar, A new edition of that popular and entertaining work, entitled THE FORESTER, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull, the Clo- thier—In a series of letters to a friend, with the ad- dition of two letters, alluding to recent political transitions in America. The following extract from the Clavis Allegorica, shews the principal characters that are introduced: John Bull, the Kingdom of England His Mother, the Church of England His Wife, the Parliament His Sister Peg, the Church of Scotland His Brother Patrick, Ireland Lewis, the Kingdom of France His Mistress, the Old Constitution His new Wife, the National Representation Lord Strat, the Kingdom of Spain Nicholas Frog, the Dutch Republic The Franks, the French Republic The Poles, the United States of America Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire, John Codline, Massachusetts Humphrey Plowshare, Connecticut Roger Carrier, Rhode Island Peter Bull Frog, New-York Julius Cæsar, New-Jersey William Broadbim, Pennsylvania Callimar, Delaware Walter Pipeword, Virginia His Grandson, George Washington Peter Pich, North Carolina Charles Indigo, South Carolina George Truely, Georgia Ethan Greenwood, Vermont Hunter Longknife, Kentucky Black Cattle, Negro Slaves Rats, Speculators Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins This popular and entertaining satirical histo- ry of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BEL- KNAP. It has a great share of originality and a- bounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterises those late political transactions which have caused too much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. and P. RICE, Bookseller, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 50, Market Street. June 26. §
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which, added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, Junr's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols. Peake's Cales at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Flower's Producers Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utils; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first ar- rival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d part of Gil- bert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHA- RIAH POULSON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2awtf
The Partnership, UNDER the firm of FREEMAN & Company, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any demands against the said House are de- sired to render the same to T. B. Freeman and those indebted to the House are desired to make pay- ment to him—By whom business will in future be carried on, at his Store, No. 39, South Front-street. August 7. codaw
Richard and James Potter HAVE removed their Counting House to No. 45, South Fifth-street. August 2. w&fct
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury STAGES.
THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time sub- sisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved: but, not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the sub- ject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is not now deem- ed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer, may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching him- self to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippen- sburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, at- tention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the pub- lic can possibly exert. The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established. For further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sun- bury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mon- days.
WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferris, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, pro- ceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednes- day morning, on the same evening arrives at Pa- trick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday: performing the same routine daily in its tour from Philadel- phia. mwf
Advertisement. On the 22d of November next in Alexandria (being court day), will be exposed for sale one or more covering Jacks, and several young ones of different ages and sizes; all descended from Royal Gift (an imported Jack from Spain, upwards of 15 hands high) out of imported Jennies from Malta, full 14 hands high. The terms of sale (or if not sold, of letting them for one or more seasons to cover) will then be made known: the payments may be made easy to the purchaser, bond and security being given for the amount, with interest. At the same time and place, fundry Horses and Mares will be offered for sale. The latter having been to the Jacks, are probably with foal. JAMES ANDERSON, Manager. Mount Vernon, 22d September, 1797. taw4w
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. THE Office will be kept until farther notice at the School House in Germantown. The Company still retain the room in Chestnut, above Seventh street, where a person will attend to re- ceive and give answers to applications, every day from 10 until 1 o'clock. Sept. 13. d4t2awtf
Thomas Armat and Son, OF PHILADELPHIA, INFORM their customers and the public, they have removed a part of their merchandise to Wilmington: Also, they have their store open in the city. At either place their friends can be sup- plied, and their orders carefully attended to. By the Cumberland, from Hull, they have re- ceived a handsome assortment of articles, suitable to the approaching season; and expect to add to it by other ship-fips. Should the sickness prevail in the central part of the city, that branch of their business will be re- vived to Germantown. The communication by post is open and re- gular as usual. Sept. 18. dtf
TO BE SOLD VERY CHEAP! A Light WAGON almost new, with a frame— and a pair of harness (English collars) has never been used—price 90 Dollars. A Horse, 16 hands high, seven years old—and a new chair, with a falling top and harness—320. Enquire No. 331, Market-street dtw
For sale or to be let on ground- rent. A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATED on the north-east corner of Wal- nut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State- House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth Street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fifty- four feet, and continuing that breadth east- ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situa- tion for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information, apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
TO BE SOLD, And possession given immediately, A LARGE two story brick House, handsomely situated in Princeton. There are four rooms and a large entry on each floor, and five rooms in the garret, a range of back buildings 51 feet in length, and a piazza of 37 feet. There is a pump in the yard, an excellent kitchen garden, at the farther end of which are a carriage house and two stables, one of which is new, 44 feet long, with Rails in the two stables for 27 horses. The health- iness and pleasantness of its situation, and the number of genteel and agreeable families in and near the town, render it a desirable retreat for a gentleman from the city. The commodiousness of the house, its central position, and the largeness of the stables, make it every way suitable for a tavern, for which it has always been considered as a capital stand. Enquire on the premises, of ISAAC SNOWDEN. Princeton, Aug. 25. 29—dtw2awtf
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 3 do. 5,000 each, are 15,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 40 do. 500 20,000 100 do. 200 20,000 400 do. 50 20,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To assure those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the 1st drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 50 tick- ets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centred and four corner buildings, as soon as pos- sible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of print- ing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Direc- tors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. $ Tickets may be had at the Bank of Colum- bia; of James Webb & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
This Day Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," In which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the false means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the character of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disor- ganizing schemes. It also contains the cor- respondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venable, on the sub- ject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of let- ters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Ham- ilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
No. 188. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the twenty sixth day of July, in the twenty- second year of the independence of the United States of America, JOHN PENNO, of the said dis- trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit:— "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V. and VI. of 'The History of the Unit- ed States for the year 1796,' in which the charge of speculation against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted— Written by himself." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encour- agement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and prop- rietors of such copies, during the times therein men- tioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 27. w4w
The Inhabitants of the District of Southwark, ARE informed that a Coachman is provided, to be kept at the Constable's office, the north east corner of Front and Almond streets, where the friends of those sick persons who desire to be re- moved to the City Hospital, are requested to make application—Also, a Hearse will be kept in readi- ness for the removal of the dead. JONATHAN PENROSE. N. B.—The Poor, who wish to remove to the Tents on Schuylkill, may be furnished with orders by applying as above. Aug. 29.
William Blackburn, LOTTERY and BROKER'S OFFICE No. 64, South Second-Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. II, which commenced drawing the 29th May, FOR SALE. The price of tickets will rise in propor- tion as the drawing advances, particularly on ac- count of the five first drawn tickets, prizes of four thousand dollars each, on the last day of drawing. Check Books kept for examination and register- ing, in the Canal, No. 2, City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries. Also, tickets for sale in the Schuylkill bridge and Perkiomen Bridge lotteries, which will begin drawing in the course of the summer. The business of a Broker in all kinds of Stock, Bills, Notes, Lands, &c. &c. transacted with the utmost attention. June 2. tw&f
Erskine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 21 Cents] A View of the Causes and Conse- quences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15. §
STATE TRIALS. Sold by W. YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, South Se- cond-street, The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquit- al of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller Gen- eral—In one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationary, retail and by the pack- age, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7. w
For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEBRIET'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Phila- delphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occu- pied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen; a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentle- man's seat, commanding a view of the Neshan- noy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. May 23. 3tawtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much plea- sure and respect, returns her sincere ac- knowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. g3m1f
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. *6t
Ross & Simpson, —HAVE FOR SALE— Hogheads, Excellent Coffee in Tierces, and Barrels. A small parcel of nice cocoa in bags New powders, Jamaica spirits, fourth proof Superior Teneriffe wine, old and in Madeira pipes An invoice of jewellery and hokery to be sold by the package A few hampers of best En. life cheese. July 27. dtf
The Subscriber has for Sale, A large assortment of India Muslins, coarse and fine India Calicoes Sooty Romalls Bue Cloths and Checks Bandanna Handkerchiefs Blue red and Gilli Handkerchiefs An invoice of Irish Linens and Sheetings, well assorted A box of Diapers Silk Umbrellas Two boxes of fine Spices, containing Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves Black Pepper of first quality East India Ginger Java Sugar A quantity of Madeira Wine Ditto of Gin Roll Brimstone August 12. 3tawtf
Higgins' Specific FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF THE YELLOW FEVER. EVER since this disease made such ravages in this city and New-York, the author has turned his attention to its causes and cure.—The result of his enquiries has convinced him that the reason why so few persons recover from its attacks, are from its not being well understood, and the consequent wrong method taken to cure it. He is persuaded that the excessive bleedings and mercurial treatment of the Faculty is highly injurious, and that the only rational mode of treatment is by the use of proper acids. Convinced of this he offers his Specific as a certain remedy, if used according to the directions. To be had in bottles, at one dollar each, of the inventor Geo. Higgins, Cherry Street, two doors a- bove Ninth street, (late manager of Jackson and Co's Medicine Warehouse, London); or by S. Le- blanc, No. 216; W. Griffith, No. 177, T. Pearce, No. 21, South Third Street, T. Stiff, No. 55, New Street, near Vine Street, and J. Gale, No. 36, Race Street. Aug. 25. tw&f
COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS. Just received, by Wm. GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second-street, a fresh supply of Genuine Balsam of Honey, A Medicine invented by the late Sir John Hill (who knowledge as a Botanist procured him the appellation of the Linnaeus of Britain) and is considered in England as a certain cure for the above complaints; it is also of singular efficacy in the Hooping Cough. It may also be had retail of W. A. STOKES, No. 61, South Second-street, and T. STAFF, 55, New- Street, in bottles at 75 cents each. Wm. GRIFFITHS having observed the happy ef- fect of the medicine, (several cases of cures hav- ing come within his own knowledge) and the great demand for it has induced him to order a large supply, a part of which he has just received. August 3. 12awtf
30 Dollars Reward. RAN away on Saturday last, two indented Serv- ants, Gifford Dally, a mulatto boy, about 17 years of age, a slim light built active fellow, can read and write, five feet seven or eight inches high, has a heavy countenance; had on a fustian coat and trowsers, a high crowned hat, fine shoes &c. Allan Hellons, a black man, about 24 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, a thick set clumsy built fellow, particularly about the breech; had on a fustian blue jacket lined with fustian dark striped vest, fustian trowsers, high crowned hat, coarse shoes, &c.; each of them had several shirts and several other clothes with them. Thirty Dollars will be paid for the runaways, or 15 dol- lars for each, and reasonable charges, on delivering them at No. 54, North Third-street. The black fellow is about a year from Lewis Town, in the County of Sussex, state of Dela- ware, and has taken the boy with him. July 31. mtf&faw
To be SOLD or RENTED, A LARGE 3 Story Brick House, on the South side of Filberts street, between Eighth and Ninth, lately occupied as the Sur- veyor General's Office. The Building is 36 feet front and 35 feet deep, the lot 110 feet deep, with the privilege of a nine feet wide Alley extending the whole length of the lot, to a thirty feet wide Court for Carriages to turn in. The House is not plastered, and may be turned either into one, or two dwelling Houses. It is suitable for a large Manufactory, or would make a good Tavern. Immediate possession will be given. Apply to No. 111, Chestnut-Street. Aug. 21. codgt.
Musical Instrument Manufactory, No. 167, Arch-Street. HARPER, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, fid-board, pier table and square piano forte maker from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his assiduity and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favors. Piano fortes made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedals, patents swell, and French harp stop, which he flatters himself will be found on trial by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and twenty per cent cheaper. Any instru- ment purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange. N. B. All kinds of Musical instruments made, tuned, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Forte taken in exchange, May 26. 2am
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on the five- th day of this inst. July, a Mulatto Man, named Will Bowzer, about forty years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, rather chunky made; had on when he went away, a drab colored cloth coat, striped purple trowsers and jacket. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. The last fellow formerly belonged to Mr. Charles Blake of this place; and it is expected he has made towards Jones's Neck, in the Delaware State.—Any person apprehending the said fel- low, and securing him so that I can get him a- gain, shall receive the above reward if taken out of the county, and Twenty Dollars if in the county, and all reasonable charges if bro't home. JESSE REED, Queen Ann's County, Maryland. July 3. w3t